Faculty Contributions: Recent submissions
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Qatar vs. Germany: An analysis of Qatari reactions to western discursive othering during the 2022 FIFA World Cup
( Intellect , 2024 , Article)Massive sports events always attract international attention. However, for attention-seeking countries, this is a double-edged sword because it is difficult to remain in control of the images produced by foreign media ... -
Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with higher odds of overweight and obesity amongst under-five children: A national cross-sectional study in Lebanon
( Wiley , 2024 , Article)Introduction: Limited evidence exists on the relationship between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and overweight/obesity amongst young children. This study aimed to assess UPF consumption, its socioeconomic correlates ... -
Assessment of human productivity drivers for construction labor through importance rating and risk mapping
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2020 , Article)Labor constitutes a significant portion of the overall cost of a construction project, where labor productivity is often the main driver of the cost. Although studies on labor productivity factors exist, their frequency ... -
Value Engineering Factors with an Impact on Design Management Performance of Construction Projects
( American Society of Civil Engineers , 2022 , Article)Design management is one of the most important construction project stages. Identifying the factors that impact a project's performance is crucial for the overall success of construction projects. This research contributes ... -
A Systematic Review of the Digital Transformation of the Building Construction Industry
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) , 2024 , Article)Construction sector spending makes a significant contribution to the global economy, with approximately $10 trillion being spent on building and construction activities annually. However, the construction industry has ... -
Assessing the Digital Transformation Readiness of the Construction Industry Utilizing the Delphi Method
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)The rapid advancement of digital technology has enabled digital transformation across various sectors, including construction. The construction industry has long been associated with conventional, labor-intensive practices ... -
Developing an Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System for Performance Evaluation of Pavement Construction Projects
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)This study employs an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) to identify critical success factors (CSFs) crucial for the success of pavement construction projects. Challenges such as construction cost delays, budget ... -
Development of an Integrated Hybrid Risk Assessment System for Construction Disputes during the Preconstruction Phase Using the Delphi Method
( American Society of Civil Engineers , 2024 , Article)This paper proposes a hybrid conceptual and performance assessment integrated dispute risk system that enables construction professionals to evaluate, track, and manage construction disputes. It establishes a correlation ... -
The Effects of Circuit Strength Training on the Development of Physical Fitness and Performance-Related Variables in Handball Players
( Sciendo , 2020 , Article)The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of 12 weeks of circuit training on physical fitness in handball players. Subjects were randomly divided into a circuit strength training group (CT, n = 10) and a control ... -
Resistance training and handball players’ isokinetic, isometric and maximal strength, muscle power and throwing ball velocity: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)Purpose: Handball (Team Handball) is an intermittent and strenuous contact sport, the successful performance of which depends on frequent body contacts, and the ability to make repeated explosive muscular contractions ... -
Assessment of the Critical Dispute Factors in Public-Private Partnership Infrastructure Projects
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2024 , Article)Public-private partnership (PPP) projects would result in disagreements due to their intricate nature, extended duration, and the involvement of various parties. There is a gap in the literature on quantitively evaluating ... -
The effect of a sand surface on physical performance responses of junior male handball players to plyometric training
( BioMed Central Ltd. , 2020 , Article)Background: The effects of 7 weeks plyometric training on a stable surface and on sand were compared in junior male handball players. Methods: A team of experienced players was divided randomly between three groups, ... -
Body fat is a predictor of physical fitness in obese adolescent handball athletes
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)We examined the relationships between body fat (BF) and field measures of physical fitness in adolescent handball players. Twenty nine players (age: 16.6 ± 1.72 years; body mass: 79.8 ± 17.0 kg; height: 1.70 ± 0.12 m; body ... -
Effects of Elastic Band Based Plyometric Exercise on Explosive Muscular Performance and Change of Direction Abilities of Male Team Handball Players
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2020 , Article)This study examined the effects of incorporating 8 weeks of bi-weekly lower limb elastic band based loaded plyometric training into the in-season regimen of junior handball players. Participants were assigned between control ... -
Effects of home confinement on the intensity of physical activity during the covid-19 outbreak in team handball according to country, gender, competition level and playing position: A worldwide study
( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)This study investigated effects of home confinement on physical activity (PA) in Team Handball during the COVID-19 outbreak. A total of 1359 handball players participated (age: 23 ± 6 years). Participants from Europe, ... -
Effects of covid-19 lockdown on physical activity and dietary behaviors in kuwait: A cross-sectional study
( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has brought about drastic measures that have significantly altered the norms of daily living. These measures have affected human behaviors in disparate ways. This study seeks to ... -
Effects of Combined Plyometric and Short Sprints Training on Athletic Performance of Male U19 Soccer Players
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2021 , Article)This project investigated adding 8 weeks of biweekly plyometric and short sprints training into standard training in elite youth soccer players. An experimental group (EG, n = 18, age: 17.6 ± 0.6 years, body mass: 67.6 ± ... -
Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Satisfaction With Life of University Students in Qatar: Changes During Confinement Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2021 , Article)This study explored the effects of home confinement on physical activity (PA) and satisfaction with life (SL) among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 531 subjects participated [male: n=203; female: ... -
An 8-week program of plyometrics and sprints with changes of direction improved anaerobic fitness in young male soccer players
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)This study examined the effects of 8 weeks of twice-weekly combined plyometric and sprint with change-of-direction (CPSCoD) training into habitual training regimes of young male soccer players. Participants were randomly ... -
Attitudes of pharmacy and nutrition students towards team-based care after first exposure to interprofessional education in Qatar
( Informa UK Ltd. , 2015 , Report)Little is known regarding attitudes of healthcare professional students towards team-based care in the Middle East. As modernization of health systems is rapidly occurring across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, it ...
