Pre-Interaction Identification by Dynamic Grip Classification

We present a novel authentication method to identify users as they pick up a mobile device. We use a combination of back-of-device capacitive sensing and accelerometer measurements to perform classification, and obtain increased performance compared to previous accelerometer-only approaches. Our initial results suggest that users can be reliably identified during the pick-up movement before interaction commences

The determinants of non-financing income: An analysis on islamic banks in Malaysia

This study analyzes the determinants of non-financing income among the 10 selected Islamic banks in Malaysia. A comprehensive analysis of the 10 Islamic banks in Malaysia has been conducted over the period 2012 up to 2018. The main objective of this study is to examine the relationship between non-financing income for Islamic banks in Malaysia with determinants factors such as the size of the bank, core deposits from customers, return on asset and provision of loan losses. This study has adopted a few types of analysis methods including descriptive analysis, pearson correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis to examine the relationship among all of the variables. Based on the findings of this study, all of the independent variables (the size of the bank, core deposits from customers, return on asset and provision of loan losses) are significant in determining the non-financing income for Islamic banks in Malaysia. The findings also imply a consistency to previous studies from different background of bank’s type and period covered. Now, non-financing income becomes a vital element in increasing and boosting banks’ revenues

The impact of headmaster distributive leadership towards professional learning communities

Effective school leadership has a massive impact on excellence and success. This study was conducted to identify distributive leadership and professional learning communities (PLC) practice in cluster primary schools of excellence (CPSE) in Kedah, Malaysia. This study also aimed to analyze the extent of principals’ distributive leadership influencing PLC practices and examine the relationship between these two variables. A total of 162 respondents from randomly selected five primary schools participated in the survey. The findings showed that the level of distributive leadership (M=4.4, SD=0.4) and teacher PLC practice (M=4.3, SD=0.4) were very high. The findings also showed a strong and significant positive relationship between principals’ distributive leadership and teachers’ PLC practice (r=.72). Furthermore, the findings indicated the existence of a strong influence for all dimensions of distributive leadership on PLC practices (r2=.60, p<.05). The findings of this study can be used as an essential guide in improving skills, adding knowledge of leadership management, and enhancing PLC practices in producing positive work culture towards realizing educational excellence

The development of continuous hydrographic datum using geodetic based approaches: A review

The development of a continuous hydrographic datum along the coastal region for a precise datum determination for any hydrographic survey works is very important. The development started in 2005 by France that developed the first phase of Bathymetry with reference to the Ellipsoid (BATHYELLI) and its second phase in 2011. Then in 2009, the United Kingdom with collaboration with Ireland developed the Vertical Offshore Reference Frame (VORF), followed by the Continuous Chart Datum for Canadian Water (CCDCW) in 2010 by the Canadian Hydrographic Services (CHS) and Canadian Geodetic Survey (CGS). Then in 2018, Netherlands and Belgium collaborate to develop Vertical Reference Frame for the Netherlands (NEVREF) that consist of two elements which are Netherlands Quasi-Geoid 2018 (NLGEO2018) model and also Netherlands Lowest Astronomical Tide 2018 (NLLAT2018) model. Finally, the latest development of continuous hydrographic datum was conducted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in 2019, a system known as Saudi Continuous Chart Datum (SCCD). Therefore, this paper provides a review of the approaches in creating a continuous hydrographic datum which encompasses the usage of tide gauge station, satellite altimetry, and interpolation algorithm, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Digital Elevation Model (DEM), Geoid Model and Hydrodynamic Ocean Tide Models. The findings show that the integration of tidal station, satellite altimetry, GNSS levelling and geoid model is the most appropriate solution for a continuous and accurate hydrographic datum along the coastal line. Finally, the future research direction is also discussed in this review paper

28 frames later: predicting screen touches from back-of-device grip changes

We demonstrate that front-of-screen targeting on mobile phones can be predicted from back-of-device grip manipulations. Using simple, low-resolution capacitive touch sensors placed around a standard phone, we outline a machine learning approach to modelling the grip modulation and inferring front-of-screen touch targets. We experimentally demonstrate that grip is a remarkably good predictor of touch, and we can predict touch position 200ms before contact with an accuracy of 18mm

The moderating role of corporate governance on tax incentives and real investments

Tax incentives have extensively been employed to promote real investment in the manufacturing sector. This study unravels reservations about investment tax incentives and real investment’s positive relationship with corporate governance moderation over the study period of 2001 to 2015. It is further supported that although specific investment tax incentives of PS and RA exhibit a positive relationship with real investment, ITA displays a negative relationship with real investment, and the interactions of corporate governance have consistent negative relationships with real investment. This study recommends the recognition of the importance of corporate governance as an integral part of investment tax incentives and real investment establishment

Single molecule thin film featuring disubstituted thiourea (TU) doped with chlorophyll as potential active layer in photovoltaic cell

The versatility of conjugated thiourea compound enhances the development of molecular wire architectures due to the overlapping of π-electrons which can be applied as potential organic solar cell (OSC). Hence, new innovational and breakthrough are needed for OSC molecules to become competitive in the future since they represent lower cost and more flexible devices, tunable electronic properties and easier processing compared to other organic molecules. Due to this interest, a study on the performance of essentially linear conjugated organic compound based on Donor (D)-π-Acceptor (A) system which featuring D-ArNHC=SNH-A-NHC=SNHAr-D to act as potential active layer in OSC was carried out. The synthesized compound was successfully designed, prepared, and characterized prior to form thin film. The compound was then spectroscopically and analytically characterized via ¹H and 13C Multi-Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR), UV-Visible Analysis (UV-Vis), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), CHNS Elemental Microanalysis as well as Cyclic Voltammetry (CV) analysis. In turn, it was fabricated on Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) substrate before its conductivity behaviour, efficiency and OSC parameter were evaluated by Four Point Probe. From the electrical conductivity study, it revealed that it performed better and higher conductivity with the presence of chlorophyll (CHLO) under maximum light intensity of 100 Wm-2. The result shows the electrical conductivity increases with the increasing of the light intensity. The electrical conductivity of the thin films shows the conductivity of 0.2040 Scm-1 (with CHLO) compares to 0.1472 Scm-1 (without CHLO) under maximum light intensity. From the result obtained, it clearly shows the synthesized compound has great potential to act as an active layer in photovoltaic cell. Therefore, further investigation on photovoltaic studies on the similar molecular system should be seriously considered for further development in molecular electronics application

The determinants of non-financing income: An analysis on Islamic banks in Malaysia

This study analyzes the determinants of non-financing income among the 10 selected Islamic banks in Malaysia. A comprehensive analysis of the 10 Islamic banks in Malaysia has been conducted over the period 2012 up to 2018. The main objective of this study is to examine the relationship between non-financing income for Islamic banks in Malaysia with determinants factors such as the size of the bank, core deposits from customers, return on asset and provision of loan losses. This study has adopted a few types of analysis methods including descriptive analysis, pearson correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis to examine the relationship among all of the variables. Based on the findings of this study, all of the independent variables (the size of the bank, core deposits from customers, return on asset and provision of loan losses) are significant in determining the non-financing income for Islamic banks in Malaysia. The findings also imply a consistency to previous studies from different background of bank’s type and period covered. Now, non-financing income becomes a vital element in increasing and boosting banks’ revenues

Bioelectricity generation in economic crops at aquaponics system using plant microbial fuel cell

Sustainability has been one of the most important topics discussed lately-part of sustain ability strategies focusing on global warming and food security issues. Alternative energy sources of various kinds have been explored and applied to mitigate the impact of fossil fuels in the last decade. The electricity generation from living plants has evolved as a new alternative renewable energy source known as a plant microbial fuel cell (PMFC). This paper investigated the bioelectricity generation in economic crops at aquaponics systems using PMFC. The result reveals that economic crops could generate bioelectricity using the PMFC. In the experiment, a single-chamber PMFC configuration was conducted on two economic crops, chilli and okra, with graphite felt as an electrode. As a result, chilli generated 19.58 nW while okra generated 17.00 nW, where chilli outperformed the okra in terms of power generation

Phytoremediation of Arsenic from Mine Waste by Jatropha Curcas

The increasing activities of mining industries had led to anincreasing number of mine tailings. Mine tailings containing a high concentration of heavy metal such as arsenic generated from the refining process contributes to the pollution of the environment and brings harmful effects to human health. Phytoremediation is an emerging technology that adoptsthe ability of the plant to accumulate heavy metals for remediation of the environment. Jatropha curcas was chosen as a candidate in this work due to its potential in accumulating heavy metals in its tissues and consequently could remediate the polluted area. The concentrationof arsenic in the root and leaf tissues were analysed after the plants were planted in the tailings for one month. The accumulation of arsenic was higher in the root tissues compared to leaf tissue. Furthermore, the translocation factor (TF) of Jatropha curcas was detected around 0.010 to 0.015. The arsenic reduction in the tailings isabout 80% after the remediation. Overall, this work may provide a preliminary inference on the Jatropha curcas in phytoremediation of arsenic from mine tailings