College of Arts & Sciences: المرسلات الحديثة
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Cost estimation of synthesis and utilization of nano-adsorbents on the laboratory and industrial scales: A detailed review
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article Review)The recent regulations pertaining to the circular economy have unlocked new prospects for researchers. In contrast to the unsustainable models associated with the linear economy, integration of concepts of circular economy ... -
Keratin for potential biomedical applications
( Elsevier , 2022 , Book chapter)Keratin is a cysteine-rich fibrous protein. As a structural protein, keratin represents the major constituent in the appendageal structures conferring their structural features. Being copiously available in nature as a ... -
Determination of midodrine hydrochloride via Hantzsch condensation reaction: A factorial design based spectrophotometric approach
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2015 , Article)A set of experimental designs was executed to attain the optimal reaction parameters of chemical derivatization of midodrine hydrochloride (MD·HCl) in oral formulas via a Hantzsch condensation reaction. The process variables, ... -
Investigating the individual interests of undergraduate students in STEM disciplines
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)Despite massive investments in the education sector to empower youth in Qatar, a vital concern remains to retain students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines at the undergraduate level. ... -
Spectroscopy characterizations of nanoscale polymer-based coatings
( Elsevier , 2023 , Book chapter)Nanoscale polymer-based coatings have become center of importance in present day's materials research. Because of their unique properties, such as less weight, ductility, and ease of manufacture, polymer-based films are ... -
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 ... -
Recent advances in synthesis of functionalized β-lactams through cyclization of N-propargyl amine/amide derivatives
( Bentham Science Publishers B.V. , 2018 , Other)β-lactams have attracted a significant attention due to their potential biological activities and wide variety of synthetic applications. Developing novel and efficient methods for construction of functionalized β-lactams ... -
Currently Used Microbes and Advantages of Using Genetically Modified Microbes for Ethanol Production
( Elsevier , 2018 , Book chapter)Advancement in biotechnological methods has increased the potential for the commercial development of second-generation biofuels from lignocellulosic biomass. In this regard, the methods related to pretreatment of ... -
Whole-Genome Sequence Data Analysis of Anoxybacillus kamchatkensis NASTPD13 Isolated from Hot Spring of Myagdi, Nepal
( Hindawi Limited , 2021 , Article)Anoxybacillus kamchatkensis NASTPD13 isolated from Paudwar hot spring of Myagdi, Nepal, upon morphological and biochemical analysis revealed to be Gram-positive, straight or slightly curved, rod-shaped, spore-forming, ... -
Nanostructures Formed by Custom-Made Peptides Based on Amyloid Peptide Sequences and Their Inhibition by 2-Hydroxynaphthoquinone
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2020 , Article)Extensive research on amyloid fibril formations shows that certain core sequences within Aβ peptide play an important role in their formation. It is impossible to track these events in vivo. Many proteins and peptides with ... -
The use of microbial fuel cell for efficient treatment of cauliflower waste and generation of electricity
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article)Microbial fuel cell (MFC) is an alternative way for household organic waste treatment as it produces sustainable clean energy. Chemical parameters of the cauliflower leaf waste before treatment were 143.5 mg/g COD, 0.90 ... -
Phytochemical Analysis of Anastatica hierochuntica and Aerva javanica Grown in Qatar: Their Biological Activities and Identification of Some Active Ingredients
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Plant-derived compounds and their extracts are known to exhibit chemo preventive (antimicrobial, antioxidant and other) activities. The levels of such chemo preventive compounds vary depending on environmental factors, ... -
In silico-designed antimicrobial peptide targeting MRSA and E. coli with antibacterial and antibiofilm actions
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Antibiotic resistance is a paramount global health issue, with numerous bacterial strains continually fortifying their resistance against diverse antibiotics. This surge in resistance levels primarily stems from the overuse ... -
Diving into the vertical dimension of elasmobranch movement ecology
( American Association for the Advancement of Science , 2022 , Article)Knowledge of the three-dimensional movement patterns of elasmobranchs is vital to understand their ecological roles and exposure to anthropogenic pressures. To date, comparative studies among species at global scales have ... -
Toxicity assessment of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate using zebrafish embryos: Cardiotoxic potential
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Plasticizers are considered as newly emerged contaminants. They are added to plastics to increase their flexibility and softness. Phthalate plasticizers including the Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalates (DEHP) are toxic and induce ... -
A first look at whale sharks in Hawaiian waters: Using citizen science to study the world's largest fish, Rhincodon typus
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2023 , Article)The world's largest fish, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus), is a circum-tropically distributed and globally endangered species, that is widely studied at predictable aggregation sites. The main Hawaiian Islands are not ... -
Interactions between marine megafauna and plastic pollution in Southeast Asia
( Elsevier B.V. , 2023 , Other)Southeast (SE) Asia is a highly biodiverse region, yet it is also estimated to cumulatively contribute a third of the total global marine plastic pollution. This threat is known to have adverse impacts on marine megafauna, ... -
Socio-cultural relationship between recreational sea anglers and blue sharks (Prionace glauca) in the United Kingdom
( Elsevier Ltd , 2023 , Article)The blue shark (Prionace glauca) is commonly caught by recreational anglers around the United Kingdom (UK) – part of a population (North Atlantic) which has sustained declines of > 50% over the last three generations (36 ... -
Emergent community architecture despite distinct diversity in the global whale shark (Rhincodon typus) epidermal microbiome
( Nature Research , 2023 , Article)Microbiomes confer beneficial physiological traits to their host, but microbial diversity is inherently variable, challenging the relationship between microbes and their contribution to host health. Here, we compare the ... -
Recycling of gas-to-liquid sludge as a potential organic amendment: Effect on soil and cotton properties under hyperarid conditions
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Gas-to-liquid (GTL) sludge is a specific wastewater treatment by-product, which is generated during the industrial process of natural gas conversion to transportation fuels. This least studied sludge is pathogen-free and ...
