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Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Thermal Conductivity Enhancement of Copper-Water Nanofluid
(2012-01)Nanofluid contains suspended nanoparticles, base fluid and some additives can be used for fluid stability like oleic acid and laurate salt. They are promising mediums to heat and cool high flux systems. Also, their use can ... -
Monitoring and Assessment of Water Quality in Coastal Lake using High Resolution Imagery and GIS
(ResearchGate, 2017-01)Dubai has been an example of rapid development in recent years, adversely affecting water quality in the surrounding areas. One such effect is the reoccurring algal bloom (high chlorophyll-a concentration) in Dubai Creek, ... -
Monitoring Bone Density Using Microwave Tomography of Human Legs: A Numerical Feasibility Study
(MDPI, 2021-10-26)A major cause of bone mass loss worldwide is osteoporosis. X-ray is considered to be the gold-standard technique to diagnose this disease. However, there is currently a need for an alternative modality due to the ionizing ... -
Monitoring Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
(2014-01-19)We are creating an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that will monitor traffic congestion and vehicular air pollution, to help traffic management centers take prompt action to relieve highly congested roadways. It will also ... -
Morphology for Planar Hexagonal Modular Self-Reconfigurable Robotic Systems
(2009-03)This thesis primarily covers the design and implementation of a planar hexagonal Modular Self-Reconfigurable Robotic System (MSRRS) along with the construction of its reconfiguration path planner and control algorithm. ... -
Motion-Based Gait Recognition for Recognizing People in Traditional Gulf Clothing
(IEEE, 2019)Gait recognition is gaining popularity as it can recognize people in a non-intrusive and a non-contact manner. However, gait recognition is known for its susceptibility to clothing conditions. In this paper, we propose a ... -
Motivated Repetition in Fictional and Nonfictional Texts in English and Arabic Translation
(2006-07)In this dissertation, the issue of markedness is discussed and the translation of motivated repetition is analyzed. It is generally assumed that people repeat words and sometimes sentences merely as some kind of embellishment, ... -
Motivational Influences on Adult Arab Learners of English in the UAE
(2015-06)This study explores the motivational influences that impact seven Arab undergraduate learners of English in the UAE as they pursue two semesters of study. The study investigates the role of English in the participants' ... -
Moving from plagiarism police to integrity coaches: assisting novice students in understanding the relationship between research and ownership
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2021)Much of the discourse surrounding plagiarism is one of fear—a fear of being caught and punished, but many plagiarism examples happen unintentionally as students struggle with a new language, new ideas, and new communities ... -
MPEG-2 to HEVC Video Transcoding With Content-Based Modeling
(IEEE, 2013)This paper proposes an efficient MPEG-2 to HEVC video transcoder. The objective of the transcoder is to migrate the abundant MPEG-2 video content to the emerging HEVC video coding standard. The transcoder introduces a ... -
Multi-Facility Inventory System Management for Repairable Items
(2019-07)Multi-Facility inventory system for repairable items is used for the management of critical spare parts for durable equipment where a repair facility is considered along with several operating facilities. This inventory ... -
Multi-Level Adaptive Video Streaming Over Wireless Channels
(2010-05)Delivery of digital video over wireless networks offers added functionalities and advantages over traditional wired video systems. However, reliable video streaming over wireless channels is fraught with several challenges. ... -
Multi-Mode Resource Constrained Project Scheduling Problem with Material Ordering to Maximize NPV
(2018-04)Project management is critical for companies to stay competitive; nowadays it is regarded as a very high priority. The project management scheduling process of deciding when an activity starts and how resources will be ... -
Multi-Model Investigation and Adaptive Estimation of the Acoustic Release of a Model Drug From Liposomes
(IEEE, 2019)This paper researches a suitable mathematical model that can reliably predict the release of a model drug (namely calcein) from biologically targeted liposomal nanocarriers triggered by ultrasound. Using mathematical models, ... -
A Multi-Objective Allocation Approach for Power Quality Monitoring Devices
(IEEE Xplore Digital Library, 2019)With the inception of smart grids and the increased integration of renewable resources, the continuous monitoring of power systems becomes increasingly important to monitor power quality (PQ) and speed up the localization ... -
A multi-objective planning approach for optimal DG allocation for droop based microgrids
(Elsevier, 2021-11)This paper proposes a multi-objective planning approach to determine the optimal DG locations for droop-based microgrids. A secondary control operating region is mathematically formulated and incor-porated in the multi-objective ... -
Multi-Objective Task Allocation Via Multi-Agent Coalition Formation
(2012-05)Nowadays, tasks are complex and cannot be performed by individual agents. Therefore, there is a need to form coalitions utilizing the resources in order to maximize the efficiency of the system and/or maximize the payoff ... -
Multi-Purpose Prosthetic Leg
(2014-01-19)Our project revolves around examining different aspects of current athletic prosthetic legs, and how they can be improved upon by adding to their usability, structure and design. Our main aim focuses on allowing for various ...