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25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentrations and Clostridium difficile Infection: A Meta-Analysis
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2017 , Article)Background: Well-known risk factors for Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) are exposure to antibiotics and gastric acid suppressants. Recent studies have provided some evidence of an association between hypovitaminosis ... -
A Comparative Approach to Screen the Capability of Raman and Infrared (Mid- and Near-) Spectroscopy for Quantification of Low-Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Content Solid Dosage Forms: The Case of Alprazolam
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2020 , Article)Content uniformity is a critical attribute for potent and low-dosage formulations of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) that, in addition to the formulation parameters, plays pivotal role during pharmaceutical development ... -
A psychometric analysis of the child behavior checklist for elementary school children in Qatar
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2016 , Article)The Child Behavior Checklist for children 6 to 18 (CBCL/6-18) is a widely used, standardized parent rating scale. However, few studies have tested the psychometric properties of this instrument in the Arab world despite ... -
A Survey on the Awareness and Attitude of Physicians on Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Qatar
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2018 , Article)Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are more commonly prescribed since their introduction. Reports on inappropriate prescribing have been observed which may indicate poor awareness on these agents. In this study, we aim to ... -
A Systematic Review of Antimicrobial Stewardship Interventions in the Emergency Department
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2017 , Article Review)Background/Objective: To improve antimicrobial utilization, development and implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs in the emergency department (ED) has been recommended. The primary objective of this review ... -
Abbreviated Urine Collection Compared With 24-Hour Urine Collection for Measuring Creatinine Clearance in Adult Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2024 , Article Review)Objective: To evaluate the accuracy of abbreviated urine collection (≤12 hours) compared with 24-hour urine collection for measuring creatinine clearance (CrCl) in critically ill adult patients. Data Sources: We searched ... -
Additive manufacturing of Ti-alloy: Thermal analysis and assessment of properties
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2020 , Article)In this study, 3D printing of Ti6Al4V alloy is realized and the characteristics of the printed layer are examined. The morphological structures and metallurgical changes in the printed layer are assessed. Temperature and ... -
An enhanced hybrid piezoelectric-electromagnetic energy harvester using dual-mass system for vortex-induced vibrations
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2021 , Article)This article proposes a novel hybrid piezoelectric-electromagnetic vortex-induced vibration energy harvester from flow of water inside of a pipe. The piezoelectric energy harvester was modeled with a macro-fiber composite ... -
Analysis of vibrations in a diesel engine produced by Jatropha biodiesel using heterogeneous catalyst
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2022 , Article)Extensive consumption of fossil fuel has contributed to the worldwide decline of its reserves and detrimental effect on the environment. Therefore, it is essential to explore alternative option of fuel for diesel engine. ... -
Artificial Intelligence and Ethics in Dentistry: A Scoping Review
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2021 , Article)Dentistry increasingly integrates artificial intelligence (AI) to help improve the current state of clinical dental practice. However, this revolutionary technological field raises various complex ethical challenges. The ... -
Assessing Pharmacists Knowledge and Attitude Toward the Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Qatar
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2020 , Article)Pharmacists were found to play a key role in anticoagulation care. In order to make an appropriate selection and counselling regarding direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), pharmacists should be knowledgeable and abiding by ... -
Assessing safe food handling knowledge and practices of food service managers in Doha, Qatar
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2019 , Article)The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess safe food handling practices, food safety knowledge, and adherence to implementation of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point among 53 food safety managers working ... -
Association of β-Adrenergic Receptor Gene Polymorphisms With Acute Coronary Syndrome and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in an Arab Population
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2016 , Article)We evaluated the association between beta-adrenergic receptor genes (ADRB1 and ADRB2) polymorphism, cardiovascular risk, and acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in individuals from an Arab ethnicity. A total of 388 Qatari ... -
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Challenges and tensions
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Causes of Undergraduate Students' Underachievement in a Gulf Cooperation Council Country (GCC) University
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2022 , Article)UNESCO reports enrollment in higher education in the Arab and Gulf Cooperation Council region doubled from 5.1 million in 2000 to 10.7 million in 2015. Despite significant budgets and the world's lowest teacher-to-student ... -
Children's knowledge and beliefs about medicines
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2015 , Article)Minor illnesses in children are often cured at home with over the counter medicines. Even though there is a wide use of medicines among children, they rarely receive medical advice about their medications from doctors or ... -
Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables and Gastric Cancer Risk: Answers From Case-Control Study
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2023 , Article)Several dietary and non-dietary factors and genetic predispositions may play an important role in gastric carcinogenesis. The association between fruit and vegetable with gastric cancer (GC) is still unclear. This study ... -
Contemporary Women in Qatar: An Ethnographic Study of Their Challenges in Terms of Traditional Applications and Modern Requirements
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2023 , Article)This study analyzes the interaction and friction between tradition and modernity as experienced by Qatari women. We explore the experiences and perspectives of contemporary Qatari women across generations and their continuity ... -
Continuing Professional Development Needs of Community Pharmacists in Qatar: A Mixed-Methods Approach
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2021 , Article)Objective: This study aims to assess the educational needs and professional competencies of community pharmacists in Qatar to inform the development of relevant continuing professional development (CPD) programs. Methods: ... -
Cost-effectiveness Evaluations Among the Direct Oral Anticoagulants for the Prevention and Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism: Systematic Review
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2019 , Article)Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is associated with high recurrence, mortality, and cost burden. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are currently used for VTE treatment, and they offer more benefits over warfarin, despite being ...
