Plate tectonics is a scientific theory that attributes geological phenomena to the movement of several large rigid plates that make up the earth's crust. The wide acceptance of the theory in the 1960s was the culmination of decades of geological data-gathering. And it was hailed a revolution in our understanding of the planet.

Everyday physical activity is an important part of daily life routines. Long periods of time spent in activities requiring little energy use (for example sedentary behaviors such as watching too much TV) can negatively impact the quality of life of older adults, particularly those with mobility challenges. Engaging in daily physical activity on a regular basis supports mobility, and could provide opportunities for engagement in the community.

Dendrimers are hyperbranched polymers with a well-defined chemical structure. The ability to precisely append metals and chemical compounds to the limbs of dendrimers makes these particles highly attractive for numerous applications.

Professor Dietrich Büsselberg of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar is a physiologist and biophysicist who has dedicated the past 30 years of his career to researching the mechanisms by which metal ions, metal-containing organic compounds, and other biologically active compounds influence the human nervous system.

The Journal of College of Sharia and Islamic Studies (JCSIS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal affiliated with Qatar University that publishes articles from around the world in both Arabic and English. The journal provides a forum for quality research in multidisciplinary classical and contemporary Islamic studies. Founded in 1980, the JCSIS is a valuable resource for both scholars and students of Islamic studies. JCSIS encourages contributions related to all fields of Islamic studies. The journal aims to deepen historical research on Islam, and it publishes papers that address historical and social science perspectives spanning the period ranging from Islam’s emergence to modern times.

As COVID-19 cases worldwide continue to relentlessly increase by the day, so does the ever-growing impact on society. While the global population has experienced extreme changes in day-to-day life, researchers have worked tirelessly to develop vaccines and treatments over the past year to halt the disease and bring the world out of lockdown. From shifting to remote work and home-schooling children to restricting travel and leisure activities, to disrupting supply chains, the COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on virtually every facet of life.