Estimating persistence in the volatility of asset returns with signal plus noise models by Caporale, Guglielmo Maria, Gil-Alana, Luis A.

“…The results suggest that volatility has a component of long-memory behaviour, the order of integration ranging between 0.3 and 0.5, the series being therefore stationary and mean-reverting.…”
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Strategic leadership characteristics for Quality Malaysian National Primary Schools Education (QMNPSE) leaders by Mohd Ali, Hairuddin

“…IAB as an educational leadership training wing for MOEM perhaps need to restructure its training curriculum and the delivery of training as well. …”
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Does wisdom matter? A case study of strategic school leaders by Mohd Ali, Hairuddin

“…IAB as an educational and leadership training wing for MoEM perhaps need to restructure its training curriculum and the delivery of training as well, AT least these three pertinent aspects, to certain extent will contribute to the achievement of the goals (mainly accessibility, equity, quality and as well as to enhance the educational management effectiveness and efficiency) stipulated in the MoEM Education Master Plan (2006-2010).…”
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Prioritizing issues of Malaysian vision 2020: an application of the analytic hierarchy process by Islam, Rafikul

“…The present research findings are expected to provide useful guidelines to the policy makers at the national level in course of fine tuning the Vision 2020 strategies.…”
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Development of a low cost lapping process by Konneh, Mohamed, Amin, A. K. M. Nurul, Afzeri, Afzeri, Ahmarofi, A. A.

“…Thus it is not unusual to find it difficult to fine finish small area of planar surfaces and attain high degree of flatness on the finished surfaces. …”
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Malaysia on course to become a developed country: prioritizing issues with the analytic hierarchy process by Islam, Rafikul, Ismail, Yusof

“…The present research findings are expected to provide useful guidelines to the policy makers at the national level in the course of fine tuning Vision 2020 strategies. …”
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Beyond vernacular Malay architecture : the perception on the conservation and adaptive reuse of old townhouses at Jalan Doraisamy, Kuala Lumpur by Denan, Zuraini

“…The evidences indicated that the area had become more of a collection of international fine dining restaurants and pubs as well as one of the favourite food and beverage area for tourist and locals. …”
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Motor movement for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) detection by Abdul Rahman, Abdul Wahab

“…In this paper, we are looking at the differences between autistic and normal children in term of fine motor movement. Previous findings have shown that there are differences between autistic children and normal children when performing a simple motor movement tasks. …”
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In-process truing for ELID (Electrolytic In-Process Dressing) grinding by pulsewidth control by Saleh, Tanveer, Rahman, Mustafizur

“…In conventional ELID grinding, constant voltage is applied on the metal-bonded diamond wheels to ensure constant protrusion of super fine cutting grits throughout the grinding cycle. …”
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Design and fabrication stable LNF contact for future IC application by Bhuiyan, Md. Moinul Islam, Rashid, Muhammad Mahbubur, Ahmed, Sayem, Bhuiyan, Munira, Kajihara, Masanori

“…A low normal force (LNF) contact spring with high performance is fabricated using a unique combined MEMS photo resist lithography and electro fine forming (EFF) technology. Reducing a total contact material cost of a connector, a high- Hertz stress with LNF contact will be a key technology in the future. …”
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Effect of multiple-particle size reinforced silicon carbide(SICP) on properties of aluminium matrix composite by Adebisi, Adetayo A., Maleque, Md. Abdul

“…The result shows that aluminium matrix composite with multiple-particle size SiC exhibit better properties including wear resistance than single or double particle size SiC reinforcement as a result of proper shielding effect of base metal and the fine particles by the coarse particles. This study could be use to optimise the wear rate of structural applications developed with multiple-particle size aluminium matrix composite.…”
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Nasrin Gone Global: A Critique of Taslima Nasrin’s Criticism of Islam and Her Feminist Strategy by Hasan, Md. Mahmudul

“…In light of Rokeya’s work and strategy, and current struggles in Bangladesh to fine-tune the nation’s vision, the present article critically analyses Nasrin’s overly negative views of Islam and assesses the validity and efficacy of her feminist approach in Bangladesh society.…”
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The forest and the city: interpretative mapping as an aid to urban practice in sub-Saharan Africa by Mitchell, Maurice

“…It concludes that in order to provoke a more fine-grained debate about civic infrastructure provision, urban practitioners should employ local survey and interpretive drawing techniques to explore place based memory in support of a more inclusive and interconnected, non-predatory, African city.…”
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The effect of aggregate micro and macro texture on pavement skid resistance of Malaysia road network by MTaher, MN, Aman, MY, Bujang, H

“…Microtexture refers to irregularities in the surfaces of the stone particles (fine-scale texture) that affect adhesion and make the stone particles feel smooth or rough to the touch. …”
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Assessment of redox status in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder by Saxena, Anil Kumar, Kukreja, Ruchi, Ali, Bashi, Sitholey, Prabhat, Gurtu, Sunil

“…However the mean AOA in the long-term post-treatment group (1.30 ± 0.11 nM/l) did not show any significant difference as compared with the control group. …”
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The Internationalisation of the Renminbi (Rmb) by Dixon, Chris

“…This seeks to build on China’s advantages in terms of share of world trade, long-term economic growth, credit worthiness and increasing importance as a source of investment and loans. …”
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Laboratory evaluation on the characteristics and pollutant emissions of nanoclay and chemical warm mix asphalt modified binders by Abdullah, Mohd Ezree, Hainin, Mohd Rosli, Md. Yusoff, Nur Izzi, Zamhari, Kemas Ahmad, Hassan, Norhidayah

“…However, the physical structure did not seem to show any changes after undergoing long term aging. The use of NCMB B 4% (by weight of asphalt binder) seemed to produce better resistance towards rutting when compared to CWAA 1%, 2% and 3% for unaged, and short- and long-term aging test conditions. …”
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Development impact of Non-Bank Financial Intermediaries on economic growth in Malaysia: an empirical investigation by Islam, Mohd Aminul, Osman, Jamil

“…The study finds evidence of a long run cointegrating relationship between NBFIs and real per capita income. …”
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Does Islamic banking matter for economic growth in Bangladesh? by Abduh, Muhamad, Chowdhury, Nazreen T.

“…This study aims to investigate the long run and dynamic relationship between Islamic banking development and economic growth in the case of Bangladesh. …”
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The inveterate failures of the international community on Somali impasse by Shuriye, Abdi Omar

“…This research evaluates the failures of the international community to solve the long standing political impulse that has generated humanitarian crisis as well as political, social and military instabilities in Somalia and in the horn of Africa. …”
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