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Editorial: Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Inhibitors: Blocking Angiogenesis and Improving Outcomes.
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OMICS International
, 2015 , Article)
Tumor tissues are just like normal tissues; require nutrients, oxygen
and the ability to evacuate waste products and CO2, the process of
angiogenesis or (tumor-associated vascularization) addresses these
needs to tumor ...
Pharmacy Student and Preceptor Impressions of Faculty Liaison Visits to Experiential Training Sites
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
, 2015 , Article)
Objective. To characterize preceptor and student views about and experiences with faculty liaison visits to practice sites during clinical internships.
Methods. A survey was administered at the conclusion of each of the ...
Novel 1,5-diphenyl-6-substituted 1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-4(5H)-ones induced apoptosis in RKO colon cancer cells
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Taylor & Francis
, 2015 , Article)
Novel 1,5-diphenyl-6-substituted-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-4(5H)-ones were synthesized and characterized. All compounds were screened for their anti-proliferative activities in five different cancer cell lines. The results ...
Teaching writing in Qatari early years education: the perceptions of early childhood teachers
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
The present study aimed at 1) exploring early childhood teachers' perceptions about teaching writing in Qatari early years settings, and 2) identifying the impact of several social-demographics variables on these views. ...
How to improve sustainability inside higher educational institutions: A strategic plan for Qatar University
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
Designing and implementing sustainable solutions means to take responsibility for the welfare of future generations as well as for our environment and planet. Positive approach towards sustainability should be an essential ...
A program for obese youth at-risk for diabetes in Qatar
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2015 , Article)
Background: Obesity is an international public health problem well documented in Qatar among children and adolescents and contributes to diabetes, a disease already highly prevalent in the country. We describe an intervention ...
A learning factory: Enhancing societal needs awareness and innovation through manufacturing class
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2015 , Article)
The manufacturing course is a common course in most Mechanical and Industrial Engineering programs around the world. In this course, various aspects of product design and manufacturing process selection are discussed. ...
Impact of HR retention strategies in healthcare: The case of Qatar
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2015 , Article)
Retention of healthcare workers is an international challenge. The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that in two decades, the shortage of healthcare workers will double. This puts a pressure on the policy makers to ...
An asymmetrical six-phase induction motor drive based on nine-arm Modular Multilevel Converter (9AMMC) with circulating current suppression
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
Asymmetrical six-phase (dual three-phase) induction motors have received significant attention in high power medium voltage drive applications. Normally, two three-phase voltage source converters are used to supply the ...
A cascaded boost inverter-based open-end winding three-phase induction motor drive for photovoltaic-powered pumping applications
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
Although PWM inverter-fed drives are now a well-established technology in industrial applications, the generation of common mode voltage associated with these modulation techniques results in undesired bearing current and ...