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    • Cortical EEG Source Localization of Focal Epilepsy 

      Siyam, Wisal Elfatih Mohamed (2017-11)
      Brain source localization allows us to localize different brain regions that are activated during neural activity. Several imaging modalities can be used for recording neural activity and are essential in clinical applications. ...

    • Cost and Sustainability Optimization of Desalinated Water Supply Chains 

      Freihat, Sami Taher (2023-11)
      The increasing demand for freshwater along with the diminishing conventional water resources are the major reasons why the demand for desalinated water has been escalating. Given that the desalinated Water Supply Chain ...

    • Cost Evaluation of 3D Concrete Printing in the UAE Construction Industry 

      Alhomsi, Mhd Amjad (2023-11)
      The integration of 3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) in the construction sector is rapidly expanding, poised to revolutionize conventional processes and usher in disruptive technologies. Globally, the construction industry is ...

    • The cost of integration of parabolic trough CSP plants in isolated Mediterranean power systems 

      Poullikkas, Andreas; Hadjipaschalis, Ioannis; Kourtis, George (2010-06)
      In this work, a technical and economic analysis concerning the integration of parabolic trough concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies, with or without thermal storage capability, in an existing typical small isolated ...

    • Cost-benefit analysis for the installation of cogeneration CSP technology in Cyprus 

      Poullikkas, Andreas; Kourtis, George; Hadjipaschalis, Ioannis (2013-12)
      The purpose of this work is to investigate whether the installation of an innovative cogeneration of electricity and desalinated water (DSW) with concentrated solar power (CSP) technology in Cyprus is economically feasible. ...

    • The costs of power outages: A case study for Cyprus 

      Zachariadis, Theodoros; Poullikkas, Andreas (Elsevier, 2012-10)
      We study the costs of electricity disruptions in Cyprus, which suffered severe power shortages in summer 2011 after an explosion that destroyed 60% of its power generating capacity. We employ both economic and engineering ...

    • Coupling of an Electrolyzer with Rankine Cycle for Sustainable Hydrogen Production via Thermal Solar Energy 

      Shahin, Mohamed Shahin (2015-05)
      Due to the global challenges faced everyday by our planet earth, several groundbreaking energy solutions are needed to reduce the environmental pollution caused by fossil fuels and improve energy sustainability for the ...

    • Coupling of copper-chloride hybrid thermochemical water splitting cycle with a desalination plant for hydrogen production from nuclear energy 

      Orhan, Mehmet Fatih; Dincer, Ibrahim; Naterer, Greg; Rosen, Marc A. (2010-02)
      Energy and environmental concerns have motivated research on clean energy resources. Nuclear energy has the potential to provide a significant share of energy supply without contributing to environmental emissions and ...

    • Court Interpreting in the Sultanate of Oman 

      Al Issaei, Nadiya Sulaiman Ali (2007-06)
      In this dissertation, the situation of court interpreting in Oman is discussed and the challenges that face court interpreters are further investigated. This thesis touches upon significant issues about court interpreting ...

    • Creating Observational 3D Sculptures 

      Badni, Kevin (International Symposium on Electronic Art, 2015)
      Technology has been used to assist in communication and concept development by artists, designers/inventors, engineers, clients, manufacturers and others. [1-3] The use of technology to aid artists capture what they see ...

    • Criteria Development for Affordable Housing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 

      Abuhalimeh, Mohammad Said Jamal (2022-05)
      It is intuitive to believe that having a decent living habitat is the birth right of every human being. Nevertheless, many people face the global problem of securing decent affordable housing. The concept of affordability ...

    • Critical research needs for identifying future changes in Gulf coral reef ecosystems 

      Feary, David; Burt, John; Bauman, Andrew G.; Abdel-Moati, Mohamed A.; Al-Khalifa, Khalifa A.; Anderson, Donald M.; Amos, Carl; Baker, Andrew; Bartholomew, Aaron; Bento, Rita; Cavalcante, Geórgenes H.; Chen, Chaolun Allen; Coles, Steve L.; Dab, Koosha; Fowler, Ashley M.; George, David; Grandcourt, Edwin; Hill, Ross; John, David M.; Jones, David A.; Keshavmurthy, Shashank; Mahmoud, Huda; Tapeh, Mahdi Moradi Och; Mostafavi, Pargol Ghavam; Naser, Humood; Pichon, Michel; Purkis, Sam; Riegl, Bernhard; Samimi-Namin, Kaveh; Sheppard, Charles; Samiei, Jahangir Vajed; Voolstra, Christian R.; Wiedenmann, Joerg (2013-07)
      Expert opinion was assessed to identify current knowledge gaps in determining future changes in Arabian/Persian Gulf (thereafter ‘Gulf’) coral reefs. Thirty-one participants submitted 71 research questions that were ...

    • Critical resolved shear stress for slip and twin nucleation in single crystalline FeNiCoCrMn high entropy alloy 

      Abuzaid, Wael; Sehitoglu, Huseyin (Elsevier, 2017)
      High entropy alloys is an emerging class of materials with superior mechanical properties down to cryogenic temperatures. At 77K, and unlike traditional metallic alloys, an increase in strength, strain hardening rate, and ...

    • Critical Review of the Evolution of Project Delivery Methods in the Construction Industry 

      Ahmed, Salma; El-Sayegh, Sameh (MDPI, 2021)
      Selecting the appropriate project delivery method (PDM) is a very significant managerial decision that impacts the success of construction projects. This paper provides a critical review of related literature on the evolution ...

    • Croft’s cycle in Arabic: The negative existential cycle in a single language 

      Wilmsen, David (De Gruyter, 2020-05)
      The negative existential cycle has been shown to be operative in several language families. Here it is shown that it also operates within a single language. It happens that the existential fī that has been adduced as an ...

    • Cross Cultural Translation through Nawal El Saadawi's Works 

      Al Baqqarah, Lina Ali Ahmed (2005)
      This thesis is an attempt to shed light on issues related to cross cultural translation through the books of Nawal El Saadawi, the famous rebellious Egyptian writer. The main aim of the thesis is to answer the question ...

    • Cryogenic Drilling of AZ31 Magnesium Syntactic Foams 

      Kannan, Sathish; Pervaiz, Salman; Jahan, Muhammad Pervej; Venkatraghaven, DoraiSwamy (MDPI, 2020)
      Machined surface quality and integrity affect the corrosion performance of AZ31 magnesium composites. These novel materials are preferred for temporary orthopedic and vascular implants. In this paper, the drilling performance ...

    • CSR reporting: a review of the Pakistani aviation industry 

      Kemp, Linzi; Vinke, Jeannette (Emerald, 2012)
      Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the corporate social responsibility (CSR) content on corporate web sites and in annual reports, to identify the prevailing CSR dimensions and themes employed by the aviation ...

    • Cultural Challenges in Translating for Museums From English into Arabic 

      Chaghari, Salam (2008-10)
      Museums assert that they can work alongside other cultural institutions, such as schools and universities, to contribute to social development. In that sense museums can be considered as educational and cultural platforms ...

    • Cultural Heritage and Spectacle: Painted and Digital Panoramic Re-Presentations of Versailles 

      Thompson, Seth (University of California, 2016)
      By comparing and contrasting two panoramic projects of Versailles, one being a painted panorama by John Vanderlyn (1775-1852) completed in 1819 and the other, part of Google's World Wonders Project launched in 2012, this ...