This paper presents the formulation of a nonlinear adaptive backstepping force control in grasping weight-varying objects using robotic hand driven by Pneumatic Artificial Muscle (PAM). The modelling and control problems arise from the high nonlinear PAM dynamics and the inherent hysteresis leading to a lack of robustness in the hand’s performanc

Imperforate anus is a malformation of the anus, children with such type of congenital malformation usually undergo reconstructive surgery and be looked after by pediatric surgery nurses due to the problems with constipation and fecal incontinence after the colostomy is closed. Lack of control over bowels may affect a child’s psychosocial adjustme

The call for an Integrated Islamic Education has become widely discussed in the modern era, especially within the South Asia region including Malaysia and Indonesia. Among the noble objectives of such a system is to nurture an integrated individual who is well versed in both Islamic Revealed Knowledge or transmitted knowledge (al-‘ulum al-naqliyy

In recent times, Halal based organisation is growing at a rapid pace worldwide. Halal based organisations globally are facing many challenges in preserving their Islamic identity in accordance with the divine revelation due to the globalisation and secularism has been arisen unconsciously in various aspect of life. Lack of spiritual and ethical awa

Extracting essential oils from plants require an efficient method. Currently, different methods of extraction are used to extract the roots of Eurycoma longifolia jack. Each extraction method affects the yield and composition of the extract produced. In this study we compared three different extraction methods ; Microwave Assisted Extraction (MAE),

Malaysia will be an ageing nation by 2035, as reported by Department of Statistics Malaysia. Yet, the rapid increasing number of the elderly in tandem with the decrease in fertility and morbidity rate causes imbalance in the society’s structure. The elderly is often perceived negatively because of the stereotype and it affects their physical and

Although the connection between the Turks and Malays could be traced back to the 1500s, relations generally remained static until 2000. In the 21st century, relationships have started to develop in a multidimensional way in the political, economic and cultural spheres. The article concluded that the progress in Turkey-Malaysia relations in the 2000

The English School (ES) analytical framework concerning the formation of order in international relations posits that states establish order through rules and institutions within the framework of common interests and values to protect against anarchy. State-centred orders with limited civil society cooperation are pluralistic, while their converse

Introduction: Mak nyahs are locally known male-to-female transgenders in Malaysia. In Western countries, medicalization of transgenderism allows strictly selected patients to undergo sex reassignment surgery. However, a standardized treatment system is not yet available in Malaysia. A number of mak nyahs underwent sex reassignment surgery at their

Melioidosis is a disease that infects humans and animals, and can be detrimental in humans. Mortality rate from melioidosis septic shock due to infection from Gram negative Burkholderia pseudomallei (B. pseudomallei) in endemic regions of Malaysia and Thailand remains high despite available antimicrobial therapy. Multiple strategies are employed to