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Molecular characterization of extended spectrum β -lactamases enterobacteriaceae causing lower urinary tract infection among pediatric population.
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BioMed Central
, 2018 , Article)
The β-lactam antibiotics have traditionally been the main treatment of Enterobacteriaceae infections, nonetheless, the emergence of species producing β- Lactamases has rendered this class of antibiotics largely ineffective. ...
Im/mobile highly skilled migrants in Qatar
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Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
, 2018 , Article)
Most studies on the mobility of highly skilled migrants have been examined with a framework of global talent mobility and under conditions of neoliberal governance and economic globalization. In this study we challenge the ...
Potential psychosocial influences on gender differences in physical activity among Qatari adolescents: a first insight through descriptive observation
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Taylor & Francis Open
, 2018 , Article)
Adolescents in Qatar have some of the highest levels of inactivity and gender inequality in physical activity (PA) among all adolescents in the world. Contextual psychosocial influences remain unknown to date. The current ...
What Money Can’t Buy: Wealth, Inequality, and Economic Satisfaction in the Rentier State
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SAGE Publications
, 2018 , Article)
How do perceived inequalities in allocation impact citizen satisfaction with state-distributed benefits in rentier societies? Resource-rich rentier regimes are widely theorized to maintain the economic and political ...
Urban Climate Change Vulnerability, Responses, and Policies in Qatar: An Assessment
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Springer Nature
, 2018 , Book chapter)
Urban climate change policies are critical for reducing carbon emissions and increasing societal resilience to future risks. This is especially true for the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) which are arid ...
An assessment tool to evaluate complete streets in developing countries: The case of Qatar
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Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
, 2018 , Article)
Complete streets refer to a simple and effective transportation policy to improve traffic safety and comfort for all users within urban areas. Car dependency is a major concern in developing countries. Endorsing complete ...
Mobile Disruptions in the Middle East: Lessons from Qatar and the Arabian Gulf Region in Mobile Media Content Innovation
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Routledge
, 2018 , Book)
Mobile Disruptions in the Middle East identifies trends in mobile media use in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates and, more broadly, explores their impact on the nature of digital journalism. Mobility has long been an ...
Nesting ecology of hawksbill turtles, Eretmochelys imbricata, in an extreme environmental setting
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Public Library of Science
, 2018 , Article)
Relatively few details of hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) nesting ecology exist within the Arabian Gulf. Moreover, little is known about how their nesting dynamics compare to nesting populations throughout the ...
Assessing prevalence of and barriers to medication adherence in patients with uncontrolled diabetes attending primary healthcare clinics in Qatar
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2018 , Article)
Background: Studies conducted in Qatar have reported a high prevalence of diabetic nephropathy, retinopathy, and neuropathy. These complications are often associated with poor medication adherence and uncontrolled diabetes. ...
Food Regulations and Enforcement in Qatar
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Elsevier
, 2018 , Book chapter)
Food safety and regulation are exceedingly important topics in the Gulf countries, including Qatar. The latter is influenced by a rapid population growth and constraints to local food production caused by a harsh climate ...