Research and Publications of

Dr. Khaled Ahmed Bubshait

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Papers in Refreed Journals

  1. BuBshait, K. A., "Relationships between the Application of Project Management Techniques and Project Characteristics." International Journal of Project Management, Vol. 6, No. 4, Nov. 1988, pp. 235-240. 

  2. BuBshait, K. A., "The Application of Project Management Techniques to Construction and Research and Development Projects." Project Management Journal, Vol. 20, No. 2, June 1989, pp. 17-22. 

  3. BuBshait, K. A. and I. Manzanera, "Claim Management", International Journal of Project Management, Vol. 8, No. 4, 1990. 

  4. BuBshait, K. A. and Willem J. Selen. "Project Characteristics That Influence the Implementation of Project Management Techniques: A Survey", Project Management Journal, Vol. XXIII, No. 2, June 1992, pp 43-47. 

  5. Alidi, A.S Al-Faraj, T.N., and. BuBshait, K. A (1993).  “Evaluation of Bank Branches by Means of Data Development Analysis”, Journal of Production and Operation Management, Vol. 13, No. 9, 1993. 

  6. BuBshait, K. A., "The Scientific Methods for Planning Industrial Projects: Saudi Experience", Al-Taawun, No. 30, June 1993. 

  7. BuBshait, K. A., Burney, M. A., and Nadeem I. A., “An Integrated Model for Managing Organizational Change,” Journal of King Abdul Aziz University, Vol. 11 (1998), pp. 3-14. 

  8. Redwan, D. S., AbuShbak, M. M., and BuBshait, K. A., “Supply and Demand of Light Naphtha as a Potential Chemical Feedstock in Saudi Arabia”, Petroleum Science and Technology, Vol. 17, No. 7 & 8, (1999), pp. 857-876. 

  9. Tasadduq, I., Shafiq-ur-Rahman, and BuBshait, K. A., “Application of Neural Networks for the Prediction of Hourly Mean surface Temperatures in Suadi Arabia,” Renewable Energy, Vol. 25,  2002, pp. 545 -554. 

  10. BuBshait, K. A.: "Measuring the Effectiveness of Human as a drive for innovation and change process.”  European Quality. VOL 9, No 4 December 2002, PP. 042-046  

  11. BuBshait, K. A. and Zulfiqar Ali "A practical Framework for Quality Culture Assessment European Quality. VOL 9, No. 2 Summer 2002, PP. 85-90 

  12. BuBshait, K. A., Dawoud S. Redwan “Applied Research and Development in Supporting the Petrochemical Industry Saudi Arabia,” Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 20, No. 2  June 2002 

  13. BuBshait, K. A.and Shafiq-ur-Rahman "Safety Performance Measurement and Data Analysis” Al-Taawun Al Sina’e Journal,  Industrial Cooperation in the Arabian Gulf, Doha, Qater Vol. 24 No.92 July 2003  

  14. BuBshait, K. A. and Ali, Z., "Energy Conservation through Structured Audits: A Quantitative Approach", Journal of Human Systems Management vol.22 No.3 2003 

  15. BuBshait, K. A. and Ali, Z., “Reengineering Safety Management”.  European Quality VOL 10, No. 1 fall 2003, PP. 052-063 

  16. BuBshait, K.A., Al-Ashban, A. “Development of Human Resources: Privatization Model for National Training in Saudi Arabia” Accepted for publication in Economics Horizons, a refereed journal issued by the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce & Industry, UAE.
Refereed Conference Proceedings

  1. BuBshait, K. A., "A Survey of the Practices of Project Management Techniques in Different Industries," Project Management Proceedings Seminar/Symposium, Montreal, Canada,1986, pp. 132-138.(Full Paper) 

  2. BuBshait, K. A. and Manzanera, I., "A Look at Planning and Scheduling in the Middle East," Proceedings of the Seminar/Symposium of American Association of Cost Engineers, San Diego, California (1989), pp. D.6.1 - D.6.6 

  3. Manzanera, I. and BuBshait, K. A., "Project Management Requirements for 1990's", Proceedings of the 3rd Engineers Conference, King Saud University, Riyadh (1991), pp. 856-861. 

  4. Manzanera, I. and BuBshait, K. A., "Improve Your Profit by Understanding Claim Analysis", Proceedings of the Seminar/Symposium of American Association of Cost Engineers, Seattle, U.S.A. (1991), pp. E.5.1.-E.5.7 

  5. BuBshait, K. A. and Ali, Z., "Relationship between Market Share and Quality Certification" Proceedings of the 4th Gulf Marketing Conference (1992), pp 105-115. 

  6. BuBshait, K. A. and Ali, Z., "ISO 9000 and Successful International Trading." Proceedings of the 2nd Middle East International Quality Assurance Conference (1993), pp 14-24. 

  7. BuBshait, K. A. and Ali, Z., “On Maintenance Planning and Scheduling”, Proceedings of the 2nd Symposium on Maintenance Planning and Operations (1993), pp 22-29. 

  8. BuBshait, K. A. and Ali, Z., "Developing Quality Culture for Successful Quality Program", presented at the 3rd Middle East International Quality Assurance Conference, The Bahrain Society of Engineers, April 24-26, 1995, pp. 31-48. 

  9. BuBshait, K. A. and Ali, Z., "Industrial Quality and Productivity Improvement Through ISO 9000 Standard", presented at the 4th Saudi Engineering Conference, King Abdul Aziz University, November 5-8, 1995, Vol. IV, pp. 479-486. 

  10. BuBshait, K. A. and Nadeem, I. A., "Simulation of Stochastic Time Estimates in Project Scheduling and Control Systems", presented at the 4th Saudi Engineering Conference, King Abdulaziz University, November 5-8, 1995, Vol. IV, pp. 511-518. 

  11. Ali, Z. and BuBshait, K. A., "Evaluating a Computerized Warehouse Management System for Maintenance Operations", presented at the 4th Saudi Engineering Conference, King Abdul Aziz University, November 5-8, 1995, Vol. IV, pp. 519-525. 

  12. Redwan, D. S., Al-Abandi, H. H., BuBshait, K. A. and Husain, A. M., "The MTBE World Markets and the Role of GCC Countries", presented at the 2nd Symposium on Technologies, Economics, and Investment Opportunities in Petrochemical Industries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, KACST, October 15-17, 1996. 

  13. Redwan, D. S., Abushbak, M. M. and BuBshait, K. A., "Research and Development in Saudi Petrochemical Industries", presented at the 2nd Symposium on Technologies, Economics, and Investment Opportunities in Petrochemical Industries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, KACST, October 15-17, 1996. 

  14. Abu-Shbak, M. M. and BuBshait, K. A., “Role of Research Institutions for Development of Chemical Industrial Projects”, presented at the 3rd International Conference on Chemistry in Industry, Bahrain, Nov. 18-20, 1996, pp. 166-177. 

  15. Redwan, D. S. and BuBshait, K. A., “Modalities for R&D Coordination and Networking: National, Regional and International Perspectives - A Case Study of KFUPM/RI”, presented at the Expert Group Meeting on the Promotion of Research and Development in the ESCWA Countries, Beirut, Lebanon, December 01-03, 1997.

  16. Amin, M. B., Al-Hinai, K., BuBshait, K. A. and Abdurrahman, W., “The Experience of the Research Institute of King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals in Development of Contracted Applied Research Proposals,” accepted for publication in the Conference Proceedings and presented at the Symposium on Planning and Management of Research Project, KACST, November 16-18, 1998. 

  17. BuBshait, K. A., “Productivity Improvement through Business Process Reengineering”, presented at the BTI 2nd International Conference on Total Productivity Improvement within a Competitive and Cost Rationalization Environment, Bahrain, March 01-02, 1999.

  18. BuBshait, K. A. and Al-Ashban, A., “Planning Research & Development Projects: The Experience of The Research Institute of The King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals”, presented at the Expert Group Meeting on Project Planning and Management in Research and Development and Quality Assurance, Beirut, Sept. 21-23, 1999.

  19. BuBshait, K. A., “Managing Cultural Diversity in R&D Projects”, The Engineering Management Society, Cairo, Nov. 17, 1999.

  20. BuBshait, K.A. and Redwan, D.S. “Conceptual Approach to the Developments of Higher Education Systems in the Arab Countries”, The Arab Planning Institute (API), Kuwait,  Arab Development Challenges of the New Millennium, Rabat, Morocco, June 26-28, 2000.

 
Funded Research

  1. BuBshait, K. A., Al-Abandi, H., and Burney, M., “International Petroleum Economics Statistical Handbook,” Reports published annually for the years 1989, ‘90, ‘91, ‘92, and ‘93, Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Dammam, Project # 26026, Final Report (Publication): 1993.

  2. Raouf, A., Duffua’a, S., BuBshait, K. A., Budair, M. and Ali, Z., “Review and Evaluation of the Maintenance Management System of Royal Saudi Air Force,” Final Report, Royal Saudi Air BVHForce Project # 26027, October 1992.

  3. Raouf, A., Duffua’a, S., Ali, Z., BuBshait, K. A. and Husain, M., “Audit of Maintenance Productivity at Ibn Sina,” Final Report, National Methanol Co., Al-Jubail, Project # 26035, June 1991.

  4. BuBshait, K. A., Al-Ibrahim, A, Al-Hejji, M. and Al-Shaikh, S.“The Outlook for Saudi Economy Through the Year 2005,” Final Report, Samarec/Saudi Aramco Project # 26039, June 1994.

  5. Al-Abandi, H. and BuBshait, K. A., “Petrochemicals Industry Data Book,” Annual Report, Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dammam, Ongoing Project # 26041, Project to be completed in January 1999.

  6. Raouf, A., Ben Daya, M. and BuBshait, K. A., “Maintenance Audit Program at Ar-Razi (Saudi Methanol Co.),” Final Report, Saudi Methanol Co., Al-Jubail, Project # 26043, July 1994.

  7. BuBshait, K. A., Al-Abandi, H., Haagen, R., Burney, M. and Husain, M., “Petroleum, Minerals, and Petrochemical Statistical Handbook 1994,” Final Report, Saudi Aramco, Project # 26044, December 1994.

  8. BuBshait, K. A., Al-Faraj, T., Al-Dossary, A., Al-Osail, A. and Al-Sultan, K., “Job Description Study for Military Industries Corporation,” Final Report, Military Industries Corporation, Project # 26046, December 1994.

  9. AbusShbak, M., BuBshait, K. A., Redwan, D., Atieh, S. and Burney, M., “Preliminary Study on the Feasibility of Manufacturing Sodium Silicate-based Chemicals,” Final Report, Adwan Chemical Industries Company, Ltd., Project # 26050, June 1996.

  10. BuBshait, K. A., Al-Mutrif, I., Al-Ashban, A. and Burney, M., “Consulting Services for Developing Human Resources Management and Systems for Al-Kharj Military Industry,” Final Report, Military Industries Corporation, Project # 26051, January 1998.

  11. AbuShbak, M., BuBshait, K. A., Redwan, D., Atieh, S. and Hamid, H., “Manufacture of Petrochemicals Based on LPG and Light Naphtha as Feedstock in Saudi Arabia,” Final Report, Mitsubishi Research Institute, Tokyo, Japan, Project # 26053, December 1998.

  12. BuBshait, K.A., Redwan, D., Al-Ashban, A., Semari, S., and Abdel-Bar, Mostafa., “Preliminary Study for Establishing a Private College”, Final Report, Riyadh Schools for Boys & Girls, Saudi Arabia, Project # 26059, 1999.

  13. BuBshait, K.A., Redwan, D., Al-Ashban, “Establishing a Private College in Al-Baha Region”, Final Report, Al-Baha Emirate, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia, Project # CEMS 2206, June 2000.

  14. Alessayad M, M, al Khaldi, K Bubshait, M al Mirghani and Sayyad  Fadhel. A. Abdul memen “ Evaluation of the Business Crriculum of Al Yamamah Private College for Accreditation.2003

  15. Bubshait K and Farooq “Enhancing Project Management Manual –Saudi Telcom co.2003

  16. Abu Shamm, H., and BuBshait, K. A., “GCC Main Economic Indicators” (later renamed as “Socio-Economic Indicators in GCC Countries”), Ongoing Project # 16020, 10th edition, July 1998.

  17. BuBshait, K. A., Ali, Z., Hagen, R., Husain, M.,  “Fortnightly Petroleum Survey,” Project # 16021, now defunct.

 
   
   
   

1972 - 1973

 Co-op Student, Decision Support Department

 Saudi Aramco, Dhahran
   
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Mail:     P. O. Box: 950, Dhahran 31261

 

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