Qatar University

Beyond knowledge acquisition: the role of problem-based learning in supporting competency and skills development in pharmacy education — a systematic review

Abstract Objective To synthesize evidence on the role of PBL in pre-registration pharmacy education in fostering metacognitive and interpersonal competency development, with particular emphasis on self-regulation, learner autonomy, and professional collaboration. Methods A system...

SGLT2 inhibitors and secondary polycythemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of hematologic effects in patients with type 2 diabetes

Abstract Background Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are widely used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) due to their survival benefits. However, these agents are associated with increases in hemoglobin (Hgb) and hematocrit (Hct), raising concern...

Bridging the Gap: Exploring Barriers and Facilitators Influencing Preparedness of Dental Hygiene Graduates

BACKGROUND: Preparedness for clinical practice is an overarching aim of dental hygiene education and reflects graduates' ability to provide safe and competent patient care. While competency-based curricula aim to ensure readiness for professional practice, evidence suggests that...

Age and Sex Modify the Association Between Plasma Sestrin2 and Bone Mineral Density: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract Sestrin2 is a stress-inducible protein that plays a significant role in maintaining antioxidant balance and metabolic homeostasis via the AMPK/mTOR pathways. Animal models suggested that Sestrin2 deficiency may be associated with high bone mass; however, how this may tra...

Perceptions and attitudes of medical students toward AI in anatomy learning

Abstract Background Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are increasingly being integrated into medical education. However, their use in anatomy learning, particularly among medical students in the Middle East, remains underexplored. Objective To assess medical students’ perception...

Technical Properties and Sustainable Reuse of Recycled Excavation Materials as Natural Sand Replacement in Cement Mortar

This study investigates the feasibility of using recycled sand derived from excavation waste as a sustainable alternative to natural sand in mortar production. The novelty of this work lies in the comprehensive evaluation of mortar performance using 100% recycled sand across a wi...

From Subregional Bloc to International Actor? The GCC and the Evolution of Regional Actorness

How is the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) an international actor? The question what kind of entity the GCC is – or is aspiring to become – has been a subject of debate since the formation of the organisation in 1981. Over the past decade, the GCC has assumed a more prominent role...

Document-Level Transformer-Based Text Semantic Communication System

Given the emergence of new applications with stringent networking requirements, traditional bit-level communication may reach theoretical Shannon capacity and struggle to support such applications. Therefore, the idea of semantic communication (SC) has been proposed in literature...

Application of Swietenia macrophylla Polymer/Nanocomposites for Mitigating Paraffin Wax Deposition

Paraffin wax precipitation and deposition significantly hinder crude oil production and transportation by reducing flow efficiency, increasing operational downtime, and requiring costly remediation procedures. Conventional wax mitigation methods commonly rely on environmentally u...

Generative digital twinning for dynamic building codes in smart sustainable cities: a conceptual framework towards climate change adaptation

Purpose This study explores the enhancement of the building permitting process through the introduction of dynamic building codes, enabled by an adaptive digital technology framework. By leveraging innovations such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things and integrated dig...