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Urine tests for diagnosis of infectious diseases and antibiotic –resistant pathogens
( IntechOpen , 2019 , Book chapter)The relation between disease and urine was recognized by physicians since the earliest civilization BC. Urine is considered an ideal diagnostic specimen for its noninvasive and easy method of collection. Urinalysis encompasses ... -
US FDA-Approved Antibiotics During the 21st Century
( Elsevier , 2022 , Book chapter)There is an urgent need to develop new antibiotics for the treatment of difficult-to-treat bacterial infections, caused by pathogens such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Gram-positive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus ... -
US hard power in the Arab world: Resistance, the Syrian uprising and the war on terror
( Taylor and Francis , 2016 , Book)Neither stability nor change in the post-colonial Arab world can be fully understood without considering the international context, and American Foreign policy in particular. However, the exact nature of America's presence ... -
US, IRAN, AND SAUDI ARABIA: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF STIMULUS RESPONSE THEORY: 2009 - 2020
(2024 , Master Thesis)The thesis presents an empirical analysis of the impact of the US foreign policy toward Iran on Iran's foreign policy toward Saudi Arabia, namely during the Obama and Trump presidencies, by adopting the action-reaction ... -
Usability evaluation of blood glucose meters for elderly diabetic patients
( Springer Verlag , 2016 , Conference Paper)In the context of this study the usability of the first blood glucose meter that is connectable to a smartphone has been investigated by the use through diabetic patients of different ages and with different technical ... -
USABILITY TESTING OF THE INTERNATIONAL CARDIAC REHABILITATION REGISTRY
(06-2 , Master Thesis)Background: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a comprehensive model of secondary preventive care for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). However, there is a wide variety of implementation characteristics globally, specifically ... -
Usage of augmented reality (AR) and development of e-learning outcomes: An empirical evaluation of students’ e-learning experience
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)This study aims to examine students' experience of augmented reality learning applications (AR.LRP). Uses and gratifications theory was proposed as a theoretical foundation of the current study's conceptual model. Four ... -
Usage of augmented reality (AR) and development of e-learning outcomes: An empirical evaluation of students’ e-learning experience
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)This study aims to examine students' experience of augmented reality learning applications (AR.LRP). Uses and gratifications theory was proposed as a theoretical foundation of the current study's conceptual model. Four ... -
Usage of Non-Linear Regression for Modeling the Behavior of Motor Vehicle Crash Fatality (MVF) Rate
( IEOM Society , 2017 , Conference Paper)Data analysis for vehicular crash counts is essential for transportation and traffic management systems (TTMS) to develop practical and innovative road safety interventions. The crash trend analysis, in particular, is the ... -
Use and assessment of “e-plastics” as recycled aggregates in cement mortar
( Elsevier , 2019 , Article)© 2019 Elsevier B.V. In this study we investigated the physical and mechanical properties of cement mortars, partially replaced with plastic (recycled plastic aggregate, RPA) recovered from WEEE (namely, “e-plastics”). The ... -
Use of 3D Images to Evaluate Formation Damage Induced by Montmorillonite Fines in Porous Media Systems
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Formation damage costs oil and gas industry $140 billion/year in lost productivity, this is a key challenge to Qatar, the world's largest LNG exporter. During production from a well, multiphase flow foster drag forces to ... -
The use of a modified Delphi technique to develop a critical appraisal tool for clinical pharmacokinetic studies.
( Springer , 2022 , Article)Critical appraisal aids in assessing the quality of scientific literature, which is central to the practice of evidence-based medicine. Several tools and guidelines are available for critiquing and assessing the quality ... -
Use of a Robotic Seal as a Therapeutic Tool to Improve Dementia Symptoms: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial.
( Elsevier , 2017 , Article)To test the effects of individual, nonfacilitated sessions with PARO (version 9), when compared against a look-alike plush toy and usual care, on the emotional and behavioral symptoms of dementia for people living in ... -
Use of Algae for Removing Heavy Metal Ions from Industrial Wastewater
(2019 , Master Thesis)The presence of heavy metal ions in the environment has been a big challenge facing the world due to its harmful effect on the health of humans even at low concentrations. There are various treatment techniques that ... -
Use of Animal Models for Investigating Cardioprotective Roles of SGLT2 Inhibitors
( Springer , 2023 , Article Review)Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors represent one type of new-generation type 2 diabetes (T2DM) drug treatment. The mechanism of action of an SGLT2 inhibitor (SGLT2i) in treating T2DM depends on lowering ... -
Use of Authentic Materials in English as a Foreign Language Classrooms: Challenges, Reasons, Types and Frequency
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Article)This descriptive analytical research study investigated English as a foreign language teachers’ attitudes towards the use of authentic materials in their classrooms, reasons for using authentic materials, challenges in ... -
Use of CAPI in surveys data collection SESRI experience
( The Social and Economic Survey Research Institute, Qatar University , 2011 , Presentation)In this presentation, we explained the technical challenges and how SESRI solved them to conduct successful CAPI surveys; also, we showed how SESRI dealt with the Qatari society in particular to make the interviewing ... -
Use Of Cement By-Pass Dust In Soil Stabilization
( Qatar University , 2001 , Article)Cement by-pass dust (CBPD) or cement kiln dust (CKD) is a by-product of the manufacture of Portland cement. It is generated during the calcining process in the kiln. Lime (CaO) constitutes more than 60% of CBPD composition. ... -
Use of co-solvents in hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) of microalgae
( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article)This study reviewed and summarized the literature regarding the use of alcohols during hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) of algal biomass feedstocks. The use of both pure alcohols and alcohol-water co-solvents were considered. ... -
Use of combination of PCA and ANFIS in infarction volume growth rate prediction in ischemic stroke
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2019 , Conference Paper)Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the world today. Treatment of stroke using a procedure called Decompressive Hemicraniectomy requires the patient to undergo multiple CT scans in order to determine the size ...
