Faculty Contributions: Recent submissions
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The influence of different preparation methods on the erosion behavior of NiP-ZrO2 nanocomposite coating
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Three different deposition techniques were utilized to synthesize NiP-ZrO2 nanocomposite coatings. The structural and mechanical merits for the as-prepared coatings were compared through XRD, XRF, SEM, AFM, microhardness, ... -
Public perception regarding covid-19, nature of the disease, susceptibility to complications, and relationship to influenza: A study from jordan using google forms
( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2020 , Article)Background: COVID-19 was declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a pandemic and had spread to most of the globe. In the current study, perception regarding the nature of the COVID-19 disease, susceptibility to ... -
Differences in oxidative stress profile in adolescents smoking waterpipe versus cigarettes: The Irbid TRY Project
( American Physiological Society , 2020 , Article)Waterpipe (Wp) tobacco smoking is widely spreading, especially among adolescents. It has also been associated with organ damage and disease risk resulting from oxidative stress. However, no studies have examined the effect ... -
Gender-Specific Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Differences in Adolescents Smoking Cigarettes, Waterpipes or Both
( Taylor and Francis Ltd , 2020 , Article)Background: The effect of concurrent cigarette and waterpipe (i.e. both) smoking on cardiovascular function is still a scarce, especially among adolescents. Objective: Therefore, the study aimed at comparing cardiovascular ... -
Swimming exercise improves short- and long-term memories: Time-course changes
( American Physiological Society , 2021 , Article)The beneficial effects of exercise training on memory formation are well documented. However, the memory enhancement profile following the time-course of exercise training remains unknown. In this investigation, changes ... -
Transit-Oriented Development of the Qatar National Museum Metro Station in Al-Slata, Doha, Qatar
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2024 , Article)Doha, the capital city of Qatar, has experienced remarkable urban growth over the last two decades. This raises concerns regarding the city’s fulfillment of compactness, complexity, and connectivity. This paper considers ... -
Life Cycle Assessment of a Sustainable and Innovative Solution for Unpaved Rural Roads †
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)The use of recycled aggregates, including waste materials and by-products, has attracted increasing interest in the last decades as a sustainable and cost-effective solution for the construction and maintenance of road ... -
Case-based learning in undergraduate orthodontic education: A cross sectional study.
( F1000 Research Limited , 2024 , Report)Student centric learning approaches have been reported to be effective in introducing higher order cognitive skills required by the health professionals. However, learners' perceptions must be constructively aligned with ... -
Some students plagiarism tricks, and tips for effective check
( Springer Nature , 2021 , Article)One of the main goals of assignments in the academic environment is to assess the students’ knowledge and mastery of a specific topic, and it is crucial to ensure that the work is original and has been solely made by the ... -
Co-production of high density biomass and high-value compounds via two-stage cultivation of Chlorella vulgaris using light intensity and a combination of salt stressors
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)In this study, the effects of combined stress factors involving light intensity and salinity (NaCl, MgCl2, CaCl2, and their combinations) on the two-stage cultivation of Chlorella vulgaris for simultaneous production of ... -
Evaluating the efficacy of AI content detection tools in differentiating between human and AI-generated text
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)The proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content, particularly from models like ChatGPT, presents potential challenges to academic integrity and raises concerns about plagiarism. This study investigates ... -
Beyond the Classroom: Integrating the ORID Model for In-Depth Reflection and Assessment in Service-Learning
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)Service-learning is a community-based learning approach that bridges academic knowledge with practical application through purposeful exploration, action, and reflection. In addition to en-hancing academic learning in ... -
A systematic review of research on artificial intelligence in higher education: Practice, gaps, and future directions in the GCC
( University of Wollongong , 2024 , Article)Acknowledging its potential on diversifying economy and attaining sustainable development, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, comprising of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and United Arab ... -
Assessing the impact of a respiratory care bundle on health status and quality of life of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients in Jordan: A quasi‑experimental study
( Wolters Kluwer , 2024 , Article)BACKGROUND: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a respiratory care bundle, including deep breathing exercises, incentive spirometry, and airway clearance techniques, on the quality of life (QoL) of chronic ... -
Comparable antibody levels in heterologous and homologous mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, with superior neutralizing and IgA antibody responses in mRNA homologous boosting
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)BackgroundPriming with two doses of AZD1222 (Oxford-AstraZeneca; ChAd) followed by a third mRNA vaccine boosting is considered in several countries, yet comparisons between heterologous and homologous booster efficacy ... -
Prevalence of hepatitis A virus among migrant workers in Qatar: A national study
( Public Library of Science , 2024 , Article)Background Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is the predominant cause of acute viral hepatitis worldwide; however, data on HAV antibody prevalence (seroprevalence) among migrant populations are limited. This study aimed to investigate ... -
Protection of natural infection against reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 JN.1 variant
( Oxford University Press , 2024 , Article)Evidence at the level of neutralizing antibodies suggests that the SARS-CoV-2 JN.1 variant demonstrates increased immune evasion compared to its parent lineage BA.2.86 and to recently circulating variants, such as XBB.1.5 ... -
Nanoparticle applications in Algal-biorefinery for biofuel production
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Rapidly depleting fossil fuel resources and rising greenhouse gas emissions have accelerated the search for cost-effective renewable energy sources. Algal feedstock has long been touted as a potential source of several ... -
Corrigendum: What Is the Modern Human Eating? Dietary Transition of the Age-Old to the Modern Man of India(Public Health Rev., (2022), 43, (1604058), 10.3389/phrs.2022.1604058)
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2024 , Article)In the published article, there was an error in Affiliation of Giridhara R. Babu. Instead of “Indian Institute of Public Health, Bengaluru, India”, it should be “Department of Population Medicine, College of Medicine, QU ... -
Economic burden of infectious diseases and its equity implications in Indian households: Estimates from a nationally representative household survey (2017–18)
( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)Infectious diseases remain one of the major causes of health and economic burden for Indian households. Furthermore, the magnitude of economic losses on account of infectious disease episodes varies widely across rich and ...