This I Believe

Ada tiga komponen utama teknologi yang dominan mengikat siaran televisi, yaitu teknologi komputer, telekomunikasi dan pesawat televisi itu sendiri.viii, 331 hlm.; 19 c

Dasar Buku Negara

Dasar Buku Negara telah disusun beberapa tahun yang lalu dan ka li ini diterbitkan untuk diedarkan kepada orang ramai, khususnya mereka yang berkecimpung di dalam bidang perbukuan. (ni adalah suatu usaha yang baik supaya tujuan Dasar Buku Negara ini dapat didedahkan dengan meluasnya dan difahami oleh masyarakat umum. Antara matlamat utama Dasar Buku Negara ialah untuk meningkatkan taraf profesionalisme di dalam industri perbukuan. Seiain itu ialah untuk mewujudkan masyarakat yang berbudaya membaca dan bermaklumat. Kedua-dua matlamat ini sekiranya tercapai bermakna kita bukan sahaja mampu meningkatkan mutu penerbitan buku, tetapi juga dapat memperkaya fikiran masyarakat kita. Kadar celik huruf yang agak tinggi di negara ini perlu dipupuk dengan tabiat suka membaca. Tetapi itu sahaja belumlah memadai kalau bahan bacaan yang dibaca itu kurang bermutu dan kurang mencabar. Kanak-kanak seharusnyalah didedahkan kepada bahanbahan bacaan yang boleh memperkaya akal, akhlak dan fikiran rakyat jelata

Total Quality Management Approach for Malaysian SMEs: Conceptual Framework

Abstract Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs

ANALYSIS OF ETHANOL USING COPPER AND NICKEL SHEET ELECTRODES BY CYCLIC VOLTAMMETRY

Abstract Analysis of ethanol using copper and nickel sheet electrodes by cyclic voltammetry (CV) method has been carried out. The linear correlations between ethanol concentrations with current density were recorded for both electrodes. The results, of the study showed that the correlation coefficient using Cu electrode was r = 0.9957 and limit of detection of 0.5% (v/v) comparatively, by Ni electrode the correlation coefficient of obtained r = 0.9956 with the same limit of detection with Cu electrode. As a conclusion, it can be made that Cu electrode was a better electrode compared to Ni electrode for analyzing of ethanol using CV method, however it was observed that Cu electrode was easily oxidized by the formation of metal oxide on the electrode surface compared to Ni electrode. Abstrak Satu kajian analisis etanol menggunakan elektrod kepingan kuprum dan nikel menggunakan kaedah voltammetri berkitar (CV) telah dijalankan. Hubungan linear antara kepekatan etanol dengan ketumpatan arus telah direkodkan untuk kedua-dua elektrod. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa pekali korelasi daripada graf tentukuran menggunakan elektrod Cu ialah r = 0.9957 dengan had pengesanan 0.5% (v/v) berbanding dengan elektrod Ni dengan pekali korelasi ialah r = 0.9956 dan had pengesanan sama dengan elektrod Cu. Kesimpulannya, elektrod Cu lebih baik berbanding elektrod Ni untuk analisis etanol menggunakan kaedah CV. Walau bagaimanapun, hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa elektrod Cu lebih mudah mengalami proses pengoksidaan dalam larutan alkali dan membentuk sebatian logam oksida di permukaan elektrod berbanding elektrod Ni. Introduction Alcohols in so many beverages require to be analyzed for the purpose of observation, health and commerce. The most used method for the determination of ethanol in beverages is based on the separation of compound by distillation for further measurement of a physical property such as the specific gravity. Instrumental methods such as liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, near and mid-spectroscopy, fluorimetry and colorimetry have also been describe

Forensic entomology of high-rise buildings in Malaysia: Three case reports

Abstract. The distributions of flies are not only confined to ground level but can also be at higher altitudes. Here, we report three forensic cases involving dipterans in high-rise buildings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Case 1 involved a corpse of adult female found at the top floor of a fifteen-story apartment. Case 2 dealt with a body of a 75-year-old female discovered in a bedroom on the eleventh floor of an eighteen-story building, while Case 3 was a 52-year-old male found in his fifth floor shop house. Interestingly, entomological analysis revealed that all corpses were infested with similar Dipterans: Megaselia scalaris (Loew) (Diptera: Phoridae), Synthesiomyia nudiseta (Wulp) (Diptera: Muscidae) and sarcophagid (Diptera: Sarcophagidae). The first two species were commonly associated with corpses found indoors at ground level. We noted the additional occurrence of blowflies Chrysomya megacephala (Fabricius) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) and Chrysomya rufifacies Macquart (Diptera: Calliphoridae) larvae in Case 2 and Case 3, respectively. Findings from this study are significant as they demonstrate that certain groups of fly can locate dead bodies even in high-rise buildings. Forensic entomofauna research on corpses found at high elevation is scarce and our study has highlighted the peculiarity of the fly species involved in Malaysia

during the 2009 Prime Expedition Scientific Cruise (PESC-09)

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Spin Capability in Teaching the Skills of Listening and Understanding

Abstract: Some of teaching staff among faculty members face problems during their use of automated computer lab, as there have been some obstacles make it difficult to carry out the functions of teaching the four language skills by the teacher. This research paper attempts to clarify some of the mechanisms that facilitate the teaching of modern Arabic language, by highlighting the experience that acquired during teaching the four linguistic skills. This paper, will state the foundations of computer lab usage and style, as well as explaining the software and its techniques that has been used during the listening and understanding model. This paper also shows how to link these programs to the electronic education (Spin) using at the National University of Malaysia. Besides, the results that have been derived, recommendations, and obstacles to face the staff during teaching the course of Arabic language classes in the computer lab. With the rapid advances in information systems and communication, a direct interaction between the teacher, the student, and textbook is no longer considered the only effective method to receive knowledge. Instead, multiple sources of knowledge have been introduced following various communication means and personal experiences to interact with colleagues and with teachers via computers. The student is no longer required to carry his school bag filled with books and papers, but enough to carry just a CD containing hundreds of thousands of pages. Moreover, it gave him opportunities to connect with local and international information net, access to the libraries, museums and various sources of information. This development has led to fundamental changes in the methods of teaching and learning, known as e-Learning which was one of such changes. The importance of teaching experience was shown very clearly in the importance of digital curriculum, which represents a new form of communication between the teacher and the learner in the field of knowledge. It was considered as the alternative method to the traditional approach, which has been providing the learner with knowledge through linking contact between the school textbook and the teacher

Trade Liberalization and Economic Growth: New Evidence from Afghanistan and Seven ECO Member Countries

ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to investigate the dynamic relationship between trade liberalization and economic growth of Afghanistan and selected members of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), for the period (2001 to 2012) using yearly data from World Development Indicator (WDI). Our observation includes a few less developed countries, some of which have less than $1000 per capita income. We use volume of trade as share of GDP for liberalization measurement. Our econometric estimation is based on first step and second step system GMM to investigate the dynamic relationship between trade liberalization and economic growth. The empirical finding of this paper suggests a robust and highly significant positive relationship between trade liberalization and economic growth. In conclusion the result of this paper suggests that moving toward economic integration is not harmful even for less developed economies, rather it enhances economic growth

Characterisation of full-length cDNA sequences provides insights into the Eimeria tenellatranscriptome

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Eimeria tenella </it>is an apicomplexan parasite that causes coccidiosis in the domestic fowl. Infection with this parasite is diagnosed frequently in intensively reared poultry and its control is usually accorded a high priority, especially in chickens raised for meat. Prophylactic chemotherapy has been the primary method used for the control of coccidiosis. However, drug efficacy can be compromised by drug-resistant parasites and the lack of new drugs highlights demands for alternative control strategies including vaccination. In the long term, sustainable control of coccidiosis will most likely be achieved through integrated drug and vaccination programmes. Characterisation of the <it>E. tenella </it>transcriptome may provide a better understanding of the biology of the parasite and aid in the development of a more effective control for coccidiosis.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>More than 15,000 partial sequences were generated from the 5' and 3' ends of clones randomly selected from an <it>E. tenella </it>second generation merozoite full-length cDNA library. Clustering of these sequences produced 1,529 unique transcripts (UTs). Based on the transcript assembly and subsequently primer walking, 433 full-length cDNA sequences were successfully generated. These sequences varied in length, ranging from 441 bp to 3,083 bp, with an average size of 1,647 bp. Simple sequence repeat (SSR) analysis identified CAG as the most abundant trinucleotide motif, while codon usage analysis revealed that the ten most infrequently used codons in <it>E. tenella </it>are UAU, UGU, GUA, CAU, AUA, CGA, UUA, CUA, CGU and AGU. Subsequent analysis of the <it>E. tenella </it>complete coding sequences identified 25 putative secretory and 60 putative surface proteins, all of which are now rational candidates for development as recombinant vaccines or drug targets in the effort to control avian coccidiosis.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>This paper describes the generation and characterisation of full-length cDNA sequences from <it>E. tenella </it>second generation merozoites and provides new insights into the <it>E. tenella </it>transcriptome. The data generated will be useful for the development and validation of diagnostic and control strategies for coccidiosis and will be of value in annotation of the <it>E. tenella </it>genome sequence.</p