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Effects of current generation and electrolyte pH on reverse salt flux across thin film composite membrane in osmotic microbial fuel cells
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Elsevier, Ltd
, 2016 , Article)
Osmotic microbial fuel cells (OsMFCs) take advantages of synergy between forward osmosis (FO) and microbial fuel cells (MFCs) to accomplish wastewater treatment, current generation, and high-quality water extraction. As ...
From Zirconium Nanograins to Zirconia Nanoneedles
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Nature Publishing Group
, 2016 , Article)
Combinations of three simple techniques were utilized to gradually form zirconia nanoneedles from zirconium nanograins. First, a physical vapor deposition magnetron sputtering technique was used to deposit pure zirconium ...
Italo-australian transnational houses: Built forms enhancing social capital
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ArchNet
, 2016 , Article)
The literature reveals that culture, as a way of life, is a factor determining the house's spatial form, which, in turn, can contribute to the construction and/or enhancement of social capital. Scholars also stress that ...
Post-WWII Italian Immigration to Australia: The Catholic Church as a Means of Social Integration and Italian Associations as a Way of Preserving Italian Culture
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Scientific & Academic Publishing
, 2016 , Article)
Historically, most Italians have been Roman Catholics. Also, the majority of Italian immigrants who migrated to Australia have remained Catholics. In Brisbane, in which a large number of Italian migrants migrated in post ...
Exploration of Sustainable Urban Qualities of Al Sadd Area in Doha
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Scientific & Academic Publishing
, 2016 , Article)
This research focuses on the contributions made to social sustainability, firstly by the functionality of urban
spaces in Qatar, as defined by their physical form, and secondly by the socio-cultural attributes of those ...
A Hands-Free Interface for Controlling Virtual Electric-Powered Wheelchairs
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SAGE publications
, 2016 , Article)
This paper focuses on how to provide mobility to people with motor impairments with the integration of robotics and wearable computing systems. The burden of learning to control powered mobility devices should not fall ...
Light rail transit and land use in Qatar: An integrated planning strategy for Al-Qassar's TOD
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ArchNet
, 2016 , Article)
The State of Qatar is presently facing the development of major transport infrastructure, to be finalized (A) by 2022 for the planned FIFA World Cup and (B) by 2030, as envisioned by the comprehensive national development ...
Subcellular protein expression models for microsatellite instability in colorectal adenocarcinoma tissue images
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BioMed Central
, 2016 , Article)
Background
New bioimaging techniques capable of visualising the co-location of numerous proteins within individual cells have been proposed to study tumour heterogeneity of neighbouring cells within the same tissue specimen. ...
Locating leaks in water mains using noise loggers
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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
, 2016 , Article)
Because of their potential danger to public health, economic loss, environmental damage, and energy waste, underground water pipelines leaks have received more attention globally. Researchers have proposed active leakage ...
Multi-Criteria Decision Making Models for Water Pipelines
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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
, 2016 , Article)
The deterioration of water pipelines leads to impaired water quality, increased breakage rate, and reduced hydraulic capacity. The planning of maintenance programs for water pipelines is essential to minimize health and ...