Diagonal quasi-Newton methods via least change updating principle with weighted Frobenius norm by Leong, Wah June, Enshaei, Sharareh, Kek, Sie Long

“…This paper presents a class of low memory quasi-Newton methods with standard backtracking line search for large-scale unconstrained minimization. …”
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Tribological behavior of dual and triple particle size SiC reinforced Al0MMCs: a comparative study by Maleque, Md. Abdul, Karim, Md Rezaul

“…The wear test was carried out using a pin-on-disc type tribo-test machine under dry sliding condition. …”
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Reverse engineering of automotive piston by Arifutzzaman, A., Maleque, Md. Abdul

“…The wear test was performed using pin-on-disk (POD) machine. The tensile test results showed that the ultimate tensile strength and modulus of elasticity of the piston were 215 MPa and 73 GPa respectively, whereas the Vickers hardness number of this material was found to be 155 HV0.5kgf. …”
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Electronically reconfigurable and conformal triband antenna for wireless communications systems and portable devices by Hussain, Musa, Ali, Esraa Mousa, Awan, Wahaj Abbas, Hussain, Niamat, Alibakhshikenari, Mohammad, Virdee, Bal Singh, Falcone, Francisco

“…This is achieved by connecting two open-ended stubs to a modified triangular patch radiator using PIN diodes. The antenna’s performance was optimized using a 3D electromagnetic solver and its performance was verified through measurements. …”
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Genetic algorithm optimisation for fuzzy control of wheelchair lifting and balancing by Ahmad, Salmiah, Tokhi, M. Osman, Toha, Siti Fauziah

“…The lifting of the chair is done by transforming the first link, attached to the front wheels (casters) to the upright position while maintaining stability of the second link where the payload is attached. …”
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A cost and delay estimation of a suite of low-cost adaptive routers for hierarchical torus network by Rahman, M.M. Hafizur, Akhand, M. A. H

“…Three deadlock-free adaptive routing algorithms called link-selection, channel-selection, and a combination of link-selection and channel-selection was proposed for the efficient use of physical links and virtual channels of an HTN to improve dynamic communication performance. …”
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Availability evaluation of scalable complex networks by Al-Khateeb, Wajdi Fawzi Mohammed, Al-Khateeb, Khalid A. Saeed, Al-Irhayim, Sufyan

“…Two formulas are developed for the availability evaluation of the n-tuple bridge complex network, one for arbitrary link availability and a second for identical link availability.…”
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An introduction to swarming robotics: application development trends by Zainal Abidin, Zulkifli

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Modeling and control of a multi degree of freedom flexible joint manipulator by Akhtaruzzaman, Md., Akmeliawati, Rini, Teh, Wai Yee

“…Since lightweight materials are employed in the construction of manipulator, the assumption that negligible link deformation no longer applies. A nonlinear passivitybased control method for rigid flexible joint as well as flexible link is proposed here. …”
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Improved single-stage isolated bridgeless boost halfbridge ac-dc converter with bidirectional switch by Mohd Noh, Mohamad Affan

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Dual band monopole antenna with harmonic suppression capability by Mohamed Abdirahman, Abdiaziz

“…In order to reduce the harmonic of the antenna. The stub loaded feed line was proposed. Three different length stubs were attached with the antenna feed line in order to suppress the harmonics on the patch antenna. …”
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Spikes blocking and surge protection by Torla, Ahmad Lutfi, Khan, Sheroz, Abdul Muthalif, Asan Gani

“…In order to ensure a constant voltage source, we employ line regulation, load regulation and ripple rejection. …”
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Social entrepreneurship and sustainable competitive advantage: an Islamic perspective by Mhd. Sarif, Suhaimi

“…Social entrepreneurship is an integrated concept of commercial entrepreneurship that addresses the triple bottom line (3BL), namely profit, people and planet. Thus, it provides better position for firms to outcompete the rivals on long term basis. …”
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Transmission service charge methodology for pool power market by Nur Hanis, Mohammad Radzi

“…In addition, the development of transmission service charges also has to be fair and equitable to the transmission line users.…”
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Active vibration isolation system to improve free space optics communication by Abdul Muthalif, Asan Gani, Turahim, Khairiah K., Ab Rahim, Syazwani

“…A Free Space Optics (FSO) link consists of a transmitter and a receiver telescope which requires a continuous alignment for successful transmission of data. …”
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Enchancing QoS protection in MPLS networks by Hanshi, Sabri M., Al-Khateeb, Wajdi Fawzi Mohammed

“…In fact, QoS is important for interactive voice and video application and for specific clients. However, link failure always incurs delay and packet losses of the traffic passing through the failed link. …”
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Meet the new editor-in-chief by Fairbrother, Una

Mas Cotek (Ficus deltoidea): a possible supplement for Type II Diabetes: (a pilot study) by Draman, Samsul, Md Aris, Mohd Aznan, Mohd Rus, Razman, Akter, Seikh Farid Uddin, Halim, Noor Azlina, A. Rahman, Nor Azlina, Khattak, Muhammad Muzaffar Ali Khan, Hazali, Norazlanshah, Mohd Hassan, Norazian

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Non-invasive measurement method of skin conditions by using Dermalab® combo by Ab. Hadi, Hazrina, Awadh, Ammar Ihsan JawaD, Mohd Hanif, Nadzira, Md Sidik, Nur Fatin Akmal, Mohd Rani, Mohd Rajaei Nuruddin, Mohd Suhaimi, Muhamad Syafiq

“…The readings were taken on volar forearm of the volunteers were taken using TEWL probe and hydration pin probe. A set of questionnaire was also distributed to obtain the information about the skin care regime and their daily habits. …”
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Providing feedback for students' drafts in academic writing: can developmental Rubric do the trick? by Md. Zamin, Ainul Azmin

“…Teachers were able to specifically pin-point the areas where students needed to improve their academic writing. …”
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