Identifying Regional Trends in Avatar Customization by Peter Mawhorter (18602944)

“…In order to design virtual identity systems that reflect the needs and preferences of diverse users, understanding how the virtual identity construction differs between groups is important. This paper presents a new methodology that leverages deep learning and differential clustering for comparative analysis of profile images, with a case study of almost 100 000 avatars from a large online community using a popular avatar creation platform. …”

Landslide detection in real-time social media image streams by Ferda Ofli (8983517)

“…To that end, we first create a large landslide image dataset labeled by experts with a data-centric perspective, and then, conduct extensive model training experiments. …”

Assessing the Intrinsic Activity of Pt‐Group Electrocatalysts for Carbon Monoxide Oxidation: Best Practices and Benchmarking Parameters by Kamel Eid (1542562)

“…However, their CO-poising is a critical hitch for large-scale applications, so the researchers are exerting huge efforts to solve this issue. …”

SBA-XACML by Mourad, Azzam

“…The experimental results explore that SBA-XACML evaluation of large and small sizes policies offers better performance than the current approaches, by a factor ranging between 2.4 and 15 times faster depending on policy size.…”
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Recent Developments and Advancements in Graphene-Based Technologies for Oil Spill Cleanup and Oil–Water Separation Processes by Salma Elhenawy (18810343)

“…Finally, we offer future perspectives on oil water separation that are hindering the advancements of such technologies and their large-scale applications.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Nanomaterials<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nano12010087" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nano12010087</a></p>…”

Shear behavior of green concrete beams reinforced with basalt FRP bars and stirrups by Abathar Al-Hamrani (16494884)

“…On the other hand, beams with a higher a/d ratio have shown higher deflection and reduced ultimate shear capacity. …”

Advanced WiMAX simulator with optimal downlink bursts construction by Abbas, Nadine Fawaz

“…The results show the scalability of the system as it can support a large number of users while showing the real-life representation of the traffic models. …”
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Recent advances in nanocellulose-based different biomaterials: types, properties, and emerging applications by Muhammad Yasir Khalid (17052429)

“…<p dir="ltr">The research interest in sustainable and eco-friendly materials based on natural sources has increased dramatically due to their recyclability, biodegradability, compatibility, and nontoxic behavior. …”

Estimating Economic and Environmental Benefits of Urban Trees in Desert Regions by Rima J. Isaifan (8350056)

“…<p>Trees in urban areas have a significant impact on air quality and other environmental issues. …”

Active distribution network type identification method of high proportion new energy power system based on source-load matching by Qinlin, Shi

“…A large number of distributed new energy and flexible loads are connected to the distribution network, resulting in increasingly complex source load characteristics and supply and demand situations. …”
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Alternative energy science and policy by Ammous, Saifedean H.

“…It is concluded that in situations where the cost and pollution functions of a fuel are unknown, subsidies, mandates and caps on the fuel might result in increased or decreased greenhouse gas emissions; on the other hand, a tax or cap on carbon dioxide results in the largest decrease possible of greenhouse gas emissions. …”
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Factors associated with functional disability among Lebanese elderly living in rural areas by Zgheib, Elias

“…Major classes associated with disability were "Parkinson" and "Alzheimer" medications, with "alcohol consumption" being responsible for a major interaction with medications. Chronic diseases, nutrition, and socioeconomic status also had a large effect on disability. …”
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Optimized frequency-based foundation design for wind turbine towers utilizing soil-structure interaction by AlHamaydeh, Mohammad

“…The towers are supported by two different types of foundations: large mat or deep piles foundations. Initially, a reinforced concrete (RC) mat foundation was proposed. …”
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Emerging 2D MXene-based polymeric membranes for water treatment and desalination by Ajith, Saniha

“…Addressing this challenge requires a shift toward alternative water treatment technologies. …”
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Factors Influencing SMEs’ Adoption of Cloud Computing Services in Lebanon: An Empirical Analysis Using TOE and Contextual Theory by Skafi, Mahmoud

“…An increasingly important advancement in information and communication technologies is cloud computing, and a remarkably increasing trend is its adoption by various organizations. …”
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Land use and limitations in the sinkhole and polje karst of the Ksiromero Region, Western Greece by Pavlopoulos, Kosmas

“…Generally, domestically used water is supplied to Ksiromero from a neighboring region. Water for agriculture is stored in more than 75 reservoirs, some of which are natural sinkholes but most are excavated in terra rossa soils of poljes and large sinkholes. …”
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Organizational Strategy and Employee Productivity in Oil and Gas Industry: The Case of the United Arab Emirates by Al-Ansari, Haima Ali Al-Mulla

“…The hypotheses were tested using linear regression analysis, and it has been found that, employee knowledge about firm, employee engagement, and organizational strategic alignment are largely influence employee productivity. Vision alignment or line of sight, and employee motivation have a moderate influence of employee productivity.…”
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Multimedia technology and training programs in Lebanon. (c1995) by Nuwayhed, Wael

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Recruiting and selection their practices in banks operating in Lebanon. (c1988) by El Hajj, Nada Jamil

“…The success of any organization depends largely on those called to carry out its operations and to achieve its goals ,employees. …”
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Subclavian pseudoaneurysm presenting as partially obstructed airway by Muhammad J. Khan (17877005)

“…<p>We are presenting a noteworthy instance of managing the airway of a patient who had acute tracheal stenosis of considerable magnitude caused by external compression resulting from a large right subclavian pseudoaneurysm. …”