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Level of Proficiency in Arabic and English, and Identity of Emirati Students in UAE Public Schools
(2012-05)
Recently, a new dimension of learning a second language has gained interest in the literature. The identity of learners has made its way as a concept that has become central in second language acquisition (SLA) and bilingual ...
The Subtitles of H. Dabbour: A Translational Dilemma
(2012-05)
Nowadays, with the presence of the Internet and evolution of the mass media, the world has become a global village, which has made the role of translation vital and indispensable in bridging gaps in communication. Films ...
MANET Cluster Optimization Using ILP/SAT Techniques
(2012-01)
In recent years, there have been several improvements in the performance of Integer Linear Programming (ILP) and Boolean Satisfiability (SAT) solvers. These improvements have encouraged the modeling of complex engineering ...
Culture and the Translation of Self-Help Discourse
(2012-12)
The discourse of self-help books has gained popularity during the last decade or so. Cross-culturally, however, this discourse incorporates different cultural beliefs that might cause problems for the "other" and for ...
Phased Array Technique for Brain Source Localization
(2012-01)
Magnetoencephalography (MEG) and Electroencephalography (EEG) are two popular non-invasive techniques that directly measure the magnetic/electric signals generated from the brain's electrical activity, unlike functional ...
CFD Based Airfoil Shape Optimization for Aerodynamic Drag Reduction
(2012-05)
Commercial airplanes generally follow specific flight profiles consisting of take-off, climb, cruise, descend and landing. These flight profiles essentially change the freestream conditions in which the aircrafts operate. ...
A Framework for Predictive Modeling in Sustainable Projects
(2012-05)
Project management systems typically target the completion of a project within budget, on time, and fulfilling stakeholders' expectations and environmental needs from the project. The aim becomes harder to achieve when ...
Phosphorus and Algae Removal via Adsorption
(2012-01)
Algal bloom, commonly known as Red Tide in coastal areas, has become one of the major problems facing desalination plants due to the high biomass concentration of microalgae associated with it. It causes operational problems ...
Human Errors in Structural Design and Construction in the United Arab Emirates
(2012-06)
The construction sector in the United Arab Emirates has witnessed an unparalleled growth in the past decade. In spite of recent challenges due to global recession, this sector remains strong in the Gulf region. Experience ...
A Framework for Project Time-Cost Optimization Considering Float Consumption Impact
(2012-01)
The main objectives of construction projects include completing the project on time and within budget. There is always a tradeoff between time and cost. Time loss is costly and time savings can provide benefits to all the ...