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Impact of Chitosan Incorporation on PBAT Composite: Thermal, Viscoelastic, Mechanical, and Morphological Properties

open access: yesJournal of Applied Polymer Science, EarlyView.
The abstract explains the impact of various concentrations of chitosan on PBAT composite. Indeed, the composite is produced at increasing concentrations of chitosan (10%, 20%, and 30%). The decrease in the tensile strength with increased conc. of chitosan was recorded. Furthermore, the same impact was recorded for TGA analysis.
Siti Noorbaini Sarmin   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding change in disability sport in the UAE [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel UniversityDespite an ever growing body of research on disability sport very little is known about its organisational dimension and the role disability sport ...
Hashem, Dawood
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The Reform of Educational Exceptions in the UAE Copyright Law to Suit Development Goals

open access: yes, 2016
This article studies the copyright law in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), particularly the educational exceptions in the digital age. It examines to what extent they can foster education and development goals.
Olwan, Rami
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Lobbying of Qatar's Interests in the United States and the Qatar Diplomatic Crisis

open access: yesVestnik MGIMO-Universiteta, 2020
Qatar lobbied its interests in the US in order to ease tensions with the Gulf c tries which declared a blockade on Qatar in June 2017. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt accused Qatar of supporting terrorism, demanded to break off ...
D. B. Grafov
doaj   +1 more source

Charlotte Pommer: Resistance fighter and female pioneer of German anatomy

open access: yesAnatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract This article examines the biography and unique case of Charlotte Pommer (1914–2004), the only anatomist documented to have left the field during the Nazi period after encountering the regime's victims on the dissection table. While she is known for her resistance activities, newly presented documentation reveals her role as the provisional ...
Tim S. Goldmann
wiley   +1 more source

Use of Computer Simulation to Reduce the Energy Consumption in a Tall Office Building in Dubai-UAE [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Buildings are a major consumer of energy and thus have a significant impact on the environment. The use of artificial lights is a major contributor to the energy usage in a typical office building using electricity to run the lights and also increasing ...
Abu-Dakka, M., Abu-Hijleh, B.
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Emirati student and expatriate teacher views on problem-based learning in UAE education courses [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Understanding how Emirati students value Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in their learning of tertiary subjects such as Business and Information Technology (IT) is an essential component of the pedagogy adopted in UAE Higher Education to achieve active ...
Ray, Trevor P.
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The Influence of Leadership Dynamics and Workplace Stress on Employee Performance in the Entrepreneurial Sector and the Moderating Role of Organizational Support

open access: yesAptisi Transactions on Technopreneurship
Employee performance is crucial to the success of organizations, particularly in the entrepreneurial sector. Various factors, such as abusive supervision, job stress, turnover intention, and agile leadership, play a significant role in determining ...
Reem Ahli, Mohd Faiz Hilmi, Anas Abudaqa
doaj   +1 more source

Is the well‐known phrase ‘small is beautiful’ true of small transnational education institutions?

open access: yesBritish Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract The purpose of this research is to consider the potential attractiveness of operating a small international branch campus (IBC). Drawing upon resource‐based and legitimacy theories, we examine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats associated with the business model that is based on having a small institution size.
Stephen Wilkins, Joe Hazzam
wiley   +1 more source

The east coast of the United Arab Emirates: an evaluation of economic activities and future prospects [PDF]

open access: yes, 1992
The United Arab Emirates with its coastal land from the western borders with the state of Qatar and the Saudi Arabia to the Omani borders in the east has many economic activities which the recent studies have not covered.
Saif, Saif Salim Saif
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