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A Comprehensive Machine and Deep Learning Approach for Aerosol Optical Depth Forecasting: New Evidence from the Arabian Peninsula
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Accurate forecasting of environmental pollution indicators holds significant importance in diverse fields, including climate modeling, environmental monitoring, and public health. In this study, we investigate a wide range ... -
Consumers' Willingness to Invest in Smart Home Technologies Using Machine Learning: A Survey-Based Analysis in Qatar
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2023 , Conference Paper)This paper investigates the consumers' willingness to invest in smart home technologies and the savings they expect by using machine learning. Data is gathered using questionnaires from 2,014 consumers who participated in ... -
Deterritorialization in the context of cultural heritage and globalizing Msheireb downtown Doha
( Frontiers Media , 2023 , Article)The State of Qatar has witnessed rapid urban activity and development in the decades since the discovery of oil, which has led to a large-scale change in the local cultural heritage and behavior of its residents. This ... -
Developing, implementing and improving learning outcomes assessment in Qatar's public higher education
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Article)This study reports on the development and implementation of the Student Learning Outcomes Assessment process and the system implemented at Qatar University. This system consists of two phases, initiation and enhancement, ... -
Du riz et de l'huile : Un ordre de réquisition à Rosette durant l'expédition française en Égypte
( Paris ,Collège De France , 2023 , Article)Cette étude consiste en une analyse d’un ordre de réquisition de produits alimentaires imposée par l’armée d’Orient en août 1799 aux habitants de Rosette. Il s’agit d’un document remarquable qui fait partie du corpus des ... -
Editorial : Optimal Satellite Sensor Selection Utilized to Monitor the Impact of Urban Sprawl on the Thermal Environment in Doha City, Qatar
( OMICS International , 2016 , Article)In the present study, the most appropriate Landsat and ASTER Image spatial and spectral resolutions were selected to extract thermal infrared data in Doha City, Qatar from 1990-2015. Results indicated Urban Heat Island(UHI) ... -
Effective Rapport in Tourist Guiding (Interpretation of Themes)
( OMICS International , 2016 , Article)The aim of this paper is to discuss the requirements for effective guiding and the attributes for establishing effective rapport in tourist guiding. The paper will suggest an “interpretation of themes,” using a thematically ... -
Effects of Spatial Characteristics on Non-Standard Employment for Canada’s Immigrant Population
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Using microdata from Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey (LFS) and Population Census, this paper explores how spatial characteristics are correlated with temporary employment outcomes for Canada’s immigrant population. ... -
Enhancing vulnerability assessment through spatially explicit modeling of mountain social-ecological systems exposed to multiple environmental hazards
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The evaluation of the vulnerability of coupled socio-ecological systems is critical for addressing and preventing the adverse impacts of various environmental hazards and devising strategies for climate change adaptation. ... -
EU energy security, sustainability and globalisation: What role for Qatari LNG amid calls for greater energy diversification?
( Inderscience , 2010 , Article)This paper explores recent developments in the trade-offs between energy security, sustainability and globalisation, focusing on the European Union (EU) energy market. The EU's desire to secure long-term supplies of ... -
Evaluating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the geospatial distribution of buildings' carbon footprints associated with electricity consumption
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The carbon footprint (CF) linked to electricity consumption in buildings has become a significant environmental issue because of its significant role in greenhouse gas emissions. This study seeks to assess and examine the ... -
Evaluation of industrial development in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
(2016 , Presentation)Following the discovery of oil, the economic development process in the six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council adopted individually plans for industrial development to support the diversification in the economy. In ... -
Examining the potential and effectiveness of water indices using multispectral sentinel-2 data to detect soil moisture as an indicator of mudflow occurrence in arid regions
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This study aims to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of six spectral water indices - derived from Multispectral sentinel-2 data - to detect soil moisture and inundated area in arid regions to be used as an indicator ... -
The external trade growth of the state of Qatar 1990 - 2007: A study in economic geography
( Academic Publication Council - Kuwait University , 2011 , Article)The external trade of a country highlights the status of its general sustainable development, particularly its economic development. Moreover, it shows its relationship with the world economy. Over the last decades, the ... -
Geospatial assessment of the carbon footprint of water and electricity consumption in residential buildings in Doha, Qatar
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The process of estimating the carbon footprint (CF) has become a key method for managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, guiding strategies for emission reduction and validating those strategies. Given the complexity of ... -
GIS-based spatiotemporal analysis for road traffic crashes; in support of sustainable transportation Planning
( Elsevier Ltd , 2023 , Article)Road traffic crashes pose a significant challenge worldwide, necessitating increased efforts to reduce them and promote sustainable transport systems. This study aimed to investigate spatiotemporal road traffic crashes and ... -
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on electricity consumption and electricity demand forecasting accuracy: Empirical evidence from the state of Qatar
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)The goal of this study is to use machine-learning (ML) techniques and empirical big data to examine the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on electricity usage and electricity demand forecasting accuracy in buildings in ... -
The Impact of North Field natural gas produvtion on Mesaieed city's industries in the State of Qatar
( Royal Geographical Society , 2009 , Conference Paper)Mesaieed is the first industrial city in the state of Qatar, established in early 1970s. The strategy was to adapt large scale industries, especially the petroleum in order to achieve the diversity of the national economy. ... -
Improving building energy footprint and asset performance using digital twin technology
( ICE Publishing Ltd. , 2022 , Article)This article presents a novel architecture by integrating the existing asset management theory with building simulation technology for effective maintenance strategies and operational control schemes. Building performance, ... -
Investigating the succession process of native desert plants over hydrocarbon-contaminated soils using remote sensing techniques
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Hydrocarbon-contaminated soils are considered as one of the major environmental issues that harm human well-being, particularly in arid regions of the world. Phytoremediation is a possible mitigation measure for this issue ...