Building crack characterization using an hybrid approach by Salami, Abdulazeez F., Aibinu, Abiodun Musa, Shafie, Amir Akramin, Salami, Momoh Jimoh Emiyoka, Bamgbopa, Ibrahim A., Lawal, Wahab Adetunji

“…These cracks come in various shapes, sizes and orientation. The main objective of this work is to apply digital signal and image processing techniques to crack detection and analysis so as to establish a grading system for building and road cracks automation system. …”
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Preservation and the restoration of mental health from the Qur'anic perspective by Abdul Razak, Abdul Latif

“…This study also will benefit from the works of early Muslim scholars in the area of counseling and psychotherapy on the assumption that their writings are inspired by their understanding of the two main sources of Islam. It is hoped that this paper will enlighten us on the importance of revelation in the preservation and the restoration of mental health. …”
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Intelligent air-cushion system of swamp peat vehicle control: fuzzy logic technique by Hossain, Altab, Rahman, Mohammed Ataur, Mohiuddin, A. K. M.

“…Focusing on optimizing the total power consumption of the vehicle, two main issues were studied in this paper. First, a theoretical model is developed to minimize total power consumption of the vehicle. …”
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On construction of quantum Markov chains on Cayley trees by Accardi, Luigi, Mukhamedov, Farrukh, Souissi, Abdessatar

“…The main aim of the present paper is to provide a new construction of quantum Markov chain (QMC) on arbitrary order Cayley tree. …”
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A study on urban-rural public bus passengers' demographic and trip characteristics in Peninsular Malaysia by Ponrohono, Zakiah, Bachok, Syahriah, Ibrahim, Mansor, Mohamed Osman, Mariana

“…Meanwhile Perak is to represent a still developing state, which is yet to reach the advanced level of large conurbations. The main objectives are to evaluate the urban and rural bus service quality through passenger satisfaction survey. …”
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Mosque decoration between acceptance and rejection by Spahic, Omer

“…Thus, the paper presents an objective, balanced and scientific account of the theme, steering clear of the sentimental aspects of the evidences often put forth by both the proponents and opponents of mosque decoration. The main thrusts of the paper are the issues pertaining to the legitimacy of decoration in general, the subject of the function of mosques vis-à-vis their decoration, as well as the broad guidelines that regulate mosque decoration emphasizing the decoration of the mihrab (praying niche) area and the qiblah wall. …”
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Bakun damned: Extinguishment of native customary land that went topsy-turvy? by Kamarudin, Abdul Rani

“…It was the lack of understanding of the natives’ origins and customs, their inherent rights over their ancestral communal lands that were the main causes for the setbacks faced by the State Government in its purported extinguishment of the natives’ communal ancestral lands.…”
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Rationalizing the permissibility of mosque decoration by Omer, Spahic

“…Thus, the chapter presents an objective, balanced and scientific account of the theme, steering clear of the sentimental aspects of the evidences often put forth by both the proponents and opponents of mosque decoration. The main thrusts of the chapter are the issues pertaining to the legitimacy of decoration in general, the subject of the function of mosques vis-à-vis their decoration, as well as the broad guidelines that regulate mosque decoration emphasizing the decoration of the mihrab (praying niche) area and the qiblah wall. …”
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An integrated approach to the Quran: Relection on objectives of the Quran in Sanod Norso’s views by Islam, Tazul, Gilani, Sayyid Muhammad Yunus

“…This scholar made MaqÉÎid al-Qur’Én the main subject matter of his grand work Risale-i Nur. …”
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Optimizing media of lactobacillus rhamnosus for lactic acid fermentation by Mel, Maizirwan, Abdul Karim, Mohd Ismail, Mohd Salleh, Mohammad Ramlan, Mohamad Amin, Noraini Alamin

“…The aim of this study was to optimize the main media components that affect the production of lactic acid by Lactobacillus rhamnosus fermentation. …”
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Assessing interaction quality in Arabic online discussion forums by Zainuddin, Nurkhamimi

“…Results indicated that participants engaged primarily in processes related to “clarification and critical assessment”, and did not reach a satisfied stage of “critical discussions of contributions”. The main benefits of the proposed criteria are towards facilitators, as a way to assess learners’ online contributions, while students may use it to understand what is expected of them as participants in online discussion forums.…”
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Improvement of powder management and recycling in laser sintering by Wan Yusoff, Wan Ahmad Yusmawiza, Pham, Duc Trung, Dotchev, Krassimir

“…This paper reports on an experimental study of the deterioration of PA12 powder properties in the LS process. The main aim of this research is to develop a methodology for powder recycling and for controlling the input material properties that will ensure a good and consistent quality of the fabricated parts and a more efficient use of the LS material…”
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Developing an efficient DMCIS with next-generation wireless networks by Pathan, Al-Sakib Khan, Hong, Choong Seon

“…Early warning, response to the particular situation and proper recovery are among the main focuses of an efficient disaster management system today. …”
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Solutions of Emden–Fowler equations by homotopy-perturbation methods by Chowdhury, Md. Sazzad Hossien, Hashim, Ishak

“…The homotopy-perturbation method (HPM) is a coupling of the perturbation method and the homotopy method. The main feature of the HPM is that it deforms a difficult problem into a set of problems which are easier to solve. …”
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Beat structure in spectrally resolved four-wave mixing under crosslinear polarization in GaAs quantum wells by -, Suryadi, Ishihara, T., Ohyama, H., Kadoya, Y., Yamanishi, M.

“…Under crosslinear polarization we observed a beating structure at higher energy region of the main spectral peak due to biexciton–exciton transition. …”
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MLP and Elman recurrent neural network modelling for the TRMS by Toha, Siti Fauziah, Tokhi, M. Osman

“…This paper presents a scrutinized investigation on system identification using artificial neural network (ANNs). The main goal for this work is to emphasis the potential benefits of this architecture for real system identification. …”
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New approach in cost structuring of high speed hard turning by Al Hazza, Muataz Hazza Faizi, Adesta, Erry Yulian Triblas

“…Cost modeling roadmap was proposed to guide the development of genetic cost model by integrating different cost estimating methods and supporting the optimum solution by using statistical technique in modelling the cost in high speed hard turning, then by building logical relationship between the different effective variables through three levels of cost drivers; main drivers, process and technical drivers and final drivers. …”
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Problem-based learning at Ahmad Ibrahim Kuliyyah of Laws and the inculcation of Islamic values by Mobarak Ali, Bashiran Begum, Mohamad, Nor Asiah

“…Problem-based learning has proven to be a very effective complementary tool in achieving this educational aim. The main elements of problem-based learning (PBL) are the study of the real case problems, team work, time management, reflective journal writing and peer evaluation. …”
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Squatters and affordable houses in urban areas: law and policy in Malaysia by Sufian, Azlinor, Mohamad, Nor Asiah

“…Being one of the developing countries in Asia, squatters and housing are among the main subject of government focus in each development programmme in Malaysia. …”
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Benthic dinoflagellate diversity and mixotrophy: Prorocentrum by Mohammad Noor, Normawaty, Moestrup, Ojvind

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