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Introduction to nanotechnology
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Elsevier
, 2019 , Book chapter)
Nanotechnology describes the science and technology related to the control and manipulation of matter and devices on a scale less than 100 nm and involves fields such as applied physics, materials science, chemistry, ...
Guiding Factors and Surface Modification Strategies for Biomaterials in Pharmaceutical Product Development
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Elsevier
, 2019 , Book chapter)
With the technological advent in the field of drug delivery and medicines, biomaterials become important owing to their properties such as biocompatibility, functionality, and bioactive and bioinert nature. However, the ...
Management of cardiovascular disorders and the pharmacist's role: Hypertension
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Elsevier
, 2019 , Book chapter)
Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. The prevalence of hypertension is high globally, especially with a new definition by the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association. ...
Counterfeit medicines: A quick review on crime against humanity
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Elsevier
, 2019 , Book chapter)
Counterfeit (falsified) medicines are dangerous and kill people. The global trade with falsified medicines is booming and it threatens the integrity of the healthcare system. The syndicates make a lot of money in this ...
"It brings out the best": Incorporating positive health into health promotion initiatives from the UAE's physically active
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Springer
, 2019 , Book chapter)
Traditional health promotion efforts focus on reducing factors that contribute to ill-health, such as sedentary behavior or smoking. Yet, this focus on negative or deficit behaviors overlooks those who engage in positive ...
Ontology for continuous learning and support
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Springer International Publishing
, 2019 , Book chapter)
Acquiring new knowledge and skills is the principal goal of any educational institution. Universities planned always to improve the learning methods to offer high academic competencies qualities for students. These ...
University Social Augmenters Brand Equity: Do University Social Augmenters Possess Brand Characteristics? An Abstract
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Springer Nature
, 2019 , Book chapter)
Do university social augmenters have brand equity? To answer this question, the study conceptualizes, develops, and empirically examines a model of university social augmenters brand equity (USABE). We define university ...
Patient Counseling and Education: Models and Methods in Pharmacy Practice
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Elsevier
, 2019 , Book chapter)
Patient counseling and education in pharmacy practice is essential to develop the role of pharmacist within the healthcare system. As such, pharmacists largely depend on communication with patients to fulfill their mission ...
Corporate Social Responsibility and Performance in the State of Qatar: Reality and Challenges
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IGI Global Publishing
, 2019 , Book chapter)
This chapter aims to examines the situation, facts, and challenges of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate social performance (CSP) in the State of Qatar. Some theories related to both constructs are presented ...
Tunisia’s “civic parallelism”: Lessons for Arab democratization
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Taylor and Francis
, 2019 , Book chapter)
This chapter suggests that knowledge must be situated at the centre of explorations of Arab democratization, primarily through the inclusion of subaltern voices. To demonstrate this line of argument, the chapter addresses ...