Rain is the major challenge to design reliable earth to satellite microwave link at higher frequencies in tropical regions. Site diversity is one of the techniques used to mitigate this problem. Hodge and ITU-R Site Diversity Gain Models and ITU-R Diversity Improvement Factor Model are analyzed based on measurements at two locations in Malaysia. Th

Futures contracts are one of the most common derivatives instruments used by the investors to hedge the risk exposures that may arise from adverse price movements. The effectiveness of futures contracts in managing risks is critical to the development of futures market. To design a better strategy with futures contracts for hedging the risk exposur

The purpose of this study is to investigate the critical factors that have impact on environment causes of unused medication. The current study is a descriptive cross-sectional audit involving with patients based on a structured questionnaire format with answer sets. The data is analyzed using partial least square method. The results revealed that

In this paper, we have discussed the Islamic attitudes towards the environmental resources and the importance of its protection and preservation for sustaining life on earth. The paper maintains the view that the today’s outcry for environmental crisis is man-made. It is a consequence of humans’ irresponsible, irrational and thoughtless develop

Network Mobility Basic Support Protocol (NEMO BSP) is an augmentation of Mobile IPv6 in which a frequent notification are required to update current location of the Mobile Router (MR) to maintain Internet connectivity during inter handoff through preserving the Binding Updates (BU). It might be designed in a high speed train, car as well as aircraf

The book deals with the issues how TQM principles can be applied to improve quality for Islamic financial institutions. There are 8 chapters, 1. Introduction to TQM, 2. Customer Satisfaction, 3. Engaging Employees through Suggestion System, 4. Continuous Improvement, 5. Benchmarking, 6. National Quality Awards, 7. Quality Function Deployment, 8. Si

Due to the unique nature among the service industries, the overriding objective of the healthcare sector is to provide error free, impeccable services to their patients and clientele. It is not an option rather a norm for the healthcare sector to uphold and maintain the level of service that is quintessential and benchmark in the service industries

Introduction: Syzygium polyanthum (Wight) Walp. leaves are traditionally consumed by the Malays as an alternative treatment for hypertension. Until now, effect of S. polyanthum leaves extract on blood vessel is not yet disclosed. Methods: This study investigated the effect of S. polyanthum leaves aqueous extract (AESP) (0.01, 0.1, 1 & 10 mg/ml)

Implementation of group therapy in Malaysian prison through Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach is deemed important to improve the psychological well-being of the inmates. Numerous studies had been conducted but most of them provide statistical data based on cross-sectional studies but findings on effect of psychological treatment is still

Despite of the various attempts to implement safety practices in school, there still many unresolved issues related to students’ safety in schools. This study aimed to explore and examine current safety management practices in Malaysian primary schools and the type of safety management plans adopted by the administrators for ensuring students’