Qatar University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Identification of potential natural inhibitors of the receptor-binding domain of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein using a computational docking approach
( HBKU Press , 2021 , Article)Background: The novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the only zoonotic-origin CoV to reach the pandemic stage, to which neither an effective vaccine nor a specific therapy is available. The ... -
Characterizing the effective reproduction number during the COVID-19 pandemic: Insights from Qatar's experience
( Edinburgh University Global Health Society , 2022 , Article)Background The effective reproduction number, Rt, is a tool to track and understand pandemic dynamics. This investigation of Rt estimations was conducted to guide the national COVID-19 response in Qatar, from the onset of ... -
Smoking induced salivary microbiome dysbiosis and is correlated with lipid biomarkers
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Background: The oral microbiome plays an essential role in maintaining oral homeostasis and health; smoking significantly affects it, leading to microbial dysbiosis. The study aims to investigate changes in the oral ... -
منهج الإمام الشافعي في قبول الأخبار وأسباب عدمِ أخذهِ ببعضِها بحث مختصر عن رسالة الماجستير بعنوان (الأحاديث التي لم يعمل بها الإمام الشافعي في كتابه الأم في أبواب العبادات)، دراسة نظرية تطبيقية
( مخبر الجنوب الجزائري للبحث في التاريخ والحضارة الإسلامية، جامعة غرداية , 2024 , Article)كان الإمام الشافعي رحمه الله تعالى شديد التمسك بالسنة النبوية والدعوة إليها والدفاع عنها، وكان من منهجه في استنباط الأحكام من السنة أنه كان يرى صحةَ الحديث كافيةً للعمل به، وبناء على ذلك كانت له مناقشات مع مَن اشترط شروطاً ... -
Framework For Enhancing Civic Engagement At Qatar University With A Focus On Sustainable Development: A Pathway To A Brighter Future
( Migration Letters & The London Publishers , 2022 , Article)The current research explores civic engagement among university students, focusing on Qatar University. Adopting a descriptive approach, the study aims to develop a framework to enhance civic engagement, contributing to ... -
Teachers’ perceptions of the barriers to STEM teaching in Qatar’s secondary schools: a structural equation modeling analysis
( Frontiers Media , 2024 , Article)Introduction: Educators play a pivotal role in shaping students’ academic achievements, particularly in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields. The instructional techniques employed by teachers ... -
The characteristics and prognostic significance of histone H1 expression in breast cancer
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Histone H1 (H.H1) is involved in chromatin organisation and gene regulation and is overexpressed in many malignant tumours, including breast cancer (BC). This study proposed and evaluated the prognostic role of H.H1 ... -
Histopathological risk assessment in multisite epithelial dysplasia: A meta-analysis.
( John Wiley & Sons Ltd , 2024 , Article Review)Histopathological grading of oral epithelial dysplasia (OED) is the current standard for stratifying cancer progression risk but is associated with subjectivity and variability. This problem is not commonly seen regarding ... -
The tale of an endemic shrimp’s exceptional osmoregulation and the ancient Athalassic mangrove oasis
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)The hyperarid mangrove in the Middle East is characterised by the absence of rivers or freshwater inputs and is one of the most extreme settings of this ecosystem on Earth. Endemic to Qatar’s hyperarid mangroves, a Palaemon ... -
Tools for measuring curriculum integration in health professions’ education: a systematic review
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article)Background: Curriculum integration is an important educational concept widely implemented by various educational institutions, particularly within the healthcare field. Its significance lies in enhancing the preparation ... -
Relocation of intersection crosswalks to nearby mid-block locations: Simulation-based performance evaluation
( Jordan University of Science and Technology , 2021 , Article)This study explores the performance of an alternative crosswalk design, where crosswalks are removed from the intersections and placed at nearby mid-block to reduce conflicts between turning vehicles and pedestrians. Several ... -
Exploring the traveler’s intentions to use public transport during the covid-19 pandemic while complying with precautionary measures
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2021 , Article)Public transport use has drastically declined during the COVID-19 pandemic because the virus spreads through close contact with infected people and contaminated surfaces, especially in closed-environments. Evidence suggests ... -
Extraction and Evaluation of Lineaments From DEMs Generated from Different Bands of Microwave Data and Optical Data: A Case Study for Jahazpur Area, Bhilwara, India
( CRC Press , 2023 , Book chapter)This study extracts and examines lineaments from microwave and optical remote sensing data. The study discusses two DEMs of the Jahazpur area, Bhilwara, India, generated from C-band microwave data of Sentinel-1A and L-band ... -
Structural equation modeling of public transport use with COVID-19 precautions: An extension of the norm activation model
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)This study aims to identify the travelers’ attitudes and preferences towards the use of public transport during COVID-19 through the Norm-Activation Model (NAM). A questionnaire survey was designed to assess the traveler’s ... -
Diagenetic Alterations of the Outcropped Lower Triassic Mahil Formation (KS-1 Khuff-Equivalent) in the Oman Mountains, North Oman
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Conference Paper)The Lower Triassic Mahil Formation in North Oman is the outcrop time-equivalents to the hydrocarbon-bearing reservoir, Upper Khuff Formation (referred to as KS-1 cycle). The studied sections of the KS-1 cycle in the ... -
Reconstruction of Compressed Hyperspectral Image Using SqueezeNet Coupled Dense Attentional Net
( MDPI AG , 2023 , Article)This study addresses image denoising alongside the compression and reconstruction of hyperspectral images (HSIs) using deep learning techniques, since the research community is striving to produce effective results to ... -
Influence of COVID-19 mobility-restricting policies on individual travel behavior in Malaysia
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2021 , Article)The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in new postpandemic travel patterns as a result of the stay-at-home policies and restricted movement orders imposed by the Malaysian government. The purpose of this study was to investigate ... -
Identifying the relationship between intention to use flat-rate public transport and trip frequency by a discrete-continuous model
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)Public transport fare is a central feature of transit operations and is a key indicator to reflect transport demand. Yet, relatively little is known about how fare influences on ridership dynamics, including for which types ... -
Green solvent-based extraction of chlorophyll a from Nannochloropsis sp. Using 2,3-butanediol
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)Chlorophyll acts as a beneficial antioxidant for the human body; however, only a few studies have reported the chlorophyll extraction using the non-toxic solvents. In this study, we used a green solvent, 2,3-butanediol ... -
URBAN PERMEABILITY IN LARGE-SCALE DEVELOPMENTS TO ENHANCE SPATIAL NAVIGATION: THE CASE OF EDUCATION CITY IN QATAR
(2024 , Master Thesis)Many large-scale urban developments in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) were initially built for cars, giving less priority to human scale and their perception of the space around them. Sustainable environmental and ...