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A framework for antecedents of trust in social commerce
( Inderscience Publishers , 2018 , Article)Trust is essential in social commerce environment, where consumers rely on feedback and advice that they collect from social platforms. Despite the importance of trust in virtual environments, there are a limited number ... -
A framework for condition-based maintenance scheduling
( IEEE , 2012 , Conference Paper)This paper presents a general framework for planning and optimizing Condition-Based Maintenance scheduling. We assume that the hazard function depends, not only on time, but also on the system state which degrades over ... -
A framework for developing innovative problem-solving and creativity skills for engineering undergraduates
( Springer International Publishing , 2015 , Book chapter)Background and Purpose Problem-solving and creativity skills are a set of skills that are highly looked for in today's engineers. Globalization and the rapid pace of technology growth, including awareness on sustainability, ... -
A framework for improving sustainable mobility in higher education campuses: The case study of Qatar University
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)Nowadays, sustainable mobility is a main challenge addressed by policy-makers, public managers and scholars worldwide. This research presents a set of guidelines and solutions to support the design of a more sustainable ... -
A framework for modelling blockchain based supply chain management system to ensure soundness of smart contract workflow
( IEEE Computer Society , 2021 , Conference Paper)We propose a smart contract workflow verification framework for blockchain-based supply chain management systems. The proposed framework introduces a Petri-Net-based formalism to model smart contract workflow in a supply-chain ... -
A framework for optimal cost media streaming in three-tier wireless networks
( Springer New York LLC , 2017 , Article)Heterogeneous networking is envisioned as a key solution for accommodating the traffic surge resulting from resource demanding applications such as video streaming. In this paper, the diversity in cost, coverage, and ... -
A framework for optimizing the supply chain performance of a steel producer
(2013 , Conference Paper)Supply Chain Management (SCM) is focused on developing, optimizing, and operating efficient supply chains. Efficient supply chains are characterized by cost effective decisions, lean flow and structure, high degree of ... -
A Framework for Prioritization and Selection of Strategic Projects
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2022 , Article)Strategic projects are critical for the sustenance of an organization; however, they are subject to different types of constraints in terms of risk, management capabilities, resources, and political and cultural factors. ... -
A FRAMEWORK FOR TIME-DRIVEN ACTIVITY-BASED COSTING FOR ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURE
(2022 , Master Thesis)The study uses Time-Driven Activity-Based costing (TDABC) approach to examine healthcare costs. Three multivariable regression models have been proposed to predict the cost of healthcare: multiple linear regression, Ridge ... -
A Framework for Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing for Orthopedic Procedure
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)This study used method of Time-Driven Activity-Based costing (TDABC) approach to examined cost reduction in healthcare sector, Knee Arthroplasty Department in Al-Emadi Hospital as case-study for delivering a primary knee ... -
A framework for topological based map building: A solution to autonomous robot navigation in smart cities
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)Advancement in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has transformed urban environments into modern smart cities by connecting physical devices or sensors to communicate via the Internet of things (IoT) ... -
A Framework of Information Security Integrated with Human Factors
( Springer Verlag , 2019 , Conference Paper)Information systems support organizations to achieve strategic competitiveness over other organizations and assist senior management in the decision-making process. In addition, they help organizations in timely implementation ... -
A free-slack-based genetic algorithm for the robotic cell problem with controllable processing times
( Springer New York LLC , 2016 , Book chapter)We present a novel genetic algorithm for the Robotic Cell Problem with controllable processing times. This challenging problem arises in an automated production cell that consists of m consecutive machines as well as a ... -
A Friendly and Low-Cost Technique for Capturing Non-Cooperative Civilian Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2019 , Article)As a result of continuous cost reduction and device miniaturization, small UAVs are now more easily accessible to the public. Consequently, numerous new applications in the civilian and commercial domains have emerged. ... -
A Frontier Based Eco-Efficiency Assessment of Electric Vehicles: The Case of European Union Countries Using Mixed and Renewable Sources of Energy
( IEOM Society , 2021 , Conference Paper)Electric vehicles (EVs) are seen as a promising solution for creating more efficient and sustainable transportation systems. European Union (EU) members show a strong interest in implementing EVs, and the governments support ... -
A frontier-based managerial approach for relative sustainability performance assessment of the world's airports
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2021 , Article)The sustainability impact of air transportation has become crucial to communities. Airports around the world are forced to be transparent with the society and to declare their sustainability results. As the sustainability ... -
A full bridge-based fault current controller for distributed generation systems
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2016 , Conference Paper)Nowadays the demand of electricity is continuously increasing which necessitates adding more distributed generators, causing the level of fault current to highly increase. The level of Fault Current (FC) could even exceed ... -
A Full-Bridge Submodule-Based Modular Unipolar/Bipolar High-Voltage Pulse Generator with Sequential Charging of Capacitors
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2017 , Article)Repetitive high pulsed electric field (PEF) is an effective method to kill microorganisms and bacteria in water treatment applications. The PEF can be generated by applying high-power electromagnetic pulse across the sample ... -
A fully accessible Arabic learning platform for assisting children with intellectual challenges
( Springer International Publishing , 2014 , Conference Paper)Children with intellectual challenges (IC) are growing up with wide exposure to computer technology. Computer software and assistive devices have the potential to help these children in their education, career development, ... -
A Fully Functional Secure Ubiquitous Healthcare Monitoring System
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES Recent advances in sensing, communication and actuation are leading to the next generation of Telemedicine when integrated with Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs). They have a great potential in ...