Life Cycle Cost (LCC) strategy and protocol on cost data input in Malaysia by Ayob, Mohd Fairullazi, Abdul Rashid, Khairuddin

“…A protocol of LCC data input requirements process was developed, evaluated, validated and tested with a group of LCC experts through FGD approach to provide robust procedures on how the cost data could be made more available, accessible, current and reliable as inputs into the process of producing reliable LCC outputs in the Malaysian construction industry. The current findings can serve as a potential benchmark which could facilitate the clients, estimators and researchers in Malaysia and or in some other countries to calculate LCC better leading to better outputs …”
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Influence of support group intervention on quality of life of Malaysian breast cancer survivors by Abu Kassim , Noor Lide, Mohd Hanafiah, Khayriyyah, Samad Cheung, Humairah, Rahman, Mohammad Tariqur

“…Given that breast cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer affecting Malaysian women and its low survival rate, this study investigates the possible influence of support group intervention on quality of life (QOL). It also examines the interrelationships between QOL subdomains as research has shown the influence of emotional expression on psychological and physical wellbeing. …”
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Residents’ perception of their quality of life in TTDI area of Kuala Lumpur city, Malaysia by Mohit, Mohammad Abdul, Hj. Mohd. Noor, Norzailawati, Zahari, Rustam Khairi, Abdul Malek, Nurhayati, Johari Ramzan, Nadiah

“…This paper investigates the quality of life at a neighborhood level within seven domains that is the key determinant of the overall quality of life of Kuala Lumpur City. 260 sample residents belonging to eight types of housing of TTDI area were selected for questionnaire survey. …”
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Jihad as an essential principle of human life an understanding from the Qur’anic perspective by Khan, Israr Ahmad

“…If the word jihad in the Qur’an is read and deliberated over within the given context, it may appear that jihad is not an act of Islamic life like solah, zakah, hajj, nikah etc but rather it is an underlying principle of life to be applied in every walk of life. …”
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Ahmad Surkitti (1876-1943): his life, thought and Islamic reform Indonesia by Abu Shouk, Ahmed Ibrahim

“…The purpose of this research project is to examine the early life and career of al-Surkitti in the Sudan and Saudi Arabia, and assess critically his contribution to the islah and tajdid movements in the Malay-Indonesia world. …”
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Prediction of tool life in end milling of hardened steel AISI D2 by Lajis, M. A., Karim, A.N. Mustafizul, Amin, A. K. M. Nurul, Hafiz, A. M. Khalid, Turnad L., Ginta

“…Thus, the aim of present study is to develope a tool life model in end milling of hardened steel AISI D2 using PVD TiAIN coated carbide cutting tool. …”
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Modelling and optimization of tool life in end milling of AISI 02 hardened steel by Lajis, M. A., Karim, A.N. Mustafizul, Amin, A. K. M. Nurul

“…Majority of the published research works on modeling of tool life in machining of hardened steels are based mainly on the turning process, whilst the hard milling process has rarely been adopted. …”
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Nutritional status and health-related quality of life of breast cancer patients on chemotherapy by Lua, Pei Lin, Zakaria, Noor Salihah, Mamat, Nik Mazlan

“…This study aimed to (1) assess body weight status and dietary intake of breast cancer patients on chemotherapy and (2) to correlate Body Mass Index (BMI), energy and protein intake with health-related quality of life (HRQoL) profile. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in two government hospitals in the East coast of Peninsular Malaysia using convenience sampling. …”
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Objective analysis of variation in the regional quality of life in Malaysia and its policy implications by Mohit, Mohammad Abdul

“…The Malaysian Quality of life Index (MQLI) has improved by 7.0 points during 1990-2000 and further to another 11.9 points from 2000 to 2010. …”
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The concept of zuhd (asceticism) in education: an Islamic reformulation of levinson theory seasons of life by Ismail, Nik Ahmad Hisham

“…Psychology is one of the important disciplines that related to the whole life of human being, its major concern is study of man and what affects him. …”
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Symbiosis of religious principles and basic occupational values on Islamic work-life balance by Abd. Rokis, Rohaiza

“…The presentation discusses some basic issues on work and life based on Islamic and non-religious principles. …”
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Simulation of tool life for ceramic with negative rake angle using neural network by Al Hazza, Muataz Hazza Faizi, Adesta, Erry Yulian Triblas, Hasan, Muhammed H

“…The current work presents the simulation of tool life in high speed Hard Turning (HSHT) of AISI 4340 hardened steel using artificial neural networks. …”
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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

“…This study validates the hypothesized interrelationships among constructs of self-esteem, work/family enrichment and life satisfaction. 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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Functional outcome and quality of life of patient with post traumatic osteomyelitis of the femur and tibia by Mohd Yusof, Nazri, Sulong, Ahmad Fadzli

“…This study was conducted to evaluate the clinical outcome, functional outcome, and quality of life of patients treated for post traumatic osteomyelitis (PTO) of femur or tibia in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan, Malaysia. …”
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Advances in electromyogram signal classification to improve the quality of life for the disabled and aged people by Ahsan, Md. Rezwanul, Ibrahimy, Muhammad Ibn, Khalifa, Othman Omran

“…The social demands for the Quality Of Life (QOL) are increasing with the exponentially expanding silver generation. …”
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Quality of life and learning experience: issues and impediments facing the Saudi students in Malaysia by Al Hazmi, Khalid, Nordin, Mohamad Sahari, Badi, Jamal Ahmed Bashier

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Employing circular economy on offshore D&A via life cycle assessment by Anuar, Hazleen

“…In order to help a decision making process, a project named RELife (Renewable Energy for a new Life of offshore platforms) has been developed with the main goal of to develop a model for the reuse of offshore Oil & Gas platforms at end-of-life stage for the production of renewable energy. …”
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Hybrid water footprint and life cycle assessment of crude palm oil production by Mohammad Sabli, Noor Salehan

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Pictures or it didn’t happen: photo-nostalgia, iPhoneography and the representation of everyday life by Chopra-Gant, Mike

“…The article argues for a rigorous application of these concepts and suggests that the popularity of “retro” effects used in smartphone photography represents an effort to stabilize images that are in fact immaterial and unstable; to endow the insubstantial and transitory signs by which life histories are registered with an aura of materiality and permanence.…”
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Howard Sounes, Charles Bukowski: locked in the arms of a crazy life (Review) by Murray, Martin

“…Review Article of: Howard Sounes, Charles Bukowski: locked in the arms of a crazy life (Edinburgh: Rebel Inc, 1999)…”
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