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ISOLATION OF ENDOGENOUS LACTIC ACID BACTERIA AND DEVELOPMENT OF SILAGE OF PALM TREES LEAVES FOR LIVESTOCK IN QATAR
(Environmental Sciences, 2022 , Master Thesis)
In Qatar, there are relatively low agricultural by-products available, mainly from palm trees for feeding livestock. Preservation of palm leaves is a problem due to harsh environmental conditions. Ensiling palm leaves with ...
MERCURY AND METHYL MERCURY IN FISH: CONTAMINATION LEVELS AND HEALTH RISKS
(Environmental Sciences, 06-2 , Master Thesis)
This study aims to assess the risks that mercury and methyl mercury would be posing on the health of fish consumers. The fish consumption patterns of Qatar residents aged 18 years and above were obtained using a fish ...
EFFECT OF PHENOL AS A CONTAMINANT ON THE WILD PEARL OYSTER PINCTADA IMBRICATA RADIATA IN QATAR: ECOTOXICOLOGICAL APPROACH AND USE OF OYSTER SHELL STRUCTURE AS A POTENTIAL MITIGATION TOOL FOR PHENOLS REMOVAL FROM WATER
(Environmental Sciences, 06-2 , Master Thesis)
Phenol removal is a vital environmental concern due to its toxicity and hazard effects. The current study investigates the removal of phenol by Pearl oyster Pinctada imbricata radiata for the first time in this region. The ...
DEVELOPMENT OF A NOVEL TAILORED ION-IMPRINTED POLYMER FOR RECOVERY OF LITHIUM AND STRONTIUM FROM REVERSE OSMOSIS CONCENTRATED BRINE
(Environmental Sciences, 06-2 , Master Thesis)
Seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plants produce a large volume of brine containing a variety of concentrated metals, causing environmental concerns and obstacles. The innovation of this project is to prepare ...
ROLE OF CHRONIC CADMIUM EXPOSURE ON ADIPOSE TISSUE FUNCTION
(Environmental Sciences, 06-2 , Master Thesis)
Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic environmental pollutant with a bioaccumulation feature that exceeds 35 years without a known biological role in the living systems. Recently, Cd was found to be accumulated in adipose tissue (AT) ...
EFFECT OF BIOINSPIRED SYNTHETIC ANTI-MICROBIAL PEPTIDES ON COLORECTAL CANCER CELLS (SW620)
(Environmental Sciences, 06-2 , Master Thesis)
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the world's third most common cancer and the second biggest cause of cancer-related deaths. Despite significant advances in CRC therapeutic intervention, cytotoxicity, drug resistance, and adverse ...
INVESTIGATING THE MOLECULAR MECHANISMS UNDERLYING THE ANTI-CANCER ACTIVITIES OF DIOSMETIN IN COLORECTAL CANCER CELLS: AN IN VITRO STUDY
(Environmental Sciences, 06-2 , Master Thesis)
Diosmetin, a bioflavonoid isolated from citrus fruits, has been reported to have cytotoxic effects against various types of cancer. Although Diosmetin is found to have cytotoxic effects in Colorectal Cancer (CRC) cells, ...
METAGENOMIC ANALYSIS AND INVESTIGATION OF THE MICROBIOME IN DATE PALM AND THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT FERTILIZERS ON MICROBIOME DIVERSITY
(Environmental Sciences, 06-2 , Master Thesis)
Date palm "Phoenix dactylifera L." is considered a very important plant in the Middle East. This importance is due to its beneficial uses on agriculture, economy, and medicine. The study aimed to identify bacterial ...
Symbiotic dinoflagellates associated with corals in Qatar: characterization and physiological response to environmental change
(Biological and Environmental Science, 2017 , Master Thesis)
Studying coral reefs’ responses to environmental and anthropogenic stressors is crucial to
ensure the development of appropriate conservation and restoration programs, especially
in areas such as the Arabian Gulf where ...
APPLICATION OF BIOCHAR PRODUCED FROM PROSOPIS JULIFLORA PODS FOR THE REMOVAL OF LEAD AND NICKEL FROM ARTIFICIALLY CONTAMINATED SOIL AND ENHANCING TOMATO GROWTH
(Environmental Sciences, 2023 , Master Thesis)
The utilization of biochar is considered an environmentally friendly and cost-effective remediation method. In this regard, the application of biochar produced from Prosopis juliflora pods seems to be potentially effective ...