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Effect of two types of graphene nanoplatelets on the physico-mechanical properties of linear low-density polyethylene composites
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2016 , Article)The influence of two types of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) on the physico-mechanical properties of linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) was investigated. The addition of these two types of GNPs - designated as grades ... -
The effect of type and combination of fertilizers on eukaryotic microbiome of date palm rhizosphere
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)The date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) is an important cultivated crop in arid areas. Here, we studied the effect of plant genotype and type of fertilizers on the eukaryotic community structures of the date palm rhizosphere. ... -
Effect of U-turns and heavy vehicles on the saturation flow rates of left-turn lanes at signalized intersections
( MDPI , 2020 , Article)© 2020 by the authors. The Saturation Flow Rate (SFR) is a primary measure that can be used when estimating intersection capacity. Further, the efficiency of signal control parameters also depends on the accuracy of assumed ... -
Effect of Voltage Level on the Performance of Silicone Rubber in the Inclined Plane Tracking and Erosion Test
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2022 , Conference Paper)This paper investigates the effect of the test voltage level on the performance of silicone rubber in inclined plane tracking and erosion test. Silicone rubber composites, filled with either alumina tri-hydrate or ground ... -
Effect of waste wax and chain structure on the mechanical and physical properties of polyethylene
( Elsevier B.V. , 2015 , Article)The influence of adding waste wax, produced as a by-product of the low density polyethylene manufacturing process, on the thermal and mechanical properties of three types of polyethylene (PE), high-density polyethylene ... -
Effect of Water Stress (Drought and Waterlogging) on Medicinal Plants
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Book chapter)Climate change causes different biotic and abiotic stresses to the plants, water stress being one of them. Water stress includes water-logging (flooding) and water deficit (drought). These stresses restrict the plant’s ... -
Effect of Water-Pipe Smoking on the Normal Development of Zebrafish
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Background: Among all types of tobacco consumption,Water-Pipe Smoking (WPS) is the most widely used in the Middle East and second-most in several other countries. The effect of WPS on normal development is not yet fully ... -
Effective and stable FeNi@ N-doped graphene counter electrode for enhanced performance dye sensitized solar cells
( Elsevier , 2017 , Article)N-doped FeNi@graphene is introduced as effective and stable non-precious counter electrode for the dye sensitized solar cells. After preparation of graphene oxide using the chemical route, the obtained product has been ... -
Effective and sustainable adsorbent materials for oil spill cleanup based on a multistage desalination process
( Academic Press , 2021 , Article)Oil spills, which are often caused by crude oil transportation accidents, contaminate coastal waters and land and can harm aquatic life, seabirds, humans, and the entire ecosystem. Ocean currents and wind complicate oil ... -
Effective Heterogeneous Fenton-Like degradation of Malachite Green Dye Using the Core-Shell Fe3O4@SiO2 Nano-Catalyst
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2021 , Article)In this study, the application of the core-shell Fe3O4@SiO2 nano-catalysts for fenton-like degradation of malachite green dye has been presented. The nano-catalysts were prepared using a combination of solvothermal and ... -
Effective NiMn nanoparticles-functionalized carbon felt as an effective anode for direct urea fuel cells
( MDPI AG , 2018 , Article)The internal resistances of fuel cells strongly affect the generated power. Basically, in the fuel cell, the anode can be prepared by deposition of a film from the functional electrocatalyst on a proper gas diffusion layer. ... -
Effective Pedagogical Approaches Used in High School Chemistry Education: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
( American Chemical Society , 2022 , Article)This article systematically reviews the pedagogical approaches adopted in high school chemistry education with the aim of highlighting the most effective evidence-based instructional practices reported in the literature. ... -
Effective policies to mitigate food waste in Qatar
( Academic Journals , 2020 , Article)This paper highlighted food waste as one of the biggest threats to food security that put pressure on the natural resources and limit the ecological capacity of land of Qatar to continue providing renewable resources. ... -
An Effective Practical Approach for Business Process Modeling and Simulation in Service Industries
( Wiley , 2016 , Article)Simulation imitates the behavior of real systems by applying different methods and applications. Business process modeling and simulation is a new quantitative approach to model, analyze, and improve the efficiency and ... -
Effectiveness of antipseudomonal antibiotics and mechanisms of multidrug resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
( Polish Society of Microbiologists , 2016 , Article)Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a leading human pathogen that causes serious infections at various tissues and organs leading to life threatening health problems and possible deadly outcomes. Resistance patterns vary widely ... -
Effectiveness of Consistency Measures in Crash Prediction Models for Two-Lane Highways in Palestine
( Springer Verlag , 2018 , Article)Crash prediction models (CPMs) are important tools to predict the safety performance of highways based on their operational and geometric characteristics. Most of these models use geometric design characteristics to predict ... -
Effectiveness of Driver Simulator as a Driving Education Tool
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)The impact and validity of driving simulators as an educational tool in driving schools in the licensing process remains questioned in literature. Many driving schools utilize driving simulators as a tool to assist students ... -
Effectiveness of epoxy coating modified with yttrium oxide loaded with imidazole on the corrosion protection of steel
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)The search for highly effective corrosion protection solutions to avoid degradation of the metallic parts is enabling the development of polymeric organic coatings. Of particular relevance, polymeric nanocomposite coatings, ... -
Effectiveness of mRNA booster doses against the omicron variant
( Elsevier , 2022 , Other)Since its emergence in November, 2021, the omicron (B.1.1.529) variant of SARS-CoV-2 has rapidly spread and quickly overtaken the delta (B.1.617.2) variant as the most common cause of infection.1 Due to numerous spike ... -
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROJECT-ORIENTED PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING (POPBL) AS A PEDAGOGICAL APPROACH IN PROMOTING CRITICAL THINKING AMONG EFL UNDERGRADUATES IN A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY IN KUWAIT
( Qatar University Young Scientists Center - Qatar University , 2024 , Conference Paper)In today's interconnected world, proficiency in language and cultural knowledge is crucial for effective global communication, surpassing geographical boundaries. This research investigates the impact of Problem-Oriented ...