Browsing Qatar University Institutional Repository by Publisher "Elsevier"
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2D Self-organized ONN model for Handwritten Text Recognition
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Deep Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) have recently reached state-of-the-art Handwritten Text Recognition (HTR) performance. However, recent research has shown that typical CNNs' learning performance is limited since ... -
3-additive linear multi-step methods for diffusion-reaction-advection models
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Some systems of differential equations that model problems in science and engineering have natural splittings of the right-hand side into the sum of three parts, in particular, diffusion, reaction, and advection. ... -
3D and 4D printing of polymer nanocomposite materials: Processes, applications, and challenges
( Elsevier , 2019 , Book)3D and 4D Printing of Polymer Nanocomposite Materials: Processing, Applications, and Challenges covers advanced 3D and 4D printing processes and the latest developments in novel polymer-based printing materials, thus ... -
3D hydrogel/ bioactive glass scaffolds in bone tissue engineering: Status and future opportunities
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article Review)Repairing significant bone defects remains a critical challenge, raising the clinical demand to design novel bone biomaterials that incorporate osteogenic and angiogenic properties to support the regeneration of vascularized ... -
3D measurements of hydrate surface area during hydrate dissociation in porous media using dynamic 3D imaging
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)A better understanding of the kinetics of hydrate dissociation is essential to reliably predict gas production potential from natural hydrate reservoirs. Most hydrate dissociation models assume hydrates to be a constant ... -
3D synchrotron computed tomography study on the influence of fines on gas driven fractures in Sandy Sediments
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Production of methane from hydrate-bearing sediments requires hydrate dissociation for releasing mobile methane gas in sediments prior to gas production operations. Fines may migrate through or clog the pore space of ... -
5-Aminolevulinic acid mitigates the chromium-induced changes in Helianthus annuus L. as revealed by plant defense system enhancement
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Chromium (Cr) in the soil is one of the major pollutants for agricultural production. This study examined the efficiency of sunflower plants to remediate Cr-contaminated soils using a plant growth regulator, 5-aminolevolinic ... -
A 51 ka sedimentary sequence in a seamount basin, Eastern Arabian Sea: Records for paleoceanographic and paleoclimate conditions
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)A 5.4 m thick sediment core at ∼ 517 m water depth from a seamount basin off the Goa coast in the Eastern Arabian Sea (EAS) is examined for the mineral magnetic, carbonate and organic carbon variability. The 51 ka BP dated ... -
60 Years of the Loeb-Sourirajan Membrane: Principles, New Materials, Modelling, Characterization, and Applications
( Elsevier , 2022 , Book)60 Years of the Loeb-Sourirajan Membrane: Principles, New Materials, Modelling, Characterization and Applications bring forth theoretical advances, novel characterization techniques, materials development, advanced treatment ... -
A bearingless coaxial magnetic gearbox
( Elsevier , 2014 , Article)Recently, magnetic gearboxes (MGBs) are serious contenders to their conventional mechanical counterparts in terms of reduced maintenance requirements, improved reliability, tolerance to mechanical inaccuracies, and inherent ... -
A brief self-rating scale for the assessment of individual differences in gesture perception and production
( Elsevier , 2015 , Article)Gesture production and perception have a strong impact on speech perception and social-communicative functioning. Consequently, we created the 'Brief Assessment of Gesture' (BAG) tool, a set of 12 subjective statements ... -
A calcium peroxide incorporated oxygen releasing chitosan-PVA patch for Diabetic wound healing
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Impaired wound healing is a major healthcare problem in patients with diabetes often resulting in gangrene, microbial infection and amputation of affected limb. The delay or absence in healing process arises from several ... -
A case of neural integrity monitor endotracheal tube malfunction: What to blame? Cancelled surgery due to NIM tracheal tube malfunction - a case report
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Intraoperative neuromonitoring of the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) is becoming the standard of care in surgeries of the brainstem, skull base, thyroid, and parathyroid with the potential risk for RLN damage. The Neural ... -
A centralized stochastic optimal dispatching strategy of networked multi-carrier microgrids considering transactive energy and integrated demand response: Application to water-energy nexus
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Over a few decades, energy system operators have sought to achieve appropriate frameworks based on the water-energy nexus issues due to energy crises and the rapid growth of water demand. In this regard, multi-carrier ... -
A classifier to detect best mode for Solar Chimney Power Plant system
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Machine learning (ML) classifiers were used as a novel approach to select the best operating mode for Hybrid Solar Chimney Power Plant (HSCPP). The classifiers (decision tree (J48), Nave Bayes (NB), and Support Vector ... -
A CNN-Sequence-to-Sequence network with attention for residential short-term load forecasting
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Residential short-term load forecasting has become an essential process to develop successful demand response strategies, and help utilities and customers optimize energy production and consumption. Most previous works ... -
A comparative physicochemical property assessment and techno-economic analysis of biolubricants produced using chemical modification and additive-based routes
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Several edible and non-edible oil sources are currently being developed as renewable basestocks for biolubricant production. However, these feedstocks possess undesirable physicochemical properties limiting their lubricant ... -
A comparative study of gender differences in thermal comfort and environmental satisfaction in air-conditioned offices in Qatar, India, and Japan
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Gender differences in the assessment of thermal comfort and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC) have not previously been investigated, despite the prevalence of the overcooling of ... -
A comparison study on performance of thin film composite membrane embedded with graphene oxide for Acetaminophen, Diclofenac and Ibuprofen separation from waste water
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) are one of the threats to water safety and security. These contaminants are hard to be removed due to toxicity and resistant to breakdown. In this study, thin film composite ... -
A comprehensive annual delivery program for upstream liquefied natural gas supply chain
( Elsevier , 2016 , Article)Developing a cost-effective annual delivery program (ADP) is a challenging task for liquefied natural gas (LNG) suppliers, especially for LNG supply chains with large number of vessels and customers. Given significant ...