The competition of the NIST contenders in SHA-3 increased between the candidates hash functions to choose the winner in the end of 2012. However, NIST has outlined different requirements to measure different hash functions criteria such as; security, structure, and performance. Therefore, this paper addresses a comparative study of round 2 finalist

Single lap joint is among the most widely used adhesively bonded joint type for both non-structural and structural applications. Considering the strength and efficiency of such joint, good understanding of the adhesive behavior and stress analysis of the joint is very important, especially for the overlapped bonded area in the lap joint. Apparent s

Mechanochemical synthesis of two or more different precursors is a simple method to prepare metallic alloys, polymer and ceramic composite materials. This mechanical reaction based synthesis also has been employed to produce hydroxyapatite (HA) powder for bone implant application. In this present study, we employed mechanochemical method to synthes

The encryption process combines mathematics and computer science. Cryptography consists of a set of algorithms and techniques to convert the data into another form so that the contents are unreadable and unexplainable to anyone who does not have the authority to read or write on these data. The main objective of the use of encryption algorithms is

Protection of information is a prerequisite demand in the world of computers today. Protection of information can be accomplished in different methods. The main objective of the use of the protection of information is to protect data and information in order to achieve privacy. This paper discusses two methods of protection of information, an encry

This present study seeks to investigate the teaching styles adopted by the science teachers and their student intrinsic motivation in order to be persistence in learning the subject. The purpose of the study was to validate the 5Es model and intrinsic motivation.

During ignorance (jihalah) in Mecca, there existed unequal distribution of money. With the result of that wealth was concentrated in hands of elites, and the large section of the society was poor. Some of them were hardcore poor and were compelled to work as bonded labourers for the elites. As Islam believed in Islamic brotherhood (ukhuwwah), it ca

This article addresses Azlan KH-I Model (AKH-I Model) and its role in managing psychosocial issues during Covid-19 pandemic. The AKH-I Model emphasises on five (5) main principles namely, (1) Khalifah or Caliph (2) Anthropological Imagination (3) Syariah compliance (4) Noble and righteous deeds („amal soleh) and (5) spiritual guidance and help in

The increasing number of private vehicles in Malaysia has been inducing detrimental effects on the society in terms of increase in traffic congestion, noise and air pollution and accident casualties. Traffic congestion is a result of number of private car use exceeding the road capacity. Park and ride facility is recognized as an effective way in r

Media are said to set the public agenda. However, the actual scenario of a public agenda among the Malay and Chinese communities in Malaysia has yet to be ascertained. This study employs both content analysis and survey to examine media and public agenda of two major ethnic groups during the 2008 General Elections. In total, 9,135 news items, relat