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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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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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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Advanced wideband antenna arrays for 5G millimeter-wave spectrum at K- and Ka-bands by Alibakhshikenari, Mohammad, Parand, Peiman, Virdee, Bal Singh, Zuazola, Ignacio Garcia, Kumar, Sunil, Zidour, Ali, Soruri, Mohammad, saber, Takfarinas, Naser-Moghadasi, Mohammad, Limiti, Ernesto

“…The first method utilizes a 50 Ω open-ended microstrip-line balun to slot-line transition for effective energy coupling and excitation. …”
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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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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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Potential of kaolin-palm oil fuel ash mixture as sustainable landfill liner material by Brown, Oyeleke Raifu

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

“…The cutting speed was varied in the range from 40 to 160 m/min; with varying depths of cut and feed rates. …”
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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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السنة النبوية وموقف المدرسة العقلية منها = Al-Sunnah al-nabawiyyah wa mawqif al-madrasah al-'aqliyyah min ha by Al-Khayrabadi, Mohammed Abul Lais

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Relationship between big five personality traits academic performance and academic stress among postgraduate students in Pakistan by Bhatti, Mansoor Nazir

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Identification of spermatogonial stem cell-like cell differentiation in vitro from azoospermia patient using modified human embryonic stem cell (HESC) media by Abdul Wahab, Azantee Yazmie, Md Isa, Muhammad Lokman, Ramli, Roszaman

“…Methods and Results: Testicular biopsy tissue obtained from obstructive azoospermia (OA) and non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA) patients were dissociated and cultured in different human embryonic stem cell (HESC) media added with specific growth factors and reproductive hormones according to the day of culture using 24 well plate dishes. SSC-like cell colonies were formed after 5 weeks of culture. …”
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‘Russian military censorship, like the Russian warship, can go f*** itself.’ An analysis of Russian independent media response to wartime media freedom restrictions by Raspopina, Aleksandra

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