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The Meaning of Huda in the Qur'an with Reference to Three English Translations
(2010-07)
Translation of the Holy Qur'an has been a difficult topic for discussion and research by translators and research specialists because of its sacred status. The wording of the Qur'an is so precise that no word is out of ...
UAE High School Students' Perceptions of Teachers' Feedback on their Writing
(2007-01)
For most teachers, marking students' papers and responding to their writing is a daunting and tedious task. It is also a practice that could carry potential dangers and requires careful consideration. However, feedback ...
The Impact of CALL on the Learning and Teaching of ESL Writing: A Study of Students' and Teachers' Attitudes
(2011-01)
Computers and computer technologies are gradually becoming ubiquitous tools in some English second language writing classrooms. The aim of this study was to examine the perceptions and attitudes of secondary- and ...
Thermodynamic Analysis of Integrated Fuel Cell and Solar Energy Systems
(2011-06)
In the last few decades, world has seen an exponential increase in energy demand. This high increase in demand brought with it the issue of global warming. In this research, we will be studying alternative energy sources ...
Investigating Oral Presentation Skills and Non-Verbal Communication Techniques in UAE Classrooms
(2009-06)
English language instruction encourages students to express their ideas and thoughts through oral reports and presentations. Skilful teachers can, therefore, inspire their students to communicate effectively when they ...
Design of a Pseudo-Real Time Microwave Imaging System for Cylindrical Dielectric Structures
(2011-05)
In this thesis, the design and implementation of a pseudo-real time Microwave imaging system for cylindrical dielectric structures is investigated. Two different prototypes that have the same frequency of operation (7.5 ...
The Interpersonal Function in Arabic to English Translation of Personal Growth Religious Discourse
(2009-12)
This thesis aims to examine the strategies that could be used in order to translate a self-help Islamic text into English. It is known for a fact that Islamic texts are sensitive texts, which requires special attention in ...
Plannar Microwave Imaging System
(2011-05)
Microwave signals have shown a tremendous utility in a wide variety of applications. Due to their penetrative nature, one of the most exciting applications of all is utilization of microwave signals to see through dielectric ...
Semi-supervised Clustering of Facial Expressions
(2017-11)
Automated facial expressions recognition (FER) is an important area in computer vision and machine learning due to its eminent role in human-machine interaction. FER is key in building intelligent user interfaces, particularly ...
Subtitling and Cultural Representation: The Case of Freej
(2011-05)
Translating media plays a role in shaping and affecting the representation of cultures. This thesis looks at the representation of the Emirati culture through analyzing the subtitling of the Emirati dialect in the third ...