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Innovative ad-hoc wireless sensor networks to significantly reduce leakages in underground water infrastructures
( IEEE , 2010 , Conference Paper)This paper presents an ICT solution to overcome the problem of water dispersion in water distribution networks. Leakage prevention and breaks identification in water distribution networks are fundamental for an adequate ... -
Innovative analysis in climate change: Evidence from developed European countries
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Article)Since the turn of the 20th century, the whole world entered a period of technological singularity. It is also predicted that the pace of innovation regarding problems associated with climate change, generational change of ... -
Innovative bppo anion exchange membranes formulation using diffusion dialysis-enhanced acid regeneration system
( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)Recycling of acid from aqueous waste streams is crucial not only from the environmental point of view but also for maturing the feasible method (diffusion dialysis). Anion exchange membrane (AEM)–based diffusion dialysis ... -
An innovative deep anomaly detection of building energy consumption using energy time-series images
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Deep anomaly detection (DAD) is essential in optimizing building energy management. Nonetheless, most existing works concerning this field consider unsupervised learning and involve the analysis of sensor readings through ... -
Innovative Education in Cyber Security Field Through Collaborative Education
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2019 , Conference Paper)This paper proposes an innovative education model as a new curriculum framework. Due of multiplicity of variables we adopted an interdisciplinary dialogue with academic expert and professional from various companies ... -
Innovative method of metal coating of microcapsules containing phase change materials
( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article)Microencapsulation of phase change materials (PCMs) is needed to prevent PCM leaking during melting. However, the low thermal conductivity of the microcapsules shell limits their applications. To enhance thermal conductivity ... -
Innovative Nutrition Education: A Color-Coded Tool for Individuals with Low Literacy Level
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Background: The food exchange system was developed to serve as an educational tool in helping individuals plan their own meals. This study aimed to develop a friendly-user food exchange list for individuals with a low ... -
Inositol 1,4,5-Trisphosphate Receptors in Hypertension.
( Frontiers Media , 2018 , Article Review)Chronic hypertension remains a major cause of global mortality and morbidity. It is a complex disease that is the clinical manifestation of multiple genetic, environmental, nutritional, hormonal, and aging-related disorders. ... -
Input forager: A user-driven interaction adaptation approach for head worn displays
( Association for Computing Machinery , 2016 , Conference Paper)Input Forager is a user-driven adaptation approach that enables users to flexibly borrow different embedded inputs from smartwatches, smartphones and tablets, then map borrowed inputs to interaction-events that effect Head ... -
Inquiry guided learning in a chemical engineering core curriculum: General instructional approach and specific application to the fluid mechanics case
( Tempus Publications , 2014 , Article)This paper presents results from a preliminary study of the effectiveness of using inquiry-guided learning instructional strategies both in chemical engineering classrooms and laboratories. For readers unfamiliar with the ... -
Insight into the chemically modified crop straw adsorbents for the enhanced removal of water contaminants: A review
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article Review)Crop straws represent the major part of lignocellulosic wastes that mainly consist of three polymeric components, namely cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin. These straws gain great attention owing to their low cost, ... -
Insight into the co-pyrolysis of different blended feedstocks to biochar for the adsorption of organic and inorganic pollutants: A review
( Elsevier Ltd , 2020 , Article Review)Co-pyrolysis of blended feedstocks has received increasing attention due to its significant role in avoiding the weakness of products made from normal pyrolysis of individual feedstocks. Many studies have shown that ... -
Insight into the extraction and characterization of cellulose nanocrystals from date pits
( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Article)This study aims to extract and characterize cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) from date pits (DP), an agricultural solid waste. Two methods were used and optimized for the cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) extraction, namely the ... -
Insight into the physiological and pathological roles of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor pathway in glucose homeostasis, insulin resistance, and diabetes development
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2022 , Article Review)The aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) is a ligand-activated transcriptional factor that mediates the toxicities of several environmental pollutants. Decades of research have been carried out to understand the role of AhR as ... -
Insight into vegetation inclusion along urban roads: A pilot study on the preferences of expatriate roadside users in downtown Doha, Qatar
( International Association for Landscape Ecology, Chapter Germany (IALE-D) , 2023 , Article)Physical Activity (PA) is vital for health and well-being. Automobile-oriented urban development hinders PA in rapidly urbanized cities. In this regard, Complete Streets’ is an emerging design approach to provide equitable ... -
Insights from healthcare academics on facilitating interprofessional education activities
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2021 , Article)Facilitators are of paramount importance to the success of interprofessional education (IPE) activities; hence, it is crucial to explore their perspectives and experiences in delivering IPE in Qatar. Using an exploratory ... -
Insights from quantum chemistry into piperazine-based ionic liquids and their behavior with regard to CO2
( Springer Verlag , 2014 , Article)The short-range properties of alkylpiperazine ionic liquids paired with propionate and lactate anions were analyzed and their affinity for CO 2 molecules studied using density functional theory. Anion-cation interactions ... -
Insights into alkyl lactate + water mixed fluids
( Elsevier B.V. , 2014 , Article)The properties and nanoscopic structure of alkyl lactate + water binary mixtures were studied at 298.15 K in the whole composition range. Thermophysical measurements and spectroscopic studies allowed analysing the ... -
Insights into choline chloride-phenylacetic acid deep eutectic solvent for CO2 absorption
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2016 , Article)The properties of choline chloride plus phenylacetic acid deep eutectic solvents in neat liquid state and upon absorption of CO2 are analyzed using a theoretical approach combining quantum chemistry using Density Functional ... -
Insights into participation in ward rounds in hospitals: A survey of clinical pharmacists' perceptions
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)Introduction: Clinical pharmacists’ participation in ward rounds (WRs) has been a great chance to contribute to team-based care in the hospital setting and significantly improve patient outcomes and quality of life. Hence, ...