Image matching technique requires a robust and fast technique to be applicable in various application. This paper investigates which recognition technique suits better in matching an image of printed Arabic text. The recognition algorithm involves the conventional Scale-Invariant Feature Transform (SIFT), Speeded Up Robust Features (SURF) and Orien

First-person videos have unique characteristics such as heavy egocentric motion, strong preceding events, salient transitional activities and post-event impacts. Action recognition methods designed for third person videos may not optimally represent actions captured by first-person videos. We propose a method to represent the high level dynamics of

Lupus nephritis (LN) is a serious complication of systemic lupus erythematous (SLE) and the possible risk factors for the disease progression are not very well understood. In this study we aimed to determine the response to treatment and identify the potential risk factors associated with the response. A hospital record review and single centre stu

Liquid smoking in preserving protein-based foods such as meat, fish and cheese has been increasingly utilized, giving a pleasant flavour and inhibit the effects of pathogens. Liquid smoke is the product of pyrolysis system and distillation process. The smoke produced by incomplete combustion reaction involves the decomposition of polymers into low

Statistic from National Registration Department of Malaysia shows that the divorce rate compared to the rate of marriage for non-Muslim and Muslim couples has increased steadily especially beginning the year 2001. Divorce rate in Malaysia for both Muslims and non-Muslims had increased from 11.24% in 2001 to 18.67% in the year of 2010. This indicate

An interfaith custody dispute is one of the serious issues in Malaysia that have attracted a lot of concern not only from the legal practitioners but also the government, legal authorities, researchers and the public. Where one party to a non-Muslim marriage converts to Islam, the legality of the civil marriage would be affected, and more important

Statistic from National Registration Department of Malaysia shows that the divorce rate compared to the rate of marriage for non-Muslim and Muslim couples has increased steadily especially beginning the year 2001. Divorce rate in Malaysia for both Muslims and non-Muslims had increased from 11.24% in 2001 to 18.67% in the year of 2010. This indicate

This paper describes the results of a study that investigated the use and pedagogical potential of the developmental rubric in the teaching of writing to tertiary-level students of English for Academic Writing (EAW). Five teachers were interviewed on the use of the rubric for self-editing and peer feedback. The findings showed that the teachers fel

يسعى هذا البحث إلى استجلاء مساهمة البلاغة العربية في تحليل النصوص. ويتميّز هذا البحث عن غيره من أنّه يقترح علم البيان - وهو فرع من فروع علم البلاغة في التراث اللغوي العربي - الذي له صلة قوية بالت

This case study examines the implementation of local e-Government services by Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK), in terms of its implementation degree, customers’ satisfaction level and the relationship between its implementation and urban governance enhancement. The implementation of e-Government has significantly transformed public service deliver