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Capacity-constrained production scheduling of multiple vehicle programs in an automotive pilot plant
(Taylor & Francis, 2007-02)This paper describes a simulation-based approach for scheduling a simultaneously-run mix of multiple vehicle programs in an automotive pilot plant with multiple operational constraints. Pilot plants often operate with ... -
Cloud Video Conferencing for Geographically Distributed Colleges
(2013-12)This paper will discuss the use of cloud-based video conferencing services across a geographically dispersed college system – to improve communication amongst academic staff and to provide access to educational programmes ... -
Coaching constructs and leadership development at an oil and gas company in the United Arab Emirates
(American Society for Competitiveness, 2015)Knowledge management is considered as one of the key factors that sustain organizations’ performance and has been identified as a competitive advantage. To cope with the huge shortage of competent UAE nationals in ... -
Collaborative service innovation: A quantitative analysis of innovation networks in a multisectoral setting
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2021-01)Partial least squares structural equation modelling has proven very valuable to study the unexplored and complex public service innovation networks (PSINs) in the public sector, from a socio-economic stance. Web have ... -
A combined ahp-entropy method for deriving subjective and objective criteria weights
(SSRG, 2010-01)This paper investigates the problem of deriving subjective and objective criteria weights, by combining the AHP and Shannon's entropy method. The paper outlines the challenge of making preferential judgments based on ... -
Conceptualizing of Sustainability in The Civil Aviation Sector in Dubai
(Abu Dhabi University, 2022)The civil aviation sector in Dubai has become a world leader because of its constant advancements and implementation of new technologies. It has been fostering the economic development of Dubai by enhancing transportation, ... -
Congenital unilateral pulmonary venous atresia: definitive diagnosis and treatment
(Springer-Verlag, 2003-01)Three cases of unilateral right-sided pulmonary venous atresia were evaluated over an 18-year period. These bring the total number of cases to 25 in the literature. The clinical presentation of all these patients was similar ... -
Critical internal organization’s forces influencing sustainability of post ERP in UAE service industry: a confirmatory factor analysis approach
(Emerald Publishing Limited, 2018-12)Despite the wide recognition of enterprise resource planning’s (ERP’s) multiple uses, little research has examined the internal forces that influence success after ERP implementation in the service industry. This study ... -
Culture matters: issues in the adaptation of expatriate academics to GCC host societies
(SEMANTIC SCHOLAR, 2010)Of the six Arabian Peninsula countries which constitute the Gulf Cooperation Council (Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates), it is estimated that on average 55% of the population are ... -
Data mining and predictive analytics applications for the delivery of healthcare services: a systematic literature review
(Springer US, 2016-11)With the widespread use of healthcare information systems commonly known as electronic health records, there is significant scope for improving the way healthcare is delivered by resorting to the power of big data. This ... -
A Data Mining Framework for the Analysis of Patient Arrivals into Healthcare Centers
(ACM, 2017-12)We present a data mining framework that can be applied for analyzing patient arrivals into healthcare centers. The sequentially applied methods are association mining, text cloud analysis, Pareto analysis, cross-tabular ... -
A Deep-Learning Framework for the Detection of Oil Spills from SAR Data
(Sensors, 2021-03)Oil leaks onto water surfaces from big tankers, ships, and pipeline cracks cause considerable damage and harm to the marine environment. Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) images provide an approximate representation for target ... -
Designing machine operating strategy with simulated annealing and Monte Carlo simulation
(ELSEVIER, 2006-02)This paper describes a simulation-based parameter design (PD) approach for optimizing machine operating strategy under stochastic running conditions. The approach presents a Taguchi-based definition to the PD problem in ... -
Designing memorable guest experiences: Development of constructs and value generating factors in luxury hotels
(Emerald, 2019-06)Purpose Managing the customer experience is critical for hospitality businesses because business viability can depend on the delivery of valued guest experiences. The industry lacks research that can assist in developing ... -
Determinants of innovation decisions among Emirati female-owned small and medium enterprises
(Emerald lnsight, 2019-11)This study uses a two-phased approach. In the first phase, empirical research on 50 Emirati female entrepreneurs is conducted to discover the extent of innovation in their ventures. In the second phase, the study uses an ... -
Developing a graphical user interface for discrete event simulation
(IEEE, 2002-08)A key concern for the area of discrete event simulation modelling is to encourage its adoption and use by non-specialists. To achieve this it is important that we focus on developing techniques and tools that can be used ... -
Developing customer-focused public sector reward schemes: Evidence from the Botswana government's performance-based reward system (PBRS)
(Emerald, 2013-01)Governmental agencies are interested in improving the quality of their service delivery. One tool that has been used to manage their performance is performance based reward schemes (PBRS). The aim of this paper is to examine ... -
Developing Leadership Skills Using Peer Evaluation: A Study Using a Web-Based Instrument
(Academic Conferences and publishing limited, 2017-12)Student levels of objectivity and maturity are often tested when involved in evaluating their own work or the work of their peers during project- based activities. Equally faculty have difficulty in assessing students and ... -
Development of an Integrated Framework to Investigate Enterprise Information Systems Adoption: Managers’ Insights
(Atlantis Press, 2014-09)This study attempts to isolate the factors contributing to successful adoption of EIS by gathering the perspectives of senior professionals working with such systems. This paper uniquely uses dimensional analysis to find ... -
The differences in agent effects on sustainable supply chain management: an activity theory construction
(Emerald lnsight, 2019-06)This paper responds to calls from the literature for research identifying the difference between the effect of internal agents and external agents, such as customers, suppliers and government on sustainable supply chain ...