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An original transformer and switched-capacitor (T & SC)-based extension for DC-DC boost converter for high-voltage/low-current renewable energy applications: Hardware implementation of a new T & SC boost converter
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MDPI AG
, 2018 , Article)
In this article a new Transformer and Switched Capacitor-based Boost Converter (T & SC-BC) is proposed for high-voltage/low-current renewable energy applications. The proposed T & SC-BC is an original extension for ...
A Secret-key-aided scheme to secure transmissions from single-antenna RF-eh source nodes
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2018 , Article)
We propose a two-phase artificial-noise-aided scheme to power a single-antenna energy-harvesting source node (Alice) and secure her transmissions to a multiple-antenna legitimate destination (Bob) in the presence of a ...
Application of hybrid framework to facilitate lean six sigma implementation: a manufacturing company case experience
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Taylor and Francis Ltd.
, 2018 , Article)
This study aims to propose a hybrid framework for lean six sigma (LSS) based on the prioritisation of barriers and solution approaches, to facilitate hassles free applications for handling the challenges of wastes reduction ...
Effects of the phantom shape on the gradient artefact of electroencephalography (EEG) data in simultaneous EEG-fMRI
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MDPI AG
, 2018 , Article)
Electroencephalography (EEG) signals greatly suffer from gradient artefacts (GAs) due to the time-varying field gradients in the magnetic resonance (MR) scanner during the simultaneous acquisition of EEG and functional ...
Impact of competitive conditions on supplier evaluation: a construction supply chain case study
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Taylor and Francis Ltd.
, 2018 , Article)
This research proposes a multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) framework and demonstrates the impact of competitive conditions on supplier evaluation process for construction supply chains. The paper focuses on the supply ...
Is Tourism Marriage of Young Girls in Egypt a Form of Child Sexual Abuse? A Family Exploitation Perspective
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Routledge
, 2018 , Article)
Tourism marriage in Egypt is considered a part of the child marriage phenomenon, as parents following false interpretations of Islamic teachings offer up their daughters for short-term sexual relationships in return for ...
التحكيم في منازعات الملكية الفكرية
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غرفة قطر
, 2018 , Article)
كان - ولا يزال - التحكيم أهم أداة أو وسيلة قانونية لتسوية المنازعات التجارية والدولية منذ العقد الأخير من القرن العشرين حتى الآن، وقد امتدت أهميته واتسع نطاقه ليشمل مجال الملكية الفكرية في العصر الحالي. فالمنازعات التي ...
Gut Microbiota Dysbiosis in Cafeteria Diet Fed Sprague Dawley Rats
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Scientific Research Publishing
, 2018 , Article)
Diet plays a major role in the body physiology and metabolism. The quantity,
nature and stability of the macronutrients present in the diet have a major impact on the composition of gut microbiota. Gut microbiota plays a ...
User-Centric Networks Selection with Adaptive Data Compression for Smart Health
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2018 , Article)
The increasing demand for intelligent and sustainable healthcare services has prompted the development of smart health systems. Rapid advances in wireless access technologies and in-network data reduction techniques can ...
A Dual Modular Multilevel Converter with High-Frequency Magnetic Links between Submodules for MV Open-End Stator Winding Machine Drives
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2018 , Article)
This paper presents a dual modular multilevel converter (MMC) topology that utilizes energy exchange between adjacent-arm submodules (SMs), operating with out-of-phase modulation. The proposed configuration is applicable ...