This paper presents an efficient approach to secure network formation in distributed sensor networks (DSNs), which could be used for secure communications among the nodes after the start of the network’s operation. The structure of the network is formed on the basis of offline rank assignments by pre-distribution of secret keys to the participati

The present paper discusses the development of the first and second order models for predicting the tangential cutting force produced in end-milling operation of medium carbon steel. The mathematical model for the cutting force prediction has been developed, in terms of cutting parameters cutting speed, feed rate, and axial depth of cut using desig

This paper presents a detailed review of remote user authentication schemes with smart cards based on bilinear pairings. The first scheme regarding this was proposed by Manik et al. in 2006, which had been modified and improved later in several ways. Here, we analyze all the related proposed schemes, point out their weaknesses and flaws, and note d

Dynamic change in cutting force is one of the major causes of chatter formation in metal cutting which affect machining accuracy. Thus, accurate modeling of cutting force is necessary for the prediction of machining performance and determination of the mechanisms and machining parameters that affect the stability of machining operations. The presen

Cancer pain is one of the most frequently encountered pain syndromes. With the application of the World Health Organization analgesic ladder, adequate analgesia is achieved in 75% to 90% of patients. The remaining patients suffer from intractable pain requiring intrathecal analgesia. The aim of this study was to retrospectively analyse the pain int

The solutions provided to the question of why there is evil range from a denial of absolute evil to a denial of God. The problem of evil weighs heavy on the Abrahamic faiths due to the need to reconcile God's mercy and power with the existence of evil. Although both Christian and Islamic traditions begin their explanation of evil from the Fall

With the advancements of networking technologies and miniaturization of electronic devices, wireless sensor networks (WSN) have become an emerging area of research in academic, industrial, and defense sectors. Sensors combined with low power processors and wireless radios, will see widespread adoption in the new future for a variety of applications

In this research, an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) model was developed for the investigation and prediction of the relationship between cutting parameters and chip serration frequency during high speed end milling of medium carbon steel (S45C). The input parameters of the ANN model are the cutting parameters: cutting speed, feed and axial depth o

The paper presents a systematic procedure and details of the use of experimental and analytical modal analysis technique for structural dynamic evaluation processes of a vertical machining centre. The main results deal with assessment of the mode shape of the different components of the vertical machining centre. The simplified experimental modal a

Sejak mata pelajaran Sejarah diserap dalam Kurikulum Bersepadu Sekolah Menengah (KBSM) sebagai kurikulum teras, usaha-usaha untuk meningkatkan keberkesanan pembelajaran Sejarah dalam kalangan pelajar diberikan tumpuan khusus. Hal ini diakui oleh Nik Azleena Nik Ismail (2007) bahawa pembelajaran Sejarah perlu lebih radikal, menarik dan bersifat sema