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3D-Printed Clay Enhanced with Graphene Nanoplatelets for Sustainable and Green Construction
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)This paper presents a study on the effects of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) on the mechanical behavior of 3D-printed burnt clay, the most sustainable and green construction material, under constant printing parameters. ... -
A Comparative Study on the Efficiency of Reliability Methods for the Probabilistic Analysis of Local Scour at a Bridge Pier in Clay-Sand-Mixed Sediments
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2021 , Article)In this work, the performance of reliability methods for the probabilistic analysis of local scour at a bridge pier is investigated. The reliability of bridge pier scour is one of the important issues for the risk assessment ... -
A New Shift in Implementing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in the Safety and Security of Smart Cities: A Systematic Literature Review
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article Review)The rapid rise of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and their integration into smart city initiatives has sparked a surge of research interest in a broad array of thematic areas. This study undertakes a comprehensive review ... -
A Path towards Timely VAP Diagnosis: Proof-of-Concept Study on Pyocyanin Sensing with Cu-Mg Doped Graphene Oxide
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)In response to the urgent requirement for rapid, precise, and cost-effective detection in intensive care units (ICUs) for ventilated patients, as well as the need to overcome the limitations of traditional detection methods, ... -
The Adoption of Electric Vehicles in Qatar Can Contribute to Net Carbon Emission Reduction but Requires Strong Government Incentives
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2021 , Article)Electric mobility is at the forefront of innovation. Cutting down greenhouse gases when low-carbon electricity sources are maintained has answered the concerns of skeptics when switching to electric mobility. This paper ... -
Application of Green Polymeric Nanocomposites for Enhanced Oil Recovery by Spontaneous Imbibition from Carbonate Reservoirs
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)This study experimentally investigates the effect of green polymeric nanoparticles on the interfacial tension (IFT) and wettability of carbonate reservoirs to effectively change the enhanced oil recovery (EOR) parameters. ... -
A Combined Method for Diabetes Mellitus Diagnosis Using Deep Learning, Singular Value Decomposition, and Self-Organizing Map Approaches
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Diabetes in humans is a rapidly expanding chronic disease and a major crisis in modern societies. The classification of diabetics is a challenging and important procedure that allows the interpretation of diabetic data and ... -
Cost and Heat Integration Analysis for CO2Removal Using Imidazolium-Based Ionic Liquid-ASPEN PLUS Modelling Study
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)The recent advancement in efficient and recoverable CO2 capture solvents has been stimulated by the environmental harm resulting from the accumulation of greenhouse gases. Ionic liquids (ILs) and IL-based solvents have ... -
Deep Learning Framework for Liver Segmentation from T1-Weighted MRI Images
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)The human liver exhibits variable characteristics and anatomical information, which is often ambiguous in radiological images. Machine learning can be of great assistance in automatically segmenting the liver in radiological ... -
Face Mask Detection in Smart Cities Using Deep and Transfer Learning: Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)After different consecutive waves, the pandemic phase of Coronavirus disease 2019 does not look to be ending soon for most countries across the world. To slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, several measures have been ... -
GAN-Based Approach for Diabetic Retinopathy Retinal Vasculature Segmentation
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Most diabetes patients develop a condition known as diabetic retinopathy after having diabetes for a prolonged period. Due to this ailment, damaged blood vessels may occur behind the retina, which can even progress to a ... -
Hydrothermal Conversion of Food Waste to Carbonaceous Solid Fuel—A Review of Recent Developments
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2022 , Article)This review critically discussed recent developments in hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) of food waste and its valorization to solid fuel. Food waste properties and fundamentals of the HTC reactor were also covered. The ... -
Improving remote health monitoring: A low-complexity ECG compression approach
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2018 , Article)Recent advances in mobile technology have created a shift towards using battery-driven devices in remote monitoring settings and smart homes. Clinicians are carrying out diagnostic and screening procedures based on the ... -
Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) analysis of a two-sided windcatcher integrated with anti-short-circuit device for lowwind conditions
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2020 , Article)Windcatchers are considered as promising passive ventilation and cooling strategy, but the ventilation performance of this system is still of concern in areas with low speed and unpredictable winds. The air short circuiting ... -
Investigation of Spatial and Cultural Features in Contemporary Qatari Housing
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Housing is a basic human need and a fundamental component of settlement status. The architectural form and spatial provisions of housing evolve in line with—and transform to meet—a specific era’s needs. Globalization has ... -
IRv2-Net: A Deep Learning Framework for Enhanced Polyp Segmentation Performance Integrating InceptionResNetV2 and UNet Architecture with Test Time Augmentation Techniques
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Colorectal polyps in the colon or rectum are precancerous growths that can lead to a more severe disease called colorectal cancer. Accurate segmentation of polyps using medical imaging data is essential for effective ... -
Key Success Factors and Their Impact on the Performance of Construction Projects: Case in Qatar
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)The success of a construction project depends on different factors, the knowledge of the project managers, and the type of project being developed. In this paper, based on a review of the literature, 23 factors are identified ... -
Life Cycle Assessment of a Sustainable and Innovative Solution for Unpaved Rural Roads †
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)The use of recycled aggregates, including waste materials and by-products, has attracted increasing interest in the last decades as a sustainable and cost-effective solution for the construction and maintenance of road ... -
Lightweight Multi-Class Support Vector Machine-Based Medical Diagnosis System with Privacy Preservation
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Machine learning, powered by cloud servers, has found application in medical diagnosis, enhancing the capabilities of smart healthcare services. Research literature demonstrates that the support vector machine (SVM) ... -
Machine Learning-Based Flexural Capacity Prediction of Corroded RC Beams with an Efficient and User-Friendly Tool
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Steel corrosion poses a serious threat to the structural performance of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. Thus, this study evaluates the flexural capacity of RC beams through machine learning (ML)-based techniques with ...