This research aims to model the shape memory effect (SME) of a shape memory alloy (SMA) wire in a commercial explicit finite element analysis (FEA) software, Ls-Dyna. A user defined material (UMAT) model was developed by implementing a one dimensional constitutive model into Ls-Dyna. A simple structure consisting of one SMA wire connected to a line

Weaknesses in conventional identification technologies such as identification cards, badges and RFID tags prompts attention to biometric form of identification. Biometrics like voice, brain signal and finger print are unique human traits that can be used for identification. In this paper we present an identification system based on Electrocardiogra

This research examines local factors that helped the rise of the Fatimids in North Africa in 296 A.H./909 C.E. The socio-religious, political and economic conditions of the region provided fertile ground for the Isma'ili dāʿī, Abū ʿAbd Allāh al-Shīʿī to implement his da’wa strategies. The prevalence of Islam in the region and its sec

The purpose of this study is to determine the compliance of small food processing enterprise to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Hygiene practices (GHPs) stipulated by the Ministry of Health, Malaysia. This study has performed an audit at the food processing enterprise in a rural area. The results of the audit report suggested that thre

Ambient water quality is a prerequisite for the health and self-purification capacity of riverine ecosystems. To understand the general water quality situation, the time series data of selected water quality parameters were analyzed in an urban river in Peninsular Malaysia. In this regard, the stations were selected from the main stem of the river

تهدف الدراسة إلى الكشف عن الدلالات البلاغية، وسرّ الإعجاز لأحدى الفنون البلاغية، وهي م الموازنة في جزء تبارك. ويعتمد الباحثون في هذا البحث على المنهج الاستقرائي والتحليلي، وذلك باستقراء شواه

This study investigates the development of verbal usage of adverbials by Malay ESL learners at the tertiary level. It aims to find out the developmental differences between low and intermediate learners’ acquisition of adverbials. Using Processability Theory (Pienemann, 1998; 2005) and taxanomy of adverbials (Celce-Murcia & Larsen-Freeman, 19

Abstract—Internet of Things (IoT) consists of wired and wireless devices, typically supplied with minimum physical resources including limited computational and communication resources. Most of the devices are distinguished by their low bandwidth, short range, scarce memory capacity, limited processing capability and other attributes of inexpensi

Our study examines the effect of environmental factors on the economic decisions regarding fertility. We incorporate health-damaging pollution into a three period overlapping generations model in which life expectancy, fertility and economic growth are all endogenous. We show that environmental factors can cause significant changes to the economy�

Introduction: Renal biopsy is an invasive but necessary procedure to determine the exact diagnosis of patients, especially in patients with an unexplained renal impairment. The histopathological examination is vital not only for diagnosis, but also to prognosticate patients’ condition. Objective: This study was aimed at evaluating the results of