Browsing Faculty Contributions by Publisher "Elsevier Inc."
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An effectuation and causation perspective on the role of design thinking practices and digital capabilities in platform-based ventures
( Elsevier Inc. , 2023 , Article)The evolution of digital platforms and related ecosystems has led to a new and essential context of entrepreneurship. Previous studies have revealed that although high-tech new ventures possess cutting-edge technology, ... -
An efficient inverse short-time Fourier transform algorithm for improved signal reconstruction by time-frequency synthesis: Optimality and computational issues
( Elsevier Inc. , 2017 , Article)This paper presents an improved signal reconstruction method based on a new inverse short-time Fourier transform (ISTFT) estimator. The main challenge addressed in this study is to design a more computationally efficient ... -
An improved time–frequency noise reduction method using a psycho-acoustic Mel model
( Elsevier Inc. , 2018 , Article)This paper addresses the problem of noise reduction in non-stationary signals. The paper first describes a human physiology based time?frequency (TF) representation (HPTF) using Mel filterbanks. It is then used to improve ... -
Analysis of local time-frequency entropy features for nonstationary signal components time supports detection
( Elsevier Inc. , 2014 , Article)Identification of different specific signal components, produced by one or more sources, is a problem encountered in many signal processing applications. This can be done by applying the local time-frequency-based Rényi ... -
Analytical model of I-bar clasps for removable partial dentures
( Elsevier Inc. , 2021 , Article)Objective: Clasps of removable partial dentures (RPDs) often suffer from fatigue stress that leads to plastic deformation, loss of retention, and RPD failure. Recently, computer-based technologies were proposed to optimize ... -
Application of a systematic approach to evaluating psychometric properties of a cumulative exit-from-degree objective structured clinical examination (OSCE)
( Elsevier Inc. , 2017 , Article)Background and purpose Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) are considered gold standard performance-based assessments yet comprehensive evaluation data is currently lacking. The objective of this study was ... -
Applications of blockchain in unmanned aerial vehicles: A review
( Elsevier Inc. , 2020 , Other)The recent advancement in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in terms of manufacturing processes, and communication and networking technology has led to a rise in their usage in civilian and commercial applications. The ... -
An approach for constructing complex discriminating surfaces based on Bayesian interference of the maximum entropy
( Elsevier Inc. , 2003 , Article)In this paper we present a comprehensive Maximum Entropy (MaxEnt) procedure for the classification tasks. This MaxEnt is applied successfully to the problem of estimating the probability distribution function (pdf) of a ... -
Assessing the evidence based medicine educational needs of community pharmacy preceptors within an experiential program in Qatar
( Elsevier Inc. , 2018 , Article)Introduction Observations have shown a lack of evidence-based medicine (EBM) knowledge and skills among community pharmacy preceptors in Qatar. These skills are important when delivering evidence-based recommendations to ... -
Assessment of Medication Dispensing and Extended Community Pharmacy Services
( Elsevier Inc. , 2018 , Book chapter)Individuals who visit community pharmacies are regarded as customers rather than patients. The public tends to view community pharmacists as businesspeople. Several factors influence individuals' willingness to patronize ... -
Assessment of treatment burden and its impact on quality of life in dialysis-dependent and pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease patients
( Elsevier Inc. , 2021 , Article)Background The management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its complications places a significant burden on patients, resulting in impairment of their health-related quality of life (HR-QOL). Little is known about ... -
B2B service innovation and global industrial service management
( Elsevier Inc. , 2019 , Other)This special edition of IMM aims to develop knowledge and generate new insights and applications of service innovation in B2B context, and global industrial services management relevant to scholars and managers. This article ... -
Beta-blocker therapy in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (B-HFpEF): A systematic review and meta-analysis
( Elsevier Inc. , 2024 , Article)Introduction: While beta-blockers are considered the cornerstone of treatment for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, the same may not apply to patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). ... -
Birth and death of spiral waves in a network of Hindmarsh–Rose neurons with exponential magnetic flux and excitable media
( Elsevier Inc. , 2019 , Article)Spiral waves are spatiotemporal patterns, observed in complex networks of biological oscillators such as heart and brain. In this paper, at first a modified Hindmarsh–Rose model with external electromagnetic radiation and ... -
Can uncertainty indices predict Bitcoin prices? A revisited analysis using partial and multivariate wavelet approaches
( Elsevier Inc. , 2019 , Article)This paper uses bivariate and multivariate wavelet approaches to revisit the co-movements between the Volatility Uncertainty Index (VIX) and Bitcoin (BTC). This is achieved by accounting for the impacts of the three major ... -
Canavan disease: an Arab scenario.
( Elsevier Inc. , 2015 , Article)The autosomal recessive Canavan disease (CD) is a neurological disorder that begins in infancy. CD is caused by mutations in the gene encoding the ASPA enzyme. It has been reported with high frequency in patients with ... -
Characterisation of novel Bacillus thuringiensis isolates against Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) and Ceratitis capitata (Diptera:Tephridae)
( Elsevier Inc. , 2015 , Article)Bacillus thuringiensis is successfully used in pest management strategies as an eco-friendly bioinsecticide. Isolation and identification of new strains with a wide variety of target pests is an ever growing field. In this ... -
Circular economy application for a Green Stadium construction towards sustainable FIFA world cup Qatar 2022?
( Elsevier Inc. , 2021 , Article)The construction industry is responsible for a significant amount of raw material consumption and environmental footprints. Therefore, sustainable construction became a hot topic, which strives to reduce material consumption, ... -
CO 2 adsorption studies on Prussian blue analogues
( Elsevier Inc. , 2012 , Article)Carbon dioxide (CO2) adsorption capacities of several Prussian blue (PB) analogues have been studied using the state-of-the-art Rubotherm® sorption apparatus to obtain adsorption and desorption isotherms of these compounds ... -
Comparative Analysis and Conclusion
( Elsevier Inc. , 2016 , Book chapter)Nowadays, people across the globe are living longer, particularly because of positive development of the health care system in many parts of the world, technology advancement, new cost-effective medicines, better lifestyles, ...