Dual band aperture couple microstrip patch antenna using elliptical aperture shape

A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) application nowadays has become more popular. Since it allows users to access network services without being attached to a wired infrastructure. Microstrip antenna has advantages that made them a perfect candidate for the wireless local area network (WLAN) applications. Nowadays, microwave frequencies in communication and radar applications were widely used and for that, certain antenna performance requirements are needed and should be an integral part of the design process. GPS (Global Positioning System), Wireless Local area network (WLAN) are the example of applications that share a common requirement in their antennas. They all require an antenna that is small in size and volume, low in cost and weight, easy to design, and can perform efficiently at two distinct frequencies that may be separated far apart. This paper describes on the design of dual band aperture coupled microstrip patch antenna using elliptical aperture shapes that operate at 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz These designs were simulated using Computer Simulation Technology (CST) software to gain simulation results and next, this antenna were tested with vector network analyzer. Both, simulated and measured data were compared

Comparative analysis on emergence of Islamic education in Malaysia and Bangladesh

This paper explores the evolution of Islamic educational arrangement between Malaysia and Bangladesh. It is mainly focused on background, silhouette and prospect prediction of Islamic education in both countries. The point on background explains the way of introduction to Islamic education system before gaining independence from Britain.. Post-independence consequence has also discussed as the second portion of this study. Final discussion focused on the present status of Islamic education in Malaysia and Bangladesh with a comparative analysis on the subject matter

Revisiting high strength concrete using common admixtures

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A comprehensive review of barriers to a functional Zakat system in Nigeria: what needs to be done?

Purpose: Muslims in Nigeria, like in many Muslim-majority countries, are striving to have a functional Zakat system in search of solutions to the perennial problem of poverty and its damning consequences. Nevertheless, there are still unsettled concerns arising from the current and widespread implementation of dissimilar (diverse) approaches to the Zakat system in various parts of the country. The purpose of this paper is to review comprehensively what are the hindrances of a vibrant Zakat system and how far the identified impediments may affect the system in the Nigerian context.Design/methodology/approach:The methodology adopted is the review of extant relevant literature in the field of scholarly publications.Findings: The findings of this study revealed that the fragmented implementation of the Zakat system within the context of the Nigerian democratic system of government lead to the weak governance with respect to law, administration and management; lack of a generally accepted fatwa from the Muslims scholars (Ulamas); absence of Zakat accounting standard; and low compliance behavior are the major barriers that require the attention of government and other stakeholders such as the traditional leaders, the accounting regulatory bodies, the Ulamas, as well as the economic and accounting researchers.Practical implications: It was recommended that the stakeholders should make concerted efforts toward ensuring success of the Zakat system for attaining salvation in the hereafter and for social security, as well as economic prosperity. Originality/value: The paper is the first paper that comprehensively reviews previous literature in the Zakat environment on factors that become barriers to implement a comprehensive Zakat system in Nigeria