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Assessment of delay factors in construction of sport facilities through multi criteria decision making
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Taylor and Francis Ltd.
, 2019 , Article)
The construction of sports facilities widened drastically as the number of sport events gradually increased during the last two decades in the global environment. The requirements of International Federations to host these ...
Nonlinear modeling and dynamic analysis of bioengineering hyper-elastic tubes based on different material models
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Springer
, 2019 , Article)
In this research, nonlinear vibrations of a hyper-elastic tube accounting for large deflection and moderate rotation have been examined. The hyper-elastic tube is assumed to be surrounded by a nonlinear hardening elastic ...
Profitability of Expectation Based on Trading Rules: A Study on Kuwait Stock Market
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Qatar University
, 2008 , Article)
This paper provides empirical evidence on the profitability of the alternative expectation formation mechanisms in the case of Kuwait Stock Exchange as an example of an emerging market. The results indicate that both ...
12/15-Lipoxygenase-Derived Lipid Metabolites Induce Retinal Endothelial Cell Barrier Dysfunction: Contribution of NADPH Oxidase
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Public Library of Science
, 2013 , Article)
The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the effect of 12/15- lipoxygenase (12/15-LOX) metabolites on retinal endothelial cell (REC) barrier function. FITC-dextran flux across the REC monolayers and electrical ...
Seroprevalence and epidemiological correlates of Toxoplasma gondii infections among patients referred for hospital-based serological testing in Doha, Qatar
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BioMed Central
, 2008 , Article)
Background. The city of Doha in Qatar has a high density of feral cats and there is a high risk of toxoplasmosis for the resident human population. No data currently exist for the prevalence of infection with Toxoplasma ...
The prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity symptoms in schoolchildren in a highly consanguineous community
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Karger
, 2008 , Article)
Objective: The objective of the present study was to find the prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity (ADH) symptoms in a sample of primary schoolchildren in Qatar and investigate the behaviour of the children with ...
Characterising the aetiology of severe acute gastroenteritis among patients visiting a hospital in Qatar using real-time polymerase chain reaction
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BioMed Central Ltd.
, 2013 , Article)
Background: Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) remains a common cause of clinic visits and hospitalizations, though its aetiology has not been determined in Qatar.
Methods: We performed a prospective, emergency department–based ...
Evidence-Based Medicine; Climbing a Mountain for a Better Decision-Making
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Open Access Text
, 2015 , Article)
Evidence-Based Medicine is a relatively new term used in medical sittings and Health Information Technology (HIT). It is a form of medicine that integrates practitioners’ expertise with the best available practical evidences ...
Characterisation of winter respiratory viral infections in patients with asthma and COPD in Qatar
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Springer Verlag
, 2013 , Article)
Respiratory viruses in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma have not been characterised in Qatar. This study aimed to identify the most common viral strains responsible for respiratory tract ...
Using Health Information Technology to Enhance a Culture of Safety
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OMICS International
, 2016 , Article)
It was astonishing to learn that as many as 98,000 Americans die
annually in hospitals due to preventable medical errors. This number is
expected to increase as many of the medical care occur in ambulatory
settings ...