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Underlay cognitive radio: What is the impact of carrier aggregation and relaying on throughput?
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2016 , Conference Paper)In this paper, we investigate joint relay selection and optimal power allocation, as a means to maximize the achievable rate of an underlay cooperative cognitive radio with carrier aggregation, taking into account the ... -
Underlined Vulnerabilities of the Gulf Region: A New Understanding
( Springer , 2021 , Book chapter)The rift between the Gulf States that opened in 2017 has served to intensify centuries-old debates and tensions in the Middle East. The Gulf crisis has also engendered significant diplomatic tensions between GCC countries, ... -
Underlying Mechanisms of Transit-Oriented Development: A Conceptual System Dynamics Model in Qatar
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is an urban planning approach that facilitates the achievement of sustainable development goals from an urban planning and transportation perspective. Developed countries are moving rapidly ... -
Understand my world: An interactive app for children learning arabic vocabulary
( IEEE Computer Society , 2021 , Conference Paper)COVID-19 imposed a new paradigm in education especially in elementary schools. Children are no longer able to go regularly to schools as normal. They should then rely mainly on themselves to learn and acquire knowledge. ... -
Understanding adverse drug-related emergency department visits: Development of a conceptual model through a systematic review
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2019 , Article Review)Background: The burden of adverse drug event (ADE)-related emergency department (ED) visits is increasing despite several preventive measures. The objective of this paper was to develop and validate a conceptual model for ... -
Understanding AI adoption in manufacturing and production firms using an integrated TAM-TOE model
(2021 , Article)This study aims to identify how environmental, technological, and social factors influence the adoption of Industry 4.0 in the context of digital manufacturing. The Industry 4.0 era has brought a breakthrough in advanced ... -
Understanding and Fostering Mental Health and Well-Being among University Faculty: A Narrative Review
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article Review)In recent years, there has been increasing recognition of mental health concerns in academia, with stress, burnout, anxiety, and depression being reported among faculty members. The demanding work environment, the need to ... -
Understanding and perceptions of final-year Doctor of Pharmacy students about generic medicines in Karachi, Pakistan: a quantitative insight
( Dove Press , 2015 , Article)General objective: To evaluate the understanding and perceptions of generic medicines among final-year Doctor of Pharmacy students in Karachi, Pakistan. Methods: A 23-item survey instrument that included a question on the ... -
Understanding challenges to food security in dry Arab micro-states: Evidence from Qatari micro-data
( Walter de Gruyter , 2013 , Article)Using Qatar as a case study, we exploit a novel microdata set for 102 raw agricultural imported commodities on a shipment-by-shipment basis over the period January 1, 2005 to June 30, 2010. The data comprise over half a ... -
Understanding citizens' adoption of e-filing in developing countries: An empirical investigation
( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article)This study develops a research framework by integrating the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology's model with multi-dimensional trust in order to investigate the antecedents of behavioral expectation toward ... -
Understanding COVID-19-related Burnout in Qatar's Community Pharmacists using the Job Demands-Resources Theory
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Community pharmacists are one of the most accessible front-liners against the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst playing a vital role in medication supply and patient education, exposure to pandemic demands and prolonged stressors ... -
Understanding dark side of artificial intelligence (AI) integrated business analytics: assessing firm’s operational inefficiency and competitiveness
( Taylor & Francis , 2021 , Article)The data-centric revolution generally celebrates the proliferation of business analytics and AI in exploiting firm’s potential and success. However, there is a lack of research on how the unintended consequences of AI ... -
Understanding digital bubbles amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence from DeFi and NFTs
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)This paper investigates digital financial bubbles amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a sample of 9 DeFi tokens, 3 NFTs, Bitcoin, and Ethereum, we detect several bubbles overlapping the examined cryptoassets. We also uncover ... -
Understanding Digital Forensic Characteristics of Smart Speaker Ecosystems
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2021 , Conference Paper)With a built-in intelligent personal voice assistant providing QA services, smart speaker ecosystems combine multiple compatible components, including the internet of things (IoT) technology, mobile devices, and cloud ... -
Understanding electricity generation in osmotic microbial fuel cells through integrated experimental investigation and mathematical modeling
( Elsevier Ltd , 2015 , Article)(Graph Presented). Osmotic microbial fuel cells (OsMFCs) are a new type of MFCs with integrating forward osmosis (FO). However, it is not well understood why electricity generation is improved in OsMFCs compared to regular ... -
Understanding ethanol hydrogen abstraction mechanism on CuNi catalyst
( AIChE , 2015 , Conference Paper)In this work we report the synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles using solution combustion synthesis. These nanopowders are used as catalyst in ethanol decomposition reaction for hydrogen production. In situ study of ... -
Understanding ethanol hydrogen abstraction mechanism on CuNi catalyst
( AIChE , 2015 , Conference Paper)In this work we report the synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles using solution combustion synthesis. These nanopowders are used as catalyst in ethanol decomposition reaction for hydrogen production. In situ study of ... -
Understanding ethical and other SMEs internationalisation determinants and its impact on business performance: A primary attempt to understand Malaysian SMEs internationalisation
( IGI Global , 2021 , Article)The research in hand attempts to investigate the different factors influencing SMEs' decision to internationalise in developing countries (such as Malaysia) including the impacts of ethical issues on the internationalisation ... -
Understanding ethical and other SMEs internationalisation determinants and its impact on business performance: A primary attempt to understand Malaysian SMEs internationalisation
( IGI Global , 2023 , Book chapter)The research in hand attempts to investigate the different factors influencing SMEs' decision to internationalise in developing countries (such as Malaysia) including the impacts of ethical issues on the internationalisation ... -
Understanding Gene Expression and Transcriptome Profiling of COVID-19: An Initiative Towards the Mapping of Protective Immunity Genes Against SARS-CoV-2 Infection.
( Frontiers Media , 2021 , Article)The COVID-19 pandemic has created an urgent situation throughout the globe. Therefore, it is necessary to identify the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in COVID-19 patients to understand disease pathogenesis and the ...