Browsing Masters Theses by Title
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Energy Management of a Multi-Source Power System
(2018-05)Many industries are heavily dependent on fossil fuels to carry out their daily operations. The transportation industry alone is responsible for consuming two thirds of the oil used around the world. As fossil fuel deposits ... -
Energy-Aware Qos Scheduling at Mac Level in Wimax
(2011-01)In a mobile wireless network, energy saving of mobile devices is one of the most important features for the extension of devices' life-time and the network. In mobile networks, the device is expected to have several ... -
Engagement as a Dynamic but Perceivable Variable in Language Classroom Interactions
(2022-05)Engagement is understood as a multifaceted concept comprising behavioral engagement, emotional engagement, and cognitive engagement. These three dimensions are not always synchronized, and teachers may find students highly ... -
English Language Testing on iPads: Advantages and Disadvantages
(2015-12)Recently, tablet computers, such as iPads, have been incorporated into many school curricula, and studies have been conducted to explore the effectiveness of iPads as educational tools. This study goes one step further and ... -
Enhanced Water Network Leak Detection Methods
(2021-04)Water is an essential element and source of life. It is considered a scarce element that goes through several procedures for it be consumable. Once the water is treated and is deemed potable or clean, it is then distributed ... -
Enhancing a Simple Water-Based Photovoltaic-Thermal (PVT) Solar Collector Using CFD Analysis
(2019-07)Photovoltaics thermal collectors are gaining more attention due to their promising potential to pave the way for the penetration of solar energy in modern day power generation technologies. PVTs’ flexibility, manufacturability, ... -
Enhancing Students' Growth in Reading by Developing their Reading Strategies
(2006-08)Research on reading comprehension has shown that proficient readers are those who construct meaning on their own using effective higher level reading skills and strategies. Also, reading researchers argue that effective ... -
Environment, Education, and Personality Innovation Based Index
(2022-04)Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) are evolving as highly important concepts around the world, as they heavily contribute to the economic development of many countries. Identifying, educating, and supporting innovators ... -
Equilibrium and Diffusion in Molecular Sieves
(2011-06)Two topics in equilibrium and one in diffusion in zeolites are examined. The sorption of CO2 in 5A and 13X zeolites is detailed. Thirteen studies from the literature and one unreported study are examined for saturation ... -
ESDD Prediction of Outdoor Polymer Insulators
(2015-06)Reliable power transmission is a main factor in designing transmission and distribution lines. Contaminated environments significantly reduce the performance of outdoor insulators in which the accumulation of contamination ... -
Establishing Autonomous AUS-Quadrotor
(2009-10)Vertical takeoff and landing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (VTOL-UAVs) are superior to their counterparts fixed wing UAVs for urban applications. The objective of this thesis is to establish a VTOL UAV platform to complement ... -
Estimating Dust Accumulation on Photovoltaic Modules in the UAE
(2019-05)Among the challenges facing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), dust is considered the most severe problem that faces the growth of solar power plants. Dust accumulation on solar PV panels ... -
Estimating the Impact of Combined Horizontal and Vertical Curves on Drivers’ Perception
(2019-11)Highway design focuses on providing safe facilities and smooth mobility on road networks. The increasing rate in highway accidents’ fatalities resulted in an increasing demand for evaluating and improving highway design ... -
Estimating the Transformer Health Index Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques
(2016-06)Transformer Asset Management (TAM) is concerned with the strategic activities that monitor and manage the transformer asset in the power system. The outcomes of TAM aim at setting proper monitoring methods and maintenance ... -
Estimating Vehicle State by GPS/IMU Fusion with Vehicle Dynamics
(2013-01)In this thesis, an implementation of a low-cost inertial navigation system with high integrity and reliability is proposed. The proposed system can be utilized for warning drivers in land vehicle applications of an approaching ... -
Evaluating an Additional Measure for the American University of Sharjah English Placement Test: Using Analytical Scoring
(2009-06)The English Placement Test (EPT) at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) has been accurately placing the majority of newly admitted students into appropriate course levels, but there is a small number of students who ... -
Evaluating Reading Comprehension Testing in Kuwait
(2016-05)In order to improve Kuwait eighth grade intermediate stage reading comprehension tests, it is important to obtain concrete information about the usefulness of these tests. This study is an evaluation of the current eighth ... -
Evaluating the factors affecting microplastic removal from synthetic leachate via electrocoagulation
(2023-11)The ubiquitous presence of microplastics in the environment has raised concerns over their impact on human, environmental and ecological health. Landfill leachate, which is the highly toxic wastewater produced in landfills, ...