Are family and nonfamily tourism businesses different? An examination of the entrepreneurial self-efficacy–entrepreneurial performance relationship by Assaker, Guy

“…The study also examined if the causal model was invariant (equivalent) between family and nonfamily entrepreneurs to identify key differences between these two groups. Results support the validity of the models, with tourism business owners’ ESE having a significant positive effect on enterprise performance. …”
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OSRA Grant Cycle 1 Public Reports : Project Title: Parenting Style Influences on Child Academic Achievement and University Adjustment by Said Aldhafri (16140251)

Holocene relative sea-level variations and archeological implications, Abu Dhabi western region, United Arab Emirates by Pavlopoulos, Kosmas

“…New results from fieldwork in the western region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi showed meaningful differences in relative sea-level variations during Holocene and recorded unknown late marine highstands. …”
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Morphological, Genetic Diversity and Molecular Markers Study of <i> </i><i>Senna</i> Species in Arid Regions by Njoud Abdulla Al-Ishaq (23753025)

“…The main results revealed significant differences in the morphology of native <i>Senna italica</i> in comparison to <i>Senna occidentalis</i>. …”

Changes in the burden and underlying causes of heart failure in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, 1990–2019: an analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 by Razieh, Hassannejad

“…There were significant country-specific differences in trends of HF burden from 1990 to 2019. …”
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An operator-splitting approach with a hybrid finite volume/finite difference scheme for extended Boussinesq models by Lteif, Ralph

“…In this paper, we present a hybrid numerical scheme combining finite volume and finite difference methods (FV/FD), for solving two extended Boussinesq-type (BT) models. …”
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The Effect of Different Doses of Intravenous Dexmedetomidine on the Properties of Subarachnoid Blockade: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Mohammad K Al Nobani (16561248)

“…We analyzed the duration of sensory and motor blockade and the related adverse effects in relation to different doses of IV dexmedetomidine.</p><p><b>Results:</b> Intravenous dexmedetomidine, with loading dose of 1 mcg/kg, prolonged the sensory blockade duration of spinal anaesthesia by a mean difference of 49.6 min, P<0.001, and motor blockade duration by a mean difference of 44.7 min, P<0.001, while a loading dose of 0.5 mcg/kg prolonged the sensory blockade by a mean difference of 43.06 min, P<0.001, and motor blockade duration by a mean difference of 29.09 min, P<0.001. …”

Ego identity statuses of Lebanese youth in early and middle adolescence. (c2014) by Issa, Nagham

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A novel approach on the delineation of a multipurpose energy-greenbelt to produce biofuel and combat desertification in arid regions by Mohammad Alherbawi (14155767)

“…Meanwhile, a few approaches on the delineation of greenbelts to fight desertification in the arid regions exist in literature. This study presents a novel approach to delineate a multipurpose energy-greenbelt using JCL crop for biofuel production, as well as to preserve the soil and enhance air quality, thereby helping to combat desertification and sand-dust storms (SDS). …”

Global, regional and national burden of bladder cancer and its attributable risk factors in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of... by Saeid Safiri (3713035)

“…Bladder cancer accounted for 4.39 million (4.09 to 4.70) DALYs in 2019, and the age-standardised DALY rate decreased significantly by 18.6% (11.2 to 24.3) during the period 1990–2019. …”

Seroprevalence of West Nile Virus among Healthy Blood Donors from Different National Populations Residing in Qatar by Soha R., Dargham

“…While there seemed to be apparent trends in the prevalence of WNV-IgM and WNV-IgG antibodies, none of these trends were found statistically significant. ConclusionThe findings support the circulation of WNV in human populations in the different countries of the MENA region. …”
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Provision of bystander CPR for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the Middle East: a retrospective gender-based analysis by Emad Awad (17541264)

“…However, it remains unknown whether similar disparities exist in the Middle Eastern and Gulf regions. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate gender differences in the provision of bystander CPR for patients with OHCA in Qatar.…”

Socio‐economic impact of solar cooking technologies on community kitchens under different climate conditions: A review by Ashutosh Verma (36178)

“…The residential sector's non‐renewable energy cooking devices also pose significant problems, consuming approximately 30%–40% of global energy usage, with over 80% dedicated to cooking applications. …”

Safety culture assessment in petroleum industry: cross sectional survey of workers safety performance in the Niger Delta Region, Nigeria by Efua Ehiaguina (21225101)

Sustainable food development for societies in hot arid regions: Thermoeconomic assessment of passive-cooled soil-based and hydroponic greenhouses by Omer Abedrabboh (17346847)

“…Therefore, this study investigates the thermoeconomic performance of four different passive-cooled greenhouse configurations simulated for three large metropolitan areas (Doha, Cairo, and Karachi) located in different hot arid climates to analyze the possibilities and prospects for sustainable food production within the proximity of hot arid regions. …”

Burden of Transport-Related Injuries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 by Saeid Safiri (3713035)

“…The age-standardized incidence rate for the EMR in 2017 was 787 (UI 705.5–876.2) per 100000,which has not changed significantly since 1990 (-0.9%; UI -4.7 to 3). These rates differed remarkably between countries, such that Oman (1303.9; UI 1167.3–1441.5) and Palestine (486.5; UI 434.5-545.9) had the highest and lowest age-standardized incidence rates per 100000, respectively. …”

Investigating the Effectiveness and Teachers’ Perceptions of Rigorous Curriculum Design for Project-Based Learning Implementation on Middle School Science Students’ Achievement and... by ASSAF, NOURA FOUAD

“…While the majority of the reviewed studies were conducted in North America, Europe, and part of Western Asia, very limited studies were conducted in the MENA region. Achieving proficiency in science requires students to learn through a high-quality curriculum that allows them to participate in authentic practices resembling scientists’ work that enhance their skills, sustain motivation, and increase their achievements. …”
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Digital Dependency and Security Risk: Investigating the Connections Between Fear of Missing Out, Problematic Social Media Use, and Vulnerability Perceptions by Tourjana Islam Supti (22466692)

“…The results reveal significant associations between FoMO, PSMU, and perceptions of vulnerability, with notable cultural differences. …”

Optimisation of PV Cleaning Practices: Comparison Between Performance Based and Periodic Based Approaches by ALHAJERI, RASHED ABDULLA

“…The losses resulting from this can lead to significant losses, especially in a place like Dubai, UAE which meet many of these factors. …”
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Knowledge and Anxiety about COVID-19 in the State of Qatar, and the Middle East and North Africa Region—A Cross Sectional Study by Sathyanarayanan Doraiswamy (4091776)

“…Knowledge about COVID-19 was significantly different across the two survey populations, with a much higher proportion of healthcare workers possessing better COVID-19 knowledge than the general public (62.9% vs. 30.0%, p < 0.0001). …”