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Demographic characteristics, laboratory features and complications in 346 cases of brucellosis: A retrospective study from Qatar
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Objectives: To study the epidemiology and laboratory findings and outcomes of human brucellosis in the state of Qatar. Methods: A retrospective study involving adult patients with a definitive diagnosis of brucellosis was ... -
Demographic factors as determinants of e-government adoption
( IGI Global , 2020 , Book chapter)E-government services are important aspects of today's wellbeing of citizens. The adoption of technology is explored utilizing many theories and predictors. The theory of reasoned action (TRA) proposes that perceived ... -
Demographics and clinical characteristics of alcohol-related admissions in a tertiary care hospital in Qatar: Does age matter?
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2021 , Article)Background: Alcohol consumption is a major cause of acute and chronic health conditions associated with comorbidities and traumatic injuries, despite its partial prohibition in some countries. Moreover, alcohol-related ... -
Demographics and Epidemiology of Hepatitis B in the State of Qatar: A Five-Year Surveillance-Based Incidence Study
( MDPI , 2019 , Article)Background: Expatriates represent >80% of Qatar’s population, mostly arriving from countries in Africa and Asia that are endemic with many diseases. This increases the risk for introducing new pathogens into the country ... -
Demonstrating the Worth of Recycled Aggregates - A Case Study from Qatar
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Recycled aggregates are widely used in unbound applications in many countries. However, in some areas the materials available may not meet all the requirements of the local specifications. This is the case in Qatar, where ... -
Demystifying Smoker's Paradox: A Propensity Score-Weighted Analysis in Patients Hospitalized With Acute Heart Failure.
( Wiley Open Access , 2019 , Article)Background Smoker's paradox has been observed with several vascular disorders, yet there are limited data in patients with acute heart failure (HF). We examined the effects of smoking in patients with acute HF using data ... -
Demystifying the green purchasing behavior of young consumers: Moderating role of green skepticism
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article)Environmental protection is increasingly a concern, but false claims by companies have raised green skepticism among consumers. Young consumers constitute a significant group for consumption in an economy like India. While ... -
Dengue and chikungunya seroprevalence among Qatari nationals and immigrants residing in Qatar.
( Public Library of Science , 2019 , Article)The objective of this study is to characterize the seroprevalence of anti-dengue (DENV) and anti-chikungunya (CHIKV) antibodies among blood donors residing in Qatar who are Middle East and North Africa (MENA) nationals and ... -
Denial-of-service attack on iec 61850-based substation automation system: A crucial cyber threat towards smart substation pathways
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)The generation of the mix-based expansion of modern power grids has urged the utilization of digital infrastructures. The introduction of Substation Automation Systems (SAS), advanced networks and communication technologies ... -
Denoising different types of acoustic partial discharge signals using power spectral subtraction
( Institution of Engineering and Technology , 2018 , Article)Measuring acoustic emission (AE) of partial discharge (PD) phenomena can be adopted to estimate the condition of power transformers. However, the environmental noise encountered with AE of PD measurements negatively affects ... -
Denoising of acoustic partial discharge signals corrupted with random noise
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2016 , Article)Power transformers are one of the most important and expensive electrical equipment that require online condition monitoring. Partial discharge (PD) measurement is considered the most effective and non-destructive approach ... -
Density functional theory study on the catalytic dehydrogenation of methane on MoO3 (010) surface
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Methane conversion offers hydrocarbon building blocks of high market value, which are easier to transport than natural gas. Under non-oxidative conditions, the process can also produce clean hydrogen fuel. In this study, ... -
Density manifolds, geometric measures and high-energy physics in transfinite dimensions
( Elsevier B.V. , 2009 , Article)We discuss certain manifolds with density. Furthermore, we outline natural connections leading to E-infinity theory and high-energy physics from a geometric measure and transfinite dimensional theoretical viewpoints. -
Density-Functional Theory Investigation of Barite Scale Inhibition Using Phosphonate and Carboxyl-Based Inhibitors
( American Chemical Society , 2020 , Article)Scale deposition is a critical issue in oil and gas exploration and production processes, causing significant blocking in tubing and consequently flow assurance and economic losses. Most studies addressing the scale formation ... -
Dental caries detection using a semi-supervised learning approach
( Nature Research , 2023 , Article)Early diagnosis of dental caries progression can prevent invasive treatment and enable preventive treatment. In this regard, dental radiography is a widely used tool to capture dental visuals that are used for the detection ... -
Dental floss ties for rubber dam isolation: A proposed classification and a new technique.
( Wiley , 2022 , Article)Rubber dam (RD) application has become an essential part of restorative dentistry. In late 2019, dentistry faced a new challenge with the COVID-19 pandemic and therefore, the implementation of extra isolation methods became ... -
Dental implant placement with immersive technologies: A preliminary clinical report of augmented and mixed reality applications
( Elsevier , 2024 , Report)A preliminary clinical report of implant placements with 2 immersive reality technologies is described: augmented reality with head mounted display and mixed reality with a tablet PC. Both immersive realities are promising ... -
Dental students' self-reported confidence level in restorative crown and bridge procedures: A UK quantitative study
( Wiley , 2022 , Article)Introduction: Graduating confident students who can flourish and develop in their future career is an important outcome of dental education. The aim of the study was to gain an insight into students' self-reported level ... -
Dentistry in a multicultural society: the impact of animal-based products on person-centred care
( British Dental Association , 2022 , Article)Cultural competence of healthcare professionals requires a combination of awareness, knowledge and skills to provide healthcare services to culturally and lingually diverse populations. The aim of this paper is to raise ... -
Deoxygenation of pyrolysis vapour derived from durian shell using catalysts prepared from industrial wastes rich in Ca, Fe, Si and Al
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)Catalysts prepared from industrial wastes rich in Fe, Ca, Si, and Al were used in catalytic upgrading of pyrolysis vapour derived from durian shell and their effect on product yield and properties were compared. With same ...