Relating fractographic analysis to yield strength of novel X7475 (Al–Zn–Mg–Cu) alloys produced by recycling aluminium beverage cans by Kazeem, Abubakar, Badarulzaman, Nur Azam, Wan Ali, Wan Fahmin Faiz

“…The aim of this letter was to conduct a postmortem on the nature of fracture, substrates and possible precipitates formed in a novel experimental 7xxx alloy cast from recycled beverage cans (RBCs) and link same to yield strength (ry) following heat treatment (HT). …”
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The significance of perceptions and cultural engagement in the evolution of a European commercial and soft power diplomacy with the emerging Asian giants by Vergeron, Karine Lisbonne-de

“…My work was also informed by on-going and new academic debates about the idea of the EU as a ‘special’ global actor in world affairs with a focus on the visions, values and principles of Europe’s place in international relations (see Section 5). …”
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China’s political and economic activities in East Africa: regional development and environmental concerns by Shuriye, Abdi Omar

“…Nonetheless, these are not taking place without environmental and ecological concerns. …”
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Role of academic libraries in promoting information literacy among students of higher learning institutions by Hassan, Basri, Mansor, Yushiana

“…Effective decision making, however, can only be achieved by having the right information, in the right place, in the right format, at the right time.…”
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Semiconductor/polymer electroylte junction solar cell by Mohamad, Souad A., AROF, A.K, ALI,, M.H.

“…In semiconductor - electrolyte junction, a charge transfer from the electrode to the electrolyte has to take place to enable current to flow through an external circuit. …”
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Shari'ah law : an introduction by Kamali, Mohammad Hashim

“…Also broaching more advanced topics such as the principle of legality and the role and place of Shari’ah-oriented policy, Kamali controversially questions whether Islam is as much of a law-based religion as it has often been made out to be. …”
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Training and innovation among knowledge-based companies in Malaysia by Zulkifli, Izyani

“…A simple crosstab analysis suggests that when a training policy is in place, it not only positively influences innovation but innovation seems to be more important to the growth of the companies. …”
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Tackling the threats of Internet worms by Pathan, Al-Sakib Khan

“…Multiple network devices and preventive mechanisms should be in place to hold appropriate defense at each step the communications are done through. …”
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A comparison between two solution approaches for diaphragm-based capacitive pressure microsensor by Faris, Waleed Fekry, Mohammed, Hazem

“…Also, central deflection at which the pull-in takes place is different between the two methods…”
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Digital image watermarking, analysis of current methods by Mohammed, Ghassan N., Yasin, Azman, Zeki, Akram M.

“…A variety of image watermarking techniques have been published in the last few years which attempts to develop techniques and methods which are used to obtain better results through the fact that the changes that took place after the concealment is visible to the human eye. …”
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The experience of diversity in open spaces of two historical towns in Malaysia by Harun, Nor Zalina, Mansor, Mazlina, Said, Ismail

“…This paper explores diversity of open space as one of the salient parameters for good public place making in the built environment. Two open spaces in colonial towns of Taiping and Georgetown were selected as study sites. …”
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The people’s Dataran: celebrating historic square as a potential temporary market space by Zakariya, Khalilah, Harun, Nor Zalina

“…This exploratory paper initiates a discussion on the potentials of appropriating a temporary weekend market adjacent to a historic square as an informal activity to encourage people to engage more with Dataran Merdeka as their historic place. From employing methods of observations, mapping and interviews, the findings from this paper reveal how locating temporary market activity at Dataran Merdeka might activate this historic square as a lively social space while tapping into the existing event culture. …”
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CMOS design and implementation of sigma-delta analog-to-digital data converter suitable for MEMS devices by Nordin, Anis Nurashikin, Zaghloul, Mona E.

“…An example of full integration in MEMS is the smart sensor where both the sensors and the electrical signal processing circuitry are placed on the same chip. The idea is to place the sensor as close as possible to the signal-processing interface to avoid signal degradation. …”
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A morphological analysis of the waterfront in city centre, Kuala Lumpur by Abdul Latip, Nurul Syala, Heath, Tim, Liew, Mohd Shahir

“…The increasing concern for a sustainable development and the significance it should have on future waterfront, places urban design - with its key concern for contextual integration – in a uniquely important position. …”
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A brief history of Konya

“…The city of Konya is considered the first place of the permanent settlements which became a center for many societies, nations and civilizations from Çatalhüyük to Hitits; from Frigs to Kimmers; from Lidyas to Pers; from Greeks to Great Iskender; from Romans to Selçuks, Ottomans and the period of the Republic of Turkey. …”
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Can serumpun still binds Malays and Indonesians after recent cultural flare-ups? by Rusli, Mohd Hazmi, Mustafa, Maizatun

“…It has been more than a year since the last cultural ‘flare-ups’ took place between Malaysia and Indonesia. Undeniably, the concept of serumpun has always been a major factor underlying the relationship between Malaysia and Indonesia. …”
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China's political and economic activities in Africa: development and environmental concerns by Shuriye, Abdi Omar

“…Nonetheless, these are not taking place without environmental and ecological concerns. …”
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Mosque interior design and accessories for the disabled from an Islamic perspective by Jasmani, Ismail

“…Briefly explores the different functions of the mosque as community centre, learning centre, welfare centre, seat of government, prison, hospital and a place for legitimate recreational activities which is stated in the holy Quran and hadiths. …”
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Islam and the legal system of Malaysia by Shuaib, Farid Sufian, Bari, Abdul Aziz

“…It is to be emphasized that the whole exercise is to put everything in the right and proper place and context. Consequently, this discourse is not a revisionist agenda seeking to rewrite the Constitution or the legal system.…”
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The power of freedom : setting up a multimodal exhibition with undergraduate students to foster their learning and help them to achieve by Abegglen, Sandra, Burns, Tom, Sinfield, Sandra

“…Our experience - and feedback by students - showed that serious learning is taking place when students are given "the freedom to learn".…”
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