http://publicationslist.org/data/aleebrahim/atom.xml Nader Ale Ebrahimhttp://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim$basepathfavicon.icoRecent additions to Nader Ale Ebrahim's PublicationsList.org pagehttp://publicationslist.org/publications.png2012-06-17T18:52:23Z http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid44 2012-02-07T00:54:22Z

This paper presents the results of empirical research conducted during March to September 2009. The study focused on the influence of virtual research and development (R&D) teams within Malaysian manufacturing small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The specific objective of the study is better understanding of the application of collaborative technologies in business, to find the effective fac...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Salwa Hanim Abdul Rashid, Zahari Taha, M A Wazed (2012) <i>Advanced Materials Research</i> <i></i> <i>http://www.scientific.net/AMR.433-440.1653.pdf http://www.ttp.net/978-3-03785-319-1.html http://www.ttp.net/978-3-03785-319-1/27.html http://aleebrahim.com/Journal%20Papers/AMR.433-440.1653.pdf http://ssrn.com/abstract=1999447 %> internal-pdf://AMR.433-440.1653-0324831256/AMR.433-440.1653.pdf internal-pdf://Advanced Materials Research-1067896860/Advanced Materials Research.jpg internal-pdf://Advanced Materials Research-1-2504681757/Advanced Materials Research-1.jpg</i> 433-440: 1653-1659<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid43 2012-02-07T00:52:20Z

Use of common parts for different products (commonality) is important methods for managing product variety and preserving competitiveness in the age of mass customization and supply chain competition. In literature, the advantages of inclusion of common components in a product family are well established. Unfortunately, most of the works have been conducted via simulation or conceptual thinking. T...<br/><br/>M A Wazed, S Ahmed, Y Nukman, Nader Ale Ebrahim (2012) <i>Applied Mechanics and Materials</i> <i></i> <i>http://www.scientific.net/AMM www.scientific.net/AMM.110-116.258 http://www.scientific.net/AMM.110-116.258 http://aleebrahim.com/Journal%20Papers/Nader-AMM.110-116.258.pdf %> internal-pdf://Nader-AMM.110-116.258-0659445795/Nader-AMM.110-116.258.pdf internal-pdf://Applied Mechanics and Materials-0542001181/Applied Mechanics and Materials.jpg</i> 110-116: 258-266<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid49 2012-06-17T18:52:05Z

At present, the existing literature shows that the factors which influence the effectiveness of virtual teams for new product development are still ambiguous. To address this problem, a research design was developed, which includes detailed literature review, preliminary model and field survey. From literature review, the factors which influence the effectiveness of virtual teams are identified an...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Salwa Hanim Abdul Rashid, Zahari Taha (2012) <i>Scientific Research and Essay</i> <i></i> <i></i> 7: 21 1971-1985<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid45 2012-02-07T00:57:04Z

Problem statement: Although, literature proves the importance of the technology role in the effectiveness of virtual Research and Development (R&D) teams for new product development. However, the factors that make technology construct in a virtual R&D team are still ambiguous. The manager of virtual R&D teams for new product development does not know which type of technology should be used. Approa...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Salwa Hanim Abdul Rashid, Zahari Taha (2012) <i>American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences</i> <i></i> <i>http://thescipub.com/abstract/10.3844/ajeassp.2012.9.14 http://thescipub.com/pdf/10.3844/ajeassp.2012.9.14 http://thescipub.com/html/10.3844/ajeassp.2012.9.14 http://thescipub.com/issue-ajeas/5/1 http://ssrn.com/abstract=1999445 http://works.bepress.com/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1063&context=aleebrahim http://aleebrahim.com/Journal%20Papers/ajeassp.2012.9.14.pdf %> internal-pdf://ajeassp.2012.9.14-3906995213/ajeassp.2012.9.14.pdf %[4 Faburary</i> 5: 1 9-14<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid39 2011-04-20T16:21:56Z

Outline • Find literature associated with the topic. • Search and analyze the literature. • Evaluate the paper before reading. • Cite literature properly. • Make a summary table of reviewed papers. • Avoid plagiarism. • Write a journal article based on literature review.<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim (2011) <i></i><br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid38 2011-04-20T16:16:45Z

Publishing a high quality paper in scientific journals is a halfway of receiving citation in the future. The rest of the way is advertising and disseminating the publications by using the proper “Research Tools”. Familiarity with the tools allows the researcher to increase his/her h-index in the short time. H-index shows the academicians influences in the specified field of research. Therefore...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim (2011) <i></i><br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid40 2011-10-18T17:04:33Z

The number of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those involved with research and development (R&D) programs and employed virtual teams to create the greatest competitive advantage from limited labor are increasing. Global and localized virtual R&D teams are believed to have high potential for the growth of SMEs. Due to the fast-growing complexity of new products coupled with new emer...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Salwa Hanim Abdul Rashid, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Zahari Taha (2011) <i>Industrial Engineering and Management Systems</i> <i></i> <i></i> 10: 2 109-114<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid36 2011-03-08T11:33:29Z

This paper presents the results of empirical research conducted during March to September 2009. The study focused on the influence of virtual research and development (R&D) teams within Malaysian manufacturing small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The specific objective of the study is better understanding of the application of collaborative technologies in business, to find the effective fac...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim Shamsuddin Ahmed Salwa Hanim Abdul Rashid Zahari Taha M. A. Wazed (2011) <i></i> <i>2nd International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Technologies (MIMT 2011)</i> <i></i> 2: V2-114 - V2-117<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid48 2012-05-04T03:28:23Z

Introduction: Collaboration is becoming increasingly important in creating the knowledge that makes business more competitive. Virtual teams are growing in popularity [1] and many organizations have responded to their dynamic environments by introducing virtual teams. Additionally, the rapid development of new communication technologies such as the Internet has accelerated this trend so that today...<br/><br/>Ale Ebrahim, Nader Shamsuddin Ahmed Zahari Taha (2011) <i>Academic Leadership Journal</i> <i></i> <i></i> 9: 3 1-7<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid47 2012-05-04T03:25:26Z

Introduction: With the advent of the global economy and high-speed Internet, online collaboration is fast becoming the norm in education and industry [1]. Information technology (IT) creates many new inter-relationships among businesses, expands the scope of industries in which a company must compete to achieve the competitive advantage. Information systems and technology allow companies to coordi...<br/><br/>Ale Ebrahim, Nader Shamsuddin Ahmed Zahari Taha (2011) <i>Academic Leadership Journal</i> <i></i> <i></i> 9: 4 1-5<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid46 2012-02-07T01:00:56Z

Knowledge workers (KW) play an important role in the effectiveness of virtual R&D teams for new product development. A large amount of KW literature focuses at the individual level and less attention paid on virtual R&D teams with dispersed knowledge workers. From KW point of view, the factors that required for effective virtual teams are unclear. To address this gap, base on the literature review...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Salwa Hanim Abdul Rashid, Zahari Taha (2011) <i></i> <i>International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Renewable Energy 2011 (ICMERE2011)</i> <i>www.cuet.ac.bd/icmere %> internal-pdf://204-2266259275/204.pdf</i> : 1-5<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid42 2012-02-07T01:03:30Z

Literature proves the importance of the role of information technology in increasing the effectiveness of virtual R&D teams’ communication for new product development. However, the factors that make information technology construct in a virtual R&D team are still ambiguous. Managers of virtual R&D teams for new product development do not know “which type of technology should be used”. To add...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Salwa Hanim Abdul Rashid, Zahari Taha (2011) <i></i> <i>United Kingdom - Malaysia - Ireland Engineering Science Conference 2011 (UMIES 2011) </i> <i></i> : 495-502<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid27 2010-09-27T02:30:49Z

New product development (NPD) in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) virtual team has not been systematically investigated in developing countries. Literatures have shown no significant differences between traditional NPD and virtual NPD in general. New product development especially for SMEs virtual team are somewhat lacking in the literature and constitute a research gap. This paper aims t...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Zahari Taha (2010) <i></i> <i>International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM2010)</i> <i>http://aleebrahim.com/Conferenc%20Papers/Envisages%20of%20New%20Product%20Developments%20in%20Small%20and%20Medium.pdf %> internal-pdf://Nader 172-IEOM 2010-3458269696/Nader 172-IEOM 2010.pdf</i> : 1-10<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid8 2011-02-22T03:01:01Z

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are indeed the engines of global economic growth. Their continued growth is a major subject for the economy and employment of any country. Towards that end, virtual research and development (R&D) could be a viable option to sustain and ease the operations of SMEs. However, literature shows there has not been a great deal of research into the diverse charac...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Zahari Taha (2010) <i>International Journal of the Physical Sciences</i> <i></i> <i>http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1674011 http://www.academicjournals.org/IJPS/PDF/pdf2010/July/Ebrahim%20et%20al.pdf http://www.academicjournals.org/IJPS/abstracts/abstracts/abstract2010/July/Ebrahim%20et%20al.htm %> internal-pdf://Ebrahim%2520et%2520al-0354813952/Ebrahim%2520et%2520al.pdf</i> 5: 7 916–930<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid10 2010-09-27T02:06:14Z

Virtual teams give many advantages to organizations, including increased knowledge sharing and improve organizational performance. Virtual teams have altered the expectations and boundaries of knowledge worker’s interactions and make a new opportunity to develop the business. In this paper, we present summary results of an online survey. The online questionnaire was emailed by using a simple ran...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Salwa Hanim Abdul Rashid, Zahari Taha (2010) <i></i> <i>International Conference on Entrepreneurship Across Boundaries</i> <i>http://aleebrahim.com/Conferenc%20Papers/A%20New%20Opportunity%20to%20Develop%20a%20Business-ICoEAB%202010.pdf %> internal-pdf://A New Opportunity to Develop a Business-ICoEAB 2010-2081250816/A New Opportunity to Develop a Business-ICoEAB 2010.pdf</i> : 1-5<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid28 2010-09-27T02:33:58Z

In this paper, advantages and drawbacks of virtual teams in research and development (R&D) are studied. With the globalization of commercial practices and advances in information and communication technologies, increasing numbers of enterprises are establishing cross-functional, geographically distributed virtual teams. Virtual teams in R&D are designed to access external resources and knowledge t...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Zahari Taha (2010) <i></i> <i>6th International Communication & Information Technology Management Conference (ICTM 2010)</i> <i></i> : 1-5<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid9 2010-09-27T01:08:26Z

Increasingly competitive global markets and accelerating technological changes have increased the need for people to contact via electronic medium to have daily updates, the people those who could not able to meet face to face every day. Those who contact via electronic medium i.e. Virtual Team, are having number of benefit but to achieve these potential benefits, however, leaders need to overcome...<br/><br/>M R R R Raval, Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Zahari Taha (2010) <i>Journal of Information, Knowledge and Research in Business Management and Administration</i> <i></i> <i>http://aleebrahim.com/Journal%20Papers/WORK%20TOGETHER.pdf http://www.ejournal.aessangli.in/BusinessManagementandAdministration.php http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1680850 %> internal-pdf://WORK TOGETHER-4135440640/WORK TOGETHER.pdf</i> 1: 1 1-3<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid32 2011-02-22T02:58:39Z

This paper explores potential advantages of using virtual teams for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a comprehensive review on various aspects of virtual teams. Based on the standing of the pertinent literatures, attempt has been made to study the aspects by online survey method in Iran and Malaysia. In both countries, SMEs play an important role in their economies, employments, and ...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Zahari Taha (2010) <i>African Journal of Business Management</i> 4: 11 2368-2379<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid37 2011-03-08T11:40:26Z

The number of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those involved with research and development (R&D) programs and employed virtual teams to create the greatest competitive advantage from limited labor are increasing. Global and localized virtual R&D teams are believed to have a high potential for SMEs growth. Due to the fast growing complexity of the new product, coupled with new emerg...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim Shamsuddin Ahmed Salwa Hanim Abdul Rashid Zahari Taha (2010) <i></i> <i>The 11th Asia Pacific Industrial Engineering and Management Systems Conference 2010 (APIEMS 2010) </i> <i></i> : <br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid35 2010-12-11T07:05:57Z

The number of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those involved with research and development (R&D) programs and employed virtual teams to create the greatest competitive advantage from limited labor are increasing. Global and localized virtual R&D teams are believed to have a high potential for SMEs growth. Due to the fast growing complexity of the new product, coupled with new emerg...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim , Shamsuddin Ahmed, Salwa Hanim Abdul Rashid, Zahari Taha (2010) <i>The 11th Asia Pacific Industrial Engineering and Management Systems Conference (APIEMS 2010), 7 – 10 December 2010, Melaka, Malaysia. </i> 1-6<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid33 2011-02-22T02:59:45Z

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered as an engine for economic growth all over the world and especially for developing countries. During the past decade, new product development (NPD) has increasingly been recognized as a critical factor in ensuring the continued survival of SMEs. On the other hand, the rapid rate of market and technological changes has accelerated in the past decade...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Zahari Taha (2010) <i>African Journal of Business Management</i> 4: 11 2247-2257<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid19 2010-09-27T02:05:24Z

Innovation plays a central role in economic development, at regional and national level. In the competitive environment companies are obliged to produce more rapidly, more effectively and more efficiently in new product development which is a result of research and development (R&D) activities. It is necessary for them to put together different capabilities and services with the goal, through coop...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Zahari Taha, Tan Bee Hoon, Shameem Rafik Galea (2009) <i></i> <i>14th International Conference on Thinking (2009 Malaysia) -Theme "Thinking Minds: Nurturing the Design of a Better Future"</i> <i>http://aleebrahim.com/Conferenc%20Papers/Virtuality,%20innovation%20and%20R&D%20activities.pdf %> internal-pdf://ICOT009 Nader Ale Ebrahim et al-0372436480/ICOT009 Nader Ale Ebrahim et al.pdf</i> : 515-529<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid4 2011-02-22T03:03:04Z

Innovation plays a central role in economic development, at the regional and national level. In the competitive environment companies are obliged to produce more rapidly, more effectively and more efficiently in new product development, which is a result of research and development (R&D) activities. It is necessary for them to put together different capabilities and services with the goal, through...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Zahari Taha (2009) <i>European Journal of Scientific Research</i> <i></i> <i></i> 34: 3 297-307<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid6 2011-02-22T03:07:42Z

New interaction tools such as internet allow companies to gain valuable input from research and development (R&D) engineers via virtual teams. Consequently, engineers also get more expertise in diminutive timeframes. Virtual R&D teams present the key impetus to the technology acquisition process. The present knowledge-economy era is characterized by short product life-cycles. Virtual R&D teams may...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Zahari Taha (2009) <i>European Journal of Educational Studies</i> <i></i> <i>http://ozelacademy.com/EJESV1N3_2.pdf http://ozelacademy.com/ejes.htm http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1501445 %> internal-pdf://Nader- EJESV1N3_2-2688557056/Nader- EJESV1N3_2.pdf</i> 1: 3 109-123<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid7 2011-02-22T03:05:43Z

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the driving engine behind economic growth. While SMEs play a critical role in generating employment and supporting trade, they face numerous challenges, the prominent among them are the need to respond to fasting time-to-market, low-cost and rapid solutions to complex organizational problems. Towards that end, research and development (R & D) aspect deserves...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Zahari Taha (2009) <i>Scientific Research and Essay</i> <i></i> <i>http://www.academicjournals.org/sre/contents/2009cont/Dec%202.htm http://www.academicjournals.org/SRE/PDF/pdf2009/Dec%202/Ebrahim%20et%20al.pdf http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1530904 %> internal-pdf://Nader- SREX-Ale Ebrahim et al-2341433857/Nader- SREX-Ale Ebrahim et al.pdf</i> 4: 13 1575–1590<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid3 2011-02-22T03:02:32Z

In today’s dynamic marketplace, manufacturing companies are under strong pressure to introduce new products for long-term survival with their competitors. Nevertheless, every company cannot cope up progressively or immediately with the market requirements due to knowledge dynamics being experienced in the competitive milieu. Increased competition and reduced product life cycles put force upon co...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Zahari Taha (2009) <i>African Journal of Marketing Management</i> <i></i> <i>http://www.academicjournals.org/AJMM/Content/2009cont/Dec.htm %> internal-pdf://Nader Modified stage-gate in AJMM-1294715648/Nader Modified stage-gate in AJMM.pdf</i> 1: 9 211-219<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid2 2011-02-22T03:01:51Z

In the competitive market , virtual teams represent a growing response to the need for fasting time-to- market, low-cost and rapid solutions to complex organizational problems. Virtual teams enable organizations to pool the talents and expertise of employees and non-employees by eliminating time and space barriers . Nowadays, companies are heavily investing in virtual team to enhance their perform...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Zahari Taha (2009) <i>Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences</i> <i></i> <i>http://www.insipub.com/ajbas/2009/2653-2669.pdf http://www.insipub.com/ajbas_july-september_2009.html http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1501443 %> internal-pdf://Nader-AJBAS 3(3)2653-2669-2009-0307013889/Nader-AJBAS 3(3)2653-2669-2009.pdf</i> 3: 3 2653-2669<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid1 2010-09-27T01:26:37Z

Innovation is becoming the most important key issue for company's success in the 21st century. In the competitive environment it is necessary for the enterprises to put together different capabilities and services with the goal. It is widely accepted that innovation can be better achieved by working in team particularly in the virtual environments. The employed web services technology, although ve...<br/><br/>Mohammad Ali Shafia, Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Zahari Taha (2009) <i>International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN09)</i> 2157-2166<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid26 2010-09-27T02:28:13Z

Small firms are indeed the engines of global economic growth. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play an important role to promote economic development. SMEs in the beginning of implementing new technologies always face capital shortage and need technological assistance. Available ERP systems do not fulfill the specific requirements of Small firms. SMEs has scarce resources and manpower therefore...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Zahari Taha (2009) <i></i> <i>First Enterprise Resource Planning conference</i> <i>http://aleebrahim.com/Conferenc%20Papers/SMEs;%20Virtual%20Collaboration%20Teams%20or%20ERP.pdf http://www.civilica.com/EnPaper-IRERP01-IRERP01_001.html %> internal-pdf://SMEs%3B Virtual Collaboration Teams or ERP-0753337600/SMEs%3B Virtual Collaboration Teams or ERP.pdf</i> : 1-12<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid22 2010-09-27T02:15:04Z

As a result of globalization and advances in information and communication technologies, the increased use of virtual teams in business has become prominent. In the competitive environment companies are obliged to produce more rapidly, more effectively and more efficiently. It is necessary for them to put together different capabilities and services with the goal, through cooperation between supp...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Zahari Taha (2009) <i></i> <i>1st Executive MBA Conference</i> <i></i> : <br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid21 2010-09-27T02:12:33Z

New interaction tools such as internet allows companies to gain valuable input from research and development (R&D) engineers via virtual teams. Consequently engineers also get more expertise in diminutive time-frames. Virtual R&D teams present the key impetus to the technology acquisition process. The present knowledge-economy era is characterized by short product life-cycles. Virtual R&D teams ma...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Zahari Taha (2009) <i></i> <i>International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering</i> <i>http://aleebrahim.com/Conferenc%20Papers/Virtual%20Teams%20for%20NPD%20%E2%80%93%20an%20Innovative%20Experience.pdf %> internal-pdf://ICAME 2009-Nader-3410172160/ICAME 2009-Nader.pdf</i> : 1036-1045<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid24 2010-09-27T03:00:24Z

In today’s dynamic marketplace, companies are under strong pressure to introduce new products for long-term survival with their competitors. Besides, every company cannot cope up progressively or immediately with the market requirements due to knowledge dynamics being experienced in competitive milieu. Increased competition and reduced product life cycles put force upon companies to develop new ...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Zahari Taha (2009) <i></i> <i>2nd Seminar on Engineering and Information Technology, (SEIT 2009)</i> <i>http://aleebrahim.com/Conferenc%20Papers/A%20Conceptual%20Model%20of%20Virtual%20Product%20Development%20Process.pdf http://www.ums.edu.my/conferences/SEIT2009 %> internal-pdf://Nader- SEIT-127-A Conceptual Model-2932322816/Nader- SEIT-127-A Conceptual Model.pdf</i> : 191-196<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid25 2010-09-27T02:25:15Z

In today’s dynamic marketplace, manufacturing companies are under strong pressure to introduce new products for long-term survival with their competitors. Nevertheless, every company cannot cope up progressively or immediately with the market requirements due to knowledge dynamics being experienced in the competitive milieu. Increased competition and reduced product life cycles put force upon co...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Zahari Taha, Fatimah Ibrahim, Cheen-Onn Chow, Saad Mekhilef (2009) <i></i> <i>The International Conference for Technical Postgraduates (TECHPOS 2009)</i> <i>http://aleebrahim.com/Conferenc%20Papers/SMEs%20and%20Virtual%20R&D%20Teams%20A%20Motive%20Channel.pdf http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpls/abs_all.jsp?arnumber=5412112 http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/search/srchabstract.jsp?tp=&arnumber=5412112&queryText%3Dale+ebrahim%26openedRefinements%3D*%26searchField%3DSearch+All http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/search/srchabstract.jsp?tp=&arnumber=5412112&queryText%3Dale+ebrahim%26openedRefinements%3D*%26searchField%3DSearch+All&tag=1 %> internal-pdf://Nader-CC01-03-TECHPOS-0271549440/Nader-CC01-03-TECHPOS.pdf</i> : 1-7<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid30 2010-09-27T02:46:28Z

The Information area has revolutionized the workplace. Douglas Kruse, a professor of human resources and the director of the program for disability research at Rutgers University, states that 7% of employed persons with disabilities work 20 hours or more a week from home. While some modern countries have established “virtual teams”, which are said to be comprised of people who are geographical...<br/><br/>Mohammad Ali Shafia, Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Zahari Taha (2009) <i></i> <i>The Second Conference on Electronic City (e-city 2009)</i> <i>http://aleebrahim.com/Conferenc%20Papers/Consideration%20of%20the%20virtual%20team%20work%20and%20disabled%20citizens.pdf http://www.ecityconf.ir/PORTALS/4/PDF/292.pdf http://www.ecityconf.ir/tabid/256/Default.aspx %> internal-pdf://Nader-Second Conference on Electronic City 2009-1797377536/Nader-Second Conference on Electronic City 2009.pdf</i> : 959-966<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid29 2010-09-27T02:43:47Z

A conceptual model is proposed which facilitate the process of technology transfer by applying a virtual R&D team. The underlying hypothesis is responded to competitive challenges, the complex customer requirements and the high instability on the market. The context of the knowledge-based economy introduces a major shift from serial to simultaneous R&D activities in the way technology transfer is ...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Mohammad Ali Shafia, Hamid Tahbaz Tavakoli (2009) <i></i> <i>IAMOT 2009 -The 18th International Conference on Management of Technology</i> <i>http://aleebrahim.com/Conferenc%20Papers/Virtual%20R&D%20team%20Technology%20Transfer%20Facilitator-%20IAMOT2009.pdf %> internal-pdf://Nader Paper IAMOT2009-1569166793-0256774912/Nader Paper IAMOT2009-1569166793.pdf</i> : 1-10<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid20 2010-09-27T02:09:55Z

Innovation is becoming the most important key issue for company’s success in the 21st century. In the competitive environment is necessary for the enterprises to put together different capabilities and services with the goal. It’s a widely accepted that innovation is better achieved by working in team. The employed web services technology, although very popular nowadays but it is still not mat...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Zahari Taha (2009) <i></i> <i>Engineering Education in 2025</i> <i>http://aleebrahim.com/Conferenc%20Papers/Virtual%20R&D%20Teams%20Innovation%20and%20Technology.pdf http://cee.ut.ac.ir/index.html %> internal-pdf://My article on cee web 01-06-09-2000598272/My article on cee web 01-06-09.pdf</i> : 1-14<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/aleebrahim/refid11 2010-09-27T01:40:34Z

National and global collaboration in research and development (R&D) is becoming increasingly important in creating the knowledge that makes research and business more competitive. Multinational enterprises have increased their research and development (R&D) investment in different countries. These multiple sites encourage the development of more ideas, due to the varied international backgrounds i...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Zahari Taha (2008) <i></i> <i>The 9th Asia Pacific Industrial Engineering & Management Systems Conference and the 11th Asia Pacific Regional Meeting of the International Foundation for Production Research</i> <i>http://www.knu.edu.tw/lecture/2008%20APIEMS(BALI)/PAPER/98-447.pdf http://aleebrahim.com/Conferenc%20Papers/Dealing%20with%20Virtual%20R&D%20Teams.pdf %> internal-pdf://98-447-4002129920/98-447.pdf</i> : 795-806<br/>

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This paper provides a comprehensive review on different aspects of virtual teams based on authentic and reputed publications. The purpose of the state-of-the-art literature review is to provide an overview of what is known about the structure and dynamics of R&D collaboration in SMEs. SMEs are the backbone of the world business. The focus of the investigation is on virtual R&D teams in SMEs. After...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Zahari Taha (2008) <i></i> <i>APCMOTTE2008 (Asia pacific Conference on Management of Technology and Technology Entrepreneurship)</i> <i>http://aleebrahim.com/Conferenc%20Papers/Virtual%20R&D%20Teams%20for%20NPD%20in%20SMEs-APCMOTTE%202008.pdf %> internal-pdf://Nader - Full Paper APCMOTTE 06-09-08-3016268801/Nader - Full Paper APCMOTTE 06-09-08.pdf</i> : 1-10<br/>

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Companies will not survive long unless they join a threefold revolution in management itself, innovation, and information technology. Innovation plays a central role in economic development, at regional and national level. In the competitive environment companies are obliged to produce more rapidly, more effectively and more efficiently in new product development which is a result of research and ...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Zahari Taha (2008) <i></i> <i>Proceedings of the International Graduate on Engineering and Science (IGCES'08)</i> <i>http://aleebrahim.com/Conferenc%20Papers/Virtual%20Environments%20Innovation%20and.pdf %> internal-pdf://paper-461- IGCES 2008-3728603136/paper-461- IGCES 2008.pdf</i> : 116-124<br/>

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Research and development (R&D) activities are fundamental drivers of value creation in today’s technology-based Small and Medium enterprises (SMEs). Seemingly, a successful R&D is a task of innovation processes and development of R&D networks with allied companies. There is a perceived lack of understanding regarding the importance of SMEs and their need to continuously enhancing their technolog...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Zahari Taha (2008) <i></i> <i>Seventh conference of Industries and Mines R&D Centers- R&D and Network Value Creation</i> <i>http://aleebrahim.com/Conferenc%20Papers/Nader-%20R&D%20Network%20and%20value%20Creation%20in%20SMEs.pdf http://www.civilica.com/modules.php?name=PaperSearch&op=Abs&topic=CIMRDC07&n=CIMRDC07_011 %> internal-pdf://Nader- R&D Network and value Creation in SMEs-3064056321/Nader- R&D Network and value Creation in SMEs.pdf</i> : 1-6<br/>

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small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are a major part of the industrial economies. Their survival and growth has therefore been a prominent issue. Research and development (R&D) enables firms to create new technologies and/or to build on existing technologies obtained through technology transfer. Nowadays unpredictable environment suggests that many firms seek new ways of conducting their bu...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Zahari Taha (2008) <i></i> <i>2nd Engineering Conference (EnCon 2008)</i> <i>http://aleebrahim.com/Conferenc%20Papers/Virtual%20R&D%20Teams%20A%20Sustainable.pdf %> internal-pdf://Nader EnCon 2008-B-10-2000441600/Nader EnCon 2008-B-10.pdf</i> : 217-223<br/>

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Purpose - The literature on the topic has evolved exponentially since eight years ago. Relaying on a review of studies published in recent years, this article proposes and discusses a framework which incorporates a set of virtual teams involved in a new product development initiative. Design/methodology/approach – A range of academic and practitioner literature related to virtual teams and virt...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Zahari Taha, Ricard Li-Hua, Charles Egbu, Zhongxiu Zhao, Lucy Lu, Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Salford (2008) <i></i> <i>International Conference on Technology Management and Innovation in China: Challenges and Opportunities in the 21st Century</i> <i><Go to ISI>://000281451500016 http://aleebrahim.com/Conferenc%20Papers/CAMOT%20Nader.pdf http://www.scribd.com/doc/11458974/New-Product-Development-in-Virtual-Environment http://www.camot.org/2008conference/2008.htm %> internal-pdf://CAMOT Nader-0236653056/CAMOT Nader.pdf</i> 1: 203-218<br/>

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The internationalization of R&D network is a recent phenomenon. In this knowledge based environment, the driving forces for this phenomenon are digitization, the internet, and high-speed data networks that are keys to address many of the operational issues from design to logistics and distribution. From the other direction to surviving in the highly competitive industry, requires strategies to col...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Zahari Taha (2008) <i></i> <i>Seventh conference of Industries and Mines R&D Centers- R&D and Network Value Creation</i> <i>http://aleebrahim.com/Conferenc%20Papers/Nader-%20Literature,%20principles%20and%20the%20basics%20of%20network.pdf http://www.civilica.com/modules.php?name=PaperSearch&op=Abs&topic=CIMRDC07&n=CIMRDC07_074 %> internal-pdf://Nader- Literature, principles and the basics of network-0665081857/Nader- Literature, principles and the basics of network.pdf</i> : <br/>

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Integration is the essence of current research and development (R&D) activity in many organizations. Integration can be established in various ways depending on the type, size and intricacy in organizational functions and products. Nevertheless, research and development (R&D) has become an inevitable function in most manufacturing companies in order to develop their own product niches for their s...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Zahari Taha (2008) <i></i> <i>National Conference on Design and Concurrent Engineering (DECON) 2008</i> <i>http://aleebrahim.com/Conferenc%20Papers/Concurrent%20Collaboration%20in%20Research%20and%20Development.pdf %> internal-pdf://Concurrent Collaboration - Final Version-0531045121/Concurrent Collaboration - Final Version.pdf</i> : 1-4<br/>

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In recent years, along with the trend toward clean air and less dependency to imported oil products, there has been increasing willing to use substitute fuels in transport industry. Automobile industry is an exhaustive industry bringing development for any country. The industrial capabilities needed for development rest in this branch of industry. The Iranian automobile making companies move in li...<br/><br/>Nader Ale Ebrahim, Maziar Rostamnezhad, Ali Momeni (2005) <i>ANGVA 2005, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia</i> 1-13<br/>

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Direct Expansion plate finned tube coils (DX) are extensively used in air conditioning systems. If the air flowing over the coil is humid and the coil's temperature is below the dew point, condensation will occur on the fins. In this paper a two-row Direct Expansion plate finned tube coils (DX) in which the tubes are arranged triangular, has been selected for analysis of sensible and latent heats....<br/><br/>H Shokouhmand, Nader Ale Ebrahim, B D Czejdo, I I Esat, B Trousse, B Shirazi (1996) <i></i> <i>Proceedings of the 1996 3rd Biennial Joint Conference on Engineering Systems Design and Analysis, ESDA. Part 7 (of 9)</i> <i>http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0030416114&partnerID=40</i> 78: 221-228<br/>

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