A case study of performance management system in a Malaysian government linked company by Mohd. Alwi, Norhayati, Abdul Khalid, Siti Nabiha

“…Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explain the institutionalization process of the performance management system (PMS) in a Malaysian government-linked company (GLC). The study specifically looks at the changes brought by the GLC transformation programme introduced by the government. …”
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Real time implementation of NARMA-L2 control of a Single Link Manipulator by Mokri, S, Husain, H., Martono, Wahyudi, Shafie, Amir Akramin

“…Nonlinearities and parametric uncertainties are unavoidable problems faced in controlling robot manipulator. A single link manipulator driven by a permanent magnet brushed dc motor is a nonlinear dynamics due to effects of gravitational force, mass of the payload, posture of the manipulator and viscous friction coefficient. …”
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The Effectiveness of ThingLink in Teaching New Vocabulary to Non-Native Beginners of the Arabic Language by Roslan, Nur Najhah Akmal, Sahrir, Muhammad Sabri

“…The subjects’ reactions to ThingLink indicate that it is an effective tool for language teachers and students to use. …”
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Theoretical analysis of multiple transmitters/receivers on the performance of Free Space Optics (FSO) link by Md Noor, Nur Haedzerin, Naji, Ahmed Wathik, Al-Khateeb, Wajdi Fawzi Mohammed

“…With current interest in this technology as an alternative backup to the already established broadband technology, a proper understanding on the performance of FSO link has become vital and thus arise the need to examine the effect of these multiple transceivers on FSO link. …”
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Characterization of the physicochemical properties of cross-linked levanase aggregates for levan-type fructooligosaccharides production by Abd. Rahman, Noor Hidayah

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Adaptive optical feedforward linearization of optical transceiver for radio over fiber communication link by Neo, Yun Sheng

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Comparative study on data searching in linked list & B-tree and B+tree techniques by S Giuma, Ahmed Eshtewi

“…Three search techniques are used in this work namely; linked list, B-tree, and B+ tree. A comparison analysis is conducted using five case databases studies. …”
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Effect of pH and Concentration in ion exchange column chromatography purification of Patatin-like protein from industrial rubber waste by Abdullah, Nurul Ain Harmiza, Yusof, Faridah, Mohd Nor, Zairossani

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Does the police service need a values-based decision-making model: if so, what should that model look like? by Adams, Richard Falconer

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Supplementary data on virus-like particles in the brainstem of Parkinson's disease patients and controls [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Dourmashkin, Robert R., Locker, Peter, McCall, Sherman A., Hannah, Matthew J.

“…In the TEM images of the PD cases there were cytoplasmic inclusion bodies consisting of virus-like particles (VLP) 30 nm in diameter that were associated with endoplasmic reticulum membranes.  …”
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Increasing Surface Hardness and Corrosion Resistance of AISI 410 Stainless Steel by Forming a Diamond-Like Carbon Thin Film by Agung Setyo Darmawan, Agung Setyo Darmawan, Agus Yulianto, Agus Yulianto, Bambang Waluyo Febriantoko, Bambang Waluyo Febriantoko, Bibit Sugito, Bibit Sugito, Suprapto, Suprapto, Tjipto Sujitno, Tjipto Sujitno, Turnad Lenggo Ginta, Turnad Lenggo Ginta, Abdul Hamid, Abdul Hamid

“…The formation of diamond-like carbon was confirmed by the Raman Spectroscopy test. …”
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Proposed rain fade mitigation technique for Ka band space earth links in tropical climate by M. Saad, Nor Wahida, Ismail, Ahmad Fadzil, Badron, Khairayu, Mohd. Isa, Farah Nadia, Din, Jafri, Tharek, A.R.

“…It is envisioned that the tech requiring extensive auxiliary’s equipment. Th the likely improvement of a future Ka-band Earth link using proposed time diversity ( tropical regions. …”
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Comparison of radar derived rain attenuation with the RazakSAT’s X-Band link signal measurement by Badron, Khairayu, Ismail, Ahmad Fadzil, Jusoh, Ahmad Zamani, Ismail , Maszlan, Hashim, Wahidah

“…The vertical polarization S-band radar reflectivity information was used to calculate the likely rain attenuation along the RazakSAT satellite propagation paths. …”
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Linking Islamic work ethic to computer use ethics, job satisfaction and organisational commitment in Malaysia by Mohamed, Norshidah, Abdul Karim, Nor Shahriza, Hussein, Ramlah

“…This research seeks to investigate whether Islamic work ethic is linked to individuals’ attitudes towards computer use ethics, job satisfaction and organisational commitment. …”
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Enhancing the mechanical properties of cross-linked rubber-toughened nanocomposites via electron beam Irradiation by Jamal, Nur Ayuni, Anuar, Hazleen, Abd Razak, Shamsul Bahri

“…The nanocomposites systems were first prepared via intercalation technique with different organophilic montmorillonite (OMMT) loading. Two types of cross-linking techniques were applied, namely, as maleic anhydride polyethylene (MAPE) and electron beam (EB) irradiated system. …”
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Corporate governance and earnings management in Malaysian government linked companies: the impact of GLCs transformation policy by Mohamad, Muslim Har Sani, Ab Rashid, Hafiz-Majdi, Ali Mohammed Shawtari, Fekri

“…Purpose – As the major shareholder, in 2004, the Malaysian Government embarked on the transformation initiative of the Government Linked Companies (GLCs). One of the main initiatives was to enhance board effectiveness through its Green Book. …”
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Propagation studies on rain for 5.8 GHz and 23 GHz point to point terrestrial link by Kesavan, U., Tharek, A.R., Rahim, S.K.A., Islam, Md. Rafiqul

“…The main outcome of the research shows there is no effect of rain for 5.8 GHz link but there is strong effects with rain on the 23 GHz link. …”
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Effects of rain intensity variation on rain attenuation prediction for Free Space Optics (FSO) links by Ahmad Zabidi, Suriza, Islam, Md. Rafiqul, Al-Khateeb, Wajdi Fawzi Mohammed, Naji, Ahmed Wathik

“…However, the operational status of an FSO link is highly weather dependent which hampered the FSO link with feasibility issue. …”
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Analysis of long term tropospheric scintillation from Ku-band satellite link in tropical climate by Abdul Rahim, Nadirah Binti, Islam, Md. Rafiqul, Bashir, Saad Osman, Mandeep , J. S., Dao, Hassan

“…This paper presents the data analysis of the tropospheric scintillation for earth to satellite link at Ku-band. Eight months (May 2011 till December 2011) data were collected and were analyzed to see the effect of tropospheric scintillation during morning, midday, evening and midnight. …”
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Environmental effects on free space earth-to-satellite optical link based on measurement data in Malaysia by Nor, Norhanis Aida M., Islam, Md. Rafiqul, Al-Khateeb, Wajdi Fawzi Mohammed, Zabidi, Suriza Ahmad

“…However, FSO is very vulnerable to the climatological phenomena such as fog, snow,rain, and haze that reduce the link availability. Most researches and studies are focusing on improving the FSO system for terrestrial link based on data in temperate region. …”
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