Research Units: المرسلات الحديثة
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Connecting the multiple dimensions of global soil fungal diversity
( American Association for the Advancement of Science , 2023 , Article)How the multiple facets of soil fungal diversity vary worldwide remains virtually unknown, hindering the management of this essential species-rich group. By sequencing high-resolution DNA markers in over 4000 topsoil samples ... -
Reduced fertigation input sustains yield and physiological performance for improved economic returns and cleaner production of greenhouse eggplant
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Greenhouse horticulture, a sustainable alternative to conventional horticulture, maximises resource use and return for vegetable production. This study evaluated the impact of varying nutrient solution electrical conductivity ... -
The effect of type and combination of fertilizers on eukaryotic microbiome of date palm rhizosphere
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)The date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) is an important cultivated crop in arid areas. Here, we studied the effect of plant genotype and type of fertilizers on the eukaryotic community structures of the date palm rhizosphere. ... -
Unveiling the resilience mechanism: Strigolactones as master regulators of plant responses to abiotic stresses
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Strigolactones (SLs) are an emerging class of plant hormones that play important roles in plant growth, development, and response to environmental stresses. This review summarizes recent findings on the roles of SLs in ... -
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) yield response to drip irrigation and nitrogen application rates in open-field cultivation in arid environments
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)A field experiment at Qatar University's Agricultural Research Center examined how varying drip irrigation water and nitrogen levels affect tomato yield, quality, and water-use efficiency. The study employed a split-plot ... -
Identification of potential natural inhibitors of the receptor-binding domain of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein using a computational docking approach
( HBKU Press , 2021 , Article)Background: The novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the only zoonotic-origin CoV to reach the pandemic stage, to which neither an effective vaccine nor a specific therapy is available. The ... -
Characterizing the effective reproduction number during the COVID-19 pandemic: Insights from Qatar's experience
( Edinburgh University Global Health Society , 2022 , Article)Background The effective reproduction number, Rt, is a tool to track and understand pandemic dynamics. This investigation of Rt estimations was conducted to guide the national COVID-19 response in Qatar, from the onset of ... -
Smoking induced salivary microbiome dysbiosis and is correlated with lipid biomarkers
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Background: The oral microbiome plays an essential role in maintaining oral homeostasis and health; smoking significantly affects it, leading to microbial dysbiosis. The study aims to investigate changes in the oral ... -
Teachers’ perceptions of the barriers to STEM teaching in Qatar’s secondary schools: a structural equation modeling analysis
( Frontiers Media , 2024 , Article)Introduction: Educators play a pivotal role in shaping students’ academic achievements, particularly in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields. The instructional techniques employed by teachers ... -
The tale of an endemic shrimp’s exceptional osmoregulation and the ancient Athalassic mangrove oasis
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)The hyperarid mangrove in the Middle East is characterised by the absence of rivers or freshwater inputs and is one of the most extreme settings of this ecosystem on Earth. Endemic to Qatar’s hyperarid mangroves, a Palaemon ... -
Relocation of intersection crosswalks to nearby mid-block locations: Simulation-based performance evaluation
( Jordan University of Science and Technology , 2021 , Article)This study explores the performance of an alternative crosswalk design, where crosswalks are removed from the intersections and placed at nearby mid-block to reduce conflicts between turning vehicles and pedestrians. Several ... -
Exploring the traveler’s intentions to use public transport during the covid-19 pandemic while complying with precautionary measures
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2021 , Article)Public transport use has drastically declined during the COVID-19 pandemic because the virus spreads through close contact with infected people and contaminated surfaces, especially in closed-environments. Evidence suggests ... -
Extraction and Evaluation of Lineaments From DEMs Generated from Different Bands of Microwave Data and Optical Data: A Case Study for Jahazpur Area, Bhilwara, India
( CRC Press , 2023 , Book chapter)This study extracts and examines lineaments from microwave and optical remote sensing data. The study discusses two DEMs of the Jahazpur area, Bhilwara, India, generated from C-band microwave data of Sentinel-1A and L-band ... -
Structural equation modeling of public transport use with COVID-19 precautions: An extension of the norm activation model
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)This study aims to identify the travelers’ attitudes and preferences towards the use of public transport during COVID-19 through the Norm-Activation Model (NAM). A questionnaire survey was designed to assess the traveler’s ... -
Diagenetic Alterations of the Outcropped Lower Triassic Mahil Formation (KS-1 Khuff-Equivalent) in the Oman Mountains, North Oman
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Conference Paper)The Lower Triassic Mahil Formation in North Oman is the outcrop time-equivalents to the hydrocarbon-bearing reservoir, Upper Khuff Formation (referred to as KS-1 cycle). The studied sections of the KS-1 cycle in the ... -
Reconstruction of Compressed Hyperspectral Image Using SqueezeNet Coupled Dense Attentional Net
( MDPI AG , 2023 , Article)This study addresses image denoising alongside the compression and reconstruction of hyperspectral images (HSIs) using deep learning techniques, since the research community is striving to produce effective results to ... -
Influence of COVID-19 mobility-restricting policies on individual travel behavior in Malaysia
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2021 , Article)The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in new postpandemic travel patterns as a result of the stay-at-home policies and restricted movement orders imposed by the Malaysian government. The purpose of this study was to investigate ... -
Empirical evaluation of change in crash risk due to lane marking reallocation: A case study in Kochi City, Japan
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Lane markings are considered an essential component of a road system. As highlighted in previous studies, they are directly linked to efficiency and safety. The rearrangement or reallocation of lane markings can be an ... -
Exploring driver behaviors during tailgating situations: a driving simulator study
( Elsevier , 2023 , Conference Paper)The characteristics of drivers vary from one individual to another and one culture to another, leading to distinct driving behaviors exhibited by different drivers. This study aims to explore drivers’ car-following behaviors ... -
Safety assessment of on-road cycling lanes: A comparative study of different layouts using driving simulator
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Over the past few decades, a growing attention has been directed toward cycling due to its positive impacts on social, economic, and health aspects. Various countries are adopting and implementing strategies to promote ...
