Nanosized TiO2 photocatalyst powder via sol-gel method: effect of hydrolysis degree on powder properties by -, Nor Hafizah, Sopyan, Iis

“…The powders obtained at lower water to TPT mol ratios were spherical in shape and they became bar-like shapes higher mol ratios. The lower hydrolysis degree led to higher surface area of the Powder A (24.8 m2/g) compared to Powder B (14.6 m2/g). …”
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Islamic finance: a growing industry the proliferation of interest-free finance by Kassim, Salina, Abd Majid, M. Shabri

“…While many believe that the "worst is not over", continuous deliberations are ongoing to diagnose the root of the crisis and find solutions to the current problems that the global economy is facing. Just like the cases of previous crises, once the crisis sets in, continuous efforts are undertaken to improve and strengthen the current financial infrastructure so as to avoid such crisis from happening again in the future. …”
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Qualitative analysis of biochemicals and proximate determination of saponin in different parts of Donax grandis plant extracts by Mohd Hassan, Husna Hawa, Mohd Daud, Jamaluddin, Hashim, Ridzwan, Bakhtiar, M. Taher

“…It is widely distributed in Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Brunei, Filipina, Papua New Guinea and in other South East Asia region. It has a hollow stem like bamboos with branching at each segment. It is distributed throughout the jungle along the river and usually found in the wet places in the secondary forest and bamboo thicket. …”
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Development of a prospective web-based inventory system for management of lab facilities by A.N., Mustafizul Karim, Saad, Mohd Fadli, Mahbubul, Haque

“…This online system would help the personnel in charge of the laboratories find out the capacity of the labs as well as the relevant information of asset availability, and replace the current practice of extensive manual recording of asset documentation thus holding a key for an organization like university to gaining competitive advantage through efficient operational performance…”
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Extraction and characterization of gelatin from different marine fish species in Malaysia by Jaswir, Irwandi, S., Faridayanti, Mirghani, Mohamed Elwathig Saeed, Mohd. Salleh, Hamzah, Hassan, Torla, Yaakob, Che Man

“…They appeared snowy white in color with crystal-like and light texture. The gelatine extracted from “kerapu” had the strongest fishy odor, followed by the gelatines derived from “jenahak”, “kembung” and “kerisi”. …”
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Developments in the efficiency of the Malaysian banking sector: the impacts of financial disruptions and exchange rate regimes by Sufian, Fadzlan, Habibullah, Muzafar Shah

“…However, the results suggest that the foreign banks were severely affected by the Asian financial crisis, implying that the foreign banks are not insulated from unexpected events like the Asian financial crisis of 1997.…”
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Development of a low cost lapping process by Konneh, Mohamed, Amin, A. K. M. Nurul, Afzeri, Afzeri, Ahmarofi, A. A.

“…A low cost lapping process has been developed, the process tried out on thin silicon chips that generated damage-free with a mirror-like surfaces of low roughness values and reasonably high degree of flatness.…”
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Real money : money and payment systems from an Islamic perspective

“…The present unstable and anarchic global monetary system is primarily due to multiple national currencies that are not anchored to anything rela like gold. An urgent revamp of the global monetary system is, therefore, necessary to 'save' the world from falling into the brink of destruction and misery. …”
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Experimental investigation of the flow over IIUM-MAV using six component balance test and particle image velocimetry by Omar, Ashraf Ali, Altaf, Alaman, Azwir, Ahmad Rizal, Abdul Rahman, Mohd Amirul

“…The experimental model of Micro Air Vehicle (MAV) shaped like cropped delta wing was designed, fabricated and tested in low speed wind tunnel. …”
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Islamic law: an introduction by Laldin, Mohamad Akram

“…It is hoped that this work will shed some light for those who are interested in understanding the basics of Islamic law. The author would like to thank the International Islamic University Malaysia for ganting him sabbatical leave and financial assistance for the realisation of this work.…”
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A study of noise transmission through cylindrical shell using modal truncation approach by El-Hafidi, Ali, Martin , Bruno, Faris, Waleed Fekry, Lay, Béatrice

“…The study of the vibroacoustic behavior of cylindrical structure like aircraft fuselage requires the establishment of very large models, and the numerical results which can be obtained are often difficult to interpret. …”
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Engine and auxiliary systems

“…This should enhance the utility of the book for any person engaged in the pursuit of knowledge of internal combustion engines, particularly the practicing engineers and researchers in the field. The editor would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to all the authors who have contributed chapters for the book. …”
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Cultural and religious festivals: the Malaysian experience by Ishak, Mohd. Shuhaimi

“…The Chinese in Malaysia celebrate festivals like Chinese New Year and Chap Goh Mei where cultural celebrations such as the lion dances and Chingay procession take place. …”
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A case study - establishing redundant access networks in the telecommunication sector of a developing country by Rahman, Mohammad Ziaur, Pathan, Al-Sakib Khan

“…This work may also be useful for working on similar cases in other developing countries like Bangladesh.…”
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Harmonisation of prescribed punishment (Hadd) in Islamic Law and under the Malaysian penal law: a mere fantasy or a reality? by Mohamad Yunus, Mohamad Ismail, Mohamad Hanifa, Shamshina

“…This article aims at looking into the nature of hadd in the first place, reviewing the present Hudud Bills and trace the loopholes in them, and finally suggest some recommendations to solve the problem of implementing hudud law in a multiracial society like Malaysia. …”
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Constituent physical ingredients of rape: a proposal for law reform by Mohamad Yunus, Mohamad Ismail

“…Consequently, in analysing a serious crime like rape, both ingredients must be seriously considered. …”
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In search of a model to explain digital divide in information technology organizations by Mohamed, Norshidah, Hussein, Ramlah, Ahlan, Abdul Rahman

“…Our ultimate aim is to develop a model to explain digital divide in organizations in particular, information technology organizations in a developing country like Malaysia. This article reports an in-progress research that reviews past theoretical frameworks and proposes a conceptual framework.…”
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Troubled tales: short stories about the Irish in 1970s London by Murray, Tony

“…A number of ‘Troubles thrillers’ set in London, like their parent genre, have tended to sensationalize and stereotype the role of the IRA in the city.1 They have also tended to obscure the effects of the conflict on the Irish community there. …”
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The problem of the public good and the implications for researching educational policies for social justice by Ross, Alistair

“…Chapter 1 opened a discussion on what is meant by social justice in education, and the issues involved in defining this, and what research directed towards this would look like. We identified different types of potential injustices, and the subsequent chapters examined various of these in turn, in a range of educational contexts, through the prisms of research directed towards finding policy initiatives that might counter the effects of particular inequities. …”
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Heritage land in the United States: continuity and conflict by Roberts, John

“…This thesis sets out to explain the establishment and protection of United States federal heritage land, through some 200 years of conflict and change. It uses concepts like preservation, conservation and exploitation. …”
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