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Validation of FFQ Against Food Records for Vitamin D in Qatar Population
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: The measurement of vitamin D nutritional status through dietary assessment is a cost effective method. Food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) is usually validated against food records (FR). There is no vitamin D ... -
Validation of Novel Transcriptional Targets that Underpin CD44-promoted breast cancer cell invasion
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Introduction: Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer worldwide, and metastasis is its worst aspect and the first cause of death. Metastasis is a multistep process, where an invasion is a recurring event. The process ... -
Validation of Selected Commercial Serological Assays for Diagnosis of COVID-19
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)As researchers around the globe rush to put the available antibody tests to use, concerns have been raised about their precision. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the performance of selected commercial & automated ... -
THE VALUE RELEVANCE OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS’ BOTTOM LINES IN THE EMERGING EGYPTIAN CAPITAL MARKET
( Qatar University , 2015 , Article)This study aims to examine the value relevance of the bottom lines of the financial statements in the Egyptian context after the inception of the new version of Egyptian Accounting Standards of 2006. Considering the ... -
Variability of Physical and Biogeochemical Parameters in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)The oceanographic data collected along a transect in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Qatar during late summer (September 2014) and winter (January 2015) have been analyzed to investigate the spatial and temporal ... -
Variability Of Wind System And Its Expected Effects On Oil Slick Movement In The Arabian Gulf
( Qatar University , 1992 , Article)The marine data required for the models of the oil spill movement prediction (current and wind data) are discussed. The available water current data in the Arabian Gulf can not be used with confidence because of lack of ... -
Variation Of The Electrical Properties Of Manganese Thin Films With Deposition Conditions
( Qatar University , 1989 , Article)The behaviour of the electrical properties of manganese thin films of different thickness (240 - 1500 A) evaporated under different deposition conditions was studied. The effect of the rate of evaporation (1-7 A/s), the ... -
Variation Orders in Building Projects in Khartoum State-Sudan: The Causes and the Impact on Projects Performance
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)"Occurrence of variation orders (VOs) is a common phenomenon in building projects and a challenging feature. Opinions and feedback of the stakeholders of building projects at Khartoum State – Sudan were investigated to ... -
Vegetation Changes in the Long Abandoned Farms in Qatar
( Qatar University , 1984 , Article)An attempt was made in this study to investigate the changes that occur in vegetation cover in the totally abandoned farms in Qatar. An effort was also made to compare the vegetation communities found in the abandoned farms ... -
The vegetation of the state of Qatar as related to landform and soil.
( Qatar University , 1990 , Article)The effect of landform and soil on the vegetation of the State of Qatar is described. Five major landform/soil subdivisions are recognized; depressions, wadis, rocky and conglomerate hammada surfaces, sand dunes and sabkhas. ... -
Vehicle identification using optimised ALPR.
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Vehicles are a common sight on the road. Tracking and monitoring suspicious vehicles for identification due to high similarity in structure and form leads to difficulties in differentiating between them. The unique identity ... -
Vehicle Inspection Policy and Emission Analysis in Kuwait
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)"Technical vehicle inspection centers are widespread in Kuwait. All vehicles should pass the test every two years if not older than six years or every one-year for other vehicles. This study provided an insight into the ... -
Verification of ACI- 549 Code for Flexural Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams Using FRCM
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)This paper presents an analytical study to verify the ACI 549-4R-16 code for experimentally tested Reinforced Concrete (RC) beams, which were strengthened to enhance the flexural capacity using Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious ... -
Vertical Distribution And Inter-Relations Of Oxygen And Nutrients In The Arabian Gulf And The Gulf Of Oman In Summer
( Qatar University , 1990 , Article)The distribution patterns of oxygen and nutrients (phosphate, nitrate, nitrite and ammonia) were studied along the Arabian shelf of the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, including the Strait of Hormuz, during September, ... -
Vibration Prediction Model for Building Developments Adjacent to Railways
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)This paper presents the experimental and computational evaluation of ground-borne noise and vibration impacts at sensitive receivers in the vicinity of existing track sections. Vibration problems occur as an effect of ... -
Vibrational Analysis Of TaBr5
( Qatar University , 1987 , Article)Vibrational analysis for TaBr5 is achieved on the basis of D3h symmetry and employing GF matrix method. Each vibration is quantitatively assigned according to the calculated values of the potential energy distributions. ... -
Vibrational Mechanics by Maple Practical Applications
( Qatar University Press (QU Press) , 2023 , Book)The book “Vibrational Mechanics by Maple Practical Applications” is designed to assist undergraduate and postgraduate students majoring in physics, mechanical engineering, electromechanical and aerospace engineering in ... -
Virtual Reality Module Depicting Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection as Educational Tool to Reduce Antibiotic Resistant Hospital-Acquired Bacterial Infections
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Introduction: Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are used as simulation models in student-patient interactive medical education and shown to enhance learning outcomes. The rise in global burden of infectious ... -
Virtual screening of anti-viral drugs and natural compounds for potential inhibition of the novel SARS-CoV-2 spike receptor-binding domain
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: The spike (S) protein of SARS-CoV-2 harbors the receptor-binding domain (RBD) that mediates the virus's entry to host cells. The aim of this study was to identify novel inhibitors that target the RBD domain of ... -
Viscosity Of Hydrocarbon Liquids Saturated With Gas
( Qatar University , 1995 , Article)Experimentally measured kinematic viscosities are reported for benzene, cyclohexane and n-heptane saturated with hydrogen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide. A Zeitfuchs cross-arm viscometer suspended in a unique design ...