Browsing by Subject "GIS"
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Geographical outcome disparities in infection occurrence after colorectal surgery: An analysis of 58,096 colorectal surgical procedures
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)Background Despite improved surgical practices and in-hospital surveillance systems, surgical site infections remain a major public health problem worldwide and often require readmission to hospital. The aim was to apply ... -
Integration of temperature and dust effects in siting large PV power plant in hot arid area
( Elsevier Ltd , 2013 , Article)Recently, solar PV technologies witnessed a commercial vigor due to their tremendously decreasing prices. However, these technologies are vulnerable to dust and temperature which can significantly degrade their efficiency. ... -
Measurement and modelling of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions: a marker for traffic-related air pollution in Doha, Qatar
( Taylor & Francis , 2015 , Article)In the State of Qatar, recent statistics show a continued increase in the motor-vehicle fleet commensurate with population growth and economic development. This trend, together with the rapid expansion of urban areas and ... -
Multicriteria Approach in Developing Pedestrian Network Data for Sustainable Urban Mobility
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Building a reliable Infrastructure is a continuous activity, improving the accessibility to the known areas and connecting the origin to destinations with various modes of transportation. Having safe and secure pedestrian ... -
Potential use of treated wastewater as groundwater recharge using gis techniques and modeling tools in dhuleil-halabat well-field/jordan
( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)Due to limited rainfall and precipitations, different developing countries depend on groundwater (G.W.) resources to challenge water scarcity. This practice of continuous and excessive G.W. pumping has led to severe water ... -
Siting of pv power plants on inclined terrains
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2014 , Article)Most of the studies conducted on solar energy assessment and solar system siting focus on flat terrains that are usually difficult and expensive to acquire in urban areas. This paper investigates the possibility of using ... -
Spatial assessment of audience accessibility to historical monuments and museums in Qatar during the 2022 FIFA World Cup
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Hosting mega sports events is a key driver for sustainable development, particularly through fostering tourism marketing and planning. Although the 2022 FIFA World Cup has received considerable attention, as the first ... -
The Gravity of Distance: Evidence from a Trade embargo
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)On June 5, 2017, an airspace blockade was imposed on the State of Qatar by four of its neighbors: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, and Egypt. We study the exogenous increase in air transportation costs with ... -
The Influence of Urbanization on Natural Overland Flow Paths
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)This paper studies the influence of urbanization on the natural overland flow paths on topography. The main objectives of this study are to: measure the effectiveness of drainage networks, study the influences of urban ...