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Nanoparticle-mediated targeted drug delivery for breast cancer treatment
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article Review)Breast cancer (BC) is the most common malignancy in women worldwide, and one of the deadliest after lung cancer. Currently, standard methods for cancer therapy including BC are surgery followed by chemotherapy or radiotherapy. ... -
Nanostructured Metal Oxide-Based Acetone Gas Sensors: A Review.
( MDPI , 2020 , Article Review)Acetone is a well-known volatile organic compound that is widely used in different industrial and domestic areas. However, it can have dangerous effects on human life and health. Thus, the realization of sensitive and ... -
Nation branding legacies in emerging contexts - from 2010 to 2022
( Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University , 2022 , Conference Paper)Sport mega-events such as the FIFA World Cup or Olympic Games are receiving increasing attention as their hosting is regarded a strategy to obtain global distinction. They are considered as one of the strategies to attain ... -
National identity, social legacy and Qatar 2022: the cultural ramifications of FIFA’s first Arab World Cup
( Routledge , 2019 , Article)This article argues that the decision to award Qatar the World Cup in 2022 will have a lasting impact on the Gulf state. I suggest that hosting the 2022 World Cup is a central part of Qatar’s strategy to announce itself ... -
National Museum of Qatar: New Architectural language, New Vision
( KÜTAKSAM , 2020 , Article)The original Qatar National Museum that was established in 1975 as a pioneer museum in the gulf region was closed in 2005 for renovation. The new National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) took more than a decade, around fourteen ... -
Nationalism and Identity in Qatar after 2017: The Narrative of the New National Museum
( Taylor and Francis Group , 2020 , Article)How are nationalism and national identity shifting in Qatar as a result of the regional crisis? This study explores whether this moment of geopolitical fluidity allows for changes in sociocultural behavior and norms among ... -
Natural aging of shape stabilized phase change materials based on paraffin wax
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)Natural aging of shape-stabilized phase change materials containing linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), paraffin wax and expanded graphite (EG) in Qatari climate has been studied. It was found that expanded graphite ... -
Natural clay-supported palladium catalysts for methane oxidation reaction: Effect of alloying
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2019 , Article)The catalytic combustion of methane (CCM) has been extensively studied owing to the wide use of methane in motor vehicles and power generation turbines. However, the absence of polarizability and the high C-H bond strength ... -
Natural Dyes in Cyanide and Anion Sensing
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Cyanide is one of anions of concern due to its high toxicity. It causes death at a low dosage (2.6 mM) and the allowable level should be lower than 1.9 mmolar according to World health Organization (WHO). Cyanide contamination ... -
Natural Enemies of the Frankliniella Complex Species (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Ataulfo Mango Agroecosystems
( Oxford University Press , 2015 , Article)A field survey was conducted in Ataulfo mango (Mangifera indica L.) orchards in Chiapas, Mexico, with the objective of determining the natural enemies of the Frankliniella complex species (Thysanoptera: Thripidae). Seven ... -
Natural polymer based composite membranes for water purification: a review
( Taylor and Francis Inc. , 2019 , Article Review)The ever-growing population, environmental pollution and ecological degradation cause suffering to human race due to chemicals and other water contaminants such as chemicals, heavy metals, pesticides and insecticides. ... -
The nature and kinetics of the adsorption of dibenzothiophene in model diesel fuel on carbonaceous materials loaded with aluminum oxide particles
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)The resulted environmental and industrial problems from presence of sulfur compounds such as dibenzothiophene (DBT) in some fuel led to attract greater interest in research on the removal of these compounds. In this study ... -
Navigating Murky Waters: Iranian-Gulf Relations a Year into Raisi's Presidency
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2023 , Article)This paper examines the first year of Ebrahim Raisi's presidency and focuses on Iran's relations with neighboring Gulf states. The paper analyzes how President Raisi was able to navigate his foreign policies amidst numerous ... -
Near infrared plasmonic sensor based on Fano resonance
( SPIE , 2016 , Conference Paper)We introduce a compact plasmonic resonator that is capable of generating a Fano resonance in the transmission spectrum. The Fano resonance is observed with its unique lineshape. The proposed design is simple, compact, easy ... -
Neck circumference predicts mortality in hospitalized COVID-19 patients
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)We aimed to determine whether neck circumference predicts mortality among hospitalized COVID-19 patients with respiratory failure. We performed a prospective multicenter (Italy and Brasil) study carried out from March to ... -
Necrotizing Fasciitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes: A case report and literature review of disease diagnosis and management
( Peertechz , 2017 , Article)Background: A 55-year-old male presented to the emergency room at a local hospital complaining of chest discomfort and severe left elbow pain. Case Presentation: Erythema and symptoms of peripheral neuropathy were evident ... -
Needs of English by graduates of Qatar University in the workplace
( Australia Asia Research and Education Foundation (AAREF) , 2010 , Article)English is undoubtedly the language of international communication. It is generally observed that English is widely used in different sectors in Qatar. The need for English is clear. However, there is no large scale ... -
Negotiating an End to Somalia's War with al Shabaab Why Military Solutions Aren't Enough: Why Military Solutions Aren't Enough
( Council on Foreign Relations , 2012 , Article)In August 2011, after three years of fighting, forces backing the Somali Transitional Federal Government (TFG) took control of the Somali capital of Mogadishu. Although this was a welcome development, it was a short-term ... -
Negotiating Wikipedia narratives about the Yemeni crisis: Who are the alleged supporters of the Houthis?
( SAGE Publications , 2020 , Article)In this article, the authors apply a narrative model to examine how narratives about the current crisis in Yemen are constructed on English Wikipedia. Using concepts from various narrative theories, as introduced to the ... -
Neonicotinoid insecticides in the environment: A critical review of their distribution, transport, fate, and toxic effects
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Neonicotinoid insecticides (NENIs) have become increasingly common in recent decades in the control of crop pests and other plant pathogens. It is undeniable that the practice improves crop yield and economic productivity ...