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Roadmap for hydrogen society/economy supported by petroleum sector
( Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University , 2019 , Conference Paper)Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) special report on Global Warming of 1.5?C presents the assessment concerning accelerated deep decarbonization, which is at the core of global mitigation strategy. The same ... -
Robotic probe positioning system for structural health monitoring
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2018 , Conference Paper)Structural health Monitoring (SHM) is a very critical component for sustainable civil and mechanical structures in modern urban settings. The sky-scrappers and huge bridges in modern metropolis today are essential aspects ... -
A robust field-based method to screen heat tolerance in wheat
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Wheat is highly sensitive to heat shocks and their timing. Hence, field-based ranking for heat tolerance may be confounded by phenological variations at the time of heat events. A photoperiod-extension method (PEM) was ... -
Rodent-borne parasites in Qatar: A possible risk at the human-animal-ecosystem interface
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Rodents are known reservoirs for a diverse group of zoonotic pathogens that can pose a threat to human health. Therefore, it is crucial to investigate these pathogens to institute prevention and control measures. To achieve ... -
Role of animal research in human malignancies
( Elsevier , 2019 , Book chapter)Animal models are the central backbone in relation to providing the safety information of xenobiotics, the nature of chemicals present in the environment, and understanding the developmental process in disease pathogenesis ... -
The Role of Apolipoproteins in the Commonest Cancers: A Review
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Apolipoproteins (APOs) are vital structural components of plasma lipoproteins that are involved in lipid metabolism and transport. Recent studies have reported an association between apolipoprotein dysregulation and the ... -
Role of biochar in anaerobic microbiome enrichment and methane production enhancement during olive mill wastewater biomethanization
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2023 , Article)The current research work attempted to investigate, for the first time, the impact of biochar addition, on anaerobic digestion of olive mill wastewater with different initial chemical oxygen demand loads in batch cultures ... -
The Role of Cardiac Myosin Binding Protein C3 in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy- Progress and Novel Therapeutic Opportunities
( Wiley , 2016 , Article)Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a common autosomal dominant genetic cardiovascular disorder marked by genetic and phenotypic heterogeneity. Mutations in the gene encodes the cardiac myosin-binding protein C, cMYBPC3 ... -
The role of CD44, hyaluronan and NHE1 in cardiac remodeling.
( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)Cardiac remodeling, characterized by excessive extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling, predisposes the heart to failure if left unresolved. Understanding the signaling mechanisms involved in excessive extracellular matrix ... -
The Role of Epstein-Barr Virus in Cervical Cancer: A Brief Update.
( Frontiers Media , 2018 , Article Review)Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) belongs to the group of gamma-herpes viruses and was the first recognized human oncovirus. EBV is responsible for infectious mononucleosis and multiple lymphoid and epithelial malignancies including ... -
The role of genetic and epigenetic GNAS alterations in the development of early-onset obesity
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)BackgroundGNAS (guanine nucleotide-binding protein, alpha stimulating) is an imprinted gene that encodes Gsα, the α subunit of the heterotrimeric stimulatory G protein. This subunit mediates the signalling of a diverse ... -
Role of genetics in eleven of the most common autoimmune diseases in the post genome-wide association studies era
( Verduci Editore s.r.l , 2023 , Article)Autoimmune diseases (ADs) are common conditions in which an individual’s immune system reacts against its healthy cells. This condition is a common cause of morbidity and mortality, with an estimated prevalence ranging ... -
Role of Graphene Oxide in Bacterial Cellulose−Gelatin Hydrogels for Wound Dressing Applications
( American Chemical Society , 2022 , Article)Biopolymer-based hydrogels have several advantages, including robust mechanical, high biocompatibility, and excellent properties. These hydrogels can be ideal wound dressing materials and advantageous to repair and regenerate ... -
Role of HMGB1 and its associated signaling pathways in human malignancies
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The High-Mobility Group Box-1 (HMGB1), a non-histone chromatin-associated protein, plays a crucial role in cancer growth and response to therapy as it retains a pivotal role in promoting both cell death and survival. HMGB1 ... -
Role of Inflammatory Cytokines, Growth Factors and Adipokines in Adipogenesis and Insulin Resistance
( Springer , 2021 , Article Review)Obesity, manifested by increased adiposity, represents a main cause of morbidity in the developed countries, causing increased risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Recruitment of macrophages and activation ... -
Role of metal oxide nanofibers in water purification
( Elsevier , 2021 , Book chapter)Water treatment through nanomaterials and nanocomposites is a booming research area, since water resources are of prime importance for human sustainability. Having high permeability, optimum pore size, and specific surface ... -
The Role of Multidisciplinary Chemistry Informal Research Programs in Building Research Competencies and Attitudes
( American Chemical Society , 2022 , Article)This article is focused on the effectiveness of an innovative research-based learning model that employs chemistry-based research projects in developing high school students' research competency and attitudes. The ... -
Role of NAD+ in regulating cellular and metabolic signaling pathways
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article Review)BackgroundNicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), a critical coenzyme present in every living cell, is involved in a myriad of metabolic processes associated with cellular bioenergetics. For this reason, NAD+ is often ... -
Role of non-coding RNA networks in leukemia progression, metastasis and drug resistance.
( BMC , 2020 , Article Review)Early-stage detection of leukemia is a critical determinant for successful treatment of the disease and can increase the survival rate of leukemia patients. The factors limiting the current screening approaches to leukemia ... -
Role of organic cation in modern lead-based perovskites
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)Hybrid organic-inorganic metal perovskites (ABX3, A- organic cation, B-metal ion, X-halide ion) have shown significant potential as thin-film solar cells or Dye solar cells (DSC) materials. Using a time-dependent density ...