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KCLP: A k-Means Cluster-Based Location Privacy Protection Scheme in WSNs for IoT
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2018 , Article)While enjoying the convenience brought by the Internet of Things (IoT), people also encounter many problems with wireless sensor networks (WSNs), the foundation of IoT. Security problems are especially of concern. In this ... -
KERTAS: dataset for automatic dating of ancient Arabic manuscripts
( Springer Verlag , 2018 , Article)The age of a historical manuscript can be an invaluable source of information for paleographers and historians. The process of automatic manuscript age detection has inherent complexities, which are compounded by the lack ... -
Key applications and potential limitations of ionic liquid membranes in the gas separation process of CO2, CH4, N2, H2 or mixtures of these gases from various gas streams
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article Review)Heightened levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases (GHGs) have prompted research into techniques for their capture and separation, including membrane separation, chemical looping, and cryogenic distillation. ... -
Key determinants of inflation and monetary policy in the emerging markets: Evidence from Vietnam
( Inderscience Publishers , 2016 , Article)The study explores the key determinants of inflation in Vietnam for a period of ten year (2000-2011) using the explanatory variables: past inflation, real income, money supply, exchange rate, interest rate and world oil ... -
Key determinants of SMEs’ export performance: a resource-based view and contingency theory approach using potential mediators
( Emerald Publishing Limited , 2020 , Article)Purpose: Various barriers discourage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from entering or expanding their export activities in the international markets, especially SMEs in emerging markets. The purpose of this study ... -
Key Generation Based Fuzzy Logic and Elliptic Curve Cryptography for Internet of Things (IoT) Authentication
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2020 , Conference Paper)The security and privacy of the network in the Internet of Things is playing an important challenge for researchers and engineers. Considering that packets are exchanged between the end user and the sensing devices, it is ... -
Key is in the Air: Hacking Remote Keyless Entry Systems
( Springer Verlag , 2019 , Conference Paper)A Remote Keyless Systems (RKS) is an electronic lock that controls access to a building or vehicle without using a traditional mechanical key. Although RKS have become more and more robust over time, in this paper we show ... -
Key Issues for Long Term Climate Policy Design in Gulf Countries with Focus on Qatar
( Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University , 2019 , Conference Paper)We analyze the challenges and options of designing an efficient global climate policy for GCC countries. We review the exposure of GCC countries to climate risks and the mitigation and adaptation options at their disposal. ... -
Key Lessons Learnt from Stakeholder Management in Design and Build Projects in Qatar
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Stakeholders in the construction industry require accurate, reliable and timely information in order to streamline the design and construction of Projects. Design Bid Build or Design and Build contracts need a process for ... -
Key performance indicators (KPIs) for evaluation of energy conservation in buildings
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2013 , Conference Paper)The main objectives of this paper are to: identify key performance indicators (KPIs) related to intelligent buildings (economical, environmental, reliability, and quality), and; propose a simulation framework for evaluation ... -
Key stakeholders' views on the potential implementation of pharmacist prescribing: A qualitative investigation.
( Elsevier , 2019 , Article)An accumulation of international evidence demonstrates that pharmacist prescribing is effective, safe and well-accepted. While there is potential for such development in the Middle East, the majority of published studies ... -
KEY STRATEGIES TO ATTRACT TALENTED FACULTY MEMBERS: A GLOBAL OVERVIEW
(2023 , Master Thesis)Background: This thesis aims to find the common themes under which employee attraction strategies fall. The paper focuses primarily on strategies universities use to attract talented faculty members, by looking at strategies ... -
Key Success Factors and Their Impact on the Performance of Construction Projects: Case in Qatar
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)The success of a construction project depends on different factors, the knowledge of the project managers, and the type of project being developed. In this paper, based on a review of the literature, 23 factors are identified ... -
Key-policy attribute-based encryption with keyword search in virtualized environments
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2020 , Article)Cloud computing is a model for convenient, on-demand network access to virtualized environments of configurable computing resources. It is challenging to search data encrypted and stored in cloud storage servers. Searchable ... -
Keynote Speech by Dr. Syed Farid Alatas on Contemporary Significance of Ibn Khaldon
( Ibn Khaldon for Humanities and Social Sciences Center - Qatar University , 2019 , Video)The origin of the video is the keynote of Speaker Prof. Syed Farid Alatas at the International Symposium on Sociology and the Question of Indigenization held by the Ibn Khaldun Center on October 26, 2019 This video ... -
Keynote: Vernacular architecture and typology
( Istanbul Teknik Universitesi, Faculty of Architecture , 2016 , Article)[No abstract available] -
The keyword method: a powerful memory aid to vocabulary learning in the EFL classroom (An experimental study)
( Qatar University , 2000 , Article)Most research methods on the keyword method were based on evidence from lab experiments. This study investigated the use of the keyword method in a normal classroom situation. 45 Arab students were taught the definition ... -
Khalasa date palm leaf fiber as a potential reinforcement for polymeric composite materials
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)The circular economy (CE) proposes a closed-loop supply chain-based production system and reduces the ecological systems' negative impacts. CE proposes a paradigm shift from a linear economy to a circular economy with the ... -
Khashm Formation, A New Lithostratigraphic Unit Within The Cretaceous Wasia Group Of Arabia
( Qatar University , 1988 , Article)The Khashm Formation is introduced as a new lithostratigraphic unit to include the sandstones and shale interbeds which constitute the upper part of the Cretaceous Wasia Group (s. /.) outcropping in central Arabia. It ... -
Kidney-on-a-chip: untapped opportunities
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article Review)The organs-on-a-chip technology has shown strong promise in mimicking the complexity of native tissues in vitro and ex vivo, and recently significant advances have been made in applying this technology to studies of the ...
