College of Arts & Sciences: Recent submissions
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Catalytic C-H oxidations by nonheme mononuclear Fe(II) complexes of two pentadentate ligands: Evidence for an Fe(IV) oxo intermediate
( Elsevier , 2016 , Article)The oxidation reactions of alkanes with hydrogen peroxide and peracids (peracetic acid (PAA) and m-chloroperoxybenzoic acid (mCPBA)) catalysed by two Fe(II) complexes of pentadentate {N5}-donor ligands have been investigated. ... -
Robust adaptive learning control for different classes of dissipative vehicle systems
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2022 , Conference Paper)This paper presents a methodology that leverages learning techniques and robust control theory to design an adaptive controller for a wide class of linear dynamical dissipative vehicle systems. In particular, learning ... -
Disgraceful return: Gulf migration and shifting national narratives amid COVID-19
( Taylor & Francis , 2023 , Article)Several Asian countries that encourage international migration of labour call their emigrants ‘national heroes and heroines’ because of their contributions to foreign currency reserves and subsequent national development. ... -
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA): Fragility, Fragmentation, and Crisis
( Common Ground Research Networks , 2023 , Article)The paper examines the fragility, fragmentation, and crisis in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) by dissecting the region into three subregions-Maghreb, Mashreq, and the GCC-and elaborating on their complex contours, ... -
Gulf householding: implications of gulf migration for social reproduction
( Taylor & Francis , 2024 , Article)This paper introduces the idea of ‘Gulf householding’ to reflect on migrant households that send their members to the Arab Gulf states for work and rely on material and non-material supports for formation and sustenance ... -
OCTUNE: Optimal Control Tuning Using Real-Time Data with Algorithm and Experimental Results
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Autonomous robots require control tuning to optimize their performance, such as optimal trajectory tracking. Controllers, such as the Proportional–Integral–Derivative (PID) controller, which are commonly used in robots, ... -
Koopman Operator Approximation Under Negative Imaginary Constraints
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2023 , Article)Nonlinear Negative Imaginary (NI) systems arise in various engineering applications, such as controlling flexible structures and air vehicles. However, unlike linear NI systems, their theory is not well-developed. In this ... -
Finding the Nearest Negative Imaginary System with Application to Near-Optimal Controller Design
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2023 , Conference Paper)In this paper, we consider the problem of robust stabilization of linear time-invariant systems with respect to unmodeled dynamics and structure uncertainties. To that end, we first present a methodology to find the nearest ... -
Robust stabilization of LTI negative imaginary systems using the nearest negative imaginary controller
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2023 , Article)This paper considers the problem of robust stabilization of linear time-invariant systems with respect to unmodelled dynamics and structure uncertainties. To that end, a methodology to find the nearest negative imaginary ... -
Large-Scale Swarm Control in Cluttered Environments
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Conference Paper)In the evolving era of social robots, managing a swarm of autonomous agents to perform particular tasks has become essential for numerous industries. The task becomes more challenging for large-scale swarms and complex ... -
One‐pot microwave‐assisted synthesis of water‐soluble pyran‐2,4,5‐triol glucose amine schiff base derivative: Xrd/hsa interactions, crystal structure, spectral, thermal and a DFT/TD‐DFT
( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)The(3R,4R,6R)‐3‐(((E)‐2‐hydroxybenzylidene)amino)‐6‐(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro‐2H-pyran‐2,4,5‐triol water‐soluble Glucose amine Schiff base (GASB‐1) product was made available by condensation of 2‐hydroxybenzaldehyde with ... -
Crystal structure, spectral, thermal and experimental/computational investigation of Anthracen-benzo[d]thiazol-2-amine new Schiff base derivative
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)The N-S-N-tridentate ((E)-N-(anthracen-9-ylmethylene)benzo[d]thiazol-2-amine product was made available by dehydration of 2-Aminobenzothiazole with 9-anthraldehyde under non-classical microwave condition, five-minute ... -
(E)-2-{[4-(dimethylamino)benzylidene]amino}-5-nitrophenol
( International Union of Crystallography , 2014 , Article)The title Schiff base compound, C15H15N 3O3, crystallizes with two molecules (A and B) in the asymmetric unit. Each molecule adopts an E conformation around the C= N imine bond. The two molecules have minor differences in ... -
A Novel Green Synthesis of Thalidomide and Analogs
( Hindawi Limited , 2017 , Article)Thalidomide and its derivatives are currently under investigation for their antiangiogenic, immunomodulative, and anticancer properties. Current methods used to synthesize these compounds involve multiple steps and extensive ... -
Crystal structure of the thalidomide analog (3aR∗,7aS∗)-2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)hexahydro-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione
( International Union of Crystallography , 2018 , Article)The title compound, C13H16N2O4, crystallizes in the monoclinic centrosymmetric space group, P21/c, with four molecules in the asymmetric unit, thus there is no crystallographically imposed symmetry and it is a racemic ... -
An Arabic Version of the cognitive subscale of the Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale (ADAS-Cog): Reliability, validity, and normative data
( IOS Press , 2017 , Article)The Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale's cognitive subscale (ADAS-Cog) is the most widely used instrument for screening cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease. The aim of the present study was to develop an Arabic ... -
Unlocking the power of public awareness: paving the way for sustainable wetland management in Anzali, Iran
( Frontiers Media , 2023 , Article)The Anzali Wetland, located in the Guilan Province of Iran, is a vital ecosystem with significant ecological value. However, it faces numerous environmental challenges due to pollution, habitat degradation, and unsustainable ... -
Regional Agriculture and Food Systems Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case of the Near East and North Africa Region
( MDPI , 2024 , Article Review)The COVID-19 pandemic affected agri-food systems worldwide. However, while the impacts differed from one country/region to another, the scholarly literature seems to focus on developed countries in the Global North. ... -
A Study on Lebanon’s Competitive Knowledge-Based Economy, Relative Strengths, and Shortcomings
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Lebanon faces several social, political, and economic challenges delaying the efforts to develop a sustainable economy and inclusive society. The advancement of the knowledge economy is critical to the future economic ... -
Multicultural Validation of the Zuckerman–Kuhlman–Aluja Personality Questionnaire Shortened Form (ZKA-PQ/SF) Across 18 Countries
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2020 , Article)The aim of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Zuckerman–Kuhlman–Aluja Personality Questionnaire shortened form (ZKA-PQ/SF) in 18 cultures and 13 languages of different African, American, Asian, and ...
