Performance of selected imputation techniques for missing variances in meta-analysis by Nik Idris, Nik Ruzni, Abdullah, Mimi Hafizah, Tolos, Siti Marponga

“…The results showed that although imputation is good in reducing the bias in point estimates, it is however more likely to produce coverage probability higher than the nominal value.…”
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Performance of selected imputation techniques for missing variances in meta-analysis by Nik Idris, Nik Ruzni, Abdullah, Mimi Hafizah, Tolos, Siti Marponga

“…The results showed that although imputation is good in reducing the bias in point estimates, it is however more likely to produce coverage probability higher than the nominal value…”
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Development of wheel-less snake robot with two distinct gaits and gait transition capability by Majid, MHA, Khan, Md. Raisuddin, Sidek, Shahrul Na'im

“…However, single mode gait most likely could not work effectively when the robot is subject to an unstructured working environment with different measures of terrain complexity. …”
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An empirical investigation of banking customers’ perception of the viability of Islamic banking in Côte d’Ivoire by Adewale, Abideen Adeyemi, Zare, Ibrahim

“…Moreover, the customers indicate commendable willingness to patronize the Islamic banks when established in Côte d’Ivoire as long as it is not relatively costlier to do so. The likely patronage-influencing factors include religion, banking-related and customer-related factors, and societal norms. …”
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The application of coastal management and Geographical Information System (GIS) initiatives in Selangor from government agencies perspectives by Paiman, Tuminah, Asmawi, M. Zainora, Mohamed, Mohd Zin

“…GIS modelling and simulation of coastal phenomena are extremely valuable techniques for assessing the effectiveness and likely impacts of such intervention. Thus, a well-designed coastal area information system could be a significant decision support tool to aid the development of integrated and sustainable coastal resource management strategies.…”
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Pharmacy practice in Pakistan by Hussain, Azhar, Jamshed, Shazia Qasim

“…There is a dire need to create awareness regarding the role of pharmacists in the community, most likely by utilizing mass media campaigns.…”
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Clay ingestion during pregnancy among black African women in a North London Borough: understanding cultural meanings, integrating indigenous and biomedical knowledge systems by Madziva, Cathrine, Chinouya, Martha J.

“…The use of culturally sensitive Public health interventions which consider a community approach, while attempting to integrate these two knowledge systems through further research is likely to bear more fruits.…”
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Exploring the gender gap in achievement in Malaysia: a case for learning styles by Dahlan, Nadia Ainuddin, Md. Noor, Nor Azian, Syed Mustafa, Sharifah Muzlia, Said Hashim, Khadijah, Zulkifli, Voviana

“…a common problem shared by many institution of higher learning around the world today is the wide discrepancy in the enrollment of males and females.although the gender gap inpublic universities has been widely highlited in malaysia.it is believed this problem may be inextricably linked to gender differences in achievement at the school level.it has been suggested that accommodating gender differences in learning styles in school could help bridge the gender gap.therefore,this study attempted to identify the extent of the gender gap by comparing the self-reported results of a national standardized test,the lower secondary examination or penilaian menengah rendah(PMR) of 411 form four students from four secondary schools in kuala lumpur.respiondents also completed the felder and soloman (1991) index of learning styles(ILS)which determined their learning styles on four subscales:active-reflective, sensing-intuitive, visual-verbal and sequential-global.the study found a significant gender difference in achievement but not for learning styles.the majority of respondent were active,visual and sequential-global.the study found a significant gender difference in achievement but not for learning styles.the majority of respondents were active,visual and sequential.however,a binary logistic regression model found gender,sensing and visual learning styles to be significant predictors of achievement.therefore,accommodating these learning styles in particular,may promote the academic achievement of students.future teachers should consequently be equipped with practical knowledge of learning styles in the hope of increasing achievement across genders,thus narrowing the gender gap in schools and lead to more gender-balanced university classrooms capable of nurturing quality human capital amongst both women and men.…”
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Fine-granulated FEC code for IPTV I-frames over wireless DVB-T channels by Arif, Manar Sami, Habaebi, Mohamed Hadi, Hwegy, Yousef

“…Such I-frame protection reduces the required processing time and coding overhead that is most useful when streaming IPTV over satellite links, WiMAX, and other wireless channels.…”
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Environmental attitude: values on urban wildlife a case study of Kuala Lumpur Urban Parks by Hj. Baharuddin, Zainul Mukrim

“…The research will investigate the links and relationships between demographic factors and values with regard to urban biodiversity. …”
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Malaysian parents’ perceptions of children’s play by Badzis, Mastura

“…Parents did not favour play as an activity linked to the children’s learning. This study examined the perceptions of Malaysian parents concerning their perceptions of children’s play in relation to pre-school classroom practice. …”
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Performance management practices in the Saudi Arabian public sector by Alkahtani, Moshobab, Abdullah, Nur Anisah, Lawrie, Gavin

“…The follow-up work carried out with the seven Agencies comprised a review of existing practices, and then activities working with the leadership of each Agency to develop improved methods of performance management and monitoring for the agency, using methods linked to the standardised approach proposed by the study for Saudi Arabian public sector organisations. …”
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Some thoughts about accounting conceptual framework and standards for Awqaf Institutions by Adnan, Muhammad Akhyar, Sulaiman, Maliah, Megat Mohd Nor, Putri Nursuad

“…Needless to say accounting is one of critical points must be linked in the muamalah and ibadah activities. Several verses of the Holy Qur'an [QS 2:282: 5:1; 17:35, to mention but few] clearly assert some values related to accounting. …”
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The correlation between serum leptin and blood pressure after exposure to noise at work by Rahma, Muayad Salm, Mustafa Al-Ahmad, Basma Ezzat, Razali , Ailin, Samsuddin, Niza, Althunibat, Osama Yousef

“…Body Mass Index was also taken for each individual by a standard measure, blood pressure was measured by OMRON sphygmomanometer and serum leptin was measured through venous blood sample analysis enzyme linked immunosorbent assay. Spearman rank order correlation was used to examine the correlations between Blood pressure value (Systolic, Diastolic) and Leptin. …”
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The Significance of Green Infrastructure Experience to Cognitive Well-Being of Residents in Small Town by Mansor, Mazlina, Said , Ismail, Labintah, Suraidah

“…Green infrastructure network is greenery and open spaces linked by walkways, streets, waterways and drainage ways around and between urban areas, at all spatial scales. …”
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HRM strategies for managing employee commitment: a case study of small construction professional services firms by Mohyin, Nur Affah, Dainty, Andy, Carillo, Pat

“…All these HRM practices need to be effectively linked and managed appropriately to collectively foster the desired commitment, regardless of the economic climate. …”
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A map of human genome variation from population-scale sequencing by Tumian, Afidalina

“…We explore the data with regard to signatures of natural selection, and identify a marked reduction of genetic variation in the neighbourhood of genes, due to selection at linked sites. These methods and public data will support the next phase of human genetic research.…”
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Sustainable residential low density urban development: integrating sustainable consciousness with commercial viability by Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen, Ali, Maisarah, A. Haron, Husam, M. L. Tan, Rosemary

“…The projects features the layout planning for green-shared landscaped courtyard area, a rainwater harvesting system links all units for landscaping needs, double brick walls for energy efficiency, heat reclaim system for hot water and roof insulation for heat gain reduction. …”
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Multi-dimensional networking and distributed computing services by Pathan, Al-Sakib Khan

“…The multi-dimensional research issues include wireless and mobility problems, routing protocols and algorithms, resource and service location protocols, performance evaluations of networking systems, ubiquitous systems, context aware ubiquitous environment, mechanisms to improve throughput over wireless links, network management and network security, and other related areas. …”
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Experiential contacts with green infrastructure’s diversity and well-being of urban community by Mansor, Mazlina, Said, Ismail, Mohamad, Ismail

“…Green infrastructure network is a composite of various types of greenery and open spaces linked by streets, waterways and drainages encircling and connecting urban areas, at all spatial scales. …”
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