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The Arabic version of the modified-abbreviated math anxiety scale: Psychometric properties, gender differences, and associations with different forms of anxiety and math achievement
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2023 , Article)Background: This study examined the psychometric properties (factor structure, measurement invariance, convergent and criterion validity, inter-correlations, and reliabilities) of an Arabic version of the modified-Abbreviated ... -
The Arabic version of the sleep hygiene index: Linguistic validation and cultural adaptation among University students in Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2021 , Article)Introduction: Sleep is necessary for maintaining adequate health and well-being. However, several behavioral and environmental factors, known as sleep hygiene, could affect sleep quality, contributing to the development ... -
The aspire zone in Doha: A post-occupancy evaluation of the long-term legacies of the 2006 Asian games
( Henry Stewart Publications , 2016 , Article)The rapid diffusion of themed-sport areas as legacies of mega-sporting events is a phenomenon gaining growing attention worldwide. An example of this is offered by the city of Doha. On the occasion of the 2006 Asian Games, ... -
The assessment of cadmium, chromium, copper, and nickel tolerance and bioaccumulation by shrub plant Tetraena qataranse
( Nature Publishing Group , 2019 , Article)Heavy metals constitute some of the most significant environmental contaminants today. The abundance of naturally growing Tetraena qataranse around Ras Laffan oil and gas facilities in the state of Qatar reflects its ... -
The Assessment of Pedestrian-Vehicle Conflicts at Crosswalks Considering Sudden Pedestrian Speed Change Events
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Introduction: Pedestrians are vulnerable road users. In Japan, more than one-third of the fatalities in traffic crashes are pedestrians and most accidents occur as the pedestrians cross a road. To evaluate alternative ... -
The Association Between Board of Directors' Effectiveness and Audit Fees in State-Owned Enterprises
(2021 , Master Thesis)This study examines the association between board of directors' effectiveness and audit fees in state-owned enterprises (SOEs). Furthermore, this study examines the effect of three country-related indices (the Strength ... -
The association between firm characteristics and the quality characteristics of the internal audit function in the UK: An agency perspective
( Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. , 2019 , Article)This study investigates firm characteristics that may affect the IAF's quality characteristics: size, independence, methodology, and competence. Its motivation is that a firm's agency and economic costs can affect its way ... -
The Association Between Health Information Seeking and Behavior Change Related to Physical Activity among Qatari Adolescents
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Objectives: This study aimed at exploring health information seeking behavior among Qatari adolescents and assessing the influence of information obtained from different sources on PA behavior change. In addition, the study ... -
The association between Insomnia Disorder and Depression in the General Population of Qatar: the Role of Inflammatory Disease
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: There is emerging evidence that supports a role for inflammatory processes and insomnia in the pathophysiology of depression. However, little is known about the role of inflammation in depression and insomnia ... -
The association between intellectual capital and financial performance in the Islamic banking industry: An analysis of the GCC banks
( Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. , 2019 , Article)Purpose: The purpose of this study is to empirically investigate the impact of intellectual capital (IC) on the financial performance of Islamic banks operating in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Design/met ... -
THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN PRIOR ANTIBIOTIC EXPOSURE AND ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANT URINARY TRACT INFECTION IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CLIENTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS
(06-2 , Master Thesis)This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to quantify the association between prior antibiotic exposure and subsequent antibiotic resistant urinary tract infection (UTI) in clients in primary healthcare settings. ... -
The Association Between Religiosity, Spirituality, and Medication Adherence Among Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases: A Systematic Review of the Literature
( Springer , 2022 , Article)This systematic review aimed to summarize the literature on the relationship between religiosity or spirituality (R/S) and medication adherence among patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and to describe the nature ... -
The Association between Zinc and Copper and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Adults
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Cardiometabolic risk (CMR) factors increase the likelihood of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD). In Qatar, 24% of the total deaths are attributed to CVDs. Several nutritional disturbances have been linked to high ... -
The Association of Hypertension with Increased Mortality Rate During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Update with Meta-analysis
( Springer Science and Business Media B.V. , 2023 , Article Review)Background and Aim The impact of multiple risk factors on COVID-19 mortality has been previously reported in multiple systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive update on ... -
The associations between mental well-being and adherence to physical activity guidelines in patients with cardiovascular disease: Results from the scottish health survey
( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article)The association between physical activity (PA) and mental well-being in individuals with a cardiovascular disease (CVD) is poorly studied. The objective of this study was to assess the association between mental well-being ... -
The asymmetric effects of oil price on economic growth in Turkey and Saudi Arabia: New evidence from nonlinear ARDL approach
( Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics , 2017 , Article)The immediate purpose of this paper is to examine and compare the potential asymmetric oil price effects on real GDP growth in two different countries with differing dependence on oil from the Middle East: Saudi Arabia and ... -
The attitude and knowledge of pediatricians and family physicians toward COVID-19 vaccination in children: A cross-sectional study
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article)COVID-19 vaccines to children are expected to reduce the transmission of the disease to high-risk groups and achieve herd immunity in younger populations. A positive attitude toward COVID-19 vaccination in children among ... -
The attitudes and practices of United Arab Emirates consumers towards food waste: A nationwide cross-sectional study
( F1000 Research Ltd , 2024 , Article)Background: Reducing global food waste is an international environmental, health, and sus-tainability priority. Although significant reductions have been achieved across the food chain, progress by UAE households and ... -
The attributes of future 2030 engineers in Qatar for innovation and knowledge based economy
( American Society for Engineering Education , 2016 , Conference Paper)Recent studies emphasize the needs of a wider set of skills engineers require than ever thought. These studies continue to emphasize that technical content knowledge and competencies are essential for any engineer; however, ... -
The automation of the development of classification models and improvement of model quality using feature engineering techniques
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Recently pipelines of machine learning-based classification models have become important to codify, orchestrate, and automate the workflow to produce an effective machine learning model. In this article, we propose a ...