Wideband and flat-gain amplifier using high concentration Erbium doped fibers in series double-pass configuration by Hamida, Belal Ahmed, Latiff, A.A., Cheng, X. S., Ismail, M.A., Naji, Ahmed Wathik, Khan, Sheroz, Al-Khateeb, Wajdi Fawzi Mohammed, Ahmad, H., Harun, S.W.

“…The amplifier has two stages comprising a 1.5 m and 9 m long EDF optimized for C-band and L-band operations respectively, in a double-pass series configuration. …”
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Purification of antibacterial compounds from spathiphyllum cannifolium leaf by Ahmad Raus, Raha, Abdullah, Erlina, Jamal, Parveen, Jimat, Dzun Noraini

“…Further purification of the single spot using HPLC showed two isolated compounds at retention time of 5.53 minutes and 8.26 minutes were obtained. The compounds were suspected as flavanoids as they can be detected at wavelength 360 nm and 400 nm.…”
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Evaluation of usability problems of labor portal in Saudi Arabia by Alzuabi, Haifa Fahad, Alshaikhli, Imad Fakhri Taha

“…The governorates of the Kingdom operates IT management to develop this rule to get the information and data related to the labor market quickly and accurately. 7 experts evaluated the quality portal of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Labor using self-developed instrument containing eight factors from the literature review on 5-likert scale. The result of the study shows that, the Labor portal quality is fairly good by 78.2% and it needs further improvement and development by 21.8%. …”
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A rapid and highly efficient method for transformation of sugarcane callus by Santosa, Dwi Andreas, Hendroko, Roy, Farouk, Abdelazim, Greiner, Ralf

“…The whole procedure permitted the production of transgenic calli in a short time (1.5 mo). The transformed calli can be cultured further for the production of the inserted gene-encoded enzyme by using cell culture, or they can be regenerated into transgenic plants. …”
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International wildlife trade regulation and its enforcement in Malaysia by Ariffin, Mariani, Mustafa, Maizatun

“…As the major repositories of the world's biodiversity, it is essential for mega-biodiversity countries like Malaysia to regulate international wildlife trade to protect their biodiversity from being exploited unsustainably by observing the international regulations outlined by CITES.[5]…”
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Diversity of phytoplankton in coastal water of Kuantan,Pahang, Malaysia by Mohammad Noor, Normawaty, Harun, Siti Nor Rahaida, Mat Lazim, Zainab, Mukai, Yukinori, Mohamad, Najma Tasnim, Saad, Shahbudin

“…The highest cell density was 32 x 103 cells/L and the lowest was 7.9 x 103 cells/L at stations 3 and 5, respectively. Significantly high number of cell density was found during NEM compared to other monsoons.…”
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Effects on mouse spermatogenesis and DNA fragmentation following exposure to cyclophosphamide and thymoquinone by Saheera, Kamarzaman, Sha'ban, Munirah, Abdul Rahman, Suzanah

“…Effects were observed on days 5, 32 and 53. Results show that thirty-two days following exposure to cyclophosphamide, the spermatogonia cells was reduced by 52% than that in the control group, p<0.05. …”
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Development and optimization of a low normal force contact by Bhuiyan, Md. Moinul Islam, Alamgir, Tarik Bin, Rashid, Muhammad Mahbubur

“…In this research, it is identified that only a 5μm radial tip with 0.1N force contact provides an excellent electrical performance which is much sharper than conventional connectors. …”
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Validity of factor structure of the TVET graduates's job performance inventory by Zulkipli, Inas, Nordin, Mohamad Sahari, Ismail, Nik Ahmad Hisham

“…They were required to respond to a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire. The inventory originally consisted of 29 items with two sub-scales; task performance and contextual performance. …”
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Preliminary analysis of dust effects on microwave propagation measured in Sudan by Elfatih, Elsheikh, Islam, Md. Rafiqul, Chebil, Jalel, Bashir, Saad Osman, Ismail, Ahmad Fadzil

“…However, real dust storm is a complex phenomenon which is difficult to be described by theoretical physical or mathematical models [5-6]. In this paper, an evaluation of the existing attenuation prediction models has been done based on the measured dust storm properties and measured attenuation in Sudan.…”
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Preliminary analysis of dust effects on microwave propagation measured in Sudan by Elfatih A., A Elsheikh, Islam, Md Rafiqul, Chebil, Jalel, Bashir, Saad Osman, Ismail, Ahmad Fadzil

“…However, real dust storm is a complex phenomenon which is difficult to be described by theoretical physical or mathematical models [5-6]. In this paper, an evaluation of the existing attenuation prediction models has been done based on the measured dust storm properties and measured attenuation in Sudan…”
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Pre-empting the future: training of a landscape architect by Zen, Ismawi

“…His training must be futuristic targeted to achieve man matrix of: i) Creativity: The ability to synthesize functional requirements, cultural peculiarities and the economics of matters within the framework of environmental-friendly approach to nature. ii) Knowledge: The ability to research, document and synthesize all aspects of landscape architecture. iii) Skill: The ability to communicate ideas and decisions.iv) Awareness: The realization every action will impact life patterns of the affected society. v) Adaptability: The ability to realize ideas using progressively complex knowledge and technology. …”
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Metal injection moulding of hip stem CoCrMo alloy powder using palm stearin binder system by Omar, Mohd Afian, Abdullah, Noorsyakirah, Sauti, Rosliza, Mohd Zainon, Nurazilah, Johari, Nurhaslina, Zulkifly, Ahmad Hafiz, Baharuddin, Mohd Yusof

“…Results showed that solvent extraction debinding technique allowed complete removal of palm stearin from the injection moulded part within 5 hours without swelling or distortion of the debound part. …”
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Effect of geometrical parameters on boiling heat transfer and pressure drop in micro finned micro gap by Ahmed, Shugata, Hassan, Muhammad Hasibul, Ismail, Ahmad Faris, Sulaeman, Erwin

“…For this purpose, flow boiling of water in a micro finned micro gap heat sink has been simulated using FLUENT 14.5 release. Thermal resistance and pressure drop have been calculated for various fin width-to-fin spacing ratio and ratio of base thickness-to-micro gap height. …”
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Retrospective analysis of 1286 oral and maxillofacial biopsied lesions of Iraqi children over a 30 years period by Hamid Abdullah, Bashar, Abdul Jabbar, Omar, Shebli Mussedi, Omar

“…The majority of lesions were inflammatory or benign in nature, while 5.6% were malignant tumors. This study provides a data base for predicting the distribution of oral lesions in children with a different method from other similar studies.…”
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Finite element analysis of tensile test for HDPE/EPR-MMT nanocomposite by Shaffiar, Norhashimah, Abdul Halim, Mohamad Khairi, Anuar, Hazleen, Majid, M. A. H. A.

“…The ultimate tensile strength of HDPE/EPR-MMT is 14.5 MPa and the yield strength is 13.2 MPa. By using MMT as a filler, the material strength is improved. …”
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Optimization of Single-step Bioconversion Process using Taguchi’s method for the production of Multiple Valuable Fermentation-products by Azmi, Azliin Suhaida, Ngoh, Gek Cheng, Mel, Maizirwan

“…The significant of fermentation parameters for multiple valuable fermentation-products from co-culture fermentation of raw unhydrolyzed cassava starch were determined using Taguchi’s methodology in an orthogonal array of L8 using Design Expert v8.0.1. Seven factors were varied at two levels for each factor. …”
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Experimental studies on low speed converging nozzle flow with sudden expansion by Ashfaq, Syed, Khan, Sher Afghan

“…The L/D ratio of the sudden expansion duct varies from 10 to 1, and tests were conducted for L/D 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1. To study the quality of flow in the enlarged duct wall pressure was measured and it is found that the flow field remains undisturbed in the presence of micro jets.…”
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Influence of micro jets on wall pressure for area ratio 3.24 by Ashfaq, Syed, Khan, Sher Afghan

“…However, oscillations are observed for L/Ds = 10, 8, 6, and 5 for all the Mach numbers which has shown that even for correctly expanded flow the flow is wave dominated.…”
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Solid State bioconversion of oil palm biomass for ligninase enzyme production by Alam, Md. Zahangir, Mahmat, Mohd Erman, Muhammad, Nurdina

“…While the optimum study indicated the enzyme production of 1472.8U=liter with moisture content of 50%, 578.7U=liter with 10%v=w of inoculum size, and 721.8U=liter with co-substrate concentration of 1%(w=w) at days 9, 9 and 12 of fungal treatment, respectively. …”
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