Diet-induced mechanical stress promotes immune and metabolic alterations in the<i> Drosophila melanogaster </i>digestive tract by Abeer Qush (21383261)

“…Particularly, we show that feeding on MC-containing diet promotes a marked increase in the relative abundance of Leuconostocaceae/Leuconostoc, microbiota-dependent Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) production, IMD pathway activation, and IMD-dependent elevation in <i>Tk</i> expression. …”

The Association of Hypertension with Increased Mortality Rate During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Update with Meta-analysis by Ahmad R. Al-Qudimat (17337808)

“…Out of the 611,522 patients, 3119 died which resulted in an overall mortality prevalence of 0.5%. …”

Deep learning-based modeling of land use/land cover changes impact on land surface temperature in Greater Amman Municipality, Jordan (1980–2030) by Khaled F. Alkaraki (22051967)

“…This study aimed to model past, present, and future LULCC on Land Surface Temperatures in the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) in Jordan between 1980 and 2030. …”

The chemical analysis of Lebanese olive oil and the influence of oil enriched diet on Plasma Lipid profile in rats. (c2002) by Zarikian, Karen Awadis

“…In the second half of this century, emphasis on diet related diseases increased as the major cause of mortality shifted from infections to chronic diseases. …”
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Triple helix components supporting STEM education to increase future STEM careers in the United Arab Emirates by Husain, Fatima Yousif

“…Increasing communication between government schools, universities, and industry can benefit STEM education programs and STEM careers. …”
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A genome-wide transcriptomic analysis of embryos fathered by obese males in a murine model of diet-induced obesity by Laura Bernhardt (14152842)

“…To this end, we investigated whether paternal obesity is associated with gene expression changes in eight-cell stage embryos fathered by males on a high-fat diet. We used single embryo RNA-seq to compare the gene expression profile of embryos generated by males on a high fat (HFD) versus control (CD) diet. …”

A Sociodemographic Analysis of the Impact of COVID-19-Related Schools’ Closure on the Diet and Physical Activity of Children and Adolescents in Qatar by Muna Abed Alah (14779534)

“…These results underscore the importance of implementing targeted interventions to promote healthy lifestyles during such disruptions and emphasize the need to address lifestyle changes beyond emergencies and outbreaks to mitigate potential long-term health consequences, including the increased risk of non-communicable diseases.…”

Pathology of the liver in obese and diabetic ob/ob and db/db mice fed a standard or high-calorie diet by Nasser, Selim

“…In db/db mice fed the HC diet for three months, fibrosis was aggravated while steatosis, necroinflammation and apoptosis tended to alleviate. …”
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ADAPTATION OF BIM WORKFLOW IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS & THE NEED TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL BIM STANDARD by Thomas Thampy, Tony

“…From the market survey conducted, the professionals have expressed the need for similar BIM standardisation in the UAE and also the current obstacles for the same.…”
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Assessment of tropospheric NO₂ concentrations over greater Doha using Sentinel-5 TROPOspheric monitoring instrument (TROPOMI) satellite data: Temporal analysis, 2018–202... by Yasir E. Mohieldeen (22155901)

“…<p dir="ltr">This study presents a temporal evaluation of the tropospheric NO₂ column densities over Greater Doha using TROPOMI satellite data from May 2018 to December 2023, and an assessment of the impact of the preparations and hosting of the FIFA Football World Cup Qatar 2022, on NO₂ levels before, during and after the tournament over Greater Doha. …”

Perinatal exposure to PFOS and sustained high-fat diet promote neurodevelopmental disorders via genomic reprogramming of pathways associated with neuromotor development by Issam Hmila (9239059)

“…It’s also known that obesity and consumption of a high fat diet have negative effects on the brain, impairs cognition and increases the risk for the development of dementia. …”

Combinatory effect of diet and exercise on brain derived neurotrophic factor expression, cognitive function and behavioral phenotypes of psychiatric disorders. (c2017) by Abou Haidar, Edwina T.

“…We have found that combining a high protein diet with exercise has an additive effect on the induction of brain Bdnf expression. …”
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Greater and More Focused Measures Are Needed to Tackle Diabetes and Obesity Epidemics in the Nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council by Abdelilah Arredouani (14070786)

“…There is a consensus that the concomitant increase in obesity rates drives T2D rates upward. …”

A Transformative State in the Wake of COVID-19: What Is Needed to Enable Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Education in Qatar? by Tarek Ben Hassen (15742605)

“…Indeed, the pandemic highlighted the need to promote nonhydrocarbon sectors by strengthening the fundamental pillars of the knowledge-based economy: ICT, innovation, R&D, education, entrepreneurship, and the economic and institutional regime. …”

Impact of staying at home measures during COVID-19 pandemic on the lifestyle of Qatar’s population: Perceived changes in diet, physical activity, and body weight by Muna Abed Alah (14779534)

“…Concerning the overall diet perception, 27.8%, and 33.2% perceived that their overall diet has become less healthy, or healthier respectively, since the start of staying at home measures. …”

Organizational Change Management: A study on the need for a re-structured organization within a functional configuration by Al Marzouqi, Abdulla Ibrahim Abdulla

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Additive manufacturing for sustainability and circular economy: needs, challenges, and opportunities for 3D printing of recycled polymeric waste by Ans Al Rashid (14777050)

Need for Affect, Problematic Social Media Use and the Mediating Role of Fear of Missing Out in European and Arab Samples by Areej Babiker (17032314)

“…<h3>Purpose </h3><p dir="ltr">The growing awareness and concern about the excessive use of social media have led to an increasing number of studies investigating the underlying factors contributing to this behavior. …”

Comparative Study on Beneficial Effects of Hydroxytyrosol- and Oleuropein-Rich Olive Leaf Extracts on High-Fat Diet-Induced Lipid Metabolism Disturbance and Liver Injury in Rats by Ines Fki (14571855)

“…Equally, it showed a rise of the apoptotic markers (a decrease in the expression of the Bcl-2 and an increase of the P53). …”

Computed tomography-detected hemothorax after blunt chest trauma: Does everyone need an intervention? A retrospective analysis by Ismail Mahmood (14150352)

“…They also had larger hemothorax volumes (<i>p</i> = 0.001), a greater need for mechanical ventilation (<i>p</i> = 0.001), and prolonged hospitalization (<i>p</i>= 0.001). …”