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Italo-Australian Transnational Houses: Critical Review of a Qualitative Research Study
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OMICS International
, 2015 , Article Review)
The research study aimed to understand how first generation Italian migrants in Brisbane have influenced the form of a specific typology of dwelling, the archetypal ‘house on a quarter-acre block’, in the post WWII period.
In ...
Livability and Social Capital in West Bay, The New Business Precinct of Doha
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OMICS International
, 2015 , Article)
Scholars argue that there is a mutual relationship between built environment, social interactions (and/or social
capital) and livability: the form of the built environment contributes to the construction of social capital ...
Neighbourhood Sustainable assessment tools analytical overview
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
Worldwide recession, rapid increase in energy cost, inefficient use of nonrenewable resources, global climatic changes and pollution are all indicators of a deteriorating built environment. Improving the living conditions ...
Development of Bioelectrochemical Systems to Promote Sustainable Agriculture
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MDPI
, 2015 , Other)
Bioelectrochemical systems (BES) are a newly emerged technology for energy-efficient water and wastewater treatment. Much effort as well as significant progress has been made in advancing this technology towards practical ...
Properties of electrodeposited Ni-B-ZrO2 composite coatings
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Electrochemical Science Group
, 2015 , Article)
Ni-B coatings have high hardness and high wear resistance which make them suitable for automotive, aerospace, petrochemical, textile and electronics industries. Further improvement in properties (especially the corrosion ...
Functional connectivity alterations in epilepsy from resting-state functional MRI
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Public Library of Science
, 2015 , Article)
The study of functional brain connectivity alterations induced by neurological disorders and their analysis from resting state functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (rfMRI) is generally considered to be a challenging task. ...
Automatic detection of diseased tomato plants using thermal and stereo visible light images
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Public Library of Science
, 2015 , Article)
Accurate and timely detection of plant diseases can help mitigate the worldwide losses experienced by the horticulture and agriculture industries each year. Thermal imaging provides a fast and non-destructive way of scanning ...
How to improve sustainability inside higher educational institutions: A strategic plan for Qatar University
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
Designing and implementing sustainable solutions means to take responsibility for the welfare of future generations as well as for our environment and planet. Positive approach towards sustainability should be an essential ...
Factors pertaining to academic probation of engineering students: A case study
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
Ensuring normal progression of students isof paramount importance due to its financial implications in a higher education institution. An indicator that reflects how well an institution is doing in this respect is in the ...
Engaging Engineering Students in Active Learning and Critical Thinking through Class Debates
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
Within the program of engineering, typically there are courses that are heavily dependent on mathematics and derivations of fundamental concepts. A lot of active learning can be done in these classes by using the engineering ...