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A configuration of managerial assumptions and strategy: Toward a synthesis
( Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. , 2018 , Article)This paper investigates how management perception and business strategy fits with the choice of the marketing practice. The study employs a configuration approach from data that were collected using three case studies in ... -
A context-aware approach for long-term behavioural change detection and abnormality prediction in ambient assisted living
( Elsevier , 2015 , Article)This research aims to describe pattern recognition models for detecting behavioural and health-related changes in a patient who is monitored continuously in an assisted living environment. The early anticipation of anomalies ... -
A continuum model with a percolation threshold and tunneling-assisted interfacial conductivity for carbon nanotube-based nanocomposites
( American Institute of Physics Inc. , 2014 , Article)A continuum model that possesses several desirable features of the electrical conduction process in carbon-nanotube (CNT) based nanocomposites is developed. Three basic elements are included: (i) percolation threshold, ... -
A control algorithm to increase the efficient operation of wind energy conversion systems under extreme wind conditions
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)This paper aims to increase the power production of gearless permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) based wind energy conversion systems (WECS) in strong (greater than 25 m/s) wind speed regions. In general, most ... -
A cooperative Q-learning approach for distributed resource allocation in multi-user femtocell networks
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2016 , Conference Paper)This paper studies distributed interference management for femtocells that share the same frequency band with macrocells. We propose a multi-agent learning technique based on distributed Q-learning, called subcarrier-based ... -
A cooperative Q-learning approach for online power allocation in femtocell networks
( IEEE , 2013 , Conference Paper)In this paper, we address the problem of distributed interference management of cognitive femtocells that share the same frequency range with macrocells using distributed multiagent Q-learning. We formulate and solve three ... -
A cost effectiveness analysis of salt reduction policies to reduce coronary heart disease in four Eastern Mediterranean countries
( Public Library of Science , 2014 , Article)Background: Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is rising in middle income countries. Population based strategies to reduce specific CHD risk factors have an important role to play in reducing overall CHD mortality. Reducing ... -
A cost-aware model for risk mitigation in Cloud computing systems
( IEEE Computer Society , 2016 , Conference Paper)Security is an important element in Cloud computing. Intruders may exploit clouds for their advantage. This paper presents a cost-aware model for risk mitigation in cloud computing systems. The proposed model is integrated ... -
A cost-effective 3d acquisition and visualization framework for cultural heritage
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2021 , Conference Paper)Museums and cultural institutions, in general, are in a constant challenge of adding more value to their collections. The attractiveness of assets is practically tightly related to their value obeying the offer and demand ... -
A Cost-Effective Immersive Telexistence Platform for Generic Telemanipulation Tasks
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2021 , Conference Paper)Robots are expected to become an essential part in tackling the global corona virus pandemic. However, acquiring robotic technology in economically-challenged nations is very difficult for a variety of factors. This work ... -
A COST-EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS FOR HIGH VERSUS LOW DOSE CAFFEINE FOR THE TREATMENT OF APNEA IN NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
(2021 , Master Thesis)Objective: This thesis sought to evaluate the cost effectiveness of high dose (HD) caffeine as alternative therapy over the standard low dose (LD) caffeine for apnea of prematurity (AOP) in neonates, in Hamad Medical ... -
A Coupled Vector-scalar Potential Method For Permanent Magnet Modeling in Large-scale 3d-Fe Magnetic Field Computations
( IEEE , 1993 , Conference Paper)This paper introduces a magnetic scalar potential (MSP) formulation of permanent magnet (PM) modeling. This formulation is suited for use in coupled (combined) vector-scalar magnetic potential (CMVP-MSP) 3D-FE algorithms ... -
A coupled vector-scalar potential method for permanent magnet modeling in large-scale 3D-FE magnetic field computations
( IEEE , 1993 , Article)This paper introduces a magnetic scalar potential (MSP) formulation to model permanent magnet volumes. This formulation is suited for use in coupled vector-scalar magnetic potential (CMVP-MSP) 3D-FE computations of large-scale ... -
A Course-Aware Opportunistic Routing Protocol for FANETs
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2019 , Article)In recent years, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have gained popularity in various applications and services in both the military and civilian domains. Compared with the single-UAV scenario, flying ad hoc networks (FANETs) ... -
A critical review and performance comparisons of swarm-based optimization algorithms in maximum power point tracking of photovoltaic systems under partial shading conditions
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article Review)This article presents a comparative analysis of the latest swarm-based optimization approaches under partial shading conditions (PSCs) for maximum power point tracking (MPPT) in photovoltaic (PV) systems. The swarm-based ... -
A critical review of CO2 photoconversion: Catalysts and reactors
(2014 , Article)Photocatalytic conversion of CO2 to either a renewable fuel or valuable chemicals, using solar energy has attracted more and more attention, due to the great potential to provide an alternative clean fuel and solve the ... -
A Critical Review of the Current Evidence for Measuring Drug Concentrations of First-Line Agents Used to Treat Tuberculosis in Children
( Springer International Publishing , 2016 , Article Review)Tuberculosis is a leading cause of infectious disease-related morbidity and mortality worldwide. Additionally, treatment is complex with most patients requiring combination therapy of first-line agents for multiple months. ... -
A critical review of the development and demulsification processes applied for oil recovery from oil in water emulsions
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)The formation of stable emulsions is a fundamental problem in oil industry that can result in a sequence of environmental and operational problems. Chemical demulsification is extensively applied for the recovery of oil ... -
A critical review on the practical use of lithium cycle as an upfront nitrogen removal technology from natural gas
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2022 , Other)The increase in energy demand as the world population grows, as well as the competition in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) market, force producers to work hard on developing cost-effective production technologies. Upfront ... -
A Cross-Coupling Approach to Amide Bond Formation from Esters
( American Chemical Society , 2017 , Article)A palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling between aryl esters and anilines is reported, enabling access to diverse amides. The reaction takes place via activation of the C-O bond by oxidative addition with a Pd-NHC complex, ...
