QScience Connect - Volume 2014, Issue 1

The human knee joint has a three-dimensional geometry with multiple body articulations that produce complex mechanical responses under loads that occur in everyday life and sports activities. Knowledge of the complex mechanical interactions of these load-bearing structures is of use when treatments of relevant diseases are evaluated and assisting devices are designed. Numerical tools, such as the finite element analysis, are su Read More

This work outlines the issue of sustainable development in a global context as well as examining the potential for success, in terms of development strategy, in Qatar. The aim of the paper is threefold: Define sustainable development and what pursuing a path of “sustainable development” means for Qatar. Outline the challenges facing Qatar in terms of realizing the vision of sustainable development; and explore currently unrealized oppor Read More

Qatar, as the most competitive economy in the region, seeks the transition to a knowledge-based economy. Innovation plays a crucial role in the economic development transform stage (from a resource-based to a knowledge-based economy) promising a more sustainable future. Hence, this paper presents a descriptive study of the status quo of Qatar in innovation and considers its domestic innovation dynamics through the Globa Read More

Most cases of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) are associated with the presence of BCR-ABL1 fusion gene; a molecular anomaly that introduced targeting therapy to CML. This study was setup primarily to optimize the real-time quantification detection of BCR-ABL1 transcripts, in order to pave the way for using this method as a diagnostic tool to support the clinical management of CML patients in Qatar. A secondary objective was to eva Read More

In this study, we show determinants and permanents of some Hessenberg matrices that give terms of polynomials .

The purpose of this descriptive, comparative study was to re-examine certain organizational and structural elements that correlate with the effectiveness of quality improvement program implementation in hospitals. These elements are: (a) leadership commitment and support for quality improvement, (b) process understanding and integration with quality improvement, (c) human resource and training, (d) planning short and l Read More

Economic factors undoubtedly play an important role in sports entrepreneurship, especially football, and fans' support helps clubs to increase their revenue and improve their financial status. The aim of this study is to systematically investigate spectator demand in the English Premier League, its interaction with the media and the effects of these variables on club revenue. Questions raised in this study deal with, as far as the variable o Read More