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Views and experiences of decision-makers on organisational safety culture and medication errors
( Wiley , 2020 , Article)In 2017, the World Health Organization published “Medication Without Harm, WHO Global Patient Safety Challenge,” to reduce patient harm caused by unsafe medication use practices. While the five objectives emphasise the ... -
Views of the Gulf Cooperation Council among Qatari and Other Gulf Nationals
( The Social and Economic Survey Research Institute, Qatar University , 2016 , Report)Here we examine the orientations of Qatari citizens toward the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) as revealed in a pan-GCC survey conducted in 2016. We assess general attitudes toward the Council as an institution, toward ... -
Vigorous Physical Activity Is Associated With Better Glycated Hemoglobin and Lower Fear of Hypoglycemia Scores in Youth With Type 1 Diabetes: A 2-Year Follow-Up Study
( Frontiers Media , 2020 , Article)To correlate glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and fear of hypoglycemia scores with physical activity (PA) levels in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D) over a period of 2 years. Twenty-eight children and 33 ... -
Violators versus non-violators of information security measures in organizations-A study of distinguishing factors
( Taylor and Francis Inc. , 2019 , Article)The present study analyzes the elements that differentiate violators from non-violators of information security measures. Various elements are derived from established theories and models such as general deterrence theory, ... -
Violence against women in Qatari Society
( Duke University Press , 2009 , Article)This study is the first of its kind using field and documentary research sources. While official sources on the subject have proven the limitations of such data, the study uses a field survey of a sample of 2,787 women ... -
Viral meningitis : an overview
( Springer-Verlag , 2021 , Article)Meningitis is a serious condition that affects the central nervous system. It is an inflammation of the meninges, which is the membrane that surrounds both the brain and the spinal cord. Meningitis can be caused by bacterial, ... -
Viral metagenomics analysis of stool specimens from children with unresolved gastroenteritis in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) is associated with significant global morbidity and mortality, especially among children under five years of age. Viruses are well established as etiologic agents of gastroenteritis since they ... -
Viral-Induced Enhanced Disease Illness
( Frontiers Media , 2018 , Article)Understanding immune responses to viral infections is crucial to progress in the quest for effective infection prevention and control. The host immunity involves various mechanisms to combat viral infections. Under certain ... -
Virtual and Augmented Reality in Surgery
( Springer , 2020 , Book chapter)To provide an overview of the novel applications of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies within the realm of Surgery. This chapter will clarify the concepts associated with AR and VR in the context ... -
Virtual environments for improving construction site safety
( Taylor & Francis , 2011 , Article)This paper aims to present a visual simulation technique for improving construction site safety based on virtual construction environments (VCE). Additionally, the paper presents a framework to conduct true ‘what-if’ ... -
Virtual flux oriented sensorless direct power control of qzs inverter connected to grid for solar pv applications
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2019 , Conference Paper)Impedance source inverters (Z-source and Quazi-Z-source (QZS)) are the promising converter topologies in the future generation because of the buck, boost and buck-boost modes of operation. In this paper, three phase voltage ... -
Virtual Inertia Support in Power Systems for High Penetration of Renewables - Overview of Categorization, Comparison, and Evaluation of Control Techniques
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2022 , Article)By replacing conventional generation units with renewable energy sources (RESs), the power system gains an alternate source of future power generation and a better environmental platform. RESs, on the other hand, are unable ... -
Virtual Interactive Imagery: Virtual Reality in the Treatment of Obesity
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2022 , Conference Paper)This paper proposes a multidisciplinary framework that applies psychological treatment. The framework uses virtual reality to apply guided imagery scenarios, where a person imagines a certain situation positively, to better ... -
Virtual mimic of lab experiment using the computer-based Aspen Plus® Sensitivity Analysis Tool to boost the attainment of experiment's learning outcomes and mitigate potential pandemic confinements
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2022 , Article)The computer-based Aspen Plus® Sensitivity Analysis Tool (APSAT) was used as a virtual environment to mimic a gas absorption lab experiment in the Unit Operations Lab within the curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in ... -
Virtual network advance reservation
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2015 , Conference Paper)Network virtualization provides a promising means of hosting multiple client infrastructures over a physical substrate. Now one of the key concerns here is how to map virtual network requests onto physical nodes and links, ... -
Virtual network mapping for cloud services under probabilistic regional failures
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2014 , Conference Paper)Network virtualization is critical for distributing cloud services over expanded distances and improving scalability and responsiveness. However many providers are very concerned about maintaining high availability, ... -
Virtual Reality Falconry: Simulation of a Traditional Qatari Sport Methodology and Techniques
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2018 , Conference Paper)This paper talks about the process of developing a game called 'Virtual Reality Falconry'. The game is a simulation of the traditional Qatari hunting sport. Falconry refers to the process of hunting wild preys in their ... -
Virtual reality for ambulance simulation environment
( Springer , 2022 , Article)Simulations are beneficial in evaluating clinicians' empirical competencies through practical skills, prioritizing, and decision-making as part of patient care scenarios generally run in a full-scale physical context. ... -
Virtual reality for rich interaction with cultural heritage sites
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2021 , Conference Paper)Archaeological sites represent an important dimension of history and civilization. The aim of this work is to is to document the heritage buildings as part of a preservation process of the heritage environment by creating ... -
Virtual Reality Game for Falconry
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)Traditions and culture play a major role in our society, as they are the source of a person's pride and honor. One of Qatar's National Vision 2030 pillars that relates to the social development aims at preserving Qatar's ...
