Qatar University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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“Happily tired”: A descriptive qualitative study of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women academics in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted existing gender inequalities and inequities in academia, such as unequal workload distribution and insufficient recognition of women's scientific and institutional contributions. This study ... -
Etiology of exudative pleural effusion among adults: differentiating between tuberculous and other causes, a multicenter prospective cohort study
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)ObjectivesExudative pleural effusions have a broad etiology and usually necessitate further investigative workup, including invasive procedures. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the demographic, clinical, and ... -
Postmicturition dribble in men with no previous urogenital surgery: Systematic review and meta-analysis of treatment modalities
( John Wiley & Sons , 2023 , Article)Introduction: Postmicturition dribble (PMD) is common in males. Little is known about PMD etiology, but it is either secondary to urethral/prostatic surgery or primary (no previous surgery). Despite PMD's high prevalence, ... -
Western diet induces mild metabolic impairment and aggravates neuropathology in an experimental mouse model of traumatic brain injury
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and lifestyle habits such as Western diet (WD) consumption represent two risk factors that affect an individual's health outcome globally. Individuals with TBI have a greater risk of mortality ... -
Enhanced event-based surveillance: Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) during FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)BackgroundPublic health threats can significantly impact mass gatherings and enhancing surveillance systems would thus be crucial. Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) was introduced to Qatar to complement the ... -
Generation of Novel Tumour-Selective SEA Superantigen-Based Peptides with Improved Safety and Efficacy for Precision Cancer Immunotherapy
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)Bacterial superantigens are T-cell-stimulatory protein molecules which produce massive cytokines and cause human diseases. Due to their ability to activate up to 20% of resting T-cells, they have effectively killed ... -
دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي والعدوان على غزة تباين في الردود والسياسات
( مركز دراسات الخليج - جامعة قطر , 2024 , Article)أظهرت حرب غزة استجابات متباينة من الدول الست الأعضاء في مجلس التعاون الخليجي. فعلى المستوى السياسي، برزت تباينات واضحة في ردود أفعال دول مجلس التعاون، والتي تنبع من سياقاتها التاريخية وسياساتها الحكومية المحلية تجاه الصراع ... -
Use and effectiveness of PCSK-9 inhibitors in heart diseases: A review
( Lippincott Williams and Wilkins , 2024 , Article)Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin type-9 (PCSK-9) inhibitors have recently used in the management of different cardiac complications. Several clinical trials demonstrated their effectiveness in patients with ... -
Cognitive impairment after tooth extraction: appraising literature and recommendations for future research
( Medical Journals Sweden AB , 2024 , Article)no abstract -
Prevalence of iron overload in patients with chronic kidney disease on peritoneal dialysis: A scoping review
( Wiley online library , 2024 , Report)Background and Aims: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD) are susceptible to complications, including iron overload, which can significantly impact their prognosis and overall health. ... -
Unraveling the effect of molecular medium on the fluorosolvatochromism of the biphenyl- salicylate derivative drug Diflunisal: Experimental and computational study
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Understanding the photochemical behavior of a photosensitive drug through its molecular properties is crucial for assessing potential phototoxicity. In this study, we examine how the molecular microenvironment influences ... -
Tubulocystic renal cell carcinoma: A case report of rare tumor
( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)Tubulocystic renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a rare renal cancer first recognized by the WHO in 2016 as independent disease category, characterized by its typically indolent features and low rates of metastasis. We present ... -
The Reduction of the Productivity Burden of Cardiovascular Disease by Improving the Risk Factor Control Among Australians with Type 2 Diabetes: A 10-Year Dynamic Analysis.
(2024 , Article)To quantify the productivity burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in type 2 diabetes and the potential benefits of improved CVD risk factor control. We designed models to quantify the productivity burden (using the ... -
Knowledge, attitude, and practices of pharmacy students in 7 Middle Eastern countries concerning antibiotic resistance: A cross-sectional study
( Lippincott Williams and Wilkins , 2024 , Article)Addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) stands as a major global health challenge threatening humanity. Resolving this issue can be initiated through emphasizing the significance of AMR education among students in health ... -
Performance evaluation of IEEE 802.15.6-based WBANs under co-channel interference
( Inderscience Publishers , 2017 , Article)In this paper, interference mitigation and coexistence strategies proposed in IEEE 802.15.6 standard are investigated within the context of co-channel interference. A comparative evaluation of the reference scenario (which ... -
CROW2: Internet of humans-based platform for disaster relief and emergency communication
( IEEE , 2017 , Conference)During a disaster incident, existing network infrastructures might either be damaged or overloaded. However, disaster operations require real-time and low latency data communication, especially live video and audio streaming, ... -
Dynamic Scheduled Access Medium Access Control for Emerging Wearable Applications
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference)Context and Motivation Wearable technology is emerging as one of the key enablers for the internet of everything (IoE). The technology is getting mature by every day with more applications than ever before consequently ... -
Novel Vehicle Awareness Measure for Secure Road Traffic Safety Applications
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference)Future intelligent transport systems (ITS) are envisaged to offer drivers with a safer and comfortable driving experience by using wireless data exchange between vehicles. A number of applications could be realized with ... -
A stochastic geometry-based demand response management framework for cellular networks powered by smart grid
( IEEE , 2016 , Conference)In this paper, the production decisions across multiple energy suppliers in smart grid, powering cellular networks are investigated. The suppliers are characterized by different offered prices and pollutant emissions levels. ... -
A Simulation-based Study on the Environment-Specific Propagation Model for Vehicular Communications
( IGI Global Scientific Publishing , 2017 , Article)Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication environment vary significantly in radio channel characteristics. Therefore, simulation-based studies on V2V propagation models that consider random and time-varying characteristics ...
