A self-calibrating automated characterization system for depressed cladding applications is demonstrated utilizing the Laboratory Virtual Instrument Engineering Workbench (LabVIEW) software and General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB) interface. The automation system consists of a tunable laser source (TLS), optical spectrum analyzer (OSA), attenuator,

Introduction: We developed hydroxyapatite (HA) granules made from local raw materials (GranuMaS™), which have been fabricated using a novel method (Patent (Pending) No. PI 2004 0748). GranuMaS™ have been fully characterized using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive x-ray, Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy a

We developed hydroxyapatite (HA) granules made from local raw materials (GranuMaS™), which have been fabricated using a novel method (Patent (Pending) No. PI 2004 0748). GranuMaS™ have been fully characterized using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive x-ray, Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy and inductively

This paper discusses the contemporary academic debates in the fields of social vulnerability, social capital and adaptation, and hazard management with a focus on flood risk management in squatter settlements in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. These are some of the key issues for the city of Kuala Lumpur as the management of urban environment in Malaysia m

Plants are regularly exposed to unfavorable conditions that impose stress. Lead (Pb), is one of the major pollutants in the environment that causes serious public health and environmental concern. Increasing levels of lead could also have severe consequences for plants. Plants exposed to lead stress initiate signalling pathway, and make specific ch

Background In developing countries such as Malaysia, the primary mode for revascularization is via thrombolytic therapy. This is only effective when instituted within a small time window and pre-hospital delay is a major concern. In a region where the mean house-to-door times can be as long as 8.5 hours, there is an urgent need to reduce the door-t

Background In developing countries such as Malaysia, the primary mode for revascularization is via thrombolytic therapy. In 2001, the 1st Edition of the Malaysian Clinical Practice Guideline advised the door-to-needle time of 60 minutes. This has been revised in the 2nd Edition (2007) to 30 minutes. This study aims to evaluate the mean door-to-need

4-Acetylpyridine thiosemicarbazone (4-APT) was identified to have the properties of corrosion inhibitor towards copper strips. Hence, the purpose of this research was to optimize the 4-APT by using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). The optimum result obtained of inhibition efficiency response was 89.89 %. The adsorption of 4-APT on the copper str

Many institutions are opting for web-based teaching and learning. some courses are offered online to serve a bigger $oup of students. This includes the teaching of second and foreign languages. various steps have been taken to integrate the technology in teaching. The intemet facilities may be manipulated to encourage students to interact in the ta

INTRODUCTION: In conjunction with a multi-institution research project, towards achieving the production of a locally made bone graft substitute. Hydroxyapatite (HA) granules made from local raw materials have been fabricated using a novel method (Patent (Pending) No. PI 2004 0748). The granules were characterised both chemically and physically and