Grid integration of renewable energy in Qatar: Potentials and limitations by Eric C. Okonkwo (14151060)

“…A one-year dynamic analysis based on an hourly time step is conducted using the EnergyPLAN tool. The results show that large-scale installations of renewable energy technologies can decrease the emission rate from electricity production at a relatively lower cost. …”

Rhus coriaria L. (Sumac) Demonstrates Oncostatic Activity in the Therapeutic and Preventive Model of Breast Carcinoma by Peter Kubatka (11008854)

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the oncostatic activities of Rhus coriaria L. (sumac) using animal models (rat and mouse), and cell lines of breast carcinoma. …”

Khalasa date palm leaf fiber as a potential reinforcement for polymeric composite materials by Elsadig Mahdi (9967349)

“…The morphology examination was carried out using scanning electron microscopy. Thermogravimetric analysis has been used to examine the thermal stability of KDPLF. …”

Changes in Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Amid Confinement: The BKSQ-COVID-19 Project by Mahmoud A Alomari (12150939)

“…With regard to the SB, most of the participants reported an “increase” in watching TV (72.3%), using electronics (82.7%), and logging to social media (81.9%). …”

Brain microstructural changes support cognitive deficits in HIV uninfected children born to HIV infected mothers by Yadav, Santosh K.

“…Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) data was used to generate fractional anisotropy (FA) and mean diffusivity (MD) maps. …”
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Influence of shelf-life duration on mechanical, thermal and shape recovery motion derivatives of shape memory polyurethane by Vasavi, Boggarapu

“…Shape memory polymer is widely used in bio-medical applications such as stents, sutures, drug delivery etc., However, the shape recovery behavior and mechanical properties in these applications are crucial and may be affected during shelf storage. …”
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Performance comparison of different flow arrangements of 4-fluid internally-cooled liquid desiccant dehumidifiers by Ali Pakari (14158902)

“…The comparison was performed using a two-dimensional heat and mass transfer model of the dehumidifier that was solved numerically. …”

Past, present and future global mangrove primary productivity by Mark Chatting (5728340)

“…<p dir="ltr">Mangrove productivity is crucial for the global <u>carbon cycle</u>, yet previous research has mostly focused on small-scale temporal changes or static global patterns, with limited investigation into global or regional temporal trends. This study used existing data on mangrove <u>leaf litter</u> to model mangrove Net Primary Productivity (NPP) on a monthly timescale from 1980 to 2094 across global regions defined by the Marine Ecoregions of the World framework. …”

Mental health, burnout and resilience in community pharmacists during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study by Zeana, Samir AlKudsi

“…Resilience was assessed using the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale-10 (CD-RISC-10). …”
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Simultaneous Bilateral Neck of Femur Fracture in a Young Adult with Underlying Metabolic Disturbances by Eslam Alkaramani (14570439)

“…The patient had a recent history of anabolic steroids, growth hormone, and other supplements used for bodybuilding. Radiological studies confirmed bilateral neck of femur fracture. …”

Sleeping habits during COVID-19 induced confinement: A study from Jordan by Mahmoud A. Alomari (14780446)

“…This was a cross-sectional survey study of the public using social media. Participants (n = 1846) were recruited in the study, of which >92% reported a variety of confinement procedures such as self-quarantine, physical distancing, banning of public events, school closure, and lockdown. …”

A new insight into the separation of oil from oil/water emulsion by Fe₃O₄–SiO₂ nanoparticles by Wamda Faisal Elmobarak (17058024)

“…For the oil recovery process, the Fe₃O₄ was applied for the inhibition (i.e., decrease) of oil sedimentation, and the SiO₂ NPs were applied for wettability alteration and IFT reduction. …”

School children growth monitoring program in the state of Qatar: Observations from two survey rounds in 2016–17 and 2019–20 by Mohammed H. Al‐Thani (21406742)

“…In the beginning, growth monitoring programs were introduced to identify the extent of undernutrition among children, which were later considered equally useful in the identification of overweight and obesity among school age children. …”

Fourier Transform Infrared Imaging—A Novel Approach to Monitor Bio Molecular Changes in Subacute Mild Traumatic Brain Injury by Fazle Rakib (5768069)

“…Classification amongst distinguishable groups was performed using principal component analysis (PCA) and hierarchical clustering (HCA). …”

IoT‐based mock oxygenator for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation simulator by Aya Sayed (14779249)

“…</p> <h3> Results</h3> <p>The initial model was reproduced using 3D modeling and printing. Additionally, the mock oxygenator could mimic frequent events such as pump noise and clotting. …”

Role of family in supporting children with mental disorders in Qatar by Abdulnaser A. Fakhrou (16855155)

“…</p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">The study adopts the descriptive-analytical method and uses a questionnaire to gather data from the participants. …”

Effect of Hypoxia on Muscle Activation During Incremental Exercise at Equivalent Relative Intensity by Dania Nazeeh Ibrahim (21547487)

“…Electromyography (EMG) was used to assess muscle activation based on the relative intensity of both conditions. 2-way ANOVA, Paired t-tests, and effect sizes were used to examine differences between NORM and HYPO.…”

Infliximab versus ciclosporin in steroid resistant acute severe ulcerative colitis: a model-based cost-utility analysis of data from CONSTRUCT pragmatic trial by Mohammed Fasihul Alam (6832217)

“…</p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">A decision tree (DT) model was developed using two-year health effect, resource use and costs data from CONSTRUCT trial to estimate relative cost-effectiveness of two competing drugs from the United Kingdom (UK) National Health Services (NHS) perspective. …”

Evaluation of pretreatment and membrane configuration for pressure-retarded osmosis application to produced water from the petroleum industry by Dareen Dardor (17052381)

“…The treated effluent was subsequently used for PRO testing and fouling rates were assessed for different membrane configurations over multiple cycles. …”

Coping strategies, optimism, and resilience factors associated with mental health outcomes among medical residents exposed to coronavirus disease 2019 in Qatar by Malek Smida (14777104)

“…</p> <h2>Results</h2> <p>The most commonly used coping strategies were acceptance, religion, and active coping. …”