Vascular intersection can be used as one of the symptoms for monitoring and diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy from fundus images. In this work we apply the knowledge of digital image processing, fuzzy logic and neural network technique to detect bifurcation and vein-artery cross-over points in fundus images. The acquired images undergo preprocessin

Oligostilbenoids are polyphenols that are widely distributed in nature with multifaceted biological activities. To achieve biomimetic synthesis of unnatural derivatives, we subjected three resveratrol analogues to oligomerization by means of one-electron oxidants. Upon varying the metal oxidant (AgOAc, CuBr(2), FeCl(3)6 H(2)O, FeCl(3)6 H(2)O/NaI, P

تناقش هذه المقالة تحليل فكرة النظم عند الإمام عبد القاهر الجرجاني،وخلاصة المقال، أن الإمام عبد القاهر في فكرته عن تحليل النصوص اعتمد على كشف مواضع اللفظة في السياق، وما تحمله هذه اللفظة من صو�

Man and religion are among the subjects of interest that configure the establishment of human intellectual tradition. However, tracing down the history of both areas, we are presented with multiple responses either in support of or against the subjects. The relation between the two is also another interesting area to embark on. In the case when the

Malaysian peat soil usually categorised as tropical peat soil was chemically modified to work as a coagulant. This coagulant was found very effective for the removal of turbidity from lake and river water in a laboratory scale study. It was found that turbidity could be as low as 5 FTU after treatment with peat coagulant. Besides turbidity there wa

A 1.91-mm thick circular polycarbonate plate of 115mm diameter was impacted by a spherical steel projectile of 6.98mm diameter at its center. Subsequent impacts were made at 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50mm radii of the plate. Dent dimensions for the damaged plate were measured using optical microscope. For a constant projectile velocity of 138ms�1 which

Artikel ini merupakan satu kajian analisis terhadap keyakinan kemahiran generik dikalangan pelajar tahun dua disalah sebuah kolej kediaman di kampus Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). Kajian yang bertujuan untuk melihat perbezaan tahap keyakinan kemahiran generik merentas jantina dilakukan keatas 152 pelajar. Responden ini telah dipilih secara ra

In Malaysia, transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA) is a relatively new procedure performed only in a handful of respiratory centres. We reviewed TBNA of mediastinal lymph node performed in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan (HTAA) to determine the yield and its complications. Data was retrieved from endoscopy databases and patients' records, CT tho

Native to South and Central America, many of the 700 species of suckermouth armored catfishes (Loricariidae, Siluriformes) are popular with aquarium hobbyists as algae-controlling ornamental fishes and are therefore bred, shipped and sold around the world. They are characterized by bony plates covering the body, a pair of subterminal barbels, sucki

This research work describes the mathematical model development and analysis of the flexible skirt air-cushion track vehicle model for the collection and transportation operation of oil palm fresh fruit bunches (FFB) on swamp peat terrain in Malaysia. The main criterion of this research work is to produce an economical design which possesses low be