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168 articles for “Mala”
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The Development of the Quality Assurance Approach in the Building Construction Industry; the Malaysian Context
Abstract: This paper reviews the quality assurance approach which may have a huge potential impact in Malaysia’s construction industry. Rather than the price of the product alone, it has been stated by many previous researchers that a better product quality will serve as an advantage in sustaining the competition that emerges in the construction market. Recently, quality has been identified as one of the basic requirements that the clients tend to …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 66–74 Read article
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The Relationship between Motives and Benefits on Adopting QLASSIC–CIS 7:2006 in Malaysia Construction Industry
Abstract: This paper reviews on the building contractors motivating factors on adopting the newly imposed quality assurance initiative in Malaysia’s construction industry. The quality assurance initiative named Quality Assessment System in Construction (QLASSIC) – The Construction Industry Standard (CIS) – CIS 7:2006. It is introduced by the Construction Industry Development Board of Malaysia (CIDB). This QLASSIC system consists of a building construction standard where all the contractors must follow the specifications, …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 75–86 Read article
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Slope Remedial Work at Bukit Nanas, Malaysia
Abstract: Bukit Nanas is located in the center of Kuala Lumpur. A massive slope failure has occurred at Bukit Nanas that caused tremendous effects, where nine vehicles were buried and causing a massive traffic jam due to main road closure. A slope remedial work needs to be undertaken to rehabilitate the slope, since this location is critical as it connects many places in Kuala Lumpur. Slope stability analysis was carried out …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Health Literacy and Self-Care Management Among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus in a Selected Private Hospital, Malaysia
Abstract: The number of Malaysians with diabetes mellitus (DM) is projected to increase tremendously by the year 2025. The complexity of diabetes care regimen requires a lifetime of special self-care management and adequate health literacy for self-care ability. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between health literacy and self-care management among patients in a selected hospital of Malaysia. This study was guided by Nola Pender’s health promotion …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 38–44 Read article
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Tamil Migration to Colonial Malay and Burma from 1880-1920: Analysing the Acculturation Process through the Lens of Fashion
Abstract: This paper seeks to understand the cultural repercussions of colonial labour migration, which emerged as one of the key characteristics of the 19th century as European nations set up colonies in parts of Africa, Latin America, and South and Southeast Asia. The ‘coolie’ market consisted of indentured labourers and slaves and allowed the colonial rulers to supplement labour in new colonies. As the labourers migrated to new lands, they carried …
Published in International Journal of Trends in Humanities · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Advanced Techniques in Filler Layering for the Malar Region: Implications for Cellular Integrity and Long-Term Outcomes
Abstract: Objective: This review investigates advanced filler layering techniques for the malar region, focusing on cellular integration, collagen remodeling, hydration dynamics via aquaporin channels, genetic responses, and filler performance over time. Emphasis is placed on high-density HA fillers (Lyft, Voluma, Volift, and Volux), examining cellular-level mechanisms, genetic interactions, and the role of key pathways (TGF-β, ERK/MAPK, AQP3) in long-term outcomes. Methods: A systematic review was conducted, focusing on genetic, cellular, and …
Published in International Journal of Biochemistry and Biomolecule Research · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Bioscouring And Anionization of Waste Cotton Fabric for Efficient Removal of Malachite Green Dye
Abstract: Adsorption is an efficient method for dye removal but the high cost of adsorbents limits its use, emphasizing the need for sustainable, low-cost alternatives. This study explores the usage of modified cotton fabric for the treatment of malachite green (cationic dye) from wastewater. Cellulase extracted from Raphanus sativus and Daucus carota were evaluated for bioscouring potential which was confirmed by scanning electron microscopy. Further, cotton fabric was chemically modified using …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 53–68 Read article
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Extraction and Characterization of Pectin from Malabar Tamarind, and Indian Wild Lime
Abstract: Pectin is a versatile heteropolysaccharide that is widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, and biomedical industries because of its gelling, stabilizing, and emulsifying properties. This review discusses the extraction of pectin from agro-waste peels of Malabar tamarind (Garcinia cambogia) and Indian wild lime (Citrus indica) using conventional acid hydrolysis under optimized conditions: pH 1.5–2.0, 85–90°C, and 90 minutes. The process resulted in 22.5% and 27.8% pectin yields, respectively, verified through …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 472–478 Read article
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Geochemistry and Clay Mineralogy of Weathering and Soil Profiles, Malappuram District, Northern Kerala, India: Its Implications on Paleoclimate
Abstract: The present investigation chiefly concerns with the geochemical and clay mineralogical studies on two weathering and soil profiles at Pathirappadam and Ernadampadam in Nilambur valley, Malappuram district, Kerala. We attempt to understand the mobility of elements, weathering paths, and the common weathering products of gneissic rocks weathering on the western flanks of the Western Ghats. Our results indicate the depletion of Na, K, Ca, Mg and enrichment of Al and …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Awareness and Knowledge Regarding Hepatitis B Infection, Mode of Transmission and Prevention among People of Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
Abstract: The Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a major cause of liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma in humans. Every year 600,000 people die of illness related to HBV infection. This research is an attempt to study the awareness of HBV infection, modes of transmission and prevention among students, hospital personnel and public of Cameroon highlands of Malaysia. Majority of the hospital personnel are well aware of this infection and have adequate …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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A Conceptual Study of Pitta Doshas w.s.r. Shamana Karma and Prakupita Karma
Abstract: Welcome to the world of Ayurveda, in the present era, everybody is looking towards Ayurveda for health care. Ayurveda is the science of life and its main aim is to maintain healthy status of living being and prevention and treatment of disease. To fulfil these purposes, Ayurveda has mentioned various fundamental principles in reference of sharir rachna, sharir kriya, chikitsa etc. These are the basic elementary tissues of the body …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 6–14 Read article
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Pyrethroid Mediated Some Macromolecular and Biochemical Changes in Freshwater Teleost
Abstract: Abstract In present investigation, a freshwater fish Channa punctatus was exposed for 21 days to synthetic pyrethroid malathion at sublethal concentrations of 0.007mg L−1 and 0.093 mg L−1 that represented 10% of the 96 h LC50 of the pesticide for this fish. Tissue samples were collected at the end of the experiment and analyzed to determine oxidant/antioxidants status (catalase, LDH, DNA content, protein content, cortisol, etc.) of the fish. Enzyme …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 14–21 Read article
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Real Time Hand Gesture Control Wireless System with ANN
Abstract: AbstractThis paper presents a low cost, wireless, embedded system which recognizes the hand gesture of user by decoding acceleration signal. Main aim of designing this system is to sense the movement of user hand and use it to control the electronic applications like movement of cursor on screen which is useful for gamming. In this paper, by using wireless and accelerometer technology, we developed an advanced HCI (Human computer Interface). …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Reusable FM0/Manchester Encoding Using QCA
Abstract: Dedicated short range communication (DSRC) is an important technique which is used for transmission of high speed data in communication based safety applications. For signal reliability and dc balance, it uses either Manchester or FM0 coding technique. Code word structure for both FM0 and Manchester are different, which makes limitation on the hardware potential of DSRC system So, SOLS technique is used to conquer this limitation which combines the hardware …
Published in Journal of VLSI Design Tools and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 51–59 Read article
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Effect on Seismic Analysis of Reinforced Cement Concrete Building Considering Soil Structure Interaction
Abstract: Many researches and case studies indicate that soil structure interaction (SSI) has a significant impact on dynamic response of structure, which may lead to unexpected seismic response or failure of structure. Current seismic codes adopt the methods in which, generally, flexibility of soil is not considered in seismic analysis of reinforced cement concrete (RCC) building. In this study, seismic response of a 35 m tall G+9 storey building resting on …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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An Electronic System for Real-time Tracking Management System Using GPS, GPRS, Location, Google Earth and Maps
Abstract: AbstractThis paper is specialised in developing associate degree sweetening of the vehicle alarm security system via SMS. The system can manipulate an itinerant to send SMS (Short Message Service). The SMS is sent for victimisation to the options offered within the mobile. The study of telecommunication is a motivating field which involves digital signal process, signal and systems, programming etc. It helps to improvise the technology into daily use. During …
Published in Recent Trends in Electronics Communication Systems · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Continuous Location-based Spatial Queries using a Proxy-based Approach
Abstract: AbstractThe intent of the paper is to obtain continuous location-based spatial queries using a proxy-based approach. Initially proxy creates estimated valid region for mobile clients. Using novel representation more effective EVRs of window queries are obtained. In this paper, index structures, EVR-tree and grid index are used for NN queries and window queries. To support for NN query answering and EVR updating, grid index is used. For performance evaluation several …
Published in Journal of Computer Technology & Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 19–22 Read article
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Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture
Abstract: Every day, farms produce thousands of information points on temperature, soil, usage of water, atmospheric phenomenon, etc. With the assistance of computer science and machine learning models, this data is leveraged in real-time for obtaining useful insights like choosing the correct time to plant seeds, determining the crop choices, hybrid seed choices etc.Keywords: Artificial intelligence, agriculture robots, agriculture, intelligent spraying, temperature, soil, water, machine learningCite this Article G. Ramachandran, T. …
Published in Journal of Computer Technology & Applications · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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A Comparative Study of Raktotpatti with Haemopoiesis
Abstract: Ayurveda is science of life and its main aim is to maintain healthy status of healthy living being i.e. prevention of disease and treatment of disease. As per Ayurvedic science, sharir is made up of dosha, dhatu and mala. Among the sapta dhatus, rakta dhatu is considered as second dhatu. Raktotpatti (Origin of rakta dhatu) is a complex procedure. There are various opinions in different ayurvedic classical texts in reference …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Concept of Upadhatu in Ayurveda: A Review
Abstract: Ayurveda is a practical science that deals with physiological and pathological status of human beings. Acharya of Ayurveda has classified the elements of the body under three fundamental components—Dosa, Dhatu and Mala. For the existence of the human body, there are two elementary requirements—one that forms the anatomical structure and second which forms the physiological unit. Among these, Dosa and Mala are principle physiological components. These two elements are not …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 13–19 Read article