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Deletion of potD, encoding a putative spermidine-binding protein, results in a complex phenotype in Legionella pneumophila
( Elsevier GmbH , 2014 , Article)L. pneumophila is an intracellular pathogen that replicates in a membrane-bound compartment known as the Legionella-containing vacuole (LCV). We previously observed that the polyamine spermidine, produced by host cells or ... -
Delicate Structural Control of Si-SiOx-C Composite via High-Speed Spray Pyrolysis for Li-Ion Battery Anodes
( American Chemical Society , 2017 , Article)Despite the high theoretical capacity, silicon (Si) anodes in lithium-ion batteries have difficulty in meeting the commercial standards in various aspects. In particular, the huge volume change of Si makes it very challenging ... -
“DELIVER AMAZING”: Qatar as a branded architectural discourse in World Cup 2022
( Routledge , 2020 , Book chapter)Qatar brands itself as a projected-in-the-future proud cosmopolitan and progressive country ready to host World Cup 2022. The branding practices, whereby this projection takes place, are the focus of Irene Theodoropoulou’s ... -
Delivering Tobacco Cessation Content in the Middle East Through Interprofessional Learning
( American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy , 2017 , Article)Objective. To explore the attitudes of pharmacy, pharmacy technician, medical, and public health students before and after an IPE activity that focused on smoking cessation in the Middle East. Methods. A pre-post intervention ... -
Delivery of anticancer molecules using carbon nanotubes
( Springer International Publishing , 2016 , Book chapter)Since their discovery in 1991, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have emerged as material structures with numerous potential applications with a number of products already in the market place. An exciting application, which is ... -
A Delphi consensus study introducing a Problem And attRibutes‐bAsed DIabetes self‐manaGeMent (PARADIGM) intervention for patients with type 2 diabetes
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)AimEncouraging patients to improve their self-management behavior based on a strict definition of the intervention is important for a standardized delivery but, until recently, there was no consensus on the core attributes ... -
Demand for audit quality in newly privatized firms in MENA region: Role of internal corporate governance mechanisms audit
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)This paper examines whether post- privatization internal governance mechanisms act in a complementary or substitutable fashion in determining auditor choice of newly privatized firms in the Middle East and North Africa ... -
Demand Response in HEMSs Using DRL and the Impact of Its Various Configurations and Environmental Changes
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)With smart grid advances, enormous amounts of data are made available, enabling the training of machine learning algorithms such as deep reinforcement learning (DRL). Recent research has utilized DRL to obtain optimal ... -
A Demand-Driven Incremental Deployment Strategy for Edge Computing in IoT Network
( IEEE Computer Society , 2022 , Article)Edge Computing brings great opportunities to enable the Internet of Things (IoT) vision. But the physical edge server deployment problem still poses a major challenge, which dramatically affects the service ability and ... -
DEMATEL-ANP risk assessment in oil and gas construction projects
( MDPI AG , 2017 , Article)Oil and gas construction projects are complex and risky because of their dynamic environment. Furthermore, rising global energy demand has increased the need for trustworthy risk assessment models for such projects that ... -
Dementia caregiving in the Middle East and North Africa: A scoping review
( SAGE , 2021 , Article)Care for persons with dementia in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is undertaken predominantly by family members, domestic workers, and private nurses within the home. Domestic caregivers possess different understandings ... -
Democracy and Banking Stability: Is the Relationship U-Shaped?
( Springer , 2022 , Article)This study addresses the impact of democracy on the stability of the banking system for a sample of 114 countries over the period 2000-2017. Our findings offer strong evidence for a U-shaped relationship between democracy ... -
Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Early Travel-Associated COVID-19 Cases
( Frontiers Media , 2020 , Article)© Copyright © 2020 Marei, Emara, Elsaied, Nasrallah, Chivese, Al-Romaihi, Althani, Al Thani, Farag and Yassine. Background: SARS-CoV-2 continues to claim hundreds of thousands of people's lives. It mostly affects the elderly ... -
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 ...
