The sample selection model has been studied in the context of semi-parametric methods. With the deficiencies of the parametric model, such as inconsistent estimators, semi-parametric estimation methods provide better alternatives. This article focuses on the context of fuzzy concepts as a hybrid to the semiparametric sample selection model. The bet

Essentials of Musharakah and Mudarabah provides a comparative summary of the discussion on joint ventures and partnership as found in the major texts of the schools of Islamic law. The first part presents an outline of the salient features of partnership and financing. It discusses issues pertaining to shirkah al-milk (joint ownership), shirkah al-

Equity participation in joint ventures as envisaged in shari‘ah comprises a business relationship based on mutual sharing of gains and liability. Such partnerships established among individuals as well as commercial enterprises generally seek to realise the possibility of unlimited gains for each partner, without the encumbrance of ensuring a pre

Power control is a critical parameter for the design and evaluation of UWB-based WPAN networks due to its distributed control nature and non-fixed topology. The main issues in UWB PC are the channel gain fluctuations induced by indoor channel fluctuation and interference arising from narrowband systems. In this paper we introduce a joint PHY/MAC te

Mobile Commerce also known as M-commerce is thought to be the next big phase in technologically dependent society after following E-commerce era. Mobile commerce has been a huge success in terms of individuals’ adoption in some markets like Japan, while, surprisingly, not as flourishing in others. Many studies have been conducted using traditiona

Recent advances in wireless sensor technology have led to the evolvement of new protocols specially designed for wireless sensor networks where energy conservation is of utmost importance. Most of research effort and focus, however, has been concentrated on routing protocols since they might differ depending on the application and network architect

Crack can easily be seen on many buildings and along major roads in developing and developed countries. These cracks come in various shapes, sizes and orientation. The main objective of this work is to apply digital signal and image processing techniques to crack detection and analysis so as to establish a grading system for building and road crack

The book presents a study of the theoretical foundations for Islamic transactions. It provides the reader with a solid background which is essential for a comprehensive knowledge Islamic transactions, banking and finance. The main discussion include the sources for Islamic commercial and financial laws, the objectives of Sharia'ah with regard t

The revelation of the first surah of the Holy Quran delivered by Malaikat Jibril A.S. to the Prophet S.A.W. is concerning education. The significance, variety and benefit of education were mentioned directly and indirectly in many surahs. The readers of the Qur’an are frequently requested to use their senses to learn, study and understand truly t

Kajian ini membincangkan tentang kesedaran masyarakat orang asli terhadap pendidikan, pencapaian akademik anak-anak mereka di sekolah dan mengenalpasti faktor-faktor keciciran sebahagian daripada mereka. Kajian ini dijalankan di tiga tempat iaitu Gombak, Janda Baik dan Bangsar dengan menggunakan kaedah soal-selidik, temubual dan pemerhatian. Dapata