Browsing by Publisher "SAGE"
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The Adaptive, Pain Sensitive, and Global Symptoms Clusters: Evidence from a Patient-Based Study
( SAGE , 2023 , Article)Objectives: The largest epidemiologic study conducted about painful temporomandibular disorders (pTMDs) to date identified 3 clusters of individuals with similar symptoms—adaptive, pain sensitive, and global symptoms—which ... -
Approaching what we hope for and avoiding what we fear: A study of women's concern with visible signs of skin aging
( SAGE , 2011 , Article)This paper proposes to examine how priming approach and avoidance goal orientations moderates consumer goal-directed preferences for products and services. These effects are studied in the context of women's concern with ... -
The Association Between Intensive Care Unit Nurses' Perception of Nursing Professional Autonomy and Nursing Professionalism: A Descriptive Correlational Design.
( SAGE , 2024 , Article)The evolving landscape of healthcare in Jordan presents unique challenges and opportunities for nursing professionals. With a focus on critical care nurses, understanding the dynamics of professional autonomy and professionalism ... -
The association between serum cortisol, thyroid profile, paraoxonase activity, arylesterase activity and anthropometric parameters of undergraduate students under examination stress
( SAGE , 2021 , Article)Stress caused due to examinations during any degree program and at any educational level has been observed at all levels so the present study was conducted to investigate the stress related to final examination in undergraduate ... -
Association of adiponectin gene polymorphism (+T45G) with acute coronary syndrome and circulating adiponectin levels
( SAGE , 2012 , Article)We investigated the association of adiponectin gene polymorphisms (+T45G and +G276T) and adiponectin levels with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) among Arabs in Qatar. A case-control study was performed in 142 Arab patients ... -
Autism-friendly public bus transport: A personal experience–based perspective
( SAGE , 2022 , Article)Community participation and the formation of social networks are crucial for a qualitative life. To this end, transportation plays an essential role. Many autistic people rely on public transportation for their mobility ... -
Biocompatibility and biodegradability of implantable drug delivery matrices based on novel poly(decane-co-tricarballylate) photocured elastomers
( SAGE , 2012 , Article)Visible light photo-cross-linked biodegradable amorphous elastomers based on poly(decane-co-tricarballylate) (PDET) with different cross-linking densities were synthesized, and their cytotoxicity, biocompatibility, and ... -
Calculating the response of waveguides to base excitation using the wave and finite element method
( SAGE , 2021 , Article)The prediction of the response of waveguides to time-harmonic base excitations has many applications in mechanical, aerospace and civil engineering. The response to base excitations can be obtained analytically for simple ... -
Can tourism market diversification mitigate the adverse effects of a blockade on tourism? Evidence from Qatar
( SAGE , 2022 , Article)This study examines the effects of an unfavorable political event or environmental hostility, namely, a blockade affecting international tourist inflows, and how tourism market diversification (TMD) could mitigate the ... -
Comparing E-Cigarettes and Traditional Cigarettes in Relation to Myocardial Infarction, Arrhythmias, and Sudden Cardiac Death: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
( SAGE , 2025 , Article)Background: The use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) as a perceived safer alternative to traditional cigarettes has grown rapidly. However, the cardiovascular risks associated with e-cigarettes compared to regular ... -
Competitive Dynamics Between Multinational Companies and Local Rivals in Emerging Markets
( SAGE , 2020 , Article)Multinational Companies from Emerging Economies (EMNCs) have become key players in the global economy. EMNCs have started to operate in highly dynamic, competitive environments where they are faced with competition from ... -
Comprehensive Total Cost of Ownership Framework for Alternative Fuel Public Transportation Buses
( SAGE , 2023 , Article)Sustainable fleet management seeks to deliver the best service with a standard of service defined by state regulatory bodies by utilizing and managing large fleets of vehicles in the most efficient, productive, and ... -
Cost savings and cost avoidance with the inpatient clinical pharmacist interventions in a tertiary cancer care hospital
( SAGE , 2023 , Article)Background: The economic benefit of the clinical pharmacist's role in ensuring the optimum use of medicines is potentially considerable, particularly when it comes to cancer management. We sought to evaluate the overall ... -
Dementia caregiving in the Middle East and North Africa: A scoping review
( SAGE , 2021 , Article)Care for persons with dementia in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is undertaken predominantly by family members, domestic workers, and private nurses within the home. Domestic caregivers possess different understandings ... -
Design and efficiency evaluation of a new wearable device for multi-degree suppression of hand pathological tremor
( SAGE , 2023 , Article)Sufferers of onset upper limb tremors find difficulty performing daily tasks due to rapid involuntary movements. Traditional treatments being offered help alleviate symptoms but are costly and can be invasive. Wearable ... -
Development of Bangladeshi immigrant entrepreneurship in Canada
( SAGE , 2018 , Article)Canada has developed a comprehensive immigration policy to accept different types of immigrants under its economic, family and humanitarian immigration categories. Canada invites over a quarter-million immigrants in a year. ... -
Emerging insights into nutrition in pediatric metabolic disease: A comprehensive review of the Second Pediatric Nutrition Conference organized by the College of Health Sciences, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
( SAGE , 2024 , Article)Pediatric metabolic diseases encompass disorders that disrupt normal metabolic processes manifested by abnormalities in various chemical reactions and often induced by inherited genetic defects (Mahé et al., 2023). These ... -
Emotion-Cognition Interaction in Nonhuman Primates: Cognitive Avoidance of Negative Stimuli in Baboons (Papio papio)
( SAGE , 2016 , Article)It is well established that emotion and cognition interact in humans, but such an interaction has not been extensively studied in nonhuman primates. We investigated whether emotional value can affect nonhuman primates’ ... -
Enhancing medication management of older adults in Qatar: healthcare professionals’ perspectives on challenges, barriers and enabling solutions
( SAGE , 2024 , Article)Background: Polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medications are significant challenges in older adults’ medication management. The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) is a comprehensive approach ... -
Experimental and numerical investigation of damping in a hybrid automotive damper combining viscous and multiple-impact mechanisms
( SAGE , 2022 , Article)One of the least investigated approaches in passive vibration control is the possibility of combining different types of dampers that use different damping principles. Such a combination process, if wisely designed and ...
