Harvesting vibration energy using piezoelectric material: modelling, simulation and experimental verifications by Fakhzan , M. N., Abdul Muthalif, Asan Gani

“…The beam is modeled using Euler Bernoulli which is also known as thin beam theory. As such, the model obtained here is applicable for micro and nano-beams. …”
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Zinc-air battery – powering electric vehicles to smart active labels by Othman, Raihan, Saputra, Hens

“…Emerging innovations in smart active labels - flat, flexible and functional devices, particularly in healthcare industry, instigated the authors to develop zinc-air battery as a prospective micro-power source for smart active labels. The thin battery technology developed, in collaboration between IIUM and BPPT, is of low cost, comprises of green electroactive materials, and able to operate in quasi-neutral electrolyte. …”
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Ant colony optimization for controller and sensor-actuator location in active vibration control by Md Nor, Khairul Affendy, Abdul Muthalif, Asan Gani, Wahid, Azni N.

“…This paper discusseson active vibration control of a simply supported thin plate excited and actuated by piezoelectric patches. …”
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Ant colony optimization for controller and sensor-actuator location in active vibration control by Md Nor, Khairul Affendy, Abdul Muthalif, Asan Gani, Wahid, Azni N.

“…Analytical model of the simply supported plate with piezoelectric patches is derived using thin plate theory. …”
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Zinc-air cell with KOH-treated agar layer between electrode and electrolyte containing hydroponics gel by Othman, Raihan, Yahaya, Abdul Hamid, Arof, Abdul Kariem

“…The capacity of zinc-air cell employing gelled KOH electrolyte has been enhanced markedly as thin KOH-treated gelatinized agar layer was applied between the electrode-gelled electrolyte interfaces. …”
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New airfoil families for horizontal-axis wind turbines by Abdelrahman, Mohammad, Hassanein, Atef

“…Two airfoil families have been developed to meet the design requirements. The first is a thin family named AERO 90XX, suitable for medium blades. …”
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Quality improvement of manuka honey through the application of high pressure processing by Mohd Fauzi, Noor Akhmazillah

“…Results demonstrated that high pressure processing operated at 600 MPa for 10 min has capability to increase significantly the total phenolic content and antioxidant activity by 47% and 30%, respectively. …”
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Optimization of supercritical carbon dioxide extraction of bioactive flavonoid compounds from spearmint (Mentha Spicata l.) leaves by using response surface methodology by Bimakr, Mandana, Abdul Rahman, Russly, Ganjloo, Ali, Taip, Farah Saleena, Md Salleh, Liza, Sarker, Md. Zaidul Islam

“…The optimal conditions were identified as 209.39 bar pressure, 50.00 °C temperature and 7.39 g/min co-solvent amount. The obtained extract under optimum SC-CO2 condition was analysed by high-performance liquid chromatography. …”
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Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of crude oil from winter melon (Benincasa hispida) seed using response surface methodology and evaluation of its antioxidant activity... by Bimakr, Mandana, Abdul Rahman, Russly, Taip, Farah Saleena, Mohd Adzahan, Noranizan, Sarker, Md. Zaidul Islam, Ganjloo, Ali

“…Optimal conditions were identified as 65% power level, 52 °C temperature and 36 min sonication time for maximum crude yield (108.62 mg-extract/g-dried matter). …”
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Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction of oil from Thunnus tonggol head by optimization of process parameters using response surface methodology by Ferdosh, Sahena, Sarker, Md. Zaidul Islam, Rahman, Nik Norulaini Nik Ab, Akand, Md Jahurul Haque, Ghafoor, Kashif, Awang, Mohamed Bin, Kadir, Mohd Omar Ab

“…Total oil was extracted from ground fish head of Longtail tuna (Thunnus tonggol) using supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO2) at 20 to 40 MPa, 45 to 65 oC and 1 to 3 ml min−1. Response surface methodology (RSM) was employed to optimize the operating conditions of the SC-CO2 technique where the highest oil yield was obtained (35.6% on dry weight basis) at 40 MPa, 65 oC, and 3 ml min−1. …”
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Dry machining of brass using titanium carbonitride (TiCN) coated tool by Mohamed Ariff, Tasnim Firdaus, Kamarudin, Mohd Syahidan, Haron, Mohd Amiruddin

“…The optimum cutting condition for wet and dry machining of brass using TiCN coated cutting tool was found to be 498 m/min at d = 0.2 mm, f = 0.4 mm/rev. The tool tip temperature obtained from dry machining did not influence tool wear since the temperature rise is quite similar to the wet machining temperatures. …”
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Bladder scan vs urethral catheterization for measurement of immediate post partum bladder volume by Ibrahim, Norliza, Nusee, Zalina, Mohd Rus, Razman, Abdullah, Suhaiza, Ismail, Hamizah, Abdulwahab, Dalia F, Awang, Mokhtar

“…The mean for time interval between bladder scan and catheterization was 3 min(range between 1-8 min). There is a linear relationship between the bladder scan-estimated and catheter bladder volumes (r2=082). …”
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Rapid and sensitive LC method for the analysis of Gemifloxacin in Human plasma by Chakrabarty, Uday Sankar, Das, Ayan, Bhaumik, Uttam, Chatterjee, Bappaditya, Nandi, Utpal, Pal, Tapan Kumar

“…The mixture was then sonicated for 10 min followed by 20 min centrifugation at 5000 rpm (g = 3600). …”
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Personal control related to childbirth satisfaction among postpartum mothers in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan (HTAA) by Mohd Arifin, Siti Roshaidai, Addenan, Nor Ashikin

“…Findings: The mean score for personal control among postnatal mother was 52.56 [SD = 10.693, min max (29, 70)] with the mean childbirth satisfaction score of 140.06 [SD = 17.109, min max (89, 170)]. …”
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Effect of peak current on material removal rate for electrical discharge machining of non-conductive Al2O3 ceramic by Moudood, M. A., Sabur, A., Ali, Mohammad Yeakub, Jaafar, Israd Hakim

“…MRR was found to be 0.052 mm3/min at peak current 1.1 A and it was found to be 0.132 mm3/min at peak current 1.3 A.…”
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Coal-fired power plant airborne particles impact towards human health by Mohd. Din, Shamzani Affendy, Nik Yahya, Nik Nurul Hidayah, Hanapi, Norsyamimi, Abdullah, Alias

“…Manjung coal-fired power plant emission had been recognised as one of the potential anthropogenic sources of airborne particles. 8-hours airborne particles sampling had been done at Manjung Power Plant in March and July 2011 with 7-hole sampler at 2 L/min air flow and cyclone sampler at 2.2 L/min airflow. …”
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Reaction kinetics of free and immobilized β-glucosidase in alginate gel by Jameel, Ahmad Tariq, Yusof, Faridah, Johana, Syaira

“…Michaelis constants obtained from linearized Langmuir plot are: vmax and Km as 21.10 μmol/mL.min and 0.0148 mol/L respectively for immobilized enzyme; vmax and Km for free enzyme were obtained as 24.33 μmol/mL.min and 0.0073 mol/L respectively. …”
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Development of a wastewater treatment system for chromium removal using chitosan by Ahmed Kabashi, Nassereldeen, Hamid Nour, Abdurahman, Muyibi, Suleyman Aremu, Qudsieh, Isam Y.

“…The optimized conditions obtained at 28.79 mg chitosan dosage, pH 6.40, 20.20 min contact time and agitation speed of 156.20 rpm. …”
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Role of O6-alkylguanine-DNA alkyltransferase in the resistance of mouse spermatogenic cells to O6-alkylating agents by Thompson, M. J., Abdul Rahman, Suzanah, Baker, T. G., Rafferty, J. A, Margison, G. P., Bibby, M. C

“…Testicular O6-alkylguanine-DNA alkyltransferase concentrations were assayed between 0 and 240 min after O6-benzylguanine treatment and were shown to be > 95% depleted 15 min after treatment with O6-benzylguanine and remained at > 95% at all the times assayed. …”
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Optimization of low-methoxyl pectin extraction from durian rinds and its physicochemical characterization by Sze Hui Jong, Sze Hui Jong, Abdullah, Norazlin, Muhammad, Norhayati

“…Under the optimal extraction condition (93.3 ◦C, S:L 1:50 g/mL, 185 min), the experimental yield (12.12%) and AUA (77.21%) of the extracted pectin were in close agreement with the predicted values. …”
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