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Prediction-based delay optimization data collection algorithm for underwater acoustic sensor networks
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2019 , Article)The past years have seen a rapid development of autonomous underwater vehicle-aided (AUV-aided) data-gathering schemes in underwater acoustic sensor networks (UASNs). The use of AUVs efficiently reduces energy consumption ... -
The predictive ability of stock market factors
( Emerald Publishing Limited , 2022 , Article)Purpose: This paper aims to ask whether a range of stock market factors contain information that is useful to investors by generating a trading rule based on one-step-ahead forecasts from rolling and recursive regressions. ... -
Predictive ANN models for varying filler content for cotton fiber/PVC composites based on experimental load displacement curves
( Elsevier Ltd , 2020 , Article)In this paper, artificial neural network (ANN) models are developed to predict the load-displacement curves for better understanding the behavior of cotton fiber/polyvinyl chloride (PVC) composites. Series of experiments ... -
Predictive Auto-scaling of Multi-tier Applications Using Performance Varying Cloud Resources
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2019 , Article)The performance of the same type of cloud resources, such as virtual machines (VMs), varies over time mainly due to hardware heterogeneity, resource contention among co-located VMs, and virtualization overhead. The performance ... -
Predictive Autoscaling of Microservices Hosted in Fog Microdata Center
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2021 , Article)Fog computing provides microdata center (MDC) facilities closer to the users and applications, which help to overcome the application latency and response time concerns. However, guaranteeing specific service-level objectives ... -
Predictive Biomarkers of Intensive Care Unit and Mechanical Ventilation Duration in Critically-Ill Coronavirus Disease 2019 Patients.
( Frontiers Media , 2021 , Article)Detection of early metabolic changes in critically-ill coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients under invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) at the intensive care unit (ICU) could predict recovery patterns and help in ... -
A predictive control strategy for electrochromic glazing to balance the visual and thermal environmental requirements: Approach and energy-saving potential assessment
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)Electrochromic (EC) glazing provides a promising solution to actively adjusting the sunlight and radiant heat through windows in response to building visual and thermal environmental requirements, and control strategies ... -
Predictive factors associated with adjacent teeth root resorption of palatally impacted canines in Arabian population: a cone-beam computed tomography analysis
( BMC , 2022 , Article)Background: This study aimed to evaluate three-dimensionally the factors associated with adjacent teeth root resorption of palatally impacted canines. Methods: In this retrospective cross-sectional study, one-hundred and ... -
Predictive maintenance using digital twins: A systematic literature review
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article Review)Context: Predictive maintenance is a technique for creating a more sustainable, safe, and profitable industry. One of the key challenges for creating predictive maintenance systems is the lack of failure data, as the machine ... -
Predictive Power of Body Visceral Adiposity Index, Body Adiposity Index and Body Mass Index for Type 2 Diabetes in Qatari Population
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) has increased recently in Qatar. Body mass index (BMI) is a predictor of T2D in many populations. However, BMI is based on height and weight measurements and not on body ... -
A predictive strategy for lifetime maximization in selective relay networks
( IEEE , 2009 , Conference Paper)Two algorithms based on an energy conserving dynamic transmit power threshold are proposed for improving the lifetime in relay networks utilizing selective relay strategies with amplify-and-forward (AF) relays. the lifetime ... -
The predictive value of IL28B rs12979860, rs11881222 and rs8099917 polymorphisms and IP-10 in the therapeutic response of Egyptian genotype 4 patients
( Elsevier , 2013 , Article)Interleukin-28B (IL28B) polymorphisms have previously been reported to be strongly associated with spontaneous and treatment-induced HCV viral clearance. AimTo assess the impact of four different IL28B polymorphisms and ... -
Predictors for hospital admission in emergency department patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: A retrospective review.
( Public Library of Science , 2023 , Article)This study aims to assess the incidence of Emergency Department (ED) visits for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), describe patient characteristics, management practices and predictors of inpatient admission of ... -
Predictors for the adoption of e-democracy: an empirical evaluation based on a citizen-centric approach
( Emerald Insight , 2020 , Article)Purpose: This study aims to explore the factors influencing the intention to use e-democracy. The literature depicted conflicting results regarding such domain and especially in the Middle East, where the authors aim at ... -
Predictors of community pharmacists’ readiness to manage the effective and safe use of oral anticancer medicines in a developing setting
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2022 , Article)Background: There is a paucity of studies about the readiness of community pharmacists to manage the safe and effective use of oral anticancer medicines (OAMs) in developing settings. Objectives: Using the readiness component ... -
Predictors of Continued Breastfeeding at One Year among Women Attending Primary Healthcare Centers in Qatar: A Cross-Sectional Study
( MDPI , 2018 , Article & Book chapter)The number of babies in Qatar being exclusively breastfed is significantly lower than the global target set by the World Health Organization. The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP), ... -
Predictors of job performance in Qatar labor market: a micro-level model
( Emerald , 2021 , Article)Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to address the factors influencing the performance and productivity of Qatari citizens in organizational settings, with specific aims to maintain a high-quality performance standard ... -
Predictors of Parental Involvement in Their Child's Education in Qatar
( International Journal of Early Childhood Learning , 2022 , Article)Research indicates that parental involvement provides numerous benefits that increase students' academic performance. Therefore, it is important to understand why some parents are involved in their children's education and ... -
Predictors of parental use of private tutoring in Qatar
( Common Ground Research Networks , 2020 , Article)The aim of this study was to identify the factors likely to influence parents' desire to use a private tutor for their children in the State of Qatar. Drawing on insights from the relevant literature, a survey questionnaire ... -
The predictors of perforated appendicitis in the pediatric emergency department: A retrospective observational cohort study
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Objective Appendiceal perforation has significant effects on perioperative morbidity and postoperative outcome. The present study aimed to identify possible predictive factors associated with perforated appendicitis (PA) ...