Circuit breaker, an automated regulatory instrument employed to deter panic, temper volatility, and prevent crashes, is controversial in financial markets. Proponents claim it provides a propitious time out when price levels are stressed and persuades traders to make rational trading decisions. Opponents demur its potency, dubbing it a barrier to l

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a critical, historical, and legal account and analysis of how money, an inexorable lubricant of all economies, evolved from metallic origins to acceptance in paper form in Muslim traditions. Design/methodology/approach – This paper underlines flaws, points of objections, corollaries and counter-

Experiments on the relative merits and demerits of slotted wingtips mimicking a bird’s primary feathers have been performed. The real emargination length of feather tips, their flexibility and curved shapes during cruise are considered in the present study. The experiments were performed at a Reynolds number of 3.7 x 105 on a symmetric flat plate

Saffron, Crocus sativus (Iridaceae), is a perennial herb, which earned its popularity as both medicine and spice. It is an inhabitant of different mountainous regions of Asia Minor to Greece, Western Asia, Egypt, and India. The benefits of saffron as an antidepressant are well-documented. Almost 150 volatile and nonvolatile compounds are obtained f

The use of prostheses is necessary to restore lost limbs to a level of functionality to enable activity of daily living. Many prostheses are now using myoelectric based control techniques to operate. However, to develop a model based controller for the system remains a challenge as accurate model is necessary. This study investigates the use of ele

Data is at the heart of the technological age or as some put it “the new oil,” “the next natural resources” and “currency of the 21th century” which everything depends on to function and operate. The Internet of Things (IoT) which aims to connect things to the Internet and interconnect them with each other could have a huge impact on da

This study investigates the feasibility of photoplethysmogram (PPG) signals in recognizing variability in human’s funny, fear and sad emotions. Undoubtedly, Easy Pulse data acquisition device which is used to perceive the PPG signals have superior criterions which are small in size, low power consumption as well as low in cost. Thus, this study w

Crime records are reported to show an increasing pattern over the years and it is heart breaking since crimes cases will affect a lot of people especially the victims since they have to face severe loss. Interrogations in crime cases are fundamental since this is the element that will determine the status of the crime and the perpetrator. In order

Nowadays, the numbers of identity theft victims are increasing year by year and caused financial losses. This issue needs to be dealt with before it becomes worst. Many ways has been done in order to decrease the number of identity theft victims. For examples, password is needed in order for the valid user to access the applications or services and

This paper focuses on the traditional and modern theoretical models of funding for Islamic philanthropy, especially waqf (endowment). One of the greatest challenges for the sustainability of waqf institution is the ability to mobilize fund that will develop the institution to expand and grow. There is no short cut or magic way in fundraising, and t