College of Arts & Sciences: Recent submissions
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Fabrication of Nano-Composite Membrane for FO Desalination
(2021 , Master Thesis)The aim of this work is to solve the current issues experienced in forward osmosis (FO) membranes such as low water flux, membrane fouling, and high reverse solute flux (RSF). We also propose a novel technique to ... -
Hydrocarbon Degrading Candidate Bacteria Isolated From Qatar Polluted Soil and Molecular Identification of Key Enzymes Coding Genes
(2021 , Master Thesis)Sixteen bacterial strains were isolated form contaminated soils and identified as Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus circulans, Burkholderia cepacia, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Micrococcus luteus, Raoultella ornithinolytica and ... -
Qatar Foreign Assistance to Education Development in Africa: Prospects and Pitfalls
(2021 , Master Thesis)This thesis is aimed to analyze Qatar's foreign aid to the Sub-Saharan countries especially in terms of educational aid over the period of (2013-2019). It highlights the evolution of Qatar's educational aid to the ... -
Impact of Environmental and Anthropogenic Conditions on the Reproductive Cycle of the Pearl Oyster Pinctada Imbricata in Qatar
(2021 , Master Thesis)To master the aquaculture of pearl oysters Pinctada imbricada, one must master its reproductive cycle. We investigated it through histology, analysis of water physico chemistry and behavior recording on wild oysters sampled ... -
Qatar's Foreign Policy towards the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: The Era of Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani 1995-2013
(2021 , Dissertation)The purpose of this research is to examine the objectives, tools, and features of Qatari foreign policy regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during the reign of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (1995-2013). It ... -
The Changing Regional Order: The Case of Gulf Cooperation Council and the Blockade of Qatar In 2017
(2021 , Master Thesis)The Changing Regional Order: The Case of Gulf Cooperation Council and the Blockade of Qatar in 2017 illustrates the facts and potential causes of the diplomatic breakdown of the GCC states that was intensified with the ... -
Political and Security Alliances between GCC and Pakistan: "Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar (1970-2019)"
(2021 , Master Thesis)Pakistan is an Islamic state which is enriched with natural resources and ideal geographical position. These attributes add to its uniqueness in the whole world and it is highly regarded by the Muslim community as they ... -
Assessment of Temporal Variation of Fish Assemblages between Natural and Artificial Reefs
(2021 , Master Thesis)Well-defined coral reefs and patches with high density of fishes were reported in the Arabian Gulf. Due to environmental and anthropogenic disturbances, especially due to coastal development, coral reef cover starts ... -
Anticancer Activity of Guggulsterone in Multiple Myeloma Cells
(2021 , Master Thesis)Guggulsterone (GS), a phytosteroid derived from guggul plants' gum resin, has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Although, the GS is found to have cytotoxic effects in Multiple Myeloma (MM) cells, the ... -
The Foreign Policy Orientations of Qatar and the Role of the European Union
(2021 , Master Thesis)Qatar has transformed its foreign policy orientation between 1995 and 2020, especially since the anti-Qatar quartet of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Egypt cut their diplomatic ties with Qatar ... -
Er Doped Gan/Aln Multiple Quantum Well Structure For Optoelectronic Devices
(2021 , Master Thesis)Well-defined coral reefs and patches with high density of fishes were reported in the Arabian Gulf. Due to environmental and anthropogenic disturbances, especially due to coastal development, coral reef cover starts ... -
Development of Functionalized Date Pits Adsorbent for the Removal of Boron, Lithium, and Molybdenum from Groundwater in the State of Qatar
(2021 , Dissertation)Groundwater (GW) quality deterioration is one of the main water security issues in Qatar. Although the GW in the State of Qatar is not used as drinking water for the public, it is widely used for agricultural, domestic, ... -
The development of novel composite materials of modified roasted date pits using ferrocyanides for the recovery of valuable metal ions from seawater reverse osmosis brine
(2021 , Master Thesis)In this project, novel composite materials from modified roasted date pits using ferrocyanides were developed and investigated for the recovery of valuable metal ions (Li+ and Sr2+) from seawater reverse osmosis (RO) ... -
Perception of Womanhood and Femininty among Qatari Women : A Qualitative Study Of
(2021 , Dissertation)This study explores the perception of womanhood and femininity among Qatari women and critically investigates to which extent their perception is different from mainstream patriarchal perception. Furthermore, this study ... -
The Use of Novel Ionic Liquid and Cellulose Nanocrystals Modified Date Pits as Adsorbents for Groundwater Treatment
(2021 , Master Thesis)This study aims to investigate the remediation of Li1+, Mo6+, and B3+ from groundwater using an innovative low-cost adsorbent. Agriculturally abundant date pits were modified to be successfully used as an adsorbent. Chemical ... -
Development of Biosurfactants from Indigenous Hydrocarbon-Degrading Bacteria for Enhancing Remediation of Weathered Oily-Soils and Oil Recovery in Qatar
(2021 , Master Thesis)Bacterial strains were isolated from highly weathered oil-contaminated sites, identified, and differentiated based on their gene expression with the use of matrix assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass ... -
Enhancement of the Interfacial Adhesive Strength between Low Density Polyethylene and Aluminum Foil for Packaging Applications
(2021 , Master Thesis)The low-density polyethylene/aluminum (LDPE/Al) joint in Tetra Pak liquid containers provides stability and strength to the food package, ensures protection against outside moisture, and maintains the nutritional values ... -
Rational Design of Mxenes with Atomically Doped Multimetals for Efficient Electrochemical and Photoelecrochemical Conversion of Co2 to Usable Hydrocarbons
(2021 , Master Thesis)Ti3C2Tx MXene is a promising catalyst for several applications; however, its electrochemical conversion of CO2 to useable hydrocarbons has been rarely reported experimentally. Herein, two-dimensional Ti3C2Tx nanosheets ... -
The Gulf Crisis and Rise of Digital Nationalism in Qatar: A Case Study of Tweets
(2021 , Master Thesis)The Gulf Crisis started on June 5, 2017 when three member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC); that is Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the United Arabs Emirates, as well as Egypt issued a coordinated statement that ... -
Meiobenthic assemblages in some intertidal areas around Qatar, Arabian gulf
(2021 , Professional Masters Project)Sediment core samples were collected in 10 locations around intertidal areas of Qatar to acquire baseline information on meiobenthic density and composition. Temperature, salinity, and pH of interstitial waters were ...
