A mechatronic system for achieving optimum alignment of lower limb prosthesis by Tee, Kian Sek

“…Misalignment in the lower limb prosthesis can cause great discomfort in the stumpsocket interface and disturbance to gait function. In the long run, it could deteriorate the musculoskeletal system. …”
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Synergistic effects on process parameters to enhance enzymatic hydrolysis of alkaline oil palm fronds by Md Zain, Masniroszaime, Mohammad, Abdul Wahab, Harun, Shuhaida, Fauzi, Nurul Aina, Hairom, Nur Hanis Hayati

“…In this work, the lignocellulosic elements of oil palm frond (OPF) biomass were assessed as an alternate sugar feedstock for biofuel and bioproducts production. At present, long hydrolysis times and high enzymatic loadings hinder commercialisation and large-scale utilisation of enzymatic hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass. …”
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Smartphone dependency and its impact on purchase behavior by Harun, Amran, Liew, Toh Soon, Mohd Kassim, Abdul Wahid, Sulong, Rini Suryati

“…Based on these results, marketers could focus on creating dependency among consumers on smartphone usage based on the consumers’ social need, which eventually will promote future purchase behavior in the long run. More importantly, understanding social influences as antecedents.…”
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Construction waste management of Malaysia: case study in Penang by Shan, Ng Lee, Wee, Seow Ta, Wai, Tan Lai, Chen, Goh Kai

“…Disposal of construction waste is an easy and inexpensive approach compares to any 3R practice. In long term, landfills will not be able to accommodate the large volumes of construction waste which reduces the lifetime of landfill. …”

Effect of ambient temperature on ignition delay, combustion process and emission of biodiesel derived from algae by Khalid, Amir, Nursal, Ridwan Saputra, Jacob, Deden Witarsyah, Jaat, Norrizam, Mohamed Sunar, Norshuhaila, Amirnordin, Shahrin Hisham

“…Biodiesel is defined as methyl esters of long chain fatty acids derived from vegetable oils or animal fats or similar which conform to ASTM D6751 specifications for use in diesel engines. …”
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Engineering properties of asphalt binders containing nanoclay and chemical warm-mix asphalt additives by Abdullah, Mohd Ezree, Zamhari, Kemas Ahmad, Oluwasola, Ebenezer Akin, Abdul Hassan, Norhidayah, Ahmad, Nur Izzi

“…A change in chemical bond was also observed in the tested binders after long-term aging, which suggests that the addition of modifier could delay the aging process. © 2016 Elsevier Ltd. …”
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Student’s attendance system using QR code by Mohd Nasir, Muhamad Alfie Yazid, Zakaria, Normah, Hamzah, Norhasyimah, Rubani, Siti Nur Kamariah, Ariffin, Arihasnida

“…There are many problems that arise when teachers use paper as a record of student attendance such as a loss of attendance record and have been taken a long time. The objective of the study is to design a prototype interface of student attendance system using QR code and casing of QR code scanner, to build up the design the prototype interface of student attendance system using QR code and casing of QR code scanner and test the functionality the prototype of interface student attendance system using QR code and casing of QR code scanner. …”
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Force control for one degree of freedom haptic device using PID Controller by Mohamad Husni, Nur Amirah

“…But, it requires repetitive movements for long-term rehabilitation, thus haptic devices are needed. …”
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The moderating effect of firm size on corporate governance practices with firm’s capital structure by A. Abdlazez, Fahed

“…Corporate governance practices were found to have positive influence on debt equity ratio, long term debt, short term debt and debt ratio of capital structure. …”
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Aerobic submerged membrane bioreactor for spent caustic wastewater treatment by Ahmad Mutamim, Noor Sabrina

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Stepney from the outbreak of the First World War to the Festival of Britain, 1914-1951: a profile of a London borough during the first half of the 20th century by Bird, Samantha L.

“…The motto for Stepney was a magnis ad maiora (from great things to greater) and this thesis attempts to assess how far the area achieved such improvements, and against what odds, during the first half of the 20th Century. …”
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In-vivo and in-vitro study of mechanism of action of 4 hydroxyisoleucine as an amino acid derived from fenugreek seed with anti-diabetic and properties by Limaki, Hamidreza Khalatbari

“…Diabetes is a progressive multi-factorial metabolic syndrome with serious short and long term complications affecting many of organs with high increasing prevalence in the world. …”
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Application of fuzzy logic approach for an aircraft model with and without winglet by Hossain, Altab, Rahman, Mohammed Ataur, Hossen, Jakir, Iqbal, A.K.M. Asif

“…The potentials of an aircraft model with and without winglet and aerodynamic characteristics with NACA wing No. 65-3- 218 have been studied using subsonic wind tunnel of 1 m × 1 m rectangular test section and 2.5 m long of Aerodynamics Laboratory Faculty of Engineering (University Putra Malaysia). …”
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Mediation as a ‘Nothing to Lose’ Mode for Alternative Mode of Dispute Resolution in Construction Works by Kamarudin, Abdul Rani

“…One way or another, the time taken needed to know the outcome of the dispute, often than not, is too long and too slow, and can even be a painful experience even for the winner. …”
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Continous use of iodized salt may cause thyrotoxicoses in plain areas of North West Frontier Province (NWFP) of Pakistan by Khan, Alam, Akhter, Shahmim, Siddiqui, M. Mohsin, Nawab, Gul, Khattak, Muzaffar Ali Khan

“…The data suggest that long and un-necessary use of iodized salt may produce sub clinical hyperthyroidism and hyrotoxicosis in the plain areas of NWFP. …”
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Simultaneous extraction and fractionation of pufa from tropical tuna (thunnus tongol) head using pressure swing technique of supercritical CO2 (SC-CO2) by Sarker, Md. Zaidul Islam

“…Therefore, multiple pressure swing steps could extract and fractionate the short chain fatty acid from relatively less soluble portions of long chain PUFA-rich sample matrix. However, PUFA-rich fraction extracted from tuna head may effectively serve as a source of EPA and DHA in food and pharmaceutical industries.…”
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An analysis of information security awareness within home and work environments by Talib, Shuhaili, Clarke, Nathan L., Furnell, Steven M.

“…Unfortunately, it has long been understood that good security cannot be achieved through technical means alone and a solid understanding of the issues and how to protect yourself is required from users. …”
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Effect of salinity on the egg hatching and early larvae of horseshoe crab Tachypleus gigas (muller, 1785) in laboratory culture by Kasim, Zaleha, Izyan, Hazwani, H., Siti Hamidah, Yunus, Kamaruzzaman, Khan Chowdhury, Ahmed Jalal

“…Eggs of T. gigas were collected from the newly nests made on breeding beach of Pekan, Pahang (Lat 3° 56.915’N; Long 103°21.933’ E) in Peninsular Malaysia. Triplicates of five different salinities (15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 ppt) were chosen for the experiments. …”
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Between theology and religion : Ibn Taymiyyah’s methodological approach and its contemporary relevance by Abdullah, Ismail

“…However, throughout the human history, questions related to the rapport between religion and theology particularly whether that relationship is harmonious or contradictory and what are the proper rational theological means to understand and interpret the nature of God as well as God’s Words, have long been the main concern of theologians, philosophers as well as religious scholars. …”
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Traditional Islamic education in Asia and Africa: a comparative study of Malaysia’s Pondok, Indonesia’s Pesantren and Nigeria’s traditional madrasah by Hashim, Rosnani, Ahmad Rufai, Saheed, Mohd Nor, Mohd Roslan

“…Therefore, there is a long-felt need for such a research endeavour. The purpose of this paper is to carry out a comparative study of Malaysia’s pondok, Indonesia’s pesantren and Nigeria’s traditional madrasah system. …”
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