College of Arts & Sciences: المرسلات الحديثة
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Investing in Research: Teaching the History of Qatar as An Example
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)The author of this presentation has mentor Undergraduate Research Experience program (UREP) projects. The projects' topics were directly related to social, political and commercial history of Qatar. Although, the main ... -
An Islamic view towards sustainability: The theory and practice of GCC countries
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Despite the fact that many public policy issues related to sustainability are usually framed in the form of government initiatives and programs, probably an equally, if not more, important topic, is how to change people's ... -
Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes for Assurance of Learning at Qatar University
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)From 2006 to 2012 Qatar University transitioned from doing no program level outcomes-based assessment of student learning to implementation of a robust, effective, and institutionally pervasive Student Learning Outcomes ... -
Origanum Syriacum Inhibits Proliferation, Migration, Invasion and Induces Differentiation of Human Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are still the number one cause of morbidity and mortality both in Qatar and worldwide. A major risk factor of CVDs is atherosclerosis, the hardening of blood vessels caused by decreased ... -
Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on food security and food consumption: Preliminary insights from the gulf cooperation council region
( Cogent OA , 2022 , Article Review)As the coronavirus pandemic spreads, measures to contain it—such as home confinement, social isolation, closure of businesses and educational institutions, and remote work—have affected everyday life. Further, some voices ... -
Aquaporins Are One of the Critical Factors in the Disruption of the Skin Barrier in Inflammatory Skin Diseases
( MDPI , 2022 , Article Review)The skin is the largest organ of the human body, serving as an effective mechanical barrier between the internal milieu and the external environment. The skin is widely considered the first-line defence of the body, with ... -
Spatial Associations between COVID-19 Incidence Rates and Work Sectors: Geospatial Modeling of Infection Patterns among Migrants in Oman
( Routledge , 2022 , Article)Migrants are among the groups most vulnerable to infection with viruses due to the social and economic conditions in which they live. Therefore, spatial modeling of virus transmission among migrants is important for ... -
The relationship between bone mineral density and body composition among Qatari women with high rate of obesity: qatar Biobank Data
( Frontiers Media , 2022 , Article)Studies have reported inconsistent results for the relationship between body composition and bone mineral density (BMD) among women, especially those with a high rate of obesity. This study aims to examine the association ... -
A Pilot Assessment Of Lead Contamination In Qatari Shooting Ranges
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)Qataris are increasingly becoming interested in sport shooting at indoor and outdoor areas where lead (Pb) contamination can become an environmental health hazard, especially since high salinity and low organic matter ... -
Production Of Size-selected Copper Nanoclusters For Petroleum Refinery Applications
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)Atomic nanoclusters exhibit large surface to volume ratio which enhances their ability to interact with external materials, thus, they can be utilized efficiently for catalysts and gas sensing applications. Copper (Cu) ... -
Roasted-modified Date Pits In Remediation Of Bromide Ions From Desalinated Water: Kinetic Studies
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)Disinfection of drinking water is one of the extreme public health activities in Qatar. Chlorination, ozonation, ultra-violet, chloramination, and others are the most important treatment processes used and they can cause ... -
Solvent Extraction Of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons From Contaminated Soils In Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)The increase of soil and water contamination, caused by oil leakages during transportation and storage of petroleum components, present serious threat to human health and the environment. Total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) ... -
Borrowed Words In Qatari Dialect: A Case Study
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)According to Graddol (2004) "The world's language system is undergoing rapid change because of demographic trends, new technology, and international communication. These changes will affect both written and spoken ... -
Promising And Anomalous Structural And Electrochemical Properties Of Polyanionic Phosphates In Sodium Ion Batteries
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)This work presents a recent progress on the polyanionic phosphate family that functions as cathode materials in sodium ion batteries (SIBs). Firstly, this study will cover vanadium-containing frameworks that show very ... -
Analysis Of Date Palm Germplasm Phylogenetic Relationship Using Simple Sequence Repeat (ssr) Markers
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)Background: Microsatellite (Simple Sequence Repeat) markers are very powerful tool especially in plant genome analysis because they are locus-specific, co-dominant, highly polymorphic and highly reproducible. However, in ... -
Synthesis And Characterization Of Perfluoroalkylated Perylene Diimide Based N-type Polymers For Optoelectronic Applications
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)Organic semiconductors gain wide interest in academics and industry over past two decades due to their vital applications in flexible optoelectronic devices such as organic field effect transistors (OFETs) and organic ... -
Optimization Of The Electronic And Optical Properties Of Tio2 For Clean Fuel Production
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)Among different crystal structures and morphologies of TiO2, vertically oriented anatase nanotube arrays show the highest activity for solar energy conversion. However, the long-standing bottleneck is the fact that TiO2 ... -
Expression Patterns Of Genes Encoding Antioxidative Enzymes In Date Palm(phoenix Dactylifera) In Response To Salinity Stress
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)Background Salinity is one of the major abiotic stresses threatening crop productivity worldwide. Plants exposed to severe salinity suffer ionic toxicities, osmotic stress and oxidative damage that lead to inhibition of ... -
Social And Behavioral Risk Factors Influencing Driver's Involvement In Rd Traffic Accidents In Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)On average, traffic accidents kill around 137 people around the world every hour. In 2004, road injuries were the first leading cause of death and predicted to be the fifth leading cause of death by 2030. Although the ... -
Media Freedom In Qatar Conceptual And Methodological Challenges Of Studying Qatari Journalism
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)Qatari Media Overview Qatar General Broadcasting and Television Corporation was established in 1970 and is Government owned. It airs in Arabic language and has two domestic, and one satellite channel.Al-Jazeera was established ...
