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Paper Presentation 2009

2009 / International

 


Name
Conference / Publication Title
Paper Title
Date of Conference
Muhammad.A, Mazliham.M.S, Shahrulniza.M. IJCSNS, International Journal of Computer Science and Network Security, VOL.9 No.4, , pp 237-244. ISSN: 1738-7906. “Power Management of Portable Devices by Using Clutter Based Information”. April 2009
Jawahir Che Mustapha @ Yusuf, Patrice Boursier, Mazliham Mohd Su’ud, Tengku Mohd Azahar Tuan Dir , Muhammad. A ICET , Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia “First Approach to Applying JDL Fusion Model in Natural Disaster Management” 2009, Dec 08-10
Jawahir Che Mustapha@ Yusaf, Muhammad Azmin, Muhammad.A. Map Asia, Singapore. “Developing SDI Community in Malaysia: The Role of Academia” 18-20 August, 2009,
Muhammad. A, Mazliham M.S, Patrice Boursier, Shahrulniza. M, Jawahir Che Mustapha @ Yusuf. ICET Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. “The First Approach towards the Location Estimation of Cellular Nodes by using Movable GSM Antennas” 2009, Dec 08-10,
Muhammad. A, Mazliham M.S, Patrice Boursier, Shahrulniza. M, Jawahir Che Mustapha @ Yusuf. ICET Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. “Location Estimation and Power Management of Cellular Nodes for rescue operation” 2009, Dec 08-10,
Muhammad. A, Mazliham M.S, Shahrulniza. M, M.Amir. MULTICONF-Orlando, Florida. Publisher: American Mathematical Society. “Posterior Probabilities based Location Estimation (P2LE) Algorithm for Locating a Mobile Node in a Disaster Area” 09 July 13--16

R.T. Bachmann,F. Rupp, H. Zainal, W.A. Wan Abdul Karim Ghani, T. Yap, M.Y. Hasan1, K.N. Ibrahim, E.N. Othman, M. Amir, Z. Hamzah

 Seminar on Biomass for Biofuel and value-added product 2009, FRIM
 “Biochar to enhance sustainability of crop production, reduce fertilizer needs and greenhouse gas emissions”
2009
N. Intan, M. Amir Abas, S. Sakrani, Afham, Asyraf Shari The 2009 IEEE Symposium on Industrial Electronics & Applications, Oct 2009 “Grooming IC Designer through Apprenticeship Programme (accepted)” Oct 2009
M.Amir.Abas, G. Russell and D.J. Kinniment Proceedings of the 8th WSEAS International Conference on Microelectronics, Nanoelectronics, Optoelectronics CP09001, Istanbul, Turkey "Timing measurement Built-In Self Test (BIST) for System on Chip (SoC)"
June 2009
M.Amir Abas Proceedings of the 8th WSEAS International Conference on Microelectronics, Nanoelectronics, Optoelectronics CP09002, “Synthesizable Time Measurement and Test Scheme for SoC Architecture” June 2009, Istanbul, Turkey.
Ahmad Yasir M.S, Che Hassan C.H, Jaharah A.G, Nurhamidi M. Internationaly Conference on Green Technology & Engineering 2009. (Universitas Malahyati, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia) CP09003. “Performance of PVD coated tungsten carbides whwn milling Ti-6A1-4V under dry and near dry conditions”  
A.R. Rinani Shima, BMN Mohd Azemi, A Rosma UNAIR-USM Second Collaborative Conference (Universitas Air Longgar, Surabaya, Indonesia) CP09004 “Total consumption and Fermentability of Sago Starch Short Chain Oligosaccharides (SCO) by Lactobacillus SP”  
M.Z.A. Yazid, M.S. Ahmad,A.I. Gusri,C.H. Che Haron Internationaly Conference on Green Technology & Engineering 2009. (Universitas Malahyati, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia), CP09005 “Tool Wear of PVD Coated Tool when Finish Turning Inconel 718 under Dry Conditions.”  
Murniwati, Mohd Syahman Mokhtar Lotfy Anwar Internationaly Conference on Green Technology & Engineering 2009. (Universitas Malahyati, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia), CP09006 “Temperature Control Hatcher Incubator Using Microcontroller”  
B.B. Abu Bakar, M.S. Osman, M.I.M. Ismail International Engineering Convention (INTEC 2009) Madinah, Saudi Arabia, CP09007 “Online Robotic Experimentation Via Web-Browser”  
Suriyati Harun, Nurashikin Saaludin, Suguna Saminathan CD Proceeding of ‘Seminar Kebangsaan ICT Dalam Pendidikan 2009’ CP09008, February 2009 “Traditional Students’ Evaluation Method Vs On-Line Survey”  
Wan Suriyani Che Wan Ahmad, Yasmin Yahya, Sidi Merican Choi Abdullah CD Proceeding, CP09009. “The Use of ICT among Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) Lecturers: A study on Lecturers Teaching Non-IT Subjects”  
Mohd Nazri Ismail and Sera Syarmila International Conference on Future Computer and Communication (ICFCC 2009), IEEE, CP09010, “Network Management System Framework and Development” March 2009
Mohd Nazri Ismail and Mohd Taha International Conference on Future Computer and Communication (ICFCC 2009), IEEE, CP09011,
“Framework of Intrusion Detection System via Snort Application on Campus Network Environment” March 2009
Mohd Nazri Ismail and Zaheera International Conference on Future Computer and Communication (ICFCC 2009), IEEE, CP09012, “Implementing of IPv6 Protocol Environment at University of Kuala Lumpur: Measurement of IPv6 and IPv4 Performance” March 2009
Mohd Nazri Ismail Journal Annals. Computer Science Series, Romania, Fascicula I-a, CP09013. “Analyzing of MOS and Codec Selection for Voice over IP Technology”  
Mohd Nazri Ismail International Journal of Computer Theory and Engineering (IJCTE), ISSN: 1793-821X (Online Version); 1793-8201, CP09014, “Development of WAP Based Students Information System in Campus Environment” July/August 2009
Mohd Nazri Ismail International Arab Journal of Information Technology (IAJIT), CP09015, “Measurement of V2oIP over Wide Area Network between Countries Using Soft Phone and USB Phone” July/August 2009
Mohd Nazri Ismail International Journal of Computer and Electrical Engineering (IJCEE), CP09016 “Implementation of Video Voice over IP in Local Area Network Campus Environment”  
Mohd Nazri Ismail , Abdullah Mohd Zin European Journal of Scientific Research (EJSR), CP09017.
 “Evaluation of Software Network Analyzer Prototyping Using Qualitative Approach”  
Mohd Nazri Ismail , Mohd Taha European Journal of Scientific Research (EJSR), CP09018. “Analyzing of Virtual Private Network over Open Source Application and Hardware Device Performance”  
Mohd Nazri Ismail ,Abdullah Mohd Zin Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology (JATIT), CP09019. “Characteristics and Functionality of Emulation Network Analyzer and Hardware Network Analyzer”  
Mohd Nazri Ismail, Abdullah Mohd Zin Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology (JATIT), CP09019. “Traffic Engineering: Simulation Model and Real Network Environment over Single and Multiple Links”  

 

2009 / Domestic

 

Name
Conference / Publication Title
Paper Title
Date of Conference
N. Intan, M. Amir Abas, S. Sakrani, Afham, Asyraf Shari Postgraduate Conference (PGC2009), UniKL “Design and Development of High Performance Battery Switchover Integrated Circuit for Telecommunication Applications”  
S. Bahari, Z.A.Kadir Bakti, Postgraduate Conference (PGC2009), UniKL “Reduced Offset Low Power Comparator with Hysteresis”  
M.Kamal Harun, A.Aminnudin M.Nor, Fauzani.N Jamaluddin, Z.A.Kadir Bakti
 Postgraduate Conference (PGC2009), UniKL “Prototyping Wireless Sensor Network using Surface Mount Technology (SMT) specific on Jennic Wireless Microcontroller”  
A.Aminnudin M.Nor, Fauzani.N Jamaluddin, M.Kamal Z.A.Kadir Bakti Postgraduate Conference (PGC2009), UniKL “A proposed wireless sensor network architecture using ZigBee and Wi-Fi Mesh”  
A.Zahriyah, A.Hamzah, M.Hidayab, Z.A.Kadir Bakti Postgraduate Conference (PGC2009), UniKL “Implementation of Access Verification Using OpenCV”  
M. Hidayab, A. Zahriyah A. Hamzah, Z. A. Kadir Bakti Postgraduate Conference (PGC2009), UniKL “Video and Image Processing Apparatus for Surveillance”  
Fauzani.N Jamaluddin, M.Kamal, A.Aminnudin, Z.A.Kadir Bakti Postgraduate Conference (PGC2009), UniKL “New method of ECG filtering and contraction measurement”  
Afham, M. Amir Abas, S. Sakrani, N. Intan, Asyraf Shari Postgraduate Conference (PGC2009), UniKL “Comparative Studies of Low Noise Characteristics in CMOS Pre-Amplifier Circuits”  
M.Firdaus Hassan, R.Aziz R.Ma’arof , M.Shahril M.Yusop Postgraduate Conference (PGC2009), UniKL “Design and Development of eDMES: Die Design Output through Collaboration between University and Industry”, UniKL  
M.Shahril M.Yusop, R.Aziz R.Ma’arof, M.Firdaus Hassan Postgraduate Conference (PGC2009), UniKL “Design and Development of eDMES: Review on Determinant Parameters on Mould Pricing”  
A.Khusairy Azim, M. Amir Abas Postgraduate Conference (PGC2009), UniKL “The PWM Computational Control Technique for Solar Tracking System”  
M.Hilmi Fadzil.S, M.Amir Abas, Postgraduate Conference (PGC2009), UniKL “Effective Data Management for Data Loggers”  
W.I. Fuad, H.Malik, A.H.Ali Postgraduate Conference (PGC2009), UniKL “Design of Low Power Comparator for 12-bit SAR ADC”, Postgraduate Conference (PGC2009), UniKL  
N.Qamarina, W. Mansor Postgraduate Conference (PGC2009), UniKL “Technology Forecasting and Marketing Analysis for Roll Formed Automotive Products”  
Norhaidah A.Haris, A.Talib Postgraduate Conference (PGC2009), UniKL “Building IMS in compliance with SOA”  
A.Abbas A.Nejad, Sharunizam Postgraduate Conference (PGC2009), UniK “Building High Protection Unified Threat Management (UTM)”  
Muhammad. A, Mazliham, Sharunizam, M.Amir Postgraduate Conference (PGC2009), UniKL “Disaster Management: Search and Rescue Operation by using the Location Estimation and the Power Management of Cellular Nodes”  
Kamran Brohi, S.Anuar Mokhtar Postgraduate Conference (PGC2009), UniKL “IT Governance Assessment Framework for Higher Education Institutions”  
Asyraf Shari, M. Amir Abas, H.Malik, N. Intan, Afham Postgraduate Conference (PGC2009), UniKL “Performance Analysis through Simulation for Folded Cascode Track and Hold Circuit in CMOS Mixed Signal”  
Dinesh Menon, M.Amir Abas Postgraduate Conference (PGC2009), UniKL “Decaying Leak Analytical Calculation for Determining Decay Time Response (DTR) of Gas Pipe Line”  
M. Izam, Dr.M. Izhar Postgraduate Conference (PGC2009), UniKL “Single Phase Low Cost Off Grid Solar Inverter with PIC Microcontroller Technique”  
T. Azhar T. Dir, P.Boursier Postgraduate Conference (PGC2009), UniKL “Spatio-Temporal Modeling and Multi-Source Data Fusion for the Prediction of Basal Stem Rot disease distribution in Oil Palm Plantations”  
Jawahir C.Mustapha, P.Boursier Postgraduate Conference (PGC2009), UniKL “Spatial-Temporal Data Models and Multi-Source Data Fusion for Disaster Management”  

 


Paper Presentation 2008

2008 / International

 

Name Conference / Publication Title Paper Title Date of Conference
Awang Idris
United Kingdom - Malaysia Engineering Conference 2008
The performance & emissions characteristics of a spark ignition engine: A case study on gasoline and compressed natural gas as fuel
14~15 Jul 08
Nor Aida Abdul Rahman
16th Annual Conference on Pacific Basin Finance, Economics Accounting & Management 2008
Strategic Business in Logistic concepts: A case study in Malaysian Airlines Cargo Sdn Bhd, Malaysia.
02~05 Jul 08
Safurah Abdul Jalil
ED-MEDIA World Conference on Education Multimedia Hypermedia & Telecommunications
Incorporating local Malay Martial Art combat technique in fighting games: a case study on Silat Gayung
30 Jun~04 Jul 08
Shahrulniza Musa
VizSEC 2008 - Workshop on Visualization for Computer Security
Visualising communication network security attacks.
15~17 Sep 08

 

2008 / Domestic

 

Name Conference / Publication Title Paper Title Date of Conference
Awang Idris
United Kingdom - Malaysia Engineering Conference 2008
The performance & emissions characteristics of a spark ignition engine: A case study on gasoline and compressed natural gas as fuel
14~15 Jul 08
Nor Aida Abdul Rahman
16th Annual Conference on Pacific Basin Finance, Economics Accounting & Management 2008
Strategic Business in Logistic concepts: A case study in Malaysian Airlines Cargo Sdn Bhd, Malaysia.
02~05 Jul 08
Safurah Abdul Jalil
ED-MEDIA World Conference on Education Multimedia Hypermedia & Telecommunications
Incorporating local Malay Martial Art combat technique in fighting games: a case study on Silat Gayung
30 Jun~04 Jul 08
Shahrulniza Musa
VizSEC 2008 - Workshop on Visualization for Computer Security
Visualising communication network security attacks.
15~17 Sep 08
 


Paper Presentation 2007

2007 / International

 

Name Conference / Publication Title Paper Title Date of Conference
Nagur Aziz Kamar Bashah
International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Informatics (ICEEI 2007)
Quadratic Polynominal Approach in Feature Extraction of Images
25~29 Jun 07
Darulihsan Abdul Hamid
The 4th International Conference on Leading Edge Manufacturing in 21st Century
Deformation Characteristic of a Double Structure Blade Under Continuous Cutting Condition Usiang a Crank Type Machine
07~09 Nov 07
Siti Haryani Shaikh Ali
Seminar Kebangsaan JPPG 2007 : Teknologi dalam Pendidikan
Computer-Supported Collabrative Learning for Distance Learners A Conceptual Overview
18~20 Nov 07
Izmaylov Georgy
3rd Asian Space Conference (ASC 2007)
Exploration of Cosmic Bodies for Thermonuclear Fuel
30 Jun ~ 06 Jul 07
Sahzilawati Mohamad Nor
The 2nd Regional Conference on Aerospace Science Technology and Industry (RC-ASTI)
Improvement of Low Cost GPS Receiver Accuracy by Using Fix Reference Station
21~23 Mar 07
Ir. Ahmad Jais Alias
International Conference on Instrumentation Communication aand Information Technology 2007
Web-based Monitoring System for Critical Parameters in Oil Palm Tissue Culture Growth Room
08~10 Aug 07
Khairul Dahri Mohd Aris
The 2nd Regional Conference on Aerospace Science Technology and Industry (RC-ASTI)
An Experimental Analysis of Various Sizes of Delaminated FG/EP Laminate Under Compression Load
04~06 Sep 07
Zalhan Mohd Zin
The 3rd International (IASTED) Conference on Computational Intelligence 2007
Feature Selections Using Genetic Algorithm For Face Detection
17~19 Jun 07
Jahariah Sampe
International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Informatics (ICEEI 2007)
Hardware Implementation of Fast Detection Anti-collision Algorithm for RFID System
17~19 Jun 07
Baharozan Mohid
2nd International Conference on New Forming Technology
Oil Palm (Eleaisguineensis) Waste as an Alternative Source of Cellulosic Materials
20~21 Sep 0

 

2007 / Domestic

 

Name Conference / Publication Title Paper Title Date of Conference
Mohd Nazri Ismail
Conference on IT Research and Applications 2007
Second Asia International Conference on Modelling & Simulation, IEEE Conference
13~15 May 08
Nor Hafizah Ismail
Programming and Software Technology Postgraduate Seminar
17th MELTA International Conference 2008 "English Language and Multiple Literaties
26~27 May 08
Dr. Mohamed Hisham Dato Hj Yahya
Persidangan Kebangsaan Sains Pengaturcaraan 2007
MFA 10th Annual Conference 2008 - Examining The Effect of Oil Price Fluctuation On Malaysian Enterpreneurial Activities - Evidence From KLCI
05~06 Jun 08
Nor Hafizah Ismail
Persidangan Kebangsaan Sains Pengaturcaraan 2007
Learning Difficult English Words Using Brain-friendly Mnemonics and Images
13 Aug 08
Yuhanis Omar
The 3rd Malaysian Software Engineering Conference
Pengesanan Pelajar-Pelajar Cemerlang dan Kaitannya Dengan Aspek-Aspek Andragogi Dalam Pendidikan: Kajian Kes Mahasiswa-Mahasiswa UniKL MIIT
13 Aug 08
Faridah Yahya
The 3rd Malaysian Software Engineering Conference
Predictors of Failure in Mathematics courses in MIIT UniKL: A Quantitave Analysis
13 Aug 08
Mohd Nazri Ismail
International Conference on Engineering Technology 2007 (ICET 2007)
Network Traffic Utilization between Real Network and Simulation Model: An Ethernet Case Study in Heterogeneous Environment
26~29 Aug 08
Dr. Abdul Razak Abdul Hadi
International Conference on Engineering Technology 2007 (ICET 2007)
MFA 10th Annual Conference 2008 - Examining The Effect of Short-Term Interest rates on Bursa Malaysia Main Board - Evidence From KLCI
05~06 Jun 08

 

 

Publication
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UniKL Research Journal Vol 1 Num 1

 

  • E-RESEARCH AT MALAYSIAN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
      Shamsul Anuar Mokhtar, Rose Alinda Alias, Azizah Abdul Rahman
      Abstract
      The paper describes the state of e-research at Malaysian higher education
      institutions (HEIs). Three research questions are central to this study. What are the indicators for assessing e-research? What are the general characteristics of e-research at different levels of performance? What is the general performance of e-research at HEIs in Malaysia? In order to answer these questions, a nationwide survey was conducted involving 90 HEIs. 34 of the surveyed HEIs were actively involved in academic research, and they provided the data for this research. The questionnaire used in the survey was based on the e-research assessment framework proposed by this paper. The survey incorporated six e-research indicators. The findings of this study showed that a majority of HEIs in Malaysia were implementing some aspects of e-research.

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  • ACADEMIC COMPUTING ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK:AN ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURE USING MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS
      Shamsul Anuar Mokhtar, Rose Alinda Alias, Azizah Abdul Rahman
      Abstract
      The paper discusses the use of mixed-methods to develop the academic computing
      assessment framework, with focus on the use of multivariate analysis to achieve a statistical balanced framework structure. Initially, the framework was developed using qualitative research on pilot higher education institutions in Malaysia. The framework encompasses six broad academic computing areas: 1) Teaching and Learning Using ICT; 2) Researching Using ICT; 3) ICT Vision, Plan, Policies and Standards; 4) ICT Infrastructure; 5) Information Services; and 6) Institutional ICT Support. The areas are further decomposed into components and indicators, with rubrics describing the different levels of implementation. To investigate the statistical structure of the framework, a survey was conducted involving seventy higher education institutions in Malaysia. Six separate applications of principal components analysis and reliability analysis are used on six data sets representing the six academic computing areas. With minor modifications to its structure, the academic computing assessment framework is found to be structurally reliable and still conforms to the theoretical concepts proposed by qualitative studies.

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  • CRUSH SIMULATION OF C-GLASS/EPOXY (200 G/M2) UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE FUSELAGE SECTION
      N. Yidris, R. Zahari, A.S. Mokhtar, F. Mustapha, A.S.M. Rafie, M.T. Hameed Sultan, N.A.Kamal
      Abstract
      The ABAQUS/Standard analysis code was used to simulate the quasi-static
      crushing response of c-glass/epoxy unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) fuselage section. In order to obtain the load-displacement response, the composite fuselage section with material density of 200 g/m2 was tested using universal testing machine. The main material properties of the c-glass/epoxy (200 g/m2) which were needed in the ABAQUS/Standard analyses were obtained from standard material characterization tests. Experimental results from the tests were used in the development of ABAQUS/Standard model. Three failure theories were programmed in the user subroutine code in order to predict the progressive damage of the composite materials. Satisfactory level of agreement between calculations and test results was obtained regarding the main crushing characteristics of the tested c-glass/epoxy fuselage sections such as peak compressive load, crush energy absorption and the overall crushing response of the fuselage sections as the finite element models were refined several times in
      order to achieve converged results.

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  • MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION IN MALAYSIA: A PRELIMINARY REVIEW
      Wan Mansor Wan Muhamad, Zaipul Anwar Zainu, Suhairi Hasan, Mohd Zulkhairi Mohd Zan
      Abstract
      Growth of manufacturing sector globally is connected to automation technology
      implementations. Previous studies performed on manufacturing automation technology
      (MAT) implementations in Malaysia concluded that the intensity of implementation was low. However, moving towards 21st century, the MAT implementations in Malaysia are starting to show significant improvement. The extent of MAT implementation demonstrates clear transition from low level to medium and high level of automation. Few issues from previous literature review associated with level and pattern of automation implementation in Malaysia are described in this paper. In particular, the level and pattern of automation adoption is important to prepare Malaysia’s manufacturers for implementation of automation technologies.

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  • BUILT-IN SELF TEST (BIST) PROBE FOR MEASURING JITTER
      Mohd Amir Abas
      Abstract
      A high-resolution Jitter measurement probe for digital SoC applications is
      presented, namely: Two-Delay Interpolation Method (TDIM) and Time Amplifier. The probe is completely new design for BIST Jitter measurement which offers two main advantages: a low range of timing measurement and a small size of layout. These two features are undoubtedly compatible with present high-speed SoC design architectures. Measuring technique for three common types of Jitter were also studied and explained with the aim to enhance the capabilities and compatibility of the scheme.

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  • SPATIAL KINEMATIC ANALYSIS OF IG-BOT01 ROBOT AND ITS FORWARD SOLUTION
      Badri Abu Bakar, Mohamad Shaiful Osman, Kushsairy Abdul Kadir, Mohd Ismifaizul Mohd Ismail
      Abstract
      A robot called IG-Bot01 was constructed with 4-d.o.f and a gripper. The links
      parameters are specified in matric unit. Based on Denavit-Hartenberg (D-H) convention, link and joint parameter table is developed using right-hand mode. Basic formulation for D-H transformation matrix for adjacent coordinate frames is explained from which the
      homogeneous transformation matrix for IG-Bot01 is derived. Therefore, the end-effector
      position is determined using D-H parametric system. The solution presented in this paper is based on MATLAB programming environment.

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  • A STUDY ON THE IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL EXPRESSION OF GALECTIN-3 IN THYROID LESIONS
      Than Than Htwe, Gumballi K Swethadri, Jaqueline Wong Oy Leng, Ahmad Toha S, Jamil Dolkadir, Rajyaguru Kirankumar Maganlal, Muhammad Hamdi Mahmood, Mohd Syafiq Abdullah
      Abstract
      It has been suggested that Galectin-3 (Gal-3) is a potential tumor marker for
      differentiating thyroid carcinoma from its benign counter part. The immunohistochemical
      (IHC) expression of Gal-3 was studied on various thyroid lesions. A total of 95 cases were collected including 32 benign and 63 malignant thyroid lesions. These contained 37 cases of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC), 9 cases of papillary thyroid carcinoma follicular variant (PTCFV), 16 cases of follicular carcinoma (FCA), 1 case of anaplastic carcinoma (ACA), 10 cases of follicular adenomas (FA), 4 cases of Hurthle cell adenoma (HA), 1 case of thyroiditis (TDT), 2 cases of toxic goiter (TG), 7 cases of nodular goiter (NG) and 8 cases of normal thyroid tissue taken for the purpose of looking at residual malignancy (NT) for comparison. Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded thyroid tissues were stained for IHC expression of Gal-3 using monoclonal anti-human Gal-3 antibody (R&D Systems Inc 1-800-343-7475). Gal-3 expression was measured semi-quantitatively on its distribution and staining intensity. Gal-3 expression was significantly strong in cancer cases compared to non-cancer cases (P=0.000) as well as in PTC to PTCFV (P=0.001), PTC and PTCFV to FCA (P=0.000), PTC to FCA (P=0.000). Gal-3 expression was sensitive but not to a significant level in differentiating PTCFV to FCA (P=0.066). It was neither sensitive nor specific in differentiating between FCA from FA and HA (P=0.339), and PTCFV from FA and HA (P=0.329). Our findings suggested that the IHC localization of Gal-3 may be a useful marker in adjunct to the routine histopathological staining in differentiating benign from malignant thyroid lesions. However, it is not a sensitive indicator for the differentiation of problematic cases like PTCFV from FCA, FCA from FA and PTCFV from FA.

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  • AN INHIBITIONS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW OF THE SEA ON MALAYSIA’S MARITIME DEFENCE DOCTRINE
      Aminuddin Md Arof
      Abstract
      This paper analyses the restrictions imposed on the Malaysia’s maritime defence
      concepts and strategies by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982.
      Among others, the paper examines the implementation of Sea Control in the maritime areas of national interest that include Malaysian Territorial Sea, the Sea Lines of Communication connecting Peninsular Malaysia with Sabah and Sarawak, the Exclusive Economic Zone as well as the Straits of Malacca and Singapore. It argues that the maritime areas of national interest do not have similar legal status. Hence, the military activities implemented in these waters need to be consistent with the principles and rights given by international law. The paper concludes that the limitation of military actions would directly inhibit Malaysia’s ability to effectively implement the Sea Control concept.

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  • FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TOWARDS THE INVOLVEMENT IN ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITIES: A CASE STUDY ON UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN MALAYSIA
      Mohamed Hisham Yahya, Abdul Razak Abdul Hadi, Sulaiman Sajilan, Mohd Hisham Hashim
      Abstract
      Entrepreneurship plays an important role in an economy. It creates jobs and
      encourages competitiveness to spur an economy further. This study examines the factors that contribute towards the involvement in the field of entrepreneurship. The factors being studied are 1) exposure to entrepreneurial courses, 2) family background, and 3) gender. It is found that exposure to entrepreneurial courses have a statistical association to the propensity of being involved in entrepreneurial activities. However, family background and gender do not have a statistically significant relationship with the tendency of one to be interested or involved in the entrepreneurship field. This gives support to the efforts made by government to provide more programmes and trainings in entrepreneurship to increase entrepreneurial activities in the country.

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  • INTERNAL CONFLICT – ISSUES AND MANAGEMENT
      Cordelia Mason
      Abstract
      Internal conflict is pervasive and inevitable. It occurs everywhere especially within
      organizations and has among others, business, economic, social and political implications. Conflicts have been defined, described and categorized in many ways. Some common categories of conflicts are ‘positive’, ‘negative’, ‘affective’, ‘cognitive’ and ‘value’. Causes of conflicts have also been extensively studied. Two major categories of causes are external causes and internal causes. This paper focuses on internal conflict. Specifically, this article seeks to explore common concepts of conflicts, the causes of conflicts, the outcomes of conflicts and the management of conflicts. Careful analyses of fifteen articles with different themes on conflicts yield some insights on issues prevalent in conflict management. Finally, the paper proposes an integrated model for conflict management. The model is constructed based on insights drawn from the analyses of the articles. The model may be used as a guide for resolving conflicts and may be a useful tool for consultants to use in handling tasks relating to conflict management.

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  • IMPLEMENTATION OF QUARTER-SWEEP APPROACH TO ARITHMETIC AND GEOMETRIC MEANS FOR THE SOLUTION OF WATER QUALITY MODEL
      Hasan, M.K., Yaacob, Z., Sulaiman, J., Saudi, A., Othman, M., Abdullah, M. H.
      Abstract
      Recent researches in water quality simulation via numerical approach were studied
      using Half-Sweep Arithmetic Mean (HSAM) and Half-Sweep Geometric Mean (HSGM)
      methods. In the study, the Half-Sweep Crank-Nicolson (HSCN) finite difference scheme was used as the basic discretization scheme. In this study, an extended research is conducted using an extended version of CN finite difference scheme, which is called the Quarter-Sweep Crank-Nicolson (QSCN) finite difference scheme. Implementing the Arithmetic Mean (AM) and Geometric Mean (GM) approach, we develop the Quarter-Sweep Arithmetic Mean (QSAM) and Quarter-Sweep Geometric Mean (QSGM) methods. Finally, results on numerical experiments conducted validate that the QSAM and QSGM method has been shown to be very fast as compared to their half-sweep and full-sweep methods.

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  • COMPRESSION TIME SERIES DATA USING DAUBECHIES WAVELET
      Samsul Ariffin Abdul Karim, Mohd Tahir Ismail, Bakri Abdul Karim, Zaihar Yaacob
      Abstract
      Wavelet is a very powerful technique because of its ability to describe signals both
      in time and frequency domain (Mallat, 1998). Wavelets have emerged in the last twenty years as a synthesis of ideas from fields as different as electrical engineering, statistics, physics, computer science, economy, finance and mathematics. This paper considers the application of Daubechies wavelet (Daubechies, 1992) transformation on the Kuala Lumpur Composite
      Index (KLCI), a financial time series data which contains unit root. The Daubechies wavelet transformation represents changes in the KLCI signals at various resolutions levels, hence we reconstruct the original time series data using these wavelets. For the purpose of this paper, we choose 4 filter coefficients namely D4 . We also discuss data compression which is very important in time series applications especially when we have a lot of data sets to be transmitted via online. Some numerical result will be presented by using Matlab.

 

UniKL Research Journal Vol 2 Issue 1

 

  • OIL PRICE VOLATILITY AND THE PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC LISTED COMPANIES – EVIDENCE FROM BURSA MALAYSIA
      Abdul Razak Abdul Hadi, Mohamed Hisham Yahya, Abu Hassan Shaari
      Abstract
      The study is pursued with the objective to examine the effect of changes in oil
      price on the share prices of public listed companies in Bursa Malaysia as proxied by Kuala Lumpur Compsite Index (KLCI). The study employs Engle-Granger Cointegration test and Error Correction Modeling (ECM). Using time series data from January 1986 through December 2006, this study finds that there is a significant long-term between the oil price and the KLCI. The two variables are also found to be positively correlated. However, the statistical results from the Granger Causality test show an absence of dynamic relationship between oil price and KLCI.
  • E-LEARNING AT MALAYSIAN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
      Shamsul Anuar Mokhtar, Mohd Mansor Salleh
      Abstract
      The paper describes the state of e-learning at Malaysian higher education
      institutions (HEIs). Three research questions are central to this study. What are the indicators for assessing e-learning? What are the general characteristics of e-learning at different levels of performance? What is the general performance of e-learning at HEIs in Malaysia? In order to answer these questions, a nationwide survey was conducted involving 90 HEIs in Malaysia. The questionnaire used in the survey was based on the theoretical framework proposed by this paper. The survey incorporated ten e-learning indicators. The findings of this study showed that a majority of HEIs in Malaysia were implementing some aspects of academic computing. However there are significant differences between e-learning performances between universities and colleges. As a whole, e-learning performance at Malaysian HEIs is comparable to their counterparts in the United Kingdom.
  • REVIEW ON PHOTOVOLTAIC THERMAL (PVT) COLLECTORS
      Baljit Singh, Adnan Ibrahim, Mohd Hafidz Ruslan, Sohif Mat, Mohd Yusof Othman, Kamaruzzaman Sopian, Ahmad Zakaria
      Abstract
      The content of this review consist of the types, the parameters influencing the
      performance (electrical and thermal) and also covers the numerical, analytical and
      experimental models of PVT collectors. The parameters affecting the PVT performance such as the glazing, mass flow rate, and influence of absorber and design types were discussed in details. From the exergy analysis, it was found that the unglazed collector gives better total energy (electrical + thermal) results, whereas; the energy analysis favors the glazed collectors. Furthermore, the previous research works on building integrated photovoltaic thermal (BIPVT) were discussed. From the literature review, it is obvious that the PVT systems are very useful in the future. There are no substantial initiatives have been taken in order to reduce the cost and making PVT collectors favorable. Increasing the competitiveness of PVT collectors will enhance the utilization of renewable energy devices. This communication was done to ease future studies to be conducted by researchers.
  • MODEL-SHIP CORRELATION: A CASE STUDY ON 28.3 M DEEP-SEA TRAWLER FOR MALAYSIAN WATERS
      Mazlan bin Muslim
      Abstract
      The present method of predicting resistance and powering for fishing vessels such
      as the trawler or purse seiner lend itself to various sources of errors and do not provide an accurate solution to the problem. Model-ship correlation study plays an important role in the accuracy of ship powering prediction from model testing. In this research, a case study of model-ship correlation on 28.3 m Malaysian trawler was carried out. The outcome of the result can be utilized in order to determine the accuracy of the various methods employed for predicting resistance and powering for trawlers. Non-dimensional relationships, such as Froude number and resistance-displacement ratio, are used for the model ship correlation.
  • NEW CENTER-BIASED HEXAGON SEARCH ALGORITHM FOR MOTION ESTIMATION (NHS)
      S. S. S. Ranjit, S. K. Subramaniam, S.A. Anas, S. I. Salim
       Abstract
      Characteristics for motion vector distribution and block matching motion
      estimation in video coding are found to be important factors to reduce computation
      complexity and distortion performance. Center-biased characteristic is one of the important factors in motion vector distribution. The New Center-Biased Hexagon Search Algorithm for Motion Estimation (NHS) algorithm is proposed based on center-biased characteristic and two different sizes on hexagon shape. The search pattern with large hexagon shape is designed to locate the small region of the motion vector. Inner shrunk hexagon shape is used to estimate the best motion vector in the small region. The compact design is to provide accuracy to obtain the block distortion for slow motion and fast motion distribution. Implementation of NHS algorithm contributes to reduce the elapsed processing time and computational complexity. In addition, NHS algorithm highly maintains the properties of images and similar performance is obtained to the superior algorithms.
  • MECHANICAL AND CONTROLLER DESIGN OF AUTONOMOUS ROBOT FOR MOBILE ROBOT COMPETITION
      Mohd Iqbal , Lindasalwa Muda , Siti Khadijah Ismail
      Abstract
      This paper discusses mechanical and controller design of autonomous mobile robot
      for robotic competition. The robot consists of two main part which are mobile unit and
      gripper mechanism. The mobile unit is the base of the robot where gripper mechanism, power supply, actuators and controller are built in. The gripper is responsible to take objects from several different locations and put them at other locations. With regard to mechanical design of the robot; physical structure, dimension, mechanical elements, power and torque requirement will be discussed. Additionally, the controller system and components such as line tracking method, sensors and switches will be described.
  • WHEEL MOBILE ROBOT (WMR) IMPLEMENTATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
      Than Aznizam Abdullah, Mohd Suyerdi Omar, Mohd Rizal Arshad, Zahurin Samad
      Abstract
      On the study of robotics, the wheel mobile robot has become increasingly
      important in the field of robotic. It has become an area of interest among researchers, thus making it as one of the fastest growing areas of engineering technology. This paper highlights the design and the development of the differential drive of WMR that can be implemented to the technical education and research scenario. The researchers used 3D solid modeling Mechanical CADD to visualize the conceptual and detail design. The SmartMotors were used to simplify the design because it is a complete, compact and user-friendly integrated control system that were able to reduced complexity of electrical, size, weight and cost. The project output is the developed test bed of WMR that can be used for technical education and research. The research outcome validates robot functionality through comparison with commercial robots that are available. With this research, it is hope that the WMR will become a teaching aid assisting technical practitioners and gain interest of other researchers for further research.
  • A COMPARISON STUDY OF COIR FIBRE AND OPEFB FIBRE-REINFORCED LATERITE BRICKS
      Sallehan Ismail, Zaiton Yaacob
      Abstract
      The development of a new, low cost building material comprised of non-fired,
      pressed laterite bricks incorporated with coir and oil palm empty fruit bunches (OPEFB) is
      investigated in this study. This study attempts to identify the best reinforcing fibre for coir, OPEFB, and laterite composite bricks with the goal of improving their performance in term of density and compressive strength. This study compares the physical and mechanical properties of coir and OPEFB fibre-reinforced laterite bricks. The dimension, density, water absorption, and compressive strength of both coir and OPEFB fibre-reinforced of bricks are determined. The samples were prepared at the Majpadu Bricks Factory and tested at the Material Testing Laboratory, Universiti Teknologi, MARA (UiTM). This study has established that bricks reinforced with OPEFB fibres have a more consistent physical dimension, lower density, higher compressive strength, and lower water absorption, compared to bricks reinforced with coir fibres. Bricks reinforced with 3% by weight OPEFB fibres had a maximum compressive strength.
  • FONT DESIGNING USING CUBIC BÉZIER-BALL CURVES
      Samsul Ariffin Abdul Karim
      Abstract
      The Bézier methods are basically and widely used in Computer Aided Geometric Design (CAGD) or CAD/CAM systems for free-form curves and surfaces modeling, such as
      vector-based drawing (Adobe Illustrator, Freehand , CorelDraw, etc.) as well as font design in PostScript, Microsoft Word etc. Farin (1996). Said (1990) has constructs new basis functions which are derived from basis functions of Bézier and Ball. This new basis function known as Cubic Bézier-Ball with shape parameters. Furthermore this method reduces to Bézier and Ball respectively by choosing suitable parameters. In this paper, we will be study the prospect of using cubic Bézier-Ball curves in designing fonts which satisfy the geometric condition G0 and G1 at their joint. We hope that this scheme could provide a greater flexibility to the font designer.
  • EVALUATION ON THE IMMUNOMARKER PROFILE OF THYROID MALIGNANCY
      Than Than Htwe, Norain Karim, Shayesteh Jahanfar, Mazidah Ahmad Mansur
      Abstract
      Thyroid cancer is a common endocrine malignancy with an apparent increasing incidence. Appropriate clinical management and prognosis depend much on the diagnostic reliability of histopathological examination on the surgically removed thyroid tissue. However, problems on observer variations still lead to a low diagnostic reproducibility.
      It has been suggested that Galectin-3 and Galectin-7 are potential tumor markers in
      differentiating thyroid carcinoma from its benign counter part. Little has been known about the value of P16INK4A in thyroid malignancy, suggesting it in having a significant role in the formation of benign neoplasm and their malignant counterpart derived from follicular thyroid cells. A recent research work has mentioned that p16 gene alterations are common and correlate with histological features and biological aggressiveness in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC), suggesting that it might have an important role in the pathogenesis. This study has been done to explore and evaluate the useful value of these three markers when applied simultaneously based on immunohistochemistry (IHC). A total of 110 cases were studied including 80 (72.2%) cancerous and 30 (27.3%) non-cancerous lesions. The cancerous lesions were 61 (55.5%) papillary thyroid cancer (PTC), 14 (12.7%) follicular thyroid cancer (FTC) and 5 (4.5%) other forms of cancer. Galectin-3 was found to be a potentially good tumor marker in assisting the diagnosis of thyroid cancer, with 97.5% sensitivity, 76.7% specificity, and 91.8% positive predictive value. However, the value of P16INK4A is inconclusive and Galectin-7 has no value in the diagnosis of thyroid
      malignancy.
  • PRODUCTION OF PENCILLIN USING STIRRED TANK REACTOR
      Muhammad Yusuf Hasan, Hani Farizan Abdul Rani, Azrin Abdul Rahman, Ruzainah Ali Jaafar
      Abstract
      The Penicilin G was produced from Penicillium chrysogenum stock culture in
      this study, which most commonly used as antibiotic for many bacteria infections. The main fermentation was carried out with phenyl acetate as the precursor. Penicillin consist a common core, 6 –aminopenicillanic acid and different side chains. Penicillin G with a phenyl acetate side chain, are fermented from the fungus P. chrysogenum. In this study, the focus is by means of a batch fermentation of P. chrysogenum the kinetics of the process of penicillin G production was calculated. Conidiophores are obtained from an agar culture of P. chrysogenum and used as starting material for the fermentation under aerobic condition in stirred tank bioreactor. The main fermentation was carried out with phenyl acetate as the precursor. From measurement of dry weight, pH value penicillin content changes in their concentration as a function of time are noted. Penicillium chrysogenum was successfully produced by stirred tank bioreactor.

 

 
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