College of Arts & Sciences: Recent submissions
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Efficient lithium recovery from simulated brine using a hybrid system: Direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD) and electrically switched ion exchange (ESIX)
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) brine is a readily available resource hub in many countries, fulfilling the country's freshwater need by SWRO, yet lower in a concentration of high-demand elements like Li. This study outlines ... -
Advancing steel protection with Ceria@Talc-8-hydroxyquinoline modified Polyurethane coatings
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This research delves into a hybrid framework involving the synthesis of composite particles combining ceria-modified talc (CeO2@Talc) through a chemical precipitation method. The hybrid particles were then loaded with ... -
Enhanced photo-electro catalytic CO2 conversion using transition metal doped TiO2 nanoparticles
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The Fe, Co, and Ni-doped TiO2 were synthesised by sol–gel process, and the nanomaterials were coated on electrodes through a slurry with Nafion. This study aims to use prepared nanoparticles of Fe, Co, and Ni-doped TiO2 ... -
TiO2-Mesoporous Ceria Carrier Modified with Sodium Benzoate: An Innovative Polyurethane Matrix for Enhanced Corrosion Protection of steel
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)An advanced corrosion protection system, distinguished by multilevel corrosion inhibition, was developed by integrating modified hybrid carriers strategically reinforced within a polyurethane (PU) matrix. For this purpose, ... -
Improvement in inhibition performance of anti-corrosion coatings using polyolefin matrix embedded with modified TiO2 nanoparticles
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Corrosion remains a critical issue for steel structures, leading to costly repairs and potential failures in industrial sectors. This study presents the development and characterization of polyolefin coatings for enhanced ... -
Enhanced lithium separation from brines using nanofiltration (NF) technology: A review
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This study investigates the dynamics of the lithium (Li) market, focusing particularly on the use of nanofiltration (NF) membranes for Li extraction from various brines. It covers a range of aqueous resources, including ... -
The interface of machine learning and carbon quantum dots: From coordinated innovative synthesis to practical application in water control and electrochemistry
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)Not long ago, carbon quantum dots (CQDs) came into view as a revolutionary class of materials, propelling advancements in water remediation and electrochemical technology. This comprehensive review explores the cutting-edge ... -
The role of PTP1B in cardiometabolic disorders and endothelial dysfunction
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2025 , Article Review)Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a global health concern that accounts for a large share of annual mortality. Endothelial dysfunction is the main underlying factor that eventually leads to cardiovascular events. Recent ... -
Differential protection against SARS-CoV-2 reinfection pre- and post-Omicron
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has rapidly evolved over short timescales, leading to the emergence of more transmissible variants such as Alpha and Delta1, 2–3. The arrival of the Omicron ... -
Enhancing eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) yield and water use efficiency through optimized irrigation and nitrogen practices in open field conditions
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This study evaluated the interactive effects of deficit irrigation and nitrogen application on eggplant growth and yield under water scarcity in Northern Qatar (2022–2023). Two irrigation regimes were tested: full irrigation ... -
Hepatitis C virus transmission among people who inject drugs in the Middle East and North Africa: mathematical modeling analyses of incidence and intervention impact
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundThe Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is the most affected by hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection globally. This study aimed to estimate HCV incidence among people who inject drugs (PWID) in MENA and ... -
Evaluating chemiluminescent immunoassays for syphilis detection: A comparative analysis
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundSyphilis, caused by Treponema pallidum (TP), remains a significant global public health concern, with approximately 8 million new cases annually. Diagnosing syphilis is challenging due to its often-asymptomatic ... -
Evaluating Hospital Admission Data as Indicators of COVID-19 Severity: A National Assessment in Qatar.
( Oxford University Press , 2025 , Article)Accurately assessing SARS-CoV-2 infection severity is essential for understanding the health impact of the infection and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions. This study investigated whether SARS-CoV-2-associated ... -
Impact of a potential Chlamydia vaccine in the USA: mathematical modelling analyses.
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2024 , Article)(CT) infection is a global health challenge. New approaches are needed to control CT disease burden. An age-structured deterministic mathematical model calibrated to nationally representative population-based data was ... -
"Your taste in fashion is bad": The role of state of anger in aggressive behavior using the hot sauce paradigm
( Cogent OA , 2020 , Article)This study investigates a mediator of the link between anger induction and subsequent aggressive behavior: the state of anger. One hundred three female participants were randomly assigned to three groups and were given ... -
A fouling-resistant mixed-matrix nanofiltration membrane based on covalently cross-linked Ti3C2TX (MXene)/cellulose acetate
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)A new fouling-resistant mixed-matrix nanofiltration membrane based on a covalently cross-linked Ti3C2TX (MXene)/cellulose acetate (MXene@CA) composite was fabricated by phase inversion followed by formaldehyde cross-linking. ... -
A new oscillator with mega-stability and its Hamilton energy: Infinite coexisting hidden and self-excited attractors
( American Institute of Physics Inc. , 2020 , Article)In this paper, we introduce an interesting new megastable oscillator with infinite coexisting hidden and self-excited attractors (generated by stable fixed points and unstable ones), which are fixed points and limit cycles ... -
Age could be driving variable SARS-CoV-2 epidemic trajectories worldwide
( Public Library of Science , 2020 , Article)Current geographic spread of documented severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections shows heterogeneity. This study explores the role of age in potentially driving differentials in infection ... -
A novel hybrid secure image encryption based on Julia set of fractals and 3D lorenz chaotic map
( MDPI , 2020 , Article)Chaos-based encryption schemes have attracted many researchers around the world in the digital image security domain. Digital images can be secured using existing chaotic maps, multiple chaotic maps, and several other ... -
A new megastable nonlinear oscillator with infinite attractors
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Dynamical systems with megastable properties are very rare in the literature. In this paper, we introduce a new two-dimensional megastable dynamical system with a line of equilibria, having an infinite number of stable ...
