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Thermodynamic analyses of an integrated PEMFC-TEARS-geothermal system for sustainable buildings
(2012-01)
In this paper we undertake a comprehensive study to meet the building heating/cooling and power demand through a sustainable operation. We integrated polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) system and triple effect ...
The Role of the Competitive Environment in Studies of Strategic Alignment: A Meta-Analysis
(Taylor & Francis, 2012-01)
Numerous studies in operations management have investigated alignment between business and functional level strategies. In spite of the considerable amount of research that has been conducted, little consensus exists ...
Political connections and the cost of equity capital
(Elsevier, 2012-01)
Motivated by recent research on the costs and benefits of political connection, we examine the cost of equity capital of politically connected firms. Using propensity score matching models, we find that politically connected ...
Performance analysis of a new designed PEM fuel cell
(Wiley, 2012-09)
In this paper, a new design for the flow channels is presented, and a parametric study of the proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell is conducted in order to investigate the effect of the new flow channels, as well as ...
Smart Grid Security: Threats, Vulnerabilities and Solutions
(2012)
The traditional electrical power grid is currently evolving into the smart grid. Smart grid integrates the traditional electrical power grid with information and communication technologies (ICT). Such integration empowers ...
Analysis of Water Evaporation and Drift Losses during Irrigation in Semi-arid Areas of Sharjah (UAE) and Riyadh (KSA)
(Springer, 2012-06)
Water evaporation and wind drift losses mainly depend on air relative humidity, air and water temperature, drop size, and wind speed. Evaporation and drift loss during water application by means of sprinkle irrigation was ...
Potential for improving vehicle fuel efficiency and reducing the environmental pollution via fuel ionization
(2012-07)
In order to reduce the level of atmospheric pollution caused by vehicle engine emissions, application of a novel technique based on fuel magnetization has been tested in this study aiming at improving fuel efficiency and ...
The costs of power outages: A case study for Cyprus
(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 ...
The political determinants of the cost of equity: Evidence from Privatization
(Wiley, 2012-01)
In this paper, we investigate the political determinants of the cost of equity using a unique data set of 236 firms privatized between 1987 and 2006 in 38 countries. We find robust evidence that the cost of equity is ...
Key issues and challenges in e-government development: An integrative case study of the number one eCity in the Arab World
(Emerald, 2012-11)
The purpose of this paper is to identify and study the key issues and challenges facing e-government development from an integrative perspective, and to provide strategies and policy recommendations to address them in a ...