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Comparison of SimTraffic and VISSIM Microscopic Traffic Simulation Tools in Modeling Roundabouts
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
Abstract SimTraffic and VISSIM are two microscopic traffic simulation tools that are capable of modeling arterial roads with signalized intersections and roundabouts. This study compares the performance of the two simulation ...
أثر القوانين الخاصة على الأحكام العامة للالتزام الواردة في القانون المدني القطري
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كلية القانون - جامعة قطر
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
وجد القانون المدني القطري نفسه، خلافا لقوانين مدنية أخرى قديمة، مباشرة على محك قوانين خاصة تتنامى باضطراد وتقوم تدريجيا بتقليص مجال تطبيقه. فهل أفرغت القوانين الخاصة الأحكام العامة الواردة في القانون المدني القطري من ...
Exercise prevention of health risks: Lessons from the sport science field and potential applications in Qatar
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OMICS International
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
Rising obesity levels and physical inactivity are major concerns in the 21st century due to their association with several
health risks including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Engaging sedentary and obese ...
The effectiveness of a ten-week exercise intervention to reduce cardiovascular risk factors amongst young male Qatari adults
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OMICS International
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
Rapid development in Qatar in the recent years has led to numerous changes, particularly the increased prevalence of
lifestyle related health risks, with almost 50% obesity rates amongst Qataris of all ages. We investigated ...
Oxidative Stress Markers In Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
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De Gruyter
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
Oxidative stress is typically the result of an imbalance between the reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the antioxidant. The increased production of ROS could lead into some serious physiological problems on the cell, such ...
A promising drug lead that inhibits HCV infectivity in a genotype-independent manner
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OMICS
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
E2 glycoprotein plays a significant role in the HCV life cycle, but only crystal structures of short peptides, or epitopes were present until Kong et al. resolved the new HCV E2 core (E2c) crystal structure. We have created ...
Teaching writing in Qatari early years education: the perceptions of early childhood teachers
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
The present study aimed at 1) exploring early childhood teachers' perceptions about teaching writing in Qatari early years settings, and 2) identifying the impact of several social-demographics variables on these views. ...
How to improve sustainability inside higher educational institutions: A strategic plan for Qatar University
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
Designing and implementing sustainable solutions means to take responsibility for the welfare of future generations as well as for our environment and planet. Positive approach towards sustainability should be an essential ...
Analytical view of statistics and probability curriculum standards in Qatar
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
Ten years ago, Qatar initiated an education reform based on curriculum standards that draw on international expectations of what students should know, understand, and be able to do at each stage of their schooling. The ...
A new pedagogic modules for training graduate student in research methodology
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
Research Methodology is a required course common to most graduate programs globally. The applied research methodology course at the College of Engineering, Qatar University is a compulsory course for all graduate students. ...