Hexa-band planar antenna with asymmetric fork-shaped radiators for multiband and broadband communication applications by Alibakhshikenari, Mohammad, Naser-Moghadasi, Mohammad, Sadeghzadeh, Ramazan Ali, Virdee, Bal Singh

“…The proposed antenna design resonates at 1.3, 1.75, 3.35, 4.85, 6.5 and 7.6 GHz that covers the following wireless communications standards: global system for mobile communications (GSM) (880–960 MHz), digital cellular system (DCS) (1.71–1.88 GHz), personal communication system (PCS) (1.85–1.99 GHz), Bluetooth (2.402–2.480 GHz), wireless local area network (2.4/5.2/5.8 GHz), worldwide interoperability for microwave access (2.3–2.4/2.496–2.690/3.3–3.8 GHz), wireless fidelity (2.412–2.4835/4.9–5.9 GHz). …”
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Prediction of Rainfall Trends Using Forecasting Approaches Based on Singular Spectrum Analysis by Kismiantini, Kismiantini, Shazlyn Milleana Shaharudin, Shazlyn Milleana Shaharudin, Ezra Putranda Setiawan, Ezra Putranda Setiawan, Dhoriva Urwatul Wutsqa, Dhoriva Urwatul Wutsqa, Muhamad Afdal Ahmad Basri, Muhamad Afdal Ahmad Basri, Hairulnizam Mahdin, Hairulnizam Mahdin, Salama A. Mostafa, Salama A. Mostafa

“…This study aims to predict the rainfall trends in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, using the Recurrent SSA (SSA-R) and Vector SSA (SSA-V). The SSA-R forecasts using the recurrent continuation directly with the linear recurrent formula, while the SSA-V is a modified recurrent method. …”
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A state-of-practice on teaching software verification and validation by Zakaria, Zulfa

“…The aim of this paper is to examine the current state-of-practice with respect to teaching Software Verification and Validation (V&V) in the accredited Bachelor of Software Engineering (BSE) programs offered in Australian universities. …”
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Development of pretreatment of empty fruit bunches for enhanced enzymatic saccharification by Rashid, Shah S, Alam, Md Zahangir, Abdulkarim, Mohd Ismail, Mohd. Salleh, Hamzah

“…A maximum of 41.82% yield of reducing sugar was achieved with 5% (w/v) of EFB and 7% (v/v) of enzyme after 120 h of saccharification when eight important parameters, namely saccharification duration, EFB size, EFB dose, enzyme dose, Tween 80, triton 100, agitation and incubation temperature, were examined in an OFAT (one factor at-a-time) design.…”
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Development of kenaf hybrid composite for structural applications by Maleque, Md. Abdul, A., Atiqah, Iqbal, M.

“…The highest flexural, tensile and impact strength were obtained from treated kenaf with 15/15 v/v KG fibers reinforced UPE hybrid composite in this investigation. …”
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Effects of MgO addition on the phase, mechanical properties, and microstructure of zirconia-toughened alumina added with CeO2 (ZTA–CeO2) ceramic composite by Rejab, Nik Akmar, Ahmad Azhar, Ahmad Zahirani, Khoo, Seng Kian, Ratnam, Mani Maran, Ahmad, Zainal Arifin

“…The amount of CeO2 used in the experiment was fixed at 5.0 wt% while the MgO addition was varied from 0 wt% to 2.0 wt%. …”
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Investigation on the difference expression of type IV collagen α1(IV)- α6(IV) chain mrna in normal fibroblast and in skin cell malignant melanoma by Mohammad, Mardhiah, Mat Yusof, Afzan, Kaja Mohideen, Syahirah, Syed Bahrom, Sharifah Norbaizura, Roshdi, Ridhwan, Parman, Adibah

“…This corresponds to the α1α1α2 and a5α5α6 networks. However, in melanoma cell lines the collagen IV α2, α4, α5 and α6 mRNA was observed in low level compared to α1 and this suggested that the tumor has affected the expression of collagen and basement membrane of the cell.…”
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Prevalence of gastrointestinal nematodiasis and coccidiosis in goats from three selected farms in Terengganu, Malaysia by Mat Yusof, Afzan, Md Isa, Muhammad Lokman

“…Gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) were found in 37.0% kids, 63.5% yearlings and 53.3% adults. Identification of GINs revealed the predominance of Strongyloides (45.6%) followed by Trichostrogylus (12.9%), Haemonchus (11.8%) and Trichuris (8.7%) in all groups whereby the adult goats recorded the highest infections of Trichostrogylus (20.5%), Haemonchus (10.6%), Strongyloides (51.5%) in all groups. …”
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Statistical optimization of process conditions for direct bioconversion of sewage treatment plant sludge for bioethanol production by Alam, Md. Zahangir, Kabbashi, Nassereldeen Ahmed, Razak, A.A.

“…The maximum ethanol production (9.1% v/v) was found while model equation predicted ethanol production with 11.9% v/v using the optimum conditions: temperature of 330C, pH of 7, agitation of 200 rpm and inoculum of 1%. …”
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A preliminary study on the effect of pharmacist counseling on awareness of and willingness to quit smoking in Malaysian population by Babar, Zaheer-ud-din, Irfan Bukhari, Nadeem, Sarwar, Wasim, Efendie, Benny, Pereira, Rosa, Nik Mohamed, Mohamad Haniki

“…The data were analyzed by v2 test. Results: Among respondents, 25.5% had been smoking for more than 10 years, 31% for 5–10 years, 25.4% for 2–5 years and 18.3% for 1–2 years. …”
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Determination of phenanthrene and fluoranthene in rice samples by activated carbon-based dispersive solid phase micro-extraction coupled with gas chromatography-flame ionization de... by Nahrowi, Nurul Nadjwa, Boon, Yih Hui, Shahriman, Mohamad Shariff, Yahaya, Noorfatimah, Mohd Zain, Nur Nadhirah, Asman, Saliza, Khan, Md Firoz, Sambasevam, Kavirajaa Pandian, Lim, Vuanghao, Raoov, Muggundha

“…Relative standard deviation (RSD) was less than 8.02% and 5.48% for intra-day (n = 5) and inter-day (n = 5) for the present method, respectively. …”
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The influence of transmission range on the performance of Vehicular AD-HOC Network (VANET) by Mohammed Ghawbar, Fayad Mohammed

“…The system has been developed to attain Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC) among vehicles (V2V) by consolidating existing technologies in which each vehicle is considered as a node. …”
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The effect of variations of cese waste waste levels on marshall parameters in Ac-Wc Layer by Isradi, Muhammad, Baskoro, Imam Sindu, Prasetijo, Jaewono, Sumiyati, Sumiyati

“…Tests carried out on the AC-WC layer mixture obtained the KAO value of 5.7% and the optimum filler content of 5.5%. The stability value with 7% bagasse ash filler obtained 1237.1 kg by immersing the test object for 30 minutes and 1156.4 kg with 7% bagasse ash filler by soaking the test object for 24 hours at 60 ° C, meeting the minimum requirements of 800 kg.…”
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The rights of the Orang Asli under the federal constitution of Malaysia by Hamzah, Hamimah, Kadouf, Hunud Abia

“…CS in a population ofabout 28,5 million in 2010 ofwhich 22,5 million are in the Peninsular. 2.5 million in Sarawak and 3.2 million in Sabah.'…”
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Production of ethanol from cocoa pod hydrolysate by Abd. Samah, Othman, Sias, Salihin, Hua, Yeap Geok, Hussin, Nurul Nadiah

“…A maximum ethanol production of 17.3%v/v was achieved after 26 h of fermentation time.…”
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Design of rectangular microstrip patch antenna using stepped cut at four corners for broadband/ multiband application by Abdulrab, Waheeb Salim, Islam, Md Rafiqul, Habaebi, Mohamed Hadi

“…The frequencies ranges of this design vary from 900MHZ to 3.5 GHz. Hence this design can be used for GSM (900MHz/1.5GHz), WiFi (2.4GHz), LTE (2.6GHz) and WiMax (3.5 GHz) applications.…”
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Analysis of electromechanical coupling coefficient of surface acoustic wave resonator in ZnO piezoelectric thin film structure by Md Ralib @ Md Raghib, Aliza 'Aini, Nordin, Anis Nurashikin

“…The thicknesses of ZnO were varied from 2 μm to 5.5 μm with step size of 0.5 μm. Simulation results indicate maximum electromechanical coupling coefficient is achieved when normalized thickness is in the range of 0.63 <; (hzno/λ) <; 0.78. …”
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Optimization of operating conditions of rotary drum bioreactor for lignin peroxidise production by solid state by Alam, Md. Zahangir, Muyibi, Suleyman Aremu, Al-Mamun, Abdullah, Qudsieh, Isam Y., Suardi, M.

“…The process conditions such as initial pH of 5.5, inoculum of 5% and moisture content of 60% obtained from previous study were applied for this study. …”
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A study of electrode shape configuration on the performance of die sinking EDM by Khan, Ahsan Ali, Ali, Mohammad Yeakub, Haque, Md. Mohafizul

“…Experiments were repeated for three current values of 2.5, 3.5, and 6.5 A. The highest MRR was found for round electrodes followed by square, triangular and diamond shaped electrodes. …”
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Active voltage balancing circuit using single switched-capacitor and series LC resonant energy carrier by A. K. M., Ahasan Habib, S. M. A., Motakabber, Ibrahimy, Muhammad Ibn, M. K., Hasan

“…The experimental result demonstrated that the balancing circuit result where the voltage difference is 451–0 mV in 124 min for two 12 V, 4.5 Ah lead-acid batteries.…”
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