This paper presents the study of rheological and thermal behaviour of high impact polystyrene/multiwall carbon nanotubes (HIPS/MWCNTs) nanocomposite. The nanocomposite was prepared via melt mixing method. The influence of different loadings of MWCNTs on the HIPS viscosity and other rheological characteristics were analyzed experimentally. Other rhe

In finishing end milling, not only good accuracy but also good roughness levels must be achieved. Therefore, determining the optimum cutting levels to achieve the minimum surface roughness is important for it is economical and mechanical issues. This paper presents the optimization of machining parameters in end milling processes by integrating the

Machining of hardened steel at high cutting speeds produces high temperatures in the cutting zone, which affects the surface quality and cutting tool life. Thus, predicting the temperature in early stage becomes utmost importance. This research presents a neural network model for predicting the cutting temperature in the CNC end milling process. Th

Power consumption cost is one of the main integral parts of the total machining cost, but it has not given the proper attention when minimizing the machining cost. In this paper, the optimal machining parameters for continuous machining are determined with respect to the minimum power consumption cost with maintaining the surface roughness in the r

The purpose of this research work is to evaluate the effects of reinforcing high impact polystyrene (HIPS’s) with multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) on the mechanical performance and the water absorption resistance. The significant changes in HIPS/MWCNTs nanocomposite on the mechanical performance and water absorption resistance were investigate

It is well established that entrepreneurship is a major contributor to the growth of wealth and well-being of societies. It is increasingly getting more recognized among researchers, practitioners and policy makers around the globe. It directly affects the development of nations’ economies by creating jobs and transforming people’s lives throug

In the present study, in addition to 30 days antihyperglycaemic effect of curry leaves of Murraya koenigii "MK" aqueous leaf extract, we also examined its possible effects on the Islets of Langerhans and nephro-protective potential in Streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetic rats. Male Sprague Dawley rats received a single dose of STZ (70 mg/k

The ongoing advancement of technology in universities is promoting the use of E-learning management system during learning process. E-Learning management system has been introduced and used at International Islamic University Malaysia IIUM for more than five years. Trainings on E-learning has been conducted to both students and lecturers and suppor

In order to reduce the level of atmospheric pollution caused by vehicle engine emissions, application of a novel technique based on fuel magnetization has been tested in this study aiming at improving fuel efficiency and reducing the rate of gas emissions into the environment. Two experiments were conducted, each using a different type of magnetic

Because of the nature of the diesel engine combustion process, such engines produce more toxic emissions, more visible smoke and odour than gasoline engines. This has led to an increasing concern about the possible effects of diesel emissions on the environment and human health. This study examines emissions form two experimental diesel powered veh