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A localized navigation algorithm for Radiation Evasion for nuclear facilities. Part II: Optimizing the "Nearest Exit" Criterion
(2013-06)In this extension from part I ( Khasawneh et al., in press), we modify the navigation algorithm which was presented with the objective of optimizing the “Radiation Evasion” Criterion so that navigation would optimize the ... -
A localized navigation algorithm for radiation evasion for nuclear facilities: Optimizing the "Radiation Evasion" criterion: Part I
(2013-06)In this paper, we introduce a navigation algorithm having general utility for occupational workers at nuclear facilities and places where radiation poses serious health hazards. This novel algorithm leverages the use of ... -
Localizing-ground Transmitters Using Airborne Antenna Array
(2020-12)A radio direction finder (RDF) estimates the direction of arrival (DOA) of a radio signal. It receives multiple copies of the signal by a multiple-element antenna array, making use of the characteristics of the received ... -
The Logic of Fateful Choices Faced by the Leaders of Commissions of Inquiry
(American University of Sharjah, 2013-12-03)Commission scholars have been skeptical about the reasons governments give for their appointment but have generally accepted that their relationship with government is kept armslength during their inquiry. An analytical ... -
The Logic of Fateful Leadership Choices: A Decision Framework for Aspiring 'Lebowski Young Achievers'
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The long and winding road: the world economy, the Arab Spring, and what it means for you
(2013-11-07)The Middle East region is being rocked by political turmoil and violence. But dig beneath the headlines and it is clear that, while some countries are suffering greatly and their economic and political outlook is dark, ... -
Long-term field performance of concrete produced with powder waste glass as partial replacement of cement
(Elsevier, 2021)This paper reports the long-term field and laboratory-tested performance of concrete produced with 20 wt% replacement of cement with powder waste glass (WG). Field investigations of WG concrete were carried out in a ... -
LoRa Sub Milliwatt Transceiver Design to Reduce Space Solutions Mass
(2022-05)Space sector is a popular research area. The world is trying to launch different space solutions to improve our life. However, the price of launching any solution is extremely expensive as the price is directly proportional ... -
Loser becomes Winner: Translating Reality Shows for the Arab World
(2012-04)The general belief is that reality television's diffusive intrusion into Arab media discourse is tarnishing the culture and identity of the target audience with that reshaping the role ideology plays in translation. This ... -
Low Cost Autopilot Design Using Fuzzy Supervisory Control
(2005-05)With the recent development in single-board embedded systems, wireless communications technologies and mechatronics systems, aerospace researchers have an opportunity to design an affordable controller that can enhance the ... -
A Low Cost Process for Fabricating FDM Filaments Reinforced with Inorganic Fillers
(2021-07)Low cost desktop-sized fused deposition modelling (FDM) printers have been widely embraced by small to large scale institutions as well as individuals. Their ease of use and low cost qualified them to become an important ... -
A Low Cost, Large Bandwidth Patch Antenna design for utilization in Frequency Diverse Arrays
(2023-06)Low-power Internet of Things (IoT) and wireless charging applications have expedited a rise in Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) technologies. WPT methods are divided into two main categories: near-field and far-field. ... -
Low Frequency Bimorph Cantilever Energy Harvester For Pacemaker Applications
(2020-05)Pacemakers have seen multiple technological advancements but still face multiple issues. The ability to have a leadless and self-powered pacemaker has been always sought after by researchers and scientists. The introduction ... -
A Low Power Frequency Synthesizer Design for Wireless Power Transfer Applications
(2023-04)Wireless power transfer (WPT) is an essential technology for the Internet of Things (IoT) as it enables the deployment of untethered and self-sustaining devices, which eliminates the need for wired power connections. With ... -
Low Power Wireless Subcutaneous Transmitter
(2010-12)Low power wireless transmitters are finding applications in diverse fields. A field that is expressing a noticeable growth is biomedical telemetry, where a wireless transmitter accompanied with sensors is used to measure ... -
Low-Cost Reduced Navigation System for Mobile Robot in Indoor/Outdoor Environments
(IEEE Access, 2020)This paper presents a low-cost based approach for solving the navigation problem of wheeled mobile robots to perform required tasks within indoor and outdoor environments. The presented solution is based on probabilistic ... -
Lower Semicontinuity in L¹ of a Class of Functionals Defined on BV with Caratheodory Integrands
(Hindawi Limited, 2021)We prove lower semicontinuity in 𝐿¹(Ω) for a class of functionals 𝒢 :𝐵𝑉(Ω) →ℝ of the form 𝒢(𝑢)=∫Ω𝑔(𝑥, 𝛻𝑢)𝑑𝑥 + ∫Ω𝜓(𝑥)𝑑|Dˢ𝑢| where 𝑔 :Ω⨉ℝᴺ→ℝ, Ω⊂ℝᴺ is open and bounded, 𝑔(.,𝑝) ∊ 𝐿¹(Ω) for each 𝑝 satisfies ... -
Machine learning and structural health monitoring overview with emerging technology and high-dimensional data source highlights
(Sage Publishing, 2021)Conventional damage detection techniques are gradually being replaced by state-of-the-art smart monitoring and decision-making solutions. Near real-time and online damage assessment in structural health monitoring (SHM) ... -
A Machine Learning Approach on Chest X-Rays for Pediatric Pneumonia Detection
(2022-06)Pneumonia is a highly infectious respiratory disease that can be fatal if left untreated. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of death in children younger than 5 years ... -
A Machine Learning Approach to Predicting Diabetes Complications
(2021-12)Machine learning and data mining techniques have been widely used over the years to extract knowledge from data. The goal of this thesis is to study several diabetes complications. Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease ...