Application of partial grounding technique to improve the fractional band width (FBW) of microstrip antennas for ultra wide band (UWB) applications is investigated in this work. Several antennas are designed with variable width of partial ground to observe the impact of partial ground on antenna performance. Each of the antennas has a step and a mi

The present invention provides a system for performing quantum key distribution by securely switching between deterministic and non-deterministic protocol. The system comprising at least one random polarization encoded photon source, at least one optical switch, at least one set of detector for deterministic protocol and a set of detector for non-d

The massive data leaks by Wikileaks suggest how fragile a national security is from the perspective of information system and network sustainability. What Wikileaks have done and achieved raises some causes of concern. How do we view such leaks? Are they an act of whistle-blowing or disclosure of government misconduct in the interest of the public?

The study of bank selection criteria has received attention from many bank marketing researchers. However, from its inception in three decades ago, this kind of study is still scanty for Islamic banking industry. The purpose of this study was to investigate the Islamic-bank selection criteria, particularly in Malaysia. To accomplish this purpose, i

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the short-run and the long-run relationships between Islamic banking development and economic growth in the case of Indonesia. Design/methodology/approach – Using quarterly data (2003:1-2010:2), this paper utilizes the bound testing approach of cointegration and error correction models, develope

This study is aimed at examining the long run and short run relationships between both Islamic and conventional financial development with the economic growth in the Bahrain dual financial system. Using quarterly data (2000:1-2010:4) retrieved from Monthly Statistical Bulletin of Central bank of Bahrain (CBB) and International Financial Statistics

An Islamic bank is now not only facing competition from its peer Islamic banks but also from conventional bans, which offer Islamic banking products through their Islamic subsidiary. When the competition becomes tougher, customers are given more options to choose their banks and switch from their current bank to other Islamic banks. Thus, the objec

The development of Islamic financial institutions is growing tremendously since the last three decades. However, many studies are focused more on the development and performance of banking and other financial markets and almost neglecting another specific and important sector, which is insurance. Thus, this study aims to measure the performance of

This paper examines the impact of bank-specific and macroeconomic factors upon the profitability performance of Islamic and conventional banks in Malaysia using panel data regression analysis. The sample comprises of seventeen conventional banks and thirteen Islamic banks covering the period of 2005-2009. The results show that liquidity ratios and

Mahr (dower) is considered as an essential part of a Muslim marriage. It is given by a man to his wife as a matter of her right as it has been mentioned in the Qur’an and Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. In Islam, mahr is a marriage gift from the man to his wife and becomes her exclusive property. It is also given as a mark of respect for he