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Estimating Turning Movements at Signalized Intersections Using Artificial Neural Networks
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
, 2018 , Article)
Intersection turning movements' counts are critical input data for traffic studies, analysis, and forecasting. These types of counts are often used to analyze operational performance of signalized intersections under ...
Methods and Techniques Used in Significant Restoration Projects in Qatar
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Taylor and Francis Ltd.
, 2018 , Article)
The large number of conservation and restoration works recently completed in Qatar show that there exists a need to enhance appreciation of the local architectural and building traditions, as a way of bringing to light the ...
Plant functional trait change across a warming tundra biome
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Nature Publishing Group
, 2018 , Article)
The tundra is warming more rapidly than any other biome on Earth, and the potential ramifications are far-reaching because of global feedback effects between vegetation and climate. A better understanding of how environmental ...
Factors underlying risk taking in heroin-dependent individuals: Feedback processing and environmental contingencies
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2018 , Article)
Evidence suggests that factors influencing risk-taking include whether decisions are made based on emotions (affective systems) or cognitions (deliberative systems), the processing of feedback (e.g., deciding to attend a ...
Fresh and hardened properties of seawater-mixed concrete
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2018 , Article)
Using seawater for mixing concrete is potentially advantageous from a sustainability perspective. However, the presence of high concentrations of chloride in the seawater can lead to corrosion of steel reinforcement. This ...
PLA-TiO2 nanocomposites: Thermal, morphological, structural, and humidity sensing properties
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2018 , Article)
In this paper, the effect of TiO2 ceramic nanoparticles on the thermal stability, morphology, molecular mass, structure and electrical properties of the polylactic acid-Titanium dioxide (PLA-TiO2) composites, aimed for ...
On the increasing importance of multiple criteria decision aid methods for portfolio selection
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Taylor and Francis Ltd.
, 2018 , Article)
In 1952, Markowitz published his famous paper on portfolio selection that transformed the field of finance. Although over 65years have passed since then, the mean-variance model remains today the predominant model in ...
Toxicity evaluation of selected ionic liquid compounds on embryonic development of Zebrafish.
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Elsevier
, 2018 , Article)
Hydrate formation in seafloor pipelines is considered an economic and flow assurance issue for the oil and gas industries. Ionic liquids (ILs) have been recently used as potential hydrate inhibitors. Although branded as ...
Effect of yeast volatile organic compounds on ochratoxin A-producing Aspergillus carbonarius and A. ochraceus
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2018 , Article)
Many foods and beverages in temperate and tropical regions are prone to contamination by ochratoxin A (OTA), one of the most harmful mycotoxins for human and animal health. Aspergillus ochraceus and Aspergillus carbonarius ...
Precious metal free Ni/Cu/Mo trimetallic nanocomposite supported on multi-walled carbon nanotubes as highly efficient and durable anode-catalyst for alkaline direct methanol fuel cells
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2018 , Article)
Direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) proved to be an auspicious choice in the applications of portable power electronics and energy transportation, apart from their high cost catalysts materials. To this end, we have developed ...