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Recent Trends in Applications of X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) Technique in Coatings for Corrosion Protection
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Springer International Publishing
, 2022 , Book chapter)
Corrosion-primarily a surface phenomenon, strongly influences an asset's performance, durability, and reliability, as costs of corrosion-related repairs and refurbishment can run into millions of dollars. Notably, in the ...
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in Qatar: International Threats and Local Constraints
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Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
, 2022 , Book chapter)
Food security has been a constant issue in Qatar and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region since the 2007-2008 global food crisis. The Qatari government implemented two significant strategies: overseas agri-investments ...
Introduction : China's Economic and Political Presence in the Middle East and South Asia
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Taylor and Francis
, 2022 , Book chapter)
This book assesses China's economic and political presence in the Middle East and South Asia with a particular focus on Beijing's relations with the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council - Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, ...
Making the strange familiar and the familiar strange: A critical reflection on teacher educators and the coronavirus crisis
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Springer International Publishing
, 2022 , Book chapter)
This chapter uses the framework of making the strange familiar and the familiar strange to discuss the sudden shift from face-to-face to online instruction in higher education during the coronavirus crisis. Educators should ...
Dynamics of group lending mechanism and the role of group leaders in developing countries: Evidence from Nigeria
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IGI Global
, 2022 , Book chapter)
Group lending mechanisms have increasingly become popular among microfinance providers in recent years. This is largely due to its ability to leverage joint liability to increase loan repayments whilst promoting an ...
Psychosocial treatments for substance use disorders
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Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
, 2022 , Book chapter)
Worldwide use of illicit drugs is increasing, and substance use disorders (SUDs) have become a significant mental health problem in the West. Although the majority of young people do not use illicit drugs and of those who ...
Brand Humour Advertisements on a Social Network Platform and Their Impact on Online Consumer Engagement: The Case of Instagram
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IGI Global Publishing
, 2022 , Book chapter)
Past studies on humour have predicted that the right humour technique can attract attention and lead to organic engagement from the viewer. However, limited research has been conducted concerning the use of humour by brands ...
Pediatric sleep disorders
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Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
, 2022 , Book chapter)
Patterns of normal sleep are considered, including the circadian cycle, which is considered the body's internal clock, REM, and NREM sleep. Sleep disorders are a prevalent problem in the pediatric population, affecting ...
Environmental Impact Assessment of Desalination Plants in the Gulf Region
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Springer Nature
, 2022 , Book chapter)
Currently, desalination plants are essential tools for utilizing water from various natural resources like brackish water and seawater. Worldwide, the number of desalination facilities is rising to fulfill the increased ...
State-of-the-art multi-phase windings types
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Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
, 2022 , Book chapter)
Multiphase machines have attracted significant attention in academic and industrial sectors as candidates for high-power safety-critical applications and wind energy conversion systems. Premierly, this chapter introduces ...