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Utilization of Social Media for Raising Required Awareness of Human Factors Affecting Traffic Safety

Research Abstract
It is believed that social media applications have already being accepted by young generations as a platform to socialize, collaborate and learn in an informal and flexible manner. Social networking sites (SNSs) such as Facebook have become extremely popular recently. The number of Facebook users in the Saudi Arabia has approximately quadrupled in the last three years (early 2010 – early 2013), increasing from 1.39 million users to 5.85 million users. Youth (between the ages of 15 and 29) continue to make up around 60% of Facebook users in the kingdom. They prefer SNSs to access information as it reduces physical strain, speak freely and improve self-confidence and character-building. Road traffic accidents (RTAs) in Saudi Arabia are becoming a serious public health problem, especially among teenagers and youth. Human factors are responsible for about 85 percent of all car accidents in the kingdom. Education and awareness are playing a promising role in traffic safety. Types of awareness concerning traffic safety varied widely. That is why the study aims to introduce the potential contribution of SNSs to raise the awareness of traffic safety among the Saudi youth, and to reduce the ratio of RTAs in the kingdom. The paper emphasizes the effective role of social media; communication using social media is viewed to be personalized depending on the method of interaction with digital content (such as images, video, audio, and the written word). The paper introduced a potential utilization of SNSs as a one step forward towards achieving traffic awareness among Saudi youth to protect them from the potential damage caused by traffic accidents resulting of human factors.
Research Authors
Eslam M. Nofal
Research Journal
The Second Forum “Traffic Safety: National Partnership and Corporate Social Responsibility”, Dammam, KSA
Research Member
Research Pages
pp. 204-215
Research Rank
3
Research Year
2013

Taking Advantages of Augmented Reality Technology in Museum Visiting Experience

Research Abstract
Augmented reality (AR) has been touted as the bridge between the physical and virtual worlds, as new technologies add information to real-world environments. This paper examines how an augmented reality guide can enrich museum visits by facilitating interaction and navigation. It seems that AR is an interesting tool for helping the visitor to do an active visual survey and to identify relevant facts, as well as looking at the artworks in a new insight. The study argues that the superimposing function of AR encourages the visitor to learn more about the context of cultural objects. This include: (a) comparing the distinctive aspects of an object or an artwork with other works; (b) exploring the creation process of objects by indicating the relevant or hidden details; and (c) supplying visitors with information that are usually accessible only to museum professionals. The aforementioned situations prompt the visitors to discover cultural objects, sculptures or any artwork in a playful, exciting and more memorable way. The paper has been concluded by proposing some applications about the future utilization of augmented reality in Egyptian museum context. The paper also sheds light on the ways by which using AR guide systems can alter, transform or enhance the museum visiting experience and the relations of Egyptian museums with their public.
Research Authors
Eslam M. Nofal
Research Journal
EACH: 6th International Congress “Science and Technology for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage in the Mediterranean Basin”, Athens, Greece
Research Member
Research Rank
3
Research Year
2013

Management and Preservation of Cultural Heritage Sites in Egyptian Cities: Case Study of Al-Qesariya

Research Abstract
Problem statement: The problem can be summarized in the absence of clear vision for management and preservation of Egyptian cultural heritage sites, which means the lack of information and also the lack of coordination between the governmental bodies, other organs which are concerned with the culture heritage sites in Egypt, researchers, and the public for management the cultural heritage sites and their preservation. Approach: The paper has tried to put some of pivotal research questions: Who are responsible organs for management and conservation plans for cultural heritage sites in Egypt? Is it possible to reach a common framework means the management and preservation of cultural heritage sites in Egyptian cities which will be identical for local conditions and international standards? Could the application of this common framework on one of the local cultural heritage sites help to develop and upgrade this framework? Results: The possibility of reaching a framework for the formulation of management and preservation of cultural heritage sites in Egyptian cities which will be identical for local conditions and international standards. Also, the possibility of application this framework on “Al-Qesariya” in old Asyut city, which contains many of historical buildings, in which it is possible to feel the real spirit of old Islamic city during the Mamluk era. Conclusion: the paper tried to put a management plan to apply the framework on the selected case study, this plan consisted of three main axes: Political and administrative axis, Technical axis, and Executive axis.
Research Authors
Eslam M. Nofal
Research Journal
3rd International Architectural Conservation Conference & Exhibition, Dubai, UAE
Research Member
Research Rank
3
Research Year
2012

The 15th IEEE Saudi Technical Exchange Meeting (STEM) conference, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Research Authors
Ahmed. A. D. Sarhan(Presenter), N. K. Siong, Sayuti
Research Journal
5th AUN/SEED-Net Regional Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Technology, Bangkok
Research Rank
3
Research Year
2013

Modeling of Machine Tool Spindle Stiffness for Accurate Monitoring of Cutting Forces for Intelligent Machining

Research Authors
Ahmed A. D. Sarhan(Presenter), Atsushi Matsubara
Research Journal
The 15th IEEE Saudi Technical Exchange Meeting (STEM) conference, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Research Rank
4
Research Year
2012

2.5 Gbit/s compact transimpedance amplifier using active inductor in 130nm CMOS technology

Research Authors
M. Atef, D. Abd-elrahman
Research Department
Research Journal
21st International Conference on Mixed Design of Integrated Circuits & Systems (MIXDES), Poland
Research Pages
pp.103-107
Research Rank
3
Research Website
http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/login.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6872165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fieeexplore.ieee.org%2Fxpls%2Fabs_all.jsp%3Farnumber%3D6872165
Research Year
2014

2.5 Gbit/s compact transimpedance amplifier using active inductor in 130nm CMOS technology

Research Authors
M. Atef, D. Abd-elrahman
Research Department
Research Journal
21st International Conference on Mixed Design of Integrated Circuits & Systems (MIXDES), Poland
Research Member
Research Pages
pp.103-107
Research Rank
3
Research Website
http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/login.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6872165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fieeexplore.ieee.org%2Fxpls%2Fabs_all.jsp%3Farnumber%3D6872165
Research Year
2014
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