The need to investigate test-takers’ reading comprehension processes has been emphasized in the related literature. The present study aimed at examining English as a Second Language (L2) students’ reasoning processing strategies in taking critical reading-thinking tests in their first and second language using a think aloud approach. The study

Strata living bring people of diverse interests, different cultures, values, ages and backgrounds under one roof. With that background, it is usual to have differences and disputes. While many would generally believe that problems can be resolved by people involved talking about their problem and fulfilling their expected responsibilities, more oft

This study looks at the roles of the developers and the COB in the management of strata properties under the Housing Development Act 1966 (HDA) the Building and Common Property Act (Management and Maintenance) Act 2007 (BCPMMA), the Strata Titles Act 1985 (STA) as well as the new Strata Management Act 2013 (SMA). The discussion revolves around the

The first iPhone was unveiled by former Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs on January 9, 2007 and released on June 29, 2007. Later in the same year, Apple announced that a software development kit (SDK) would be available to third-party developers to guide the programmers to direct their thoughts in the proper course. In less than six months, the App Store

In this paper we investigate the azimuthal pattern symmetry of an Archimedean spiral antenna which is designed to operate over the frequency range 3-10 GHz. The performance of the spiral in free space is compared with a structure that is backed by a perfect electric conductor with a separation distance of λ/4 at the operating frequencies. The latt

Several marine diatoms have been known for their high lipid content. Chaetoceros is the largest genus of marine planktonic diatoms with approximately 400 species described. Lipid is important as primary storage for nutrient and essential for cell's growth and function. Nowdays, there are increasing in demands for alternative source of fuel with

Actinomycetes are renowned as a rich source of bioactive molecules. However, the commercially potent secondary metabolites from well-known actinomycetes are difficult to discover due to the practice of screening that is leading to rediscovery of known bioactive compounds, thereby, emphasizing the need to isolate undiscovered actinomycetes. Mangrove

Psychrophilic organisms produce enzymes adapted to function at low temperature. These enzymes are characterized by a catalytic efficiency at low and moderate temperatures but are rather thermolabile. Thermophilic enzymes usually feature in discussion of industrial uses because their heat-stability makes them ideal biocatalyst for many reactions. Ho

Education is more than studying for examinations and getting ready for employability and satisfying industry needs. Rather, education now a days incorporates 4Ms (Manpower, Mind, Machine and Market). Education with soul and loaded with values and wisdom can nurture the humanising process that makes individual and professional achieve sustainable de

Abstract: This study aims to examine the influence of the competing values on firm performance mediated by diverse performance measurement system. With a different focus to that of Henri’s (2006) concept of dominant culture, we argue that in control dominant firms, flexibility and diverse performance measures (PM) can lead to improved performance