In this paper we propose and demonstrate a switchable wavelength fiber laser (SWFL) using a semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA) together with an arrayed waveguide grating (AWG). The proposed SOA-based SWFL is capable of generating up to 14 lasing channels from 1530.1 nm to 1534.9 nm at a channel spacing of 0.8 nm (100 GHz) and a bandwidth of 11.8

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The study investigates the purchasing behaviour among young female consumers toward cosmetic products. Our paper will discuss the underlying theoretical perspectives that support our proposition and illustrate the various components that might influence the young female behaviour in this particular marketplace. The analysis and investigation is bas

ISO 13779-2:2008 specifies requirements for ceramic hydroxyapatite coatings applied to metallic or non-metallic surgical implants. ISO 13779-2:2008 does not cover coatings made from glasses, glass ceramics, alpha- and beta-calcium orthophosphate or other forms of calcium phosphate, nor does it cover coatings in which the hydroxyapatite is present i

This chapter examines Malaysia's livelihoods sustainability success story and the extent to which such success could be used to cement cooperation with West Asian countries. The prospects and challenges have been investigated by this chapter, and suggestions offered to enhance such development cooperation

ISO 13779-3:2008 specifies methods of test for the chemical analysis and assessment of crystallinity and phase composition of hydroxyapatite-based materials such as coatings and sintered products.

With the rapid escalation of the online social networking (OSN) use, there have been some high profile cases reported in the media about information leakage by employees that are detrimental to organizations. However, academic literature rarely discusses the impacts of OSN on organizations. This conceptual paper explores employees’ OSN use behavi

The explosion of online social networking (OSN) in recent years has caused damages to organisations due to leakage of information by their employees. Employees’ social networking behaviour, whether accidental or intentional, provides an opportunity for advanced persistent threats (APT) attackers to realise their social engineering techniques and

The most recent Malaysian general election held in 2007 saw an unprecedented result which denied the ruling coalition, the National Front (BN) a two-thirds majority which it had enjoyed for the last 50 years. More specifically, the election results has allowed for the first time in the history of Malaysian politics, the Opposition front comprising

The rapid changes in information technology (IT) and business environment have challenged the organizational capabilities in planning the appropriate information systems/information technology (IS/IT) strategies for organizations. With SISP consistently remains as one of the top managerial concerns, there is a need to find ways to improve SISP. Bas