Qatar Foundation Annual Research Forum Volume 2011 Issue 1

Abstract Although Computerized Numerical Controlled (CNC) machines are currently regarded as the heart of machining workshops they are still suffering from machine blindness, hence, they cannot automatically judge the performance of applied machining parameters or monitor tool wear. Therefore, parts produced on these machines may not be as precise as expected. In this research an innovative system is developed an Read More

Abstract Cooperative communications has gained a lot of attention in the research community recently. This was possible due to the fact that the broadcast nature of wireless networks, which was earlier considered a drawback, can now be used to provide spatial diversity to increase throughput, reduce energy consumption and provide network resilience. The main drawback of cooperative communication is that it re Read More

Abstract A service software is a self-contained, modular application deployed over standard computing platforms, and readily accessible by users within or across organizational boundaries using Internet. For businesses to open up their applications for the interaction with other service software, a fundamental requirement is that there has to be sufficient choices for security provisions allowing service consumers to sele Read More

Abstract The objective of this paper is to present the edutainment learning games that we are developing for Qatari children with moderate intellectual disability. These games will help them to learn effectively in funny and enjoyable ways. We use multimedia technology merged with intelligent algorithms to guide the children in play. As the number of children with intellectual disability is increasing, an early interventio Read More

Abstract With the emergence of cloud computing, providing safe data outsourcing has become an active topic. Several regulations have been issued to foresee that individual and corporate information would be kept private in a cloud computing environment. To guarantee that these regulations are fully maintained, the research community proposed new privacy constraints such as k-anonymity, l-diversity and t-close Read More

Abstract The community with Hearing or Speaking Disabilities represents a significant component of the society that needs to be well integrated in order to foster great advancements through leveraging all contributions of every member in the society. When those people cannot read lips they usually need interpreters to help them communicate with people who do not know sign language, and they also need an interpreter whe Read More

Abstract Information Systems (IS) is a discipline that has its roots in the field of organizational development. Information Technology (IT) is a primary tool that has been used by IS to support the aim of developing organisations. However, IT has focused on supporting two main areas in organisations to help them become better at achieving their goals.These two areas are: operational and strategic. Little research has be Read More

Abstract Plastic/organic /polymer photovoltaic solar cells are fourth generation cells however the efficiency, thermal stability and cost of fourth generation solar cells are still not sufficient to replace conventional solar cells. Hybrid solar cells have been one of the alternate technologies to harness solar power into electrical power to overcome the high cost of conventional solar cells. This review paper has focused on the co Read More

Abstract This research work is in line with the State of Qatar's aspiration on becoming the “gas capital of the world”, as it focuses on developing cost effective Gas-to- Liquid (GTL) technologies via Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS). The objective of our present research activities is developing a novel approach to the FTS reactor design through controlling the thermo-physical characteristics of the reaction media by the introducti Read More