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The impact of occupancy-driven models on cooling systems in commercial buildings
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Cooling systems play a key role in maintaining human comfort inside buildings. The key challenges that are facing conventional cooling systems are the rapid growth of total cooling energy and annual electricity consumption ... -
On evaluation of onsite energy storage for various end-use facilities with utility bill management, arbitrage, and frequency regulation opportunities
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2021 , Conference Paper)This paper proposes a comprehensive evaluating framework that enables facility operators to optimally size and dispatch their onsite energy storage systems (ESS) that might be operated as either standalone or integrated ... -
The new cultural turn in urban development for the gulf state: Creativity, place promotion, and identity: Doha as a case study
( Nova Science Publishers, Inc. , 2019 , Book chapter)Urban theorists and policy makers have begun to re-evaluate the significance of integrating culture into urban development strategies. Within the present growing global interurban competition, a new approach to urban ... -
Improving building energy footprint and asset performance using digital twin technology
( ICE Publishing Ltd. , 2022 , Article)This article presents a novel architecture by integrating the existing asset management theory with building simulation technology for effective maintenance strategies and operational control schemes. Building performance, ... -
An incentive-based optimization approach for load scheduling problem in smart building communities
( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)The impact of load growth on electricity peak demand is becoming a vital concern for utilities. To prevent the need to build new power plants or upgrade transmission lines, power companies are trying to design new demand ... -
Sustainable agri-food systems: Environment, economy, society, and policy
( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article Review)Agri-food systems (AFS) have been central in the debate on sustainable development. De-spite this growing interest in AFS, comprehensive analyses of the scholarly literature are hard to find. Therefore, the present systematic ... -
Food waste in the countries of the gulf cooperation council: A systematic review
( MDPI , 2020 , Article Review)Food waste (FW) is a critical challenge in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). This paper analyzes research dealing with food waste in the GCC countries (viz. Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates). ... -
Impact of covid-19 on food behavior and consumption in qatar
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)The government of Qatar took strong containment measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 with restrictions on daily living such as social distancing and the closing of businesses and schools. While these measures are ... -
Innovation in north african agriculture and food
( Bononia University Press , 2021 , Article)Innovation plays an essential role in addressing the interlinked environmental, social, and economic challenges facing the agri-food sectors in the North Africa region. This systematic review analyses the state of research ... -
The entrepreneurship ecosystem in the ICT sector in Qatar: local advantages and constraints
( Emerald Group Holdings Ltd. , 2020 , Article)Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to analyze the characteristics and dynamics of the entrepreneurship ecosystem in the ICT sector in Qatar. Design/methodology/approach: The methodology of this research is based on a ... -
Exploring Household Food Dynamics During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Morocco
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2021 , Article)Alongside the dramatic impact on health systems, eating, shopping, and other food-related habits may have been affected by the COVID-19 crisis. This paper analyses the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on food shopping ... -
The state of the knowledge-based economy in the Arab world: cases of Qatar and Lebanon
( Emerald Group Holdings Ltd. , 2020 , Article)Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the current state of the knowledge-based economy in two distinctive case studies in the Arab World: Qatar and Lebanon. Based on five aspects of the knowledge-based economy ... -
Preparing for the worst? Household food stockpiling during the second wave of covid-19 in serbia
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Stockpiling and panic buying are significant components of crisis-and disaster-related consumption behaviors that have gained significant media coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper aims to analyze the features ... -
Developing a Vibrant Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Qatar: A Sustainable Pathway Toward the Knowledge-Based Economy?
( Springer , 2023 , Book chapter)For countries that depend on nonrenewable resources such as oil and gas, economic diversification is vital to ensure sustainable and resilient economic development. In July 2008, the government of Qatar launched the long-term ... -
Food attitudes and consumer behavior towards food in conflict-affected zones during the COVID-19 pandemic: case of the Palestinian territories
( Emerald Publishing , 2022 , Article)Purpose: Global lockdowns and restrictions linked to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic have affected food environments and consumption patterns. Conflict-affected countries are disproportionately affected ... -
Editorial: Obesity and sustainability
( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Other)The prevalence of overweight and obesity is high globally, both among adults and children. Moreover, the prevalence of obesity exceeds that of underweight, which implies an increased risk of the non-communicable diseases ... -
Editorial: COVID-19 pandemic, food behaviour and consumption patterns
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Other)With already 600 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 and over 6 million recorded deaths, the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), detected in Wuhan (China) in late 2019, is nowadays one of the most pressing global challenges ... -
No social distancing from food: How the COVID-19 pandemic shaped student food-related activities in the Western Balkans
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2023 , Article)Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has influenced food preparation and consumption habits, as well as food wastage. The pandemic also affected the lives of university students worldwide; their learning and living environments ... -
Food shopping, preparation and consumption practices in times of COVID-19: case of Lebanon
( Emerald Group Holdings Ltd. , 2022 , Article)Purpose: Right after announcing the first cases, several governments worldwide have implemented stringent measures to stop the spread of COVID-19. This disruption in individuals' daily routines transformed food consumption ... -
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in Qatar: International Threats and Local Constraints
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2022 , Book chapter)Food security has been a constant issue in Qatar and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region since the 2007-2008 global food crisis. The Qatari government implemented two significant strategies: overseas agri-investments ...
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