Student Thesis & Dissertations: Recent submissions
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INSIGHTS INTO THE NATURAL DEGRADATION RATE OF PLASTICS IN THE SEAWATER ENVIRONMENT AND THEIR DEGRADATION BY-PRODUCTS (PHTHALATES AND BISPHENOL A)
(2023 , Master Thesis)Most plastics end up in the oceans. Their chemical additives that leach out into the ocean can be detrimental to humans and animals. This study investigates the degradation-fragmentation of different plastic types for 140 ... -
DEFENSE STRATEGY OF QATAR 2013-2020
(2023 , Master Thesis)Instability in some parts of the world impacts governments in many aspects, particularly in defense, foreign policy, and economic strategies. Governments should identify threats and challenges to the state in tandem with ... -
THE EFFECT OF NIOBIUM ON THE PHASE STABILITY AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF NICKEL-BASED HIGH ENTROPY ALLOYS
(2023 , Master Thesis)A fundamental understanding of the mechanisms of phase stability of high entropy alloys (HEAs) and the influence of refractory elements is a recent topic of active research. This study investigates the effect of Niobium ... -
EFFECT OF ALUMINUM CONCENTRATION ON THE MICROSTRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF NICRCONB HIGH ENTROPY ALLOYS
(2023 , Master Thesis)The debate between growing economies and increased environmental burdens forces countries to make excessive efforts to reduce their energy consumption. The reduction of weight in structural materials, such as Al-based and ... -
INVESTIGATION OF TEMPORAL VARIABILITY OF CORALS REVEALED BY ROV VIDEOS AT OIL PLATFORMS IN THE ARABIAN GULF
(2023 , Master Thesis)The study was conducted at AL-Shaheen oil field within the Arabian Gulf using remotely operated vehicle (ROV) footages in different oil platforms to investigate the impact of platform depth, age, and weight on coral relative ... -
Vitamin D Immune Modulatory Effect on the Anti-inflammatory potential of HDL Associated Proteins
(2023 , Dissertation)Introduction: Vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent in Qatar. Vitamin D exerts immune-modulatory effects leading to reduced inflammation. Therefore, vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased subclinical inflammation. ... -
HYPERTENSION MANAGEMENT AND PRESCRIBING PRACTICES IN PRIMARY HEALTHCARE SETTINGS IN QATAR: A MULTI-METHODS
(2023 , Master Thesis)Background: The use of antihypertensive medications controls blood pressure (BP) and reduces the incidence of complications. This study explored the prescribing patterns and trends of antihypertensive medications utilization, ... -
EXPLORATION OF THE APPLICATION OF PHARMACOGENETICS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DEPRESSION
(2023 , Master Thesis)Genetic factors have been reported as playing an important role in the treatment efficacy of antidepressants (ADs). Studies report up to 55 % of patients experience AD treatment failure. The aim of this research was to ... -
DIFFERENTIAL EXPRESSION OF MICRORNAS BY ANTI-OBESITY TREATMENT SULFORAPHANE IN SKELETAL MUSCLE OF DIET-INDUCED OBESITY IN MICE
(2023 , Master Thesis)Background: Skeletal muscles account for 40-60% of total body weight and are responsible for 30% of resting metabolic rate. They are essential for metabolic homeostasis in the body as they provide the leading site for ... -
PROFILE OF LONG NON-CODING RNA IN RESPONSE TO SULFORAPHANE ANTI-OBESITY TREATMENT IN SKELETAL MUSCLES OF DIET INDUCED OBESITY MICE
(2023 , Master Thesis)Background: World Health Organization data reveal a rapid growth in obesity worldwide, making it a major public health concern. Obesity has been studied extensively in recent decades; however, it is still challenging due ... -
IMPACT OF SGLT2 INHIBITORS ON CKD PROGRESSION IN DIABETIC PATIENTS IN QATAR A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY
(2023 , Master Thesis)Background: The risk of end-stage renal disease rises is based on the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) reduction. Even though multiple large-scale clinical trials have demonstrated the preventive benefits of ... -
CHARACTERIZING WITHIN-HOST DIVERSITY IN SHORT-TERM AND VACCINATED COVID-19 PATIENTS
(2023 , Master Thesis)SARS-CoV-2 is the etiological agent of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused massive losses in human lives and strained global health resources. The ongoing vaccination campaigns in many countries have spurred ... -
FINANCIAL LITERACY, CULTURE AND LEVERAGE OF SMALL FIRMS
(2023 , Dissertation)This research examines the relationship between financial literacy and the leverage of small firms, specifically of the legal forms, sole proprietorships, and partnerships. We begin with a cross-section analysis of 73,302 ... -
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR: SUCCESS, FAILURE AND LESSONS LEARNED
(2023 , Professional Masters Project)It is estimated that around 70% of digital transformation initiatives fail to achieve their intended outcome (Tabrizi et al., 2019). This failure can largely be attributed to an improper allocation of scarce resources, ... -
KEY STRATEGIES TO ATTRACT TALENTED FACULTY MEMBERS: A GLOBAL OVERVIEW
(2023 , Master Thesis)Background: This thesis aims to find the common themes under which employee attraction strategies fall. The paper focuses primarily on strategies universities use to attract talented faculty members, by looking at strategies ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING EMPLOYEE'S PERFORMANCE LEVEL IN THE CONTEXT OF USING ELECTRONIC MONITORING SYSTEMS (EMS)
(2023 , Professional Masters Project)The rapid growth of information and communication technologies (ICT) influenced almost every field of our lives. Meanwhile, organizations are trying to take advantage of this situation by regularly checking these advancements. ... -
THE ROLE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN REDUCING CARBON EMISSION DURING COVID-19: A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
(2023 , Master Thesis)Greenhouse gas emission is primarily responsible for global warming and climate change, which are significantly impacting air quality, human health, business activity, and the overall economy. Corporate governance plays a ... -
THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM MAP IN THE STATE OF QATAR
(2023 , Professional Masters Project)Entrepreneurship activities draw the attention and support of today's leaders, who recognize their importance in constructing a robust economy that can compete in a highly dynamic marketplace. The research highlights the ... -
USING APPLICATIONS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN QATAR'S BROKERAGE FIRMS: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
(2023 , Master Thesis)Artificial Intelligence is becoming popular among organizations operating within financial and non-financial sectors. It is utilized in managing several aspects of organizational functions, including planning, controlling, ... -
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE CAPABILITIES OF SERVICE PROVIDERS IN SUSTAINING GROWTH OF THE MOBILE PAYMENT ECOSYSTEM IN QATAR
(2023 , Professional Masters Project)Post the pandemic, m-payments are gaining considerable traction in the state of Qatar. While several players operate in the m-payment ecosystem like banks, service providers, payment facilitators, and customers, the key ...
