Browsing Masters Theses by Title
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Ajaaj and National Identity: A Comic Book with a Serious Mission
(2009-10)Translation is often influenced by its social, political and cultural context. These factors soon begin to define the very concept of translation, its role, directions and traditions down to the strategies adopted by the ... -
Alternating Direction Implicit Method for the Electro-Cardiology Models
(2017-05)Electrophysiology is an area of science that led to innovative experimentations between clinicians and scientists. Studying and understanding cardiac dynamics plays a key role in designing therapies, preoperative planning, ... -
Analysis and Design of Circular Shafts Using Finite Element Method
(2015-02)Rapid expansion of urban areas has created a need to expand/rehabilitate the existing buried infrastructure at the same or a greater rate. Technical challenges such as variable soil and rock profiles, high groundwater ... -
Analysis and Optimization of p-Xylene Production Process
(2013-06)In this study a process is developed for selective production of p-xylene from toluene methylation using reactive distillation for p-xylene separation. Complete process is simulated in Aspen Plus® and reaction parameters ... -
Analysis of an Airfoil with Rotating Cylinder for Improved Performance
(2019-04)Among the multiple techniques used for boundary-layer control and flow separation delay, moving surface boundary-layer control is one of the promising approaches. Adding a rotating cylinder is one means of enhancing the ... -
Analysis of Innovative Vapor Compression and Thermal Energy Storage Systems Using Alternative Refrigerants
(2016-12)This research presents detailed analyses of innovative single and two stages vapor compression refrigeration cycles (VCRCs) as well as a cold thermal energy system (CTES) for residential and commercial cooling applications. ... -
Analysis of Non-Yielding Basement Wall Adjacent to Strip Footing
(2016-05)Foundation depth below the ground surface is one of the major factors that contributes to the bearing capacity and settlement of shallow foundation. Hence, it is common to find adjacent buildings on shallow foundations ... -
Analysis of Work-Related Health and Safety Accidents in the Emirate of Sharjah
(2021-04)The United Arab Emirates has been growing at a rapid pace over the last few decades. This growth has led to development and prosperity across multiple sectors within the country. Along with growth, the risk of work-related ... -
Analyzing hydrodynamic changes in the Dubai Creek: a pre- and post-extension study
(2023-11)This thesis presents a comparative study that examines the effects of the Dubai Creek extension on its hydrodynamics and water flushing dynamics. Dubai Creek (Khor Dubai) is a 24km artificial seawater stream located in the ... -
And the Mountains Echoed: Translation and Commentary
(2014-07)Many world-famous authors owe a significant portion of their fame to the unsung heroes of literary translation. This thesis explores issues related to literary translation by translating a literary text and providing a ... -
ANN Based Mechanistic Force Model for Face
(2011-06)Due to increased global competition and increased calls for environmentally benign machining processes, there has been more focus and interest in making processes more lean and agile to enhance efficiency, reduce emissions ... -
Anomaly Detection Based Framework for Profile Monitoring
(2023-05)Due to significant developments in technology, manufacturing processes are being equipped with sensors that provide continuous monitoring of the input and output process parameters. Signals observed through such sensors ... -
An ANP Approach for Selecting a Sustainable Learning Technology Intervention for Development
(2013-06)Governments in developing countries and their donors waste a significant amount of resources on non-sustainable initiatives in the name of development. Educational expenditure is no exception. For example, vast sums are ... -
Anti-cancer Drug Delivery Using Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and Ultrasound.
(2016-05)Cancer is defined as the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. Although billions of dollars have been spent on cancer research to develop its treatments, cancer still remains a major illness for mankind, partly due to the ... -
Arab Culture in Translation: From Exoticism to Terrorism
(2016-05)The 9/11 attacks placed the Arab and Islamic World at the center of a global attention characterized by the negativity of an old inherited conception. While portraying Arabs and Muslims again within a clash of civilizations ... -
Arab Students' Attitudes Toward Western Culture and Motivation to Learn English
(2007-01)Motivation is a central component for students learning a second language. Attitude towards the target language, its culture, and its people have been proved to have a significant bearing on the motivational orientation ... -
Arabic Brand Names: To Translate or Transliterate?
(2014-01)The thesis examines the process of brand naming and brand translation, focusing on three models: Dubai, Sharjah and Saudi Arabia. In terms of brand naming and translation method, these three places illustrate different ... -
Arabic Multimodal Emotion Recognition Using Deep Learning
(2022-05)Emotions are an essential part of human communication since it shapes how information is received. As part of human-computer interaction, researchers are extending Emotion Recognition (ER) to machines. ER can contribute ...