Technical terms are an integral part of a discipline. They enrich and help distinguish among disciplines. The irony is that even among specialists some technical terms are incomprehensible; the terms impede, instead of expedite, the communication process. Some technical terms fail to satisfy the basic needs of communication such as message clarity.

This article presents an efficient approach for the analysis of combined electroosmotic dewatering (EOD) and mechanical expression (ME) using the Terzaghi-Voigt combined model by considering creep deformation of the material. The EOD-ME process enhances dewatering because it combines the advantage of electroosmosis and mechanical dewatering, result

In this paper we investigate the effect of dephasing on the performance of the quantum rotation gate implemented by adiabatic passage and static laser pulses proposed in Lacour et al (2006 Opt. Commun. 264 362). We show that in an open system, where the three-level lambda system is subjected to dephasing of its ground states, the dephasing will int

Unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia in adults, although are usually mild, sometimes require treatment to improve quality of life and prevent complications. MRP2 as an efflux protein for bilirubin transport is crucial in its elimination. Vitamin E has previously been shown to reduce hyperbilirubinaemia. Palm oil is rich in tocotrienols with potent anti

As the Takaful industry increasingly taking innovative steps to improvise their marketing efforts, the introduction of Wakala system (agency system) is further enhanced. Takaful agents not only oblige to sell Takaful products, but they are also responsible to educate public pertaining to the objective and importance of Takaful products. Without exc

As the Takaful industry increasingly taking innovative steps to improvise their marketing efforts, the introduction of Wakala system (agency system) is further enhanced. Takaful agents not only oblige to sell Takaful products, but they are also responsible to educate public pertaining to the objective and importance of Takaful products. Without exc

Teaching methodology plays an important role in transmitting knowledge and skills to learners. The effectiveness of both knowledge and skills depends greatly on the methodology used. This paper describes a study to investigate the learners’ perspectives on the teaching methodology used by the teachers at the Centre for Foundation Studies, Interna

Essential oil is a volatile liquid with a pungent taste and aroma. The essential oil has been used since many years ago for many purpose including as antimicrobial agent. Javanese turmeric reported containing essential oil. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify chemical profiling of essential oil of Javanese turmeric (Curcuma xanthor

This work presents an ultra-low voltage DC-DC boost converter vibration-based energy harvesting. A switching gate controlled concept is used which is well suited for low vibration-based frequency and voltage applications. The 0.1 – 0.5 V input voltage range is linearly increased with the increase of output voltage range, 4 – 22 V. The transient

Regulating energy from tiny sources such from ambient vibration to supply a continuous energy to power an electronics device is a beneficial and challenging work to do. Having very small energy usually less than 1 V, needs a boost circuit to power up the device. This paper shows that the passive components of a conventional boost converter play an