The radio waves propagating through the earth atmosphere will be attenuated due to the presence of atmosphere particles, such as water vapor, water drops and the ice particles. The atmospheric gases and rain will both absorb and scatter the radio waves, and consequently degrade the performance of the link. Rain is a major source of attenuation for

Sclerostin is expressed exclusively by mature osteocytes in bone. Our recent findings indicate that sclerostin targets pre-osteocytes/osteocytes to regulate bone mineralisation(1), osteoclast activity(2), and, potentially, osteocytic osteolysis(3). Sclerostin expression in vivo is associated with the osteocyte response to mechanical loading/unloadi

Sclerostin is expressed almost exclusively by mature osteocytes in bone. Recent findings from this lab indicate that sclerostin targets pre-osteocytes and osteocytes to regulate bone mineralisation(1), osteoclast activity(2), and, potentially, osteocytic osteolysis(3). Sclerostin expression in vivo is associated with the response of osteocytes to m

Osteocytes play a major role in normal bone maintenance and have recently been implicated in a number of conditions that affect bone. Sclerostin is an osteocyte secreted protein, deficiency of which was found to be causative of the high bone mass phenotype in patients with sclerosteosis and van Buchem's disease. Mechanical loading of bone withi

This paper attempts to provide a brief research report in risk management and security areas pertaining to threats due fraud in the Malaysian Electronic land administration system. Analyses of potential threats are provided based on evidences from various past researches and working papers, documentations, and field visits. Based on the findings, t

A high- power dual-wavelength tunable fibre laser (HPDWTFL) operating in the C-band at wavelengths from 1536.7 nm to 1548.6 nm is proposed and demonstrated. The HP-DWTFL utilises an arrayed waveguide grating (AWG) (1 × 16 channels) and is capable of generating eight different dual-wavelength pairs with eight possible wavelength spacings ranging fr

Five potential strain of fungi (Trichoderma reesei RUT C-30 (ATCC 56765, USA; Trichoderma harzanarium (SCahmT 105); Trichoderma harzianum (Isolated by UPM); Penicillium 1 (isolated from sewage treatment plant);Peniczllium 2 (isolated from empty fruit bunch) were screened for production of cellulase using solid state bioconversIOn of oil palm empty

Palm oil mill effluent (POME) is produced in large volumes by many of the palm oil mills in Malaysia and poses a major source of pollution. POME contains large quantities of organic matter in the form of total solids that contribute to high biological oxygen demand (BOD) and chemical oxygen demand (COD) in wastewater if left untreated. A study was

Fermentation of star fruit juice was conducted to produce vinegar using the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Acetobacter aceti bacteria. The acetic fermentation was carried out for 120 hours in shake flasks with ethanol concentration of 4, 6 and 8% (v/v), inoculums size of 6, 8 and 10% or ml (v/v) and agitation of 150, 200 and 250 rpm. Two level

In this paper, a design of a High Power Tunable Fiber Laser (HPTFL) in Cband region from 1536.7 to 1548.6 nm is set forth with Erbium Doped Fibers (EDFs) being used as a seeding signal and a booster amplifier. With a 1 × 16 channels Arrayed Waveguide Grating (AWG), this setup is capable of gener ating 16 different wavelengths with an average outpu