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Adapting to transnational education: students’ experiences at an American university in the UAE
(Emerald Group Holdings Ltd., 2021)
Purpose – Despite the increasing number of transnational universities around the world, little attention has been paid to students who attend foreign universities in their own countries and their adjustment to the new ...
Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), green alternatives to petroleum-based plastics: a review
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2021)
In spite of the fact that petroleum-based plastics are convenient in terms of fulfilling the performance requirements of many applications, they contribute significantly to a number of ecological and environmental problems. ...
Modeling Strategies of Finite Element Simulation of Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened with FRP: A Review
(MDPI, 2021)
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites do not only possess superior mechanical properties, but can also be easy to tailor, install, and maintain. As such, FRPs offer novel and attractive solutions to facilitate strengthening ...
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 ...
A Survey on the Integration of Blockchain With IoT to Enhance Performance and Eliminate Challenges
(IEEE Access, 2021)
Internet of things IoT is playing a remarkable role in the advancement of many fields such as healthcare, smart grids, supply chain management, etc. It also eases people's daily lives and enhances their interaction with ...
Prediction of EV Charging Behavior Using Machine Learning
(IEEE Access, 2021)
As a key pillar of smart transportation in smart city applications, electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular for their contribution in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. One of the key challenges, however, ...
Influence of Foundation Rigidity on the Structural Response of Mat Foundation
(Hindawi Limited, 2021)
A mat is a type of shallow foundation that is appropriate for structures supported on soil having relatively low bearing capacity or excessive settlement. Structural analysis of a mat foundation can be accomplished by ...
The Kumaraswamy Pareto IV Distribution
(Austrian Statistical Society, 2021)
We introduce a new model named the Kumaraswamy Pareto IV distribution which extends the Pareto and Pareto IV distributions. The density function is very flexible and can be left-skewed, right-skewed and symmetrical shapes. ...
Classifying Maqams of Qur'anic Recitations Using Deep Learning
(IEEE Access, 2021)
The Holy Qur’an is among the most recited and memorized books in the world. For beautification of Qur’anic recitation, almost all reciters around the globe perform their recitations using a specific melody, known as maqam ...
Evaluation of refined cement-based matrix systems for extrusion of wood fiber cement
(Elsevier, 2021)
Different cementitious matrix formulations incorporating various chemical, polymeric and mineral additives were evaluated for use in extruded fiber cement products. These alternative formulations were designed to enhance ...