Qatar Foundation Annual Research Forum Volume 2010 Issue 1

Abstract Since its inception in early 2009, Dohaland has been tasked by its Board of Directors to support the intellectual and cultural efforts of Qatar Foundation by extending its work beyond day-to-day real estate development activities to include research projects that focus on the built form, the life patterns of Qatari residents, etc. This presentation will present and discuss current and future research-related projects and activitie Read More

Abstract It is known that medicine, like Islamic Sharia, was designed to bring about benefits and to ward off harm; therefore Islamic Sharia made it obligatory that medicine should be learned and taught, and considered this a collective duty. Treatment using nanotechnology is at the fore of new medical technologies; a ruling on it would thus constitute a part of understanding it, through knowledge of its methods, purposes and di Read More

Abstract Research shows that successful educational reform is multi-faceted, requiring rigorous planning and investment in teacher professional development. The focus of this study is female ESL teachers in Qatar's public school educational reform, Education for a New Era, which created 36 publicly funded Independent Schools with a standards-based curriculum using English as a Second Language as the medium of instructi Read More

Abstract Qatarization, a process to increase the number of Qatari nationals in the labor force, is considered one of the country top priorities to ensure its long-term economic development and security purpose. As 96 percent of Qatari men and 43 percent of Qatari women are currently in the labor force and women are more educated than men on average, it is clear that a significant increase in the labor force, especially i Read More

Abstract International remittances are playing an increasingly important role in the economies of developing countries. Aside from being an important source of foreign exchange for many recipient countries, recent research has shown that households that receive remittances are more likely to leave poverty status, to send their children to school and to invest in small enterprises, health, education and housing. While re Read More

Abstract The proof of concept is a research-based analysis by Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar, Center for Research in Design to evaluate the feasibility of converting surplus ISO shipping containers into housing units for migrant workers in the State of Qatar. The project addresses the need for temporary labor accommodation associated with Qatar's rapid growth and development. The goal for this proje Read More

Abstract Qatar is a rich developing country, which suffers the consequences of explosions in both human and vehicle population. This has been accompanied by a heavy toll of deaths. Road accidents in Qatar do not only represent an important social problem but also an economic one. There is room for improving traffic safety in Qatar. A comprehensive traffic safety program is urgently needed. In this paper an assessm Read More

Abstract Medical education is characterized by apprenticeship reflected in ‘see one, do one, teach one’. This research investigated effects of practice and individual guidance by a mentor for laparoscopic surgery using a simulation engine. Based on earlier research, we expected that it would take extensive training for self-directed, experience-based learning to compensate for individual, on-time instruction that is typical Read More

Abstract This study answers the following main questions: What system of concepts is related to the strategic planning and building of values? What are the reality, dimensions and outcomes of the conflict of values, and their relationship to identity and society's potential for growth and advancement? Are we suffering from a crisis in the planning and strategic construction of our values? Do we have a national project for Read More