Diatom is a dominant phytoplankton and commonly found in oceans or waterways. The captured phytoplankton microscopic images suffer from low contrast and surrounding debris. These images are not appropriated for identification. Integrated dual image contrast adaptive histogram specification with enhanced background removal (DIHS-BR) is proposed to a

In structural engineering, thin-walled structures play an important role in the design of the lightweight structural model. It carries different loading conditions when it exists in any model, and it is designed with thin plates or thin shells. Penetrating thin-walled structures with different kinds of holes can decrease their weight and facilitate

The determination of the assembly sequence is an important decision in assembly planning. Optimum sequence selection is challenging because of several reasons such as optimization criteria and precedence constraints. Furthermore, a product can be assembled in many different alternatives in accordance with different sequences, thereby making the opt

This chapter will be focused on the construction of Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad. The construction of Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad was based on materials and construction from colonials which were newly introduced to Malaysia at that time. These chapter will go through the types of construction, structural and non-structural system as well as

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected a variety of demographic groups, from infants to the elderly, particularly in their psychosocial, economic, and educational systems. This study examined the nutritional status of children and their parents’ feeding practices, shopping motivation, and mealtime stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. Me

Green buildings are designed to use less energy and resources to increase productivity for their residents and occupants, recycle materials and reduce the disposal of toxic substances. There are a few aspects of green buildings which are energy, water, materials, site, and indoor air quality. It is well-known in environmental health circles that we

Feeding problem in under five children may lead to stunting which is the most prevalent form of malnutrition in this age group. This case-control study was conducted on a total of 40 children aged 6 to 59 months diagnosed with stunting and 120 children with normal height-for-age. In general, children with any feeding problem have more than four-tim

Introduction: Inguinal hernia (IH) is a common condition encountered in premature neonates. Amyand’s hernia (AH) is an uncommon form of IH in which the hernia sac contains appendix. Surgical repair of AH is similar to usual IH, however if it contains a perforated and inflammed appendix, the diagnosis and repair can be challenging. Case summary: A

This study aims to clarify the challenges facing the Industrial Development Bank in Libya in applying the leasing formula as a tool of Islamic finance, as well as exploring the credit risks facing the bank in applying the leasing formula. The research problem lies in the lack of Islamic finance programs and formulas by the Industrial Development Ba

Various measures were introduced globally to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including travel restrictions, social distancing, and closure of educational establishments. Implementing these measures resulted in appreciable changes to health professions’ education (HPE) with concerns regarding the level of preparedness among faculty members and stu