UniKL IR: Recent submissions

  • Govt - linked varsities launch flexible curriculum 
    Unknown author (The Star, 2021-08-12)
  • Viscosity of mono vs hybrid nanofluids: Measurement and comparison 
    Fadzli, K.; Abdullah, M.Z.; Mazlan, N.M.; Mohamaed, A.R.; Janvekar, A.A.; Nasir, F.M. (IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2020)
    The authors aimed to look into the viscosity investigation of mono and hybrid Aluminium Oxide/Silicon Oxide (Al2O3/SiO) based nanofluids. The viscosity methods were carried out for mono nanofluids as well as hybrid nanofluid, ...
  • Simulation of SPWM fed three-phase induction motor drive mathematical model using MATLAB simulink 
    Rasyadan, A.; Yaacob, S.; Krishnan, P.; Rizon, M.; Ang, C.K. (2020)
    Three-phase induction motors are used in a vast area of applications mainly due to their simplicity, ruggedness and high reliability. With recent advancement in semiconductor technologies, the use of fixed speed induction ...
  • Scale adaptive region covariance descriptor for visual tracking 
    Abu Hassan M.F.; Pri A.S.; Ahmad Z.; Tuan Dir T.M.A. (IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2020)
    This paper presents an adaptive approach for scale estimation in a tracking-by detection framework. The proposed method works by learning covariance descriptor based on multi-layer instance search region. Our results show ...
  • Optimization of Sintering Parameters of 316L Stainless Steel for In-Situ Nitrogen Absorption and Surface Nitriding Using Response Surface Methodology 
    Ali, S.; Rani, A.M.A.; Mufti, R.A.; Ahmed, S.W.; Baig, Z.; Hastuty, S.; Razak, M.A.; Aliyu, A.A. (Processes, 2020)
    This research investigates the simultaneous sintering and surface nitriding of 316L stainless steel alloy using powder metallurgy method. The influence of sintering temperature and dwell time are investigated for maximum ...
  • Numerical Investigation of Fluid Flow and In-Cylinder Air Flow Characteristics for Higher Viscosity Fuel Applications 
    Hamid M.F.; Idroas M.Y.; Sa'ad S.; Heng T.Y.; Mat S.C.; Alauddin Z.A.Z.; Shamsuddin K.A.; Shuib R.K.; Abdullah M.K. (Processes, 2020)
    Generally, the compression ignition (CI) engine that runs with emulsified biofuel (EB) or higher viscosity fuel experiences inferior performance and a higher emission compared to petro diesel engines. The modification is ...
  • Monitoring of Gear Surface Roughness in Angle Grinder using Vibration Analysis 
    Yusuf, Z.N.M.; Sidek, N.S.D.; Hamid, M.N.A.; Teoh, P.Y. (IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2020)
    This paper aims to provide the relation between surface roughness of angle grinder towards vibration amplitude. Prolong usage of angle grinder over excessive force will affect the performance of angle grinder where it tends ...
  • Modelling and Closed-loop Control System for Magnetorheological Elastomer Linear Actuator 
    M N Hazwan Hadzir; Muhamad Husaini Abu Bakar; Ishak Haji Abdul Azid (IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2020)
    Controlling the actuator in micro to microscale positioning is the challenge in the development of smart material actuator. The design of the existing commercial piezoelectric actuator is limited due to the material ...
  • Investigation of Scribing Quality Defect of Thin Film Solar Cell Using Machine Vision 
    R Shuaimi; R C Ismail; M N Hazwan Hadzir; M N M Isa; A B Jambek (IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2020)
    Laser micromachining provide significant effect in thin film solar industrial field especially in determining cell efficiency of each panels. However, there is an issue in determining scribing failure or defect on solar ...
  • Evaluation of clinacanthus nutans leaves extract on prothrombin time and activated partial prothrombin time test 
    Abd Rahman, Nur Farahhim; Muhsin, Azlina; Che Azmi, Norhaida (J. K. Welfare and Pharmascope Foundation, 2020-01-08)
    Limitations in existing anticoagulants have prompted a search for the natural origin of anticoagulants. Since there is an increasing need to source for pharmacological and medicinal materials from a plant source, thus an ...
  • Effects of Urban Morphology on Microclimate Parameters in an Urban University Campus 
    Zaki, Sheikh Ahmad; Othman, Nurnida Elmira; Syahidah, Siti Wan; Yakub, Fitri; Muhammad-Sukki, Firdaus; Ardila-Rey, Jorge Alfredo; Shahidan, Mohd Fairuz; Mohd Saudi, Ahmad Shakir (MDPI AG, 2020-04-01)
    This study investigated the effects of urban morphology on microclimate parameters in an urban university campus in Malaysia. Outdoor air temperatures (Tout) were recorded at eight different locations inside the campus for ...
  • Effects of Roadside Trees and Road Orientation on Thermal Environment in a Tropical City 
    Zaki, Sheikh Ahmad; Toh, Hai Jian; Yakub, Fitri; Mohd Saudi, Ahmad Shakir; Ardila-Rey, Jorge Alfredo; Muhammad-Sukki, Firdaus (MDPI AG, 2020-02-01)
    Emerging tropical cities are experiencing rapid population growth and development, which can greatly affect the thermal environments. The effects of roadside trees and road orientation on the outdoor thermal environment ...
  • Assessing of water quality and sedimentation problems in lata sungai limau, Malaysia 
    Kamarudin, Mohd Khairul Amri; Abd Wahab, Noorjima; Abu Samah, Mohd Armi; Mohd Saudi, Ahmad Shakir; Ismail, Azimah; Toriman, Mohd Ekhwan; Mohd Hamzah, Firdaus; Muhammad Hafiz, Md Saad; Hoe, Loh Ing; Md Bati, Siti Nor Aisyah (Desalination Publications, 2020-05)
    Sedimentation problem and water quality deterioration are the occurrences happened along the river basin especially at main river basin in Malaysia. The main objective of this study to review the sedimentation problems and ...
  • Anti-diabetic activity of diphenhydramine in diabetic rats 
    Chayng, Pang Jyh; Ambia, Kaswandi Md; Ain, Nurul; Noah, Rahim Md (J. K. Welfare and Pharmascope Foundation, 2020-09-22)
    The purpose of this project is to study the anti-diabetic effect of diphenhy-dramine on a diabetic rat model. A total of Twenty male Sprague Dawley rats were used and it randomly distributed into four groups which are Group ...
  • Helping student feel at home 
    Unknown author (The Star, 2021-08-05)
  • FAULT DETECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM 
    M.F.M. Alkbir; Adnan Bakri; Fatihhi Januddi; Adam Syafiq Bin Safian; Mussa M Bahour; (UniKL MITEC) (2021-07-26)
    In this paper, a fault detection and diagnosis method is proposed and air quality parameters are considered. Modern mechanical and electrical tools such as digital power meters have been used in a variety of wiring systems ...
  • Effect of Hybridization on the Mechanical Performances of Bamboo-Glass Hybrid Polypropylene Composites 
    Nurul Zuhairah Mahmud Zuhudi; Krishnan Jayaraman; Richard J.T.Lin (Science and Engineering Research Support Society, 2020-04-23)
    In the last decade, short natural fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composites have gained various focusses, due to their potential performances in various engineering applications. However, natural fibre fabrics have the ...
  • EXPLORING COVID-19 PANDEMIC: ITS IMPACT TO GLOBAL AVIATION INDUSTRY AND THE KEY STRATEGY 
    Nor Aida Abdul Rahman; Suzari Abdul Rahim; Md Fauzi Ahmad; Hafizuddin-Syah, B.A.M (Science and Engineering Research Support Society, 2020-04-11)
    Following the current outbreak of the novel pandemic COVID-19 or known as Coronavirus which started in Wuhan, China in December 2019, the virus has rapidly spreads to almost 120 countries around the world. COVID-19 outbreak ...
  • Ground Positioning System (GPS) Spoofing Avoidance Utilizing Frequency Selective Surface (FSS) Method 
    Norhashim, N.,Mohd Kamal, N.L.,Sahwee, Z.,Lott, N.,Abdul Hamid, S., Wan Jusoh, W.N.B., Ahmad, S., Mahmood, A.S., Ahmad Ruzaini, A.I. (Institute of Advanced Scientific Research, Inc., 2020)
    Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) has gained increasing interests from the industry and academia as it has a variety of emerging applications, such as aerial sensors, flying base stations and mobile relays. UAVs operate in two ...
  • DRAG FORCES TEST FOR LOW SUBSONIC SMALL-SCALE OPEN-CIRCUIT WIND TUNNEL 
    Nur Faraihan Zulkefli; Muhammad Al-‘Azam Abd Aziz; Nurhayati Mohd Nur (Science and Engineering Research Support Society, 2020-04-11)
    The small-scale open-circuit wind tunnel has been constructed using CATIA software. The drag coefficient performed at velocity 2.5m/s, 5m/s and 10m/s correspond to Reynolds number 25 000, 50 000 and 100 000 in low subsonic ...