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MODELLING OF WHIPLASH TRAUMA; PARAMETRIC STUDY OF REAR-END COLLISION AND DEVELOPMENT OF HEAD-RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(2017 , Master Thesis)Whiplash is a common neck injury people usually suffer from after a rear car accident. Over the past decade, both engineers and physicians were trying to analyze the biomechanics of the injury to develop an effective ... -
MODERNIZATION AND KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTION BY FEMALE FACULTY: THE CASE OF QATAR UNIVERSITY
(2024 , Dissertation)Qatar University has undergone significant modernization efforts in recent years, aiming to establish itself as a prominent center for knowledge production and dissemination in the Gulf region. This dissertation explores ... -
Modular Multilevel Converter-Based Hvdc Transmission Systems
(2018 , Professional Masters Project)High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission systems based on Voltage Source Converter (VSC) technology has attracted significant interest recently for transmitting large amounts of power over long distances using ... -
MODULATION OF THE MOLECULAR EXPRESSION AND FUNCTION OF BCL-2 FAMILY PROTEINS BY THE ARYL HYDROCARBON RECEPTOR IN BREAST CANCER STEM CELLS OF THE MDA-MB-231
(2021 , Master Thesis)Breast cancer (BC) is a frequently occurring neoplasm in women and is a second major cause of cancer related deaths. Despite the remarkable advancements in the understanding of BC and its treatments, the diseases still ... -
Molecular Analysis of Campylobacter Jejuni Virulence Genes From Clinical Isolates In Qatar
(2014 , Master Thesis)Background: Campylobacter jejuni is the main cause of gastroenteritis worldwide. Symptoms of C. jejuni infections range from asymptomatic to bloody diarrhea. Previous studies showed a strong association between diversity ... -
Molecular Analysis Of The Brca1 And Brca2 Genes In Hereditary Breast Or Ovarian Cancer Patients In Qatar (2015-2016)
(2018 , Master Thesis)The frequency of BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations is understudied in Arab women and there are no studies investigating BRCA1/2 mutations in Qatar. In this study, we sequenced BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes in 183 patients suspected of ... -
Molecular Epidemiology and Genotype Distribution of Human Papillomavirus Among Arab Women in State of Qatar
(2014 , Master Thesis)Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) are the most commonly known sexually transmitted agents. To date, few reports are available on distribution of most prevalent and variants types of HPV in Arab women. Therefore, the ... -
MOLECULAR FEATURES OF TRIPLE NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER STEM CELLS: A GENE EXPRESSION PROFILING ANALYSIS OF MDA-MB-231 CELLS
(2021 , Master Thesis)Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a chemoresistant subtype of female breast tumors. Chemoresistance is attributed to the presence of long-lived cancer stem cells (CSCs) responsible for therapy failure. This study ... -
MOLECULAR LEVEL UNDERSTANDING OF NANOCLAY DISPERSION IN POLYSULFONE, POLYIMIDE, AND THEIR BLEND COMPOSITES
(2016 , Master Thesis)Polymer composites based on polysulfone (PSF) and polyimide (PI) are used as membranes for gas separation and water purification applications. However, structure composition related issues limit the performance of the used ... -
MONITORING AND BIOCONTROL APPROACHES TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF MYCOTOXINS IN CAMEL AND CATTLE FEED AND RELATED FOOD CHAIN
(2024 , Dissertation)The presence of fungi and their associated mycotoxins in agricultural commodities is a worldwide problem leading to mycotoxins contamination in feed and animal products. This results in mycotoxins' carry-over to human ... -
The most common mosquitoes at Al- Rayyan municipality (Qatar state) and their potential for transmitting malaria
(2015 , Master Thesis)During the period from December 2014 to April 2015, a mosquito survey (Diptera: Culicidae) was conducted at Al Rayyan Municipality, western region of Qatar. The survey aimed to identify the most common mosquitoes species ... -
Motivations To Engage In Different Levels Of eWOM And Their Outcomes: An Application To Instagram Users In Qatar
(2018 , Master Thesis)Electronic word-of-mouth has been a topic of increased interest among marketing researchers. Due to the variety of online settings and variables to consider, the literature on eWOM is largely fragmented with some researchers ... -
MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION AND THE UHI EFFECT IN DOHA: THE IMPACT OF TRAFFIC ON THE HEAT ISLAND EFFECT
(2017 , Master Thesis)Doha is a car-oriented city with rapid urban growth and development; one result of this is the replacement of large areas of the local terrain’s natural surface with asphalt paving and other building materials. Therefore, ... -
Multi-Connectivity Management and Orchestration Architecture Integrated With 5g Multi Radio Access Technology Network
(2020 , Professional Masters Project)The significant growth in the number of devices and the tremendous boost in network/user traffic types and volume as well as the efficiency constraints of 4G innovations have encouraged industry efforts and also financial ... -
Multi-Criteria Decision Analytic Model for the Comparative Formulary Inclusion of Direct Oral Anticoagulant in Qatar
(2020 , Master Thesis)Aim: The formulary inclusion of direct oral anticoagulant (DOACs) in the government hospital health services in Qatar is not comparative or restricted. Requests to include a DOAC in the formulary are typically accepted ... -
MULTI-ZONAL VEHICLE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM ENABLED BY A PRIVATE PERMISSIONED BLOCKCHAIN
(2023 , Master Thesis)Privacy, security, accessibility, and reliability are the most essential characteristics of a public security system. Existing surveillance systems provide monitoring and surveillance-based security. However, their inference ... -
Multimodal Intrusion Detection System for Cyber Physical Systems
(2021 , Master Thesis)Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) are deployed to control critical infrastructure in many fields, including industry and manufacturing. In recent years, CPS have been affected by cyberattacks due to the increased connectivity ... -
Multiphase Modular Multilevel Converter Based Drive System For Oil And Gas Recovery In Subsea Applications
(2019 , Dissertation)Adjustable Speed Drives (ASDs) in subsea/offshore oil and gas applications are involved in several processes throughout production, transportation, and treatment phases, as they supply pumps and compressors. Therefore, ... -
MUNICIPAL BIO-SOLIDS SOIL APPLICATION: SOIL AND PLANT QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS
(2022 , Dissertation)Biosolids are utilized worldwide as an organic fertilizer and can enrich barren soils in Qatar, especially if the proper dosage is used.However, it is crucial to study this newly introduced product to the Qatari environment ... -
Muqim in Qatar Without Arabic: An Analysis of Arabic Language Competency Among Expatriates in Qatar
(2021 , Master Thesis)This study investigates the Arabic language proficiency levels and rates among a group of non-Arab expatriates in Qatar, as well as their attitudes toward Arabic and experiences of learning and using it in their daily ...