Browsing by Publisher "Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)"
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A BCI m-Learning System
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Mobile learning can help in evolving students learning strength and comprehension skills. A connection is required to enable such devices communicate between each other. Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) can read brain signals ... -
A Call for implementing minimum age condition to protect young athletes' human rights
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2021 , Article)Sport is considered a favorable activity for children. Through participating in sport, children can acquire several skills and develop character traits like cooperation, teamwork, resilience, and focus. Nevertheless, it ... -
A Comparison Study in the Management of Ectopic Pregnancy between State of Qatar and Kingdom of Bahrain
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2007 , Article)Ectopic pregnancy is of increasing concern to gynecologists since it is a major cause of maternal mortality and morbidity in reproductive age women. It occurs when the conceptus implants in an abnormal position other than ... -
A Fully Functional Secure Ubiquitous Healthcare Monitoring System
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES Recent advances in sensing, communication and actuation are leading to the next generation of Telemedicine when integrated with Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs). They have a great potential in ... -
A General Framework for Designing Sparse FIR MIMO Equalizers Based on Sparse Approximation
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)In broadband communications, the long channel delay spread, defined as the duration in time, or samples, over which the channel impulse response (CIR) has significant energy, is too long and results in a highly-frequency-selective ... -
A learning factory: Enhancing societal needs awareness and innovation through manufacturing class
( 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. ... -
A Low Power Reconfigurable Multi-sensing Platform For Gas Application
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)Presence of toxic gases and accidental explosions in gas industries have turned the researcher to innovate an electronic nose system which can indicate the nature and the parameters of the gas passing through different ... -
A Multi-echelon Network Distribution Model For Emergency Resource Planning
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)Resource planning in emergency management is a challenging task as it involves disaster situations where the demands are rapidly increasing and the resources are scarce. Conventional planning involves a centralized network ... -
A New Class of Electrocatalyst Materials for Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Applications
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) has been attracting lots of attention as a power source for transportation, stationary and portable electronic devices due to the high energy density of methanol and ease of handling compared ... -
A new pedagogic modules for training graduate student in research methodology
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2015 , Conference Paper)Research Methodology is a required course common to most graduate programs globally. The applied research methodology course at the College of Engineering, Qatar University is a compulsory course for all graduate students. ... -
A New Structural View Of The Holy Book Based On Specific Words: Towards Unique Chapters (surat) And Sentences (ayat) Characterization In The Quran
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)In the context of web Islamic data analysis and authentication an important task is to be able to authenticate the holy book if published in the net. For that purpose, in order to detect texts contained in the holy book, ... -
A Pilot Assessment Of Lead Contamination In Qatari Shooting Ranges
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)Qataris are increasingly becoming interested in sport shooting at indoor and outdoor areas where lead (Pb) contamination can become an environmental health hazard, especially since high salinity and low organic matter ... -
A Pilot Study On Cognitive-behavioral Approach For Combatting Childhood Obesity In Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Levels of overweight and obesity have reached alarming proportions in Qatar and other Gulf nations. In Qatar, the need to establish national strategies for the prevention and treatment of obesity was recognized in the ... -
A Pilot Study on Evaluating the Microbial Quality of Produce Sold at the Wholesale Produce Market in Doha Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)Environmental and sanitary conditions play a major role on the quality of fresh produce. The Wholesale Produce Market (WPM) in Doha is an open-air market located in close proximity to the livestock market and slaughterhouse. ... -
A Profile of Journalists in Qatar: Traits, Attitudes and Values
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)The Qatari media system is emerging rapidly to cater for the rapid socio-economic change and sustainable development the country is witnessing since its independence in December 18th, 1997. Since the accession of H.H Sheikh ... -
A program for obese youth at-risk for diabetes in Qatar
( 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 Prospective Implementation of Plant-Associated Microbes for a Sustainable Agriculture in Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Abstract Background: The plant growth and production rely on the supporting favorable environmental conditions throughout its growing stages. In harsh environmental conditions such as in Qatar, agricultural growth is limited ... -
A protocol to investigate the stability of 0.9% sodium chloride IV fluid bags in the prehospital setting of Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2022 , Article)Background: 0.9% sodium chloride (NaCl) fluid bags are commonly stored in ambulances. Despite that the ambulances normally use air-conditioning during operational shifts, NaCl bags are exposed to deviations from the ... -
A qualitative study of student attitudes, perceptions, beliefs, outlook and context in Qatar: Persistence in higher education
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Article)This study attempts to address the challenges of students in higher education in Qatar. The study draws on student perceptions, beliefs, outlook, and context; we approach the study through grounded means by posing leading ... -
A Qualitative Study of Student Perceptions, Beliefs, Outlook and Context in Qatar: Persistence in Higher Education
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Qatar has gone through an educational reform in year 2000; its educational and particularly schooling system went through a major overhaul from K-12 reaching higher education providers. The major reasons for the educational ...
