Attitudes, motivators, and barriers toward influenza vaccination for children: a study from a conflict-ridden country by Wesam S. Ahmed (10170053)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">Despite the increased recommendations for influenza vaccination, particularly among high-risk groups such as young children, Yemen lacks an influenza vaccination program, and the influenza vaccine is not included in the national immunization regime. …”

Microbiome‐modulating nutraceuticals ameliorate dyslipidemia in type 2 diabetes: A systematic review, meta‐analysis, and meta‐regression of clinical trials by Ridhima Kaul (12485902)

“…There is a need to quantitively summarise, analyse, and describe future directions in this field.…”

Editorial: Dynamic Biomarkers of Response to Anti-Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Cancer by Said Dermime (79420)

“…<p dir="ltr">Immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) has been approved as first- or second-line therapy options in a broadening range of metastatic cancer and is increasingly explored in the treatment of early stage tumors. …”

A population study of clinically actionable genetic variation affecting drug response from the Middle East by Puthen Veettil Jithesh (12040358)

“…On average, Qataris carry 3.6 actionable genotypes/diplotypes, affecting 13 drugs with guidelines for clinical implementation, and 99.5% of the individuals had at least one clinically actionable genotype/diplotype. Increased risk of simvastatin-induced myopathy could be predicted in ~32% of Qataris from the diplotypes of SLCO1B1, which is higher compared to many other populations, while fewer Qataris may need tacrolimus dosage adjustments for achieving immunosuppression based on the CYP3A5 diplotypes compared to other world populations. …”

''Effectiveness of Non-invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation in ELBW Infants: A Comparison of Successful and Failed Outcomes'' by Ratheesh Paramban (17046388)

“…Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) has become an increasingly popular mode of respiratory support for these infants. …”

User-centric strategies for resource management in heterogeneous wireless networks with QoS considerations by Abbas, Nadine Fawaz

“…Demand for mobile applications is increasing at an exponential rate which is loading existing wireless networks. …”
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Predictive modelling in times of public health emergencies: patients’ non-transport decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic by Hassan Farhat (9000509)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a surge in pre-hospital emergency calls due to the increased prevalence of flu-like symptoms and panic related to the pandemic. …”

Manipulating away the dizziness by Nature Research (16552612)

“…“The risk of getting BPPV increases as people get older and can be triggered by injury, infection, lack of sleep, prolonged immobility, stress, high blood pressure, low calcium levels and osteoporosis medications.”…”

AI-driven cybersecurity framework for software development based on the ANN-ISM paradigm by Habib Ullah Khan (12024579)

“…<p dir="ltr">With the increasing reliance on software applications, cybersecurity threats have become a critical concern for developers and organizations. …”

Discovery of a novel cytokine signature for the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in young Arab children in Qatar by Wared Nour-Eldine (13904298)

“…In addition, our findings support the predominance of a Th1 immune phenotype in ASD children and emphasize the need to validate these results in larger populations.…”

Augmented Reality in Medical Practice: From Spine Surgery to Remote Assistance by Fabio Cofano (10305342)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">While performing surgeries in the OR, surgeons and assistants often need to access several information regarding surgical planning and/or procedures related to the surgery itself, or the accessory equipment to perform certain operations. …”

Early feeding practices and associated factors in Sudan: a cross-sectional analysis from multiple Indicator cluster survey by Manar E. Abdel-Rahman (5593553)

“…The findings suggest the need to develop breastfeeding promotion programs with consideration of regional variations and healthcare system interventions.…”

Epidemiology of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae in Qatar: A 3-year hospital-based study by Musaed Alsamawi (14778031)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">The incidence of ESBL infections is exponentially increasing with variable prevalence among geographical areas and treatment settings. …”

Impact of birth weight to placental weight ratio and other perinatal risk factors on left ventricular dimensions in newborns: a prospective cohort analysis by Ashraf Gad (17040114)

“…The BW/PW ratio correlated with an increased shortening fraction (estimate=0.29, 95 % CI 0.03–0.55, p=0.027). …”

Association of Complement-Related Proteins in Subjects With and Without Second Trimester Gestational Diabetes by Manjunath Ramanjaneya (519259)

“…</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">The increased C3, C4 and Factor-H during the second trimester of pregnancy in GDM are not independently associated with GDM; inflammation and high BMI may be responsible for their elevation. …”

Insulin Inertia Among People With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Qatar: The INERT‐Q Study by Mohammed Bashir (5593550)

“…Earlier initiation and intensification of insulin therapy are critical to achieving glycaemic targets. More studies are needed to examine the causes of therapeutic inertia from physicians', patients' and systems' points of view.…”

Fixed Shading Scenarios to Optimize Lighting Performance and Energy Efficiency in Office Buildings Case Study of Dubai Design District by Hamad, Khadije

“…In the UAE, the building’s cooling loads account for 60% of the electricity load during the summer in Dubai. Therefore, buildings need a profound and practical solution to reduce the energy consumption caused by the building facades. …”
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Helios Should Not Be Cited as a Marker of Human Thymus-Derived Tregs. Commentary: Helios+ and Helios− Cells Coexist within the Natural FOXP3+ T Regulatory Cell Subset in Humans by Eyad Elkord (5396390)

“…This work generated a lot of excitement due to the real need for markers to discriminate the good tTregs from the bad pTregs. …”

The interplay between social media use and problematic internet usage: Four behavioral patterns by Khansa Chemnad (17346994)

“…This study included 334 participants who declared a need to be aware of their smartphone usage and control it. …”

The English Language Centre Community College Qatar: A Position Report by Irum Naz (17948078)

“…The idea of integrating skills was also put forth as a means of increasing the efficiency of the program and rendering it more cost effective. …”