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Using Zebrafish for Investigating the Molecular Mechanisms of Drug-Induced Cardiotoxicity
( Hindawi Publishing Corporation , 2018 , Article)Over the last decade, the zebrafish (Danio rerio) has emerged as amodel organismfor cardiovascular research.Zebrafish have several advantages over mammalian models. For instance, the experimental cost of using zebrafish ... -
Utilisation of healthcare services for respiratory tract infections in patients with and without diabetes in Qatar: a cross-sectional study
( BMJ , 2020 , Article)People with diabetes mellitus have a high risk of acquiring respiratory tract infections (RTIs), yet little is known about their utilisation of healthcare services compared with people without diabetes. This study aimed ... -
Utilisation of Waste Plastics Admix with Laterite Soil for Production of Road Pavement Interlocking Blocks
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Plastic wastes are non-biodegradable and hence pile up in refuse dumps and streets constituting an eyesore and menace to the environment. Some of them end up in drainages and waterways where they block water passages ... -
Utility Impact Assessment of Road Projects in the State of Qatar
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Qatar has been blessed with large reserves of natural gas and since the past 20 years its leaders have been busy formulating its path to modernization. Henceforth, the sovereign state has been and is still going through ... -
The utility of a deep learning-based approach in Her-2/neu assessment in breast cancer
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)IntroductionHER-2/neu is a protein present on the surface of specific cancer cells and has been linked to the development and progression of certain cancer types. It is present in 15 to 20% of breast cancers and is clinically ... -
Utility-based efficient dynamic distributed resource allocation in buffer-aided relay-assisted OFDMA networks
( Springer International Publishing , 2015 , Article)In this paper, we study resource allocation in buffer-aided relay-assisted OFDMA networks. We consider utility-based stochastic optimization framework where there are constraints to be met either instantaneously or in ... -
Utility-based uplink scheduling algorithm for enhancing throughput and fairness in relayed LTE networks
( IEEE , 2010 , Conference Paper)Relaying is one of the key techniques considered by the 3GPP LTE-Advanced as part of 4G cellular technologies, aiming to increase the coverage and capacity of the network especially for the edge nodes. In this work, we ... -
Utilization of 7-chloro-4-nitrobenzo-2-oxa-1,3-diazole (NBD-Cl) for spectrochemical determination of L-ornithine: A multivariate optimization-assisted approach
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2019 , Article)A simple and highly sensitive univariate calibration strategy based on ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) absorption spectroscopy and assisted by multivariate screening and optimization was utilized for the determination of ... -
Utilization of biochars as sustainable catalysts for upgrading of glycerol from biodiesel production
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)Abundant bioglycerol generated via transesterification of triglycerides was used to synthesize valuable glycerol carbonate, GC. This was achieved by pyrolyzing cow dung (CDB) and fish scale (FSB) biowastes at various ... -
Utilization of Emergency Services by Children with Asthma in Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2022 , Article)Background: Asthma is a leading chronic disease in children worldwide, which if left untreated or poorly controlled, can lead to altered lung function and poor quality of life. 1 Early detection and improved control of ... -
Utilization of EV Charging Station in Demand Side Management Using Deep Learning Method
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2023 , Article)Conventional energy sources are a major source of pollution. Major efforts are being made by global organizations to reduce CO2 emissions. Research shows that by 2030, EVs can reduce CO2 emissions by 28%. However, two major ... -
Utilization of evidence-based secondary prevention medications at the time of discharge in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in Qatar
( Bentham Science Publishers , 2016 , Article)Background and Objectives: In Qatar, ACS (Acute Coronary Syndrome) has become the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Guidelines recommend that ACS patients should receive indefinite treatment with antiplatelets, ... -
Utilization of nano-olive stones in environmental remediation of methylene blue from water 03 Chemical Sciences 0306 Physical Chemistry (incl. Structural)
( Springer , 2020 , Article)Background: The use of agricultural waste as a low-cost adsorbent for the removal of hazardous methylene blue (MB) from aqueous solution was investigated. In this research, the potentiality of using black nano olive stones ... -
Utilization of nitrogen-rich agricultural waste streams by microalgae for the production of protein and value-added compounds
( Elsevier B.V. , 2023 , Article)Current food and feed production practices via agricultural processes generate waste streams often rich in nitrogen. Conversion of the nitrogen in agricultural waste into valuable products would prevent environmental ... -
Utilization of oil wells for electricity generation: Performance and economics
( Elsevier Ltd , 2015 , Article)There is a general agreement that the climate change, which is the most important challenge facing humanity, is anthropogenic and attributed to fossil fuel consumption. Therefore, deploying more renewable energy resources ... -
Utilization of pulverised coal monitoring system for cleaner electricity generation
( Universiti Malaysia Pahang , 2014 , Article)This paper describes a utilization of the coal monitoring system, which is a clamp-on particle sizer (CPS) device for monitoring particle size at the outlet of a classifier model. The device is examined in terms of its ... -
Utilization of Recycled Materials in Infrastructure Projects: Ashghal Approach
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)As a result of numerous infrastructure projects which have taken place in Qatar in the last decade, there has been an unprecedented increase in demand for construction materials. In addition, the huge program of infrastructure ... -
Utilization of renewable hybrid energy for refueling station in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)Hydrogen is one of the energy carriers that can be produced using different techniques. Combining multiple energy sources can enhance hydrogen production and meet other electrical demands. The hybrid arrangement allows the ... -
Utilization of residual organics of Labaneh whey for renewable energy generation through bioelectrochemical processes: Strategies for enhanced substrate conversion and energy generation
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)Labaneh whey (LW)that is rich in residual organics was evaluated for bioelectricity generation using microbial fuel cell (MFC)in two different configurations namely single chamber (MFC-SC)and dual chamber (MFC-DC)MFCs. The ... -
Utilization of simulated patients to assess diabetes and asthma counseling practices among community pharmacists in Qatar
( Springer Netherlands , 2017 , Article)Background Patient counseling is one of the most important services a pharmacist can provide to patients. Studies have shown that counseling provided by pharmacists may prevent medication related problems and improve ...
