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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesA Review of Acetol: Application and ProductionMohd Hanif Mohamad, Roila Awang, Wan Md Zin Wan YunusProblem statement: Acetol is used as organic intermediates because it contains both hydroxyl and carbonyl functional groups and mainly use to produce polyols and acrolein. It also widely uses as reduced dyes and skin tanning agent. The commercially used acetol is made from petroleum-based that leads to high cost of production. Approach: This review highlighted applications of acetol and established … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 11 · 5 Oct 2011 · 11,827 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesA Review Note of KMICe 2010: Knowledge Management Initiatives to Improve Organization PerformanceWan Hussain Wan IshakProblem statement: Knowledge Management (KM) has been a practice in many organizations to improve its performance towards reaching the organization goals. Realizing its importance, University Utara Malaysia has organized a series of KM conference called KMICe that focus on the recent and novel research findings related to KM. This special issue covers articles that were presented at KMICe 2010. Conclusion: … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2011 · 8,116 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesAssessing the Usability and Accessibility of Malaysia E-Government WebsiteWan Abdul Rahim Wan Mohd Isa, Muhammad Rashideen Suhami, Noor Ilyani Safie, Siti Suhada SemsudinProblem statement: With the proliferation number existence of Malaysia e-government websites, the usability and accessibility feature may has been overlooked by website developers. Approach: The main objective of this study is to investigate the usability and accessibility of Malaysia e-government websites. The usability measures are being measured by using Nielson usability guideline for the uploading speed and page size of … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 7 Jan 2011 · 9,050 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesA Virtual Repository Approach to Departmental Information SharingZulikha Jamaludin, Wan Hussain Wan IshakProblem Statement: Realizing the difficulties in information sharing among the academicians, this study introduces an alternative information sharing model supporting information management features. Objective: The model is designed in an attempt to facilitate information distribution and information sharing at minimum effort and cost. Approach: A centralized database approach is used in the model enabling any educator in the higher learning … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 7 Jan 2011 · 8,644 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesThe Waiting Space Environment: Perception by DesignFuziah Ibrahim, Wan Mariah Wan Harun, Muna Hanim Abdul SamadProblem statement: The waiting space is the first point of perception and reality that users would encounter when they visit any health institution. The users’ experience in the waiting area is very crucial in determining their preference. The study explored the physical environment of the waiting area which affects the people’s anxiety and perception. The physical environment which links with … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 8,218 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesDetection and Localization of Anti and Pro-apoptotic mRNA Genes in Human Colorectal Cancer Using in situ RT-PCRMohd. Nazil Salleh, Boo Siaw Shi, Wan Khairuzzaman Wan Ramli et al.Problem statement: Recent studies using conventional Polymerase Chain Reaction have shown that anti-apoptotic (Cyclooxygenase-2, COX-2 and Nuclear Factor-κB, NF-κB) and proapoptotic mRNA (Bax and Bad) are involved in the tumorigenesis of colorectal cancer. The aim of this study was to localize the expression of anti and pro-apoptotic mRNA genes using Reverse Transcription in situ Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT in situ … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 7,441 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesImplementation of 5S Practices in the Manufacturing Companies: A Case StudyMohd Nizam Ab Rahman, Nor Kamaliana Khamis, Rosmaizura Mohd Zain et al.Problem statement: 5S practice is one of the techniques to improve quality environment, health and safety at the workplace. Evaluation of 5S practice can be done through implementation of 5S audit at each division in the company. Approach: Through 5S audit, it enables each company to identify the potential level of quality improvement and at the same time can analyze … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 8 · 31 Aug 2010 · 21,441 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesReference Solar Radiation Year and Some Climatology Aspects of East Coast of West MalaysiaAbdul Majeed Muzathik, Wan Mohd Norsani Bin Wan Nik, Khalid Bin Samo, Mohd Zamri IbrahimProblem statement: This study examined in detail some aspects of radiation climatology for Terengganu state in Malaysia. The geographical co-ordinates of the site are 5°10’N latitude 103°06’E longitude and 5.2 m altitude. Approach: The data used in the present study were taken from a recording data station installed at site by the Malaysian Meteorology Department (2004). In addition to this, … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2010 · 8,854 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesEffect of Nitrogen Source and Carbon to Nitrogen Ratio on Hydrogen Production using C. acetobutylicumMohd Sahaid Kalil, Hisham Salem Alshiyab, Wan Mohtar Wan YusoffProblem statement: One of the main factors influenced the bacterial productivity and total yield of hydrogen is the nitrogen source and its concentration. Approach: Using different nitrogen source with different concentration on bacterial productivity of hydrogen showed to affect on both bacterial productivity of hydrogen and biomass concentration. Results: Yeast extract as nitrogen source at concentration of 13 g L-1 … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 4, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 7,837 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesSynthesis and Characterization of Silver/Clay/Chitosan Bionanocomposites by UV-Irradiation MethodMansor Bin Ahmad, Kamyar Shameli, Majid Darroudi et al.Problem statement: Silver/Montmorillonite/Chitosan Bionanocomposites (Ag/MMT/Cts BNCs) have been synthesized by UV-irradiation reduction method in the absence of any reducing agent or heat treatment which is used to antibacterial application and medical devices. Approach: MMT, Chitosan and AgNO3 were used as a solid support, stabilizer and silver precursor, respectively. The properties of Ag/MMT/Cts BNCs were studied as a function of UV-irradiation … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 12 · 31 Dec 2009 · 8,815 accessesView PDFCite