In this work, an optimization technique is adopted to manipulate the input and output scaling factors of a modular fuzzy logic controller (MFC) for lifting and stabilizing the front wheels of a wheelchair in two-wheeled mode. A virtual wheelchair (WC) model is developed within Visual Nastran (VN) software environment where the model is further link

In this study we examine the influence of student-university identification (SUI) on students‟ learning outside the class (LOtC) and students‟ relationship with lecturers, support staff and peers. It also aimed to determine whether student‟s positive word of mouth intention is influence by LOtC and students‟ relationship with lecturers, sup

This paper has been prepared to discuss contemporary issues in leadership, and also serves as a means of reviewing the literature in the area of Servant Leadership. Islamic leadership principles and a spiritual dimension in leadership are touched upon. The main purpose of this paper is to better understand the aforesaid leadership terms through emp

The use of Double-link inverted Pendulum (DIP) configuration for two-wheeled mobile robot has expanded the flexibility and function of the two-wheeled mobile robot. Although the second link introduced has increase the non-linearity and complexity of the system, yet a suitable control strategy can fully utilize its capability in being used as an ext

In this work, biodegradable polymer was prepared from thermoplastic sago starch (TPSS) plasticized with glycerol. In order to improve the properties of the TPSS, Montmorillonite (MMT), a kind of reinforced additive was used in the preparation of montmorillonite-reinforced thermoplastic sago starch (MTRSS) composites via hot pressing method. The fab

This study measures and ranks the relative efficiency of the domestic Islamic subsidiaries and commercial banks in Malaysia from the year 2008 to 2010. Nine domestic commercial banks and nine Islamic subsidiaries are selected. The study uses the Data Envelopment Analysis as the method to measure the relative efficiency of the selected banks in inte

This study is about Conference Management Online System which provides an easier way of managing events when conducting a conference. The system will be specifically built for the convenience of Event Manager in managing online submission of papers and procedures with relation to the Event Manager himself, Reviewers and Authors. Besides that, this

Banking industry in its attempt to attract more customers, hence capital offer various forms of benefits. These benefits basically take two form; direct and indirect. The first type of benefits are represented by provision of dividend to depositors whereas, the second type of benefits are represented by offering of insurance, sale on discount rate

Growing awareness of environmental concerns has encouraged the uses of natural fiber in a product. Natural fibers are extensively used in composite structure replacing synthetic fibers because they are abundantly available, low density, non-toxic and harmlessness, biodegradable, reliable in processing and low cost. Among the various natural fibers,

Managing risks are crucial in all fields. Information technology risks pose more threats to organisations in three categories: 1) technical and operational risk; 2) data and information security risk; and 3) organisation, project and human risk. Therefore, modern organisations have to face the challenging new and increasing threats from IT risks in