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Burden of diabetes mellitus attributable to demographic levels in Qatar: An emerging public health problem
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2014 , Article)
Diabetes is one of the main contributors to ill health and premature mortality worldwide and its prevalence has been rising during the last decades. Aim The aim of the present study was to quantify the burden of disease ...
Structure of alkylcarbonate + n-alkane mixed fluids
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American Chemical Society
, 2014 , Article)
The properties of dialkylcarbonate + n-alkane mixed fluids were studied both from macroscopic and from microscopic viewpoints using thermophysical measurements combined with classic molecular dynamics simulations and DFT ...
G-RAT | A novel graphical randomized authentication technique for consumer smart devices
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2019 , Article)
User authentication is the process that is exercised millions of times around the globe by using different techniques and methods. The most prominent way of authentication is alphanumerical password forms that have been ...
Insights from quantum chemistry into piperazine-based ionic liquids and their behavior with regard to CO2
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Springer Verlag
, 2014 , Article)
The short-range properties of alkylpiperazine ionic liquids paired with propionate and lactate anions were analyzed and their affinity for CO 2 molecules studied using density functional theory. Anion-cation interactions ...
Comfort-based fuzzy control optimization for energy conservation in HVAC systems
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2014 , Article)
The work presented herein illustrates the use of computational intelligence and optimization approaches for improving the fuzzy controller's performance in architectural heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system ...
Two-step single slope/SAR ADC with error correction for CMOS image sensor
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Hindawi Publishing Corp
, 2014 , Article)
Conventional two-step ADC for CMOS image sensor requires full resolution noise performance in the first stage single slope ADC, leading to high power consumption and large chip area. This paper presents an 11-bit two-step ...
The impact of metal inert gas welding on the corrosion and mechanical behavior of AA 6061 T6
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Electrochemical Science Group
, 2014 , Article)
An attempt has been made to investigate the effects of MIG welding on the corrosion and mechanical properties of AA 6061 T6. A series of experimental techniques has been conducted to evaluate the corrosion and mechanical ...
Comparison of various functionally graded femoral prostheses by finite element analysis
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Hindawi
, 2014 , Article)
This study is focused on finite element analysis of a model comprising femur into which a femoral component of a total hip replacement was implanted. The considered prosthesis is fabricated from a functionally graded ...
Corrosion evaluation of 316L stainless steel in CNT-water nanofluid: Effect of CNTs loading
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MDPI AG
, 2019 , Article)
Polarization resistance and potentiodynamic scan testing were performed on 316L stainless steel (SS) at room temperature in carbon nanotube (CNT)-water nanofluid. Different CNT loadings of 0.05, 0.1, 0.3 and 0.5 wt% were ...
Drivers' perceptions of smartphone applications for real-time route planning and distracted driving prevention
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Hindawi Limited
, 2019 , Article)
Given the increasing importance and availability of traffic-related smartphone applications, understanding their potential use is vital, especially in developing countries. This research explores motorist perceptions of ...