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Pharmacy faculty experiences with student academic entitlement: a multinational study from the Arab world
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Academic Entitlement (AE) is the expectation by students to receive high grades or preferential treatment without significant effort. Exploring AE from faculty perspective has not been investigated in Arab colleges of ... -
Divergent Biochemical Properties and Disparate Impact of Arrhythmogenic Calmodulin Mutations on Zebrafish Cardiac Function
( John Wiley & Sons , 2024 , Article)Calmodulin (CaM) is a ubiquitous, small cytosolic calcium (Ca2+)-binding sensor that plays a vital role in many cellular processes by binding and regulating the activity of over 300 protein targets. In cardiac muscle, CaM ... -
Physical Education and Gender Differences in Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior Related to Academic Success of Science-Related Courses for Children in the State of Qatar
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Featured Application: The aim of this study was to determine gender effects regarding anthropometric, physical activity and academic performance for schoolchildren in Qatar. Relevant gender differences were only observed ... -
Differences in the Anthropometric Measurements and Performance Tests of Qatari First Division Handball Players Depending on Position
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Featured Application: The aim of this study was to compare the anthropometric and physical characteristics of male team handball players and analyze the relationships between these parameters and playing positions. Because ... -
Differences in Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, Health-Related Physical Performance Indices and Academic Achievement: A Comparative Study of Normal-Weight and Obese Children in Qatar
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)Background: The relationship between physical activity (PA), health-related physical performance (PP), and academic achievement (AA) plays an important role in childhood. This study examined the differences in PA, sedentary ... -
Associations between biological maturation, physical performance, postural control, and mathematical achievement in youth soccer players
( Public Library of Science , 2024 , Article)This investigation explored relationships between biological maturation, physical and academic performance in young male soccer players. Thirty-eight players (age: 9.79 ± 1.21 years; body mass index (BMI): 20.4 ± 2.39 ... -
Capacity design in school choice
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)We study a new variant of the school choice problem in which capacities can be altered by distributing additional seats across schools in response to students' reported preferences. We show that heuristic solutions to this ... -
Designing Entrustable Professional Activities for Treatment Planning of Oral Cancer by Maxillofacial Surgery Residents: A Modified Delphi Study.
( Wiley , 2024 , Article)The aim of this study was to develop a competency framework based on entrustable professional activities (EPAs) in oral cancer management by postgraduate trainees in oral and maxillofacial surgery through expert consensus. ... -
The Plasma Glucose Threshold Values Associated with Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Among Asian Indian Pregnant Women: MAASTHI Birth Cohort Analysis.
( Dove Press Ltd , 2024 , Article)To assess the association of adverse pregnancy and infant outcomes with different cut-off levels of glucose intolerance during pregnancy in the MAASTHI cohort. Pregnant women (n = 1470) underwent Oral glucose tolerance ... -
IRO/Shift Test Is Comparable to the Jobe Test for Detection of Supraspinatus Lesions
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)To determine how the internal rotation and shift (IRO/shift) test compares to the gold standard of clinical tests (Jobe test) for diagnosing supraspinatus lesions and to confirm these clinical results with surgical findings, ... -
A Longitudinal Analysis of the Internal Rotation and Shift (IRO/Shift) Test Following Arthroscopic Repair of Superior Rotator Cuff Lesions
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Although the use of clinical tests to diagnose superior rotator cuff pathology is common, there is paucity in the research regarding the accuracy of such tests following arthroscopic repair. The aim of this study was to ... -
Differences in body composition, static balance, field test performance, and academic achievement in 10–12-year-old soccer players
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2023 , Article)Introduction: This study aimed to compare 10–12-year-old Qatari male soccer players (n = 45) regarding different dimensions (anthropometric, academic and physical performance). Methods: Anthropometric parameters (body mass, ... -
A 10-week FIFA 11+ program improves the short-sprint and modified agility T-test performance in elite seven-a-side soccer players
( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article)Objective: The primary objective of this study was to assess the effects of 10 weeks of FIFA 11+ training on the physical performance of elite seven-a-side soccer players. Methods: Twenty-five seven-a-side soccer players ... -
Do SWF investments matter for bond ratings? The role of corporate governance
( John Wiley and Sons , 2024 , Article)We investigate the impact of sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) equity ownership on bonds’ credit ratings of their target firms. Using a sample of 2045 bonds issued by 324 SWF target firms from 16 countries over the period ... -
ENTREPRENEURIAL COGNITIVE STYLES AND CONFIGURATIONS OF MANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEMS IN SMEs
( Emerald Publishing Limited , 2024 , Book chapter)This study explores the configurations of management control systems (MCSs) while taking into account entrepreneurial cognition styles (ECSs) in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The objective is to understand the impact ... -
مستوى المعرفة التدريسية للمحتوى لدى معلمات العلوم الجدد في ضوء عدد من المتغيرات - دراسة مسحية طولية
( Qatar University Press , 2024 , Article)هدفت الدراسة إلى قياس مستوى المعرفة التدريسية للمحتوى لدى معلمات العلوم الجدد خلال العام الدراسي بواقع ثلاث مرات، في ضوء عدد من المتغيرات التصنيفية، هي: مؤسسة الإعداد، والمعدل التراكمي، والصفوف التي تدرسها المعلمة، وسنوات ... -
Unfavorable Mealtime, Meal Skipping, and Shiftwork Are Associated with Circadian Syndrome in Adults Participating in NHANES 2005-2016
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)The concept of Circadian Syndrome (CircS) aims to emphasize the circadian disruptions underlying cardiometabolic conditions. Meal timing and shiftwork may disrupt circadian rhythms, increasing cardiometabolic risk. This ... -
Vaping Frequency in Young Users: The Role of Gender and Age Among Regular Users
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article)Background: Vaping is popular among adolescents and emerging adults; however, little is known about regular vaping patterns in older adolescents and emerging adults. Objective: The current study explored whether gender and ... -
Perceptions and Experiences of Pursuing Research Among Medical Students in Problem-Based Learning Curriculum: A Cross-Sectional Study from Qatar
( SAGE Publications , 2024 , Article)OBJECTIVES Early introduction to research prepares medical students for the practice of evidence-based medicine. Few studies have examined the experiences of research among medical students in the Arab region. This study ... -
The mammalian sperm factor phospholipase C zeta is critical for early embryo division and pregnancy in humans and mice
( Oxford University Press , 2024 , Article)STUDY QUESTION Are sperm phospholipase C zeta (PLCζ) profiles linked to the quality of embryogenesis and pregnancy? SUMMARY ANSWER Sperm PLCζ levels in both mouse and humans correlate with measures of ideal embryogenesis ...