A tridentate nitrogen-sulfur Schiff base, 3-methylbenzyl 2-(6-methylpyridin-2-ylmethylene)hydrazine carbodithioate (6mpyS3M), was synthesized by condensation of 6-methylpyridine-2-aldehyde with S-3-methylbenzyldithiocarbazate. It crystallized in space group P 21/n. It displayed intermolecular N–H...N hydrogen bonding between the a-nitrogen and th

Phenolic compounds are aromatic compounds known for their bioactive substances which can be found in plants. It has been widely used in various applications due to its antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and other benefits. There are various methods to extract the phenolic compounds from plants including ionic liquid, liquid-liquid extra

The switchable multiwavelength fiber laser (SMWLSs) using AWG and broadband FBG with tuning range 11.7 nm and 0.75 nm spacing are demonstrated. The switchable lasers for every channel shows flatness output power with variation 3.7 dBm and peak power around 6.1 dBm. The side mode suppression ratio (SMSR) of the laser is significantly improved for ev

This book revolves around the issues on the formation of contract under Common Law and also Islamic Law. All the elements of contract are discussed in detail in this book. The author has made a comparison on the issues between Common Law and Islamic Law to give the reader a clear understanding of the elements of contract and all other issues in con

الحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على من لا نبيّ بعده. فإن الحالة التي يعيش فيها العباد لم تقبل إعمال مقتضى الشرع الذي يظهر تناقضه فضلاً عن أن الشرع منزّه عن مثل هذا النقص. ويلجأ العبد لقصد تنزيه الشرع �

This research studies an Islamic financial contract which named as Leasing followed by Selling (al-Ijarah Thumma al- Bay’). This study consists of an introduction, two chapters and a conclusion. In the first chapter the researcher points to conceptual meanings of some terms related to the topic. In the second chapter the researcher highlights app

Using data from an online survey of knowledge workers within MSC Malaysia, this study (1) compares training participation between knowledge workers at local and foreign MSC-status companies and (2) examines the impact of this participation on productivity and wage levels. A cross tabulation analysis, logistic regression model and OLS regression cor

This study attempts a brief discussion on human capital development in Malaysia. Using data from an online survey of companies in Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) Malaysia, it: (1) compares the quantity and quality of training offered by local and foreign MSC Malaysia status companies, (2) analyses the factors that affect the occurrence and magnitud

Crowdfunding for agriculture provides a new social financing medium for agricultural financing, which is essential for promoting farmland revitalization and targeted poverty reduction among paddy farmers. The government sector and the social security system are unable to meet the demands of this growing systemic problem. In addition, paddy farmers

Kelulut or stingless bees are a large group of bees that are closely related to honeybees but the major difference between the two species is that stingless bees cannot sting. On average, a typical kelulut colony size consists of 1000 to 10 000 bees. Due to the kelulut’s small size, they can only travel and forage up to 800 meters only compared t