High-precision dry micro-electro-discharge machining of Carbon-Nanotube forests with ultralow discharge energy by Saleh, Tanveer

“…The new configuration with the reversed polarity is observed to generate higher discharge currents, most likely due to effective field-emission from CNTs. …”
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Expert system for the thermal design of mechanical devices by Mohiuddin, A. K. M.

“…Based on the experience the author likes to chalk out a general procedure for the development of expert system for the thermal design of different mechanical devices.…”
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Challenges Facing ASEAN and East Asia in a Turbulent Time by Doan, Xuan Loc

“…This paper reviews the impact of the current crisis on the economies of ASEAN and East Asia, the policy response, and their likely outcomes, in the context of the presentations made at the ASEAN-AAF meeting.…”
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Utilising signal measurement in bandwidth reservation scheme for QoS provisioning in multimedia wireless networks by ,, Prihandoko, Habaebi, Mohamed Hadi, Mohd Ali, Borhanuddin

“…The proposed scheme integrates user mobility information obtained by measuring Received Signal Strength (RSS) for determining the next cell the mobile user is likely to move to. Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed scheme can guarantee the required QoS requirements in terms of handoff call dropping probability and new call blocking probability while maintaining efficient use of network resources.…”
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Now you see, now you don’t - a radiopaque neck mass? by Shalihin, Mohd Shaiful Ehsan, Amir Hamzah, Azwan Faiz, Abidin, Mohd Radhwan

“…Chest X-ray is valuable in the primary care setting in helping clinicians to confirm the underlying findings of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. …”
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Micropatterning polypyrrole conducting polymer by pulsed electrical discharge by Anwar, Mohammed Muntakim, Saleh, Tanveer, Madden, John D. W., Takahata, Kenichi

“…This novel micropatterning capability opens up new possibilities for polypyrrole and likely other polymers, promoting micro-device applications for them.…”
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Reaching a consensus in multi-agent systems : a time invariant nonlinear rule by Saburov, Mansoor, Saburov, Khikmat

“…However, local interactions between agents are more likely to be governed by nonlinear rules. In this paper, we investigate the consensus of discrete-time MAS with time invariant nonlinear cooperative rules.Based on ourpresented nonlinear model, we showa consensus in the discretetime MAS. …”
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Measuring self-esteem, work/family enrichment and life satisfaction: an empirical validation by Wan Rashid, Wan Edura, Nordin, Mohamad Sahari, Omar, Azura, Ismail, Izhairi

“…Using data collected from 680 female nurses employed in public hospitals in Malaysia, this study also examines the likely mediation effect of work/family enrichment on self-esteem-satisfaction relationship. …”
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Aircraft noise, overheating and poor air quality in London primary schools' classrooms by Montazami, Azadeh

“…Through objective and subjective surveys, classrooms' indoor temperatures, air quality and background noise levels were evaluated and it was learnt that those schools located in the vicinity of Heathrow Airport are more likely to experience overheating and poor air quality. …”
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Disaster management: a study on knowledge, attitude and practice of emergency nurse and community health nurse by Ahayalimudin, Nurul'Ain, Ismail, Aniza, Mohd Saiboon, Ismail

“…Emergency nurses who have been involved in disaster response are more likely to report adequate practice (P<0.01, AOR=4.008, 95% CI=1.691- 9.504) while those who attended disaster-related education/training are more likely to have adequate knowledge (P<0.05, AOR=3.807, 95% CI=1.584-9.153) and practice (P=0.001, AOR=4.145, 95% CI=1.804- 9.525). …”
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Reaching a consensus in multi-agent systems: a time invariant nonlinear rule by Saburov, Mansoor, Saburov, Khikmat

“…However, local interactions between agents are more likely to be governed by nonlinear rules. In this paper, we investigate the consensus of discrete-time MAS with time invariant nonlinear cooperative rules. …”
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Causes, trends and implications of motorization in Malaysia by Kadar Hamsa, Abdul Azeez

“…This paper highlights trends and causes of motorization in the past, its likely impact on the environment and possible implications.…”
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The recent war in the South Caucasus and extra-territorial jurisdiction under the ECHR by Wiesener, Cornelius

“…On the other hand, more than 3,300 applications have been lodged by South Ossetians against Georgia; and it is likely that in the near future even more individuals (Georgians as well as Ossetians) will bring cases against Russia or Georgia. …”
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Complete derivation of 2D shallow-water model from the primitive equations governing geophysical flows by Abdul Hadi, Muhammad Salihi, Mustapa, Mohd Zaini, Saad, Shahbudin

“…The fact that the 2D shallow-water model has been used for decades is such a long time that a complete reference on how to derive it from the primitive equations either has likely to become a very rare article or written in a way that is very complicated for the newcomers. …”
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Social support, work-family enrichment and life satisfaction among married nurses in health service by Wan Rashid, Wan Edura, Nordin, Mohamad Sahari, Omar, Azura, Ismail, Izhairi

“…Abstract—The objectives of this research are i) to examine the psychometric properties of the constructs of social-support, work-family enrichment and life satisfaction, ii) to validate the hypothesized interrelationships among the constructs of social support, work-family enrichment and life satisfaction among nurses of public hospitals in Malaysia and iii) to examine the likely mediation effect of work-family enrichment on support-satisfaction relationship. …”
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Interrelationships between lean HRM practices and their impacts on firm performance: comparing Jordanian and German models by Ta’Amnha, Mohammad A., Jreissat, Mohannad, Samawi, Ghazi A., Jraisat, Luai, Omar M., Bwaliez, Kumar, Anil, Garza-Reyes, Jose Arturo, Upadhyay, Arvind

“…Findings – The main findings indicate that the average implementation of LHRM practices among German manufacturing firms is at a higher level than the average implementation among Jordanian firms. …”
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Instructional design and e-learning: examining learners’ perspective in Malaysian institutions of higher learning by Hussin, Husnayati, Bunyarit, Fatimah Sumet, Hussein, Ramlah

“…Research limitations/implications – Limitations of the study relate to the generalisability of the findings to other user groups. The findings of the study provide insights on the relevance of instructional design elements to an effective e-learning environment. …”
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Stock price movements : does change in energy price matter? by Abdul Jalil, Norasibah, Mat Ghani, Gairuzazmi, Daud, Jarita, Ibrahim, Mansor

“…The co-integration test results documented zero co-integration equation. This finding implies no long-run relationship between the variables in the system. …”
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Self-esteem among high achievers of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences students by Mamat, Siti Salwani, Ismail, Siti Sarah Falwani, Md Nor, Siti Zanariah, Mohamed Saris, Siti Zuraidah, Idrus, Tia Ifzan, Mohd Mahudin, Nor Diana

“…It is hypothesized that high academic achievers are more likely to possess high self-esteem. Fifty undergraduate students (41 females and 9 males) who received Dean’s List and obtained a GPA of 3.50 and above were contacted and selected as respondents. …”
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The identity of Coolia-toxin producing species by Mohammad Noor, Normawaty, Moestrup, Ojvind, Lundholm, Nina, Fraga, Santiago, Holmes, Michael J.

“…In the literature, c. monotis was reported in 1995 to produce cooliatoxin, but subsequent studies have shown that identification of the species is likely to be incorrect. The present study was conducted to clarify which species was responsible for cooliatoxin production by re-examination of the material used in the report of cooliatoxin and of other cultures of C. tropicalis collected from different sites including the type locality. …”
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