RSS news feed From Research Gallery en-gb http://ict.edu.my http://umfacts.um.edu.my/gallery/rss/logoum.gif en-gb http://ict.edu.my http://umfacts.um.edu.my/gallery/index.php?menu=research_details&cid=176 This research is a development of a novel in-vitro three dimensional tissue-engineered oral mucosal model for the investigation of implant-soft tissue study. http://umfacts.um.edu.my/gallery/index.php?menu=research_details&cid=169 For decades, Qigong, a Chinese form of exercise, has been widely acknowledged by many Asian cancer survivors as a potent health-promoting physical activity. However, there is a lack of evidence on its effectiveness. In addition, lifestyle factors including physical activity participation is now a recommended guideline in cancer survivors care plan, to optimize potential benefits in reducing cancer recurrence and mortality. http://umfacts.um.edu.my/gallery/index.php?menu=research_details&cid=161 A model has been developed which can predict the nyquist plot of nanocomposite polymer electrolyte system (PEO - LiPF6 EC - CNT). The generalization ability of the neural network is the basic consideration of this paper. It was observed that bayesian neural network found successful in prediction of experimental results instead of time-consuming studies http://umfacts.um.edu.my/gallery/index.php?menu=research_details&cid=160 PEO based polymer electrolyte systems with various weight percent of LiPF6 has been synthesized using solution cast technique. The system with 20 wt%. LiPF6 exhibits a maximum conductivity of 10-5 S cm-1 at room temperature. The temperature dependence of ionic conductivity of the electrolytes obeys the VTF relationship. At the molecular level, FTIR studies provide strong evidence that there is a specific interaction between PEO and LiPF6. The change in peak intensity, shape and position confirms the complexation process of PEO-LiPF6 systems. The DSC curves indicate that the addition of various wt%. of LiPF6 on polymer electrolytes decreases the melting transition temperature (Tm) and degree of crystallinity of the system. http://umfacts.um.edu.my/gallery/index.php?menu=research_details&cid=166 Approximately 45% of colon cancer and 38% of breast cancer in the USA are reported as preventable every year through better diet, physical activity and weight maintenance (AICR, 2009). Survivor rates for many common cancer are on the rise (Jemal, 2006), due to declining rate of mortality (Mettlin, 1999; Greenlee, 2000), early detection and improved therapy. http://umfacts.um.edu.my/gallery/index.php?menu=research_details&cid=164 The objective of the project was achieved by producing two type of efficient turbine blade by using CFD simulation. These blades are called as uniform and non-uniform of the tip clearance. A new method of a blade fabrication and a light weight of blade material have been purposed. These could be reducing about 50 percent of manufacturing cost as well as reducing the production time. The project has developed a lab scale of water wave simulation to test and measure the efficiency of the turbine blade design. The purpose turbine blades were also tested with our portable wave energy power generator. This portable ocean wave energy power generator was running a field at east coast area at Pantai Bachok Kelantan and at Pantai University Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) http://umfacts.um.edu.my/gallery/index.php?menu=research_details&cid=152 Patient self management is an essential part of medical care for chronic diseases, its application with oncology conditions is relatively new. Cancer, particularly breast cancer, has become a form of chronic illness which requires a new model of care. http://umfacts.um.edu.my/gallery/index.php?menu=research_details&cid=148 Oral Health of the Pribumi Research Group is one of the research clusters at the Faculty of Dentistry. The objectives are to identify the prevalence of oral diseases and practices; their impact on oral health related quality of life, the occlusal trait patterns, their genomic profile in relationship to diseases particularly oral diseases and the specific prevention and promotive approaches appropriate for the target community. http://umfacts.um.edu.my/gallery/index.php?menu=research_details&cid=146 A commonly acceptable classification system is non-existent in this country. This NAPREC funded project represents a local initiative to develop a framework for the classification of office buildings in Malaysia. http://umfacts.um.edu.my/gallery/index.php?menu=research_details&cid=123 A Malaysian Oral Cancer Database and Tissue Bank (MOCDTB) system was set up to facilitate research in all aspects of oral cancer and precancer including aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, prognosis, quality of life and basis of genetics to ensure sharing of available resources. This study aims to identify the risk factors, prognostic markers and gene expression of oral cancer and precancer and its impact on patient¿s quality of life. http://umfacts.um.edu.my/gallery/index.php?menu=research_details&cid=145 This study was aimed at gauging industrys perception of industrial trainees from UM in relation to their overall performance and on the quality of their soft-skills and attributes. The data were collected through questionnaires where industry evaluators were asked to rate the quality of students on a five-point Likert scale measuring four areas of the trainees skills. The results indicate that the majority of UM students were perceived by industry as having good language and people skills. Nevertheless it is a worrying trend that between 20-28% of the students were only rated as fair for presentation and communication skills in English. Further, a sizeable number of students were perceived as lacking in sufficient expertise in technical skills, problem-solving and analytical skills. http://umfacts.um.edu.my/gallery/index.php?menu=research_details&cid=141 The study investigates the negotiation process of second-hand property and highlights the importance of triangulating approaches as a means of complementing the drawbacks of one method, thus a marriage of convenience. The need for this marriage between Conversation Analysis (CA) with Ethnography is essential. CA basically prescribes to the notion of analysing data exclusively on what the participants see and hear (Sacks et al. 1974) but the meaning intended and interpreted by the recipient differs from the obvious linguistic meaning. In view of this need to explicate speaker meaning, ethnographic information is a necessary partner. This study looks at negotiation cases which were audio recorded and data was later transcribed based on Jefferson s (1986) transcript convention. Findings reveal that this marriage of convenience provides significant results that help establish understanding of the negotiation exchange. http://umfacts.um.edu.my/gallery/index.php?menu=research_details&cid=144 The Temuan community realizes of the need to continue doing the Sewang in the face of modernity and progress. At the same time a new entertainment form, the ronggeng is becoming increasingly popular. There seems to be a clash of traditional cultural practise as exemplified by the Sewang and the new "hi-tech" entertainment of the ronggeng. http://umfacts.um.edu.my/gallery/index.php?menu=research_details&cid=143 Interior permanent-magnet (IPM) motor's increasing popular use in air-conditioners is owed to its high efficiency highest among ac and dc motors, and 30%-50% more efficient than common induction motors are. Air-conditioners guzzle power so the consequently reduced power consumption and running costs are welcome http://umfacts.um.edu.my/gallery/index.php?menu=research_details&cid=142 Kreativiti didefinisikan sebagai kemampuan untuk mencipta sesuatu yang unik, asli, berguna, bernilai dan ia berkait rapat dengan kemahiran membuat dan imaginasi. Untuk menghasilkan sesuatu yang kreatif, maka ianya harus mempunyai kecerdasan kreatif. Kecergasan kreatif mengandungi empat gaya iaitu inovatif, imaginatif, intuitif, dan ilham bagi menghasilkan sesuatu yang baru dan berbeza terutama bagi penghasilan sesebuah karya seni. http://umfacts.um.edu.my/gallery/index.php?menu=research_details&cid=140 Increased non-linear loads in electricity supply networks produce non-sinusoidal current distorted by harmonics (which must be compensated) and cause low line-power-factor (which must be corrected). The proposed combination of neural network and band-less digital hysteresis switching algorithm is a controller, forcing the supply current to be sinusoidal, have low current harmonics, and be in phase with the line voltage. http://umfacts.um.edu.my/gallery/index.php?menu=research_details&cid=139 Projek ini bertujuan untuk mengumpul dan membuat penotasian terhadap melodi-melodi syair yang ada di Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam dan juga Indonesia. Matlamat utamanya supaya melodi-melodi syair yang masih ada tidak hilang begitu saja akibat arus pemodenan. http://umfacts.um.edu.my/gallery/index.php?menu=research_details&cid=138 Environmental hazard from greenhouse gases (GHG) of fossil-fueled industries spur research into renewable-energy options and create opportunities for technology development and advancement. The Malaysia Building Integrated Photovoltaic (MBIPV) project, co-financed by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Global Environment Facility (GEF), and industry, is one such opportunity, aiming to reduce direct/indirect emissions of GHG by reducing long-term cost of BIPV technology through its increased and widespread use and through environmental and industrial policies, targeting by 2010, a 330% BIPV usage increase and 20% cost decrease. Successful achievement of these aims in Malaysia can be replicated in neighboring countries, collectively reducing GHG emission significantly. http://umfacts.um.edu.my/gallery/index.php?menu=research_details&cid=137 Articular cartilage defects, resulting from traumatic injury or degenerative disease, are world challenging clinical problems due to the markedly limited capacity for hyaline cartilage tissue to self-repair. Articular cartilage defects often progress to osteoarthritis of knee affecting an estimated 40% of people over the age of 70 in the developing countries and billions of dollars of loss in medical care and productivity annually. http://umfacts.um.edu.my/gallery/index.php?menu=research_details&cid=135 This study explores the structures and processes that constitute gender in online spaces from a linguistic point of view. Gender in cyberspace is explored through various theoretical and analytical perspectives which consider both the discursive and visual performativities of gender. The study offers various possibilities of examining gender subjectivities meaningfully in the context of online communications as well as examining ways in which online participants use the medium itself both in terms of what it affords and its constraints to construct and reconstruct gender subjectivities.