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Blind deconvolution and retinal abnormality detection in blurred retinal images
( American Scientific Publishers , 2011 , Article)In this paper, a new technique is presented to enhance the blurred images obtained from retinal imaging; both regular as well as Fluorescein Angiography. While in most of the cases, the image produced is quite clean and ... -
Blind Deconvolution for retinal image enhancement
( IEEE , 2010 , Conference Paper)In this paper, a new technique is presented to enhance the blurred images obtained from retinal imaging. One of the main steps in inspecting the eye (especially the deeper image of retina) is to look into the eye using a ... -
Blind ECG Restoration by Operational Cycle-GANs
( IEEE Computer Society , 2022 , Article)Objective: ECG recordings often suffer from a set of artifacts with varying types, severities, and durations, and this makes an accurate diagnosis by machines or medical doctors difficult and unreliable. Numerous studies ... -
Blind identification of the Millikan Library from earthquake data considering soil-structure interaction
( John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. , 2015 , Article)The Robert A. Millikan Library is a reinforced concrete building with a basement level and nine stories above the ground. Located on the campus of California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in Pasadena California, it is ... -
Blind restoration of fluorescein angiography images
( IEEE , 2010 , Conference Paper)In this paper, a new technique is presented to enhance the blurred images obtained from Fluorescein Angiography (FA) of the retina. One of the main steps in inspecting the eye (especially the deeper image of retina) is to ... -
Blind secure communication: The Secure degrees of freedom of one hop wireless networks with No CSI
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2018 , Conference Paper)We study a number of wireless networks with secrecy constraints and No CSI. The wiretap and MIMO broadcast channels in a presence of an external eavesdropper and the MIMO interference channel with secret messages and no ... -
Blind SNR Estimation of Gaussian-Distributed Signals in Nakagami Fading Channels
( IEEE , 2015 , Article)A blind (non-data-aided) SNR estimator using the statistical moments of the received signal is proposed. The proposed envelope-based non-data-aided estimator works for any time-domain Gaussian-distributed signal (e.g. OFDM ... -
Blind Source Separation Algorithms Using Hyperbolic and Givens Rotations for High-Order QAM Constellations
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2018 , Article)This paper addresses the problem of blind demixing of instantaneous mixtures in a multiple-input multiple-output communication system. The main objective is to present efficient blind source separation (BSS) algorithms ... -
Blink rate vs Inner self perceived cognitive state while using virtual reality applications with haptic devices.
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)On average, humans blink between eight and 21 times per minute while resting. Eye actions are influenced by external and internal stimuli. This can be utilized to measure internal cognition specifically focus and attention ... -
Block6Tel: Blockchain-based Spectrum Allocation Scheme in 60-envisioned Communications
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2021 , Conference Paper)The 6G-based spectrum bands allocation to telecom providers would guarantee ultra peak rates, high availability, and extremely low-latency for various user applications. However, the spectrum allocation still suffers from ... -
The Blockade Imposed Against Qatar: An Analytical Study of WTO Principles
( Qatar University Press , 2018 , Report)This analytical study sheds light on the consequences of the blockade imposed against Qatar and the violation of the blockading countries – the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, and ... -
The Blockade of Qatar: Where Coercive Diplomacy Fails, Principles of Law Should Prevail
( Qatar University Press , 2019 , Article)Contemporary international law has developed a cautious attitude toward the use of coercive diplomacy, specifically in the deployment of economic sanctions in the form of boycotting or blockading one sovereign state by ... -
A blockchain and deep neural networks-based secure framework for enhanced crop protection
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)The problem faced by one farmer can also be the problem of some other farmer in other regions. Providing information to farmers and connecting them has always been a challenge. Crowdsourcing and community building are ... -
A Blockchain and Edge-Computing-Based Secure Framework for Government Tender Allocation
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2021 , Article)Governments and public sector entities around the world are actively exploring new ways to keep up with technological advancements to achieve smart governance, work efficiency, and cost optimization. Blockchain technology ... -
Blockchain and its Potential in the Digitization of Land and Real Estate Property Records
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)A blockchain, is a decentralized digital ledger that is distributed across multiple computers, recording transactions in a way that cannot be altered without the consent of the network and the alteration of all subsequent ... -
Blockchain and Learning-Based Computation Offloading in Space-Assisted Power IoT
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2021 , Conference Paper)Power systems impose stringent security and delay requirements on computation offloading, which cannot be satisfied by existing PIoT. In this paper, we address this challenge by combining blockchain and machine learning. ... -
Blockchain as a mean to secure Internet of Things ecosystems – a systematic literature review
( Emerald Insight , 2021 , Article)Purpose: Blockchain is evolving to become a platform for securing Internet of things (IoT) ecosystems. Still, challenges remain. The purpose of this literature review is to highlight the applicability of blockchain as a ... -
Blockchain Based Decentralized Trust Management framework
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2020 , Conference Paper)The blockchain is a storage technology and transmission of information, transparent, secure, and operating without central control. In this paper, we propose a new decentralized trust management and cooperation model where ... -
Blockchain for decentralized multi-drone to combat COVID-19 and future pandemics: Framework and proposed solutions
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2021 , Article)Currently, drones represent a promising technology for combating Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) due to the transport of goods, medical supplies to a given target location in the quarantine areas experiencing an epidemic ... -
Blockchain for next generation services in banking and finance: cost, benefit, risk and opportunity analysis
( Emerald , 2020 , Article)The purpose of this paper is to help in providing a better understanding of the application of blockchain technology in the context of the banking and finance sectors. The aim is to outline blockchain's benefits, opportunities, ...
