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Publications in year 2006

 

I. Publications in journals

  • Ancheh, K.S.B., 2006. Institutional Factors Attracting Students to Malaysian Institution of Higher Education, International Review of Business Research papers,2 (1), 46-64.

  • Ancheh, K.S.B., 2006. The Changing Landscape of the Globalisation of International Higher Education, World Review of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development, 3 (4), 381-392.

  • Foo, D.C.Y., Manan, Z.A., & Tan Y.L., 2006. Use of Cascade Analysis to Optimize Water Networks, Chemical Engineering Progress, 102 (7), 45-52.

  • Goi C.L., 2006. Factors Influencing Development of E-Banking in Malaysia. Journal of Internet Banking and Commerce, 11(2).

  • Gribble, S.J., Scott, D., Mawdesiey, M. & Al-Jibouri, S., 2006. Learning to be Real Engineers, The Dam Game Simulation, Architectural Engineering and Design Management, (2), 101-114.

  • Islam, M.R., Wijeysundera, N.E., & Ho, J.C., 2006. Heat and Mass Transfer Effectiveness and Correlations for Counter-Flow Absorbers, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, (49), 4171-4182.

  • Ismail, S., Nassir, A.M., Joher, H., & Hamid, M.A.A., 2006. Wealth Effect of Auditor Switch during Crisis and Non-Crisis Period: The Malaysian Experience, the European Journal of Social Sciences, 2 (2), 124-128.

  • Joher, H., Ali, M., & Nazrul, 2006. The Impact of Ownership Structure on Corporate Debt Policy: Two State Least Square Simultaneous Model Approach for Post Crisis Period: Evidence from Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange, the International Business and Economics Research Journal, 5 (5), 51-62.

  • K. Kadirgama, K.A. Abou-El-Hossein, B. Mohammad and H. Habeeb, 2006. Numerical Analysis on Plastic Strain and Plastic Strain-Rate Distribution in Milling, Far East Journal of Applied Mathematics, 25 (2), 219-223.

  • Kaniraj, S.R. & Gayathri, V., 2006. Behavior of fiber-reinforced cement-stabilized fly ashes, Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 34 (4), 290-297.

  • Krishnan, A., 2006. Strategic Alliance, What Cutting Edge It Gives Your Organisation, Academy of Taiwan Business Management Review, 2 (2), 106-112.

  • Krishnan, A., 2006. An Application of Activity Based Costing in Higher Learning Institution: A Local Case Study, Contemporary Management Research, 2 (2), 75-90.

  • Lew, T.Y., & Malek, H.A., 2006. Enhancing Miris Image as a New Tourist Destination through the Media: The case of Malaysia, International Review of Business Research Papers, 2 (4), 69-84.

  • Lew, T.Y., & Yong, S.T., 2006. Managing Expectations and Perceptions of Service Quality of Local and International Students in an Offshore Branch Campus of an Australian University, Academy of Taiwan Business Management Review, 1 (1), 94-103.

  • Lew, T.Y., 2006. Adoption of Deep Learning Approaches by Students Pursuing Higher Education in Sarawak, Sarawak Development Journal, 7 (2), 144-161.

  • Lu, X., Watson, Gorin, A.V., & Deans, J., 2006. Experimental Investigation and Numerical Modelling of Transient Two-Phase Flow in a Geysering Geothermal Well, International Journal of Geothermal Research and its Applications, (35), 409-427.

  • Mohamad, S., & Joher, H., 2006. Auditor Change During Listings: Effect on IPO Premiums, Journal of Business Case Studies, 2 (4), 73-81.

  • Muniapan, B., 2006. Industrial Relations and Trade Dispute Settlement, Academy of Taiwan Business Management Review, 1 (1), 21-29.

  • Nandong, J., Samyudia, Y., & Tade M.O., 2006. Dynamic Simulation and Optimization of Two-Stage Extractive Alcoholic Fermentation Process: Design Impact on Controllability, Chemical Product and Process Modeling, 1 (8).

  • Rajamohan, G., Balakrishna, S., & Reddy, M.M., 2006. Sustainable Energy Solution for Cogeneration Plant in a Modern Rice Mill using Paddy Husk,  World Review of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development, 3 (3), 211-222.

  • Rangan, V., Wallah, S., Sumajouw, D., & Hardjito, D., 2006. Heat-cured, Low-calcuium, Fly Ash-based Geopolymer Concrete, Indian Concrete Journal, 80 (6), 47-52.

  • Sadique, S.E., 2006. A Boundary Element Procedure for the Solution of the Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication Problem of Rolling Line Contacts by a Newtonian Fluid, Journal of King Abdulaziz University Engineering Sciences, 16 (2), 17-33.

  • Sadique, S.E., Ramakrishna, S., Batchelor, A.W., & Chua, H.B., 2006. In Vitro Frictional Behavior and Wear patterns between Contemporary and Esthetic Composite Orthodontic Brackets and Archwires, WEAR.

  • Samyudia, Y., 2006. Identification of Reheat Furnace Temperature Models from Closed-Loop Data an Industrial Case Study, Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, 1 (1-2), 70-81.

  • Tan, Y.L., Manan Z.A., 2006. Retrofit of Water Network with Optimization of Existing Regeneration Units, the Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 45, 7592 -7602.

  • Yong, C.K., Islam, M.R., & Mujumdar, A.S., 2006. Mechanical Means of Enhancing Drying Rates: Effect on Drying Kinetics and Quality, Drying Technology, (24), 397-404.

  • Zabiri, H., & Samyudia, Y., 2006. A Hybrid Formulation and Design of Model Predictive Control for Systems under Actuator Saturation and Backlash, Journal of Process Control, 16, 693-709.

II. Publications in Conferences Proceedings

  • ABDULLAH, S.K., 2006. Poster presentation exploring students' learning behaviour in marketing units: Confucius heritage culture learners in Sarawak. Proceedings of the 29th HERDSA Annual Conference, 9-12 July 2006 Perth Australia.

  • AFIFI, N., CHIENG, Y.J., & LAU, L.C., 2006. Performance measurements of VoIP traffic over multi-hop IEEE802.11 WLAN networks. International Conference on Network and Mobile Computing, 28-29 August 2006 Negeri Sembilan.

  • AHMED, E., BADARUZZAMAN, W.H., 2006. Bondek II/cemboard composite floor panel: development, structural performances and applications. Proceedings of the 10th East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction, 3-5 August 2006 Bangkok Thailand.

  • AHMED, H.J.A., 2006. The influence of calendar anomalies on stock returns and volatility using garch(1,1)-m model: evidence from Bursa Malaysia. Proceedings of the 3rd International Business Research Conference, 20-22 November 2006 Melbourne.

  • AHMED, W., MYERS, D., TAN, T., 2006. Lessons for requirements engineering: building on the success of discussion groups in open-source projects. Proceedings of the Second Malaysian Software Engineering Conference, 11-12 December 2006 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.

  • AIT-SAADI, I., & JUSOH, M., 2006. Vulnerability to currency crises: the asian experience. Proceedings of the Conference Northeast Business & Economics Association, 12-14 October 2006 Port Jefferson. New York: Northeast Business & Economics Association, 15-18.

  • ALWI, A., 2006. Changing students valuing of moral education: from pain to gain: a case of Curtin University of Technology. In: E.J. RENNER, ed. EDU-COM 2006 International Conference - Engagement and Empowerment: New Opportunities for Growth in Higher Education, 22-24 November 2006 Thailand. Australia: Edith Cowan University, 49-53.

  • BARSOUM, N.N., & GOH, W.C., 2006. Modelling the feasibility of an integrated hydrogen hybrid energy system for stand alone power system. Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, 10-13 December 2006 Melbourne. Australia.

  • BARSOUM, N.N., & PNG, F.T.C., 2006. High quality ac power with triac inverter. Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, 10-13 December 2006 Melbourne Australia.

  • CHIN, P.P., 2006. The use of weblogs to students' learning engagement: a case study of brick and mortar course. EDU-COM 2006 International Conference - Engagement and Empowerment: New Opportunities for Growth in Higher Education, 22-24 November 2006 Thailand. Australia: Edith Cowan University, 133-142.

  • CHOK, V.S., WEE, S.K., SRINIVASAKANNAN, C., CHUA, B.H., & YAN, H.M., 2006. Developments in the fluidized bed biomass gasification technology: review. National Seminar on Palm Oil Milling, Refining Technology, Quality and Environment, 14-15 August 2006 Kuching, Sarawak.

  • DUBDUB, I., & TWAIQ, F., 2006. Evaluation of kinetic parameters of the catalytic pyrolysis of high density polyethylene (HDPE). International Conference on Environment, 13-15 November 2006 Penang.

  • GANESAN, R., & SINGAM, B., 2006. Low grade heat extraction from ocean energy using thermosyphon rankine engine. International Conference on Energy and Environment 2006, 28 - 30 August 2006, Bangi. Bangi: Universiti Tenaga Nasional, 98-101.

  • GIRIDHARAN, B., 2006. Portfolio Assessment: first year engineering student perceptions. HERDSA International Conference, 10-12 July 2006 Perth Australia.

  • GOH, W.C., & BARSOUM, N.N., 2006. Balancing cost, operation and performance in integrated hydrogen hybrid energy system. Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, 10-13 December 2006 Melbourne. Australia.

  • GORIN, A., 2006. Transport phenomena in turbulent separated and reattached flows. Proceedings of the 17th International Congress of Chemical and Process Engineering, 27-31 August 2006 Prague, Czech Republic. 1-18.

  • GORIN, A., 2006. Turbulent separated flows: near-wall flow behavior and heat and mass transfer. Proceedings of the 11th Asian Congress of Fluid Mechanics, 22-25 May 2006 Kuala Lumpur. 102-108.

  • HARDJITO, D., & NG, T.P., 2006. The use of fly ash to reduce the environmental impact of concrete. International symposium & exhibition on sustainable energy & environment, 3-6 December 2006 Kuala Lumpur. Shah Alam: Univeristi Teknologi MARA, 123-128.

  • HARDJITO, D., & RANGAN, B.V., 2006. Development of fly ash-based geopolymer concrete: progress and research needs. Proceedings of the 2nd Asian Concrete Federation International Conference, 20-21 November 2006 Bali Indonesia.

  • KADIRGAMA, K., ABOU-EL-HOSSEIN, K.A., & MOHAMMAD, B., 2006. Modelling and prediction of cutting force by AI, RSM and CANFIS in milling. International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Technology, 28-30 August 2006 Melaka.

  • KANIRAJ, S.R., 2006. Geotechnical behavior of organic soils of North Sarawak. Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Soft Soil Engineering, 4-6 October 2006 Vancouver, Canada. London: Taylor & Francis Group, 267 - 274.

  • KANIRAJ, S.R., 2006. Limit state design of shallow and deep foundations. Invited Lecture, Indian Geotechnica Conference 2006, 14-16 December 2006, Chennai, India. A.A. Balkema Publishers Taylor and Francis The Netherlands, 155-162.

  • KANIRAJ, S.R., 2006. Strength and flexural behaviors of fiber-cement-stabilized fly ashes. In: J. LOGAR, ed. Proceedings of the XIIIth Danube-European Conference on Geotechnical Engineering, 29-31 May 2006 Ljubljana. Slovenia: Slovenian Geotechnical Society, 263-268.

  • KANIRAJ, S.R., JOSEPH, R.R., 2006. Characterization and electro-osmotic stabilization of Sarawak soils. Proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference 2006, 14-16 December 2006 Chennai, India. Chennai: Sunil Sachdev, 667-670.

  • KRISHNAN, A., & ANCHECH, K.S.B., 2006. A conceptual framework for developing student recruitment agents management system using the balanced scorecard methodology. International Conference on Business and Information 2006, 12-14 July 2006 Singapore.

  • LAU, C.C.Y., 2006. What effects does peer group study have on students' learning in commerce mathematics? A case study of diverse ethnic learning. In: E.J. RENNER, ed. EDU-COM 2006 International Conference - Engagement and Empowerment: New Opportunities for Growth in Higher Education, 22-24 November 2006 Nong Khai, Thailand. 287-298.

  • LAU, H.H., BEALE, R.G., & GODLEY, M.H.R., 2006. Column base connectivity effects on the load carrying capacity of slender multi-bay frame structures. In: S.P. CHIEW, ed. Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Steel Space & Composite Structures, 15-17 May 2006 Kuala Lumpur. Singapore: CI-Premier Ptd Ltd, 161-168.

  • LAU, H.H., BEALE, R.G., GODLEY, M.H.R., & CHONG, B.H., 2006. A parametric study of the effect of column base connectivity on the carrying capacity of storage racks. Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Steel Structures, 16-18 November 2006 Seoul Korea.

  • LAU, S.W., CHEN, Y., CEN, P.L., YAO, S.J. & MAT, H.B., 2006. Reactive extraction of antibiotics in trioctylmethyl ammonium chloride (tomac)/kerosene system. In: A.M. SOM, ed. Proceedings of the 20th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers, 19-21 December 2006 Shah Alam. Shah Alam: University Publication Centre (UPENA), 655-665.

  • LEW, T.Y., 2006. Job satisfaction and affective commitment: a study of employees in the tourism industry in Sarawak, Malaysia: the premier Borneo experience tourist destination in Malaysia. 5th Asia Academy of Management Conference, 19-21 December 2006 Tokyo Japan.

  • MANGGI, W.W., ALWI, A., MANIKAM, L.M.S., & PUYOK, A., 2006. Social transformation among the Orang Ulu: the case of the Kayan community in Miri, Sarawak, East Malaysia. Proceedings of the 8th Biennial Conference of the Borneo Research Council, 31 July -1 August 2006 Kuching.

  • MEI, C.C., LAU, H.H., TAWIL, H., 2006. Long clear span of cold formed steel roof truss - a structural solution. In: S.P. CHIEW, ed. Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Steel Space & Composite Structures, 15-17 May 2006 Kuala Lumpur. Singapore: CI-Premier Pte Ltd, 335-342.

  • MOTALEBI, F., LAU, S.T., 2006. Creating and deploying a learning resource application. The Australian Computers in Education Conference, 2-4 October 2006 Cairns Australia.

  • MUNIAPAN, B., 2006. Can the Bhagavad-Gita be used as a manual for management development of Indian managers worldwide? 5th Asia Academy of Management Conference, 19-21 December 2006 Tokyo.

  • MUNIAPAN, B., 2006. Malaysian industrial relations: dispute settlement and the creation of cooperative and harmonious employer-employee relations. Asia-Pacific Cooperative Conference on "Putting a Human Face to Globalization - the Cooperative Model", 6-7 July 2006 Manila.

  • MUNIAPAN, B., 2006. Malaysian industrial relations: domestic inquiry and the rules of natural justice in the management of employment misconduct. UTCC International Conference in Business 2006: Revolution for the New Era Competition, 7-8 December 2006 Bangkok.

  • NANDONG, J., SAMYUDIA, Y., & TADE, M.O., 2006. A review of model predictive control: moving from linear to nonlinear design methods. In: A.M. SOM, ed. Proceedings of the 20th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers, 19-21 December 2006 Shah Alam. Shah Alam: University Publication Centre (UPENA), 469-474.

  • NANDONG, J., SAMYUDIA, Y., & TADE, M.O., 2006. Dynamic controllability analysis of recycled extractive fermentation processes. Proceedings of the CHEMECA 2006, 17 - 20 September 2006, Auckland.

  • NANDONG, J., SAMYUDIA, Y., & TADE, M.O., 2006. Dynamic simulation and optimization of two-stage extractive alcoholic fermentation process: design impact on controllability. Proceedings of the 11th Asian Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering, 27-30 August 2006 Kuala Lumpur.

  • NANDONG, J., SAMYUDIA, Y., TADE, M.O., & PANAU, F., 2006. Advances in fermentation technology for bioethanol production: challenges and future research direction. International Symposium & Exhibition on Sustainable Energy & Environment, 3-6 December 2006 Kuala Lumpur. Shah Alam: Universiti Teknologi MARA, 301-305.

  • NARAYANAN, R., 2006. Modeling and analysis of a micro heat pipe: the geometry effect. International Conference on Modeling and Simulation 2006, 3-5 April 2006 Kuala Lumpur. 173-179.

  • OLABI, A.G., ABBOUD, J.H., ABOU-EL-HOSSEIN, K.A., & BENYOUNIS, K.Y., 2006. Optimising the multipurpose CNG/LPG solenoid actuator using response surface methodology. In: A.G. OLABI, ed. Proceedings of the International Conference on Vehicles Alternative Fuel Systems & Environmental Protection, 22-25 August 2006 Dublin. 143-147.

  • PANAU, F., LIM, C.Y., SAMYUDIA, Y., & NANDONG, J., 2006. Optimization of cassava fermentation conditions via factorial design experiments. In: A.M. SOM, ed. Proceedings of the 20th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers, 19-21 December 2006 Shah Alam. Shah Alam: University Publication Centre (UPENA), 135-139.

  • RAJAMOHAN, G., VEERAMANI, S., KUMAR, K.M.M., & BALASUNDARAM, R., 2006. Performance evaluation of various working fluids for ocean thermal energy conversion process. In: Sadrul Islam, A.K.M., ed. Proceedings of the 3rd BSME-ASME International Conference of Thermal Engineering, 20-22 December 2006 Dhaka.

  • SAMYUDIA, Y., 2006. Distributed model based control of multi unit evaporation systems. In: A.M. SOM, ed. Proceedings of the 20th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers, 19-21 December 2006 Shah Alam. Shah Alam: University Publication Centre (UPENA), 495-501.

  • SHAIKH, J.M., 2006. Financial impact of investment incentives towards the managerial accounting decision to invest (a case of Malaysia). International Conference on American Accounting Association, 6-9 August 2006 Washington.

  • SIM, A.K.S., 2006. Enhancing tutorial learning experience through reflective practices. Proceedings of the International Education A Matter of Heart, 13-16 December 2006 Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur: Monash University, 502-511.

  • SINGAM, B., MIEEE, LIM,Y.H., 2006. Assessing, sms and pjd schemes of anti-islanding with varying quality factor. First International Power and Energy Conference, 28-29 November 2006 Putrajaya Malaysia. 196-201.

  • SOE, T., & AFIFI, N., 2006. Design of an online data logging system for hybrid renewable energy system. Proceedings of the 2nd Joint International Conference on "Sustainable Energy and Environment, 21-23 November 2006 Bangkok Thailand.

  • SOE, T., AFIFI, N., & SINGAM, B., 2006. Design considerations for upgrading diesel powered system to a hybrid energy system in rural Sarawak. Proceedings of the International Conference on Energy and Environment: "Recent Trends & Issues in Energy & Environment", 28-29 August 2006 Kuala Lumpur.

  • TAN, Y.L., FOO, D.C.Y. & TAN, R.R., 2006. Minimum flowrates targeting for multiple contaminants water network. In: A.M. SOM, ed. Proceedings of the 20th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers, 19-21 December 2006 Shah Alam. Shah Alam: University Publication Centre (UPENA), 527-532.

  • VASANT, P.M., ANDEESKI, C.J., BARSOUM, N.N., DIMIROVSKI, G.M., 2006. A fuzzy cost function optimization in product mix selection problem. World Automation Congress International Symposium on Soft Computing for Industry 2006, 24-26 July 2006 Hungary.

  • WHYTE, A., DYER, T.D., & LAU, H.H., 2006. Best practicable environmental options to manage residual construction materials. International Symposium & Exhibition on Sustainable Energy & Environment, 3-6 December 2006 Kuala Lumpur.

  • WONG, F.P.S., NANDONG, J., & SAMYUDIA, Y., 2006. Optimised treatment of palm oil mill effluent. Proceedings of the CHEMECA 2006, 17 - 20 September 2006, Auckland.

  • YESUDHASAN, T.J., PRASAD, N.V., LEE, A., & RAMAN, 2006. Television viewing in Asia: is IPTV the future? 15th AMIC Annual Conference - Media in Asia: Aspirations, Choices and Realities, 17-20 July 2006 Penang.