High-power MEMS switch enabled by carbon-nanotube contact and shape-memory-alloy actuator by Dahmardeh, Masoud, Mohamed Ali, Mohamed Sultan, Saleh, Tanveer, Min Hian, Tee, Moghaddam, Mehran Vahdani, Nojeh, Alireza, Takahata, Kenichi

“…Long-term operation with more than 1�106 switching cycles is demonstrated. The results indicate that a combination of the CNT-based contact and the SMA actuator may be a promising path to realizing reliable MEMS contact switches for high-power applications.…”
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Study on the development of a fuzzy logic control electromagnetic actuated CVT system by Sharif, Sazzad, Rahman, Mohammed Ataur, Mohiuddin, A. K. M., Hossain, Altab

“…The EMA-CVT performance with controller is 28% more than that of without controller. The solenoids of the EMA were activated by varying the current supply with the (FPID) to maintain the non-linearity of the EMA in response of the vehicle traction torque demand. …”
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Voluntary disclosure in Malaysian corporate annual reports: views of stakeholders by Mohd Ghazali, Nazli Anum

“…Practical implications – The results also suggest that some companies may be willing to share information to selected interested parties such as analysts during private meetings rather than in a public document such as the annual report. …”
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Reactive extraction of solid coconut waste to produce biodiesel by Sulaiman, Sarina, Abdul Aziz, A.R., Aroua, Mohamed Kheireddine

“…Biodiesel is expensive than fossil fuels because of higher raw material and production costs. …”
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Emulating human cognitive approach for speech emotion recognition using MLP and GenSoFNN by Kamaruddin, Norhaslinda, Abdul Rahman, Abdul Wahab

“…In addition, it is observed that MLP can perform slightly better than GenSoFNN. Hence, such system envisages that appropriate combination of features extracted with good classifiers is fundamental for the good speech emotion recognition system.…”
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Towards an application of musharakah mutanaqisah principle in Islamic microfinance by Md Saad, Norma, Abdul Razak, Dzuljastri

“…This paper illustrates that musharakah mutanaqisah, an equity based financing instrument, is better than debt-based financing because of its flexibility and end result in the ownership of assets on the part of the customer. …”
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Microencapsulation of alpha-mangostin into PLGA microspheres and optimization using response surface methodology intended for pulmonary delivery by Elsaid Ali, Aimen Abdo, Bakhtiar, M. Taher, Mohamed, Farahidah

“…Thermal analysis of the microspheres showed physical conversion of alpha-mangostin from crystallinity to amorphous with encapsulated one had lower in vitro cytotoxicity than free alpha-mangostin. Aerodynamic diameter (784.3 ± 7.5 nm) of this alpha-mangostin microsphere suggests suitability for peripheral pulmonary delivery. …”
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Audit committee experts and earnings quality by Nelson, Sherliza Puat, Devi, Susela

“…Findings – Presence of non-accounting experts and accounting experts is significant to reduce the magnitude of earnings management. Other than that, leverage and firms size are also found to be significant. …”
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ECG biometric recognition in different physiological conditions using robust normalized QRS complexes by Sidek, Khairul Azami, Khalil, Ibrahim, Smolen, Magdalena

“…The results of the experiment show that QRS complexes in different activities from the same subject were strongly correlated to each other by obtaining correlation values of more than 0.9. A classification accuracy of 96.1% when using the proposed normalized method as compared to 93.4% without using the normalized QRS complex proves to distinguish between subjects.…”
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ECG biometric recognition in different physiological conditions using robust normalized QRS complexes by Sidek, Khairul Azami, Khalil, Ibrahim, Smolen, Magdalena

“…The results of the experiment show that QRS complexes in different activities from the same subject were strongly correlated to each other by obtaining correlation values of more than 0.9. A classification accuracy of 96.1% when using the proposed normalized method as compared to 93.4% without using the normalized QRS complex proves to distinguish between subjects.…”
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Towards Islamicising technology development : A 'Shaping' perspective by Saidin, Aznan Zuhid, Muhammad, Amran

“…However, man's relation with the technology that is developed based on their scientific knowledge should be that of a master, rather than as a victim that succumbs to the effects of technology. …”
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Field survey of air conditioner temperature settings in hot, humid climates, part 1: questionnaire results on use of air conditioners in houses during sleep by N. Ekasiwi, Sri Nastiti, Abdul Majid, Noor Hanita, Hokoi, Shuichi, Oka, Daisuke, Takagi, Nozomi, Uno, Tomoko

“…They also show that more than half of the respondents reported a cold or cool thermal sensation while using the air conditioner. …”
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Ibn Khaldun’s (1332-1406) concept of al-Assabiyya – Obsolete notion or enduring reality? by Yousif, Ahmad

“…Nevertheless a change in environment had the potential of generating tyrannical tendencies among those who rule, because they become less dependent on their biological or even ideological kinsmen. After more than six hundred years of the death of Abdu-ar-Rahman Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406), it is important to reexamine his ideas on al-Assabiyya, discover why loyalty to the group took priority over religious ties, and whether The paper will begin with a brief introduction to Ibn Khaldun’s concept of al-Assabiyya as found in al-Muqqadimah (Introduction), whether or not the concept is rooted in the Islamic tradition, and the extent to which it is relevant today. …”
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Linguistic argumentation and logic: an alternative method approach in Arabic grammar by Yaacob, Solehah@Nik Najah Fadilah

“…In order to signify the above concept of thinking, the researcher has turned to the theory of the early system of Arabic grammar which focuses more on analogical approach rather than anomaly. The analogical approach in the system is based on the underlying theory which implies the aforementioned relationship, even though some modern views may disagree on the interpretation of this issue. …”
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The ethical dilemma of software piracy: an inquiry from an Islamic perspective by Zangana, Hewa Majeed, Alshaikhli, Imad Fakhri Taha, Graha, Yuliana Isma

“…It has been estimated based on BSA by 2009 that more than 90% of software in Yemen is pirated, followed by Libya 88%, Indonesia 86%, and Iraq 85%. …”
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Study on the effect of window opening on the drag characteristics of a car by Syed Mohamed Ali, Jaffar, Syed Muhammad, Kashif, Shaik Dawood, Mohd. Sultan Ibrahim, Omar, Ashraf Ali

“…The results obtained from both simulation and experimental data showed that the car with all windows open produced higher drag than a car with all windows closed. The experimental data from the wind tunnel test results was found to be in good agreement to the simulation counter part for the determination of drag coefficient for both window positions.…”
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Formulation and substantiation of homemade complementary baby food by selective feeding trial by Hakim, Md. Abdul, Alam, Md. Ariful, Musa, Mohamed Hanafi, ., Shaikh Md. Abdul Rouf, Alam, Md. Amirul, Sarker, Md. Zaidul Islam

“…The results indicated that the crude protein, lipid, fibre, ash, moisture, energy and carbohydrate were higher than values in the proprietary formula. To evaluate the efficacy of this low cost complementary baby food on the growth of children between the age group 1 to 2 years and intervention program was carried out in an urban slum. …”
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Effectiveness of knowledge management in achieving success in Malaysian government agencies: A literature review by Sabaghpour Azarian, Mahdieh, Yunus, Yunura Azura, Ahmad Dahlan, Abdul Rahman

“…Therefore, it is undeniable that today's knowledge is an essential asset of every single company and it has become more important than land, labor or capital in today’s economy. This paper investigates on the importance of knowledge management in generating of project success by analyzing whether or not government companies and agencies in Malaysia practice Knowledge Management. …”
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Development and optimization of a low normal force contact by Bhuiyan, Md. Moinul Islam, Alamgir, Tarik Bin, Rashid, Muhammad Mahbubur

“…In this research, it is identified that only a 5μm radial tip with 0.1N force contact provides an excellent electrical performance which is much sharper than conventional connectors. This invention gives a big hope to produce less expensive and high dense Low Normal Force contact. …”
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The communication performance of link-sharing method of buffer in NoC router: the relation between the communication performance and the number of banks by Fukase, Naohisa, Miura, Yasuyuki, Watanabe, Shigeyoshi, Rahman, M.M. Hafizur

“…The number of pipeline stages of route2 is 2 stages larger than the traditional router in order to use a shared memory. …”
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