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E-learning and mobile learning development in the state of Qatar
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Taylor and Francis
, 2015 , Book chapter)
The State of Qatar's National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030) defines long-term outcomes for this oil-rich and gas-rich state. It aims at transforming Qatar into an advanced nation, capable of sustaining its own development and ...
Adaptive Cooperative Network Coding based MAC protocol for device-to-device communication
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
Device-to-Device (D2D) communication allows the direct connection of mobile devices in a cellular network. In D2D networking, cooperative communication is inherent due to the proximity of the devices that are able to ...
Effect of water absorption on the mechanical properties of long date palm leaf fiber reinforced epoxy composites
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American Scientific Publishers
, 2015 , Article)
This paper examines the effect of the first 24 hours water absorption on the mechanical properties and morphology of the long date palm leave fiber (DPLF) and unidirectional reinforced epoxy composites. The mechanical ...
Approving updates in collaborative databases
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
Data curation activities in collaborative databases mandate that collaborators interact until they converge and agree on the content of their data. Typically, updates by a member of the collaboration are made visible to ...
The determinants of intention and usage of DSS in the academic environment: A cross-cultural study
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Inderscience Publishers
, 2015 , Article)
This study examines factors that influence student intention and use of Decision Support Systems (DSSs) by using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model. Antecedent variables considered are ...
Date palm status and perspective in qatar
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Springer Netherlands
, 2015 , Article)
Qatar ranks as the 16 largest date-producing country in the world. There are 581,336 date palm trees growing in an area of 2,469 ha with date production of 21,491 mt as of 2010. It is the major fruit tree grown in the ...
The use of performance information in strategic decision making in public organizations
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Emerald Publishing Limited
, 2015 , Article)
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate how the importance of different components of strategic performance measurement systems (SPMS) and their deployment influence the use of performance information from ...
An examination of factors that influence the number of information security policy violations in Qatari organizations
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Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
, 2015 , Article)
Purpose: This paper aims to investigate factors that impact the number of information security policy violations in Qatari organizations and to examine the moderating effect of Hofstede's cultural dimensions on the ...
Optimized handover strategy with hybrid satisfaction mechanisms
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Springer
, 2015 , Article)
One of the key features of cellular systems is the possibility to switch the connection over several cells while the user is moving. This handover between cells has been upgraded to tackle different operator/users' objectives, ...
Wear resistance investigation of titanium nitride-based coatings
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2015 , Article)
The wear of components while they are in service is a predominant factor controlling the life of machine components. Metal parts are often damaged because of wear-driven failures causing the loss of dimensions and ...