This paper examines whether or not performance of employees is determined by merit of their academic excellence which is measured by Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). It also measures the variables that could possibly influence employees’ performance; such as job satisfaction, motivation and involvement in co-curriculum activities. The data

Electric power assist steering (EPAS) system provides an important significance in enhancing the driving performance of a vehicle with its energy-conserving features. This paper presents a hybrid PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) and particle swarm optimization (PSO) based control scheme to minimize energy consumption for EPAS. This single obj

The present paper aims at study of variations in base pressure at different levels of over expansion of jet in a suddenly expanded axi-symmetric duct. The results of an experimental investigation carried out at two different fixed levels of Over Expansion namely 0.277 and 0.56 are compared. The area ratio of the present study is 2.56. The jet Mach

The question of transgender rights is a much emotionally charged issue particularly in the local scene. In this presentation, I try to briefly outline the position of Islamic law in the context of what characterizes trans-people in Malaysia(Muslim ones).Transgender`s rights analysis from Islamic jurisprudential perspective Prof.Dr.Sayed Sikandar Sh

Andrographis paniculata, Cinnamomum burmannii and Tinospora crispa (ACT) have been shown to have antidiabetes activity. The present study was aimed to investigate the antidiabetic potential of the mixture of ACT in vivo and in vitro. A set dose of ACT (500, 125 and 75 mg/kg b.w. respectively) were administered to both normal and streptozotocin indu

The concept of human rights as embodied in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights undisputedly is a western construct. But since Muslim states at the official plane have committed themselves to its tenets by being signatory to it as members of the United Nations, their afterthought has triggered a debate among the academia about its harmonizatio

The discussions of good governance are being widely debatable all over the world. The world has arrived at an agreement that good governance has major influence for human resource development in the society. The debate is currently, going on all sectors of activities such the social, economic, and political imperatives, cultural sources and traditi

Waqf has generally been related to the religion and the socio-economic system of Muslim societies. It has played a vital role throughout Islamic history. On the other hand, Islamic Microfinance (IsMF) is expanding rapidly in the Muslim countries. The IsMF is considered as a key instrument for providing funds to poor micro investors. Since both waqf

Marriage as ordained by God, is supposed to provide a man and a woman with a homely abode for companionship, peace and intimacy, mutual love, affection, gaining comfort and attaining psycho-emotional well-being. This is important as Islam`s grand design is to create quality Ummah out of loving , harmonious and emotionally nurturing home environment

This paper discusses about the design of a Situation Awareness (SA) system to support vessel crews and control room operators in improving the decision making process. The architecture of the system is ontology based. The vessel crews and control room operators may face a loss of SA. They may have limited cognitive abilities which make it difficult