Browsing Faculty Contributions by Publisher "Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)"
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Arabic Natural Language Processing: Framework For Translative Technology For Children With Hearing Impairments
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)hildren with hearing impairments (HI) often face many educational, communicational and societal challenges. Arabic Natural Language Processing can be used to develop several key technologies that may alleviate cognitive ... -
Assessment of quality control parameters and in vitro bioequivalence/interchangeability of multisourced marketed metformin hydrochloride tablets
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2017 , Article)Background: Metformin hydrochloride (MH) is a widely used medication for diabetes mellitus. For that, the availability of numerous multisourced MH in the drug market puts health care providers in a difficult situation for ... -
Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes for Assurance of Learning at Qatar University
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)From 2006 to 2012 Qatar University transitioned from doing no program level outcomes-based assessment of student learning to implementation of a robust, effective, and institutionally pervasive Student Learning Outcomes ... -
Association between Insulin and Nitric Oxide in Human Retinal Microvascular Endothelial Cells in vitro
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Obesity and type 2 diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance which has been reported as the major risk factors associated with the development of the endothelial dysfunction and vascular complications such as ... -
Automated Classification of Diabetic Retinopathy Severity: A Deep Learning Apprch
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)Background: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a damage to the retina caused by complications of diabetes and is the fastest growing cause of blindness. It is a major concern for the Qatari population, affecting about 40% of ... -
Automated Service Delivery and Optimal Placement for CRANs
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)Traditionally, in cellular networks, users communicate with the base station that serves the particular cell under coverage. The main functions of a base station can be divided into two, which are the baseband unit (BBU) ... -
Automatic Category Detection Of Islamic Content On The Internet Using Hyper Concept Keyword Extraction And Random Forest Classification
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)The classification of Islamic content on the Internet is a very important step towards authenticity verification. Many Muslims complain that the information they get from the Internet is either inaccurate or simply wrong. ... -
Behavioral determinants potentially influencing COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among pharmacy professionals in Qatar: a nationwide survey using the Theoretical Domains Framework
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2022 , Article)Background: There is a paucity of robust, theory-based research investigating vaccination behavior. 1 Using Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF), the study aimed to explore the key behavioral determinants influencing vaccine ... -
Beyond the walls of the school: Risk factors and children and youth in the Gulf
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Article)UNESCO has reported that progress on the Education For All movement has been slow in the Arab world, including the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council. The low levels of achievement on national and international ... -
Bio-Facades; An Innovative Design Solution Towards Sustainable Architecture in Hot Arid Zones
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)The Arabian Gulf is a semi-enclosed sea with very high evaporation and low discharge rates resulting in extreme saline and thermal conditions. Additionally the system is characterized by a weak hydrodynamic flushing resulting ... -
Bioactive Components from Ginger, Tea and Apple Prevent Protein Glycation by Trapping Methylglyoxal with Potential in Alleviation of Diabetic Complications
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Diabetes is the fifth-deadliest disease in the United States. Most diabetes patients die from diabetic complications, such as renal failure, heart attack or stroke. However, diabetic complications are still neither preventable ... -
Biochars From Solid Organic Municipal Wastes For Soil Quality Enhancement
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)The overall municipal organic waste in Qatar accounts for 57% of municipal waste generated annually. Organic solid wastes such as food, newspapers, packaging, furniture woods and wood from building demolition have traditionally ... -
Borrowed Words In Qatari Dialect: A Case Study
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)According to Graddol (2004) "The world's language system is undergoing rapid change because of demographic trends, new technology, and international communication. These changes will affect both written and spoken ... -
Bridging the gap: Using design based activities to develop problem-solving skills in Qatari high school students
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2015 , Conference Paper)A substantial number of secondary school students are accepted into engineering schools without adequate exposure to key engineering based skills, such as analytical thinking, problem solving, critical thinking and design. ... -
C-Reactive Protein in the Premature Rupture of the Membranes
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2004 , Article)Premature rupture of the membranes (PROM) defined as a rupture of membranes before onset of labor, which is one of the most complications of pregnancy that leads to significant maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. ... -
Calibration & Temperature Controlled Setup for Air Quality Sensors
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Indoor air pollution is a major issue affecting public health. Due to hot climate, humidity and lack of natural green spaces, life is mostly confined indoors in many countries of the MENA region. Vulnerable population, ... -
Caloric expenditure estimation for health games
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2013 , Conference Paper)With the decline in physical activities among young people, it is essential to monitor their physical activity and ensure their calorie expenditure is within the range necessary to lead a healthy life style. For many ... -
Car Make And Model Detection System
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)The deployment of highly intelligent and efficient machine vision systems accomplished to achieve new heights in multiple fields of human activity. A successful replacement of manual intervention with their automated systems ... -
Carbon Emissions Policies and its Impact on the Design of Supply Chains
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Carbon emission is a concern across the industry due to its environmental impact. In order to reduce carbon emissions, industry have to look not only at their processes but also in the generation of emissions in the whole ... -
Cardiovascular risk assessment for patients with serious mental illnesses: An internal review
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2021 , Article)Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of excess premature mortality among patients with serious mental illness (SMI), mainly because of higher cardiovascular risk and metabolic syndrome compared to the general ...