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Modeling the risk-based decisions of the microgrid in day-ahead energy and reserve markets considering stochastic dispatching of electrical and thermal energy storages
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2022 , Article)
In this paper, the electrical and thermal energy management problem of a micro-grid operator (MGO) is addressed under uncertainties aiming at participating in the day-ahead energy and reserve markets. For this purpose, a ...
Fabrication of selective gas sensors using Fe3O4 nanoparticles decorated with CuO
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
Metal-oxide nanoparticles are regarded as favorable candidates for different device applications including gas sensors. Decoration of nanoparticles with smaller ones of different types enables taking advantage of the ...
Exploratory study on self-awareness and self-preparedness of Malaysian rail passengers for emergency evacuations
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2022 , Article)
This study explores the self-awareness and self-preparedness among Malaysian rail passengers during potential emergency evacuations. A questionnaire survey was carried out at a major rail transit terminal in Kuala Lumpur, ...
The separation of emulsified water/oil mixtures through adsorption on plasma-treated polyethylene powder
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MDPI AG
, 2021 , Article)
This paper addresses the preparation and characterization of efficient adsorbents for tertiary treatment (oil content below 100 ppm) of oil/water emulsions. Powdered low-density polyethylene (LDPE) was modified by ...
Pedestrians’ Microscopic Walking Dynamics in Single-File Movement: The Influence of Gender
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article)
Demographics of individuals could largely influence their behaviors and interactions with surrounding pedestrians. This study investigates the influence of pedestrians’ gender on microscopic walking dynamics of single-file ...
Translating and piloting a cardiovascular risk assessment and management online tool using mobile technology
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
BackgroundCardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment and management (RAM) services face many challenges and barriers in the community. Mobile technology offers the opportunity to empower patients and improve access to ...
Highly efficient sustainable photocatalytic Z-scheme hydrogen production from an α-Fe2O3 engineered ZnCdS heterostructure
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Elsevier
, 2017 , Article)
We present an α-Fe2O3/Zn0.4Cd0.6S heterostructure that shows visible light photocatalytic H2 production as high as 536.8μmolh−1 with apparent quantum efficiency of 11.2% at 420nm. The UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectra of ...
Humidification-Dehumidification (HDH) Desalination and Other Volume Reduction Techniques for Produced Water Treatment
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article)
Volume reduction has been suggested as a novel method to tackle the various challenges associated with produced water. The present solution offers an economical and environmentally friendly solution to treat a large bulk ...
Anti-Metastatic and Anti-Tumor Growth Effects of Origanum majorana on Highly Metastatic Human Breast Cancer Cells: Inhibition of NFκB Signaling and Reduction of Nitric Oxide Production
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Public Library of Science
, 2013 , Article)
Background: We have recently reported that Origanum majorana exhibits anticancer activity by promoting cell cycle arrest and apoptosis of the metastatic MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell line. Here, we extended our study by ...
De la fictivité en Droit Qatarien des Sociétés Commerciales
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Qatar University Press
, 2022 , Article)
Objectifs : Il s’agit dans le cadre de cette étude de déterminer la place réservée par le législateur qatarien aux situations fictives. Les études antérieures ont traité un seul aspect de la question, celui de la société ...