Effectiveness of influenza vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 infection among healthcare workers in Qatar by Elias, Tayar

“…This study aims to estimate effectiveness of influenza vaccination, using Abbott’s quadrivalent Influvac Tetra vaccine, against SARS-CoV-2 infection and against severe COVID-19. MethodsThis matched, test-negative, case-control study was implemented on a population of 30,774 healthcare workers (HCWs) in Qatar during the 2020 annual influenza vaccination campaign, September 17, 2020-December 31, 2020, before introduction of COVID-19 vaccination. …”
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Effectiveness of influenza vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 infection among healthcare workers in Qatar by Elias Tayar (16488567)

“…This study aims to estimate effectiveness of influenza vaccination, using Abbott’s quadrivalent Influvac Tetra vaccine, against SARS-CoV-2 infection and against severe COVID-19.</p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">This matched, test-negative, case-control study was implemented on a population of 30,774 healthcare workers (HCWs) in Qatar during the 2020 annual influenza vaccination campaign, September 17, 2020-December 31, 2020, before introduction of COVID-19 vaccination.…”

Exploring pre‐hospital healthcare workers' readiness for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats in the State of Qatar: A cross‐sectional study by Hassan Farhat (9000509)

“…</p><h3>Method</h3><p dir="ltr">In the cross-sectional study, we conducted an online satisfaction survey for this group of course participants to obtain their feedback as subject matter experts. …”

Examining the Implementation of Gifted and Talented Pilot Program in ADEK’s Public Schools by BUDAIR, SERIN

“…A sequential explanatory mixed methods design was adopted. The methods utilized to collect the data included questionnaire survey, interviews with gifted and talented teachers, social workers, special education teachers, academic vise principal and the head of faculty, in addition to a focus group with grade 4, 5 & 11 gifted and talented students in two schools. …”
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Exploring the potential of onboard energy scavenging subsystems for generating valuable data by Raziq Yaqub (16488878)

“…This gathered data is seamlessly synchronized with GPS coordinates and timestamps, meticulously organized within a system architecture, and harnessed through meticulously crafted Python code. The wealth of data that we obtain from an onboard energy scavenging subsystem holds significant potential. …”

Enhancing the notification system for surveillance of infectious diseases in Qatar during the FIFA World Cup 2022: project overview by Wafa Ibrahim (18067631)

“…To implement the project, we relied on three aspects: effective methods used in previous relevant studies through a literature review, feedback received from healthcare workers, and suggestions from public health surveillance experts from the Ministry of Public Health, Qatar. …”

Industrial Processes Performance Improvement using Six Sigma Principles and Tools by AlAwadhi, Alya

“…This dissertation was implemented in Falcon Pack, a company that is located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. …”
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Knowledge sharing by Hejase, Hussin J.

“…The atmosphere of corporate environment relies heavily on aspects concerning its workers and in particular its knowledge workers. Companies worldwide, in order to stay competitive, have started shifting their approach and outlook on how business should be conducted and as to what knowledge aspects are important. …”
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Qatar COVID-19 vaccination story: what are the success drivers? by Khalid Elmardi (17868190)

“…This study aims to identify the drivers of this success story.</p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">This a qualitative descriptive study, where group discussions and key informant interviews were conducted with operational managers and decision-makers.…”

Occupational Violence at Lebanese Emergency Departments by Dimassi, Hani

“…Objectives: We investigated the prevalence, characteristics and factors associated with the exposure of ED workers to violence at Lebanese hospitals. Methods: All ED employees at six tertiary hospitals in Lebanon were surveyed using a cross-sectional design. …”
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Blue collar laborers’ travel pattern recognition: Machine learning classifier approach by Aya Hasan Alkhereibi (17151070)

“…The research methodology undertaken in this paper comprises a combination of different machine learning techniques, predominantly by applying clustering and classification methods. A bagged Clustering algorithm was employed to identify the number of clusters, then the C-Means algorithm and the Pamk algorithm were implemented to validate the results. …”

Causes of construction reworks and their mitigation strategies by HAYAT, KAMRAN

“…On the opposite side reworks mitigation plan consists of better quality assurance/control methods, better condition project machines and efficient staff and professional workers, owner demand oriented, and better communications procedures. …”
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Managing change process: A case study of a private school in Sharjah by AL BAKRI, NADA RAFEA ASAAD

“…This paper examines the importance of implementing a managing change process and how the effective change is managed in private schools in the United Arab Emirates. …”
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What are the barriers to sustaining a safe sleep program for infants within hospital settings: An integrative review of the literature by Tawny Lowe (17871080)

“…Inclusion criteria was limited to studies between 2010 and 2021, were peer-reviewed, in English, and quality improvement projects consisting of barriers to implementing safe sleep practices within hospitals. To assess quality of the included studies, the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool and Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence were used. …”

The Monkeypox Outbreak and Implications for Dental Practice by Lakshman Samaranayake (19139075)

“…Implementing standard, contact, and droplet infection control measures, patient isolation, and referral are important, particularly during a local outbreak. …”

Unraveling the future productivity burden of cardiovascular disease in Qatar: Investigating the modifiable risk factors control in type 2 diabetes by Abushanab, Dina

“…We aimed to assess the productivity burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in type 2 diabetes (T2D) and examine the potential advantages of enhancing the control of modifiable CVD risk factors in Qatar. Materials and methodsModels were developed to quantify the productivity burden, in terms of PALYs, of CVD in Qataris with T2D, aged 40–65 years, from 2024 to 2033. …”
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Unraveling the future productivity burden of cardiovascular disease in Qatar: Investigating the modifiable risk factors control in type 2 diabetes by Dina Abushanab (10696501)

“…</p><h3>Materials and methods</h3><p dir="ltr">Models were developed to quantify the productivity burden, in terms of PALYs, of CVD in Qataris with T2D, aged 40–65 years, from 2024 to 2033. …”