Qatar University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Exploring the factors influencing car drivers' perception and crash probability with food delivery riders
( Canadian Science Publishing , 2025 , Article)Motorcycle food delivery riders (MFDRs) face significant crash risk with some of these crashes attributed to other vehicle drivers. This research assesses drivers' perceptions and observed riding behaviors of MFDRs through ... -
Impact of refuge island in two-lane roads on pedestrian crossing behavior: a virtual reality study
( Canadian Science Publishing , 2025 , Article)Crashes involving pedestrians are particularly common at unsignalized mid-block crosswalks, where, sometimes, vehicles do not yield to pedestrians. A refuge island (RI) is a countermeasure at mid-block crosswalks on two-lane ... -
Determinants of road user behavior at marked midblock crosswalks
( Canadian Science Publishing , 2025 , Article)Drivers do not properly respect pedestrian priority at marked mid-block crosswalks. This study assesses pedestrians and vehicles behavior at such locations. Video recording at two mid-block crosswalks was used to analyze ... -
Analyzing AI Readiness through Digital Transformation and Data Management: A Case Study of Qatar's Government Sector
( Natural Sciences Publishing , 2025 , Article)This paper investigates the Artificial Intelligence (AI) readiness of government institutes, focusing on the criteria of the two critical areas of Digital Transformation and Data Management. We conduct interviews with 21 ... -
Pharmacological associations of central serous chorioretinopathy: Looking beyond corticosteroids
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) has multiple associations and risk factors. Of these, psychological stress, corticosteroid treatment, and specific personality traits are well recognized. Other drugs, such as ... -
Sustainable construction and life cycle assessment in qatar: industry challenges, adoption, and policy implications
( Springer , 2025 , Article)Sustainable construction is a key priority for Qatar, aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the country's commitment to environmental sustainability. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a crucial tool for evaluating the ... -
Pharmacists’ perspectives on integrating pharmacogenetics in clinical practice
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Introduction: The successful implementation of pharmacogenetics (PGx) in many developed countries has significantly enhanced personalized care and improved both clinical and financial outcomes. This study was designed to ... -
Anticipating the impacts of mega events on host-country agri-food supply chains: a synthesis based on a simulation of the World Cup 2022 in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2025 , Conference)Agri-food supply chains are likely to be disrupted during mega events. In order to prevent food waste and financial losses, it is crucial to respond and recover quickly from these disruptions. In fact, hosting such events ... -
Assessing an automated people mover system in Qatar through traffic microsimulation
( Elsevier , 2025 , Conference)Automated People Mover bus systems are considered a key in improving a city's transport system performance, as they can pool several passengers together, resulting in few cars on the roads. Such systems are expected to ... -
The devastating impact of conflict in Sudan on mental health services: a rapid review
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Sudan's healthcare system teeters on the brink of collapse as the country continues to reel from political instability and conflict that escalated in April 2023. The latest outbreak of violence between the national army ... -
Natural Antioxidants as Regulators of Circular RNA Expression and Function
( Wiley , 2025 , Article)Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a class of noncoding RNAs characterized by covalently closed loop structures that confer high stability and diverse regulatory functions. Emerging evidence suggests that circRNAs modulate gene ... -
Epidemiology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in South-East Asia: Systematic review, meta-analyses, and meta-regressions
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)ObjectivesThe epidemiology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) infection in South-East Asia remains inadequately understood. This study aimed to systematically review and analyze the available evidence on NG prevalence to provide ... -
Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Sciences: A Scoping Review
( Frontiers , 2025 , Article)Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly playing important roles in healthcare diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of diseases. Despite this widespread implementation of AI in biomedical sciences, ... -
Driving against the clock: Investigating the impacts of time pressure on taxi and non-professional drivers’ safety and compliance
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Drivers often encounter time pressure, which can lead to riskier driving habits, decreased safety margins, and a higher chance of accidents. Given that taxi drivers frequently experience these conditions, this study examines ... -
Quantifying the Effects of Traffic Calming Devices on Noise Levels
( Elsevier , 2025 , Conference)Traffic-related noise pollution is a major environmental stressor causing various adverse health impacts on humans. Road traffic noise levels are influenced by the type of vehicle, tire-to-pavement friction, and driving ... -
Examining access to daily functions through the lens of the 15-minute city concept in a highly populated city
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2025 , Article)The concept of 15-min city has gained popularity during COVID-19 for its proximity-based services accessible by active travel in a neighborhood walk of 15-min. It has potential to enhance urban quality of life, contribute ... -
Governance as Success Factor for Implementing MaaS in Countries with High Share of Expatriates: Qatar's Case Study
( Elsevier , 2025 , Conference)Mobility as a Service, also known as (MaaS) represents a shift from traditional ownership-based modes of transportation towards access-based services. The success of MaaS, similar to any other service, depends on being ... -
A comparative analysis of MIP formulations for the multi-mode resource-constrained independent task scheduling problem
( Springer , 2025 , Article)We consider the problem of scheduling independent multi-mode tasks with multiple renewable resource constraints, aiming to minimize the weighted sum of tardinesses. This problem commonly arises in the context of multiproject ... -
Experimental Investigation of Pedestrians Interacting with E-Scooter Riders on Residential Roads
( Elsevier , 2024 , Conference)The integration of e-scooters in urban environments particularly on residential sidewalks has raised significant concerns about pedestrian safety and comfort. Therefore, it is crucial to understand pedestrian behaviour ... -
A systematic review of food accessibility in the food supply chains
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article Review)Food accessibility, covering physical, economic, and social dimensions, is a core pillar of food security and depends strongly on food supply chains (FSCs). Previous reviews usually examined FSCs without discussing ...
