This paper presents a design method of self-tuning Quantitative Feedback Theory (QFT) by using improved deadbeat control algorithm. QFT is a technique to achieve robust control with pre-defined specifications whereas deadbeat is an algorithm that could bring the output to steady state with minimum step size. Nevertheless, usually there are large pe

Language learning strategies (LLS) play an important role in a second/foreign language acquisition, as they promote and facilitate language learning. This study aims to investigate LLS used by students in learning the Arabic language. The respondents of the study were all final year students at the Institute of Education, the International Islamic

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A guidebook for English language learners suitable for tertiary ESL education. It is designed for both beginner and intermediate level learners of English. Each of the eleven units in the books exposes the learners to different aspects of current issues that will increase their knowledge of the world. Besides suggested answers, an audio CD and a CD

A study was conducted to establish various lipid analysis methodologies to differentiate pork from other meat species such as cow, lamb, and chicken for halal authentication purposes. Extraction of lipids from meat species was done using a chloroform–methanol mixture according to the methodology of Folch et al. (1957). The isolated lipid samples

The issue of premarital sex among young adolescents in Malaysia has received a great deal of attention from parent, educators, religious leaders, the government and other concerned parties in recent years because of its implications with problems particularly the increasing incidence of unwanted out of wedlock pregnancies and baby abandonment among

Gold was used as the most common form of money throughout history. Its role as currency is now replaced by the paper money, but gold has never stop from being the attention of human beings due to its special features that do not present in other commodities. People invest in gold because of various reasons including it is a hedge against inflation

This study was aimed to fractionate coconut oil into its high-and low-melting fractions and determine the composition and thermal property changes. A sample of coconut oil was cooled down in a state of a solution in acetone, and allowed to crystallize isothermally at 10oC for 6 h. When the crystallized component and the mother liquor were isolated

This study focuses on Counseling Practicum students’ feelings and experiences during the Bachelor in Education program at International Islamic University. The students, who were in Guidance and Counseling specialization, had to go through two phases of training; practicum for seven weeks and internship for fourteen weeks. These training periods

SQL Injection Attack (SQLIA) has made to the top of the OWASP, Top 10 Web Application Security Risks in 2013 and in 2010. The explosive use of web application with very little emphasis lay on securing it make this attack becoming more popular. Various methods have been discussed and proposed as countermeasure to the attack. Unfortunately, most of t