The effects of grass and rainfall pattern on the matric suction of acidic soil slopes by Md Isa, Siti Fazlina

“…The rate of changes in suction for bare slope surface is much faster as compared to grass-covered slope surface. The finding showed the hydromulching creates grass cover on top of acidic soil slopes and the grass influence the matric suction. …”
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The effect of performance based grant on research and development at Pakistani Public Universities by Abbas, Zaheer

“…This research study facilitates the HEC office (policy makers, finance officers etc.) regarding the validity, effectiveness and utilization of performance based grant to examine the effects on R&D performance in higher education sectors. Similarly, the findings of this research indicated that by decreasing the conflicts and uncertainties between the institutions under higher education commission of Pakistan for improving the quality of teaching and outcome based research.…”
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Dynamic key scheduling algorithm for block ciphers using quasigroup string transformation by Hassan Disina, Abdulkadir

“…Based on the dynamic shapeless quasigroup and the proposed new string transformation, a Dynamic Key Scheduling Algorithm (DKSA) is developed. To validate the findings, non-associativity of the generated isotopes has been tested and the generated isotopes appeared to be non-associative. …”
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Housing demand prediction in Selangor by Mohamad Rawan, Nurfilzah

“…Thus, a small error indicates the high effectiveness performances in develop model prediction housing demand in Selangor. The finding helps Lembaga Perumahan dan Hartanah Selangor (LPHS) and other government agency to plan constructions for all housing categories in line with the demand.…”
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Information technology adoption inhibitor-influencer model for SMEs in the construction industry by Ibrahim, Magaji Umar

“…Whilst questionnaire survey data was obtained from 187 respondents and the data were analysed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) to test the relationships between the exogenous constructs (inhibitor and influencer) to endogenous construct in order to validate and confirm the developed influencing factors for IT adoption model. The findings reveal that cost, government, and employees factors have significant influence on SME’s IT adoption, whilst, technology and practices factors were found to have a partial inhibiting effect on SME’s IT adoption. …”
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Real-time identification of an unmanned quadcopter flight dynamics using fully tuned radial basis function network by Pairan, Mohammad Fahmi

“…The prediction performance of the proposed fully tuned RBF was compared with Multilayer Perceptron (MLP), Hybrid Multilayer Perceptron (HMLP) and RBF networks trained with CT algorithm. The findings indicated that the fully tuned RBF with minimal resource allocating networks (MRAN) automatically selected seven neurons with 9.5177 % prediction accuracy and 5.89ms mean training time. …”
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Characterization of whole-body vibration for monorail passenger ride comfort by Jamali, Qadir Bakhsh

“…This provides justification to standardization of proper priority seating zone. The findings of this study can assist in the standard specification for seating design of monorail. …”
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Developing a framework of non-fatal occupational injury surveillance for risk control in palm oil mills by Ruslan, Rumaizah

“…A framework of nonfatal injury surveillance in palm oil mills was developed based on the findings with integration of risk management process and injury prevention principles. …”
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Accident causation model for building construction sites by Asan, Amran

“…The model indicates that the highest impact on construction site accidents with a path coefficient β (beta) value is unsafe equipment, followed by job site conditions, natural disaster, unique nature of the industry, unsafe methods, organization and management, and human elements. In conclusion, the findings through the ACM model of this study are reliable and very useful for construction organizations or stakeholders understand the significant root cause of the project site accidents. …”
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Oil palm leaf fibre and its suitability for paper-based products by Mohd Kassim, Angzzas Sari, Mohd Aripin, Ashuvila, Ishak, Nadiah, Zainulabidin, Muhd Hafeez, Abang Zaidel, Dayang Norul Fairuz

“…Due to the shortage of wood as origin materials for paper-based production, agro-residue materials have been explored in the quest of finding the best alternative fibre. Oil palm leaf (OPL) is one of agro-residue that has potential due to its comparable characteristics with wood fibre. …”
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Degradation of oil and grease from high-strength industrial effluents using locally isolated aerobic biosurfactant-producing bacteria by Affandi, Iezzat Emeer, Suratman, Nur Haizarisha, Abdullah, Shakilah, Ahmad, Wan Azlina, Zakaria, Zainul Akmar

“…The role of tryptone and lactose in complete biodegradation of O&G by A. hydrophila is significant as neither the addition of tryptone or lactose only resulted in enhanced O&G degradation, compared to E&E wastewater only. This finding showed the potential of using local aerobic bacterial isolates as an alternative solution to remove the presence of O&G in various industrial wastewaters.…”
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Forecasting of groundwater level using artificial neural network by incorporating river recharge and river bank infiltration by Shamsuddin, Mohd Khairul Nizar, Mohd Kusin, Faradiella, Sulaiman, Wan Nor Azmin, Ramli, Mohammad Firuz, Tajul Baharuddin, Mohamad Faizal, Adnan, Mohd Shalahuddin

“…Based on these results, it clearly shows that accurate predictions can be achieved with time series 1-day ahead of forecasting groundwater table and the interaction between river and aquifer can be examine. The findings of the study can be used to assist policy marker to manage groundwater resources by using RBI method.…”
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The development of an assesment framework for vocational education taining programmes in the noss based training system (NBTS) and the national dual training system (NDTS) by Muhammad Zain, Ruminah

“…Firstly, both systems NBTS and NDTS were considered similar although some of the sub dimensions were not. From this finding, a common assessment framework was developed for NBTS and NDTS approaches with special treatment for the differences. …”
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Causative factors of construction and demolition waste generation in Iraq Construction Industry by Obaid, Maytham Kadhim

“…These groups of factors should be avoided during construction works to reduce the waste generated. The findings of this study are helpful to authorities and stakeholders in formulating laws and regulations. …”
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Optimising of Scenedesmus sp. biomass production in chicken slaughterhouse wastewater using response surface methodology and potential utilisation as fish feeds by Yaakob, Maizatul Azrina, Radin Mohamed, Radin Maya Saphira, Al-Gheethi, Adel, Tiey, Athirah, Mohd Kassim, Amir Hashim

“…Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopic analysis (EDS) indicated that the surface morphology and element distribution in biomass produced in BBM and CSWW were varied. The findings have indicated that the biomass produced in CSWW has high potential as fish feeds.…”
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Design and economic analysis of solar home system for urban areas of Mogadishu using homer software by Samatar, Abdullahi Mohamed

“…Therefore according to, the findings the cost of energy is 2.614 in $/KWh which is lower than the private sector. …”
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The evaluation of information security of hospital information system (his) using cobit 5 framework: case study at Soreang Hospital, Indonesia by Nistrina, Khilda

“…Evaluation results show the capability level in the Soreang Hospital is at level 1 for DSS05 domains with L and level 0 domains for APO13 domains with L The findings demonstrated that HIS system of the Soreang hospital has been used as a firewall to protect the network, filters incoming and outgoing traffic, used an Antivirus, IDS and VN). …”
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The influence of service marketing mix and umrah service quality on customer satisfaction and customer loyalty towards umrah travel agents in Malaysia by Othman, Bestoon Abdulmaged

“…Two indirect effect hypotheses to examine the role of customer satisfaction as mediators were accepted as full mediation. The study findings were discussed thoroughly and concluded with a discussion on the implications, the limitation of the study and recommendations for future study.…”
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Design, manufacturing and testing of parachute recovery system for aludra SR-10 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) by Saim, Raudhah

“…A baseline annular parachute canopy with 2.41 m of the nominal diameter was selected as the main parachute, which produced highest drag coefficient (1.03). The findings also highlighted the significance of separation and recirculating flows behind studied geometries, which in turn was responsible in producing the drag. …”
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The effectiveness of ‘secure and guard’ (SG) method and 14 protocol against illegal dumping of solid waste in Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (WPKL) by Jaharudin, Siti Noraen

“…The contribution factor of illegal waste dumping were determined and using Average Index. The significant findings of this study showed that the SG method and 14P is not fully effective. …”
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