Study on thermal performance of Precast Concrete Sandwich Panel (PCSP) design for sustainable built environment by Soon Ern, Peniel Ang, Mei Ling, Lim

“…Sustainability in construction industry has become an issue when designing a new building [1] and the conventional on-site construction methods have long been criticised for imposing rigorous human health and safety risk, as well as causing significant environmental destruction [2]. …”
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Tribalism and democracy in the arab world: a sociological study of the Arab mind and its perception of democracy through the events of the Arab spring by Merah , Souad, Tahraoui, Ramdane

“…To understand the Arab mind set we have first to analyze the long and complicated cultural heritage which was formed throughout the history of Arabia and how it still plays a great role in the way Arabs perceive themselves and the world around them. …”
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Novel opto-electronic and plastic fibre sensors by Ioannides, Nicos

“…Experimental results obtained confirm the long and linear operational range of the sensor (between 15 mm and 90 mm for a mirror target and between 20 mm and 100 mm for a matt white paper target). …”
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Microencapsulation of gentamicin into biodegradable polymer as a novel drug delivery system by Mohamed, Farahidah, Harun Ismail, Ahmad Fahmi, Doolaane, Abd Monem

“…Once infection is established, it requires multiple surgeries, prolonged antibiotic treatment, and long-term complications. It was estimated that the average cost of care for implant removal, 6 weeks of parenteral antibiotics, and re-implantation is approximately USD50,000. …”
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Performance of cermet tools : applying negative rake angles high speed machining by Adesta, Erry Yulian Triblas, Muhammad, Riza

“…Cermet tools have been employed for high speed machining for a long time due to their high wear resistance and high hot hardness. …”
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Cointegration and causality between non-bank financial intermediaries and economic growth in Malaysia: an ARDL bounds testing approach by Islam, Mohd Aminul, Zakaullah, Muhamad Arif

“…The result shows evidence of a long-run causality running from nonbank financial intermediaries to per capita economic growth, but not vice versa.…”
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Smoker desaturation during general anaesthesia: a case report by Mohamed, Abdul Hadi, Md Ralib, Azrina, Abdullah, Nor Zamzila, Osman, Ariff, Mat Nor, Mohd Basri

“…We conclude that smoking cessation was necessary at long as possible even though in case of emergency to prevent potential hypoxaemia pre intubation and during extubation at the end of operation. …”
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Proceedings against the government by members of the armed forces : a comparison in practice between the United Kingdom, United States of America and Malaysia by Daud, Mahyuddin

“…However, as time goes by, the above doctrines seems cannot be sustained for long as more and more cases involving the government comes before the court of law. …”
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The parameters of uncertainty in revenue law by Hingun, Mohsin, Safaradeen, Nafiu Olaitan

“…However, uncertainty has a utilitarian role, leaving the courts latitude to find the appropriate legal solution, either in defining terminologies and concepts or in the application of legal rules as long as the courts approach is predictable.…”
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Effect of fiber length variations on mechanical and physical properties of coir fiber reinforced cement-albument composites (CFRCC) by Ahmad, Zuraida, Sarifuddin, Nurshahida, Iis, Sopyan, Halim, Zahurin

“…The experimental investigations revealed that increasing in length of fiber increase the tlexura1 strength. Incorporation of long fiber into the cement paste however, decreased the workability and thus introduced voids which resulted in low density. …”
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Wastewater treatment by immobilised cell systems by Jameel, Ahmad Tariq, Abass Olanrewaju, Alade

“…An effective way of removing ammonia nitrogen from aqueous solutions is the utilization of immobilized cells because of high cell concentration, long retention time of biomass in the system, rapid separation of cells from liquid and ability to scale up the process. …”
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مظاههر الاتساق في النص القرآني : دراسة وصفية لغوية = Mazahir al-ittisaq fi al-nas al-Qur'ani : dirasah wasfiyah lughawiyah by Abdul Rahman, Lubna, Abd. Rahman, Akmal Khuzairy, Yeob, Shamsul Jamili

“…Cohesion is linguistic concept that has long been discussed by the traditionalscholars in their study of the Quranic text and its distinguished features. …”
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A portable myoelectric-robotic system to prevent muscle stiffness and numbness by Sidek, Shahrul Na'im, Haja Mohideen, Ahmad Jazlan, Wan Sulaiman, Wan Nizam Hakim

“…The problem of muscle stiffness and numbness occurs due to long period of muscle passivity. This is a major problem faced by individuals who are elderly, bedridden or wheelchair bound during their recuperation periods. …”
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Social entrepreneurship and sustainable competitive advantage: an Islamic perspective by Mhd. Sarif, Suhaimi

“…Thus, it provides better position for firms to outcompete the rivals on long term basis. Meeting the needs of the stakeholders’ needs (including the natural environment) is vital to ensure sustainability. …”
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Critical analysis on the choice of Takaful (Islamic insurance) operating models in Malaysia by Htay, Sheila Nu Nu, Zaharin, Hanna Rabittah

“…Takaful and insurance have been compared long ago by many scholars around the world. Prior literatures of Takaful are mainly focusing on the concept and theoretical nature of takaful and its differences from insurance. …”
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The phenomenon of meeting the Prophet in this world: the Malay Sufi perception by Mohd Amin, Wan Mohd Azam

“…The analysis made on the authentic traditions and opinions of some of the traditionalists (muhaddith) reveals that the meeting with the Prophet can only take place in the true dream or al-ru'yah al-sadiqah as the Prophet who died long time ago will not return to this world. Contrary to this, one of the alleged sufi group of Malaysia develops the idea that the Prophet would return to this world by citing the views of outstanding scholars such as al-Suyuti (d.911/1505), al-Sha'rani (d.973/1565) and al-Dihlawi (d. 1176/1762). …”
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The possible application of the Islamic principles of equity to Malaysian Land Law: a discussion by Mohamad, Nor Asiah

“…It is possible to invoke all concepts of equity, either from English or other laws, as long as they conform to the objectives of the Shariah. …”
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Comparing better performing companies from lesser performing companies in successful new product development by Wan Jusoh, Wan Jamaliah

“… The contribution of new products to corporate growth and survival has long been acknowledged. However, not much is known about the new product development (NPD) activities conducted by better performing companies compared to the lesser performing companies. …”
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Fade margin analysis due to duststorm based on visibility data measured in a desert by Islam, Md. Rafiqul, Elshaikh, Zain Elabdin Omer, Khalifa, Othman Omran, Alam, A. H. M. Zahirul, Khan, Sheroz

“…Problem statement: The fade margin analysis of microwave propagation in areas affected by duststorm had been presented in this study. Approach: Based on long term duststorm data recorded in Riyadh-Saudi Arabia, the fade margin due to duststorm effects estimated. …”
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Islamic education on line : a case study by Fontaine, Rodrigue Ancelot Harvey

“…The general conclusion is that academics can develop ‘proof-of-concepts’ but that commercial organizations are needed to make the project sustainable over the long-term. …”
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