The use of a backing cavity composed of a frequency selective surface (FSS) above a metal plate as a means to suppress the back lobe radiation and increase the gain of an Archimedean spiral antenna that operates from 3 to 10 GHz is investigated. The FSS is designed to reflect signals in the upper band (7-10 GHz) with a loss of <;0.25 dB, and al

Innovation, like strategy, started to get a lot of attention over the past few decades. Nations and corporations wanted to harness the power of new ideas for much needed growth. Leaders wanted to use those new ideas in a predictable way of inventiveness. There was a lot of discussion about how to manage a pipeline of innovation so that new products

Businesses continue to struggle to achieve sustainable competitive advantage for better profitability and strategic positioning in the competitive markets. The underpinned understanding in achieving sustainable competitive advantage is driven by organizational objectives. However, the sustainability of the business, business continuity and sustaina

The narratives for business research from Islamic perspectives are from the primary sources, Al-Quran and Sunnah (traditions)of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Most business researchers are not proficient to use the primary references but to rely on narratives that are translated in English and other languages that are conversant with the res

A new titanium(IV) butoxide-cyanopropyltriethoxysilane (Ti-CNPrTEOS) hybrid material was successfully synthesized for the use as sorbent for the extraction of polar aromatic amines. The sorbent was synthesized by hydrolysis and condensation of titanium(IV) butoxide and cyanopropyltriethoxysilane with the presence of hydrochloric acid as catalyst vi

A Tawhidic-linked experience of strategic management from the lessons of hajj pilgrimage (fifth pillar of Islam) enables the practice of strategic management to be explored from hajj pilgrimage experience as a contingency perspective of strategic management. This study aims to explore the hajj pilgrimage rituals and practices that are based on Tawh

Data warehouse has become a very important tool for supporting the corporate executives in making important decisions in a highly competitive business environment. Data warehouse enables the top management to acquire and analyze integrated data extracted globally across the enterprise. Many organizations are sitting on vast amount of data already a

Pb, Cd, Cu and Zn in the soft tissue of Nerita chameleon from particular rocky shore sites along the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia were investigated. Samples were measured using ICP-MS with standard configuration. The metal accumulation patterns indicate consistent enrichment of essential metals. Locations with relatively high concentrations of

This study examines the conceptualized effects of Tawhidic paradigm on economic policies to promote the growth of halal industry for sustainable wealth creation in Malaysia. Tawhidic paradigm provides guidance to economic policy thinking by relying upon the principles of Qur’an and Sunnah in formulating and implementing policy blueprint and instr

This study aims to explore the influence of Ulū al-albāb in practising social accounting for community-interest corporations. Ulū al-albāb is distinctive term used in Islam to refer to individuals who are endowed with clear understanding about life and life is connected to the Hereafter world. The basis for Ulū al-albāb is based on Tawhidic p