Qatar University Annual Research Forum & Exhibition: Recent submissions
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Prevalence of Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia and its Association with Prediabetes, Dyslipidemia and Subclinical Inflammation Markers among Young Healthy Adults in Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Aim: To investigate the prevalence of asymptomatic hyperuricemia in Qatar and to examine its association with changes in markers of dyslipidemia, prediabetes and subclinical inflammation. Methods: A cross-sectional study ... -
Evaluation of a Mobile Application Tool to Assist Health Care Providers in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment and Management
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment and management (RAM) services face many challenges and barriers in the community. Mobile technology offers the opportunity to empower patients and improve access to ... -
Serum vitamin D concentrations are non-linearly related to breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Background: Post-menopausal women are at high risk for breast cancer. The association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentration and breast cancer in post-menopausal women is not well understood. Objectives: ... -
Clustering of lifestyle risk factors among Algerian adolescents : Comparison between urban and rural area
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Background: Lifestyle behavior risk factors (LBRs) such as sedentary behavior, physical inactivity, smoking, unhealthy eating patterns and being overweight/obese play a major role in the development or prevention of NCDs. ... -
Nuts consumption and cognitive function
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Background: Cognitive impairments has become a global public concern. A limited number of studies suggest a positive association between nuts intake and cognitive function. Objectives: The aim of this study is to investigate ... -
Sleeping Duration, Napping and Snoring in Association with Diabetes Control among Patients with Diabetes in Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Background: Poor glycemic control is associated with chronic life-threatening complications. Several studies have revealed that sleep status is associated with glycemic control. Aim: to examine the association between sleep ... -
Pyocyanin pigment from Pseudomonas aeruginosa modulates innate immune defenses in macrophages
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a well-known opportunistic pathogen. The gram-negative bacillus, commonly associated with hospital-acquired infections, utilizes the host's impaired immune responses to establish ... -
Mental health problems in adults with diabetes: prevalence and potential determinants
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Depression is associated with several chronic diseases such as diabetes. Diabetes is a long-term health disorder that have many health complications such as mental health problems, if left untreated. Our study aimed to ... -
الصورة المعيارية للمجتمع القطري: دراسة في تصورات المقيمين
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)تتمتع دولة قطر بإمكانيات إضافية في مجال القوة الناعمة، باعتبارها من الدول التي تستقطب أعدادًا كبيرة من المهاجرين، يمكنهم الإسهام في تعزيز جهودها في صنع صورة الدولة. تهدف الدراسة إلى فهم تصورات المقيمين تجاه الدولة والثقافة ... -
A comparative UG near-peer mentoring model, for motivating school students towards innovations, during E-STEM education - A case study of Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)The importance of online education and online learning has gained colossal importance during the present era. Despite online education being the savior during the current pandemic, its implementation was/has been quite ... -
A STEM Model to Engage Students in Sustainable Science Education through Sports: A Case Study in Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Sports is a powerful tool to make deeper connections, stimulations, and understanding of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education. Science in sports is a unique program established to present ... -
Depression-anxiety in the Adult Population of Qatar during the First Year of COVID-19
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)There is limited data from Arabic-speaking countries on risk factors for depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Country-specific data is necessary given differences in culture, demographics, and COVID-19 ... -
Agriculture Census in Qatar 2021-Towards Sustainable Food Security
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)The Social and Economic Survey Research Institute (SESRI) at Qatar University is implementing the agricultural census in Qatar (2021), which is funded by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment. Agricultural census ... -
QATAR'S LABOUR LAW CHANGES AND WORKERS WELFARE: ATTITUDES & PERCETIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)From September 22 2020 to January 19 2021, the Social and Economic Survey Research Institute (SESRI) at Qatar University surveyed 2,760 individuals, including Qatari nationals, higher-income and lower-income expatriates ... -
Experimental Investigation of Foam drilling fluid using Visualization Technique
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Cutting transport is one of the major factors, which affects the cost, time and quality of drilling operations. Over the years, as the number of directional wells have increased to improve the productivity, it has been ... -
Assessment of Organic and Inorganic Pollutants Along The Qatari Coast
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Qatar sits in the middle of the world's most important hydrocarbon producing areas where significant regional refining activity and shipping traffic take place. In addition to significant local coastline, development ... -
Magnetorheological Elastomer (MRE) based torsional vibration isolator for application in a prototype drilling shaft
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Magnetorheological Elastomer (MRE) is a type of smart composite material consisting of a polymer matrix embedded with ferromagnetic particles. In the presence of an external magnetic field, its mechanical properties, such ... -
Flare Gas-to-Power using Supercritical CO2 Power Cycle: Energy and Exergy Analyses
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Generating electricity from power cycle using supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) as a working fluid is a step towards efficiency improvement in power production field. The huge amount of studies on this topic shows promising ... -
Parametric study on moment redistribution of fiber reinforced concrete continuous beams with basalt FRP bars
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)The state of Qatar bears harsh environment and coastal conditions which stand for most of the year. As a result, steel-reinforced concrete structures are subjected to rapid corrosion and deterioration. Therefore, there is ... -
Military Fuel Cell-Based Vehicles: Modular Power DC-DC Converter System
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Electric Vehicles (EVs) have attracted researchers' attention to further develop and enhance this strategic area. Compared to fuel-based vehicles, EVs are more in demand nowadays due to their high performance and modern ...
