In this paper, novel techniques in increasing the accuracy and speed of convergence of a Feed forward Back propagation Artificial Neural Network (FFBPNN) with polynomial activation function reported in literature is presented. These technique was subsequently used to determine the coefficients of Autoregressive Moving Average (ARMA) and Autoregress

Voice identification is a task of identifying a person based on the content of information in one’s voice signal which distinguishes his/hers from voices of other people. This paper presents an educational project on a simple voice identification system, which uses two parameters of voice features: the fundamental frequency or pitch and the vocal

Abstract: Objectives: This study was aimed to examine the effect of two different media on bone marrow stem cells (BMSCs) chondrogenesis in vitro and in vivo. Methods: BMSCs were isolated from sheep and divided into two test groups and control group. Control group was cultured in medium supplemented with 10 % fetal bovine serum (FBS). Test group A

The entering of men into nursing is widely spread in around the world; Malaysia is not excluded from this scenario. The former dominated profession by female now will become free-gender occupation. As the productions of male nurse keep increasing into health care institution, the researcher feels the need to know the other health care workers’ pe

This article argues about the importance of having a good energy mix in striking balance between various types of energy resources in order to have sustainable energy supply.

Presents the sets of conditions that make nuclear energy a viable option for the future and challenges faced in realizing that option.

This paper discusses the concept and application of Shari'ah compliant contract for construction works'. A Shari'ah compliant contract refers to a contract that incorporates the Islamic belief, practice and value system in its subject matter, agreement, terms and the conditions. The paper is presented in four parts. Part one describes t

It has been taken for granted that Islamic banking (IB) is only about avoiding riba. The objectives of Islamic banking have not been formally addressed. As such, the present conventional performance yardsticks being used by IB have focused largely on financial measures. Hence there is a need for developing other performance measures that would comp

The implementation of knowledge management initiative in an organisation is not about excellence processes alone, it is also about inter-networking effects between various communications, procedures, norms and values in the organisation’s practices. It is about how the people in the organisation view and perceive the change plan for the organisat

Certain numbers of issues regarding lack of facilities in providing the user friendly environment for the people with disabilities (PWDs) has been raised by various societies of the disabled as they a/so need access to these public spaces such as the religious building, public toilets and other public spaces especially in heritage areas including r