Student Thesis & Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Application of value stream mapping for improvement of efficiency in purchasing process for a chemical company in Qatar
(2021 , Professional Masters Project)Lean management methods have been used to improve productivity and performance in organizations. As one of the lean management methods, value stream mapping (VSM) uses the process flow map to analyze current processes so ... -
Encoder-decoder architecture for ultrasound IMC segmentation and CIMT prediction
(2021 , Master Thesis)Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have shown a huge impact on the number of deaths in the world. Thus, Common Carotid Artery (CCA) segmentation and Intima-Media Thickness (IMT) measurement have been significantly implemented ... -
Quasi impedance source based high power medium voltage converter for grid integration of distributed energy sources
(2021 , Dissertation)The next generation of Power Electronics systems would need to be able to work at higher power levels, higher switching frequencies, compact size, and higher ambient temperatures, as well as should have improved energy ... -
Quantum key distribution with application to IOT security
(2021 , Master Thesis)The Internet of Things (IoT) connects billions of machines that can interact with each other. IoT is one of the fastest-growing areas in the history of computing, and will continue in this direction in the 6G era. New ... -
Free Chain: Enabling Freedom of Expression through Public Blockchains
(2021 , Master Thesis)Everyone should have the right to expression and opinion without interference. Nevertheless, Internet censorship is often misused to block freedom of speech. The distributed ledger technology provides a globally shared ... -
Influence of critical success factors in the performance of infrastructure projects in Qatar
(2021 , Master Thesis)Project success depends on many factors and knowledge that are used before and during the project lifecycle. They might depend on the type of projects and the level of understanding of project managers.In this thesis, a ... -
Impact of Environmental and Anthropogenic Conditions on the Reproductive Cycle of the Pearl Oyster Pinctada Imbricata in Qatar
(2021 , Master Thesis)To master the aquaculture of pearl oysters Pinctada imbricada, one must master its reproductive cycle. We investigated it through histology, analysis of water physico chemistry and behavior recording on wild oysters sampled ... -
Qatar's Foreign Policy towards the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: The Era of Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani 1995-2013
(2021 , Dissertation)The purpose of this research is to examine the objectives, tools, and features of Qatari foreign policy regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during the reign of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (1995-2013). It ... -
Wave Propagation Identification of Viscoelastic and Metallic Mechanical Metamaterials
(2021 , Dissertation)Mechanical Metamaterials (MMs) are artificially engineered composites which have unconventional mechanical properties that stem from their microstructural geometry rather than from their chemical composition. Several studies ... -
Two-Timescale Multi-Objective Volt/Var Optimization Considering Distributed Energy Resources In Active Distribution Networks
(2021 , Master Thesis)The high penetration of distributed energy resources (DERs) introduces several challenges to the power network. They may cause a high level of voltage variation, sudden over/under-power generation, high power losses, and ... -
The Changing Regional Order: The Case of Gulf Cooperation Council and the Blockade of Qatar In 2017
(2021 , Master Thesis)The Changing Regional Order: The Case of Gulf Cooperation Council and the Blockade of Qatar in 2017 illustrates the facts and potential causes of the diplomatic breakdown of the GCC states that was intensified with the ... -
Political and Security Alliances between GCC and Pakistan: "Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar (1970-2019)"
(2021 , Master Thesis)Pakistan is an Islamic state which is enriched with natural resources and ideal geographical position. These attributes add to its uniqueness in the whole world and it is highly regarded by the Muslim community as they ... -
Assessment of Temporal Variation of Fish Assemblages between Natural and Artificial Reefs
(2021 , Master Thesis)Well-defined coral reefs and patches with high density of fishes were reported in the Arabian Gulf. Due to environmental and anthropogenic disturbances, especially due to coastal development, coral reef cover starts ... -
Anticancer Activity of Guggulsterone in Multiple Myeloma Cells
(2021 , Master Thesis)Guggulsterone (GS), a phytosteroid derived from guggul plants' gum resin, has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Although, the GS is found to have cytotoxic effects in Multiple Myeloma (MM) cells, the ... -
The Foreign Policy Orientations of Qatar and the Role of the European Union
(2021 , Master Thesis)Qatar has transformed its foreign policy orientation between 1995 and 2020, especially since the anti-Qatar quartet of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Egypt cut their diplomatic ties with Qatar ... -
Er Doped Gan/Aln Multiple Quantum Well Structure For Optoelectronic Devices
(2021 , Master Thesis)Well-defined coral reefs and patches with high density of fishes were reported in the Arabian Gulf. Due to environmental and anthropogenic disturbances, especially due to coastal development, coral reef cover starts ... -
Development of Functionalized Date Pits Adsorbent for the Removal of Boron, Lithium, and Molybdenum from Groundwater in the State of Qatar
(2021 , Dissertation)Groundwater (GW) quality deterioration is one of the main water security issues in Qatar. Although the GW in the State of Qatar is not used as drinking water for the public, it is widely used for agricultural, domestic, ... -
The development of novel composite materials of modified roasted date pits using ferrocyanides for the recovery of valuable metal ions from seawater reverse osmosis brine
(2021 , Master Thesis)In this project, novel composite materials from modified roasted date pits using ferrocyanides were developed and investigated for the recovery of valuable metal ions (Li+ and Sr2+) from seawater reverse osmosis (RO) ... -
Perception of Womanhood and Femininty among Qatari Women : A Qualitative Study Of
(2021 , Dissertation)This study explores the perception of womanhood and femininity among Qatari women and critically investigates to which extent their perception is different from mainstream patriarchal perception. Furthermore, this study ... -
The Use of Novel Ionic Liquid and Cellulose Nanocrystals Modified Date Pits as Adsorbents for Groundwater Treatment
(2021 , Master Thesis)This study aims to investigate the remediation of Li1+, Mo6+, and B3+ from groundwater using an innovative low-cost adsorbent. Agriculturally abundant date pits were modified to be successfully used as an adsorbent. Chemical ...
