Behavior of fiber reinforced polymer grouted splice connections by Koushfar, Kiarash

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In vitro and in silico anticancer activities of Annona muricata linn leaves extracts on lung cancer cells by Mohamad Rosdi, Mohamad Norisham

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Unequally spaced microstrip linear antenna arrays for fifth-generation base station by Zainal, Noor Ainnie Safina

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Microcredit in China: Recommendations for Policy Makers by Geraci, Michele, Luan, Mengna, Dixon, Chris

“…Our main belief is that while the various initiatives of several NGOs operating on a non-profit basis in China are laudable and successful, even within the limited scope in which they operate, a true development of microcredit in China that can make a real impact on the vast number of mid-low income residents can only occur if a double-bottom-line approach is implemented. That is both serving the social mission of helping poor people and establishing financially viable lending entities. …”
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Nicotinamide Nucleotide Transhydrogenase as a novel treatment target in adrenocortical carcinoma by Chortis, Vasileios, Taylor, Angela E., Doig, Craig L., Walsh, Mark D., Meimaridou, Eirini, Jenkinson, Carl, Rodriguez-Blanco, Giovanny, Ronchi, Cristina L., Jafri, Alisha, Metherell, Louise A., Hebenstreit, Daniel, Dunn, Warwick B., Arlt, Wiebke, Foster, Paul A.

“…Next, we generated a stable NNT knockdown model in the same cell line to investigate the longer lasting effects of NNT silencing. …”
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An investigation of rhinovirus infection on cellular uptake of poly (glycerol-adipate) nanoparticles by Abo-zeid, Yasmin, Williams, Gareth, Touabi, Lila, McLean, Gary R.

“…We argue that the diverse endocytic pathways among the different cell lines, together with changes in virus nature, size, and entry mechanism are responsible for these differences. …”
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A comprehensive survey on antennas on-chip based on metamaterial, metasurface, and substrate integrated waveguide principles for millimeter-waves and terahertz integrated circuits... by Alibakhshikenari, Mohammad, Ali, Esraa Mousa, Soruri, Mohammad, Dalarsson, Mariana, Naser-Moghadasi, Mohammad, Virdee, Bal Singh, Stefanovic, Caslav, Pietrenko-Dabrowska, Anna, Koziel, Slawomir, Szczepanski, Stanislaw, Limiti, Ernesto

“…Some of the antennas described here employ innovative excitation mechanisms, for example comprising open-circuited microstrip-line that is electromagnetically coupled to radiating elements through narrow dielectric slots. …”
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The design and realisation of electronically tunable dielectric resonator microstrip filters by Virdee, Bal Singh

“…The bandpass filter structure consists of cascaded resonators, with the end resonators coupled to microstrip arcs on a substrate, whereas, the bandstop filter consists of a microstrip line with resonators mounted at intervals of one-quarter-wavelength. …”
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The effects of herbal extracts and compounds on the glucose metabolism in Hep G2 cells by Kandunuri, Kiran Kumar

“…The Seahorse XF analysis, which is more in line with the literature, shows that the three treatments increase the rate of lactate production (p<0.01) while also improving glucose metabolism. …”
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Evaluation of anti-gout potential of selected Malaysian medicinal plants by Abu Bakar, Fazleen Izzany

“…The objectives of the study are to screen the six potential Malaysian medicinal plants for anti-gout activity using in vitro enzyme assay; to optimize the extraction conditions of the three selected plants using response surface methodology (RSM); to determine the cell viability of the three extracts towards RAW 264.7 murine macrophage cell line; to investigate the in vivo anti-gout mechanism of three selected plants; and to profile the bioactive compounds present in the three selected plant extracts. …”
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Design a high gain UWB mimo uniplanar monopole antenna with FSS array for metallic object microwave imaging by Abdulhasan, Raed Abdulkareem

“…The proposed UMB antenna has an oscillate impedance (za) of 50Ω. A meander-line notch filter is loaded on the designed antenna that achieves a high rejection (S11=-1.75 dB) at the band of 3.0 GHz for 5G mid-band. …”
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Effects of positive metacognitions and meta-emotions on coping, stress perception and emotions by Beer, Nils

“…The more agentic, rather than perseveration decreasing, PMCEQ-3 did not predict anxiety or depression. In line with a plethora of previous research evidence the MCQ-30 positively and strongly predicted anxiety and depression. …”
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Business, the environment and sustainability: an Islamic perspective by Mhd. Sarif, Suhaimi, Benjasom, Muhammad Husnee

“…The ultimate aim of a business is to maximize profit within the legitimate means, which is the bottom line of a business. The business greediness to pursue maximum profitability has contributed significant degradation of the natural environment, global warming and the reduction of greenhouse gases. …”
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Common morbidity and utilization rate of the University Health Centre, International Islamic University Malaysia (Kuantan Campus) in 2010 by Tin, Myo Han, Abdullah, Fa’iza, Md Aris, Mohd Aznan

“…Common morbidity and utilization rate of the clinic need to be analyzed to know current practices environment for further planning to provide quality primary health care services in line with vision of the clinic. Aim : To scrutinize the common morbidity and utilization rate of University Health Centre , International Islamic University ( Kuantan Campus) Methods: A retrospective desktop study was done by using 2010 annual electronic medical record (EMR) data of UHC-IIUM (Kuantan-Campus) after getting approval from University authority. …”
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Randomized controlled trial of standard versus double dose cotrimoxazole for childhood pneumonia in Pakistan by Rasmussen, Zeba A., Bari, Abdul, Qazi, Shamim, Rehman, Gul, Azam, Iqbal, Khan, SherBaz, Aziz, Farida, Rafi, Sadia, Roghani, Mehr Taj, Iqbal, Imran, Nagi, Abdul Ghaffar, Hussain, Waqar, Bano, Nahida, van Latum, late J.C., Khan, Mushtaq

“…Objective Increasing concern over bacterial resistance to cotrimoxazole, which is recommended by WHO as a first-line drug for treating non-severe pneumonia, led to the suggestion that this might not be optimal therapy. …”
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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

“…This paper also suggested that the green technology application is in-line with the Islamic principles and ethics on the environment and could be instilled together with the design elements such as at the gathering points and pathway, on the land as well as in the water bodies. …”
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Legal issues in Sharī‘ah-compliant home financing in Malaysia: A case study of a Bai Bithaman Ājil contract by Oseni, Umar A., Ayob, Mohd Fairullazi, Abdul Rashid, Khairuddin

“…The study emphasises the need to comply with the existing legal framework and execute relevant contracts in line with the Sharī‘ah resolutions of the Sharī‘ah Advisory Council of Bank Negara Malaysia without causing harm (ḍarar) to the customers or introducing uncertain elements or procedures (gharar) in the execution of the agreements. …”
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Integrating Fiqh evidences in the recommendation for management of diabetes during Ramadan by Shahar, Mohammad Arif, Che Mohamad, Che Anuar, Hisham, Ahmad Irfan Ikmal, Omar, Ahmad Marzuki

“…Conclusion: The integration of evidences of Fiqh into current recommendations or guidelines for management of diabetes during Ramadan is necessary to ensure that fasting related advice not only addresses safety issues but also in line with the principles of Islamic Jurisprudence.…”
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Trends and prediction of air pollutants in Pasir Gudang Industrial Area, Johor, Malaysia by Afzali, Afsaneh

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Toxic species and particulate emissions from synthetic polymer fires by Mat Kiah, Hasimawaty, author, Phylaktou, Herodotos, thesis advisor, Andrews, Gordon, thesis advisor, Li, Hu, thesis advisor

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