Browsing Research Units by Publisher "Springer Science and Business Media B.V."
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A Meta-Analysis to Gauge the Effectiveness of STEM Informal Project-Based Learning: Investigating the Potential Moderator Variables
( Springer Science and Business Media B.V. , 2023 , Article Review)In recent decades, informal project-based learning (PjBL) for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education has gained immense significance. Though some meta-analytical studies have reported the ... -
Alleviation of drought and salt stress in vegetables: crop responses and mitigation strategies
( Springer Science and Business Media B.V. , 2023 , Article)In recent decades, the demand for vegetables has increased significantly due to the blooming global population. Climate change has affected vegetable production by increasing the frequencies and severity of abiotic and ... -
Comparative experimental and modelling study of the thermal and thermo-mechanical properties of LLDPE/wax blends
( Springer Science and Business Media B.V. , 2022 , Article)The interactions and morphology of molecules in a polymer blend influence the physical properties of the blend. However, little is known about the influence of molecular interaction and morphology on the thermal and ... -
Electrospun highly corrosion-resistant polystyrene–nickel oxide superhydrophobic nanocomposite coating
( Springer Science and Business Media B.V. , 2021 , Article)A key challenge in producing superhydrophobic coatings (SHC) is to tailor the surface morphology on the micro-nanometer scale. In this work, a feasible and straightforward route was employed to manufacture polystyrene/nickel ... -
Estimation of Mechanical Properties of Copper Powder Filled Linear Low-Density Polyethylene Composites
( Springer Science and Business Media B.V. , 2022 , Article)Purpose: The complex geometry of many composites is in a loose multi-phase and the large difference in the mechanical and electrical properties of the different components makes it difficult to predict the effective ... -
Perceptions and attitudes of Qatar University students regarding the utility of arabic and english in communication and education in Qatar
( Springer Science and Business Media B.V. , 2022 , Article)This study investigates the linguistic attitudes and perceptions of Qatar University students regarding the utility and vitality of the two languages that define the education and communication scenes in Qatar, namely, ... -
Synergetic Water Demand and Sustainable Supply Strategies in GCC Countries: Data-driven Recommendations
( Springer Science and Business Media B.V. , 2023 , Article)The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, characterized with limited water resources and high oil/gas revenues, rely heavily on energy-intensive seawater desalination and non-renewable groundwater abstraction. The need ...