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Cost-efficiency and financial and geographical characteristics of banking sectors in the MENA countries
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Routledge
, 2017 , Article)
We utilize the translog stochastic frontier model to estimate the cost-efficiency levels for conventional and Islamic, Cooperation Council (GCC) and non-GCC banks in the Middle East and North African (MENA) countries. The ...
Perspectives of pharmacy students in Qatar toward interprofessional education and collaborative practice: a mixed methods study
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Taylor and Francis Ltd
, 2018 , Article)
In an IPE environment, students are expected to have better understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and contribution of other health?care professions to enhance interprofessional working and collaboration with an end ...
Differentiating the mechanical response of hierarchical magnesium nano-composites as a function of temperature
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Elsevier, Ltd
, 2012 , Article)
The effect of temperature change on quasi-static mechanical response of monolithic Mg alongside hierarchical Mg/Al–Al2O3 nano-composites synthesized through powder metallurgy route followed by microwave assisted rapid ...
Influence of Ag nanoparticles on state of the art MnO2 nanorods performance as an electrocatalyst for lithium air batteries
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Elsevier
, 2018 , Article)
Abstract The need for an alternative and efficient electrocatalyst to replace Pt-based noble materials is a goal of prime importance in Li– air battery technology. In this work, novel silver nanoparticles-incorporated MnO2 ...
New DC-DC Multilevel Configurations of 2L-Y Boost Converters with High Voltage Conversion Ratio for Renewable Energy Applications
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2019 , Conference Paper)
In this article, new multilevel configurations of 2L-Y boost DC-DC converters (2L-Y MBC) with high voltage conversion ratio are proposed for renewable energy applications. To step-up the voltage with high conversion ratio, ...
Electropolymerization of poly(aniline-co-p-toluidine) on copper and its application as a corrosion inhibitor
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Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
, 2014 , Article)
This paper aims to compare the inhibitive effects of polyaniline (PAni), poly(p-toluidine) and poly(aniline-co-p-toluidine) in hydrochloric acid (HCl) solution.
Design/methodology/approach
– The electrochemical deposition ...
The role of pharmaceutical marketing and other factors in prescribing decisions: The Yemeni experience
(2013 , Article)
Background: Prescribing decisions are a complex phenomenon and influenced by many pharmacological and non-pharmacological factors. Little is known about the actual prescribing behaviors of physicians or the factors behind ...
Optimal energy management scheme for electric vehicle integration in microgrid
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2017 , Conference Paper)
Electric vehicles (EV) connected to a charging station in a microgrid system is a potential power source for participation in energy management (EM). However, an autonomous controller scheme is required to schedule the ...
Intervention in biological phenomena modeled by S-systems: A model predictive control approach
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2011 , Conference Paper)
Recent years have witnessed extensive research activity in modeling genetic regulatory networks (GRNs) as well as in developing therapeutic intervention strategies for such networks. S-systems, which offer a good compromise ...
The Dilemma of Being Gulf-born NRIs: An Analysis of Cases in Kuwait
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Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
This paper attempts to elucidate the dilemma of being Gulf-born NRIs (Non-Resident Indians), focusing especially on cases in Kuwait. As the Arab Gulf States (AGS) rarely offer citizenship to expatriate residents, the ...