Qatar University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables and Gastric Cancer Risk: Answers From Case-Control Study
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2023 , Article)Several dietary and non-dietary factors and genetic predispositions may play an important role in gastric carcinogenesis. The association between fruit and vegetable with gastric cancer (GC) is still unclear. This study ... -
The role of the multidisciplinary healthcare team in deprescribing
( Elsevier , 2023 , Book chapter)Deprescribing is one of the most effective strategies for mitigating the potential negative consequences associated with polypharmacy. For effective deprescribing to take place, the expertise of multiple healthcare providers ... -
Hexokinase-linked glycolytic overload and unscheduled glycolysis in hyperglycemia-induced pathogenesis of insulin resistance, beta-cell glucotoxicity, and diabetic vascular complications
( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article)Hyperglycemia is a risk factor for the development of insulin resistance, beta-cell glucotoxicity, and vascular complications of diabetes. We propose the hypothesis, hexokinase-linked glycolytic overload and unscheduled ... -
The political determinants of health: a local perspective
( European Publishing , 2023 , Conference Paper)The relationship between our environment, the prevailing political context and policy landscape, and health outcomes from a planetary perspective is not linear. There is no straight forward to understand the links between ... -
Assessment and Associations of Nutrients Intake with Glycemic Control in Pediatrics with Type 1 Diabetes
( Lab and Life Press , 2023 , Article)Background: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a chronic metabolic disease and one of the most prevalent chronic conditions in childhood. Aim: This cross-sectional study aimed to compare the nutrient intake between a group ... -
Use of child restraint systems in the Gulf region: a systematic review.
( European Publishing , 2023 , Conference Paper)Background: The United Nations General Assembly has a target to half the number of worldwide deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents by 2030. Globally, road traffic injuries and deaths are the leading cause of death ... -
Modified Quantum Particle Swarm Optimization For Selective Harmonic Elimination (SHE) in A Single-phase Multilevel Inverter
( International Journal of Innovative , 2021 , Article)The Multilevel Inverter (MLI) uses Selective Harmonic Elimination (SHE) of the Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) approach to tackle the fundamental harmonics with the elimination of selected lower harmonics. The optimal switching ... -
Streptococcosis a Re-Emerging Disease in Aquaculture: Significance and Phytotherapy
( MDPI , 2022 , Article Review)Streptococcosis, particularly that caused by S. iniae and S. agalactiae, is a major re-emerging bacterial disease seriously affecting the global sustainability of aquaculture development. Despite a wide spread of the disease ... -
Deep behavioral impairment in the pearl oyster Pinctada radiata exposed to anthropogenic noise and light stress
( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article)The pearl oyster Pinctada radiata is an iconic species in the Arabian Gulf, which is one of the ecosystems most at risk in the world because of the multiple sources of pollution it faces. Alongside chemical pollution, the ... -
Targeted and suspect screening of contaminants in coastal water and sediment samples in Qatar
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)In recent years, high resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) combined with separation techniques has allowed comprehensive analysis of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) as well as their metabolites and transformation ... -
ANEUPLOIDY IN THE PEARL OYSTER PINCTADA RADIATA (LEACH, 1814): EVIDENCE FOR NONRANDOM CHROMOSOME LOSS AND GAIN IN MARINE BIVALVES
( Institute of Malacology , 2022 , Article)Aneuploidy, or presence of an abnormal number of chromosomes, has been commonly observed in marine bivalves. This phenomenon has also been shown to be negatively correlated with growth and survival rates in several species ... -
Increasing knowledge to restore oyster beds and related services in the Arabian-Persian Gulf
( Elsevier B.V. , 2023 , Article)The historical collapse of the pearl oyster ecosystem in the Arabian-Persian Gulf contributed to the long-term loss of biological and economic functionality within key shallow-water marine environments. This study introduces ... -
Baseline distribution of petroleum hydrocarbon contamination in the marine environment around the coastline of Qatar
( Elsevier Ltd , 2023 , Article)Levels of organic contaminants (TPHs, PAHs) were simultaneously determined in both abiotic (sediments, seawater) and biotic (Pinctada radiata oysters) samples at four sites along the coastline of Qatar (Arabian Gulf) in ... -
The use of microbial fuel cell for efficient treatment of cauliflower waste and generation of electricity
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article)Microbial fuel cell (MFC) is an alternative way for household organic waste treatment as it produces sustainable clean energy. Chemical parameters of the cauliflower leaf waste before treatment were 143.5 mg/g COD, 0.90 ... -
Phytochemical Analysis of Anastatica hierochuntica and Aerva javanica Grown in Qatar: Their Biological Activities and Identification of Some Active Ingredients
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Plant-derived compounds and their extracts are known to exhibit chemo preventive (antimicrobial, antioxidant and other) activities. The levels of such chemo preventive compounds vary depending on environmental factors, ... -
Rapid Visual Detection of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Human Clinical Samples via Closed LAMP Assay Targeting mecA and spa Genes
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)The emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), particularly methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), poses a significant global health threat as these bacteria increasingly become resistant to the most available ... -
Antimicrobial Resistance in Qatar: Prevalence and Trends before and Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global healthcare challenge with substantial morbidity, mortality, and management costs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a documented increase in antimicrobial consumption, ... -
Optimising small-scale electronic commerce supply chain operations: a dynamic cost-sharing contract approach
( Springer , 2022 , Article)For small-scale electronic commerce supply chains, designing effective strategies to improve operational effectiveness, market share and long-term survival are essential aspects. However, researchers have given less attention ... -
Opportunities and Challenges to the Implementation of Value-Based Healthcare (VBHC) in SMES: The Case of the State of Qatar
( Walter de Gruyter , 2023 , Article)The purpose of this paper is to identify the opportunities and barriers to the implementation of VBHC in SMEs in Qatar. A semi-structured survey was developed to investigate the perspectives of healthcare providers, from ... -
Operationalizing transparency in supply chains using a systematic literature review and graph theoretic approach
( Emerald Publishing , 2024 , Article)Purpose: This study has two major objectives. First, comprehensively review the literature on transparency in supply chain management. Second, based on a critical analysis of literature, identify the attributes and ...
