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Understanding social media adoption in SMEs: Empirical evidence from the United Arab Emirates
(Emerald, 2017)Purpose This paper aims to investigate the key drivers of social media adoption intention by small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach It uses a multi-perspective framework combining ... -
Parents’ evaluation of services offered to autistic children
(Emerald, 2018)Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the assessment by parents of children with autism regarding the services provided by the Center for Special Care in the United Arab Emirates. Design/methodology/approach The ... -
3D kidney segmentation from abdominal diffusion MRI using an appearance-guided deformable boundary
(2018)A new technique for more accurate automatic segmentation of the kidney from its surrounding abdominal structures in diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DW-MRI) is presented. This approach combines a new 3D ... -
Exploration and prioritization of lean techniques in a hotel supply chain
(Emerald, 2018)Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a framework for identification, categorization and prioritization of lean techniques adopted in a hotel supply chain. Design/methodology/approach A survey tool is used ... -
Monitoring Lead in Soil Water System Using Complex Permittivity
(IOP Publishing, 2018)The complex permittivity was investigated to detect lead contamination in soil. The system used consists of an Automatic Network Analyzer (ANA), a sample holder, coaxial cables and a personal computer for data ... -
Critical points in two-channel quantum systems
(Springer, 2018)Calculations for open quantum systems are performed usually by taking into account their embedding into one common environment, which is mostly the common continuum of scattering wavefunctions. Realistic quantum systems ... -
Automated design and optimization of industrial motion control machines: Verification and a case-study
(IOP Publishing, 2018)Motion control is a form of automation which enables the position- or velocity-control of a machine using an actuator such as an electric motor. The selection of suitable components and actuators for complex mechanical ... -
Quantum fluctuations inside a microcavity with a pair of quantum wells: Linear regime
(OSA Publishing, 2018)Quantum fluctuations of a system formed by two quantum wells inside a microcavity are investigated. The noisespectrum and the autocorrelation function are analyzed, and analytical expressions are derived. It is shown ... -
Language threat in the United Arab Emirates? Unpacking domains of language use
(De Gruyter, 2018): The United Arab Emirates’ economic and population growth within the past 30 years has led to a vibrant country where linguistic, cultural and religiousdiversity is the norm. Nevertheless, as Arabic-speaking Emiratis ... -
Stationary quantum correlation and coherence of two-mode Kerr nonlinear coupler interdicting with Su(2)-system under intrinsic damping
(Taylor & Francis, 2018)A two-level atom interacting with two nonlinear Kerr oscillators pumped by an optical parametric process is studied. An analytical solution for the dynamical evolution of an interaction between Su(1, 1) and Su(2)-systems ... -
Durability and Compressive Strength of High Cement Replacement Ratio Self-Consolidating Concrete
(MDPI, 2018)This study examines durability and mechanical properties of sustainable self-consolidating concrete (SCC) in which 80% of the cement is replaced with combinations of recycled industrial by-products including fly ash, ... -
Radical improvement of e-government services in Dubai
(Inderscience, 2019)Dubai possesses the 32nd most advanced e-government system in the world, according to the United Nations. The authors highlight the factors that led to the success of e-government in Dubai since its inception in 2000. These ... -
A critical review on seismic design of earth-retaining structures
(Jordan University of Science and Technology, 2019)The dynamic response of earth-retaining structures is a complex issue. The design of these structures under seismic loading conditions is, therefore, quite challenging. Because there are not many case histories on ... -
The Impact of Board Gender Diversity and Foreign Institutional Investors on the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Engagement of Chinese Listed Companies
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute}, 2019)The main purpose of this research is to examine the impact of board gender diversity and foreign institutional investors on the corporate social responsibility engagement of Chinese listed companies by considering a sample ... -
Assessment of progressive collapse of steel structures under seismic loads
(Elsevier, 2018)Progressive collapse involves a series of failures that lead to partial or total collapse of a structure. It is generally initiated by loss of one or more vertical load carrying elements. This loss is caused by abnormal ... -
Financial disclosure practices among Malaysian local authorities: a case study
(Emerald, 2018)Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand and explain the financial disclosure processes among Malaysian local authorities (MLAs). Design/methodology/approach Employing semi-structured interviews, data were ... -
Early diabetic retinopathy diagnosis based on local retinal blood vesselsanalysis in optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) images
(Wiley on line library, 2018)urpose:This paper introduces a new computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) system for detecting early-stage diabetic retinopathy (DR) using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) images.Methods:The proposed DR-CAD system ... -
Impact of supply chain drivers on retail supply chain performance
(Academic Research Publishing Group, 2018)Supply chain performance is a vital issue for making products available to the customers at affordable costs. The objective of this study is to identify the drivers of retail supply chain performance. For the purpose of ... -
The impact of computer-generated interactive mathematics program on student’s performance
(IAEME Publication, 2018)This paper describes the impact of using MyMathLab (MML) in math courses for engineering students. In this paper, we focused on the effect of proper use of one of the component of MML the Study Plan on student’s performance. ... -
ERS approximation for solving Schrödinger’s equation and applications
(Elsevier, 2018)A new technique was recently developed to approximate the solution of the Schrödinger equation. This approximation (dubbed ERS) is shown to yield a better accuracy than the WKB-approximation. Here, we review the ERS ... -
Does corporate social responsibility mediate the relation between boardroom gender diversity and firm performance of Chinese listed companies?
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2018)Although the relationship between board gender diversity and a firm’s financial performance has been investigated before, the current study provides a valuable contribution by exploring the complex phenomenon of the mediating ... -
An empirical study of the impact of lean on the performance of the construction industry in UAE
(Emerald, 2018)The purpose of this study is to propose a conceptual framework for the exploration of appropriate lean techniques applicable to medium and large construction companies and measure their impact on the competitiveness and ... -
Design and implementation of a mobile device for blood glucose level assessment
(IEEE, 2018)In this paper, we propose a framework that catersfor diabetic patients in the UAE. The system integrates a smalland lightweight wearable device in the form of a watch witha mobile application to aid in the analysis of blood ... -
Significant Region-Based Framework for Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease Using 11C PiB-PET Scans
(International Conference on Pattern Recognition (ICPR), 2018)Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a behavioral and cognitive neurodegenerative disorder whose sufferers exceed 5.5 million Americans. Among its stages, the early diagnosis of AD is considered the main research issue due to many ... -
An assessment of adopting lean techniques in the construct of hotel supply chain
(Elsevier, 2018)This paper assesses the adoption of lean techniques across the supply chains of hotels. Literature indicates a growing awareness of sustainability issues and lean adoption for value creation in the hospitality industry.However, ... -
Alzheimer's disease diagnostics by a deeply supervised adaptable 3D convolutional network
(Cornell university, 2016)Early diagnosis, playing an important role in preventing progress and treating the Alzheimer's disease (AD), is based on classification of features extracted from brain images. The features have to accurately capture ... -
Solving directly third-order ODEs using operational matrices of Bernstein polynomials method with applications to fluid flow equations
(Elsevier, 2018)In this paper, we adapt for the first time the operational matrices of Bernstein polynomials method for solving directly a class of third-order ordinary differential equations (ODEs). This method gives a numerical solution ... -
Measuring the sway of imperceptible factors in shaping the distinct character of ancient Indian architecture and city planning
(Mason Publishing,, 2018)In India, great obey to nature is evident in architecture, and the essence of life is fairly apparent in city planning. Human kind reflects his perception of life in architecture by locating the spaces within the dwelling ... -
Experimental Study on the Effects of Water-in-oil Emulsions to Wall Shear Stress in the Pipeline Flow
(Ebsco, 2018)Study on the emulsion formation mechanically and relate the effect of emulsions to the friction or wall shear stress ( w ) in the pipeline flow has not yet been explored. So, this study aims to understand the emulsions ... -
What drives consumer choice of Islamic banking services in the United Arab Emirates?
(Emerald, 2017)Purpose Islamic banking (IB) has witnessed remarkable growth in the past decade. The purpose of this study is to explore some factors that are influencing the choice of Islamic banking and finance (IBF) products and ... -
Terahertz Wave Amplification in Stacked Graphene Layers
(OSA Publishing, 2018)We propose a novel technique for terahertz amplification in optically pumped stacked graphene layers. The terahertz amplification is achieved through a down conversion process, which is enabled by generating a backward ... -
Performance of physical asset management using the analytic hierarchy process
(Emerald, 2018)Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore certain resources, capabilities and competencies needed to improve the performance of physical asset management (PAM). Design/methodology/approach The analytic hierarchy ... -
State of the art, reconstruction of damaged zones: transitory stresses effect and factors controlling rock mass stability
(GEOMATE, 2018)For the last three decades, many countries in the Middle East have been bombarded by wars. In these damaged zones, removing of destruction debris and the effect of the direct impact of blasts might trigger rock mass ... -
Rationale for “Liking” on Social Networking Sites
(Sage Publication, 2018)The “like” feature is popularly utilized by online social media users for different reasons including socializing, giving feedback and giving or seeking attention as well as for pure affection. The “like” function is a ... -
Application of nanomaterials to enhance microstructure and mechanical properties of concrete
(SPC, 2018)The advances of sustainable construction and the green building movement of the past decade have encouraged comprehensive assessment of building materials and construction practices worldwide. With superior fire resistance, ... -
Implementation of Artificial Neural Networks for Prediction of Chloride Penetration in Concrete
(Science Publishing Corporation, 2018)Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) has received a great attention from researchers in previous decade to predict different aspect of engineering problems. The aim of this research is to present an implementation of ANN to ... -
A Generalized Deep Learning-Based Diagnostic System for Early Diagnosis of Various Types of Pulmonary Nodules
(Sage Publication, 2018)A novel framework for the classification of lung nodules using computed tomography scans is proposed in this article. To get an accurate diagnosis of the detected lung nodules, the proposed framework integrates the following ... -
A Novel Global Warming Solution: Use of Flue Gas to Produce Urea
(EDP Sciences, 2018)Urea is a nitrogenous organic compound which is widely used as a fertilizer and in the agricultural industry. On an industrial scale, urea can be manufactured from the reaction of carbon dioxide and ammonia. The goal of ... -
Application of wavelet packet transform in roller bearing fault detection and life estimation Mohammad Miraskari1 a
(IOP Publishing, 2018)Rolling element bearings are crucial parts of many machines and there has been an increasing demand to find effective and reliable health monitoring technique and advanced signal processin g to detect and diagnose the size ... -
Automated design and optimization of industrial motion control machines: verification and a case-study
(IOP Publishing, 2018)Motion control is a form of automation which enables the position- or velocitycontrol of a machine using an actuator such as an electric motor. The selection of suitable components and actuators for complex mechanical ... -
Using resting state functional MRI to build a personalized autism diagnosis system
(Public Library of science, 2018-10)Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neuro-developmental disorder associated with social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted and repetitive behaviors. Yet, there is no confirmed cause identified for ASD. ... -
Investigating the Potential Use of Ionic Liquids in Pre-Treatment Application for Water Desalination
(EDP Sciences, 2018)The world has been noticing a quickening advancement over the last decades in terms of irrigated agriculture, social, industrial, and economical perspectives; followed by a huge increment in the water demand. Therefore, ... -
Numerical modelling of dynamic stability of RCC dam
(EDP Sciences, 2018-08)Stability and stress analyses are the most important elements that require rigorous consideration in design of a dam structure. In the current research, dynamic structural stability of a roller-compacted-concrete (RCC) dam ... -
On the non classical dynamics of cavity-assisted four-channel nonlinear coupler
(IOP Science, 2018)The non-classical properties of light propagating in four-channel Kerr waveguides, confined in an optical cavity, are studied. The solution to the Hamiltonian of field operators is obtained semi-analytically by using ... -
Retracted: Early diabetic retinopathy diagnosis based on local retinal blood vessels analysis in optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) images
(Wiley Online Library, 2018)The above article from Medical Physics, published online on 22 February 2018 in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com), has been retracted by agreement between the authors, the journal Editor in Chief and John Wiley ... -
Guest-based hotel equity: scale development and validation
(Emerald Publishing Limited, 2018-06)This paper aims to measure customer-based brand equity in the context of hotels, and to develop and empirically validate a new scale, named guest-based hotel equity (GBHE), by incorporating the customer perceived value of ... -
Examining the impact of organizational culture on trust and career satisfaction in the UAE public sector: A competing values perspective
(Emerald Publishing Limited, 2018-04)Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of organizational culture on trust in top management and career satisfaction. The concept of culture was split into four types: “clan,” “adhocracy,” “hierarchy” ... -
Advantages of bioconjugated silica-coated nanoparticles as an innovative diagnosis for human toxoplasmosis.
(Elsevier, 2018)Nanotechnology is a promising arena for generating new applications in Medicine. To successfully functionalised nanoparticles for a given biomedical application, a wide range of chemical, physical and biological factors ... -
Role of cloud ERP on the performance of an organization: Contingent resource-based view perspective
(Emerald, 2018)Purpose Cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) enables an organization to pay for the services they need and removes the need to maintain information technology infrastructure. The purpose of this paper is to ... -
Customer perceptions of CSR authenticity
(Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2017-10)Purpose The purpose of this paper is to look at corporate social responsibility (CSR)-related actions to see whether they relate to clients’ perception of CSR. Design/methodology/approach Ninety-nine bank customers ...
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