| Registration | ||||
| Room: | Registration Area | Time: | 08:00 – 18:00 | |
| Opening | ||||
| Room: | Auditorium | Time: | 09:00 – 09:30 | |
| His Excellency Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri - Cabinet Member and Minister of Economy (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Muthanna G. Abdul Razzaq - President and CEO, American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Abhilasha Singh - Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Keynote Speaker | ||||
| Room: | Auditorium | Time: | 09:30 – 10:15 | |
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Suzanne Trager Ortega President of the Council of Graduate Schools (United States) Member of AUE Board of Trustees (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Coffee Break | ||||
| Room: | Multipurpose Room | Time: | 10:15 – 10:30 | |
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| Chair: Miroslav Mateev - American Univesity in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| Paper: Credit Risk Assessment Using Random Forest and Support Vector Machine Based Data Analytics Presenter: Abhijeet Guha Roy - BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Basma El-Demerdash - Cairo University (Egypt) Authors: Abhijeet Guha Roy - BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (United Arab Emirates) Siddhaling Urolagin - BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: A Critical Evaluation of the Effects of Social Media Advertisements Targeted to Children: A Case Study of UAE Presenter: Tarik Emre Yildirim - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Matthew A. Gilbert - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Tarik Emre Yildirim - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Asli Milla - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: Strengthening Your Social Media Marketing with Live Streaming Video Presenter: Matthew A. Gilbert - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Tarik Emre Yildirim - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Matthew A. Gilbert - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: Importance of Vision in Exceptional Career Excellence Presenter: Tahir Masood Qureshi - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Rajalakshmi Subramaniam - Anna University (India) Authors: Tahir Masood Qureshi - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Marija Ristic - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: Determinants of Entry Modes Choice for MNEs: Exploring Major Challenges and Implications for Saudi Arabia Presenter: Youngeun Park - Prince Sultan University (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) Discussant: Asma Salman - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Youngeun Park - Prince Sultan University (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) Alawiya Allui - Prince Sultan University (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) Raneem Alselaimi - Prince Sultan University (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) |
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| Chair: Imran Latif - Nokia Bell Labs (France) | |||
| Paper: Cyberpsychology and Digital Forensics: The Case of Employee Monitoring and Workplace Privacyn Presenter: Anthony Ijeh - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Ahmed Bin Touq - Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Anthony Ijeh - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: The Onion Router (TOR): Is the Onion Network Suitable for Cloud Technologies? Presenter: Galia Novakova Nedeltcheva - Sofia University (Bulgaria) Discussant: Imran Latif - Nokia Bell Labs (France) Authors: Galia Novakova Nedeltcheva - Sofia University (Bulgaria) Elior Vila - University of Elbasan (Albania) Marina Marinova - Sofia University (Bulgaria) |
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| Paper: User and Item Preference Learning for Hybrid Recommendation Systems Presenter: Fayiz Asad - BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (United Arab Emirates) Kaavya Prakash - BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Rumiana Antonova - Sofia University (Bulgaria) Authors: Fayiz Asad - BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (United Arab Emirates) Kaavya Prakash - BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (United Arab Emirates) Siddhaling Urolagin - BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: Progress of Open Platform for Networking Functions Virtualization and Development of the Digital Transformation Presenter: Rumiana Antonova - Sofia University (Bulgaria) Discussant: Muhammad Afzaal - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Rumiana Antonova - Sofia University (Bulgaria) Stela Ruseva - Sofia University (Bulgaria) Nikola Naidenov - Sofia University (Bulgaria) |
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| Paper: Cloud RAN Architecture for Smart Cities Presenter: Imran Latif - Nokia Bell Labs (France) Discussant: Galia Novakova Nedeltcheva - Sofia University (Bulgaria) Authors: Imran Latif - Nokia Bell Labs (France) Laurent Roullet - Nokia Bell Labs (France) Alberto Conte - Nokia Bell Labs (France) Lionel Natarianni - Nokia Bell Labs (France) Abdelkrim Hebbar - Nokia Bell Labs (France) Abdelkader Outtagarts - Nokia Bell Labs (France) Gopalasingham Aravinthan - Nokia Bell Labs (France) Huu Trung Thieu - Nokia Bell Labs (France) Andrea Enrici - Nokia Bell Labs (France) |
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| Chair: Jennifer Nightingale - Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (United States) | |||
| Paper: Learning Analytics: A Data-Centric Teaching Skill of the 21st Century Educator Presenter: Alrence Santiago Halibas - Gulf College (Oman) Discussant: Konrad Gunesch - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Alrence Santiago Halibas - Gulf College (Oman) Bobby Sathyaseelan - Gulf College (Oman) Mohamed Shahzad - Gulf College (Oman) |
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| Paper: Socially Innovating International Education by Transnationalizing Global Standards of Excellence with the Identity form of Cosmopolitanism in Conceptual Framework and Empirical Application Presenter: Konrad Gunesch - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Alrence Santiago Halibas - Gulf College (Oman) Authors: Konrad Gunesch - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: Family Mediation in England and Wales: A Focus on Children Presenter: Amel Ketani - Surrey University and BPP University (United Kingdom) Discussant: Janet Madhu - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Amel Ketani - Surrey University and BPP University (United Kingdom) |
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| Paper: Integration of Applied Linguistics and Business Communication: A Pilot Study Presenter: Janet Madhu - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Amel Ketani - Surrey University and BPP University (United Kingdom) Authors: Janet Madhu - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Chair: Arafat Alnaim - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| Paper: The Role of Sustainable Management in the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises, with Reference to Interior Design Firms in the Kingdom of Bahrain Presenter: Hisham Adnan Al-Azzawi - Royal University for Women (Bahrain) |
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| Discussant: Shlagha Agarwal - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Hisham Adnan Al-Azzawi - Royal University for Women (Bahrain) Amna Shubbar - Royal University for Women (Bahrain) |
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| Paper: Smart Art for Smart Cities Presenter: Heather Shipman - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Arafat Alnaim - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Heather Shipman - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: The Impact of Creative Pedagogies on Fashion Design Education - Fashion Design Program at the American University in the Emirates as a Case Study Presenter: Shlagha Agarwal - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Hisham Adnan Al-Azzawi - Royal University for Women (Bahrain) Authors: Shlagha Agarwal - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Lunch | ||||
| Room: | Multipurpose Room | Time: | 12:30 – 13:30 | |
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| Keynote Speaker | ||||
| Room: | Auditorium | Time: | 13:30 – 14:15 | |
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Galal Hassan Galal-Edeen Cairo University & UCL, University of London (United Kingdom) Professor of Information Systems Engineering and a Certified Usability Analyst |
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| Chair: Asma Salman - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| Paper: Forecasting of the Internet Usage in the World Regions Presenter: Ksenija Dumicic - University of Zagreb (Croatia) Discussant: Zornitsa Nikolova - Leanify Ltd. (Bulgaria) Authors: Ksenija Dumicic - University of Zagreb (Croatia) Berislav Zmuk - University of Zagreb (Croatia) |
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| Paper: Enterprise Product Management in the Digital World Presenter: Zornitsa Nikolova - Leanify Ltd. (Bulgaria) Discussant: Ksenija Dumicic - University of Zagreb (Croatia) Authors: Zornitsa Nikolova - Leanify Ltd. (Bulgaria) Roumiana Antonova - Sofia University (Bulgaria) |
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| Paper: Measuring Ciphertext Randmoness Using DieHard Randomness Index Presenter: Mohammed M. Alani - Al-Khawarizmi International College (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Assem Tharwat - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Mohammed M. Alani - Al-Khawarizmi International College (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: Developing an Input Oriented Data Envelopment Analysis Model with Fuzzy Uncertainty in Variables Presenter: Basma El-Demerdash - Cairo University (Egypt) Discussant: Ali Emrouznejad - Aston University (United Kingdom) Authors: Basma El-Demerdash - Cairo University (Egypt) Assem Tharwat - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Ihab El-Khodary - Cairo University (Egypt) |
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| Paper: An Optimization Model for Solving Stochastic Cooperative Games Presenter: Marwa Mostafa - Cairo University (Egypt) Discussant: Narcissa Mosteanu - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Marwa Mostafa - Cairo University (Egypt) Assem Tharwat - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Ihab El-Khodary - Cairo University (Egypt) |
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| Chair: Razi Iqbal - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| Paper: The Role of e-Governance in IoT Semantic Interoperability Presenter: Kamen Spassov - e-Governance Laboratory (Bulgaria) Discussant: Razi Iqbal - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Kamen Spassov - e-Governance Laboratory (Bulgaria) Lyubomir Blagoev - e-Governance Laboratory (Bulgaria) |
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| Paper: ERP Security, Audit and Process Improvement Presenter: Georgi Georgiev - Sofia Univertity (Bulgaria) Discussant: Muhammad Afzaal - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Georgi Georgiev - Sofia Univertity (Bulgaria) Christian Nakov - Sofia Univertity (Bulgaria) Maria Kirkova - Sofia Univertity (Bulgaria) Rumiana Antonova - Sofia Univertity (Bulgaria) |
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| Paper: IoT Based Water Usage Monitoring System Using LabVIEW Presenter: Arun Mozhi Devan, P. - Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College (India) Discussant: Kamen Spassov - e-Governance Laboratory (Bulgaria) Authors: Arun Mozhi Devan, P. - Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College (India) Pooventhan, K. - Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College (India) Mukesh Kumar, C. - Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College (India) Midhun Kumar, R. - Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College (India) |
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| Paper: Humanities Scholars Information Seeking Behavior in an ICT Environment Presenter: Mohammad Khaled Issa Alshboul - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Rumiana Antonova - Sofia Univertity (Bulgaria) Authors: Mohammad Khaled Issa Alshboul - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Othman A Obeidat - Al-Balqa Applied University (Jordan) N. Sundar - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: PROBSOL: A Web-Based Application to Develop Problem-Solving Skills in Introductory Programming Presenter: Sohail Iqbal Malik - Buraimi University College (Oman) Discussant: Anas Aloudat - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Sohail Iqbal Malik - Buraimi University College (Oman) Roy Mathew - Buraimi University College (Oman) Maytham Mustafa Hammond - Buraimi University College (Oman) |
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| Chair: Nabeel Jurdi - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| Paper: Diplomacy in the Internet Age – Challenges and Opportunities for the UAE Presenter: Melissa Marilyn Cyrill - Jawaharlal Nehru University (India) Discussant: Mai El-Nawawy - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Melissa Marilyn Cyrill - Jawaharlal Nehru University (India) Aftab K. Pasha - Jawaharlal Nehru University (India) |
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| Paper: City as a Platform: The Case Study of Berlin and Warsaw Presenter: Jacek Mikucki - University of Warsaw (Poland) Discussant: Khulood Jamal Ahmed - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Jacek Mikucki - University of Warsaw (Poland) Michal Glowacki - University of Warsaw (Poland) |
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| Paper: The Impact of Smart Technology on Advertising Trends: A Case Study on Pepsi Egypt Presenter: Bassant Eyada - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Mai El-Nawawy - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Melissa Marilyn Cyrill - Jawaharlal Nehru University (India) Authors: Bassant Eyada - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Mai El-Nawawy - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: Evaluating the Strength of Middle Eastern Monarchies and Republics Presenter: Khulood Jamal Ahmed - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Konrad Gunesch - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Khulood Jamal Ahmed - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Chair: Zaman F. Kala - University of Bolton (United Kingdom) | |||
| Paper: State Responsibility in Combating Dangerous Climate Change: The Critical Role of Domestic and International Justice Presenter: Mahir Al Banna - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Hanan Almawla - University of Bahrain (Bahrain) Authors: Mahir Al Banna - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: The Way to Impartial Justice: Carving an Approach to Effective Decision Making Process in International Court of Justice: The Role of Individual Judges and Behavioural Attitudes Presenter: Adit Sharma - National Law University and Judicial Academy Assam (India) Rajshree Acharya - National Law University and Judicial Academy Assam (India) Discussant: Amer Fakhoury - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Adit Sharma - National Law University and Judicial Academy Assam (India) Rajshree Acharya - National Law University and Judicial Academy Assam (India) |
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| Paper: The Legal Regulation of Ambush Marketing at Major Sporting Events Presenter: Zaman F. Kala - University of Bolton (United Kingdom) Discussant: Saleh Shraideh - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Zaman F. Kala - University of Bolton (United Kingdom) |
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| Paper: Insurance coverage for IPRs: Possible solutions for businesses in the GCC Presenter: Hanan Almawla - University of Bahrain (Bahrain) Discussant: Amer Al Keswani - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Hanan Almawla - University of Bahrain (Bahrain) |
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| Coffee Break | |||
| Room: | Multipurpose Room | Time: | 16:00 – 16:30 |
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| Chair: Tahir Masood - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| Paper: Don't Dream its Uber: Impact of Disruptive Technology on the Taxi Trade in England and Wales Presenter: Andrew Noble - CU Coventry (United Kingdom) Discussant: Nikolina Ljepava - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Andrew Noble - CU Coventry (United Kingdom) |
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| Paper: Case Study: The First Superbrand in Knowledge Economy in the UAE Presenter: Nikola Perovic - Higher Colleges of Technology (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Abdullah Al-Haddad (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Nikola Perovic - Higher Colleges of Technology (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: Social Identification, Brand Image and Customer Satisfaction as Determinants of Brand Love Presenter: Abdullah Al-Haddad (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Nikola Perovic - Higher Colleges of Technology (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Abdullah Al-Haddad (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: Impact of Corporate E-learning Systems in Enhancing the Team Performance in Virtual Software Teams Presenter: Rajalakshmi Subramaniam - Anna University (India) Discussant: Asli Milla - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Rajalakshmi Subramaniam - Anna University (India) Senthilkumar Nakkeeran - Anna University (India) |
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| Chair: Dhouha Kbaier Ben Ismail - University of Bedfordshire (United Kingdom) | |||
| Paper: Smart Technologies for Future Cities: Citizen-Centric Approach to Governance Through Technology Presenter: Ayman Obeidat - Roads and Transport Authority (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Ons Shamaileh - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Ayman Obeidat - Roads and Transport Authority (United Arab Emirates) Mohammed Youssef - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Nikolina Ljepava - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: Optimizing Turbo Codes for Secret Key Generation in Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks Presenter: Dhouha Kbaier Ben Ismail - University of Bedfordshire (United Kingdom) Discussant: Abedallah Abualkishik - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Dhouha Kbaier Ben Ismail - University of Bedfordshire (United Kingdom) Petros Karadimas - University of Glasgow (United Kingdom) Gregory Epiphaniou - University of Bedfordshire (United Kingdom) Haider Al-Khateeb - University of Bedfordshire (United Kingdom) |
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| Paper: Smart Adaptable Road Navigation System Presenter: Anthony Ijeh - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Dhouha Kbaier Ben Ismail - University of Bedfordshire (United Kingdom) Authors: Anthony Ijeh - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Ahmed AL-Masri - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Manal Nasir - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Ahmed Bin Touq - Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health (United Arab Emirates) Daniel Onah - University of Warwick (United Kingdom) |
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| Paper: The Value of Intelligent Cybersecurity Strategies For Dubai Smart City Presenter: Khulood Ali AlZaabi - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Paul Mears - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Khulood Ali AlZaabi - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: Beach Safety in Smart Cities: The Case of Dubai Presenter: Manal Nasir - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Khulood Ali AlZaabi - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Manal Nasir - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Ahmed Bin Touq - Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health (United Arab Emirates) Anthony Ijeh - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Ahmed AL-Masri - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Chair: Suzanne Trager Ortega, President of the Council of Graduate Schools (United States) | |||
| Paper: Online Summative Assessment and its Impact on Academic Performance, Students’ Perception and Reducing Anxiety: University of Sharjah Case Study Presenter: Hussein M Elmehdi - University of Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Reshmy Krishnan - Muscat College (Oman) Authors: Hussein M Elmehdi - University of Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) Al-Mehdi Ibrahim - University of Manitoba (Canada) |
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| Paper: Evidence-Based Tobacco Control Interventions and Mobile Apps Based on Federally Funded Research Projects Presenter: Alexander Prokhorov - University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (United States) Discussant: Jennifer Nightingale - Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (United States) Authors: Alexander Prokhorov - University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (United States) Salma Marani - University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (United States) Mario Luca - University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (United States) |
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| Paper: Using a Simulation Game to Teach the Concept of ERP Presenter: Jennifer Nightingale - Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (United States) Discussant: Alexander Prokhorov - University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (United States) Authors: Jennifer Nightingale - Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (United States) |
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| Paper: Achieving Cognitive Skills in Multimedia through Revised Bloom Taxonomy Presenter: Reshmy Krishnan - Muscat College (Oman) Discussant: Hussein M Elmehdi - University of Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Reshmy Krishnan - Muscat College (Oman) |
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| Chair: Talal Ashraf Butt - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| Paper: A Review Study on the Accuracy of Conversion between IFPUG FPA and COSMIC Function Points Presenter: Abedallah Abualkishik - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: José Neves - Universidade do Minho (Portugal) Authors: Abedallah Abualkishik - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: Multi-Channel Buffer Enabled Technique for Video Streaming in IEEE 802.15.4 Presenter: Razi Iqbal - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Ahmed AL-Masri - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Razi Iqbal - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: A Gulf College Case Study: Technology Enhanced Students’ Learning Geared with Mobile Devices Presenter: Rowena Ocier Sibayan - Gulf College (Oman) Discussant: Hussein M Elmehdi - University of Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Rowena Ocier Sibayan - Gulf College (Oman) Alrence Halibas - Gulf College (Oman) Kenneth O. Sibayan - Trend Micro (Philippines) |
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| Paper: Big Data Security and Privacy Concerns: A Review Presenter: Akbar Khanan - Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (Malaysia) Discussant: Talal Ashraf Butt - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Akbar Khanan - Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (Malaysia) Salwani Abdullah - Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (Malaysia) Abdul Hakim H. M. Mohamed - A'Sharqiyah University (Oman) Amjad Mehmood - Kohat University of Science and Technology (Pakistan) Khairul Akram Zainol Ariffin - Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (Malaysia) |
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| Paper: Medical Grade QoS Improvement Using IEEE802.11e WLAN Protocol Presenter: Luae' Al-Tarawneh - Royal Scientific Society (Jordan) Discussant: Razi Iqbal - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Luae' Al-Tarawneh - Royal Scientific Society (Jordan) |
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| Gala Dinner | |||
| Location: | Anise Restaurant, Dubai Festival City | Time: | 19:00 – 22:00 |
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| Registration | |||
| Room: | Registration Area | Time: | 08:00 – 09:00 |
| Keynote Speaker | |||
| Room: | Auditorium | Time: | 09:00 – 9:45 |
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Ali Emrouznejad Aston University (United Kingdom) Professor and Chair in Business Analytics |
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| Coffee Break | |||
| Room: | Multipurpose Room | Time: | 09:45 – 10:15 |
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| Chair: Salaheddin Abosedra - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| Paper: Risk Exposure, Liquidity and Bank Performance: New Evidence from the Recent Financial Crisis of 2007-2008 Presenter: Miroslav Mateev - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Mosab I. Tabash - Al Ain University of Science and Technology (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Miroslav Mateev - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Petko Bachvarov - University of Bath (United Kigndom) |
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| Paper: Banking Sector Performance and Economic Growth: An Empirical Evidence of UAE Islamic Banks Presenter: Mosab I. Tabash - Al Ain University of Science and Technology (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Miroslav Mateev - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Mosab I. Tabash - Al Ain University of Science and Technology (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: Modern Versus Traditional Assets Allocation Models on Imperfect Markets: Which One is More Convenient for Investors? Presenter: Jelena Janjusevic - Heriot Watt University (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Murat Akbalik - Marmara University (Turkey) Authors: Jelena Janjusevic - Heriot Watt University (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: Poverty and the Resource Curse: Evidence from a Global Panel of Countries Presenter: Nicholas Apergis - University of Piraeus (Greece) Discussant: Narcissa Mosteanu - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Nicholas Apergis - University of Piraeus (Greece) Marina-Selini Katsaiti - United Arab Emirates University (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: An Estimation for Bitcoin Price Volatility Presenter: Murat Akbalik - Marmara University (Turkey) Discussant: Jelena Janjusevic - Heriot Watt University (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Murat Akbalik - Marmara University (Turkey) Melis Zeren - Marmara University (Turkey) Omer Sarıgul - Marmara University (Turkey) |
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| Chair: Adel Khelifi - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| Paper: The Role of the RTA in the Transformation of Dubai Into a Smart City Presenter: Hatem Ahmed Adela - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Salaheddin Abosedra - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Hatem Ahmed Adela - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: A MRI Based View of Brain Tumor Outcome Prediction Presenter: José Neves - Universidade do Minho (Portugal) Discussant: Radim Dolák - Silesian University in Opava (Czech Republic) Authors: José Neves - Universidade do Minho (Portugal) Cristiana Neto - Universidade do Minho (Portugal) Ines Dias - Universidade do Minho (Portugal) Maria Santos - Universidade do Minho (Portugal) Victor Alves - Universidade do Minho (Portugal) Filipa Ferraz - Universidade do Minho (Portugal) Joao Neves - Mediclinic Arabian Ranches (United Arab Emirates) Henrique Vicente - University of Évora (Portugal) |
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| Paper: Exploring the Challenges of Open Source Software and its Economic Impact on the Cybersecurity Market Presenter: Adel Khelifi - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Talal Ashraf Butt - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Adel Khelifi - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Ismail Alsharif - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: Security and Privacy in Smart Cities: Issues and Current Solutions Presenter: Talal Ashraf Butt - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Adel Khelifi - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Talal Ashraf Butt - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Muhammad Afzaal - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: Process Mining of Event Logs from Horde Helpdesk Presenter: Radim Dolák - Silesian University in Opava (Czech Republic) Discussant: José Neves - Universidade do Minho (Portugal) Authors: Radim Dolák - Silesian University in Opava (Czech Republic) Josef Botlik - Silesian University in Opava (Czech Republic) |
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| Chair: Amer Fakhoury - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| Paper: تنفيذ أحكام التحكيم الاجنبية في الامارات العربية المتحدة وفقاً لاتفاقية نيويورك لعام 1958 -دراسة قانونية Presenter: Naser Alsherman - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Amer Al Keswani - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Naser Alsherman - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: (القرار الأمنى فى مواجهة الأزمة الأمنية (مفهومه ــ أساليب ومراحل اتخاذه Presenter: Wael Algendy - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Amer Fakhoury - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Wael Algendy - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: (قواعد اصدار احكام التحكيم في القانون الاماراتي (دراسة مقارنة Presenter: Khalid Al Shoha - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Abed AL Faid - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Khalid Al Shoha - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: الشكلية في عقد البيع العقاري في قانون المعاملات المدنية الاماراتي - دراسة مقارنة Presenter: Majid Al Kasassbeh - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Naser Alsherman - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Majid Al Kasassbeh - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: اشكالية تحكيم منازعات الملكية الفكرية في دولة الامارات العربية المتحدة Presenter: Amer Al Keswani - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Tarek Mohamed - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Amer Al Keswani - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Chair: Wasim Ahmad - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| Paper: مسوّغات استخدام التقنيات في تعلّم اللغة العربية Presenter: Thaer Oudeh - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Omar Ibrahim Sarhan Khrati - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Thaer Oudeh - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: أهمية المنهج العلمي للبيروني في البحث التاريخي Presenter: Mohammad Jalal Al. Shaikhly - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Myasar Qaddo - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Mohammad Jalal Al. Shaikhly - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: التشريعات الرياضية بين الواقع والمأمول Presenter: Ali Jafar Mohammed Samaka - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Tariq Morchid - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Ali Jafar Mohammed Samaka - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: دور الجامعات في دعم حاضنات الأعمال Presenter: Tarek Mohamed - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Haytham Sherif - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Tarek Mohamed - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Lunch | |||
| Room: | Multipurpose Room | Time: | 12:15 – 13:30 |
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| Chair: Assem Tharwat - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| Paper: A Proxy Approach to Dealing with the Infeasibility Problem in Super-Efficiency Data Envelopment Analysis: Evidence from the European Union Banking Sector Presenter: Panagiotis Zervopoulos - University of Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Sviatlana Hlebik - Banking Group Credit Agricole Italia (Italy) Authors: Panagiotis Zervopoulos - University of Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) Gang Cheng - Peking University (China) |
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| Paper: Confidence in American Banking Presenter: Sviatlana Hlebik - Banking Group Credit Agricole Italia (Italy) Discussant: Panagiotis Zervopoulos - University of Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Sviatlana Hlebik - Banking Group Credit Agricole Italia (Italy) Damiano B. Silipo - Università della Calabria (Italy) Giovanni Verga - Università di Parma (Italy) |
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| Paper: Analysis of the Challenges and Obstacles for Implementing Accreditation Standards in Business Schools: A Case Study Presenter: Assem Tharwat - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Mounir Kehal - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Doaa Nada - Badr University (Egypt) Assem Tharwat - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: Impact of FDI on GDP and Unemployment in Macedonia Comparing to Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina Presenter: Agim Mamuti - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Asma Salman - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Agim Mamuti - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Chair: Anand Agrawal - University of Science and Technology (Algeria) | |||
| Paper: Digital Currencies and the Power Shift in the Economy Presenter: Asma Salman - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Salaheddin Abosedra - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Asma Salman - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: A Cooperative Classification System for Credit Scoring Presenter: Dalila Boughaci - University of Science and Technology (Algeria) Discussant: Akram Haddad - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Dalila Boughaci - University of Science and Technology (Algeria) Abdullah A.K. Alkhawaldeh - The Hashemite University (Jordan) |
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| Paper: The Perceived Trustworthiness of Electronic Word of Mouth (eWOM) in Influencing Purchase Attitudes of Dietary Presenter: Hebah Jamal - Middlesex University London (United Kigndom) Discussant: Anand Agrawal - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Hebah Jamal - Middlesex University London (United Kigndom) |
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| Paper: Control Environment, Risk Assessment and Monitoring in United Arab Emirates Presenter: Hikmat Alrawi - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Hebah Jamal - Middlesex University London (United Kingdom) Authors: Hikmat Alrawi - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Narcisa Roxana Mosteanu - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Ibaa H. Alrawi - Morocco Uninversity (Morocco) |
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| Paper: The relationship between EFL Teachers’ Attitudes towards CLT and Perceived Difficulties of Implementing CLT in Language Classes in Omani Context Presenter: Mouza Al Kabani - Nizwa University (Oman) Discussant: Kevin Heisy - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Mouza Al Kabani - Nizwa University (Oman) Josu Solabarrieta - Deusto University (Spain) |
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| Chair: Nida Khan - University of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) | |||
| Paper: Indoor Positioning with Benefits Presenter: Zoltan Horvath - University of Pecs (Hungary) Discussant: Nida Khan - University of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) Authors: Zoltan Horvath - University of Pecs (Hungary) Donludee Jaisut - Kasetsart University (Thailand) Kitti Sugar - University of Pecs (Hungary) |
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| Paper: Memristor-Based Tunable Analog Filter for Physiological Signal Acquisition for Electrooculography Presenter: Juhi Faridi - Aligarh Muslim University (India) Discussant: Ahmed AL-Masri - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Juhi Faridi - Aligarh Muslim University (India) Mohd. Samar Ansari - Aligarh Muslim University (India) |
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| Paper: Urban Development Trends and Challenges: The Case of Dubai Presenter: Ahmed Bin Touq - Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Manal Nasir - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Ahmed Bin Touq - Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health (United Arab Emirates) Anthony Ijeh - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: Feasibility Analysis of Blockchain for Donation-Based Crowdfunding of Ethical Projects Presenter: Nida Khan - University of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) Rachid Ouaich - ConexCap (Luxembourg) Discussant: Ayman Obeidat - Roads and Transport Authority (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Nida Khan - University of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) Rachid Ouaich - ConexCap (Luxembourg) |
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| Paper: Smart City Framework Development: Challenges and Solutions Presenter: Ahmed AL-Masri - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Rachid Ouaich - ConexCap (Luxembourg) Authors: Ahmed AL-Masri - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Anthony Ijeh - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Manal Nasir - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Chair: Naheda Makhadmeh - Yarmouk University (Jordan) | |||
| Paper: China's Relations with the Arab Gulf States Presenter: Golam Mostafa - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Nabeel Jurdi - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Golam Mostafa - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: Foreign Policy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE): Continuity and Changes Presenter: Mariam Mohammed Alzaabi - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Discussant: Golam Mostafa - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Mariam Mohammed Alzaabi - American University in the Emirates (United Arab |
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| Paper: Frames, Modalities, Topics and Sources: A Comparative Content Analysis of Natural Disaster, Terrorist Attack and Civil Unrest Crises by Egyptian Journalist Bloggers and Citizen Bloggers Presenter: Naheda Makhadmeh - Yarmouk University (Jordan) Discussant: Asad Khalid - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Naheda Makhadmeh - Yarmouk University (Jordan) Geri Zeldes - Michigan State University (United States) |
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| Paper: A Case Study of Pakistani News Channels: Media Education and Training Journalists Presenter: Asad Khalid - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Naheda Makhadmeh - Yarmouk University (Jordan) Authors: Asad Khalid - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Coffee Break | |||
| Room: | Multipurpose Room | Time: | 15:30 – 16:00 |
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| Chair: Nikolina Ljepava - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| Paper: Identifying and Ranking the Effective Drivers of Organizational Agility Utilizing Topsis and Taxonomy Presenter: Donya Nader - Mehrastan University (Iran) Abbas Mahmoudabadi - Mehrastan University (Iran) Discussant: Tahir Masood Qureshi - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Donya Nader - Mehrastan University (Iran) Abbas Mahmoudabadi - Mehrastan University (Iran) |
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| Paper: Evaluating Readiness of Youth to Start Business: A Study in Oman Presenter: Bilal Pandow - MEC (India) Discussant: Mohammad Khaled Issa Al-Shboul - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Bilal Pandow - MEC (India) Ali Salem Omar - Middle East College (Canada) |
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| Paper: Social Media and Disaster Management in India: Scope and Limitations Presenter: Dhanashree Giri - Amity University, NOIDA (India) Aman Vats - Amity University, NOIDA (India) Discussant: Asli Milla - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Dhanashree Giri - Amity University, NOIDA (India) Aman Vats - Amity University, NOIDA (India) |
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| Paper: Smart City Services and the Quality of Life Presenter: Marija Runic Ristic - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Nikolina Ljepava - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Anand Agrawal - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Marija Runic Ristic - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Nikolina Ljepava - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Aleksandar Aleksic - University of Kragujevac (Serbia) |
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| Chair: Golam Mustafa - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| Paper: Hybrid Alliances: Business Security Continuity & Future Foresight in a World of Challenges and Opportunities Presenter: Marios Panagiotis Efthymiopoulos - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Dusko Tomic - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Marios Panagiotis Efthymiopoulos - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: Downfall of The Abu Sayyaf Presenter: Paul Mears - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Marios Panagiotis Efthymiopoulos - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Paul Mears - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: Industry Security in the UAE Presenter: William Gueraiche - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Marios Panagiotis Efthymiopoulos - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: William Gueraiche - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: The Social Significance of Corporate Security Presenter: Dusko Tomic - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: Paul Mears - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Dusko Tomic - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Eldar Saljic - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Chair: Mais Imad Al-Deen Al-Nasa'H - The University of Jordan (Jordan) | |||
| Paper: Automatic Detection of Students Learning Style in Learning Management System Presenter: T.Sheeba Justin - Muscat College (Oman) Discussant: N. Sundar - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: T.Sheeba Justin - Muscat College (Oman) Reshmy Krishnan - Muscat College (Oman) |
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| Paper: Public Library Services to Children in the United Arab Emirates: A Study Presenter: N. Sundar - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Discussant: T.Sheeba Justin - Muscat College (Oman) Authors: N. Sundar - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) N. Radhakrishnan - Periyar University (India) Mohammad Khaled Issa Al-Shboul - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) |
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| Paper: Death and Factors of Adjustment Among Bereaved Parents Presenter: Mais Imad Al-Deen Al-Nasa'H - The University of Jordan (Jordan) Discussant: N. Sundar - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Mais Imad Al-Deen Al-Nasa'H - The University of Jordan (Jordan) Kimberly Asner-Self - Southern Illinois University (United States) |
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| Paper: Cloud concept for implementing multimedia based learning in Higher Education Presenter: Vikas Rao Naidu - Middle East College (Oman) Anjum Zameer Bhat - Middle East College (Oman) Discussant: Mais Imad Al-Deen Al-Nasa'H - The University of Jordan (Jordan) Authors: Vikas Rao Naidu - Middle East College (Oman) Anjum Zameer Bhat - Middle East College (Oman) Baldev Singh - Vivekananda Institute of Technology (India) |
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| Paper: Multimedia Applications in Education Presenter: Smilen Savov - Sofia University (Bulgaria) Discussant: Vikas Rao Naidu - Middle East College (Oman) Authors: Roumiana Antonova- Sofia University (Bulgaria) Kamen Spassov - Sofia University (Bulgaria) Smilen Savov - Sofia University (Bulgaria) |
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| Chair: Mohammed Bani Salameh - Yarmouk University (Jordan) | |||
| Paper: The Complexity of Governing Smart Cities - An Integrated Approach Presenter: Geetha A Rubasundram - University Malaya (Malayisa) Discussant: Zahra Al Mahdi - Middle East College (Oman) Authors: Geetha A Rubasundram - University Malaya (Malaysia) Geetha A Rubasundram - University Malaya (Malaysia) |
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| Paper: Migration from the Arab Spring countries to Europe: Causes and Consequences Presenter: Mohammed Bani Salameh - Yarmouk University (Jordan) Discussant: Anas Aloudat - American University in the Emirates (United Arab Emirates) Authors: Mohammed Bani Salameh - Yarmouk University (Jordan) |
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| Paper: Analyzing the Role of Human Computer Interaction Principles for E-Learning Solution Design Presenter: Zahra Al Mahdi - Middle East College (Oman) Discussant: Rowena Ocier Sibayan - Gulf College (Oman) Authors: Zahra Al Mahdi - Middle East College (Oman) Vikas Rao Naidu - Middle East College (Oman) Preethy Kurian - Middle East College (Oman) |
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| Best Paper Award | |||||
| Location: | Auditorium | Time: | 17:30 – 18:00 | ||
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| Data Envelopment Analysis Workshop | |||||
| Location: | Auditorium | Time: | 18:00 – 20:00 | ||
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Ali Emrouznejad Aston University (United Kingdom) Professor and Chair in Business Analytics |
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