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Finding the Nearest Negative Imaginary System with Application to Near-Optimal Controller Design
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
In this paper, we consider the problem of robust stabilization of linear time-invariant systems with respect to unmodeled dynamics and structure uncertainties. To that end, we first present a methodology to find the nearest ...
The World Cup and Human Rights in Qatar: A Catalyst for Change?
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Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University
, 2022 , Conference Paper)
Hosting massive sporting events like the World Cup is a massive accomplishment for a state like Qatar. Regardless of the economic benefits, it forces Qatar to create infrastructure and improve the nation's landscape, but ...
Ion beam modification of surface properties of polyethylene
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Elsevier
, 2003 , Conference Paper)
Improvement of polymer tribological properties is an essential issue for their application when used as parts of machines or artificial human joints. Ion implantation is a very promising technique in this respect. This ...
Mechanical and thermal properties of gamma-ray irradiated polyethylene blends
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Elsevier
, 2003 , Conference Paper)
In this work, the results obtained by gamma-ray irradiation of polyethylene (PE) blends are presented. The blends were produced by injection molding at 220°C with different compositional ratios, i.e. 100/0, 15/85, 25/75, ...
Compositional transformations in ion implanted polymers
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Elsevier
, 2005 , Conference Paper)
Changes of surface layer composition produced by ion bombardment of polyethylene and polypropylene samples were studied. These materials are under consideration for load bearing surfaces in biological and technical ...
Probabilistic Integration of Demand Flexibilities in a Renewable Energy-Assisted Community Network
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
This paper proposes a novel decision-making tool aiding community operators in optimally procuring their energy needs from available supply sources while incorporating potential demand-side flexibilities. The supply sources ...
Spatial data infrastructure (sdi) in oman and qatar - Current status and perspectives
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International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
, 2021 , Conference Paper)
Urban infrastructure deals with various objects, such as multi-floor buildings, underground utilities, and other typical two-dimensional (2D) geographic information system (GIS) objects. Currently, Oman and Qatar authorities ...
Consumers' Willingness to Invest in Smart Home Technologies Using Machine Learning: A Survey-Based Analysis in Qatar
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
This paper investigates the consumers' willingness to invest in smart home technologies and the savings they expect by using machine learning. Data is gathered using questionnaires from 2,014 consumers who participated in ...