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IEEE

Optimizing Heart Disease Prediction Models through SMOTE: Addressing Data Imbalance

Waheeb Baddah, Hamzah Ali Qasem, Ayman Alsabry, Rana Saleh Al Gawani, Wafa Mohammed Alzuraiqi, FE Hanash

2024 4th International Conference on Emerging Smart Technologies and Applications (eSmarTA) · 2024 · pp. 1–10

The problem of data imbalance poses a significant challenge in the field of medical diagnostics, particularly in heart disease prediction using machine learning models. This study investigates the application of the Synthetic Minority Over-sampling Technique (SMOTE) to address this imbalance…

Computer Science and Information Technology
heart disease prediction SMOTE Machine learning Imbalance Datasets
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IEEE

Locate, promote and split: An exponentially fast localization algorithm for wireless sensor networks

A. M. Abbas and Hamzah Ali Qasem

2nd International Conference on Contemporary Computing and Informatics, IC3I · 2016 · pp. 131–136

Development of algorithms for discovering the location of nodes in a wireless sensor network is a task that offers a lot challenges to the research community. In this paper, we present a protocol for locating nodes in a wireless sensor…

Computer Science and Information Technology
Wireless sensor networks localization protocol
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IEEE

AnchLP: An Anchor-based Localization Protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks

A. M. Abbas and Hamzah Ali Qasem

International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communications and Informatics, ICACCI 2014 · 2014 · pp. 2122–2128

evising a protocol for localization in a wireless sensor network is a formidable task. In this paper, we present a localization protocol for a wireless sensor network. In our protocol, a sensor computes its location using the locations of either…

Computer Science and Information Technology
Localization anchors wireless sensor networks
Journal article
SPRINGER

VirP: Virtual Points Based Localization Scheme for Wireless Sensor Networks

A. M. Abbas and Hamzah Ali Qasem

Wireless Personal Communications. · 2017 · Vol. 97 · No. 2 · pp. 2951–2970

Designing a scheme for facilitating sensors in a WSN to compute their own locations is a challenging task. In this paper, we propose a scheme that equips sensors to estimate their own locations. In the proposed scheme, a sensor adds…

Computer Science and Information Technology
Wireless sensor networks Localization Range-free localization
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IEEE

An Optimal Framework Based on the GentleBoost Algorithm and Bayesian Optimization for the Prediction of Breast Cancer Patients' Survivability

Ayman Alsabry Malek Algabri Amin Mohamed Ahsan Mogeeb A. A. Mosleh F. E. Hanash Hamzah Ali Abdulrahman Qasem

International Journal of Computing · 2024 · Vol. 2 · No. 23 · pp. 85–93

Breast cancer is a primary cause of cancer-associated mortality among women globally, and early detection and personalized treatment are critical for improving patient outcomes. In this study, we propose an optimal framework for predicting breast cancer patient survivability using the…

Computer Science and Information Technology
Data Exploration GentleBoost algorithm Hyperparameters Tuning Machine Learning SEER breast cancer dataset
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IEEE

An Optimized Framework Based on Data Exploration and Dynamic Ensemble-Based Models for Breast Cancer Prediction

Ayman Alsabry Hamzah Ali Abdulrahman Qasem Malek Algabri Amin Mohamed Ahsan Mogeeb A. A. Mosleh F. E. Hanash

International Journal of Computing · 2024 · Vol. 2 · No. 23 · pp. 254–267

Breast cancer (BC) is a major global health concern. Detecting BC at an early stage gives more treatment options and can help avoid more aggressive treatments. The use of machine learning (ML) in BC prediction offers significant potential for improving…

Computer Science and Information Technology
Data Exploration Ensemble Classifier Hyperparameters Tuning Machine Learning
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IEEE

Impact of Solar Energy Usage on Organizations’ Energy Needs: Evidence from Private Banks in Yemen

Ayman Abduh Alsabry, Hamzah Ali Qasem, Mogeeb Mosleh

International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research · 2021 · Vol. 4 · No. 12

Republic of Yemen is a developing country. It depends on oil for the life needs. Regarding the availability of renewable energy resources, the country has huge solar resources. Due to crises and civil wars, most organizations turned to alternative energy…

Computer Science and Information Technology
Organization’s need Overall Satisfaction Renewable Energy Resources Solar Energy Structural equation modeling
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The influence of motivation factors on project performance in construction projects in Yemen

W Alaghbari, B Sultan, SQ Al-Yousfi

Queen Arwa University Journal · 2020 · Vol. 25 · No. 25 · pp. 25–25

This quantitative research probes the structural influence of modern human resource motivation factors on project delivery metrics across Yemen’s building and civil engineering sectors. By gathering field data during active structural crises, the study proves that robust non-monetary recognition setups…

Engineering Architecture Engineering
Motivation factors Project performance Construction
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An assessment of the level of awareness of biodiversity among students at Sanaa university, Yemen

A Alsanoy, W Alaghbari, A Al-Arifi, WA Ali

Annals of Agricultural Science, Moshtohor · 2013

This paper assesses the level of awareness and perception of biodiversity conservation among undergraduate students at Sana’a University, Yemen. Utilizing a structured survey methodology, the research evaluates students’ environmental knowledge, attitudes, and the role of higher education curricula in fostering…

Engineering Architecture Engineering
Biodiversity awareness Assessment Students
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Hedonic Model Applied to Identifying the Significant Factors Affecting Housing Cost in Yemen

W Alaghbari, Y Almolhem, A Alsanoy

Procedia Engineering / ScienceDirect Building Control Series · 2011

This research deploys an econometric Hedonic Model formulation to identify, rank, and analyze the major implicit variables altering housing property values and construction costs across Yemeni cities. The paper evaluates structural space configuration, spatial locational dynamics, and public utility access…

Engineering Architecture Engineering
Hedonic model Applied Significant factors