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From spheres to ellipsoids: Speeding up considerably the morphological modeling of pore space and water retention in soils
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)In recent years, technological advances have stimulated researchers to try to unravel the extremely complex microscale processes that control the activity of microorganisms in soils. In particular, significant work has ... -
From sustainability assessment to sustainability management for policy development: The case for electric vehicles
( Elsevier Ltd , 2020 , Article)In this research, a hybrid life cycle sustainability assessment and multi-objective decision making are jointly applied to highlight how sustainability assessment results can be used for sustainable management and further ... -
From tackles to trauma: investigating the influence of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on public maxillofacial department in Qatar - an observational study.
( Wolters Kluwer Health , 2024 , Other)The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup (FIFA-WC) is considered the pinnacle of international sporting events, attracting a diverse array of attendees from across the globe1. Hosting such an ... -
From text to e-text: perceptions of medical, dental and allied students about e-learning
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)ObjectiveMore than a year ago, Pakistan like the rest of the word, was hit by a global pandemic, due to which students of higher education had to accept the new era and adapt to the electronic learning environment for the ... -
From the Renewed Policy of Sport Mega Events to Prosumerism: Articulating the challenges faced by the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
( Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University , 2022 , Conference Paper)Although research has long focused upon Sport Mega Events (SMEs) in the Global North, it is only in recent decades that a similar level of scrutiny has been applied to SMEs outside of this region, and particularly those ... -
From Waste to Watts: Updates on Key Applications of Microbial Fuel Cells in Wastewater Treatment and Energy Production
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Due to fossil fuel depletion and the rapid growth of industry, it is critical to develop environmentally friendly and long-term alternative energy technologies. Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are a powerful platform for ... -
From Water Oxidation to Reduction: Homologous Ni–Co Based Nanowires as Complementary Water Splitting Electrocatalysts
( WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA , 2015 , Article)A homologous Ni–Co based nanowire system, consisting of both nickel cobalt oxide and nickel cobalt sulfide nanowires, is developed for efficient, complementary water splitting. The spinel-type nickel cobalt oxide (NiCo2O4) ... -
From Zirconium Nanograins to Zirconia Nanoneedles
( Nature Publishing Group , 2016 , Article)Combinations of three simple techniques were utilized to gradually form zirconia nanoneedles from zirconium nanograins. First, a physical vapor deposition magnetron sputtering technique was used to deposit pure zirconium ... -
From ‘publish or perish’ to ‘publish for purpose’
( Wiley , 2023 , Other)Pressures to publish prolifically have led to an abundance of research on trivial matters rather than on issues of significance. This trend is particularly pronounced in developing countries, where limited access to paid ... -
A Frontier Based Eco-Efficiency Assessment of Electric Vehicles: The Case of European Union Countries Using Mixed and Renewable Sources of Energy
( IEOM Society , 2021 , Conference Paper)Electric vehicles (EVs) are seen as a promising solution for creating more efficient and sustainable transportation systems. European Union (EU) members show a strong interest in implementing EVs, and the governments support ... -
Frosting mechanism and behaviors on surfaces with simple geometries: A state-of-the-art literature review
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)Frosting causes negative impacts in many technical and engineering fields, such as refrigeration, air source heat pump, aircraft, wind power generation, and power grids. To alleviate the negative impacts of frosting, studies ... -
Frosting mechanism and behaviors on surfaces with simple geometries: A state-of-the-art literature review
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article Review)Frosting causes negative impacts in many technical and engineering fields, such as refrigeration, air source heat pump, aircraft, wind power generation, and power grids. To alleviate the negative impacts of frosting, studies ... -
FRP/stirrups interaction of shear-strengthened beams
( Kluwer Academic Publishers , 2017 , Article)This work includes experimental testing and finite element analysis of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) shear-strengthened reinforced concrete (RC) beams. The strengthening techniques used for the beam strengthening are ... -
Fructose intake and its association with relative telomere length: an exploratory study among healthy Lebanese adults
( Frontiers Media , 2023 , Article)Introduction: Shorter relative telomere length (RTL) has been associated with increased incidence of morbidity. Although still disputed, available evidence suggests that dietary factors, including sugar-sweetened beverages ... -
Frugal entrepreneurship: A way to seize business opportunities for low-income customers
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)Frugal innovation (FI) is a recently emerged phenomenon that is increasingly gaining importance to serve a set of customers in developing countries. Frugal entrepreneurship (FE) based on frugal innovations is emerging from ... -
Frugal innovation as a source of sustainable entrepreneurship to tackle social and environmental challenges
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Sustainable entrepreneurs have increasingly faced challenges in achieving triple-bottom-line objectives. The study portrays frugal innovation as a source to foster sustainable entrepreneurship to move the debate beyond ... -
Frugal innovation for sustainable rural development
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Sustainable development (SD) is a key concern for businesses, governments, and policymakers, with a particular emphasis on rural areas for achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Frugal innovation offers a new ... -
Fruit and vegetable consumption and cardiovascular diseases among jordanians: A case-control study
( Czech National Institute of Public Health , 2020 , Article)Objectives: Fruit and vegetable intake has been reported as one of the significant protective factors against the development of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). This study aimed to assess the possible preventive effect of ... -
FSC-Set: Counting, Localization of Football Supporters Crowd in the Stadiums
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2022 , Article)Counting the number of people in a crowd has gained attention in the last decade. Due to its benefit to many applications such as crowd behavior analysis, crowd management, and video surveillance systems, etc. Counting ... -
FTIR Spectroscopy to Reveal Lipid and Protein Changes Induced on Sperm by Capacitation: Bases for an Improvement of Sample Selection in ART.
(2020 , Article)Although being a crucial step for Assisted Reproduction Technologies (ART) success, to date sperm selection is based only on morphology, motility and concentration characteristics. Considering the many possible alterations, ...