Designing social research: a methodological note of the study of state-professions interplay in Bangladesh by Quddus, S. M. Abdul

“…However, terms are explained and recommended strategies are advanced in a holistic manner within the context of a developing society like Bangladesh for those needing introductory assistance in the design process of his/her research project and to overcome challenges associated to collect credible data particularly in developing societies.…”
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The evolution of Malaysian banking sector’s efficiency during financial duress: consequences, concerns, and policy implications by Sufian, Fadzlan

“…However, the results suggest that the FB were severely affected by the Asian financial crisis, implying that the FB were not insulated from unexpected events like the Asian financial crisis of 1997.…”
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Comparative study of parametric and intelligent unstructured uncertainties for robust controller design by M. Raafat, Safanah, Martono, Wahyudi, Akmeliawati, Rini

“…However, the application of intelligent techniques like Adaptive Neural Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) in the identification of unstructured uncertainty bounds provides considerable improvements in reduction of conservatism and guaranteed robust stability and performance, as illustrated in the results of practical implementation to a servo motion system .…”
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Halal processed food and beverages: some concerns on food additives and ingredients by Jaswir, Irwandi

“…In Islam, eating is also considered as a matter of ibadah (worship) to God, just like ritual prayers. Muslims follow the Islamic dietary code and foods that meet the code are called halal (lawful, permitted). …”
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Islamic higher education: maintaining and ensuring quality by Mohd. Asraf, Ratnawati, Nair, Sheela

“…It raises the issue of what we mean by quality or what we would like quality to mean, and how we can ensure and maintain quality in our higher institutions. …”
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Islamic feminist discourse: origins and development in the Muslim World by Muhamad Shukri, Abdul Salam

“…It concludes that the concept of feminism, being a modern concept which has developed through different phases in the Western part of the world, like all isms in the modern world, the values it came to be associated with – especially in its radical form – is an antithesis of what Islam stands for and is thus not acceptable to many Muslims. …”
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Bridging the gap? : review of Lowe, H. and Cook, A. (2003) Mind the Gap: are students prepared for higher education, Journal of Further and Higher Education, 27(1):53 - 76 by Butler, Stephen

“…Furthermore, London Metropolitan University like other access institutions attracts students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.…”
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Unlocking potential : harnessing the pedagogical benefits of e-learning by Cook, John

“…This paper outlines the emerging literature that appears to confirm that when e-learning in used in a pedagogically effective way it can have a positive impact across a range of indicators like retention and attainment, and explores the history of innovation in learning and teaching at London Metropolitan University, and the current opportunities offered by e-learning.…”
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Integration of student-led lectures as an innovative interactivity in teaching by Shang, Lijun

“…This has been practised in several modules by a top student in the cohort under my supervision. I would like to share what have been done, the preliminary analysis on these endeavours and also discuss with colleagues in the conference on its feasibility, applicability, and effectivities with a hope to have some broad experiences on Physiology module teaching.…”
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Tumour growth model of cancer self-remission with hassell-varley functional response by Tang, Chiew Sim

“…Predator-prey like models with functional responses such as Holling type I and II have been studied previously to model the interaction between tumour cells, hunting predator cells and resting predator cells. …”
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Technologies used for heavy metals removal from wastewater by Harun, Hasnida, A. Hamid, Hazren, Mohamed Sunar, Norshuhaila, Ahmad, Faridahanim, Ali, R., Hamidon, Nuramidah, Baul, Mary Lyana

“…Heavy metals are contaminants from inorganic source that tend to pollute the ecosystem due to anthropogenic activities like mining, welding, semiconductors and electrical appliances manufacturing industries. …”
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Perception on Desa Melayu apartment society towards Johor food heritage by Harun, Hairuddin, Mohd Zaini, Nurul Syahirah

“…Along with the rapidly growing economy and increasing population community in Johor like other states in Malaysia, Malay Modern society, especially the generation now gradually abandon the Johor food Heritage due to the pursuit of modern and viral food that available in the market today. …”
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Evaluation of kernel elongation ratio and aroma association in global popular aromatic rice cultivars in tropical environment by Golam, Faruq, Khalid, Norzulaani, Harikrishna , Jennifer Ann, Bhassu, Subha, Mohamed, Zulqarnain, Osman, Mohamad, Abdul Majid, Nazia

“…In the present study, it tried to evaluate the expression of aroma, kernel elongation and their association in 55 fine rice genotypes in the tropical environment of Malaysia. …”
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Case report of huge cervical dumbbell tumor in neurofibromatosis. Give up surgery? by Johari, Joehaimey, Omar, Ahmad Sabri, Hau, Mohammad Anwar, Sharifudin, Mohd Ariff

“…By the end of two weeks after the second surgery, he was able to manage himself independently, and recovered hi s fine motor functions. Tumour removal by a lateral approach still carries a risk of injuring vital structures. …”
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Optimization of operating conditions for the application of Moringa oleifera (Zogale) seeds extract in water disinfection using response surface methodology by Bichi, Mustafa Hassan, Agunwamba, Jonah Chukwumemeka, Muyibi, Suleyman Aremu

“…The kernel was ground to fine powder using the coffee mill attachment of the Moulinex domestic food blender. …”
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Effect of pretreatment soaking duration to characteristic of ultrafine treated rice husk ash (UFTRHA) as supplementary cementing material (SCM) by Nuruddin, Muhd Fadhil, Saad, Siti Asmahani, Shafiq, Nasir, Ali, Maisarah

“…The effect of pre-treatment soaking time to alkali metal removal and its chemical composition, mineralogical properties, particle size analysis as well as specific surface area of ultra fine treated rice husk ash (UFTRHA) were determined accordingly. …”
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Studies on durability properties of natural fibre-reinforced green lightweight foamed concrete employing industrial hemp fibres by Md Azree Othuman Mydin, Md Azree Othuman Mydin, Mohd Nawi, Mohd Nasrun, Omar, Roshartini, Hadee Mohammed Najm, Hadee Mohammed Najm, Paul Oluwaseun Awoyera, Paul Oluwaseun Awoyera

“…The use of industrial HF might make it possible to reduce fine aggregate while still producing LFC of higher quality. …”
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Acoustic and non-acoustic performance of coal bottom ash as sound absorptive material for reducing railway noise level by Ramzi Hannan, Nurul Izzati Raihan

“…Grade 30 MPa concrete was cast with varying replacement percentages (0% to 100%) of CBA as fine aggregate replacement in concrete mixture. The specimens were cured for periods of 7, 28 and 90 days. …”
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A study on wettability properties of rutile-phase TiO2 nanostructure film by Taib, Syafa Syahirah

“…The optimum amount of hydrothermal reaction time, volume of HCl and volume of TBOT are at 16 hours, 130 mL and 5 mL, respectively, where TiO2 has a crystalline structure with fine tetragonal shape and the highest contact angle. …”
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Mechanical Characteristics Rice Husk Fiber (RHF) Blended Recycled Polyethylene (RPE) for RHF/RPE Polymer Composite by Jamal, Iylia Izzati, Marsi, Noraini, Mohd Rus, Anika Zafiah, Saiful Bahri, Aiman Hisyam, Md-Said, Asmadi, Hashim, Mohamad Mohshein, Ariffin, Izzah Aqilah

“…The RHF fibers were processed into fine fibers measuring 0.5 ± 0.05 mm using a high-speed grinding machine operating at 18000 rpm. …”
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