Performance properties optimization of triaxial ceramic-palm oil fuel ash by employing Taguchi design and flower pollination algorithm by Zainudin, Azlan

“…The excessive cost and time consumed is a main issue if high number of experiments need to be performed. …”
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Visual plumes coastal dispersion modeling in southwest Sabah by Zainudin, Zaki

“…The travel distance (l t) is a main function of ambient current velocity (m/s) and direction. …”
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Bank lending, macroeconomic conditions and financial uncertainty: Evidence from Malaysia by Ibrahim, Mansor H., Shah Haneef, Sayed Sikandar

“…Adopting time series techniques of cointegration, causality and vector autoregressions (VARs), we arrive at the following main results. We note long run positive relations between real output and both real bank credits and real stock prices. …”
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Foam replicated porous 316l stainless steel based on taguchi method for biomedical applications by Mat Noor, Fazimah

“…The optimised porosity of porous SS316L prepared by ball milling method was 85.44% and achieved using sintering time of 60 minutes, sintering temperature of 1200C, heating rate of 1C/min, SS316L composition of 60 wt% and cooling rate of 1C/min. …”
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The effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme gene polymorphism on the progression of immunoglobulin A nephropathy in Malaysian patients by Draman, Che Rosle, Kong , NCT, Gafor, AH, Rahman, AFA, Zainuddin , S, Mustaffa, WMW, Radzi, AM, Shamsul , AS

“…It was −5.7 +/− 2.2 ml/min/1.73 square metres/year for the DD group and −4.8 +/− 2.0 ml/min/1.73 square metres/year for the non-DD group (p-value is equal to 0.5). …”
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Synthesis of fibrous silica supported noble metals catalysts for syngas production via partial oxidation of methane by Tan, Ji Siang

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Optimization of activated carbon production from empty fruit bunch fibers in one-step steam pyrolysis for cadmium removal from aqueous solution by Al-Khatib, Ma'an Fahmi Rashid, Muyibi, Suleyman Aremu, Amode, Jeminat Omotayo

“…Physical activation comprised of carbonization for 30 min using nitrogen gas (N2), followed by activation with steam at different flow rates (2.0, 3.0, and 4.0 ml/min), temperatures (600, 750,and 900�C) and times (15, 30, and 45 min). …”
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Characterisation of surface texture using AFM with trimmed probe tip by Ali, Mohammad Yeakub, Lim, BengHai

“…A comparison of the scanning results with analytical calculation showed that the trimmed tips were superior in imaging the profile for both the hole shaped and pin shaped microfeatures. But when using the trimmed high aspect ratio tip, the scanning speed was significantly low. …”
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Distraction osteogenesis over intramedullary nail : a report of two cases by Sulaiman , Razak, Munajat, Ismail, Yaakub, Ismail, Awang, Mohd Shukrimi

“…The healing index was 19.5 days/cm and 14.8 days/cm respectively, compared favorably to 30 days/cm with traditional method of distraction osteogenesis. There were mild pin tract infections and joint stiffness which responded to non-operative treatment.…”
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A study on abrasive water jet machining of aluminum with garnet abrasives by Khan, Ahsan Ali, Munajat, Noraziaty, Tajudin, Harnisah

“…The feed rate of the work should be kept within 40 rum min- I (at the jet pressure of 30 h i and the stand-off distance of3 mm). because a feed rate beyond 40 mm min-I results in sharp increase in taper angle. …”
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Does connecting tobacco cessation intervention with tuberculosis care improve quality of life outcomes? by Awaisu, Ahmed, Nik Mohamed, Mohamad Haniki, Noordin, NM, Abd. Aziz, Noorizan, Syed Sulaiman, Syed Azhar, Ahmad Mahayiddin, Aziah, Muttalif, Abdul Razak

“…Furthermore, for the EQ-VAS, there were significant main effects for group [F (1, 84) = 4.91, p = 0.029, η2 = 0.06], time [F (2, 168) = 139.50, p = <0.001, η2 = 0.62] and group x time interaction [F (2, 168) = 13.89, p = <0.001, η2 = 0.14]. …”
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Visually induced motion sickness can be alleviated by pleasant odours by Keshavarz, Behrang, Stelzmann, Daniela, Paillard, Aurore, Hecht, Heiko

“…Sixty-two participants were exposed to a 15-min-long video showing a first-person-view bicycle ride that had successfully induced VIMS in previous studies. …”
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Effect of electrical parameters on performance of Cu-TiC mixed ceramic compact electrode in EDM process by Khan, Ahsan Ali, Ndaliman, Mohammed Baba, Mohammad , Yeakub Ali, Lawal, Sunday Albert, Sulong, Nurul Farhana, Mohamad, Ummu Atiqah Khairiyah

“…Tool electrode being the main component of the machine can be produced by a number of techniques. …”
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Progressive freeze concentrator prototype for preservation of phenolic content in grape juice by Safiei, Nor Zanariah

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Steel Slag and Limestone as a Rock Filter for Eliminating Phosphorus from Domestic Wastewater: A Pilot Study in a Warm Climate by Maarup, Syahrul Nizam, Hamdan, Rafidah, Othman, Norzila, Adel Al-Gheethi, Adel Al-Gheethi, Sadeq Alkhadher, Sadeq Alkhadher, M. M. Abd El-Hady, M. M. Abd El-Hady, S. El-Sayed Saeed, S. El-Sayed Saeed

“…Phosphorus input with excessive use of fertilizers and manure as one of the main sources of nutrient pollution has increased recently in the wastewater as result of intensive farming and industrialized and densely populated areas. …”
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Steel Slag and Limestone as a Rock Filter for Eliminating Phosphorus from Domestic Wastewater: A Pilot Study in a Warm Climate by Maarup, Syahrul Nizam, Hamdan, Rafidah, Othman, Norzila, Adel Al-Gheethi, Adel Al-Gheethi, Sadeq Alkhadher, Sadeq Alkhadher, M. M. Abd El-Hady, M. M. Abd El-Hady, S. El-Sayed Saeed, S. El-Sayed Saeed

“…Phosphorus input with excessive use of fertilizers and manure as one of the main sources of nutrient pollution has increased recently in the wastewater as result of intensive farming and industrialized and densely populated areas. …”
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Future reservoir performance projection using integrated models in the framework of climate change by Hamidon, Nuramidah

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Adsorption behaviour of manganese (Mn2+) removal from aqueous solution using carbon nanotubes by Kabbashi, Nassereldeen Ahmed, Mirghani, Mohamed Elwathig Saeed, Y., Farhana I.

“…Different pHs are pH 6.0, pH 6.5, pH 7.0, pH 7.5 and pH 8.0, CNT dosages are 5mg, 6.25mg, 7.5mg, 8.75mg or 10mg, contact time are 10 min, 32.5 min, 55 min, 87.5 min and 120 min while the agitation speeds are 100rpm, 150rpm, 200rpm, 250rpm and 300rpm. …”
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Efficacy of Malaysian plant extracts in preventing peroxidation reactions in model and food oil systems by Jaswir, Irwandi, Hassan, Torla, Mohd Said, Mohd Zaki

“…This was followed by the extracts of limau purut leaves (85 min), peels (60 min), and stems (39 min). The antioxidative activities of these plants, however, were lower than those of rosemary and sage. …”
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Effects of flux application and melting parameters in investment casting of pure aluminium by in-situ melting technique by Saleh, Aslinda

“…The aluminium granules then were heated at the temperature of 850oC for 30 min in argon environment at the flow rate of argon gas 0.5, 2.5 and 5 l/min to reduce the oxidation of the aluminium granules. …”
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