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In-depth Analysis of Pedestrian Safety in the State of Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Pedestrian safety is of a serious concern as it includes children and the aged population. From the Global status report on road safety in 2015 by World Health Organization (WHO), it can be seen that pedestrian fatalities ... -
In-plane stress analysis of multiple parallel cracks in an orthotropic FGM medium under time-harmonic loading
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)This study aimed to investigate the fracture behavior of a cracked orthotropic FGM medium when exposed to an in-plane harmonic load. The mechanical feature of the medium exponentially varied along the y-axis. Using the ... -
Increased complications of COVID-19 in people with cardiovascular disease: Role of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) dysregulation
( Elsevier Ireland Ltd , 2022 , Article)The rapid spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID?19), has had a dramatic negative impact on public health and economies worldwide. Recent studies ... -
INDIRECT PRESSURE MEASUREMENT FOR FUNCTIONALLY INACCESSIBLE VESSELS
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Influence of changing casing groove parameters on the performance of centrifugal compressors near stall condition
( American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) , 2016 , Article)The casing treatment is an effective method for increasing the stall margin of compressors and enhancing the flow distribution at the blades tip. The present numerical study focuses on making an optimization of the casing ... -
Influence of Critical Success Factors over the Performance of Infrastructure Projects in Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)This thesis focuses on developing an understanding of factors that can help in increasing the project performance in Qatar and elsewhere. The understanding leads to focus on factors in the design, development and operation ... -
Influence of CuO nanoparticles and graphene nanoplatelets on the sensing behaviour of poly(vinyl alcohol) nanocomposites for the detection of ethanol and propanol vapors
( Springer New York LLC , 2018 , Article)Poly(vinyl alcohol)/copper oxide/graphene nanoplatelets (PVA/CuO/Gr-NPls) nanocomposite based chemiresistive alcohol sensors were fabricated using colloidal blending method. The PVA/CuO/Gr-NPls nanocomposite films were ... -
Influence of electrodeposited Cu-Ni layer on interfacial reaction and mechanical properties of laser welded-brazed Mg/Ti lap joints
( Elsevier , 2019 , Article)A fiber laser welding-brazing procedure has been developed for joining AZ31B magnesium alloy to Cu-Ni coated Ti-6Al-4V titanium sheet using AZ92D filler wire. The effect of the interlayer arrangements (AZ31B/Ni-Cu/Ti-6Al-4V ... -
Influence of fuel ratio on the performance of combustion synthesized bifunctional cobalt oxide catalysts for fuel cell application
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)Solution combustion synthesis was used to prepare cobalt oxide nanoparticles at different fuel ratio (φ = 0.5, 1, and 1.75). The synthesized particles were characterized using XRD, SEM, TEM, FTIR and XPS to study the ... -
Influence of functionally graded pores on bone ingrowth in cementless hip prosthesis: a finite element study using mechano-regulatory algorithm
( Springer Verlag , 2018 , Article)Cementless hip prostheses with porous outer coating are commonly used to repair the proximally damaged femurs. It has been demonstrated that stability of prosthesis is also highly dependent on the bone ingrowth into the ... -
Influence of initial biomechanical environment provided by fibrous composite intramedullary nails on bone fracture healing
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)Long bone fractures are primarily treated with internal fixation devices, and intramedullary (IM) nails are the most commonly used. Reamed and unreamed surgical procedures are commonly used to attach IM nails to fractured ... -
Influence of polyolefin modified by Y2O3 as protective coatings against carbon steel corrosion into 3.5% NaCl media
( Springer , 2023 , Article)In this research work, we have studied the impact of Yttrium nanoparticles loaded with corrosion inhibitors dodecylamine (DOC) incorporated in polyolefin for the corrosion protection of steel. The surface analysis of pure ... -
Influence of Reaction Time in the Emotional Response of a Companion Robot to a Child’s Aggressive Interaction
( springer link , 2020 , Article)The quality of a companion robot’s reaction is important to make it acceptable to the users and to sustain interactions. Furthermore, the robot’s reaction can be used to train socially acceptable behaviors and to develop ... -
Influence of Sinusoidal Drive Speed Modulation on Rotor with Continuous Stator Contact
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Torsional vibrations experienced by drill strings can be detrimental to drilling operations. With a goal of understanding torsional vibrations experienced by drill strings and determining means to attenuate undesired ... -
Influence of the shape and mass of a small robot when thrown to a dummy human head
( springer link , 2019 , Article)Social robots have shown some efficacy in assisting children with autism and are now being considered as assistive tools for therapy. The physical proximity of a small companion social robot could become a source of harm ... -
Influence of TiO2 nanoparticles incorporation to friction stir welded 5083 aluminum alloy on the microstructure, mechanical properties and wear resistance
( Elsevier , 2017 , Article)The aim of the current study is to investigate the effect of addition of TiO2 nanoparticles and friction stir welding (FSW) parameter such as number of passes on microstructure, mechanical and tribological properties of ... -
Influence of tire blowout on the collision of a light pickup truck with a guardrail safety barrier
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2019 , Article)This main purpose of this work is to investigate, through a finite-element simulation, the effect of tire blowout on the collision of a light pickup truck with a guardrail, at a speed of 100 km/h. The finite-element model ... -
Influence of Visual and Haptic Feedback on the Detection of Threshold Forces in a Surgical Grasping Task
( IEEE Explore , 2021 , Article)Feedback from sensory modalities is crucial for the precise grasping of tissues during minimally invasive robotic surgery. The aims of the study are to determine the influence of visual and haptic feedback on the detection ... -
Innovation Ecosystems in Hydrocarbon-Based Economies: Opportunities and Challenges
( MDPI , 2023 , Article Review)Innovation is rapidly growing and affecting various industries, including hydrocarbon processing. This study aims to conduct a comprehensive and organized review of the literature on innovation ecosystems and their performance ... -
Innovation-Based Strategic Roadmap for Economic Sustainability and Diversity in Hydrocarbon-Driven Economies: The Qatar Perspective
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)This research addresses the critical opportunities and challenges confronting economic sustainability for hydrocarbon-based economies. The primary objective is to advocate for a transformative shift towards diversified and ...