Previous research has clearly documented that self-efficacy in language learning positively affects students’ performance in acquiring language skills. While much research has studied grammar efficacy indirectly as part of writing efficacy, none of these focuses on Arabic language learning. Considering the impact of self-efficacy on language lear

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Microbial fuel cell (MFC) would be a standalone solution for clean, sustainable energy and rural electrification. It can be used in addition to wastewater treatment for bioelectricity generation. Materials chosen for the membrane and electrodes are of low cost with suitable conducting ions and electrical properties. The prime objective of the prese

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An article outlining the life, aspirations and achievements of the Bengali writer, Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain (1880-1932)The Daily Star, Saturday, December 8, 2012 http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news -details.php?nid=260312 Begum Rokeya : Tale of a visionary Mohammad A. Quayum Writer, educationist and feminist activist, Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain

It is well known that the existing weak mechanism for authenticating binding update messages is one of the biggest security weaknesses in MIPv6. The best candidate to replace this weak mechanism is CGA signatures. CGA signatures require generating a digital signature of a binding update message. It is also known that public-key cryptographic operat

Provides an overview of the contents in Vol. 6, No. 2 of the Asiatic Journal.ASIATIC, VOLUME 6, NUMBER 2, DECEMBER 2012 Asiatic , Vol. 6, No. 2, December 2012 1 Editorial This issue contains 10 articles, 1 interview, 13 book reviews and 2 5 poems. It is truly international in scope, as contributors include writers and scholars from various and dive

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