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View All ResearchUrban Heat Islands in Bahrain: An urban perspective
Cities across the Arab Gulf region, especially those in Bahrain, have undergone a notable transformation by virtue of the rapid urbanization of the region. Thus, the characteristics of these cities have encountered massive transformation. Accordingly, both governmental and non-governmental projects are authorized for collaborative work to meet the accelerating demands [...]
Innovative work behavior: A review of literature
Innovation has been recognized as one of the main strategies for organizations to remain competitive in today’s competitive economy. Employees’ innovative work behavior is the primary driver for organizational-wide innovation. Innovative work behavior is the production of usable products, processes, or services originating from identifying problems to generating ideas. From [...]
Public and private sector collaboration to establish digital business ecosystems
This paper explores the extent in which public and private sector collaboration to set up a digital business ecosystem shapes the way digital entrepreneurs frame their roles. The study focuses on the case study of digital entrepreneurship in Bahrain, and particularly on the interactions that take place between public sector [...]
Temperature Dependence of the Heart Rates in the Blue Swimming Crab Portunus segnis (Forskal, 1775)
Portunus segnis (Forskal, 1775) has been referred to as Portunus pelagicus for very long time until Portunus species complex have been recognized based on their molecular distinction (Lai in Raffles Bull Zool 58(2):199–237, 2010). P. segnis are native species in the Arabian Gulf. Inter-moult stage adults were caught during February–November [...]
Investigating pre-service teachers’ attitudes towards science in Bahrain: Positive or negative?
The purpose of this study was to investigate pre-service teachers’ attitudes towards science by using the Test of Science-Related Attitudes (TOSRA) Scale (Fraser, 1981). The 70-item scale was completed by 75 first year pre-service teachers in their foundation year. Dimensions of the scale, which are Social implications of Science, Normality [...]
Energy analysis of Bahrain’s first hybrid renewable energy system
In 2011, Bahrain Petroleum Company inaugurated the country’s first Hybrid Renewable Energy System (HRES) as a demonstration project, which partially supplies the electricity required for the reception hall of the company’s park. Data collected from the system for a full year were analyzed to assess the performance of this grid-connected [...]