Analysis of the Rain Effects on Terrestrial Free Space Optics Based on Data Measured in Tropical Climate. by Ahmad Zabidi, Suriza, Islam, Md. Rafiqul, Wajdi, Al Khateeb, Ahmed Wathik, Naji

“…However, the feasibility of using FSO system as communication link very much depends on local weather. Since tropical region experiences heavy rainfall, rain with high intensity is expected to affect the FSO link severely. …”
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Ethyl 1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-[2-(methylsulfanyl)ethyl]-1H-benzimidazole-5-carboxylate by Hamzah, Nurasyikin, Ngah, Nurziana, Abd Hamid, Shafida, Abdul Rahim, Aisyah Saad

“…Weak C-HO hydrogen bonds further link these dimers into chains propagating along the a axis. …”
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Autonomous biomimitic robot based multi-agent system for disaster management and rescue by Khan, Md. Raisuddin, Salami, Momoh Jimoh Emiyoka, Ahmed, Mohiuddin

“…Snake robots equipped with multiple sensors and controlled under multiagent collaborative protocol are expected to bring about acceptable solution to disaster management and rescue. …”
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Promoting good public governance and environmental support for sustainable economic development by Noja, Gratiela Georgiana, Cristea, Mirela, Sirghi, Nicoleta, Hategan, Camelia-Daniela, D’Anselmi, Paolo

“…Good governance promotes the fundamental grounds of participation and democracy in contemporary public administration, whilst institution building and the (in)effectiveness of public administration is linked to economic growth. This synergy brings forth sheer implications on the sustainable economic development. …”
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Modeling the powder compaction process using the finite element method and inverse optimization by Hrairi, Meftah, Chtourou, Hedi, Gakwaya, Augustin, Guillot, Michel

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Naqd and Islah : Ibn ‛Ashur’s comprehensive critique and reform efforts regarding Islamic learning and education by El-Mesawi, Mohamed El-Tahir

“…Special attention has been given to highlighting Ibn ‛ÓshËr’s identification of the internal and external factors that led to the decline of Muslim education and left it in a state of crisis, unable to cope with the modern challenges of life. The article also brings into light Ibn ‛Ashur’s theoretical and practical approach rejuvenating Islamic education in accordance with its original spirit and worldview. …”
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Techniques for extraction of bioactive compounds from plant materials: a review by Azmir, Jannatul, Sarker, Md. Zaidul Islam, Rahman, Md. Mokhlesur, Khan, Sharif, A., Mohamed, Ferdosh, Sahena, M. H. A., Jahurul, K., Ghafoor, Nik Ab Rahman, Nik Norulaini, A. K. M., Omar

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User-centered web development for GMI alumni website by Zakaria, N. A., Ayu, Media Anugerah

“…In addition, the World Wide Web (WWW)technology is an appropriate partner with the internet that brings pleasant facility in order to facilitate people's daily lives. …”
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Computational intelligence: It’s application in digital watermarking by Olanrewaju, Rashidah Funke, Khalifa, Othman Omran, Abdul Latif, Khairun Nisaa’

“…CI has been applied in digital watermarking to improve performance in order to curb piracy. This paper brings to view of computational intelligence techniques specifically the Artificial Neural Network (ANN); generalizations of mathematical models based on biological nervous systems and its applications in digital watermarking. …”
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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

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Neutron radiation effect on 2N2222 and NTE 123 NPN silicon bipolar junction transistors by Oo, Myo Min, Alang Md Rashid, Nahrul Khair, Abdul Karim, Julia, Mohmamed Zin, Mohamed Rawi, Hasbullah, Nurul Fadzlin

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Joint ventures in construction 2: contract, governance, performance and risk

“…Joint Ventures in Construction 2: Contract, Governance, Performance and Risk is the selected proceedings of a series of International Conferences on Multi-national Joint Ventures for Construction Works, held each year since 2005. This book brings together the highlights from the 2008-2011 conferences, focusing on key issues including - contract and associated administrative structures - governance, dispute, and dispute resolution - performance and risk - managing stakeholder expectations. …”
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Groupwork assessments and international postgraduate students : reflections on practice by Bamford, Jan

“…The cultural diversity of a particular cohort of students (especially those who have received no previous education in the UK) arguably has an impact on teaching method and assessment methods. It brings another dimension to the debate of ‘traditional’ versus ‘innovative’ teaching approaches and is worth further examination, particularly as the increasingly multicultural aspect of the present UK higher education environment is not a well researched field. …”
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Teaching religion and international relations: disciplinary, pedagogical, and personal reflections by Bettiza, Gregorio, Abdelkader, Deina, Buckley, David T., Cesari, Jocelyne, Haynes, Jeffrey, Sandal, Nukhet, Shani, Giorgio

“…This forum seeks to remedy this general silence. It brings together a diverse range of scholars from a multiplicity of national, religious, methodological, and theoretical backgrounds who teach across a variety of different geographical settings including North America, Europe, and East Asia. …”

Towards Ontology-based SQA Recommender for Agile Software Development by Bajnaid, Nada O., Benlamri, Rachid, Pakstas, Algirdas, Salekzamankhani, Shahram

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Taking the implementation of ECtHR judgments seriously : right assessment, wrong approaches? by Lambert-Abdelgawad, Elisabeth

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ECtHR extends application of Convention beyond Council of Europe borders by Bhavnani, Shanta

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What should the European Court learn from the Inter-American Court on reparation? by Sandoval, Clara

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Like the sea: living communityship as a form of participatory leadership within the creativity for learning in HE (#creativeHE) community by Nerantzi, Chrissi, Gillaspy, Emma, Sinfield, Sandra, Karatsiori, Marianthi, Burns, Tom, Hunter, Anna, Seat, Hannah, Tasler, Nathalie

“…Insights gained through this inquiry seem to suggest that the leadership within this community is characterised by and experienced as communityship, a highly participatory and democratic way of leading that brings harmony, offers refuge and stretches the leadership team. …”
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Social networks and migration: relocations, relationships and resources by Ryan, Louise

“…Empirically innovative, this book brings together, for the first time, data generated over twenty years across my varied studies with migrants from diverse backgrounds. …”