CIRC Publications

CIRC Publications

M. Sarrab, M. Elbasir and L. Elgamel, The Technical, Non-technical Issues and the Challenges of Migration to Free and Open Source Software, International Journal of Computer Science Issues (IJCSI), Vol. 10, Issue. 2. No. 3. PP. 464-496. March 2013

M. Sarrab, N. Alalwan and A. Alzahrani. Future of Education System with M-Learning. 22nd International Conference on Management of Technology, Sience Technology and Innovation in the Emerging Markets Economy. April 14th to 18th 2013. Porto Alegre, Brazil.

M. Sarrab, M. Elbasir and L. Elgamel, An Overview of the Technical Challenges of Migration to Open Source Software. Free and Open Source Software Conference (FOSSC-13), Muscat Oman. pp 39-42. Feb 18-19, 2013

Osama M. Hussain Rehman, Hadj Bourdoucen and Mohamed Ould-khaoua, "Impact of NS-2 as FOSS Simulation Tool for Research in Vehicular Ad-hoc Networks", Free & Open Source Software Conference (FOSSC-13), pp. 34 - 38, Muscat - Oman, 2013.

Osama M. Hussain and Imran A. Tasadduq, “Performance of 16-state TCM MC-CDMA with Various SUD techniques over Downlink Wireless Channels”, International Journal of Autonomous and Adaptive Communications Systems (IJAACS), Inderscience Journals, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 149 - 166, 2013.

Ibrahim M. Hussain, M. Kamran Khan, Mohammad Naseem, Aisha Ajmal, Osama M. Hussain, "Improved Bit Plane Splicing LSB Technique for Secret Data Hiding in Images Using Linear Congruent Method", International Journal of Image Graphics and Signal Processing (IJIGSP), Vol.4, No.7, pp. 1 - 14, July 2012.

Ammar Abbas, Ibrahim M. Hussain, Osama M. Hussain, “Fairness and Quality of Service Issues and Analysis of IEEE 802.11e Wireless LAN,” International Journal of Information and Communication Engineering, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 184 - 190, 2010.
Jerry Yao Deku, Mohammad Sarrab and Hamza Aldabbas. Three Tier level Data Warehouse Architecture For Ghanaian Petroleum Industry. International Journal of Database Management Systems (IJDMS) Vol. 4, No. 5, pp 47-59. October 2012.
M. Sarrab, L. Elgamel and H. Aldabbas. Mobile Learning (M-Learning) and Educational Environments. International Journal of Distributed and Parallel Systems (IJDPS) Vol. 3, No. 4, pp 31-38 July 2012.
Al-Badi A., Bourdoucen H. 2011. Feasibility analysis of renewable hybrid energy supply options for Masirah Island", International Journal of Sustainable Engineering.
Al-Lawati A., Bourdoucen H., 2011. Improvement of RMSE in Optical Fiber Communication Systems Using RBF ANN Post Processing Approach", The Journal of Electrical Engineering.
Al-Badi A., Bourdoucen H. 2011. Study and Design of Hybrid Diesel -Wind Stand-Alone System for Remote Area in Oman”, The International Journal of Sustainable Energy.
H. Bourdoucen, M. Dehmas and E. Yallaoui, “Analysis and Simulation of Planar Semiconductor Structures Using a Semi-Analytical Technique”, The Journal of Engineering Research, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp- 62-69. 2010.
S. Al-Hashmi, H. Bourdoucen, R. Al-Mahrooqi, R. Al-Belushi, N. Jumaand and S. Al-Mukhaini, "Opinion Gathering for Sultan Qaboos University Long Term Strategic Plan 2012-2025", proceedings of International Workshop 9-10 Nov 2010, SQU. pp- 93-118.
H. Bourdoucen, A. Al Naamany and A. Al Kalbani, "Impact of Implementing VPN to Secure Wireless LAN", Int. J. Computer, Information, and Sys Science, and Eng., vol 3, no 1, pp 17-22, 2009.
A. Al-Naamany and H. Bourdoucen, “Design and Simulation of a Fuzzy Logic Bandwidth Controller for Users’ Classification and Priorities Allocation", the International Journal of Computers and Applications, vol. 31, no. 1, 2009.
H. Bourdoucen, "Effect of seasonal temperature fluctuations on performance of 160 Gbps transmission with adjustable chromatic dispersion compensation", Journal of High Speed Networks, vol. 17, no 1, pp 51-57, 2008.
A. Al-Naamany, H. Bourdoucen, and W. El Mandhari, “Modeling and Simulation of Quality of Service in VoIP Wireless LAN", Journal of Computing and Information Technology, vol. 16, no 2, pp 131-142, 2008.
Ahmed Al-Naamany M. Meribout, and K. Al-Busaidi, “Design and Implementation of a New Non-Radioactive Machine for Detecting Oil-Water Interfaces in the Oil tank”, IEEE Transaction on Instrumentation and Measurement VOL. 56, NO. 5, October 2007.
A. M. Al-Naamany, A. Al Shidhani, and H. Bourdoucen, “IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN Security Overview”, International Journal of Computer Science and Network Security (IJCSNS), vol. 6, no 5B, pp. 138-156 , 2006.
A.M. Al-Naamany and H. Bourdoucen, "TCP Congestion Control Approach for Improving Network Services", Journal of Network and Systems Management, vol. 13, no 1, pp. 1-6, 2005.
M. Habli M. Meribout, Ahmed Al-Naamany, and K. Al-Busaidi, “In expensive and Accurate measuring Device for Water Constitute in Oil”, The Journal of Engineering Research Vol 3, No1 January 2006.
Ahmed M. Al-Naamany, Ali Al Shidhani, and Hadj Bourdoucen, “IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN Security Overview”, IJCSNS International Journal of Computer Science and Network Security, Vol. 6, No. 5B, May 30, 2006.
Nazar Elfadil, Ali Al Shidhani, Ahmed Al Naamany. “Graphical handwritten and digital signature Integration for secure PKI". Georgian Electronic Scientific Journal: Computer Science and Telecommunications No.2 (9), pp. 195-202. July 2006.
Al Kindi, M., Al Musawi, A., Eltahir, M., and Al Naamany, A. “Analyzing Theoretical Approaches and Their Implications to the Development of Distance Learning Courses Research Project at Sultan Qaboos University”, Malaysian Journal of Distance Learning, vol.7, no 1, June 2005.
H. Bourdoucen, " Effect of line codes and WDM wavelengths on the performance of transmission systems based on the Mach–Zehnder modulator”, OSA America, Journal of Optical Networking, vol. 3, no 2, pp. 92-99, 2004.
Afaq Ahmad, Ali Jawad Al-Lawati and Ahmed Mohammed Al-Naamany “Identification of Test Point Insertion Location via Comprehensive Knowledge of Digital System's Nodal Controllability through a Simulated Tool”, Asian Journal of Information Technology 3 (3): 142-147, 2004, Grace Publications Network, 2004.
Lazhar Khriji, Mahmoud Meribout, M. Gabbouj, A. Al-Naamany, “Fuzzy-Based Filtering of Multichannel Images (Invited Paper)”, International Journal of Computational Cognition (http://www.YangSky.com/yangijcc.htm), Volume 2, Number 4, Pages 115–139, December 2004.

Conference Papers

H. Bourdoucen, "High Bit Rate WDM System Performance Evaluation, Effect of Seasonal Temperature Fluctuations", accepted for presentation, 2009 Asia Communications and Photonics Conference and Exhibition, ACP 2009, Shanghai, China, November, 2-6, 2009.
A. Al-Naamany, J. Jervase, H. Bourdoucen and M. Teirab , "Overview on Cooperation in Cellular Wireless Networks", International Conference on Computer, Communication and Power, ICCCP'07, February, 19-21, Muscat, Oman, 2007.
A. Al-Naamany, H. Bourdoucen, A. Al-Belushi, and M. Elzain, , "Using Fuzzy Controller for Bandwidth Prioritization", International Conference on Computer, Communication and Power, ICCCP'07, February, 19-21, Muscat, Oman, 2007.
A. Al-Naamany, H. Bourdoucen, A. Al-Sinani and W. Al-Menthari ,"Contribution to Improving Quality of Service in VoIP Wireless LAN", International Conference on Computer, Communication and Power, ICCCP'07, Feb. 19-21, Muscat, Oman, 2007.
Maqbool R. Al-Maimani, Ahmed Al-Naamany, Ahmed Zaki Abu Bakar, “Searching For Arabic-based Contents: An approach Towards Using Arabic Derivatives”, The 6th International Semantic Web Conference and the 2nd Asian Semantic Web Conference, November 11-15th 2007.
A. Al-Hinai, H. Al-Alawi, A. Al Naamany, H. Bourdoucen, J. Jervase, and M. Elzain, "Retraining Information Communication Technology Teachers to Raise its Level in Sultanate of Oman", International Conference on Computer, Communication and Power, ICCCP'07, February, 19-21, Muscat, Oman, 2007.
Ahmed M. Al-Naamany, H. Bourdoucen, Joseph A. Jervase, and Mohamed Elzain, “Partial Distance Learning Training for Information Technology Education Trainers”, 19th IFIP World Computer Congress 2006, August 20-25, Santiago, Chile 2006.
Ahmed M. Al-Naamany, H. Bourdoucen, Joseph A. Jervase, and Mohamed Elzain, "Raising Training Quality and Industrial Efficiency via Retraining of the Teachers", The 2006 ASAHIL Conference on Education for Sustainable Development, June 19-22, Penang, Malaysia, 2006.
Ahmed M. Al-Naamany, H. Bourdoucen, Joseph A. Jervase, and Mohamed Elzain, “Training the Trainer through Partial Distance Learning Approach”, ICODE 2006 conference, March 27-29, Muscat, Oman, 2006.
H. Bourdoucen and A. Al-Naamany, "Performance Evaluation of WDM Fiber Systems With Wavelength Detuning", International conference on Intelligent systems ( ICIS-2005 ), Dec 1-3, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2005.
Maqbool Maymani, Ahmed Al-Naamany and Otto Spaniol, “Towards Service-Oriented E-Learning Systems”, ICODE 2006, Muscat 27-29 March 2006.
Wadheh Al-Mandhery and Ahmed Al-Naamany, “Designing Wireless LAN’s with Signal Strength Consideration”, ICCCP’05, Muscat, Oman 14-16 February 2005.
H. Bourdoucen and A. Al-Naamany “Simulation of Wavelength Detuning Effects on Performance of WDM Optical Transmission Systems", International Conference On Computational Intelligence (ICCI 2004) , 15-17 December, Istanbul, Turkey, 2004.
A. A. Al Naamani, A. M. Al Naamany, and H. Bourdoucen, "Multilayered Congestion Control", Proceeding of Communication Systems and Networks, CSN 2004, September 1-3, Marbella, Spain, 2004.
Mubarak M. S. Al-Sawafi, Joseph A. Jervase, "A Micro-Genetic Algorithm-Based CDMA Multi-User Detector," Proceedings of the Second Annual Conference on Communication Networks and Services Research (CNSR'04), pp.175- 180, Fredericton, N.B., Canada, 2004.
Ahmed A. Al Naamany, Ahmed M. Al Naamani and H Bourdoucen, "TCP Based Layered Multicast Network Congestion Control", International Conference on Telecommunications, ICT'04, August 1-6, Fortaleza, Brazil, 2004.
M. Habli, M.Meribout, A.Al-Naamany, and K.Al Busaidi “Inexpensive & Accurate Measuring Device for Water Constitute in Oil”, Proceeding of
Mansoura International Engineering Conference, 2004.
M. Habli, M.Meribout, A.Al-Naamany, and K.Al Busaidi “Inexpensive & Accurate Measuring Device for Water Constitute in Oil”, Proceeding of
Mansoura International Engineering Conference, 2004.
Ahmad A., Al-Busaidi, S, Al-Naamany, A. M. and Al-Musharafi. M. J., (March 24 – 26, 2003) “Measurement Techniques of LFSR Sequences” International Symposium on Wireless Systems and Networks (ISWSN’03), King Fahad University of Petroleum Dahran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, March 24 – 26, 2003.

Intellectual property:

A. Al-Naamany and M. Meribout, “Emulsion Layer Detection Apparatus and Method using High Frequency Ultrasonic-based Technique” , GCC Patent No. GCC/P/2005/5205.

Books and Chapters in Books:

Dominique Gaiti, Guy Pujolle, Ahmed Al Naamany, Hadj Bourdoucen and Lazhar Khriji "Network Control and Engineering for QoS, Security and Mobility II". Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2003 ISBN 1-4020-7616-9.

Technical Reports

H. Bourdoucen, “Study of Electromagnetic Radiation Levels as Practiced by EM Radiating Equipment Installers in Oman", Nawras Telecom, 2011.
H. Bourdoucen, A. Naamany and M. Meribout, "Design and Testing of a Sand Detector", 2010.
A report on ICT utilization in education at SQU was submitted to the ministry of Transport and Communications as per H.E. SQU V.C. instructions. (2008-2009).
In March 2007 Dr. Yaqoob Al-Raisi joined the Center. His primary task was to prepare technical reports in a format publishable on the Center’s website.
“Fiber Optic Sensing and Integration into Optical Communications Systems”, 2008, Report submitted to SQU, A. Al-Lawati and H. Bourdoucen.
List of technical reports prepared in the period March to July 2007:

o IP-Telephony Technologies

o Video Conferencing

o Wireless Personal Multimedia Communications.

o Power-Line Broadband Communication.

Development of an Intelligent Multi-Sensor Multi-Phase Flow Meter, Petroleum Development of Oman (PDO), 2006.
Development of an Emulsion Layer Detector, Petroleum Development of Oman (PDO), 2006.
Development of an oil/water level measurement, Petroleum Development of Oman (PDO), 2003.
Development of a BS&W water cut measurement device, Petroleum Development of Oman (PDO), 2003.