Dynamic modelling of a single link flexible manipulator in vertical motion using swarm and genetic optimisation by Md. Zain, B. A., Tokhi, M. Osman, Toha, Siti Fauziah

“…In this research, particle swann optimisation (PSO) and genetic algorithm (GA) are used to model a single-link flexible manipulator. Investigations focus on characterizing the system from input torque to hub-angle, hub-velocity and end-point acceleration. …”
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Proposed parameters of specific rain attenuation prediction for free space optics link operating in tropical region by Ahmad Zabidi, Suriza, Islam, Md Rafiqul, Al Khateeb, Wajdi Fawzi Mohammed, Naji, Ahmed Wathik

“…Weather condition, however is the limiting factor for FSO link. In the temperate region the major blockage for FSO link feasibility is fog. …”
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A new geometrical approach to solve inverse kinematics of hyper redundant robots with variable link length by Jamali, Annisa, Khan, Md. Raisuddin, Rahman, Md. Mozasser

“…In this paper a new approach that generates a general algorithm for n-link hyper-redundant robot is presented. This method uses repetitively the basic inverse kinematics solution of a 2- link robot on some virtual links,where the virtual links are defined following some geometric proposition. …”
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Comparison of LQR and PSO-based state feedback controller for tracking control of a flexible link manipulaton by Solihin, Mahmud Iwan, Martono, Wahyudi, Legowo, Ari, Akmeliawati, Rini

“…In this paper, the state feedback control design problem for tracking control of a flexible link manipulator is considered. The calculation of state feedback control gains is conventionally handled by pole placement method or LQR method via Riccati equation. …”
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Rain fade and it's effect analysis for earth-to-satellite microwave link based on measured rainfall statistics in Bangladesh by Rashid, Mohammad Mahfujur, Islam, Md. Rafiqul, Alam, A. H. M. Zahirul, Khan, Sheroz, Khalifa, Othman Omran, Rahman, Md. Arafatur

“…The fast growth in communication systems has resulted congestion in lower frequency bands and microwave link designers are forced to explore higher and higher frequencies. …”
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Corporate governance mechanisms and earnings management in Malaysian government linked companies. The impact of GLCs transformation policy by Mohamad, Muslim Har Sani, Abdul Rashid, Hafiz Majdi, Ali Mohammed Shawtari, Fekri

“…As the major shareholder, Malaysian Government in 2004 has embarked on the Government linked Companies (GLCs) transformation policy program that mainly emphasizes on enhancing the corporate governance mechanisms of the State owned Enterprises (SOEs) in order to enhance effectiveness of the board. …”
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Biological factors linking ApoE ε4 variant and severe COVID-19 - letter to the Editor by Inal, Jameel

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Housing, health and affordable warmth: an investigation into the link between fuel poverty risk and the health of older people by Rudge, Janet

“…A significant positive correlation was found between the FPR and the EWMbR, adding to the evidence-base of links between fuel poverty and health. The mapped analysis is illustrated using GIS software, which is helpful for presenting multidisciplinary data and is a common epidemiological tool. …”
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Haplotype analysis of long-tailed macaques in TNB Bukit Selambau, Peninsular Malaysia, leads to inferences of fissionfusion social structure by Mohd-Isa, Siti Nur Aliah, Abu-Hassan, Nor Amna, Osman, Nur Azimah, Mohamad Khairulmunir, Mohamad Khairulmunir, Md-Shukor, Aisah, Samsul-Bahri, Ayuni, Md-Nor, Shukor, Kayal Vizi Karuppannan, Kayal Vizi Karuppannan, Muhammad Abu Bakar Abdul-Latiff, Muhammad Abu Bakar Abdul-Latiff, Mohd-Ridwan, Abd Rahman, Md-Zain, Badrul Munir

“…Long-tailed macaques have been roaming near Tenaga National Berhad Bukit Selambau Solar (TBSS) causing human–macaque conflicts. …”
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Prevention, detection and penalization of electricity thefts in smart utility networks by rule-based and long short-term memory techniques by Otuoze, AbdulRahaman Okino

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Conceptualising alcohol consumption in relation to long-term health conditions: exploring risk in interviewee accounts of drinking and taking medications by Madden, Mary, Morris, Stephanie, Stewart, Duncan, Atkin, Karl, Gough, Brendan, McCambridge, Jim

“…Background: Alcohol use is a major contributor to the burden of disease, including long-term non-communicable diseases. Alcohol can also interact with and counter the effects of medications. …”
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Accelerating retail supply chain performance against pandemic disruption: adopting resilient strategies to mitigate the long-term effects by Sharma, Manu, Luthra, Sunil, Joshi, Sudhanshu, Kumar, Anil

“…Originality/value: This work sets out a comprehensive framework which will be helpful for accelerating RSCs performance against pandemic disruption by adopting resilient strategies to mitigate the long-term effects.…”
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إسهامات اللغة والأدب في البناء الحضاري للأمة الإسلامية (Ishamat al-lughah wa-al-adab fi al-bina' al-hadari lil-ummah al-Islamiyah) by 'Abd al-Salam, Ahmad Shaykh

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Malnutrition in pre-school children (2-5 years of age) in district Swabi(NWFP)-Pakistan by Khattak, Muhammad Muzaffar Ali Khan

“…Infancy and preschool age is an important stage of life where the nutrition plays an important role and long lasting effects in the later years of life. …”
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Availability analysis of terrestrial free space optical (FSO) link using visibility data measured in tropical region by Shumani, Mohamed M., Abdullah, M. F. L., Basahel, Ahmed

“…The performance analysis is evaluate over 5 km link distance. The cumulative distribution function (CDF) of the received signal to noise ratio (SNR) is used to study the outage performance of the FSO link under haze conditions. …”
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Development of an immobilized biocatalyst with lipase and protease activities as a multipurpose cross-linked enzyme aggregate (multi-CLEA) by Mahmod, Safa Senan, Yusof, Faridah, Jami, Mohammed Saedi, Khanahmadi, Soofia

“…Multi-CLEAs were found to retain an average of more than 34% of the initial activity after five consecutive batches for both enzymes. Finally, the multi-CLEA was utilized to catalyze two reactions: improved washing process and biodiesel production. …”
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Ethyl 2-(4-bromophenyl)-1-sec-butyl-1H-benzimidazole-5-carboxylate by Arumugam, Natarajan, Ngah, Nurziana, Abd Hamid, Shafida, Abdul Rahim, Aisyah Saad

“…The sec-butyl group is disordered over two conformations in a 0.898 (5):0.102 (5) ratio. In the crystal, molecules related by translation along [110] are linked into chains via weak C— H� � �Br hydrogen bonds.…”
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Improved machinability of Titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V: implementation of preheated machining by Ginta, Turnad Lenggo, Amin, A. K. M. Nurul

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High speed milling of mould steel using 1.5mm-diameter end-mills by Mohamed , Konneh, Ahmad, Khairunnisa, Fazleen, Rose

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Influence of workpiece preheating on chatter and machinability of Titanium alloy - Ti6Al4V by Amin, A. K. M. Nurul, Kamaruddin, K., Abdelgadir, M.

“…According to Nakayama [5] and Konig et al [6] the chip formation mechanism is based on exceeding the critical shear stress under compressive and shear stresses. …”
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