This study investigates the often claimed linkage between board of directors attributes and corporate performance in the construction and technology sectors between financial year 2000 and 2001. More specifically, this study examines the impact of board of directors composition and control function on firm performance. The researchers further explo
As more and more real Wireless Sensor Network’s (WSN) applications are tested and deployed over the last decade, the research community of WSN realizes that several issues need to be revisited from practical angles, such as reliability and availability. Basically, wireless sensor networks suffer from resource limitations, high failure rates and f
Wife battering has become one of the major problems across the world. It cuts across lines of races, religion, income and classes of people. It is also deeply embedded in all cultures, so much so that millions of women consider it as a way of life. This article seeks to examine the cultural and legal perspectives on wife battering in Malaysia. In r
Rotating machinery is a common class of machinery in industry. The root cause of faults in rotating machinery is often faulty rolling element bearings. These rolling element bearings wear out easily due to the metal-metal contacts and create faults in the outer race, inner race, or balls. This study compares several techniques used for monitoring b
As more and more real Wireless Sensor Network's (WSN) applications have been tested and deployed over the last decade, the research community of WSN realizes that several issues need to be revisited from practical angles, such as reliability and availability. Basically, wireless sensor networks suffer from resource limitations, high failure rat
Da'wah refers to calling or inviting people to embrace Islam. Though not an article of the Islamic Faith, Muslims are urged to be actively engaged in Da'wah activities. The book under review explains, as the title indicates the theory and practice of da'wah and is thus addresse mainly to the Muslims. It is significant addition to books
Introduction Blunt abdominal injuries in children caused by bicycle handlebar are often difficult to diagnose, and the severity of the underlying injury may not be realized during the initial patient admission to the Emergency Department. High index of suspicion with proper radiologic evaluation can help identify presence of internal injuries. This
Vesical diverticula are herniations of the bladder mucosa through bladder wall musculature (detrusor muscle). The size of diverticular openings has functional implications because narrow-mouthed diverticula often empty poorly, leading to stasis of urine within diverticula which can lead to stone formation or epithelial dysplasia. A vesical divertic
This book is an outcome of efforts made to consolidate the main topics covered in the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) university required course entitled, 'Islam, Knowledge and Civilization' (UNGS 2040). It has been written basically to acquaint the undergraduate students, majoring in different disciplines with the meaning,
