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    • Use of near-infrared spectroscopy in evaluating upper extremity muscle hemodynamics during an eight-hour exposure to repetitive hand-wrist motions 

      Maikala, Rammohan V.; Ciriello, Vincent M.; O'Brien, Niall V.; Banks, Jacob J.; Rivard, Amanda J. (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2012-02-27)
      We evaluated local hemodynamic responses simultaneously from flexor and extensor muscles in the forearm of 14 male workers while performing repetitive ulnar deviation task for 8 hours. First, a psychophysical approach ...

    • The use of openCV in Traffic Surveillance System (TSS) 

      Zainab Nazar, Khalil Wafi; R. Badlishah, Ahmad, Dr.; Paulraj, Murugrsa Pandiyan, Prof. Madya Dr. (Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)Centre for Graduate Studies, 2010-10-16)
      Due to the increase of traffic accidents over the last few years; the development of surveillance systems has increasing attention. The use of the video cameras is one solution to solve the traffic problems, Smart cameras ...

    • The use of verb-particle constructions with engine, information and data by EFL students in Taiwan: A corpus-based study 

      Siaw-Fong, Chung (Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)Centre for Communication Skills and Entrepreneurship, 2010-11-12)

    • Using additive manufactured tooling in the fabrication of poly (L-lactide-co-glycolide) implants 

      Shah Fenner Khan, Mohamad Khan; Dalgarno, Kenneth W.; German, Matthew J. (Taylor & Francis Group, London., 2011-09-28)
      Rectification of defective bone structures due to trauma or deformation has benefited from the introduction of mostly rigid metal prostheses. However, the high stiffness of metal implants can cause stress shielding in bone ...

    • Using MS Excel in numerical solution of ordinary differential equations 

      Sam, Teek Ling (Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)Institut Matematik Kejuruteraan, 2010-06-02)
      In this paper we focus on solving numerical ordinary differential equations (ODEs), specifically Euler and Runge-Kutta methods by writing a few small formulae and click and drag in Microsoft Excel. We study and compare the ...

    • Utility specification for distribution transformers in Malaysia 

      Ismail, Daut; Kamsani, Abdul Majid; S. Uthman; Soib, Taib (Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), 2005-07-22)
      Optimum design of distribution transformer is desirable by all utilities as they contribute quite a large portion of the investment in an electrical distribution network system. Utility investigation of the specification ...

    • Utilization of Biofuels by a new technique to reduce NOx and Smoke emissions in diesel engines 

      Masoud Iranmanesh (Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)Pusat Pengajian Kejuruteraan Mekatronik, 2012-02-27)
      In this study a novel concept of dual fuelling has been investigated on a single cylinder, four stroke diesel engine with two types of supplementary oxygenates, ethanol and diethyl ether (DEE), and diesel fuel. The ...

    • The utilization of coal fly ash and red gypsum as fire insulation product 

      Ayu Wazira, Azhari; Azmil, Mohd Aris; Abdul Haqi, Ibrahim; Salwa, Mohd Zaini Makhtar; Mahyun, Ab Wahab (Universiti Malaysia Pahang, 2009-06-20)
      In this paper, the thermal, mechanical and optical properties of mortars mainly composed of coal fly ash and red gypsum are studied with the aim of analyzing the fire resistance and mechanical strength characteristics of ...

    • Utilization waste material as stabilizer on Kuantan clayey soil stabilization 

      Achmad Fauzi, Wahab, Dr. Ir. Haji; Wan Mohd Nazmi, Wan Abdul Rahman; Zuraidah, Jauhari (Malaysian Technical Universities Network (MTUN), 2012-11-20)
      The objective of this research is investigated the utilization of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Glass as material stabilizer in Kuantan clayey soil stabilization. The research conducts soil engineering properties ...

    • Utilizing sugarcane wasted fibers as a sustainable acoustic absorber 

      Azma, Putra; Yasseer, Abdullah; Hady, Efendy; Wan Mohd Faridh (Malaysian Technical Universities Network (MTUN), 2012-11-20)
      The use of synthetic materials as acoustic absorbers is still applied extensively in building industry. These non-biodegradable materials do not only cause pollution to the environment, but their production also contributes ...

    • UV-vis studies on interaction of silver nanoparticles(SNPs) with protein from chicken meat 

      M.K., Nahar; Zarina, Zakaria, Dr.; Uda, Hashim, Prof. Dr. (Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2012-06-18)
      We examine the direct interaction between chicken protein and the surface of silver nanoparticles (SNPs) by using UV-vis spectrophotometer. The spectral changes observed in SNPs after mixing with chicken protein are ...

    • V/STOL quadrotor: Introduction to flight movements and control 

      Zul Azfar, Ahmam; Hazry, Desa, Assoc. Prof. Dr.; Muhamad Firdaus, Muhamad Dali; Mohd Zahiruddin, Md Zain; Amin Syazwan (Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2012-06-18)
      This paper describes the use of brushless DC motors, electronic speed motor controllers, flight control board, spectrum transmitter and receiver in developing a remote operated Vertical/Short Take-Off Landing (V/STOL) ...

    • Validation test for development of six months old numerical child dummy model 

      Mohamad Sulaiman, Ibrahim; Rakhmad Arief, Siregar; Abdul Hamid, Adom, Dr.; Shah Fener Khan (Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)Centre for Graduate Studies, 2010-10-16)
      This paper presents the validation tests conducted for a development of a six months old numerical child dummy model. The model was developed using flexible component for all the parts going through the validation test and ...

    • Valuable experience in engineering laboratory: Enhance understanding of engineering concepts 

      Zol Bahri, Razali, Dr.; Trevelyan, James P. (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), 2007-12-03)
      Experience in an engineering laboratory is important for engineering students and likely to enhance understanding of engineering concepts for which they have learned the theory. Although the aim of the laboratory is an ...

    • Variable structure system with sliding mode controller 

      Ahmed, A. A.; R. Badlishah, Ahmad, Dr.; Hazim, H. Tahir; Quinlan, James (Malaysian Technical Universities Network (MTUN), 2012-11-20)
      This paper describes the application of sliding mode variable structure control (SMVSC) concept for DC motor position control. A mathematical procedure for determining the values of the gains of variable structure system ...

    • Variasi bahasa istana satu legasi masyarakat Malaysia 

      Zulkeflee, Yaacob, Dr. (Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)Pusat Kajian Institusi Raja Malaysia, 2013-06-05)
      Bahasa istana merupakan kelainan kebahasaan daripada bahasa biasa dalam kalangan masyarakat Melayu khususnya dan masyarakat majmuk di Malaysia. Bahasa istana dipilih oleh pembentang kerana perbezaan sistem tatabahasa, ...

    • Variation of horizontal stiffness of laminated rubber bearings using new boundary conditions 

      Ali Karbakhsh, Ravari; Ismail, Othman, Dr.; Zainah, Ibrahim, Dr. (Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)Centre for Graduate Studies, 2010-10-16)
      Base isolation is today an accepted design philosophy for earthquake resistant design of structural system and sensitive instruments. Among the different types of base isolation bearings, laminated elastomeric isolation ...

    • Variations of Ground-level Ozone Concentration in Malaysia: a case study in West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia 

      Nur Izzah, Mohamad Hashim; Norazian, Mohamed Noor (EDP Sciences, 2016)
      Hourly ground ozone concentration, measured from the monitoring stations in the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia for the period of 10 years (2003-2012) were used to analyse the ozone characteristic in Nilai, Melaka and ...

    • Various Recognition approach in human faces 

      Karthigayan, M.; Mohd Rizon, Mohamed Juhari; Sazali, Yaacob; Nagarajan, R.; Puteh, Saad; Muhammed Firdaus, Hashim; Haniza, Yazid (Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP), 2005-12-01)
      In this paper, we review researches on human faces from aspect offace recognition and face detection. Face emotion recognition are also reviewed. The study of human faces has much assistance on computer vision and machine ...

    • Vehicle interior sound quality evaluation using energy based features 

      Allan, Melvin Andrew; Paulraj, Murugesa Pandian, Prof. Dr.; Sazali, Yaacob, Prof. Dr. (Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)Centre for Graduate Studies, 2010-10-16)
      The comfort in the car interior is already become a need for the passengers and the buyers. Due to high competition in car industries, all the car manufacturers are concentrating in improving the interior noise comfort of ...