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Lifetime prevalence and potential determinants of psychotic experiences in the general population of Qatar
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Cambridge University Press
, 2020 , Article)
Background To estimate the lifetime prevalence and potential determinants of psychotic experience(s) (PEs) in the general population of Qatar-a small non-war afflicted, conservative, high-income, middle-eastern country ...
Migrant Worker Well-Being and Its Determinants: The Case of Qatar
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Springer
, 2020 , Article)
Despite significant media attention and criticism, we know very little about the living and working conditions of low-income migrants in the Arab Gulf states, how migrants themselves view these conditions, or what factors ...
Teaching style differences between male and female science teachers in qatari schools: Possible impact on student achievement
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Modestum LTD
, 2019 , Article)
In Qatar's gender-segregated public schools, female students outperform male students in international science tests such as PISA and TIMMS. In contrast to the international trend for top performing countries, however, ...
Conducting a state-of-the-art mental health survey in a traditional setting: Challenges and lessons from piloting the World Mental Health Survey in Qatar
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Wiley
, 2021 , Article)
Objectives: A small country in the Arabian Peninsula, Qatar experienced rapid economic growth in the last 3 decades accompanied by major socio-demographic shifts towards a younger and more highly educated population. To ...
The Practice of Research Ethics in Lebanon and Qatar: Perspectives of Researchers on Informed Consent
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SAGE Publications Inc.
, 2017 , Article)
Informed consent requirements for conducting research with human participants are set by institutional review boards (IRBs) following established guidelines. Despite this, researchers continue to face challenges in seeking ...
A systematic review of STEM education research in the GCC countries: trends, gaps and barriers
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Springer Open
, 2022 , Article)
Abundant research conducted in many countries has underlined the critical role of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in developing human capital in fields important to a nation’s global competiveness ...
Implementing the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Qatar: From charity to human rights
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Article)
A historically marginalized and overlooked segment of the general population worldwide, persons with disabilities have long struggled with discrimination, inequality and even maltreatment. They have often been treated as ...
Evaluating preparedness of emergency trainees to triage victims of mass casualty incidents
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2020 , Article)
Background: Triage of victims in mass casualty incidents (MCI) is crucial in prioritizing care and allocating resources1. Triage skills are important to be evaluated for training and better preparedness. Using clinical ...
Dietary habits of Palestinian adolescents in three major governorates in the West Bank: a cross-sectional survey
(2010 , Article)
The Palestinian society is undergoing changes in their dietary habits and in the prevalence of obesity and
overweight. Palestinian adolescents (aged 10–19 years) make up 24% of the population. Their dietary habits are ...
Exploring Local Governance and E-Services in Qatar
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IGI Global
, 2019 , Article)
Properly implemented, e-government enables improved government efficiency and greater engagement with citizens. The State of Qatar has implemented many e-government initiatives but little has been done to investigate their ...