Biomimetic jellyfish-inspired underwater vehicle actuated by ionic polymer metal composite actuators by Akle, Barbar

“…By tailoring the applied voltage waveform and the flexibility of the bell, the completed robotic jellyfish with four actuators swam at an average speed 0.77 mm s−1 and consumed 0.7 W. When eight actuators were used the average speed increased to 1.5 mm s−1 with a power consumption of 1.14 W.…”
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Assessing additional fuel consumption from cabin thermal comfort and auxiliary needs on the worldwide harmonized light vehicles test cycle by Mansour, Charbel

“…Regulatory drive cycles, defined as specific time-speed patterns, are used to measure levels of fuel consumption and emissions. …”
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A novel on design and implementation of hybrid MPPT controllers for solar PV systems under various partial shading conditions by Chakarajamula Hussaian Basha (21633167)

“…Here, the conventional converter helps increase the PV source voltage from one level to another level. …”

Suppression of Unstable Flow by Using Rough Surfaces at Small Mass Flow Rates in a Radial Diffuser by Salem, Hayder

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Modeling of Friction Stirring by Badreldin, Mohamed Anass Abdalla

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Enhancing Thermal Comfort for the Revitalization of Pedestrian-Friendly Shopping Arcades in Dubai, UAE by RAJEEV, ANN MARIA

“…The result from simulation studies indicate the potential to increase the distances pedestrians are willing to walk outdoors by enhancing their thermal sensation and comfort. …”
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Adaptation of a Mice Doppler Echocardiography Platform to Measure Cardiac Flow Velocities for Embryonic Chicken and Adult Zebrafish by Fatiha M. Benslimane (6695087)

“…We successfully assessed cardiac function and hemodynamic shear stress for normal as well as for diseased embryonic chicken and zebrafish. …”

Comfort Assessment of a Fully/Semi-enclosed Courtyard: Case Study of Bahrain Low Rise Villa Housing Model by Al Awadhi, Maryam Hasan

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Adaptive Effects of Seeing Green Environment on Psychophysiological Parameters When Walking or Running by Walid Briki (688845)

“…Study 2 showed that running in a green environment was associated with an increased level of perceived exertion at similar speeds (compared to other color conditions), while exposure to red induced a significant decrease in the level of tension. …”

A probabilistic characterization of adhesive wear in metals by Qureshi, F.S.

“…The application of these models in accelerated wear testing is highlighted; accelerating by increasing the speed of operation provides a better extrapolation as compared to using heavier loads…”
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Do detection-based warning strategies improve vehicle yielding behavior at uncontrolled midblock crosswalks? by Qinaat Hussain (15294164)

“…Different analyses were conducted on vehicle-pedestrian interactions, driving speed, variations in acceleration/deceleration and lateral position. …”

Double versus triple arthrodesis for adult-acquired flatfoot deformity due to stage III posterior tibial tendon insufficiency: a prospective comparative study of two cohorts by Amr A. Fadle (14150298)

“…The mean Hibbs angle decreased from 153.07 to 142.32° (MD = 10.54°, p < 0.001). …”

Assessing the Built Environment’s Reflectivity, Flexibility, Resourcefulness, and Rapidity Resilience Qualities against Climate Change Impacts from the Perspective of Different Sta... by Mohammed M. Al-Humaiqani (18325554)

“…<p dir="ltr">The frequency and severity of climate change are projected to increase, leading to more disasters, increased built environment system (BES) vulnerability, and decreased coping capacity. …”

A Novel Approach to Monitor Head Movement Inside an MR Scanner Using Voltages Induced in Coils by Time-Varying Gradients by Enamul H. Bhuiyan (17983816)

“…A practical implementation of this approach would involve measuring the position-sensitive voltages induced by the imaging gradients rather than additional gradient pulses. This would speed up the model formation phase and increase the temporal resolution of position monitoring. …”

Investigating the impact of a novel active gap metering signalization strategy on driver behavior at highway merging sections by Nora Reinolsmann (16931784)

“…The AGM system was tested alone and in combination with additional variable speed limits (VSL) in distinct environments of the Doha Expressway in the State of Qatar using a driving simulator. …”

Energy utilization assessment of a semi-closed greenhouse using data-driven model predictive control by Farhat Mahmood (15468854)

“…<p dir="ltr">With the global increase in food demand, closed and controlled greenhouses are an essential source for year-round crop production. …”

Reinforced steering Evolutionary Markov Chain for high-dimensional feature selection by Atiq ur Rehman (3044409)

“…<p>The increasing accessibility of extensive datasets has amplified the importance of extracting insights from high-dimensional data. …”

Using big data safety analytics for proactive traffic management by Mohamed A. Abdel-Aty (19794429)

“…The detection system archives spot speed, volume, lane occupancy, and vehicle type per lane on a minute basis. …”

Optimal Operation and Planning of Power System Integrated with Reverse Osmosis Water Desalination by Alnahhal, Zahra Hassan Abdallah Hassan

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Analyzing the effectiveness of various coatings to mitigate photovoltaic modules soiling in desert climate by Alaa Elsafi (22282354)

“…The results indicate a decrease in light transmittance and an increase in surface coverage area over time due to dust accumulation. …”