111 results on '"KANSO, Ali"'
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2. Reinforcement learning for graph theory, I. Reimplementation of Wagner's approach
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Ghebleh, Mohammad, Al-Yakoob, Salem, Kanso, Ali, and Stevanovic, Dragan
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Mathematics - Combinatorics ,05C50, 68T20 - Abstract
We reimplement here the recent approach of Adam Zsolt Wagner [arXiv:2104.14516], which applies reinforcement learning to construct (counter)examples in graph theory, in order to make it more readable, more stable and much faster. The presented concepts are illustrated by constructing counterexamples for a number of published conjectured bounds for the Laplacian spectral radius of graphs., Comment: 16 pages, 1 table, 8 figures
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- 2024
3. On the Second-Order Wiener Ratios of Iterated Line Graphs
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Ghebleh, Mohammad and Kanso, Ali
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Mathematics - Combinatorics - Abstract
The Wiener index W(G) of a graph G is the sum of distances between all unordered pairs of its vertices. Dobrynin and Mel'nikov [in: Distance in Molecular Graphs - Theory, 2012, p. 85-121] propose the study of estimates for extremal values of the ratio R_k(G) = W(L^k(G))/W(G) where L^k(G) denotes the k-th iterated line graph of G. Hri\v{n}\'akov\'a, Knor and \v{S}krekovski [Art Discrete Appl. Math. 1 (2018) #P1.09] prove that for each k>2, the path P_n has the smallest value of the ratio R_k among all trees of large order n, and they conjecture that the same holds for the case k=2. We give a counterexample of every order n>21 to this conjecture.
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- 2024
4. On Hosoya's dormants and sprouts
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Al-Yakoob, Salem, Kanso, Ali, and Stevanović, Dragan
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Mathematics - Combinatorics ,05C50 - Abstract
In a recent series of papers, Hosoya drew the attention to a particular aspect of constructing cospectral graphs by using coalescences: that cospectral graphs can be constructed by attaching multiple copies of a rooted graph in different ways to subsets of vertices of an underlying graph. Our principal focus is to address the expectations and questions raised in Hosoya's papers with regards to this construction. We give an explicit formula for the characteristic polynomial of such multiple coalescences, from which we obtain a necessary and sufficient condition for their cospectrality. We enumerate such cospectral multiple coalescences for a few families of underlying graphs, and show the infinitude of cospectral multiple coalescences having paths as underlying graphs, which were deemed rare by Hosoya., Comment: 20 pages, 10 figures
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- 2021
5. High Precision Peg-in-Hole Assembly Approach Based on Sensitive Robotics and Deep Recurrent Q-Learning
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Afifi, Nehal Atef, Schneider, Marco, Kanso, Ali, Müller, Rainer, Schüppstuhl, Thorsten, editor, Tracht, Kirsten, editor, and Fleischer, Jürgen, editor
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- 2023
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6. Maximizing trace metal phytoextraction through planting methods: Role of rhizosphere fertility and microbial activities
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Kanso, Ali, Benizri, Emile, Azoury, Sabine, Echevarria, Guillaume, and Sirguey, Catherine
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- 2023
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7. An Approach to Integrate a Blockchain-Based Payment Model and Independent Secure Documentation for a Robot as a Service
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Müller, Rainer, Kanso, Ali, Adler, Fabian, Schüppstuhl, Thorsten, editor, Tracht, Kirsten, editor, and Raatz, Annika, editor
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- 2022
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8. A trapdoor one-way function for verifiable secret sharing
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Kanso, Ali and Ghebleh, Mohammad
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- 2022
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9. Human intention and workspace recognition for collaborative assembly
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Gajjar, Nishant Ketan, Rekik, Khansa, Kanso, Ali, and Müller, Rainer
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- 2022
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10. Professional and Psychological Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Training of Medical Residents
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Kanso, Ali, primary, Homsi, Natasha, additional, Chaitou, Ali R., additional, Farfour, Imadeddine, additional, Wehbe, Hussein, additional, Tarabay, Lubna, additional, and Abou-Mrad, Fadi, additional
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- 2024
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11. THE DICHOTOMY OF ADVERTISING AGENCY SELECTION AND MEDIA DECISIONS: APPLICATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
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Kanso, Ali M. and LeBlanc, H. Paul
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S&P Global Inc. -- International marketing -- International economic relations -- Advertising -- Management ,Advertising campaigns -- International marketing ,Advertising agencies -- International marketing -- International economic relations ,Publishing industry -- International marketing -- International economic relations ,Company business management ,Publishing industry ,Business, general ,Business ,Business, international - Abstract
This research examines two neglected areas in international advertising campaigns: (1) the impact of managers' cultural orientations on agency selection and (2) the relationships between managers' perceptions of factors of media selection and agency selection. Data were generated from a mail survey to American advertising executives whose firms sell consumer durable goods in overseas markets. The findings reveal: (1) culturally-oriented managers, more than non-culturally oriented managers, use foreign advertising agencies and (2) managers' perceptions of general and specific factors of media selection do not influence their selection of advertising agencies. Keywords: advertising agency selection, international markets, cultural factors, INTRODUCTION The world has become a global market. Many companies now sell their products, services, and ideas to as many customers as possible. They depend heavily on foreign markets and [...]
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- 2020
12. The Assist-By-X system: Calibration and application of a modular production equipment for visual assistance
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Müller, Rainer, Hörauf, Leenhard, Vette-Steinkamp, Matthias, Kanso, Ali, and Koch, Julian
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- 2019
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13. Corrigendum: A clash on the Toll pathway: competitive action between pesticides and zymosan A on components of innate immunity in Apis mellifera
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Sukkar, Dani, primary, Kanso, Ali, additional, Laval-Gilly, Philippe, additional, and Falla-Angel, Jairo, additional
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- 2023
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14. A clash on the Toll pathway: competitive action between pesticides and zymosan A on components of innate immunity in Apis mellifera
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Sukkar, Dani, primary, Kanso, Ali, additional, Laval-Gilly, Philippe, additional, and Falla-Angel, Jairo, additional
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- 2023
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15. Clock-controlled generators
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Kanso, Ali A.
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510 ,Pure mathematics - Published
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16. Differential Production of Nitric Oxide and Hydrogen Peroxide among Drosophila melanogaster, Apis mellifera, and Mamestra brassicae Immune-Activated Hemocytes after Exposure to Imidacloprid and Amitraz
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Sukkar, Dani, primary, Laval-Gilly, Philippe, additional, Bonnefoy, Antoine, additional, Malladi, Sandhya, additional, Azoury, Sabine, additional, Kanso, Ali, additional, and Falla-Angel, Jairo, additional
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- 2023
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17. Table Ronde. Recherche & Conchyliculture #7 2022
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Ruyssen, Maria, Grillon-gaborit, Fabrice, Grosjean, Camille, Costes, Emilie, and Kanso, Ali
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Bilan d’une année expérimentale Cette première année d’échanges a mobilisé plus de 200 participants et quelque 25 intervenants différents. Biologie, chimie, hydrologie, génétique, médecine, sociologie, géographie… Toutes les disciplines ont été mobilisées au cours des neuf tables rondes organisées entre septembre 2021 et novembre 2022. Au moment d’en faire le bilan, les participants ont souligné la qualité et la sérénité des échanges qu’ils ont pu avoir. Les responsables d’enseignement du Lycée de la Mer ont également tenu à souligner qu’elles avaient été une ressource précieuse pour les étudiants. Ils y ont beaucoup appris, en lien avec les problématiques qu’ils affronteront dans leur parcours professionnel. Les comptes-rendus jouent également pleinement leur rôle en permettant de capitaliser sur les présentations et discussions. Ces tables-rondes remplissent donc pleinement les buts qui leur ont été donnés : transmission de connaissances sur les recherches scientifiques et techniques concernant les coquillages et leur milieu, renforcement des échanges entre conchyliculteurs et chercheurs autour des projets en cours, afin qu’ils prennent en compte la réalité des territoires et des métiers, et que, tous ensemble, nous construisons une filière plus résiliente face au changement climatique et ses conséquences. C’est donc avec plaisir qu’elles se poursuivront en 2023. Le CRCM et l’IFREMER Ce qu’il faut retenir Comment mieux anticiper un avenir incertain ? Les intervenants de cette dernière table-ronde de l’année 2022 ont multiplié les pistes de réponse. Ainsi, Camille Grosjean du Cépralmar a détaillé la méthodologie du futur observatoire de l’économie conchylicole en Occitanie. Fabrice Grillon-Gaborit a pour sa part insisté sur différents projets du contrat de filière conchylicole en cours : écloserie, nurserie, mise à l’abri, application sur smartphone, analyse des apports en eau douce… Enfin, deux étudiants de master de biologie quantitative ont présenté les premières briques d’une méthode de détection rapide et peu coûteuse de Vibrio Aestuarianus.
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- 2022
18. A Probabilistic Chaotic Image Encryption Scheme
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Kanso, Ali, primary, Ghebleh, Mohammad, additional, and Bou Khuzam, Mazen, additional
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- 2022
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19. An approach to improve the pose estimation of a 3D camera system based on reference measurements, k-nearest neighbors and a weighting function for robotics applications
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Müller, Rainer, Kanso, Ali, Marx, Stefan, Xu, Xiaomei, and 8. IFToMM-D-A-CH Konferenz, 24./25. Februar 2022, Online-Konferenz
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In diesem Beitrag wird ein Ansatz zur Verbesserung der Positionsbestimmung einer 3D-Kamera vorgestellt, welche auf der Verwendung von Referenzmessungen und deren Verrechnung mittels der K-Nächsten Nachbarn-Methode (KNN) sowie einer Gewichtungsfunktion basiert. Damit konnte der Fehler bei der Positionsbestimmung der ausgewählten 3D-Kamera von 15-40 mm auf 1-3 mm reduziert werden. Grundlage für das Konzept war dabei die genaue Untersuchung der Ursachen für Messungenauigkeiten des Kamerasystems, wobei vor allem Abhängigkeiten mit der Entfernung des betrachteten Objekts sowie dem Neigungswinkel der optischen Achse der Kamera bezüglich der Objektoberfläche bzw. Oberflächennormalen festgestellt wurden. Untersucht und Validiert wurde der Ansatz anhand von Messungen mit LEGO-Bauteilen, welche in verschiedenen Positionen und Orientierungen im Sichtfeld der Kamera plaziert wurden. Die Referenzmessungen für die spätere Korrektur der Positionsdaten wurden mit einem Industrieroboter in Form von taktilen Messungen vorgenommen., This paper presents an approach to improve the position determination of a 3D camera, which is based on the use of reference measurements and their compensation by means of the k-nearest neighbour method and a weighting function. This reduced the error in the position determination of the selected 3D camera from 15-40 mm to 1-3 mm. The concept was based on a detailed investigation of the causes for measurement inaccuracies of the camera system, whereby above all dependencies with the distance of the observed object as well as the tilt angle of the optical axis of the camera with respect to the normal vector of the object surface were determined. The approach was investigated and validated using measurements with LEGO components placed in different positions and orientations in the camera's field of view. The reference measurements for the subsequent correction of the position data were made with an industry robot in the form of tactile measurements., IFToMM D-A-CH Konferenz, vol. 2022Achte IFToMM D-A-CH Konferenz 2022: 24./25. Februar 2022, Online-Konferenz
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- 2022
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20. A Linear Algebraic Threshold Essential Secret Image Sharing Scheme
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Ghebleh, Mohammad, primary, Kanso, Ali, additional, and Alazemi, Abdullah, additional
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- 2022
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21. Marketing consumer services internationally : Localisation and standardisation revisited
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Kanso, Ali and Kitchen, Philip J.
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- 2004
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22. CROSS‐CULTURAL PUBLIC RELATIONS: IMPLICATIONS FOR AMERICAN AND ARAB PUBLIC RELATIONS PRACTITIONERS
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Kanso, Ali, Karim Sinno, Abdul, and Adams, William
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- 2001
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23. Automatisierte Graterkennung und adaptive Bahnplanung für eine Roboterschleifanwendung an 3D Bauteilen
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Müller, Rainer, Kanso, Ali, Marx, Stefan, Schneider, Marco, and 7. IFToMM D-A-CH Konferenz 2021, 18./19. Februar 2021. Online-Konferenz
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Externe » Sonstige Einrichtungen ,ddc:620 - Abstract
Bei der Verwendung moderner Robotersysteme ist insbesondere der Einsatz von ausgewählter Sensorik ein wesentlicher Bestandteil. Sie befähigen Industrieroboter auch komplexe Produktionsaufgaben zu absolvieren und die Anwendungsfel-der zu erweitern. [1] Dabei ist es möglich, zum einen das Roboterverhalten auf Basis der Sensorik zu adaptieren und zum anderen die Umgebung zu identifizieren [2]. Sollen Objekte im 3D-Raum mittels 2D-Sensoren, wie z. B. Laserlinien-sensoren, vermessen werden, ermöglicht die Montage dieser an einem Roboter die noch fehlende Dimension zu erzeugen. Dazu wird allerdings sowohl eine Vermessung von externen Sensoren zum Roboter als auch eine Synchronisierung der Sensordaten mit den Roboterdaten notwendig. Neben der 3D-Position einer abzufahrenden Kontur ist für die Bahnpla-nung eines Roboters zudem die Identifikation einer geeigneten Orientierung im Raum notwendig. Insbesondere bei der Bearbeitung von Freiformflächen bietet sich im Zuge der Bahnplanung die Verwendung einer Spline-Interpolation an. Dieser Beitrag beschäftigt sich in diesem Zusammenhang mit der automatisierten Graterkennung und adaptiven Bahn-planung im Rahmen der Bearbeitung eines keramischen Bauteils., When using modern robot systems, the use of selected sensor technology is a particularly important component. They enable industrial robots to complete even complex production tasks and expand the fields of application. [1] It is possible to adapt the robot behavior on the basis of the sensor technology and to identify the environment [2]. If objects in 3D space are to be measured by means of 2D sensors, such as laser line sensors, mounting these on a robot makes it possible to create the dimension that is still missing. However, this requires both a measurement from external sensors to the robot and a synchronization of the sensor data with the robot data. In addition to the 3D position of a contour to be traced, the identification of a suitable orientation in space is also necessary for the path planning of a robot. Especially when pro-cessing free-form surfaces, the use of a spline interpolation is useful in the course of path planning. In this context, this paper deals with automated burr detection and adaptive path planning in the context of machining a ceramic component., IFToMM D-A-CH Konferenz, vol. 2021Siebte IFToMM D-A-CH Konferenz 2021: 18./19. Februar 2021, Online-Konferenz
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- 2021
24. FACTORS OF MEDIA SELECTION FOR INTERNATIONAL MARKETS: A STUDY OF U.S.‐BASED ADVERTISING EXECUTIVES
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Kanso, Ali
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25. Modified self-shrinking generator
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Kanso, Ali
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Computers ,Electronics ,Engineering and manufacturing industries - Abstract
To link to full-text access for this article, visit this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compeleceng.2010.02.004 Byline: Ali Kanso Keywords: Stream ciphers; Linear feedback shift registers; m-Sequences; Self-shrinking generators Abstract: The self-shrinking generator SSG, an elegant keystream generator proposed by Meier and Staffelbach, is built up from a single n-stage primitive linear feedback shift register (LFSR) to produce a keystream of period P[greater than or equal to]2.sup.(n/2), and linear complexity greater than half its period. In this article, we propose a new variant of the self-shrinking generator called the modified self-shrinking generator MSSG. This new generator is based on a primitive n-stage LFSR and uses an extended selection rule based on the XORed value of a pair of bits. We prove that the keystreams of the MSSG are balanced, and have period greater than or equal to 2.sup.(n/3), linear complexity greater than half the period, and possess good statistical properties. We investigate the security of the generator against various powerful cryptanalytic attacks. We show that the MSSG is more secure than the SSG against most of these attacks. Moreover, experiments show that for odd values of n, 3 Author Affiliation: Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, College of Science, Kuwait University, P.O. Box 5969, Safat 13060, Kuwait Article History: Received 16 December 2008; Revised 6 January 2010; Accepted 15 February 2010 Article Note: (footnote) [star] Reviews processed and proposed for publication to the Editor-in-Chief by Associate Editor Dr. M. Malek.
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- 2010
26. Encryption System with Variable Number of Registers
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Kanso, Ali A.
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Cryptography ,Data encryption chips ,Data security device ,Computers ,Electronics ,Engineering and manufacturing industries - Abstract
To link to full-text access for this article, visit this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compeleceng.2009.08.005 Byline: Ali A. Kanso Keywords: Cryptography; Security; Stream ciphers; Feedback shift registers; Alternating step generator Abstract: Encryption in wireless communication systems is an extremely important factor to protect information and prevent fraud. In this paper, we propose a new encryption system for use in stream cipher applications. The design proposed is intended for hardware implementation and based on (n+1) feedback shift registers interconnected in such a way that one register controls the clocking of the other n registers. The aim of this construction is to allow the production of a large family of distinct keystreams when the initial states and feedback functions of the feedback shift registers are unchanged. The produced keystreams are shown to possess the basic security requirements for cryptographic sequences such as long period, high linear complexity and good statistical properties, provided that suitable parameters are chosen. Furthermore, the design is shown to resist various types of cryptanalytic attacks. These characteristics and properties enhance its use as a suitable encryption system for stream cipher applications. Author Affiliation: Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, College of Science, Kuwait University, P.O. Box 5969, Safat 13060, Kuwait Article History: Received 29 December 2008; Revised 14 June 2009; Accepted 9 August 2009
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- 2010
27. An efficient cryptosystem Delta for stream cipher applications
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Kanso, Ali A.
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Algorithms ,Cryptography ,Bluetooth technology ,GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) ,Algorithm ,Bluetooth technology ,GSM ,Computers ,Electronics ,Engineering and manufacturing industries - Abstract
To link to full-text access for this article, visit this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compeleceng.2008.09.001 Byline: Ali A. Kanso Keywords: Cryptography; Security; Stream ciphers; Linear feedback shift registers; Shrinking generator Abstract: The need for wireless communication systems has increased rapidly in the past few years and wireless communication has become more convenient in business and society. However, the air interface is vulnerable to eavesdropping, hence encryption in wireless communication systems is a necessity to keep sensitive information confidential and to prevent fraud. Furthermore, wireless devices such as Bluetooth devices and mobile phones require an encryption algorithm that is secure, fast and simple to implement. There are several cryptosystems for stream cipher applications such as A5/x used in GSM mobile communications. However, A5/x are vulnerable to cryptanalytic attacks. In this paper, a new clock-controlled cryptosystem intended for hardware implementation is proposed. The design has attractive properties such as simplicity and scalability. The cryptographical properties including period, balancedness, linear complexity and probability distribution are analyzed. The design provides the basic security requirements, and is resistant to known cryptanalytic attacks. It is shown that the irregular clocking introduced provides a certain level of strengthened security against several cryptanalytic attacks. These properties enhance its use as a suitable cryptosystem for stream cipher applications. Author Affiliation: Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, College of Science, Kuwait University, P.O. Box 5969, Safat 13060, Kuwait Article History: Received 24 December 2007; Accepted 3 September 2008
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- 2009
28. CURRENT STATE AND TRENDS OF THE NATIONAL ECONOMY OF SOCIAL CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT OF UKRAINE
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Malakhovskyi, Yurii, primary and Kanso, Ali, additional
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- 2020
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29. Efficient Image Encryption Scheme Based on 4-Dimensional Chaotic Maps
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Kanso, Ali, primary, Ghebleh, Mohammad, additional, and Alazemi, Abdullah, additional
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- 2020
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30. A Lossless Linear Algebraic Secret Image Sharing Scheme
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Kanso, Ali, primary, Ghebleh, Mohammad, additional, and Alazemi, Abdullah, additional
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- 2020
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31. Kalibriermethode für einen zwei-dimensionalen Laserliniensensor als Grundlage für robotergestützte Anwendungen
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Müller, Rainer, Vette-Steinkamp, Matthias, Masiak, Tobias, and Kanso, Ali
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Der robuste Einsatz von mechatronischen Systemen, allen voran Robotersystemen, erfordert die Integration von zusätzlichenSensoren, wie beispielsweise Laserliniensensoren und Kamerasystemen, um auf Abweichungen im Prozessreagieren zu können. Die Inbetriebnahme der einzelnen Module zu einem Gesamtsystem ist häufig zeitaufwendig undkomplex. Daher werden einfache und genaue Methoden zum Einmessen benötigt, um die Vorteile der Sensoren im Prozesszu nutzen. Sollen Objekte im 3D-Raum oder Kalibriertargets mittels 2D-Sensoren, wie z. B. Laserliniensensoren,vermessen werden, ist die Bestimmung von zusätzlichen Randbedingungen notwendig. Das kinematische Problem derRobotersensorkalibrierung führt zu einer homogenen Transformationsgleichung der Form AX=XB, wobei A, X und B44 homogene Matrizen sind. Dieser Artikel stellt ein innovatives Lösungskonzept mittels einer Kalibriermethode sowieeinem Kalibriertarget zur Optimierung vor. Als Anwendungsbeispiel wird der vermessene Laserliniensensor in dasProzesswerkzeug einerWickelapplikation sowie in einer Nietanwendung in der Flugzeugstrukturmontage implementiert. The robust deployment of mechatronic systems, especially robot systems, requires the integration of additional sensors,such as laser line sensors and camera systems, in order to react to disturbances. The commissioning of individual modulesto form a complete system is often time consuming and complex. Therefore, simple and accurate calibration methodsare needed to take the advantage of the sensors in the process. The calibration of 3D-sensors has already been studiedby several scientists. If objects in 3D-space or calibration targets must be measured using 2D-sensors such as laser linesensors, then the determination of additional boundary conditions is necessary. The kinematic problem of robot sensorcalibration leads to a homogeneous transformation equation of the form AX = XB, where A, X and B are 44 homogeneousmatrices. This article presents an innovative solution concept for optimizing this problem. A calibration methodand a calibration target are presented. As a case study, the measured laser line sensor is finally integrated into the processtool of a winding applicationas well as in a riveting station in aircraft structure assembly. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rainer Müller (ZeMA - Zentrum für Mechatronik und Automatisierungstechnik gGmbH), Dr.-Ing. Matthias Vette-Steinkamp M. Eng. (ZeMA - Zentrum für Mechatronik und Automatisierungstechnik gGmbH), Tobias Masiak M. Eng. (ZeMA - Zentrum für Mechatronik und Automatisierungstechnik gGmbH), Ali Kanso M. Sc. (ZeMA - Zentrum für Mechatronik und Automatisierungstechnik gGmbH)
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- 2019
32. Development of a Human-Robot-Collaboration System using the Example of a Riveting Process in Aircraft Assembly
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Kanso Ali, Geenen Aaron, Müller Rainer, Vette Matthias, and Masiak Tobias
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Development (topology) ,Computer science ,Process (engineering) ,Systems engineering ,Rivet ,Human–robot interaction ,Variety (cybernetics) - Abstract
Assembly processes in aircraft production are particularly difficult to automate due to a variety of technical challenges including, small batch sizes, large product dimensions, small tolerances, and limited work space. Fully automated systems are expensive and require a large amount of servicing effort during their life time. The developed solution is therefore a semi-automated approach based on Human-Robot-Collaboration (HRC).
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- 2018
33. Internet and magazine advertising: integrated partnerships or not?
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Kanso, Ali M. and Nelson, Richard Alan
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Magazine advertising -- Research ,Magazine advertising -- Usage ,Internet/Web advertising -- Research ,Internet/Web advertising -- Methods ,Internet/Web advertising ,Advertising, marketing and public relations ,Business - Abstract
This study examines the mixed-media strategy of advertising online and publicizing the web location in magazine advertisements. It also analyzes the extent of integration between websites and print advertisements in [...]
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- 2004
34. Advertising localization overshadows standarization. (Observations)
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Kanso, Ali and Nelson, Richard Alan
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The controversy over the use of standardized advertising campaigns has not been settled. Very little research has examined the role of American and non-American subsidiaries in designing and implementing campaigns [...]
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- 2002
35. Methodik zur Auslegung eines rekonfigurierbaren Robotersystems für moderne Applikationsszenarien
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Müller, Rainer, Vette, Matthias, Masiak, Tobias, and Kanso, Ali
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ddc:620 ,ddc:62 ,Fakultät für Ingenieurwissenschaften » Maschinenbau und Verfahrenstechnik » Institut für Mechatronik und Systemdynamik - Abstract
Die Einsatzmöglichkeiten von Industrierobotern haben sich seit der ersten Roboterapplikation in der Produktionslinie von GM in den USA im Jahr 1961 erheblich weiterentwickelt. Immer komplexere Aufgabenstellungen und Anforderungen an Industrieroboter, sowie ständig steigende Produkt- und Variantenvielfalt in einem immer kürzer werdenden Produktlebenszyklus, haben einen Bedarf an rekonfigurierbaren Robotersystemen zur Folge. Um diesen Herausforderungen zu begegnen, sind konventionelle Robotersysteme, mit festen kinematischen und dynamischen Dimensionen, teils ungeeignet und stellen die Anforderung rekonfigurierbar zu sein. Zusätzliche Sensoren und Aktoren erweitern zudem die Einsatzmöglichkeiten. Am ZeMA werden im Rahmen des EU Forschungsprojektes FourbyThree (no 637095) verschiedene Szenarien untersucht, indem der Roboter zur Durchführung verschiedener Applikationen, wie Schrauben, Schweißen, Nieten und Handhaben, eingesetzt wird. Jede Applikation stellt unterschiedliche Anforderungen an das Robotersystem. Der Schweißprozess benötigt eine hohe Bahngenauigkeit sowie die Möglichkeit zur sensorischen Nachführung der Bahndaten. Der Nietprozess erfordert eine hohe Pose-Genauigkeit und programmierbare Nachgiebigkeit. Ein Konzept für den Aufbau eines rekonfigurierbaren aber gleichzeitig genauen Robotersystems wird in FourByThree Projekt entwickelt. Durch modulare Elemente soll der aufgebaute Roboter auf die variierende Arbeitsräume und Prozesskräfte schnell reagieren können. Dazu wird im ersten Schritt das zu montierende bzw. handhabende Produkt analysiert, danach wird der Prozess näher betrachtet. Die gewonnenen Informationen und Randbedingungen aus der Produkt- und Prozessanalyse sind die Bausteine für das Konzipieren und Entwickeln des Betriebsmittels. Der entwicklte Manipulator dieses Robotersystems ist modular, einfach zu rekonfigurieren und weist Adaptions- und Anpassungsfähigkeiten an die verschiedenen Aufgaben auf. Im Rahmen dieses Papers wird eine Methodik zum Auslegen eines rekonfigurierbaren Robotersystems vorgestellt. The application fields of industrial robots have known a considerable development since their first robotic application by the the production line GM in the USA, in 1961. Tasks and requirements are more and more complex. So are also the diversity and variants of the product, paired with always shorter life cycles of the products. Those factors lead to a growing need of reconfigurable robotic systems. Conventional robot systems, with their fixed kinematic and dynamic dimensions, are not able to respond to theses challenges anymore. They must therefore be replaced with reconfigurable robot system, as well as additionals sensors and actors. ZeMA continuously works on different scenarios in the course of the project FourByThree, in which the robots are set for the execution of different applications, like screwing, welding, riveting and handling. Each of these applications poses specific requirements on the robot system. The welding process requires a high path accuracy as well as the possibility of sensory tracking of the rail data. The riveting process also requires a high pose accuracy and a programmable resilience. A concept for the conception of a reconfigurable robot system is being developed in the scope of the FourByThree project. The built-up robot should be able to quickly react to the varying application requirements, thanks to its modular elements. This is why as a first step, the product is analyzed, after which it is examined in further detail. These informations and boundary conditions collected throughout the analyse of the product and the process are the key constituent of the conception and development of the equipment. This article presents a methodology to display a reconfigurable robot system.
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- 2018
36. DISNEY WORLD’S RESPONSE TO ALLIGATOR ATTACK ON TODDLER: CRISIS COMMUNICATION LESSONS LEARNED.
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Kanso, Ali and Valde, Andrea
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Since the establishment of its Orlando theme park and resort in 1971, Walt Disney World has maintained a seemingly-consistent reputation for offering exciting adventures in a secure environment. However, the death of 2-year-old Lane Thomas Graves in a Disney resort lagoon has proven that nothing is impenetrable, not even the Disney empire. On June 14, 2016, Graves was attacked and killed by an alligator at the Seven Seas Lagoon at Disney World’s Grand Floridian Hotel in Orlando. This case study evaluates Disney’s public relations activities to remedy the tragic accident. The authors followed the ROPE model of public relations in their analysis. They noted that the public relations team at Disney overlooked the resort employees and people who witnessed the accident, and the objectives were neither measurable nor time-bound. In response to the accident, two executives immediately offered heartfelt expressions of sympathy to the Graves family and personalized their expressions. The authors concluded that the public relations team’s handling of the backlash had strengths as well weaknesses. No research has deeply and immediately examined the damage intensity. Four years after the incident, however, the authors conducted an online survey to probe into people’s awareness and attitudes. The findings reveal that 35% of the respondents recalled the alligator’s attack, 11% claimed that the incident affected their views of Disney brand, 27% stated that the incident impacted their attitudes toward the Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, and 86% claimed that they would still attend Disney World or any of their parks and resorts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
37. Construction cluster' mesoeconomic regulation: international experiences for Ukraine
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Malakhovskyi, Yuriy, Lizunkov, Oleksandr, and Kanso, Ali Ahmed
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mesoeconomic structures’ system analysis ,sectoral mesoeconomic analysis in building industry ,галузевий мезоекономічний аналіз у будівництві ,управління трансакційними витратами ,transaction costs’ regulation ,системний аналіз мезоекономічних структур ,мезоекономічні структури ,mesoeconomic structures - Abstract
У статті узагальнюється міжнародний досвід модернізації методологічних підходів до аналізу та регулювання мезоекономічних систем, що займають проміжне становище між мікро- та макрорівнями національної економіки, та покликані виконувати посередницькі функції заощадження суспільних витрат у ході управління процесами адаптації суб’єктів первинного рівня господарювання до вимог і умов функціонування національної моделі соціально орієнтованої ринкової економіки. Досліджуються можливі варіанти використання спеціалізованих аналітично-управлінських процедур на рівні мезоекономічних систем національної економіки. Особливу увагу приділено характерним особливостям функціонування будівельних галузевих кластерів у Німеччині, Данії та Швеції, можливостям використання цього досвіду в Україні. Наводиться характеристика основних етапів життєвого циклу обігу коштів у масштабах мезоструктур будівельного профілю. Обґрунтовується визначальний вплив процесів заощадження трансакційних витрат на рівень внеску мезоекономічних структур до споживання ВВП. The article summarizes international experience upgrading methodological approaches to the analysis mesoeconomical systems that occupy an intermediate position between the micro and macro levels of the national economy, and are designed to perform mediation savings of public spending during the adaptation process management entities of economic conditions and the requirements of a national model of a social market economy. Investigate options for the introduction of specialized analytical procedures at mesoeconomic of the national economy. Attention is paid to the theme of branch (in construction) and regional systems. The description of the main stages of the life cycle of turnover across mesostructured sectoral and regional profile. Grounded determining the impact of transaction costs savings to the level of fee structures to mesoeconomical consumption GDP. Strategic development programming suitable for practical use seems to define the essence of mesoeconomical five-stratification system structure of the national economy. Subsequently, since the purpose mesoeconomical system is the goal of the system of higher level – and the baseline of its formation serving system lower level, meaning its operation is to implement effective development of specific tools in the use of the economic potential institutional units within mesoeconomical association.
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- 2017
38. International advertising strategies: global commitment to local vision
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Kanso, Ali
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Advertising research -- Analysis ,Corporations -- Advertising ,Advertising campaigns -- International aspects ,Advertising executives -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes ,Advertising -- International aspects ,Advertising, marketing and public relations ,Business - Abstract
A study was conducted to investigate the influence of culture on advertising. Specifically, international advertising strategies used by American companies and the perception of advertising executives of the importance of culture in international advertising were examined. International advertising managers from 118 of the largest consumer durable manufacturing firms in the US were asked to answer questionnaires. Results indicate that most American firms are guided by the localized approach in international advertising, meaning that the cultural uniqueness of different consumer segments is considered. Advertising approaches vary with advertising managers' attitudes toward sensitive cultural issues.
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- 1992
39. A CRISIS IN THE AIR: ANALYZING PUBLIC RELATIONS AT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES TO RESTORE PUBLIC TRUST.
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Kanso, Ali and Grassmuck, Leah
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On April, 17, 2018, Southwest Airlines flight 1380 experienced an uncontained engine failure after departing from New York-LaGuardia Airport on a flight to Dallas Love Field. This case study probes into the public relations efforts that Southwest Airlines pursued to manage the crisis after the aircraft was substantially damaged. The authors followed the Hendrix Process Model of public relations case study analysis, which applies the mnemonic "ROPE" (Research, Objectives, Programming, and Evaluation) as a template to evaluate the public relations initiative. Based on available evidence, Southwest Airlines sought to reduce negative media publicity and assure customers, flight attendants, and pilots that its airlines are safe. The company also attempted to inform the media that investigations were taking place to determine what went wrong and to assure the flight 1380 passengers that the company supports them. Southwest Airlines took actions that corresponded with their objectives. While the flight 1380 was still in the air, the company tweeted and posted on social media news about the incident progress. This action allowed Southwest Airlines to keep the media updated in a prompt and easy way. Scholars considered the Southwest Airlines incident to be one of the best handled public relations crises in 2018--ainly because the details were carefully planned before the crisis struck. However, the authors concluded that Southwest Airlines could have done more for their publics. For example, they could have had a central message to assure all concerned parties that the company is doing everything possible to guarantee their safety. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
40. Middleware-managed high availability for cloud applications
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Kanso, Ali, primary, Gherbi, Abdelouahed, additional, and Lemieux, Yves, additional
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- 2018
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41. Middleware-managed high availability for cloud applications
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Lemieux, Yves, primary, Gherbi, Abdelouahed, additional, and Kanso, Ali, additional
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- 2018
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42. Optimization of Cd and Zn Agromining culture on constructed Technosols
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Kanso, Ali, Laboratoire Sols et Environnement (LSE), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)-Université de Lorraine (UL), Université Libanaise, Université de Lorraine, Université libanaise, Guillaume Echevarria, Antoine El Samrani, Ahmad Kobeissi, and UL, Thèses
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[SDV.SA]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Agricultural sciences ,[SDV.SA] Life Sciences [q-bio]/Agricultural sciences ,Pedogenesis ,Technosol construit ,Dynamique des métaux ,Agromining ,Métaux-Bioaccumulation ,Phytoextraction ,Agromine ,Crucifères ,Metals dynamics ,Technosol construction ,Engrais et amendements ,Technosols ,Phytorestauration ,Pédogenèse - Abstract
In the context of the increasing scarcity of non-renewable natural resources, the soil engineering has already allowed to build fertile Technosols exclusively from the recycling of abandoned industrial byproducts. However, it has also been shown that plant growth can be limited by various constraints related to the presence of inorganic contaminants in the used materials. Therefore agromining, which aims to recycle strategic metals from the environment, represents a promising strategy for ecological and sustainable management of these agricultural systems. To better understand the processes controlling pedogenesis and evolution of Technosols and the potential of agromining on these soils, a series of experiments in controlled conditions and field were performed with (i) Noccaea caerulescens, a hyperaccumulator species of Cd and Zn, (ii) on Technosols constructed from abandoned materials (iii) amended or not with organic compounds (compost or biochar). At the field scale, the results attest that Technosols properties are strongly influenced by the used parent materials. Industrial by-products used in soil construction can have an adverse effect for the initial plant biomass production due to the increase in soil salinity. A detailed characterization of metal speciation highlighted a very rapid evolution of Technosols in particular the dissolution and leaching of soluble mineral phases and the formation of new sorbent phases (Fe oxides and Mn) reducing the chemical availability metals. Under controlled conditions, biochar or compost amendments tend to improve nutrient availability. This can be attributed to the increase in enzyme activities and microbial diversity, at both structural and functional level, particularly in case of compost addition. This results an increase of essential elements content in the aerial parts of the plant. Regarding trace elements, adding to the soil biochar leads to a decrease of their availability, while an opposite effect was observed during compost addition. However, the two amendments increase the concentration of metals in shoots with a superior effect of compost with respect to biochar. Thus, hyperaccumulator species Noccaea caerulescens has shown its ability to establish on low fertility Technosols and concentrate high levels of Cd and Zn above the threshold of hyperaccumulation demonstrating then the feasibility of agromining of these metals. Moreover, both amendments appeared relevant to improve phytoextraction from abandoned industrial materials., Dans le contexte de la rareté croissante des ressources naturelles non renouvelables, le génie pédologique permet de construire des Technosols fertiles exclusivement à partir du recyclage de sous-produits industriels délaissés. Cependant, la croissance des plantes peut être limitée par différentes contraintes liées à la présence de contaminants inorganiques dans les matériaux utilisés. L’agromine, qui vise à recycler les métaux stratégiques de l’environnement, représente alors une stratégie écologique et prometteuse pour la gestion durable de ces agrosystèmes. Afin de mieux comprendre les processus contrôlant la pédogenèse et l’évolution des Technosols, ainsi que le potentiel d’agromine sur ces sols, une série d’expériences en conditions contrôlées et sur le terrain ont été réalisées avec (i) Noccaea caerulescens, espèce hyperaccumulatrice de Cd, Ni et Zn (ii) sur des Technosols construits à partir de matériaux délaissés contaminés ou non en métaux (iii) amendés ou non en produits résiduaires organiques (compost ou biochar). A l’échelle du terrain, les résultats attestent que les propriétés des Technosols construits sont fortement influencées par les matériaux parents utilisés. Les sous-produits industriels utilisés dans la construction de sol peuvent avoir un effet initial indésirable pour la production de biomasse végétale due à l’augmentation de la salinité du sol. Une caractérisation fine de la spéciation des métaux a mis en évidence une évolution très rapide des Technosols, en particulier, la dissolution et la lixiviation des phases minérales solubles et la formation de nouvelles phases sorbantes (oxydes de Fe et de Mn) réduisant la disponibilité chimique des métaux. En conditions contrôlées, les amendements en biochar ou en compost tendent à améliorer la disponibilité en éléments nutritifs. Ceci peut être attribué à l’augmentation des activités enzymatiques et de la diversité microbienne, tant structurelle que fonctionnelle, en particulier lors d’addition de compost. Il en résulte une augmentation des teneurs en éléments essentiels dans les parties aériennes de la plante. Concernant les éléments en traces, l’addition au sol de biochar conduit à une diminution de leur disponibilité, alors qu’un effet inverse a été observé lors d’addition de compost. Toutefois les deux amendements augmentent les teneurs en métaux dans les parties aériennes avec un effet supérieur du compost par rapport au biochar. Ainsi, l’espèce hyperaccumulatrice Noccaea caerulescens a montré son aptitude à s’établir sur des Technosols peu fertiles et à concentrer Cd et Zn à des valeurs supérieures au seuil d’hyperaccumulation démontrant la faisabilité de l’agromine de ces métaux. Par ailleurs, les deux amendements organiques semblent pertinents pour améliorer la phytoextraction sur des Technosols construits.
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- 2016
43. Optimisation des cultures d’agromine du Cd et du Zn sur des Technosols construits
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Kanso, Ali and UL, Thèses
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Pedogenesis ,[SDV.SA] Life Sciences [q-bio]/Agricultural sciences ,Technosol construit ,Dynamique des métaux ,Agromining ,Métaux-Bioaccumulation ,Phytoextraction ,Agromine ,Crucifères ,Metals dynamics ,Technosol construction ,Engrais et amendements ,Technosols ,Phytorestauration ,Pédogenèse - Abstract
In the context of the increasing scarcity of non-renewable natural resources, the soil engineering has already allowed to build fertile Technosols exclusively from the recycling of abandoned industrial byproducts. However, it has also been shown that plant growth can be limited by various constraints related to the presence of inorganic contaminants in the used materials. Therefore agromining, which aims to recycle strategic metals from the environment, represents a promising strategy for ecological and sustainable management of these agricultural systems. To better understand the processes controlling pedogenesis and evolution of Technosols and the potential of agromining on these soils, a series of experiments in controlled conditions and field were performed with (i) Noccaea caerulescens, a hyperaccumulator species of Cd and Zn, (ii) on Technosols constructed from abandoned materials (iii) amended or not with organic compounds (compost or biochar). At the field scale, the results attest that Technosols properties are strongly influenced by the used parent materials. Industrial by-products used in soil construction can have an adverse effect for the initial plant biomass production due to the increase in soil salinity. A detailed characterization of metal speciation highlighted a very rapid evolution of Technosols in particular the dissolution and leaching of soluble mineral phases and the formation of new sorbent phases (Fe oxides and Mn) reducing the chemical availability metals. Under controlled conditions, biochar or compost amendments tend to improve nutrient availability. This can be attributed to the increase in enzyme activities and microbial diversity, at both structural and functional level, particularly in case of compost addition. This results an increase of essential elements content in the aerial parts of the plant. Regarding trace elements, adding to the soil biochar leads to a decrease of their availability, while an opposite effect was observed during compost addition. However, the two amendments increase the concentration of metals in shoots with a superior effect of compost with respect to biochar. Thus, hyperaccumulator species Noccaea caerulescens has shown its ability to establish on low fertility Technosols and concentrate high levels of Cd and Zn above the threshold of hyperaccumulation demonstrating then the feasibility of agromining of these metals. Moreover, both amendments appeared relevant to improve phytoextraction from abandoned industrial materials., Dans le contexte de la rareté croissante des ressources naturelles non renouvelables, le génie pédologique permet de construire des Technosols fertiles exclusivement à partir du recyclage de sous-produits industriels délaissés. Cependant, la croissance des plantes peut être limitée par différentes contraintes liées à la présence de contaminants inorganiques dans les matériaux utilisés. L’agromine, qui vise à recycler les métaux stratégiques de l’environnement, représente alors une stratégie écologique et prometteuse pour la gestion durable de ces agrosystèmes. Afin de mieux comprendre les processus contrôlant la pédogenèse et l’évolution des Technosols, ainsi que le potentiel d’agromine sur ces sols, une série d’expériences en conditions contrôlées et sur le terrain ont été réalisées avec (i) Noccaea caerulescens, espèce hyperaccumulatrice de Cd, Ni et Zn (ii) sur des Technosols construits à partir de matériaux délaissés contaminés ou non en métaux (iii) amendés ou non en produits résiduaires organiques (compost ou biochar). A l’échelle du terrain, les résultats attestent que les propriétés des Technosols construits sont fortement influencées par les matériaux parents utilisés. Les sous-produits industriels utilisés dans la construction de sol peuvent avoir un effet initial indésirable pour la production de biomasse végétale due à l’augmentation de la salinité du sol. Une caractérisation fine de la spéciation des métaux a mis en évidence une évolution très rapide des Technosols, en particulier, la dissolution et la lixiviation des phases minérales solubles et la formation de nouvelles phases sorbantes (oxydes de Fe et de Mn) réduisant la disponibilité chimique des métaux. En conditions contrôlées, les amendements en biochar ou en compost tendent à améliorer la disponibilité en éléments nutritifs. Ceci peut être attribué à l’augmentation des activités enzymatiques et de la diversité microbienne, tant structurelle que fonctionnelle, en particulier lors d’addition de compost. Il en résulte une augmentation des teneurs en éléments essentiels dans les parties aériennes de la plante. Concernant les éléments en traces, l’addition au sol de biochar conduit à une diminution de leur disponibilité, alors qu’un effet inverse a été observé lors d’addition de compost. Toutefois les deux amendements augmentent les teneurs en métaux dans les parties aériennes avec un effet supérieur du compost par rapport au biochar. Ainsi, l’espèce hyperaccumulatrice Noccaea caerulescens a montré son aptitude à s’établir sur des Technosols peu fertiles et à concentrer Cd et Zn à des valeurs supérieures au seuil d’hyperaccumulation démontrant la faisabilité de l’agromine de ces métaux. Par ailleurs, les deux amendements organiques semblent pertinents pour améliorer la phytoextraction sur des Technosols construits.
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44. Influence of biochar and compost on activities and genetic structure of rhizosphere microbial community in Technosols
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KANSO, Ali, Sirguey, Catherine, Benizri, Émile, El-Semrani, Antoine, Kobeissi, Ahmad, and Echevarria, Guillaume
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compost ,Vegetal Biology ,sol ,communauté microbienne ,fertilité des sols ,charbon de bois ,propriété biologique du sol ,propriété biochimique ,phytoextraction ,sous produit industriel ,friche ,structure génétique ,rhizosphère ,Biologie végétale ,technosol - Abstract
The LORVER project, supported by Lorraine Region (France) and European Union (FEDER), aims to create industrial chains for plant biomass production, from derelict lands and industrial by-products.[br/] In this work, phytoextraction was used as a sustainable restoration technology allowing metals recovery from constructed Technosols with industrial soil and byproducts. The effect on the microbiological and soil biochemical properties, which are known to play a key role in soil functioning and fertility, was assessed.
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- 2015
45. CROSS-CULTURAL PUBLIC RELATIONS: IMPLICATIONS FOR AMERICAN AND ARAB PUBLIC RELATIONS PRACTITIONERS
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Kanso, Ali, Sinno, Abdul Karim, and Adams, William
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Public relations -- Analysis ,Stereotype (Psychology) in mass media -- Comparative analysis ,Cross-cultural orientation -- Research ,Business ,Business, general ,Business, international - Published
- 2001
46. TRANSLOCATION OF HEAVY METALS IN Zea mays L. TREATED WITH WASTEWATER AND CONSEQUENCES ON MORPHOPHYSIOLOGICAL ASPECTS
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Kobaissi, Ahmad, Kanso, Ali, Kanbar, Hussein, Université Libanaise, Laboratoire Sols et Environnement (LSE), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)-Université de Lorraine (UL), Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire des Environnements Continentaux (LIEC), Université de Lorraine (UL)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Observatoire Terre et Environnement de Lorraine (OTELo), Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Université de Lorraine (UL)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Université de Lorraine (UL)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Institut Ecologie et Environnement (INEE), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), and Kanbar, Hussein
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[SDE] Environmental Sciences ,roots ,metal ,tallo ,[SDV.SA.STA] Life Sciences [q-bio]/Agricultural sciences/Sciences and technics of agriculture ,aguas residuales ,maíz ,metales ,corn ,[SDV.SA.STA]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Agricultural sciences/Sciences and technics of agriculture ,physiology ,[SDE]Environmental Sciences ,hojas ,stem ,leaves ,wastewater ,fisiología ,raíces - Abstract
Utilization of treated wastewater has become an alternative for crop irrigation due to freshwater scarcity. For that reason, a pot experiment was conducted using treated wastewater from a Lebanese wastewater treatment plant as an irrigation source to study the effect on the physical and morphophysiological performance of Zea mays L. Treatments with 50 % wastewater showed superior characteristics for some of the plant's features, such as leaf area, plant dry mass, nitrate reductase activity and chlorophyll content; while those treated with 100 % wastewater negatively affected the plant's growth. Cadmium was the only metal that was mostly accumulated in the leaf for all treatments, while other metals were accumulated in the roots (Na and Fe), stem (Zn and K) or in either root or leaf according to concentration of wastewater. Major elements to the plant, such as sodium and potassium were highly accumulated in the plants treated with 50 and 100 % wastewater, nevertheless, metals were also accumulated (order: Fe > Cu > Cd > Zn), but at lower amounts, and only cadmium content in the plant is considered harmful to feeding livestock, while zinc is considered potentially harmful. Finally, proper irrigation with wastewater can boost plant's growth, and therefore can be used as an alternative of traditional irrigation., El uso del agua residual tratada para irrigar los cultivos se ha vuelto una alternativa común debido a la escasez de agua dulce. Por esa razón, en este trabajo se presentan los resultados de un experimento en el que se utilizó el agua proveniente de una planta de tratamiento de agua residual libanesa, como fuente de riego, para estudiar los efectos en el desempeño físico y morfofisiológico de Zea mays L. Los tratamientos con 50 % de agua residual mostraron características superiores para algunos rasgos de la planta, como el área foliar, el peso seco, la actividad de la nitrato reductasa y el contenido clorofílico, mientras que aquellas tratadas con el 100 % de agua residual, mostraron efectos negativos en su crecimiento. El cadmio resultó ser el único metal que fue almacenado principalmente en la hoja para todos los tratamientos, mientras que otros metales se acumularon en las raíces (Na y Fe), en el tallo (Zn y K) o en la raíz u hoja, dependiendo de la concentración del agua residual. Los elementos importantes para las plantas, como el sodio y el potasio se encontraron en grandes concentraciones en las plantas tratadas con 50 y 100 % de agua residual, sin embargo, algunos metales también se almacenaron (en el siguiente orden: Fe > Cu > Cd > Zn), pero en cantidades menores. Únicamente el contenido de cadmio en la planta es considerado dañino si se consume, mientras que el zinc es potencialmente dañino. Finalmente, una irrigación apropiada con agua residual puede promover el crecimiento de la planta y, por tanto, puede ser utilizada como una alternativa al riego tradicional.
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- 2014
47. Meaningful obstacles remain to standardization of international services advertising
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Kanso, Ali, primary, Nelson, Richard Alan, additional, and Kitchen, Philip James, additional
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- 2015
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48. A variant of Baptista's encryption scheme
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Kanso, Ali, primary, Ghebleh, M., additional, and Noura, Hassan, additional
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- 2015
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49. A blind chaos-based watermarking technique
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Ghebleh, Mohammad, primary, Kanso, Ali, additional, and Own, Hala S., additional
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- 2013
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50. Cryptosystems based on continued fractions
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Kanso, Ali, primary
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- 2010
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