FPGA-based digital controller for dc-dc converter by Abd. Rahman, Diyya Hidayah

“…The converter topologies chosen in this project is Non-Inverting Buck-Boost converter. The main difference from DSP-based solution is that FPGA allows simultaneous execution of all control procedures. …”
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An e-learning system in Malaysia based on green computing and energy level by Ullah, Arif, Mohd Nawi, Nazri, Shahzad, Asim, Khan, Sundas Naqeeb, Aamir, Muhammad

“…Power and energy are a primary concern in the design and implementing green computing. Green is of the main step to make the computing world friendly with the environment. …”
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War on terror : fantasy and fiction behind the mythology of terrorist financing by Abdel Salam, El Fatih Abdullahi

“…Documentary evidence shows that the series of financial crackdowns initiated since 9/11 have had virtually no impact on terrorism. …”
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Understanding terrorism: contested concept, conflicting perspectives and shattering consequences by Moten, Abdul Rashid

“…Terrorism is an old phenomenon but its modern manifestation was first noted in the 19th century with the anarchist group who assassinated Czar Alexander II in 1881. Since then it has continued unabated but its intensity and frequency increased in the 21st century. …”
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An investigation into clustering routing protocols for wireless sensor networks by Salami, Abdulazeez F., Anwar, Farhat, Priantoro, Akhmad Unggul

“…Most of research effort and focus, however, has been concentrated on routing protocols since they might differ depending on the application and network architecture used in their design. …”
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Design of Medicinal Plants in the Urban Landscape: A Prospect for the Future? by Mohd. Yaman, Maheran, Nik Abdul Rahman, Nik Ismail azlan

“…Today, these medicinal and aromatic plants are gaining popularity through kitchen garden, back to nature medical treatment and research grants. Since 60% of the Malaysian populations are living in the urban areas the feasibilities of these plants being part of the urban landscape around city suburbs will have a bright potential provide several effective, constructive and creative methods are implemented. …”
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Digital reconstruction as an alternative to perfunctory restoration; a case study of Sompur Mahavihara at Paharpur in Bangladesh by Rashid, Md. Mizanur

“…The 8th century monastery of Sompur Mahavihara at Paharpur, Bangladesh, which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage (WH) Site since 1985, are the earliest evidence of monumental architecture in Bengal. …”
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Strengthening the independence criteria: a comparison of the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Singapore by Mohd. Sulaiman, Aiman @ Nariman

“…Since the Asian economic crisis, most Asian countries have carried out reform of their law and regulatory frameworks to address their shortcomings and to prevent a repeat of the economic crisis that some attributed to corporate governance failure. …”
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A study on parking space utilization at the International Islamic University Malaysia by Kadar Hamsa, Abdul Azeez

“…However, emphasis will be given to the central complex since it is the most dominant and active area in the campus. …”
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Changing political culture and electoral behavior in Malaysia by Moten, Abdul Rashid

“…The 2008 elections, which witnessed the emergence of a “strong” opposition in the parliament, reflect the maturity of theMalaysian electorate, noticeably since 2004, which augurs well for democracy in the country.…”
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The decline of judicial deference to medical opinion in medical negligence litigation in Malaysia by Jahn Kassim, Puteri Nemie

“…This article will trace the development of the Bolam principle in medical negligence litigation in Malaysia since 1965 and analyse the influence of selected Commonwealth cases on the development. …”
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Palestine, international law and Muslim unity by Eishan Jan, Mohammad Naqib

“…The issue has continued till today and is termed as "the most serious and prolonged unsolved political and human rights issue on the agenda of the United Nations (UN) since its inception".…”
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Values and their relationship to social problems in Malaysia: an Islamic framework by Haneef, Mohamed Aslam, Selamah , Abdullah Yusof, Mohd. Amin, Ruzita, Md. Noon, Hazizan

“…Our basicpremises are that values are reflected by behavior and that religion plays an important role in Malaysians’ value formation. In this context, and since Islam is Malaysia’s official religion, the measurement of values is based on the works of al-Ghazali and Rokeach.1 Some suggestions also are provided for future development policies.…”
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Volunteerism from Islamic perspective by Sulaiman, Kabuye Uthman

“…Volunteerism is a great virtue that is grounded in the teachings of both revealed and non-revealed religions and in all cultures. Since time immemorial, people have been spending time and money to help others without any expectation of compensation. …”
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Determinants of bank performance in a developing economy: does bank origins matters? by Sufian, Fadzlan, Mohamad Noor, Mohamad Akbar Noor

“…Likewise, the liability of unfamiliarness hypothesis is also rejected, since we do not find significant advantage accruing to foreign banks from other Asian countries.…”
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The accountants and management ownership :an empirical test on financial reporting quality by Puat Nelson, Sherliza

“…Thus, to investigate the background of audit committees from three aspects of experts, such as: the accounting affiliated audit committees, audit committees with postgraduate qualification, and audit committee with managerial experience. Since among the human capital components are: basic skills, professional competencies and complex function. …”
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Islam and the legal system of Malaysia by Shuaib, Farid Sufian, Bari, Abdul Aziz

“…One also need to understand the composition as well as the nature of the legal system, including its origin and developments, ever since civilization started in the country. All these mean that one has to see the issue beyond the days when English law principles began to be applied in this land. …”
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Novel characterization technique by using an SEM by Sutjipto, Agus Geter Edy, -, Jufriadi, Muhida, Riza, Takata, Masasuke

“…A model of electric field distribution on the surface was developed in order to explain charging and discharging phenomena. Since charging and discharging process involves incubation time, therefore this process can be used to characterize or evaluate the insulation property of materials under electron bombardment.…”
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Community-Based Counterterrorism by Spalek, Basia, Weeks, Douglas

“…However, despite those advances, the threat of violent extremism remains high with little sign of abatement. Moreover, since 9/11 governments around the globe are increasingly focusing on the threat within. …”

Improved goals, action plans, planning ahead and reflection : students’ self-assessment of coaching by Wylde, Allison

“…Having trained MBA leadership students as coaches, Hunt and Weintraub (2004) found that coaching promoted self-awareness, refection and engagement with the process, and most effective coaches were reflective practitioners (Schõn, 1983), since they reflected and developed knowledge. In a study measuring the relative effects of external, peer or self-coaching, MBA students coached by external coaches developed a higher degree of team-playing behaviour, and those who were coached by the external coach or self-coached showed improved grades (Sue-Chan and Latham, 2004). …”
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