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Linear antenna array synthesis using the enhanced and hybrid cuckoo search metaheuristic algorithms
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Computer and Communication Engineering, 2014)The antenna geometry synthesis plays an important role to determine the physical layout of the antenna array, which produces the radiation pattern closest to the actual desired pattern. The synthesis can be realized by ... -
Linear programming for production planning of flat panel display
Production planning of flat panel displays is having a great importance to Malaysia from two perspectives: academic and industrial. From the academic perspective, work that fulfills local industry requirements has not been ... -
LMMSE-based low complexity image denoising in non-uniform directional filter bank
This dissertation is about creating a non-redundant, effective and low-complexity denoising method. Denoising an image involves removing noise from an image to keep the original elements of the image and remove unwanted ... -
A low complexity ofdm modulator/demodulator based on discrete hartley transform
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Computer and Communication Engineering, 2011)The investigation upon to discrete Hartley transform (DHT) to replace the conventional complex-valued and mature discrete Fourier transform (DFT) as the OFDM modulator and demodulator was carried out in this research. ... -
Low wind profile energy harvester using rotor and piezoelectric
Recently, efforts in providing alternative energy sources have been widely explored with the consideration of extending their application according to energy source characteristics. However, vibration energy harvesting is ... -
Machine learning analysis of multiparameter home telecare clinical measurement data for patient health stratification
(University of New South Wales, 2008-07)A medical decision support system (DSS) is designed to assist clinician in monitoring patient’s health by the means of providing reminders, advice as well as interpretation. This system is good enough in the sense of ... -
Machines condition analysis based on output machining parameter and vibration signal monitoring
This dissertation reports an investigation on the machine condition for a group of similar milling machines based on vibration signal and surface roughness quality. This study is motivated by an issue in maintenance field ... -
Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) stagnation point flow and heat transfer towards a stretching sheet with suction in a Nanofluid
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)Institute of Engineering Mathematics, 2014)The magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) stagnation point flow and heat transfer towards a stretching sheet in a nanofluid with suction is investigated. The basic equations governing the fluid flow and heat transfer are transformed ... -
Markerless human motion tracking for golf swing application
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Mechatronic Engineering, 2011)Sports video tracking is one of the emerging topics that have grabbed a lot of attention due to its high commercial potential. A variety of sports, including tennis, soccer, gymnastics, running, and golf have been utilized ... -
Mathematical modelling of mass transport in linear, shunt and concentric microdialysis probes
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Bioprocess Engineering, 2014)Microdialysis is a technique for both recovering and administering substances at a target site (which may be tissues, organs, etc.), using a small equipment termed as probe. There are many types of microdialysis probes ... -
Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm for photovoltaic (PV) system based on parabolic prediction method
The increased consumption of electric energy during the recent decades has prompted a search for other sources of energy. One of these sources is solar energy. Photovoltaic (PV) systems are a strategic approach to ... -
Measurement on strain rate sensitivity properties of rice husk/ linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) composites under various loading rates
The dynamic compression testing and static compression testing were performed using Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar (SHPB) apparatus and a conventional Universal Testing Machine (UTM), respectively. These two techniques were ... -
Mechanical and thermal properties of chitosan filled recycled polyethylene biocomposites
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Materials Engineering, 2010)The research was focused to investigate the utilization of chitosan biopolymer on properties of recycled polyethylene (RPE). The effect of chitosan loading of RPE biocomposites on mechanical properties, thermal properties, ... -
Mechanical and thermoelectric properties of fused deposition modeling (FDM) fabricated ABS and CABS-ZNO composite
The mechanical and thermoelectric properties of fused deposition modeling (FDM) fabricated acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)/ zinc oxide (ZnO) and conductive acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (CABS)/ZnO were studied. The ... -
Mechanical properties and thermal properties of PMMA/EVA/Kenaf short fiber composites prepared by twin screw extruder and injection holding
Poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) composites with variation of kenaf short fiber (KSF) was prepared by using twin screw extruder and injection molding. The effect of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) on the toughness of PMMA/KSF ... -
The mediating effect of empowerment strategies on the relationship between motivation factors and sustainable competitive advantage of Iraqi private banks
The rapid changes in the business environment have made organizations consider the implementation of various strategies to face fierce worldwide market competition. Such a competitive situation has become increasingly ... -
The mediating effect of purchase intention toward the relationship of attitude, subjective norm, perceived usefulness, trust and online shopping behavior
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Business Innovation and Technopreneurship, 2015)This study was conducted to examine the consumer behavior specifically online shopping behavior of university students aged between 18 and 34 that currently pursuing their studies in University Malaysia Perlis. A total of ... -
Medical image denoising using multi-resolution wavelet transform and diffusion filter
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Computer and Communication Engineering, 2015)In this project medical image denoised by using proposed filter, multi-resolution wavelet transform and diffusion filter. Medical images denoised from Gaussian noise by applying the algorithms of wavelet transform and ... -
MEMS piezoresistive accelerometer sensor for gait analysis
Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) based accelerometers have been reported as one of the most popular applications in sensing methods. For establishing the microsystem technology, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) has ... -
MEMS pressure sensor for gait analysis
Pressure sensor plays an important role in many applications, especially in gait analysis. The focus of this dissertation is to design a pressure sensor to be applied onto the shoe insole. The piezoelectric effect is ...