Research List

Reference architectural models are coherent representations/blueprints of the interaction existing between homogeneous/heterogeneous groups of systems, technologies, and users in complex business domains. Due to its complexity, the smart city domain should embrace a reference architectural model which facilitates coherent capabilities of the interacting application, and infrastructure’s capabilities in a certain [...]

Traffic simulation programs are frequently used worldwide as a tool for analyzing transportation problems with minimum cost. The calibration of a simulation model is the main step for obtaining any representative results from the analysis. It is also an essential step towards obtaining smart solutions for traffic issues in the [...]

This paper studies the existing routes of public transportation in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The transportation service undergoes disruptions due to traffic congestions, constructive roads, bad weather conditions. In such cases, the bus needs to be rerouted in real time in order to perform its service efficiently. The main objective [...]

Algae are living organisms with high nutritional benefits. As such, algae are considered a solution to malnutrition and starvation. Individuals in the Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) region have limited food resources and face problems linked to malnutrition. Therefore, the introduction of a new food to their diet, such as algae, [...]

The objective of this paper is to analyze temporal and seasonal trends of air pollution in Bahrain between 2006 and 2012 by utilizing datasets from five air quality monitoring stations. The non-parametric and robust Theil-Sen approach is employed to study quantitatively temporal variations of particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen [...]

Nanotechnology is often described as an emerging technology – one that not only holds promise for society but also is capable of revolutionizing our approaches to common problems. It is an emerging technological field with great potential to lead in breakthroughs that can be applied in real life. Novel nano-/biomaterials [...]

In this chapter, the benefit of equipping the robot with odor sensors is investigated. The chapter addresses the types of tasks the mobile robots can accomplish with the help of olfactory sensing capabilities, the technical challenges in mobile robot olfaction, the status of mobile robot olfaction. The chapter also addresses [...]

This article presents the role of emotional intelligence in leading change in an organization. Specifically, the article highlights the different perspectives of emotional intelligence, and the related five components—self-awareness, self-regulation, self-motivation, empathy, and social skill—are discussed. In furtherance, I propose how emotional intelligence contributes to change leadership focusing on building [...]

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explain the relationship between supply chain information management, supply chain information system (IS) infrastructure, supply chain integration and the manufacturing performance of firms in manufacturing industry in Malaysia. Therefore, the study addresses a gap in research concerning the effect of supply chain [...]

The internet and web services continue to grow rapidly and so does the needs of users. Users prefer easy and fast services that can be accessed everywhere such as paying utility bills and scheduling appointments. In doing so, on-line services need to be provided by governments to facilitate easy access. [...]