A novel downlink semi-persistent packet scheduling scheme for VoLTE traffic over heterogeneous wireless networks by Tabany, Myasar R., Guy, Chris G., Sherratt, R. Simon

“…This paper investigates Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Quality of Service (QoS) under a heterogeneous wireless communication scenario. …”
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Inclusive participatory design of bespoke music instruments and auxiliary access equipment, as emancipatory arts interventions advocating for equality and wellbeing by Longden, William Edward

“…Demonstrating benefits that arise through inclusive participation, the research facilitates expression of voice by disabled, non-verbal and marginalised participants whose contribution works to increase social awareness and equal rights; and toward their self-emancipation as designers and musicians. …”
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A qualitative exploration into how UK Pakistani male immigrants deal with personal problems and stresses in everyday life by Mahmood, Zakia Jabeen

“…The current study hopes to address these particular gaps in the research. It seeks to give voice to a small, homogenous sample of first-generation Punjabi Pakistani men in order to gain a richer understanding of their coping experiences and how these influence their views and feelings about seeking psychological support. …”
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The utilisation of peer-assisted learning/mentoring and translanguaging in higher education by Meletiadou, Eleni

“…In response to the need for more information, as regards the use of PALM activities and TRL with multilingual learners, this study intends to contribute student voice since the inclusion of learner opinion has been minimal. …”
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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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Photocatalytic decomposition of acetaldehyde gas on TiO2-SiO2 thin film photocatalyst ― a kinetic analysis by Abdul Aziz , Radhiyah, Sopyan, Iis

“…It is found that the first order reaction rate constant (k) of the TF95/5 thin film photocatalyst (1.2438 µmol dm-3 min-1) is higher than that of TF90/10 thin film (0.3648 µmol dm-3 min-1). …”
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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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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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Improved heterocyclic aromatic hydrocarbon compound adsorption using functionalised rice husk biochar by Azman, Nur Azzyyati, Mohd Fuzi, Siti Fatimah Zaharah, Abdul Manas, Nor Hasmaliana, Wan Azelee, Nur Izyan, Nasratun Masngut, Nasratun Masngut

“…Consequently, the RHB mass of 6.50 g, DS concentration of 1 % w/v, and sonication period of 5 min within the experimental domain exhibited the best conditions with desirability of 1.0. …”
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