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Systems analysis of the UAE education system (2006)
Journal Article
Gaad, E., Arif, M., & Scott, F. (2006). Systems analysis of the UAE education system. International Journal of Educational Management, 20(4), 291-303. https://doi.org/10.1108/09513540610665405

Purpose – This purpose of this paper is to examine the organization of the UAE educational system, its components, their goals, and finally their effectiveness. Design/methodology/approach – Three elements of the UAE education system were examin... Read More about Systems analysis of the UAE education system.

Structural insulated panels: Impact on the residential construction process (2006)
Journal Article
Mullens, M., & Arif, M. (2006). Structural insulated panels: Impact on the residential construction process. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(7), 786-794. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%290733-9364%282006%29132%3A7%28786%29

Uncertainty and risk have contributed to the reluctance of U.S. homebuilders to embrace new construction technologies. This paper explores one innovative, but underutilized building technology, structural insulated panels (SIPs), and its impact on th... Read More about Structural insulated panels: Impact on the residential construction process.