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Allelopathic effects of the invasive Prosopis juliflora (sw.) Dc. On seed germination of selected Qatari native plant species
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)P. juliflora is highly recognized for its invasive character and its detrimental effects on different plant species due to the presence of allelochemicals across the world. The purpose of this study is to assess the ... -
Allergen immunotherapy for atopic dermatitis: Systematic review and meta-analysis of benefits and harms
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)BackgroundAtopic dermatitis (AD, eczema) is driven by a combination of skin barrier defects, immune dysregulation, and extrinsic stimuli such as allergens, irritants, and microbes. The role of environmental allergens ... -
Allergenicity of roasted peanuts treated with a non-human digestive protease
( Elsevier Ltd. , 2015 , Article)Peanut allergy is a severe and lifelong type of food allergy triggered by allergenic proteins and peptides in peanuts. This study investigated the effects of ultrasound-assisted alcalase treatment on the concentrations of ... -
Alleviation of drought and salt stress in vegetables: crop responses and mitigation strategies
( Springer Science and Business Media B.V. , 2023 , Article)In recent decades, the demand for vegetables has increased significantly due to the blooming global population. Climate change has affected vegetable production by increasing the frequencies and severity of abiotic and ... -
Almost BPXOR Coding Technique for Tolerating Three Disk Failures in RAID7 Architectures
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) storage architectures provide protection of digital infrastructure against potential disks failures. For example, RAID-5 and RAID-6 architectures provide protection against one ... -
Along-Wind Aerodynamic Forces on a Rectangular Plan Building in Vicinity of a Gently Sloped Two-Dimensional Hill
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Many engineering applications, such as wind energy distribution for optimum site selection for wind farms, pollutant dispersion, forest fire propagation and wind loads on structures in hilly terrains require a thorough ... -
Alpha-glucosidase and carbonic anhydrase inhibition studies of Pd(II)-hydrazide complexes
( Elsevier , 2017 , Article)This study focused on the synthesis and characterization of hydrazide ligands and their respective Pd(II) complexes and used high throughput screening to determine their α-glucosidase and carbonic anhydrase II enzyme ... -
Alpha-methylacyl-CoA Racemase (AMACR) Protein is Upregulated in Early Proliferative Lesions of the Breast Irrespective of Apocrine Differentiation
( Elsevier , 2022 , Other)Alpha-methylacyl-CoA racemase (AMACR/P504S) is a mitochondrial and peroxisomal enzyme involved in the branched-chain fatty acid and bile acid metabolism. AMACR is a useful diagnostic biomarker for prostate carcinomas and ... -
AlQabas Virtual Program 2021
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Altered inflow hemodynamics affects heart development in a side specific manner in the embryonic heart
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Hemodynamics, forces from the flowing blood in the heart, is a major epigenetic factor for heart development. Disturbed hemodynamics were shown to induce cardiac malformations in the embryonic heart. Clinically ... -
Altered strength profile in Achilles tendinopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2019 , Article)Background: Persistent strength deficits secondary to Achilles tendinopathy (AT) have been postulated to account for difficulty engaging in tendon-loading movements, such as running and jumping, and may contribute to the ... -
Alternative Means to Resolve Administrative Contractual Disputes in the State of Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2017 , Conference Paper)Administrative agreements, namely public procurement agreements, are considered as the most important types of agreements in the countries adopting the Latin legal tradition. Indeed, under these agreements, the public ... -
Alternative method of diffraction-enhanced imaging
( Elsevier B.V. , 2007 , Article)Diffraction-enhanced imaging (DEI) is a radiographic technique that derives contrast from an object's X-ray absorption, refraction gradient and small-angle scatter properties (extinction). The DEI imaging system prepares ... -
Alternatives to amine-based capture & new technologies
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2012 , Report)Large improvements in separations technology will require novel materials with enhanced properties and performance. The fundamental interlinks for success in merging synthesis and process incorporation are the structure, ... -
Alternatives to root canal treatment: Tooth autotransplantation
( Wiley online library , 2022 , Article)Although endodontic treatment is successful in most instances, some severely compromised teeth cannot be maintained in the long term. In children and adolescents, dental trauma can sometimes result in such severe damage ... -
Altmetrics for country-level research assessment
( Springer Verlag , 2014 , Article)Changes are occurring in scholarly communication and the geography of science.Policymakersand research funding agencies are looking for ways to measure the comprehensive impact of research and benefit from the research ... -
Aluminium doped ZnO nanostructures for efficient photodegradation of indigo carmine and azo carmine G in solar irradiation
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)Aluminium doped zinc oxide (AZO) nanomaterials (AlxZn1-xO) with x fraction varying as 0.02 and 0.04 were synthesized using the auto-combustion method using glycine as a fuel. The synthesized catalysts were characterized ... -
Aluminium Nitrate As External Absorbent In The Microdetermination Of Carbon And Hydrogen In Organofluorine Compounds
( Qatar University , 1994 , Article)Silica gel loaded with saturated A1(NO3)3- 10. H2O solution proved to be an efficient absorbent for the elimination of the interference of fluorine in the microdetermination of carbon and hydrogen in organofluorine compounds. ... -
Aluminum nitride (AlN) reinforced electrodeposited Ni-B nanocomposite coatings
( Elsevier Ltd , 2020 , Article)Ni–B nanocomposite coatings containing various concentration aluminum nitride (AlN) nanoparticles (NPs) were developed through a scalable and conventional electrodeposition process. The influence of addition of AlN ...