Novel opto-electronic and plastic fibre sensors by Ioannides, Nicos

“…The middle POF is coupled to a red LED and emits light onto a flat target with the two outer fibres receiving the reflected light from the target and guiding it to two silicon PIN photodiodes. Theoretical investigations on the behaviour of the sensor are presented for ranges between 0 mm and 100 mm, and for targets with different reflectivities. …”
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Determination toxic effects of Hystrix Brachyura Bezoar extracts using cancer cell lines and embryo zebrafish (Danio rerio) models and identification of active principles through G... by Firus Khan, Al’aina Yuhainis, Ahmed, Qamar Uddin, Nippur, Tanzina Sharmin, Hilles, Ayah, K. Jalal, Tara, Lay, Kek Teh, Salleh, Mohd Zaki, Mohd Noor, Suzita, Seeni, Azman, Khatib, Alfi, Abdul Wahab, Ridhwan

“…In vivo toxicity of PBs extracts found affecting tail detachment, hatching, craniofacial, brain morphology, soft tissues, edema, spinal, somites, notochord and cardiovascular system (brachycardia, disruption of blood circulation) deformities. …”
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Islamic environmental ethics and green technology practices for park design: potential of the adaptation in Taman Tasik Titiwangsa by Zulkifely, Zur Atiiqa, Tengku Aziz, Tengku Anisah, Abu Bakar, Aniza

“…Park as the public space may provide a vital outdoor space which brings comfort to the people. Hence, the demand for good and practical park design has been increasing. …”
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Tribalism and democracy in the arab world: a sociological study of the Arab mind and its perception of democracy through the events of the Arab spring by Merah , Souad, Tahraoui, Ramdane

“…The common denominator that brings together most of the Arab spring revolutions is the fact that as soon as they succeed in toppling the dictatorial regimes targeted by these revolutions, they themselves drop into a state of weakness and anarchy, and quickly, divisions and wide cracks within the social structure become very visible. …”
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Workers' playtime: an enquiry into the relationship between Paris May '68 and the development of British political theatre 1968-1978 by Smith, Steve

“…In this way the thesis seeks to write back to political theatre with an explanation of its own codes and unconsciously assimilated Situationism. The thesis also brings to bear a Situationist critique against the recuperated gestures of political theatre. …”
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مجمع الفقه الإسلامي الدولي ومدى تأثير أبحاثه وقراراته على المؤسسات المالية الإسلامية الصكوك الاستثمارية الإسلامية نموذجاً (International islamic fiqh academy and the impact of it... by Negasi, Mohamed Ibrahim

“…It also addresses the practical reality of sukuk. It also brings to light the impact of the research and resolutions of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy on Islamic financial institutions concerning Islamic investment sukuk. …”
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منطق المفاضلة الفكرية عند ابن تيمية: قراءة تحليلية في كتاب " درء تعارض العقل والنقل" = Ibn Taymiyya’s logic of intellectual preference in his Dar'u Ta'eruÌ al-'Aql wa al-Naql: an a... by Mohamed Al Jedy, Mohamed Mostafa, Zein, Ibrahim Mohamed

“…In this context, the article sheds light on the semantic meaning of the concept of intellectual preference and brings to the fore its epistemic foundation and features, so as to show its methodological importance in dealing with the realm of ideas and values. …”
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Integrated curriculum success and challenges: a review of the experience of the International Islamic School Malaysia (IISM) by Merah, Souad, Tahraoui, Ramdane

“…Every positive action a Muslim does or seeks including seeking knowledge is regarded as an act of worship (ibadah), which brings God’s blessing and deserves reward. Another dimension of education in Islam is the fact that it is considered as a mean to protect the faith and its tenets, as well as to preserve the tradition and the Islamic way of life. …”
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Risk management for safety operation utilizing virtual reality simulation supported by intelligent HAZOP analysis by Mad Sahar, Nan

“…We also present Virtual HAZOP Training system, a risk-managing virtual training concept supported by intelligent HAZOP proposed to eliminate analysis redundancies and bring static ‘paper-based’ analysis to more dynamic and interactive virtual analysis simulation. …”
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زينة المرأة وتَطَيُّبها في معجم (أساس البلاغة) للزمخشري: دراسة دلالية = The ornament of woman and perfumes in the dictionary of ‘Asas al-Balaghah’ by Al-Zamakhshari: a semantic stu... by Youssef, Mohamed Abdelrahman Ibrahim

“…The study shed light on the field of female ornaments and perfumes and how was it presented in the dictionary. It also brings forward the position of women in the civilizational hierarchy as apparent in the words and phrases that represent this aspect of life and the percentage of lexical and figurative meanings of these words and phrases. …”
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Preparation and characterizations of latex/filler nanocomposites by Omar, Mohamad Firdaus, Mohamad, Nuriah, Ali, Fathilah

“…The reinforcement of nanocomposites formed will not only enhance the properties of the nanocomposites, but is also economically feasible thus brings advantages to the industry. ********************************************************************* Penyebatian lateks yang menggabungkan pelbagai jenis tanah liat sebagai pengisi dalam getah dapat memberi pengukuhan dalam matriks getah dengan ketara apabila nanokomposit getah / tanah liat terbentuk, tetapi pengisi mengagregat. …”
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Untitled (Publicity notice board) by N/A, N/A

“…Black and white photograph showing three posters pinned to a wall under the sign 'Publicity'. Photographer unknown.…”
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Innovative UWB phase shifters using groove gap-waveguide technology inspired by metasurfaces for beamforming networks operating at 100 GHz by Alibakhshikenari, Mohammad, Zidour, Ali, Virdee, Bal Singh, Kouhalvandi, Lida, Shahid, Saleem, See, Chan Hwang, Limiti, Ernesto

“…The metasurface features a "bed-of-nails" structure, where metal pins are connected to a bottom layer and spaced <λ/4 from a top plate. …”
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A study of touching behavior for authentication in touch screen smart devices by Alariki, Ala Abdulhakim, Abdul Manaf, Azizah, Khan, Sheroz

“…Due to increasing demand for safer access in touch screen mobile phones, old strategies like pins, tokens, or passwords have failed to stay abreast of the challenges. …”
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Land beneath the wind (short review) by Abdul Manaf, Nor Faridah

“…This article comments on "Land Beneath the Wind" as a new platform in bringing Malaysian writings to the international attention.…”
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Construction in the Muslim world - a factual analysis and policy implications by Abdul Rashid, Khairuddin, Mohit, Mohammad Abdul

“…Attempts at developing and implementing appropriate strategies have been made and are continuing in effort to bring about economic development to these countries but the situation remained. …”
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Metamaterial based ultra-wideband antennas for portable wireless applications by Alibakhshikenari, Mohammad, Naser-Moghadasi, Mohammad, Sadeghzadeh, Ramazan Ali, Virdee, Bal Singh, Limiti, Ernesto

“…Various approaches have been reported to reduce the physical size of RF antennas including using high permittivity substrates, shorting pins, reactive components, and more recently, metamaterials (MTM) based on composite right-/left-handed transmission-lines (CRLH-TLs). …”
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National Irish studies conference 2008 by Manchester Irish Education Group, MIEG

“…On one side a photograph of a flag incorporating the wording 'Bringing it to Manchester'.…”
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The contribution of Muslims to science during the Middle Abbasid Period (750-945) by Islam, Arshad

“…Through an analysis of socio-cultural and historical context, the paper concludes that the contribution of Muslim scientist lies in (a) bringing to light the work of ancient Greek scholars in the field of science, and (b) bringing to the knowledge of Europe the works of Indian men of science, especially in mathematics, astronomy and medicine.…”
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Virtual realities in the business world by Tredinnick, Luke

“…This issue of Out-of-the-Box explores the emergence of VR, and the kinds of changes that it may bring to the working world.…”