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Barriers to learning from incidents in the construction industry of Saudi Arabia Open

Waleed Imtiaz Usman, Khwaja Mateen Mazher, Firas Tuffaha, Ahmed M. Ghaithan, Mubashir Aziz , et al. · 2025

Managing the multi-stakeholder complex in P3 project decision-making: a mix-method review Open

Beenish Bakhtawar, Khwaja Mateen Mazher, Mohammad Jamaluddin Thaheem, Jin Hongyu, Timur Narbaev , et al. · 2025

Managing stakeholders in a public-private partnership (P3) project is complex; it involves uncertainties, variations, and intricacies. A typical P3 system has a dynamic multi-stakeholder system requiring active project management to avoid …

Investigating the Effects of H2 Additions to Helium and Argon Shielding Gases on TIG-Welded AISI 316L Stainless Steel Open

Samir Khrais, Tariq Darabseh, Awsan Mohammed, Ahmad Abdel Al · 2025

Adding hydrogen (H2) to shielding gas in Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding has garnered attention for its potential to enhance weld quality. This study explores the effects of H2 and helium (He) content on AISI 316L stainless steel welding,…

A Joint Optimization Scheme for Enhanced Breast Cancer Diagnosis Using Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and Binary Particle Swarm Optimization (BPSO) Open

Ahmed Yakubu Egbako, Awsan Mohammed, Maliki Danlami · 2025

One of the leading diseases globally is cancer and breast cancer is not exempted. The objective of the WHO Global Breast Cancer Initiative (GBCI) is to reduce global breast cancer mortality by 2.5% per year, thereby averting 2.5 million br…

Comprehensive techno-environmental evaluation of an isolated PV/wind/biomass hybrid microgrid employing various battery technologies: A comparative analysis Open

Mohammed Alqahtani, Saeed Alhajri, Ahmed S. Menesy, Awsan Mohammed, Hamdy M. Sultan , et al. · 2025

Renewable energy technologies offer promise for addressing energy access and environmental concerns, especially in remote off-grid areas. This paper presents a comprehensive techno-economic analysis of an off-grid PV/wind/biomass hybrid sy…

An optimization approach for improving steam production of heat recovery steam generator Open

Awsan Mohammed, Moath Al-Mansour, Ahmed M. Ghaithan, Adel Alshibani · 2025

The heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) is a critical component of a combined cycle power plant, linking the gas turbine to the steam cycle. Optimizing the parameters affecting HRSG's steam outputs is critical for the design of combined c…

Techno-Economic and Environmental Assessment of Hydrogen Production from Ammonia Cracking in Modified Methane Reactor Open

H. Hajji, Awsan Mohammed, Ahmed M. Ghaithan, Adel Alshibani · 2025

Assessing Mental Fatigue in Mobile Crane Operators Using Non-Invasive Wearable Sensor: A Study on Construction Site Open

Abdulrehman Shahid, Adel Alshibani, Maged S. Al-Quraishi, Waleed Umer, Awsan Mohammed · 2025

A regression-based model for parametric cost estimation of industrial steel structures Open

Adel Alshibani, Osama Almuhtaseb, Awsan Mohammed, Ahmed M. Ghaithan · 2024

Construction industry is considered one of the most versatile industries characterized by uncertainties and risk. Estimating the steel structure cost of industrial buildings is a challenging task compared with traditional buildings due to …

Hybrid Framework for Investigating Digital Transformation Barriers in the Oil and Gas Sector Open

Adel Alshibani, Saleh Musleh Alkhathami, Mohammad A. Hassanain, Firas Tuffaha, Djamel Ouis , et al. · 2024

The oil and gas (O&G) sector depends on information analysis, making digital transformation vital. Industry-specific factors like environmental, regulatory, operational, and security challenges shape its tech adoption. This paper identifie…

An Optimization Approach for Improving Steam Production of Heat Recovery Steam Generator Open

Awsan Mohammed, Moath Al-Mansour, Ahmed M. Ghaithan, Adel Alshibani · 2024

The heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) is a critical component of a combined cycle power plant, linking the gas turbine to the steam cycle. Optimizing the parameters affecting HRSG’s steam outputs is critical for the design of combined c…

Fuzzy Logic-Based Method for Forecasting Project Final Cost Open

Adel Alshibani, Badr Eddin Hafez, Mohammad A. Hassanain, Awsan Mohammed, Mohammed A. Al‐Osta , et al. · 2024

Forecasting the final cost of construction projects during the construction phases is challenging, particularly for long-duration projects, due to the rise in uncertainties associated with future cost performance index values after report …

Advancing sustainability: An integrated decision support framework for fleet selection in open pit mining construction Open

Adel Alshibani, Bahaa Elmaghraby, Abdulaziz A. Bubshait, Ahmed M. Ghaithan, Awsan Mohammed , et al. · 2024

The process of selecting and configuring equipment fleets for open-pit mining is complex, requiring consideration of both quantitative and qualitative criteria. This paper presents a novel comprehensive framework for selecting loading/haul…

Complex artificial intelligence models for energy sustainability in educational buildings Open

Rasikh Tariq, Awsan Mohammed, Adel Alshibani, María Soledad · 2024

Energy consumption of constructed educational facilities significantly impacts economic, social and environment sustainable development. It contributes to approximately 37% of the carbon dioxide emissions associated with energy use and pro…

Integration of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for Hydrogen Refueling Stations Open

Awsan Mohammed, Abbas Alabbas, Ahmed M. Ghaithan, Mohamed Noomane Darghouth, Ahmed M. Attia · 2024

This study investigates hydrogen production using renewable energy, with an emphasis on system reliability and hydrogen storage methods for periods of insufficient electric power. The study was conducted at a refueling station in Dumat Al-…

Experimental and Numerical Assessment of Additively Manufactured Cross-Flow Turbine Blades for Electricity Generation Under Emergency Situations Open

Mujahid Naseem, Muhammad Shoaib Naseem, Muhammad Haris, Muhammad Umair, Muhammad Saad , et al. · 2024

Effect of TIG welding parameters on 316 L stainless steel joints using taguchi L27 approach Open

Samir Khrais, Awsan Mohammed, Ahmad Abdel Al, Tariq Darabseh · 2024

The AISI 316 L stainless steel was welded using Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding, utilizing ternary shielding gases Argon (Ar), Helium (He), and Nitrogen (N 2 ). This study aimed to assess the effects of these ternary shielding gases on th…

Advancing Sustainability: An Integrated Decision Support Framework for Fleet Selection in Open Pit Mining Construction Open

Adel Alshibani, Bahaa Elmaghraby, Abdulaziz A. Bubshait, Ahmed M. Ghaithan, Awsan Mohammed , et al. · 2024

Experimental and Numerical Assessment of Additively Manufactured Cross-Flow Turbine Blades for Electricity Generation Under Emergency Situations Open

Mujahid Naseem, Muhammad Shoaib Naseem, Muhammad Haris, Muhammad Umair, Muhammad Saad , et al. · 2024

Fuzzy-FMEA Risk Assessment Approach for Pipelines in the Oil and Gas Industry Open

Awsan Mohammed, Hesham Alotaibi, Ahmed M. Ghaithan, Adel Alshibani · 2024

An Optimization-Based Model for A Hybrid Photovoltaic-Hydrogen Storage System for Agricultural Operations in Saudi Arabia Open

Awsan Mohammed · 2023

Renewable energy technologies and resources, particularly solar photovoltaic systems, provide cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions for meeting the demand for electricity. The design of such systems is a critical task, as i…

Integrated Impact of Circular Economy, Industry 4.0, and Lean Manufacturing on Sustainability Performance of Manufacturing Firms Open

Ahmed M. Ghaithan, Yasser Alshammakhi, Awsan Mohammed, Khwaja Mateen Mazher · 2023

In today’s business environment, contributions made by the manufacturing sector to the economy and social development is evident. With a focus on long-term development, the manufacturing sector has adopted advanced operating strategies, su…

A Multi-Objectives Optimization Model for the Joint Design of Spc and Epc Open

Salih O. Duffuaa, Omar Dehwah, Abdul‐Wahid A. Saif, Anas Alghazi, Awsan Mohammed · 2023

Identifying Measures of Effective Risk Management for Public–Private Partnership Infrastructure Projects in Developing Countries Open

Khwaja Mateen Mazher, Albert P.C. Chan, Rafiq M. Choudhry, Hafız Zahoor, David J. Edwards , et al. · 2022

The inadequate risk management of public–private partnership (PPP) projects is a principal cause of project distress or failure. This research seeks to identify and empirically validate measures of effective risk management (ERM) in the co…

A neural network-based model for estimating the delivery time of oxygen gas cylinders during COVID-19 pandemic Open

Ahmed M. Ghaithan, Ibrahim Alarfaj, Awsan Mohammed, Osaid Qasim · 2022

Operational Energy and Carbon Cost Assessment Model for Family Houses in Saudi Arabia Open

Othman Alshamrani, Adel Alshibani, Awsan Mohammed · 2022

In Saudi Arabia, housing projects account for almost half of the total electricity consumed by the construction industry because of the large number of housing projects compared to other types of buildings. This paper proposes a quantitati…

Impact of Industry 4.0 and Lean Manufacturing on the Sustainability Performance of Plastic and Petrochemical Organizations in Saudi Arabia Open

Ahmed M. Ghaithan, Mohammed Arshad Khan, Awsan Mohammed, Laith A. Hadidi · 2021

Plastic and petrochemical industries are lagging behind in terms of environmental sustainability performance because of the nature of these industries. Although plastic and petrochemical industries have adopted lean manufacturing and/or In…

The Role of Blockchain in Improving the Processes and Workflows in Construction Projects Open

Awsan Mohammed, Ahmad Almousa, Ahmed M. Ghaithan, Laith A. Hadidi · 2021

Construction is prone to disputes similar to other business dealings. Construction delays are the most common causes of disputes in construction projects. Most of the time, construction projects are delayed not only because of a lack of fu…

A holistic reliability system approach of a water distribution network in Saudi Arabia Open

Laith A. Hadidi, Awsan Mohammed, Ahmed M. Ghaithan, Firas Tuffaha · 2021

Saudi Arabia, with no perennial rivers, is considered to be an arid land where water losses in the water distribution network (WDN) supply increase the need for sea water desalination. This paper provides a reliability model to enhance the…

Reliability-Based Preventive Maintenance Strategy of Truck Unloading Systems Open

Awsan Mohammed, Ahmed M. Ghaithan, Mashel Al-Saleh, Khalaf Al‐Ofi · 2020

The unloading of petroleum products is a complex and potentially dangerous operation since the unloading system contains complex interdependency components. Any failures in one of its components lead to a cut in the petroleum supply chain.…

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