Preliminary investigation of biodiesel reactor optimization using combine CFD-Taguchi method by Mohiuddin, A. K. M., Adeyemi, Nabeel A.

“…The Taguchi design, with temperature, impeller speed and bottom distance as process variables at 3 levels, is used to plan, analyze and optimize the process. Optimum yield was predicted for 60'C, 600 rpm and 25 mm temperature. …”
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Component selection strategy for an anthropomorphic robot by ., Md. Akhtaruzzaman, Shafie, Amir Akramin, Muhammad , Mahbubur Rashid

“…An elaborate and systematic plan to assign the DoF and select the required torque of each actuator is cogitated in this paper. …”
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Predictors of cultural adjustment among international students in Malaysia: counseling implications by Ssekamanya, Siraje Abdallah

“…In the Educational Development Plan 2001 to 2010, the Ministry of Education Malaysia set the ambitious goal of attracting 100,000 international students by 2010 as one of the milestones of turning Malaysia into a center of excellence in higher education. …”
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Flow visualization over a circular planform wing by Suliman , M. M. Ali, Omar, Ashraf Ali, Syed Mohamed Ali, Jaffar

“…circular plan form wing at high Reynolds numbers has been carried out numerically. …”
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Analysis of rain fade duration models for Earth-to-satellite path based on data measured in Malaysia by Hassan , Dao, Islam, Md. Rafiqul, Al-Khateeb, Khalid A. Saeed

“…Statistical analysis of rain fade duration is crucial information for system engineer to design and plan a fade mitigation technique (FMT) for the satellite communication system. …”
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Choice criteria for mobile telecom operator: empirical investigation among Malaysian customers by Rahman, Sabbir, Haque, A. K. M. Ahasanul, Ahmad, Mohd Ismail Sayyed

“…From this research, mobile telecom managers can learn and plan to offer attractive offer in the market that meet Malaysian customers’ needs.…”
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Critical conversation (chapter 4) by Barac, Matthew

“…They are first and foremost practitioners who do their practising in real places, lived contexts, with others, over a period of time. There is usually a ‘plan’ and there may be many sketches, but both the form and progress of the project are inevitably subject to change.…”
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Development of TNB distribution network risk based asset replacement policy and guideline for medium voltage primary equipment by S. Balasubramaniam, Yogendra, Talib, Mohd Aizam, Raj, Avinash, Dzaki, Mohd, Bala Sundaram, Mithila Seva, Mohd Yousof, Mohd Fairouz

“…Asset Management (AM) is the systematic and coordinated activity of an organization to realize value from assets, through which an organization optimally and sustainably manages its assets and asset systems, their associated performance, risk and expenditures over their life cycle for the purpose of achieving its organizational strategic plan. An effective AM System enables TNB Distribution to establish and verify a holistic view of asset management throughout an asset’s whole life. …”
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A polynomial p-adic dynamical system by Mukhamedov, Farrukh M., Rozikov, Utkir Abdulloevich

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Optimization of supercritical carbon dioxide extraction of bioactive flavonoid compounds from spearmint (Mentha Spicata l.) leaves by using response surface methodology by Bimakr, Mandana, Abdul Rahman, Russly, Ganjloo, Ali, Taip, Farah Saleena, Md Salleh, Liza, Sarker, Md. Zaidul Islam

“…The optimal conditions were identified as 209.39 bar pressure, 50.00 °C temperature and 7.39 g/min co-solvent amount. The obtained extract under optimum SC-CO2 condition was analysed by high-performance liquid chromatography. …”
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Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of crude oil from winter melon (Benincasa hispida) seed using response surface methodology and evaluation of its antioxidant activity... by Bimakr, Mandana, Abdul Rahman, Russly, Taip, Farah Saleena, Mohd Adzahan, Noranizan, Sarker, Md. Zaidul Islam, Ganjloo, Ali

“…Optimal conditions were identified as 65% power level, 52 °C temperature and 36 min sonication time for maximum crude yield (108.62 mg-extract/g-dried matter). …”
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Photocatalytic decomposition of acetaldehyde gas on TiO2-SiO2 thin film photocatalyst ― a kinetic analysis by Abdul Aziz , Radhiyah, Sopyan, Iis

“…It is found that the first order reaction rate constant (k) of the TF95/5 thin film photocatalyst (1.2438 µmol dm-3 min-1) is higher than that of TF90/10 thin film (0.3648 µmol dm-3 min-1). …”
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Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction of oil from Thunnus tonggol head by optimization of process parameters using response surface methodology by Ferdosh, Sahena, Sarker, Md. Zaidul Islam, Rahman, Nik Norulaini Nik Ab, Akand, Md Jahurul Haque, Ghafoor, Kashif, Awang, Mohamed Bin, Kadir, Mohd Omar Ab

“…Total oil was extracted from ground fish head of Longtail tuna (Thunnus tonggol) using supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO2) at 20 to 40 MPa, 45 to 65 oC and 1 to 3 ml min−1. Response surface methodology (RSM) was employed to optimize the operating conditions of the SC-CO2 technique where the highest oil yield was obtained (35.6% on dry weight basis) at 40 MPa, 65 oC, and 3 ml min−1. …”
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Dry machining of brass using titanium carbonitride (TiCN) coated tool by Mohamed Ariff, Tasnim Firdaus, Kamarudin, Mohd Syahidan, Haron, Mohd Amiruddin

“…The optimum cutting condition for wet and dry machining of brass using TiCN coated cutting tool was found to be 498 m/min at d = 0.2 mm, f = 0.4 mm/rev. The tool tip temperature obtained from dry machining did not influence tool wear since the temperature rise is quite similar to the wet machining temperatures. …”
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Bladder scan vs urethral catheterization for measurement of immediate post partum bladder volume by Ibrahim, Norliza, Nusee, Zalina, Mohd Rus, Razman, Abdullah, Suhaiza, Ismail, Hamizah, Abdulwahab, Dalia F, Awang, Mokhtar

“…The mean for time interval between bladder scan and catheterization was 3 min(range between 1-8 min). There is a linear relationship between the bladder scan-estimated and catheter bladder volumes (r2=082). …”
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Personal control related to childbirth satisfaction among postpartum mothers in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan (HTAA) by Mohd Arifin, Siti Roshaidai, Addenan, Nor Ashikin

“…Findings: The mean score for personal control among postnatal mother was 52.56 [SD = 10.693, min max (29, 70)] with the mean childbirth satisfaction score of 140.06 [SD = 17.109, min max (89, 170)]. …”
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Effect of peak current on material removal rate for electrical discharge machining of non-conductive Al2O3 ceramic by Moudood, M. A., Sabur, A., Ali, Mohammad Yeakub, Jaafar, Israd Hakim

“…MRR was found to be 0.052 mm3/min at peak current 1.1 A and it was found to be 0.132 mm3/min at peak current 1.3 A.…”
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Coal-fired power plant airborne particles impact towards human health by Mohd. Din, Shamzani Affendy, Nik Yahya, Nik Nurul Hidayah, Hanapi, Norsyamimi, Abdullah, Alias

“…Manjung coal-fired power plant emission had been recognised as one of the potential anthropogenic sources of airborne particles. 8-hours airborne particles sampling had been done at Manjung Power Plant in March and July 2011 with 7-hole sampler at 2 L/min air flow and cyclone sampler at 2.2 L/min airflow. …”
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Reaction kinetics of free and immobilized β-glucosidase in alginate gel by Jameel, Ahmad Tariq, Yusof, Faridah, Johana, Syaira

“…Michaelis constants obtained from linearized Langmuir plot are: vmax and Km as 21.10 μmol/mL.min and 0.0148 mol/L respectively for immobilized enzyme; vmax and Km for free enzyme were obtained as 24.33 μmol/mL.min and 0.0073 mol/L respectively. …”
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Development of a wastewater treatment system for chromium removal using chitosan by Ahmed Kabashi, Nassereldeen, Hamid Nour, Abdurahman, Muyibi, Suleyman Aremu, Qudsieh, Isam Y.

“…The optimized conditions obtained at 28.79 mg chitosan dosage, pH 6.40, 20.20 min contact time and agitation speed of 156.20 rpm. …”
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