In this keynote address, we shall present a time-invariant (varying) nonlinear model (rule or protocol) of discrete-time MAS. Our model is a generalization of the classical time invariant DeGroot model. Based on our proposed time-invariant model, we show a consensus in the discrete-time MAS. It seems that, unlike a linear case, a consensus can be e

Controlling the land use sprawl and managing the rapid urban growth process has become key issues for local government agencies in many developing countries including Malaysia. This paper intended to review and examined the core problems of land use sprawl control with local planning policies and the agencies that involve in implementing these proc

Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the effects of subdermal etonogestrel implant on menstrual pattern, body mass index (BMI), systolic and diastolic blood pressure (SBP and DBP), sexual relationship and religious obligations. Methodology: A descriptive study was conducted at a family planning clinic between 1st January 2010 to 31st De

In this talk, we first review some basic results of square stochastic matrices concerning the convergence of power of square stochastic matrix. We also discuss a linear operator associated with a square stochastic matrix. This gives an advantage to interpret all results by means of the language of dynamical system. In the second part of this talk,

Researchers have been continually developing ways and means to improve quality in decision making. The success of a methodology is judged by its acceptability by the decision makers. In this context, it is beyond any argument that AHP has been massively successful. Readers of this volume will see, once again, that AHP has been applied in widely div

The present study aimed to characterize and investigate 2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-methoxy-4H-chromen-4-one (22) as a novel selective COX-2 inhibitor. The data collected from the single X-ray crystallographic analysis and in silico study provide important insights on the molecular conformation and the binding interactions that are

Peptidyl-prolyl cis/trans isomerases (PPIases) are a conserved group of enzymes that catalyse the conversion between cis and trans conformations of proline imidic peptide bonds. These enzymes play critical roles in regulatory mechanisms of cellular function and pathophysiology of disease. There are three different classes of PPIases and increasing

This study aims at reviewing the curriculum design by including video games in the implementation of the Malay language course at an Institute of Higher Learning. The objective of this study is to obtain expert opinion on the expected manner of implementation of video games in learning the Malay language. The Fuzzy Delphi technique (FDM) is used to

The aim for the paper is to identify the Interior Designer (ID) graduate create by various public universities, demand of their professional services and knowledge and also opportunity in the Malaysia construction industry. The understanding towards the topic is enhanced by questionnaire response method where the related respondents are required to

This paper presents a technology to utilize bio-char and bio-tar from the pyrolysis of oil palm empty fruit bunch, EFB. In this study, tar vapor from pyrolysis of EFB was infiltrated within porous bio-char and carbon deposition occurred on the pore surface by chemical vapor infiltration process. For preparation, EFB particles were made into pellets