Spontaneous thrombosis in a post-traumatic Splenic pseudo-aneurysm.

Introduction: Splenic pseudo-aneurysm is an uncommon complication following splenic injury caused by blunt abdominal trauma. Pseudo-aneurysm is usually treated with splenic arterial embolisation. Spontaneous thrombosis of a splenic pseudo-aneurysm can occur but it is rare. Method: We report a case of spontaneous thrombosis in a post-traumatic splenic pseudo-aneurysm. The patient was managed conservatively as he was haemodynamically stable with a repeat CT scan on the 7th day showing a tubular enhancing structure in the upper pole of the spleen demonstrating the same attenuation value . Conclusion: This case illustrates a spontaneous resolution of splenic pseudo-aneurysm, which is a rare outcome of the condition

Good governance according to Islamic perspective

The objectives of the professional agencies must embody provisions that promote good governance and embrace values of integrity and accountability and seek support from the public and the government of the day to provide an independent view on all matters. The universal truth is that everything should be done in the public good. Professionals form the backbone of human infrastructure in any economy, politics, social and legal growth. Their contributions through professional performance enhance the good delivery system that facilitates policies making and management for public sector. They provide the skills and talent in balancing the pursuits of maximization of services. The expression “good governance” has been constantly used lately in both public sector as well as private sector in Malaysia. In the context of a private body, it should be within the framework of the statute, which governs the body and also its constitution. In the public sector, it means that the administrators should act professionally and not to abuse or misuse the power or authority given to them. They are regarded as the trustees of the public at large. The scope of this article is on good public governance in the public sector or to be exact, good governmental administration as interpreted by the judiciary especially through its judicial review power and Islamic Perspective based on the principles of Maqasid As Shariah (Objectives of Islamic Law)

Effect of Particle Size on Young's Modulus of Carbon from Oil Palm Bunches

In an effort to use oil palm empty fruit bunches (EFB) for making carbon products, EFB was ground and pelletized. The pellets were carbonized in vacuo up to 1000°C, using a heating rate of about 200°C/h. Young's modulus of the carbon pellets was measured using the ultrasonic technique. The data shows that Young's modulus is significantly dependent on the particle size of the powder used in the preparation of the green body. Young's modulus of carbon pellets made from smaller particles (70% powder with size ~ 50 11m plus 30% powder with 50 11m ~ size ~ 150 11m) and larger particles (100% powder with 50 11m ~ size ~ 150 pm) was 1.02 GPa and 0.78 GPa respectively. These values appear to be about 5 to 6 times smaller than those of the carbon samples directly prepared from the endocarp of babassu coconut and about 9 times smaller than that of the carbon product from General Electric Company

Maintainability factors for robust maintainance integrated design (R-MInD) in building design

Building maintainability considerations relate to the extent to which the building maintenance tasks could be seen as being achievable. The purposes of incorporating good maintainability considerations into building designs are to achieve high building performance, ease day-to-day housekeeping tasks, make the building adaptable for future needs and maintain a stable usage cost throughout the building’s design life. This paper identifies the factors suitable for building maintainability interaction evaluation for a robust building design. The evaluation will be used as a holistic evaluation of variable interaction during operational stage, to reduce future maintenance difficulties and cost. The maintainability interaction evaluation has a multidimensional diagnosis system which consists of controlled and uncontrolled factors. The data collection method in this research includes an expert panel interview using prepared semi-structured interview questions and a questionnaire survey to identify the maintainability factors in fulfilling the maintenance-related needs of the building. This research identifies maintainability factors by applying partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) technique. From this research, it is found that the controlled factors are conformance and compliance to regulation and standard; and building services integration while the uncontrolled factors are space planning and, material and equipment selection

Application of multi dimensional diagnosis system or P diagram in building design

Current building design is heavily influenced by design of experiment approach where the analysis is based on computation of factor by factor for evaluation of variability in product characteristics. The outcome of the analysis is not focused on performance during operation. A method such as Robust Engineering (RE) approach in manufacturing has been shown to improve the product’s engineered quality and performance. The RE approach focuses on the interaction of control and uncontrolled factors using a multidimensional diagnosis system. It focuses on stabilizing product characteristics for better performance during operation. The aim of this research is to assess the potential of applying the multidimensional diagnosis system in building design. The luminaires design was selected as an example in this study. The control and uncontrolled factors are developed based on brainstorming sessions with experts. The analysis uses the orthogonal array to execute a balanced design. This paper proposed an approach that is more efficient using energy thinking and interaction of control and un-control factors of luminaires design. The main advantage using this approach compared to the conventioanal approach is that it utilises the technical information to optimize the design. It produces a robust design that is less sensitive to variation during operation

Overview of open source augmented reality toolkit

Augmented reality or also known as AR is not a new technology. The technology has existed for almost 40 years ago after Ivan Sutherland introduced the first virtual reality (VR) application. At that time, works and research were mainly concerned to establish the hardware aspects of the technology. The head-mounted display (HMD) or some might called head-worn display is the result of augmented reality research and also one of the fundamental equipment for accessing the technology. As time goes by, the augmented reality technology has begin to mature to a point where the hardware cost and capabilities have collided to deliver a more feasible AR thus enable the rapid development of AR applications in many fields including education. To create a non-commercial AR application specifically for education, the ARToolkit can be taken into consideration. ARToolkit is the product of AR community and it is registered under the GNU General Public License. The user is provided with basic source code that lets the user easily develop Augmented Reality applications. Despite the fact that AR is not a new technology, people may unaware or unfamiliar with its existence. Therefore this paper is intended to (1) give an overview of augmented reality; and provides (2) solution to the technical problems that one’s will face in setting up open-source augmented reality toolkit

Conceptualizing Legal Harmonization Approach In Malaysia

Legal harmonization is a fundamental notion of comparative law that has been on the international and national agendas for the last decade. Harmonization, which derives from the word “harmony,”  has a variety of meanings, one of which, in the perspective of the discussion of this topic, is the readiness and the openness to recognize, acknowledge, adopt, or accept anything produced, practiced by or originating from man-made laws, modern secular traditions, customs and usages, cultures, societies, systems or institutions which is considered to be in “harmony” with or not opposed to the worldview, principles, values, teachings, and norms of Islam. Thus, the conceptualizing approach of harmonization of legal knowledge and education is a process of actualizing the divine imperatives in the legal arena. In Malaysia, several endeavors have sought the similarity between legal rules from different jurisdictions; however, their achievements remain contested since there is no comprehensive understanding of the nature and extent of harmonization. Thus, this article examines different facets of harmonization by considering it a legal phenomenon instead of a distinct process of drafting similar rules. Adopting a comprehensive understanding of harmonization as a legal phenomenon may help better assess the strengths of the implementation processes and formulate adequate new legal endeavors

Restorative Model: the Alternative Justice Response to the Victims of Sexual Violence

It is seen there is no proper repositioning of the victims of sexual crimes since the process of contrarian justice is only concerning the sexual offender. Alternative justice models for victims of sexual crimes by involving them in the judiciary process result is necessary to do. However, there is a command from the court for an offender in indemnification though recompensing judgment by Criminal Procedure Code is legitimated. Examining compensation for the victim and urging a legitimated system as alternative justice models for sexual criminal crimes are the aims of this study. The legitimated system as alternative justice which will be recommended in this article is mechanism suitable for justice administration in Malaysia. Through recompensing as well as indemnification, it is considered as a model that can make an impact in restorative justice as the response of alternative justice. Victim Compensation Scheme (VCS) is aimed to be formed and applied with the control of the Criminal Procedure Code too. Keywords: Response of Alternative Justice, Sexual Force Victim

The Position and Application of Islamic Legal Maxims (Qawaaid Al-Fiqhiyyah) in the Law of Evidence (Turuq Al-Hukmiyyah)

The Position and Application of Islamic Legal Maxims (Qawaaid Al-Fiqhiyyah) in the Law of Evidence (Turuq Al-Hukmiyyah)Islamic legal maxims had always held and will continue to hold a special position in jurisprudence. Jurists of all schools generally accept legal maxims as a basis of coming up with Shariah opinions. This is especially true if these maxims are based on the Holy Quran and the Prophetic traditions. Legal maxims can be used as evidence in extracting rules if it is based on the Holy Quran and the Sunnah because its use is an extension of the original proof, and thus, this article will relate some of the important legal maxims relating to the law of evidence.

Good Governance According to Islamic Perspective

The objectives of the professional agencies must embody provisions that promote good governance and embrace values of integrity and accountability and seek support from the public and the government of the day to provide an independent view on all matters. The universal truth is that everything should be done in the public good. Professionals form the backbone of human infrastructure in any economy, politics, social and legal growth. Their contributions through professional performance enhance the good delivery system that facilitates policies making and management for public sector. They provide the skills and talent in balancing the pursuits of maximization of services. The expression “good governance” has constantly been used lately in both public sector as well as private sector in Malaysia. In the context of a private body, it should be within the framework of the statute, which governs the body and also its constitution. In the public sector, it means that the administrators should act professionally and not to abuse or misuse the power or authority given to them. They are regarded as the trustees of the public at large. The scope of this article is on good public governance in the public sector or to be exact, good governmental administration as interpreted by the judiciary especially through its judicial review power and Islamic Perspective based on the principles of Maqasid As Shariah (Objectives of Islamic Law). Keywords: Good Governance, Public Sector, Malaysian Law, Islamic Perspective, Maqasid As-Shariah