Ant colony optimization for controller and sensor-actuator location in active vibration control by Md Nor, Khairul Affendy, Abdul Muthalif, Asan Gani, Wahid, Azni N.

“…Mathematical model of the simply supported plate with piezoelectric patches is derived using Euler-Bernoulli model. The main focus is to find the optimal location of the collocated sensor-actuatorand controller gains using a swarm intelligent algorithm called Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) which later verified with Genetic Algorithm (GA). …”
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Perpetuating traditional influences: voluntary disclosure in Malaysia following the economic crisis by Mohd Ghazali, Nazli Anum, Weetman, Pauline

“…Additionally we include consideration of proprietary costs by testing whether industry competitiveness has an impact on voluntary disclosure. We find that director ownership is significantly associated with the extent of voluntary disclosure while government ownership, new governance initiatives and industry competitiveness are not significant in pointing companies towards greater transparency. …”
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High image quality watermarking model by using genetic algorithm by Mohammed, Ghassan N., Yasin, Azman, Zeki, Akram M.

“…In this study, Genetic Algorithm (GA) method is used to embed two bits of watermarking data within every pixel of original image and to find the optimal value based on the existing Dual Intermediate Significant Bit (DISB). …”
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Modeling and simulation of a quarter car model with a nonlinear damper by Shahimi, Sharis Shazzali, Ridhuan Siradj , Fadly Jashi Darsivan

“…The backbone is used to find the polynomial equations up to the order of 4 are applied. …”
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Understanding the factors of information leakage through online social networking to safeguard organizational information by Abdul Molok, Nurul Nuha, Ahmad, Atif, Chang, Shanton

“…In order to do that, the paper briefly reviews theories from criminology, psychology and sociology that are related to our study. We find that Decomposed Theory of Planned Behaviour is the most suitable theoretical model in explaining the underlying factors that drive information leakage through OSN. …”
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Thermal analysis of kenaf sandwich panel by Johari, Norhasnidawani, Hassan, Noor Azlina, Halim, Zahurin

“…In this research project, the new kenaf eco-core sandwich panel will be developed and then laminated with galvanized steel. The final goal is to find the optimum eco-core metal matrix composite sandwich structure with maximum mechanical properties such as stiffness and buckling. …”
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تجربة الصناعة المصرفية تايلاند: الإجارة الاقتناء أنموذجًا by Laeba, Muhammad, Hama, Zakariyya

“…Finally, some products of leasing and acquisition applied in the Islamic Bank of Thailand were focused to find out whether it conformed with the Islamic jurisprudence and the decision taken by the International Islamic Fiqh Academy as well as the legal standards issued by the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions. …”
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Comparative data compression techniques and multi-compression results by Hasan, M R, Ibrahimy, Muhammad Ibn, Motakabber, S. M. A., Ferdaus, M M, Khan, M N H

“…This paper will provide some compression techniques for loss less text type data compression and comparative result of multiple and single compression, that will help to find out better compression output and to develop compression algorithms…”
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Knowledge management readiness measurement: case study at institution of higher learning in Malaysia by Mohamed Razi, Mohamed Jalaldeen, Nor Shahriza, Abdul Karim, Norshidah, Mohamed

“…This study aims to measure the perceived KM readiness of a Malaysian higher education institution and to find the contributing factors of it. A model was developed and hypotheses were formulated. …”
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Ant colony optimization for controller and sensor-actuator location in active vibration control by Md Nor, Khairul Affendy, Abdul Muthalif, Asan Gani, Wahid, Azni N.

“…The main focus of this paper is to find the optimal location of the collocated sensor-actuator and controller gains to actively control vibration, using a swarm intelligent algorithm called Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) and verified with Genetic Algorithm (GA). …”
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Comparative study between traffic control methods Using simulation software by Taha Alshaikhli , Imad Fakhri, Alkandari, Abdulrahman, Najaa, Anas

“…Solutions where made that revolve around fixed set of operations that attempt to find optimum time for each traffic light in the intersection. …”
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Effect of tuber skin on the thermal properties of whole tubers of potato and sweet potato by Oluwo, A A, Khan, Md. Raisuddin, Salami, Momoh Jimoh Emiyoka

“…Results of the study should find great use in the modeling of potato and sweet potato storage process.…”
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End User Preferences on Hospital Websites in Nigeria by O.Raj, Shakirat, Mahmud, Murni, Md Tap, Abu Osman, Abubakr, Adamu

“…The accessibility and availability were also evaluated and the findings indicate huge discrepancies between what people do and what the website are meant for. …”
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Computer modeling studies of apotirucallane triterpenes in solution by Ibrahim Ali , Noorbatcha

“…The present quantum chemical calculations are found to be consistent with the reported NMR data (coupling constants and NOESY correlations). We find that the inclusion of solvation effects of the polar side chain is crucial for the interpretation of NMR data. …”
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Statistical screening and optimization of factors influence lipase production from palm kernel cake using Candida Cylindracea by solid-state bioconversion by Elgharbawy, Amal A.M., Alam, Md. Zahangir, Hamzah, Mohd. Salleh

“…The factors that contributed the most in lipase production were further investigated using one-factor-at- a-time (OFAT) experiments in order to find the optimal conditions for the lipase productivity. …”
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Islamic hire purchase law is getting special attention in Malaysia: a socio legal analysis by Md. Abdul , Jalil

“…The objective of this paper is to discuss the nature of the Islamic hire purchase contract (IHPC) and to compare it with the traditional hire purchase contract (THPC) for purposes to find the difference between the two systems of law. …”
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A harmonious relationship of religion and science: muslim intellectual responses by Abdul Rahim, Adibah

“…Therefore, there is a need to find points of agreements between religion and science. …”
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Wireless physical layer security using encryption and channel pre-compensation by Tahir, Mohammad, Jarot, Sigit Puspito Wigati, Siddiqi, Muhammad Umar

“…BER (bit error rate) is used as performance metric. We find that the adversary suffers from high BER as compared to the legitimate user; hence providing secure communication.…”
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Towards an Islamic stock market: a review of classical and modern literatures by Osmani, Noor Mohammad, Abdullah, Faruk

“…The scholars, classical and modern, adopted different approach towards the validity or invalidity of such a market as it was not existent in the time of the Prophet or earlier generations. This paper tries to find its origin in Islamic Shari`ah to see its status and validity from Shari`ah perspective. …”
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The study of glycolic acid ethoylate 4-nonylphenyl ether on drug reduction by Soali, Emma, Hayder, Abdul Bari, Hasan, Zulkafli, Rahman, Md. Mokhlesur

“…The specific conductivity test was conducted to find the CMC of anionic surfactant. It was found that the CMC occurred within the range of 100 to 200 ppm of solution. …”
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