• A domain-specific modeling language approach to support various forms of online PBL 

      Wang, Disi; Miao, Yongwu; Hoppe, H. Ulrich; Samaka, Mohammed ( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2014 , Conference Paper)
      Problem-based learning (PBL) can be organized and conducted in a variety of forms. By adopting a Domain-Specific Modeling Language (DSML) approach we have developed a PBL scripting language, which provides natural concepts ...
    • A fast method for approximate registration of whole-slide images of serial sections using local curvature 

      Trahearn, Nicholas; Epstein, David; Snead, David; Cree, Ian; Rajpoot, Nasir ( SPIE , 2014 , Conference Paper)
      We present a method for fast, approximate registration of whole-slide images (WSIs) of histopathology serial sections. Popular histopathology slide registration methods in the existing literature tend towards intensity-based ...
    • A FCM and SURF based algorithm for segmentation of multispectral face images 

      Ben Said, Ahmed; Foufou, Sebti; Abidi, Mongi ( IEEE , 2013 , Conference Paper)
      In this paper, we propose a novel clustering algorithm based on Fuzzy C-Means (FCM) and Speeded-Up Robust Feature (SURF) for multispectral image segmentation. In the experiments, color images and multispectral images from ...
    • A finite context intrusion prediction model for cloud systems with a probabilistic suffix tree 

      Kholidy, Hisham A.; Yousof, Ahmed M.; Erradi, Abdelkarim; Abdelwahed, Sherif; Ali, Hisham Arafat ( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2014 , Conference Paper)
      The success of the cloud computing paradigm depends on how effectively the cloud infrastructures will be able to instantiate and dynamically maintain computing platforms that meet Quality of Service (QoS) requirements. ...
    • A finite state hidden markov model for predicting multistage attacks in cloud systems 

      Kholidy, Hisham A.; Erradi, Abdlekarim; Abdelwahed, Sherif; Azab, Abdulrahman ( IEEE , 2014 , Conference Paper)
      Cloud computing significantly increased the security threats because intruders can exploit the large amount of cloud resources for their attacks. However, most of the current security technologies do not provide early ...
    • A Fitted Fuzzy-rough Method for Missing Data Imputation 

      Li, Daiwei; Li, Tianrui; Zhang, Haiqing; Bouras, Abdelaziz; Yu, Xi; ... more authors ( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2019 , Conference Paper)
      Missing data imputation is a fundamental task for reducing uncertainty and vagueness in medical dataset. Fuzzyrough set has taken very important role to accurate representation original information. This paper proposes ...
    • A five-phase induction machine model using multiple DQ planes considering the effect of magnetic saturation 

      Abdel-khalik, A. S.; Ahmed, Shehab; Massoud, Ahmed ( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2014 , Conference Paper)
      Multiphase phase induction machines are usually modeled using multiple dq planes, where complete decoupling between these sequence planes is usually assumed. This assumption may be accepted if the magnetic circuit is assumed ...
    • A flexible system and data model for the representation and management of PBL scripts 

      Wang, Disi; Miao, Yongwu; Hoppe, Ulrich; Samaka, Mohammed ( Asia-Pacific Society for Computers in Education , 2014 , Conference Paper)
      As problem-based learning (PBL) is becoming more and more popular, there is also a growing interest in developing and using technologies in the implementation of PBL. However, teachers may have difficulties to design a ...
    • A framework for modelling blockchain based supply chain management system to ensure soundness of smart contract workflow 

      Rahman, Mohammad Saidur; Khalil, Ibrahim; Bouras, Abdelaziz ( IEEE Computer Society , 2021 , Conference Paper)
      We propose a smart contract workflow verification framework for blockchain-based supply chain management systems. The proposed framework introduces a Petri-Net-based formalism to model smart contract workflow in a supply-chain ...
    • A fully accessible Arabic learning platform for assisting children with intellectual challenges 

      Saleh, Moutaz; Aljaam, Jihad Mohamad ( Springer International Publishing , 2014 , Conference Paper)
      Children with intellectual challenges (IC) are growing up with wide exposure to computer technology. Computer software and assistive devices have the potential to help these children in their education, career development, ...
    • A Game-based Technology Solution to Incite Children to Take Daily Breakfast with Healthy Food 

      Al-Sager, Mona O.; Al-Maadeed, Noor; Aljaaam, Jihad M. ( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2017 , Conference Paper)
      We propose a multimedia-based interactive game that incites elementary school children in Qatar to take regularly the daily breakfast before going to school. It also promotes physical activities and healthy food and shows ...
    • A general framework for performance guaranteed green data center networking 

      Wang, Ting; Xia, Yu; Muppala, Jogesh; Hamdi, Mounir; Foufou, Sebti ( IEEE , 2014 , Conference Paper)
      From the perspective of resource allocation and routing, this paper aims to save as much energy as possible in data center networks. We present a general framework, based on the blocking island paradigm, to try to maximize ...
    • A general purpose game module for children with autism spectrum disorder 

      Qidwai, Uvais; Connor, Olcay ( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2019 , Conference Paper)
      The percentage of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has been increasing in the world in general and in the Middle East in particular throughout the years. The growing numbers have not been directly linked to a ...
    • A Generative Approach to Enrich Arabic Story Text with Visual Aids 

      Zakraoui, Jezia; Al Maadeed, Somaya; Abou El-Seoud, Mohamed Samir; Alja'am, Jihad M.; Salah, Moutaz ( Association for Computing Machinery , 2021 , Conference Paper)
      Enriching the script of a story with visual aids is an effective approach for promoting language learning and literacy development for young children and learners. In this paper, we propose a new system, that can generate ...
    • A graph-theoretic service restoration algorithm for power distribution systems 

      Ibrahim M.M.R.; Mostafa H.A.; Salama M.M.A.; El-Shatshat R.; Shaban K.B. ( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2018 , Conference Paper)
      Distribution system service restoration is one of the most challenging problems under the umbrella of smart grids. Many heuristic based optimization techniques were utilized for the restoration of power distribution networks. ...
    • A guaranteed performance of a green data center based on the contribution of vital nodes 

      Baccour, Emna; Foufou, Sebti; Hamila, Ridha ( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2016 , Conference Paper)
      In order to satisfy the need for the critical computing resources, many data center architectures proposed to house a huge number of network devices. These devices are used to achieve the highest performance in case of ...
    • A Haptic Handwriting Device in MOALEM Platform for Arabic Vocabulary Learning 

      Al-Maadeed, Somaya; Khalifa, B.; Saleh, M.; Abou El-Seoud, S.; AlJa'am J. ( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2022 , Conference Paper)
      Several research works have demonstrated the high importance of handwriting in a language acquisition. Learners prefer to use the traditional method of writing with a pen and pencil to strengthen the understanding of the ...
    • A hardware implementation for efficient spectrum access in cognitive radio networks 

      Shabara, Yahia; Mohamed, Amr; Al-Ali, Abdulla K. ( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2017 , Conference Paper)
      Opportunistic spectrum access is a propitious technique to overcome the under-utilization of spectrum bands. In this work, we design an experimental test-bed for evaluating an un-slotted spectrum access scheme under real ...
    • A hierarchical, autonomous, and forecasting cloud IDS 

      Kholidy, Hisham A.; Erradi, Abdelkarim; Abdelwahed, Sherif; Baiardi, Fabrizio ( IEEE , 2013 , Conference Paper)
      Cloud computing supports distributed service oriented paradigm, multi-domain and multi-users administrative infrastructure. Due to the distributed nature of the cloud environment, it has high intrusion prospects and suspect ...
    • A Holistic Education for the 21st Century Engineer Based on Wisdom and Multiplexity 

      Qadir, Junaid ( IOS Press BV , 2022 , Conference Paper)
      In a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) 21st-century world, there is a great need for drawing upon capacity for holistic thinking and wisdom. We need to leverage multiple transdisciplinary thinking that ...