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Reinforced Concrete Degradation in the Harsh Climates of the Arabian Gulf: Field Study on 30-to-50-Year-Old Structures
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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
, 2018 , Article)
This paper presents the results of a field study carried out on three reinforced concrete (RC) structures built in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s to determine the main load (environmental) and the resistance (for example, the ...
Extreme fast charging characteristics of zirconia modified LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 cathode for lithium ion batteries
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2018 , Article)
LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 is a promising high-voltage cathode for lithium-ion battery fast charging applications. Aware of its electrochemical stability issues, the material's surface is modified with small amounts of zirconia (ZrO2) ...
Addressing the challenges of ECMO simulation
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SAGE Publications Ltd
, 2018 , Article)
Introduction/Aim: The patient?s condition and high-risk nature of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy force clinical services to ensure clinicians are properly trained and always ready to deal effectively ...
Full-duplex relay selection in cognitive underlay networks
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2018 , Article)
We analyze the outage and throughput performance of full-duplex relay selection (FDRS) in underlay cognitive networks. Contrary to half-duplex relaying, full-duplex relaying (FDR) enables simultaneous listening/forwarding ...
Reduced-complexity sparsity-aware joint phase noise mitigation and channel equalization in OFDM receivers
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2018 , Article)
A major performance and complexity limitation in direct-conversion broadband wireless transceivers is the phase noise (PN) resulting from the inevitable imperfections in the fabrication process of the crystal oscillator. ...
Novel whole-cell inactivated Neisseria gonorrhoeae microparticles as vaccine formulation in microneedle-based transdermal immunization
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MDPI AG
, 2018 , Article)
Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a strict human pathogen responsible for more than 100 million new sexually transmitted infections worldwide each year. Due to the global emergence of antibiotic resistance, the Center for Disease ...
Quality improvement can decrease blood delivery turnaround time: Evidence from a single tertiary-care academic medical center
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American University of Beirut
, 2018 , Article)
Context: Blood transfusion services are critical to any hospitals? functioning, and timely blood/ component therapy resuscitation is lifesaving. Yet, few blood delivery turnaround time (TAT) studies have been undertaken. ...
Exploring facilitators and barriers to medication error reporting among healthcare professionals in Qatar using the theoretical domains framework: A mixed-methods approach
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Public Library of Science
, 2018 , Article)
Background There is a need for theory informed interventions to optimise medication reporting. This study aimed to quantify and explain behavioural determinants relating to error reporting of healthcare professionals in ...
Controlling the sensing performance of rGO filled PVDF nanocomposite with the addition of secondary nanofillers
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2018 , Article)
This study reports the synthesis and characterization of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) nanocomposites containing binary filler combination of reduced graphene oxide and titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanotubes. The PVDF nanocomposite ...
Modeling ground access mode choice behavior for Hamad International Airport in the 2022 FIFA World Cup city, Doha, Qatar
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2018 , Article)
The Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Doha, Qatar is the only international airport operating in the country. The airport was officially opened in 2014 to function as the engine of the country's economic growth. Due to ...