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Radioactivity levels in the marine environment along the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Qatar
( Elsevier , 2015 , Article)A study on 137Cs, 40K, 226Ra, 228Ra, and 238U was carried out along the EEZ of Qatar. Results serve as the first ever baseline data. The level of 137Cs (mean value 1.6 ± 0.4 Bq m 3) in water filters was found to be in the ... -
Raman Spectroscopic and Microbial Study of Biofilms Hosted Gypsum Deposits in the Hypersaline Wetlands: Astrobiological Perspective
( Mary Ann Liebert Inc. , 2023 , Article)Gypsum (CaSO4.2H2O) has been identified at the surface of Mars, by both orbiters and rovers. Because gypsum mostly forms in the presence of liquid water as an essential element for sustaining microbial life and has a low ... -
Raman spectroscopy of the Dukhan sabkha: identification of geological and biogeological molecules in an extreme environment
( The Royal Society , 2010 , Article)The characterization of minerals and biogeological deposits in a terrestrial Arabian sabkha has a direct relevance for the exploration of Mars since the discovery by the NASA rovers Spirit and Opportunity of evaporate ... -
Random vector functional link neural network based ensemble deep learning for short-term load forecasting
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)Electric load forecasting is essential for the planning and maintenance of power systems. However, its un-stationary and non-linear properties impose significant difficulties in predicting future demand. This paper proposes ... -
Randomization in small sample surveys with the Halton sequence
( European Survey Research Association , 2018 , Article)Randomization has been widely used in surveys for various purposes such as within household respondent selection, rotation of questions and answer choices, and split sample (or ballot) technique for survey experiments. The ... -
Randomized clinical trial comparing abluminal biodegradable polymer sirolimus-eluting stents with durable polymer sirolimus-eluting stents: Nine months angiographic and 5-year clinical outcomes
( Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc , 2016 , Article)Background: The biodegradable polymer drug-eluting stents (DES) were developed to improve vascular healing. However, further data and longer-term follow-up are needed to confirm safety and efficacy of these stents. This ... -
Rapid Antibody-Based COVID-19 Mass Surveillance: Relevance, Challenges, and Prospects in a Pandemic and Post-Pandemic World.
( MDPI , 2020 , Article Review)The aggressive outbreak of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) as COVID-19 (coronavirus disease-2019) pandemic demands rapid and simplified testing tools for its effective management. Increased ... -
Rapid Curing Environmentally Degradable Polymeric Pill for Loss Circulation Treatment
( Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) , 2022 , Conference Paper)Loss circulation is frequent while drilling in naturally fractured or depleted reservoirs, which is usually associated with high non-productive time (NPT). Moreover, naturally pre-existing fractures may propagate when fluid ... -
Rapid decline in family size in Oman: Untangling the puzzles and paradoxes
( Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University , 2023 , Conference Paper)Sultanate of Oman has experienced a rapid demographic transition with a sharp decrease in fertility and family size in recent time that is quite stunning and more than expected, yet has remained largely unnoticed. It is ... -
Rapid Visual Detection of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Human Clinical Samples via Closed LAMP Assay Targeting mecA and spa Genes
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)The emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), particularly methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), poses a significant global health threat as these bacteria increasingly become resistant to the most available ... -
Rare earth elements and 143Nd/144Nd isotope ratio measurements using tandem ICP-CRC-MS/MS: Characterization of date palm (: Phoenix dactylifera L.)
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2017 , Article)Herein, tandem inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry with a collision/reaction cell (ICP-CRC-MS/MS) was used to accurately characterize the rare earth element (REE) pattern and the radiogenic isotope ratios of ... -
RAS-mediated oncogenic signaling pathways in human malignancies
( Elsevier , 2018 , Article Review)Abnormally activated RAS proteins are the main oncogenic driver that governs the functioning of major signaling pathways involved in the initiation and development of human malignancies. Mutations in RAS genes and or its ... -
Rasulids
( Macmillan Reference USA, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning , 2016 , Book chapter)n/a -
Rational Synthesis of Mixed Metal Oxide Clusters Supported on a Partially Etched MAX Phase for Efficient Electrocatalytic CO2 Conversion
( Springer , 2022 , Article)The precise fabrication of an efficient catalyst for CO2 conversion into beneficial hydrocarbons is particularly interesting for industrial and environmental applications. Herein, a three-dimensional (3D) hybrid of metal ... -
Rational synthesis of one-dimensional carbon nitride-based nanofibers atomically doped with Au/Pd for efficient carbon monoxide oxidation
( Elsevier , 2019 , Article)Controlled synthesis of carbon nitride nanostructures doped with noble metal-based catalysts is important in various catalytic applications. Herein, we developed a scalable, facile, and template-free approach for one-pot ... -
Rational synthesis of one-dimensional carbon nitride-based nanofibers atomically doped with Au/Pd for efficient carbon monoxide oxidation
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)Controlled synthesis of carbon nitride nanostructures doped with noble metal-based catalysts is important in various catalytic applications. Herein, we developed a scalable, facile, and template-free approach for one-pot ... -
Rational Synthesis of Porous Graphitic-like Carbon Nitride Nanotubes Codoped with Au and Pd as an Efficient Catalyst for Carbon Monoxide Oxidation
( American Chemical Society , 2019 , Article)The precise fabrication of efficient catalysts for CO oxidation is of particular interest in a wide range of industrial and environmental applications. Herein, a scalable method is presented for the controlled synthesis ... -
Rational synthesis of three-dimensional core-double shell upconversion nanodendrites with ultrabright luminescence for bioimaging application
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2019 , Article)Engineering the morphology of rare-earth doped NaYF4-based upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) can effectively tune their upconversion luminescence emission (UCLE) properties. Herein, we rationally synthesized a new class ... -
Rational synthesis, characterization, and application of environmentally friendly (polymer–carbon dot) hybrid composite film for fast and efficient UV-assisted Cd2+ removal from water
( Springer , 2020 , Article)Background: Carbon dots (CDs) are of particular interest in numerous applications. However, their efficiency for heavy metal removal from wastewater was not yet reported. Herein, we rationally synthesized CDs from petroleum ... -
Reaction Kinetics of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) with Diethylenetriamine and 1-Amino-2-propanol in Nonaqueous Solvents Using Stopped-Flow Technique
( American Chemical Society , 2016 , Article)In this work, the reaction kinetics of carbon dioxide (CO2) with diethylenetriamine (DETA) and 1-amino-2-propanol (1-AP) in methanol and ethanol systems were measured using the stopped flow technique over a temperature ...