Student Thesis & Dissertations: Recent submissions
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PRENATAL WHOLE EXOME SEQUENCING OF FETAL SONOGRAPHIC ABNORMALITIES IN QATAR: DIAGNOSTIC YIELD AND GENETIC FINDINGS
(2024 , Professional Masters Project)Background: Fetal sonographic abnormalities at birth is estimated to be 2-3% of the global prevalence and are responsible for approximately 17%-42% of all perinatal deaths. Prenatal karyotype (KT) and chromosomal microarray ... -
ASSESSMENT OF GNAS LOSS OF FUNCTION IN MONOGENIC OBESITY USING THE ZEBRAFISH MODEL
(2024 , Master Thesis)GNAS (Guanine Nucleotide-Binding Protein, Alpha Stimulating) is an imprinted gene that encodes the alpha subunit of the stimulatory G protein (Gs), which participates in the signaling of various G protein-coupled receptors. ... -
ASSESSMENT OF DIETARY HABITS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, LIFESTYLE, AND OTHER RISK FACTORS OF NONALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE AMONG ARAB ADULTS LIVING IN QATAR
(2024 , Master Thesis)Background: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is defined as an abnormal accumulation of triglycerides in the liver. It is the most common chronic liver disease globally and is linked to ... -
IDENTIFICATION AND FUNCTIONAL VALIDATION OF RARE MISSENSE VARIANTS IN PLXNA1 AS A CANDIDATE GENE FOR SEVERE EARLY-ONSET OBESITY
(2024 , Master Thesis)Childhood obesity is a pressing issue in Qatar, with a reported prevalence of 49% among school-aged children and adolescents. This complex problem involves a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Monogenic ... -
ANALYSIS OF MUTATIONS USING ANCIENT DNA GENOMES TO UNDERSTAND PATHOGENIC EMERGENCE AND DISEASE EVOLUTION
(2024 , Master Thesis)Paleogenomics, the study of ancient DNA, has revolutionized our comprehension of human history by providing access to genomic data spanning hundreds of thousands of years. High-throughput sequencing methods have enabled ... -
GENETIC CAUSES OF CARDIAC CHANNELOPATHIES IN QATAR: TOWARD RISK STRATIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES OF DISEASE
(2024 , Professional Masters Project)Background: Cardiac channelopathies are inherited disorders caused by pathogenic variants in genes encoding cardiac ion channels, disrupting ion currents, and leading to heart arrhythmias without structural heart defects. ... -
QATAR NATIONAL EXPANDED METABOLIC NEWBORN SCREENING PROGRAM: INCIDENCE AND OUTCOMES
(2024 , Professional Masters Project)Background: Newborn screening (NBS) is an essential public health strategy that aims to detect and diagnose inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs) in infants shortly after birth, typically through a minimally invasive heel ... -
RELATION BETWEEN BREAST MILK CONTENT OF TOTAL AFLATOXIN AND SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF LACTATING MOTHERS IN QATAR
(2024 , Master Thesis)Background: Human milk is the ideal nourishment for neonates, as its unique nutritional composition supports adequate growth and development. On the other hand, human milk might contain contaminants including aflatoxins ... -
CHARACTERIZATION OF PATHOGEN-ASSOCIATED ANTIBODY PROFILES IN DIABETES MELLITUS-TYPE 2 PATIENTS USING IMMUNOPROTEOMICS APPROACH
(2024 , Master Thesis)Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a common health concern globally. 80% of diabetic patients are T2DM patients. T2DM can result in many serious complications. For instance, cardiovascular diseases, renal diseases, eye ... -
NOVEL HIGHLY ANTIBACTERIAL CORROSION RESISTANT NIP-CEO2-C3N4 NANO-COMPOSITE COATINGS
(2024 , Master Thesis)Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) nano-materials are utilized as unique reinforcement in various applications due to their superior mechanical, thermal and protective properties. Moreover, recently, it has become attractive ... -
CHARACTERIZATION OF QATAR COASTAL BIOFOULING CHALLENGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES
(2024 , Master Thesis)This research explored the spatial and seasonal variabilities in biofouling challenges at Doha and Ruwais ports in Qatar, using panel deployments under different environmental conditions. Results indicated significant ... -
ON THE GAUSSIAN PROCESS FOR STATIONARY AND NON-STATIONARY TIME SERIES PREDICTION FOR THE QATAR STOCK MARKET
(2024 , Master Thesis)This research adopts a Gaussian prediction model for non-stationary time series. Then, we discuss four transformation techniques: Generalized Optimal Wavelet Decomposition Algorithm (GOWDA), Hilbert Huang transform (HHT), ... -
DIFFERENTIATING FOREIGN POLICY STRATEGIES IN THE ARABIAN PENINSULA: THE DECISION-MAKING CALCULUS TOWARDS IRAN
(2024 , Dissertation)This dissertation comparatively analyses the foreign policy strategies of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates by focusing on the decision-making calculus towards Iran over a five-decade ... -
THE IMPACT OF NEWSROOMS' DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ON MEDIA ORGANISATIONS AND AUDIENCES CASE STUDY: AL JAZEERA MEDIA NETWORK (2006-2020)
(2024 , Dissertation)Recent modifications in technology and innovation are considered nowadays to have dramatically changed the media scene. Developments in the Internet and social media platforms have provided users with unprecedented ... -
ESTABLISMENT, SURVIVAL AND RHIZOSPHERE MICROBIOME OF SELECTED PLANTS IRRIGATED BY GREYWATER FOR SUSTAINABLE URBAN GREENING
(2024 , Master Thesis)Appropriate control of water in suburban green spaces ends up critical as metropolitan populations grow and water shortage represents an urgent issue. This thesis looks at how certain plant species grown for the purpose ... -
SCREENING, CHARACTERIZATION AND APPLICATIONS OF ENDOPHYTES FROM QATARI HALOPHYTES
(2024 , Dissertation)Saline soil poses a significant challenge for plant growth in arid and semi-arid regions. The harsh climatic and environmental conditions in Qatar and the Gulf region have led to highly saline soil, severely limiting crop ... -
APPLICATION OF TIO2-BIOCHAR NANOCOMPOSITES FOR INTEGRATED ADSORPTIVE - PHOTOCATALYTIC WASTEWATER TREATMENT: A TECHNO-ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT ON LAB AND LARGE-SCALE
(2024 , Master Thesis)This study synthesized mandarin biochar (MP500) and a TiO2-impregnated nanocomposite, TiO2@MP500, through a hydrothermal approach. A comprehensive set of characterization techniques confirmed the successful synthesis of ... -
Ni-P/TRANSITION METAL-DOPED C3N4 FOR HYDROGEN GENERATION FROM SEAWATER
(2024 , Master Thesis)A pressing demand exists for economical and exceptionally efficient electrocatalysts capable for renewable and clean energy. Nickel phosphides (NiP) and carbon nitride (CN), separately, have garnered significant attention ... -
DE-ESSENTIALISING JAPAN-GCC STATES RELATIONS BEYOND THE HYDROCARBON TRADE: JAPAN'S COMPLEX INTERDEPENDENCE WITH OMAN
(2024 , Master Thesis)The international relations of the GCC states have strengthened and developed multifaceted ties with East Asian countries-including Japan-over the last two decades. While experts have studied these developing policy ... -
ADVANCED 3D-PRINTED MULTILAYER POROUS MEMBRANES FOR EFFECTIVE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
(2024 , Master Thesis)Wastewater treatment plays a crucial role in safeguarding public health and environmental sustainability by removing pollutants and contaminants from water sources. Membrane-based filtration technologies have emerged as ...