AUS Theses & Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Data Embedding and Extraction in Scrambled Video using Machine Learning
(2020-12)Data embedding in videos and images has various important applications such as digital rights management (DRM), content authentication, copyright protection, error resiliency and concealment as well as law enforcement. ... -
Proton Conductivity Studies of Zirconium Silicate/Ionic Liquids Membranes for PEM Fuel Cells Applications
(2020-12)This work reports the synthesis of a novel, high-temperature composite membrane for proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells. High-temperature operation (> 100oC) is preferred in PEM fuel cells as it results in better ... -
Detection of Double and Triple Compression in Videos for Digital Forensics Using Machine Learning
(2020-12)Digital video forensics is the process of analysing, examining and comparing a video for use in legal matters and court cases. In digital video forensics, the main aim is to detect and identify video forgery and manipulation ... -
Dynamic Properties of Soil in UAE from Field and Laboratory Tests
(2020-12)Dynamic properties of soil are important for the design of structures under seismic loadings. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is experiencing significant construction development; however, there is no systematic study to ... -
Characterizing the Acoustic Behavior of Hexagonal Periodic Cellular Cores
(2020-12)Cellular solid cores are used in composite sandwich structures due to their high stiffness to weight ratio. However, owing to their porosity, they are inherently weak and are susceptible to damage due to improper loadings. ... -
Impact of IoT and Revenue-Sharing on Single and Two-Stage Pricing Strategies for Food Supply Chains
(2020-12)With approximately one-third of the global production of food going to waste, immense research efforts are being directed towards identifying the underlying causes and potential solutions of this issue. Since a substantial ... -
A Framework For Risk Assessment Of Last Mile Delivery
(2020-12)The remarkable explosion of e-commerce has marked the latest years of different industries around the world and put forward a higher requirement for the last mile delivery. The last mile delivery is one of the most complex, ... -
A Comparative Study for Various Coil Geometries in Electric Vehicle Wireless Charging System.
(2020-11)Inductive coupling wireless power transfer technology is gaining interest in recent years, especially in the field of wireless charging. Range limitations and charging of electric vehicles are major concerns in the modern ... -
A Novel Stochastic Dynamic Modeling for PV Systems Considering Dust and Cleaning Effects
(2020-11)Stochastic photovoltaic (PV) modeling is essential for the long-term planning of renewable power generation. One of the most prevalent problems that PV systems face is the accumulation of dust on the PV panel surface that ... -
Evaluation of fiber reinforced polymer bars under compression: experiments and finite element simulations
(2020-11)The behavior of Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) bars under compression is not fully understood yet due to the limited research in this area; therefore, American concrete institute (ACI) does not recommend using FRP bars ... -
Evaluation of The Factors Affecting Microplastics and Nanoparticles in Plastic Water Supply Pipes
(2020-11)Water distribution system (WDS) supplies good quality water to individual households. It can affect the water quality, human health, and hence the role of WDS on the water quality must be investigated. Various pipe materials ... -
Nutrient Recovery from Wastewater Using Desalination Reject Brine
(2020-11)Reject brine, a waste by-product generated during the desalination process, is harmful when discharged into the environment, but it contains some useful minerals such as magnesium. Also, wastewater treatment plants utilizing ... -
In Vitro Cell Work of Two Types of Targeted Nanoparticles with Ultrasound Triggering
(2020-11)Targeted liposomes have shown promising potential as effective chemotherapeutics delivery vehicles in Smart Drug Delivery Systems (SDDSs). Upon accumulation and internalization at the tumor site, the liposomes need to be ...
