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Internet of things based multi-sensor patient fall detection system
(National Center for Biotechnology Information, 2019)Accidental falls of patients cannot be completely prevented. However, timely fall detection can help prevent further complications such as blood loss and unconsciousness. In this study, the authors present a cost-effective ... -
The Interpersonal Function in Arabic to English Translation of Personal Growth Religious Discourse
(2009-12)This thesis aims to examine the strategies that could be used in order to translate a self-help Islamic text into English. It is known for a fact that Islamic texts are sensitive texts, which requires special attention in ... -
Intracellular uptake of Pluronic copolymer: effects of the aggregation state
(Elsevier, 2002)The effect of the Pluronic P-105 aggregation state on its uptake by HL-60 cells was studied by flow cytometry, fluorescence spectroscopy, and confocal and fluorescence microscopy using a fluorescently labeled Pluronic P105. ... -
An Intraoral Camera for Supporting Assistive Devices
(2018-12)Thousands of patients around the globe are affected by paralysis which hinders the fulfilment of their basic needs such as mobility and speech. Several research topics have been dedicated to improve the livelihood of ... -
Introducing Extended Data on Terrorist Groups (EDTG), 1970 to 2016
(Sage Publishing, 2020)This article introduces an extended data set of 760 terrorist groups that engaged in attacks during 1970 to 2016. Unlike most extant group data sets, the extended data on terrorist groups (EDTG) is not tied to terrorist ... -
An Introduction to the Development of a Product Brand: An Evidence-Based Template for Use with First Year Undergraduate Industrial Designers
(Engineering Design Graphics Division, 2015)The aim of this paper is to provide education practitioners with a template to facilitate the introduction of brand construction to first year undergraduate industrial design students through the visual and physical ... -
Investigating and Modeling the Acoustic Release of Doxorubicin from Folate Targeted Micelles
(2012-06)To minimize the adverse side effects of conventional chemotherapy, a targeted micellar drug carrier was investigated that retains hydrophobic drugs in its core and then releases the drug via ultrasound. This thesis reports ... -
Investigating Classroom Management in Public High Schools in the UAE
(2008-08)Classroom management and discipline may be one of the most difficult challenges for teachers, especially novice ones. Learning may be affected negatively if there is no effective management of the classroom. Every learning ... -
Investigating High School Students' Attitudes Towards Plagiarism in the Writing Classroom
(2010-08)Plagiarism is a controversial issue nowadays, with some researchers arguing that students plagiarize because they are dishonest, and others believing that students plagiarize because they lack the specific research and ... -
Investigating Oral Presentation Skills and Non-Verbal Communication Techniques in UAE Classrooms
(2009-06)English language instruction encourages students to express their ideas and thoughts through oral reports and presentations. Skilful teachers can, therefore, inspire their students to communicate effectively when they ... -
Investigating Reading Strategies in Government High Schools English Classes in Ras Al Khaimah
(2009-06)Reading is a skill that involves more than decoding letters or recognizing words. It, in fact, integrates a variety of strategies, skills, and processes, and thus it is not as simple to describe as one might think. These ... -
Investigating Teachers' Attitudes Toward Task-Based Language Teaching in a Vocational School in the UAE
(2011-06)Task-based language teaching (TBLT) is an approach to teaching a foreign/second language that attempts to engage language learners in interactionally authentic language use through having them perform communicative tasks. ... -
Investigating Tensile Behavior of Sustainable Basalt–Carbon, Basalt–Steel, and Basalt–Steel-Wire Hybrid Composite Bars
(MDPI, 2021)One of the main disadvantages of steel bars is rebar corrosion, especially when they are exposed to aggressive environmental conditions such as marine environments. One of the suggested ways to solve this problem is to use ... -
Investigating the acoustic release of doxorubicin from targeted micelles
(Elsevier, 2013)The main problem associated with the administration of anti-cancer medication is that the drug is delivered throughout the body causing undesirable side effects. Therefore, it is important to synthesize drug carriers capable ... -
Investigating the Fluorescence Quenching of Doxorubicin in Folic Acid Solutions and Its Relation to Ligand-Targeted Nanocarriers
(American Scientific Publishers, 2015)Folic acid (FA) is one of the most utilized moieties in active (ligand) drug delivery. The folate receptor is widely expressed on the surface of several cell lines and tumors; including ovarian, brain, kidney, breast, and ... -
Investigating the impact of calcium presence in dairy wastewater on struvite precipitation
(2022-12)The rapid increase in global population, and consequently, demand for crops and agricultural products, is putting a strain on the production of phosphorus (P) needed in the production of fertilizer. Phosphorus is a ... -
Investigating the Impact of the Flipped Method on Undergraduate and Graduate Students at AUS
(2018-11)The main driver of this research is the continuous high demand of improving the teaching and learning experience in higher education so students are meeting their learning needs, and developing the needed skills for the ... -
Investigating the inclusion of online discussions to enhance students' learning in general education undergraduate classes
(Asociación Europea para la Enseñanza de Idiomas Asistida por Ordenador = European Association for Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2010-03)Discussion of class material has many educational benefits. In today's modern computerized society, these discussions no longer need to be confined to the classroom setting. This paper discusses students' reactions to the ... -
Investigating the mechanism of acoustically activated uptake of drugs from Pluronic micelles
(BioMed Central (BMC), 2002)Background: This paper examines the mechanism of ultrasonic enhanced drug delivery from Pluronic micelles. In previous publications by our group, fluorescently labeled Pluronic was shown to penetrate HL-60 cells with and ... -
Investigating the Physical Properties of FeCu and its Potential use in Dye Sensitized Solar Cells
(2021-07)The development of solar cells has revolutionized the renewable energy sector and still holds significant potential for further advancements. Different solar cell technologies have been proposed and utilized in practical ...