Presentations & Publications in 2006
Conference Presentation/Publication
1. H.G.Rodney Tan, K.H.Tan and T.Lachman, “Tilt Sensing and Measurement System using MEMS Sensor”, International Conference on MEMS and Nanotechnology (ICMN2005), March 14-15, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2. Jullian U.J., Shamini P., “Performance of scheduling algorithms in high speed downlink packet access”, presented at the IASTED International Conference on Network & Communication System, 29th – 31st March 2006, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
3. Tan Ee Xion, Hiew Pang Leang, “Traffic congestion controller in multihop communication network,” in Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Information Technology: New Generation, 10th – 12th April 2006,Nevada, U.S.A., pp. 730-735,
4. Babar Z.U., “Medicine use and disease mongering: challenges for healthcare in Malaysia”, presented at the Inaugural Disease Mongering Conference, 11th – 13th April 2006, Newcastle, NSW Australia.
5. Jullian U.J., Shamini P., “Fast clearance proportional fairness scheduling algorithm for HSDPA”, presented at the IEEE International Conference on Computer & Communication Engineering, 9th – 11th May 2006, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
6. H.G.Rodney Tan, P.J.Ch’ng, T.Lachman., “Development of Low Computer Based Portable ECG Monitoring System”, 4th National Technical Post Graduate Symposium (TECHPOS 2006), May 16-17, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
7. Jullian U.J., A.M. Trianon, Shamini P.,“A study on the characteristics of the proportional fairness scheduling algorithm in HSDPA”, presented at the 4th IEEE Student Conference on Research & Development, 27th – 28th June 2006, Shah Alam, Malaysia
8. Hong L.W., Yeong S.W. “Evaluation of final year pharmacy students on community pharmacy attachments”, presented at the 6th Asian Conference on Clinical Pharmacy 2006, 6th – 9th July 2006, Bangkok, Thailand.
9. H.G. Rodney Tan, C.H. Saw, T. Lachman, “Development of a low cost depth sensing system for shallow water mini ROV”, presented at the International Conference on Underwater System Technology, 18th – 20th July 2006, Langkawi, Malaysia.
10. P. Madhavan, K. Balakrishnan, Lim. L.L., S.R. Naidu, “Antimicrobial properties of Murraya koenigii and Azadirachta indica extracts”, presented at the 31st Annual Conference of the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, 17th August 2006, Putrajaya, Malaysia.
11. David Mellor, James Yeow, “Strengths and difficulties questionnaire in Malaysia”, presented at the 19th World Congress of Psychotherapy, 22nd – 26th August 2006, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
12. Kelvin Ching, “Establishing a better design thinking in architectural studies through a methodical visual comm. Techniques”, presented at the UKM Postgraduate Students Seminar, 29th – 30th August 2006, Bangi Malaysia.
13. S.W. Yeong, “Basic health knowledge of a sample of the Malaysian urban population”, presented at the 6th MPS Pharmacy Scientific Conference 2006, 7th – 8th September 2006, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
14. Babar, Z. U., Izham M. Ibrahim M., Singh, H, Bukahri N.I., “Evaluating medicine prices, availability and affordability in Malaysia”, presented at the MPS-Pharmacy Scientific Conference 2006, 8th – 10th September 2006, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
15. Madhavan. P. & Teong, S.P. "Production of Local Fruit Jam: The Jackfruit Jam", presented at the 10th Seminar on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants 2006, 12th - 13th September, FRIM, Kepong, Malaysia.
16. Yusnita R., Rajpartibhan K., Kumaran R. ”Improvement fourth generation (4G) using channel shortening method”, presented at the 2006 International RF & Microwave Conference, 12th – 14th September 2006, Putrajaya, Malaysia.
17. Rodney Tan, L.K. Moey, T. Lachman\, K.H. Tan, “A single axis servo motor control self leveling system using accelerometer sensor”, presented at the International Conference on Man-Machine System, 15th – 16th September 2006, Langkawi, Malaysia.
18. Francisco P. Dumanig, Rodney C. Jubilado, “A descriptive analysis of Surigaonon language”, presented at the 16th Annual Meeting of the Southeast Asian Linguistic Society, 20th – 21st September 2006, Jakarta, Indonesia.
19. Wong, D., (2006). ‘A study on the gender effects on perceptions of working adults towards flexibility of e-learning in Klang Valley, Malaysia’. in 10th Waikato Management School Student Research Conference, 20th October 2006, Hamilton, New Zealand.
20. H.G.Rodney Tan, V.H.Jimmy Mok, C.K.Loke, M.C.Anthony Chia, “ Embedded Infrared Lighting Switching System for Fluorescent Light Unit”, presented at the 2nd IET International Building Electrical Technology Professional Network, 1st – 2nd November 2006, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
21. H.G Rodney, H.L. Chong, T. Lachman, “Visual based fuzzy logic field of view coordination control for object tracking”, presented at the 3rd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Engineering, 22nd – 24th November 2006, Sabah, Malaysia.
22. H.G.Rodney Tan, K.M.Lum, V.H.Jimmy Mok, “Performance Evaluation of Coifman Wavelet for ECG Signal Denoising”, presented at the Kuala Lumpur International Conference on Biomedical Engineering 2006, 11th -14th December 2006, Kuala Lumpur.
23. Yusnita Rahayu, Rajparthiban Kumar, B.Shashi Kannan, “ Digital Speed Monitoring System Using PWM”, International Conference on Advances in Electronics & Communication Technology, Punjab, India, 15th – 16th December 2006.
24. Yusnita Rahayu, Stephen Prakash Kumar, Low Boon Tat, “ A Wireless System for Electricity End-Use Metering”, International Conference on Advances in Electronics & Communication Technology , Punjab, India, 15th – 16th December 2006
25. Yusnita Rahayu, Yau Wai Yuen, Khedr M.M Abohassan, “ Advertisement Running Light Based On Photovoltaic System”, International Conference on Advances in Electronics & Communication Technology, Punjab, India, 15th – 16th December 2006.
Journal Publications
1. A. Akowuah Gabriel, Ismail Zhari, “Correlation between phenolic content and in vitro antioxidants activities of or thosiphan stamineus leaf extracts using principal component analysis”, Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants, vol 13, 2006
2. G.A. Akowuah, I. Zhari, A. Sadikun, I. Norhayati, ”HPTLC dinsinometric analysis of orthosiphon stamineus leaf extracts and inhibitory effect on xinthine oxidase activity”, Pharmaceutical Biology, vol 44(1), pp 65-70, 2006.
3. Irawati L. “Managing COPD and Preventing Progression”, Rational Bulletin, vol 4(2), pp 11-15, 2006.
4. Irawati L. “Management of Osteoporosis”, Rational Bulletin, vol 4(3), pp 19-21, 2006.
5. Babar Z.U., N. Rashidah M. Zaini, “Self-medication in Malaysia: a case of midazolam poisoning in a tertiary care hospital”, [Letter to the Editor] International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, vol 14, pp 159, 2006
6. C.W. Ho, W.M. Wan Aida, M.Y. Maskat & H. Osman, “Optimization of headspace solid phase microextraction (HS-SPME) for gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis of aroma compound in palm sugar (Arenga pinnata)”, Journal of Food Composition and Analysis Vol.19, pp.822-830, 2006.
7. Wong, D., (2006), ‘Fulltime Students’ and Working Adults’ Perceptions of E-learning in Malaysia’, Asian Journal of Distance Education, 4(1).
Seminars, Lectures & Recitals
1. Dr. P’ng Tean Hwa, Associate Professor at UCSI School of Music conducted a Piano Recital on 5th January 2006 at UCSI.
2. Mr. Gookay Devinci of the Robert Gordon University, UK presented a talk on architecture on 6th March 2006 at UCSI.
3. Dr. Gary Black of Northumbria University, UK presented a talk titled “Post-genomic analyses of group A streptococcus” on 7th March 2006 at UCSI
4. Dr. P’ng Tean Hwa, Associate Professor at UCSI School of Music conducted a Piano Recital on 19th April 2006 at West Virginia University, U.S.A.
5. Dr. P’ng Tean Hwa, Associate Professor at UCSI School of Music conducted a Piano Recital on 26th April 2006 at Wichita State University, U.S.A
6. Dr. Dave Sookhoo, Principal Lecturer (Research) from Thames Valley University presented a talk titled “Cardiac Rehabilitation in Asian Culture” on 6th May 2006 at UCSI.
7. Dr Richard Bentham, Lecturer from Flinders University, Australia presented a talk titled “Ecology and Control of Legionella”, on 23rd May 2006 at UCSI.
8. Professor Chris Franco, Head of the Medical Biotechnology Department, School of Medicine at Flinders University presented a talk titled “Plant cells- factories for drug production” on 23rd May 2006 at UCSI.
9. Mr. Matthew Eglinton of Victoria University of Wellington, NZ, presented a seminar titled “Breaking the Cross Cultural Divide in Communication” on 29th June 2006 at UCSI.
10. Dr. Samsoon Agboola of Charles Sturt University, Australia, presented a seminar titled “Trapping the Sun: Techniques in Winemaking” on 13th July 2006 at UCSI.
11. Dr. P'ng Tean Hwa, Associate Professor at the UCSI School of Music conducted a workshop titled ”The Use of Problem-Based Learning Approach in Teaching Performance Practice” on 18th July 2006 at the 27th International Society For Music Education World Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
12. Dr. Jeffrey Rowlands, Associate Professor at the UCSI School of Music conducted a workshop titled “Recent compositional concerns: models, influences and creating the 'new'" on 19th July 2006 at the 27th International Society For Music Education World Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
13. Juan Pablo de Zubiria, Lecturer at the UCSI School of Music conducted a workshop titled "Fantasy for two pianos, Op.30: Contemporary Aesthetic Views in Composition" on 20th July 2006 at the 27th International Society For Music Education World Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
14. Dr. P’ng Tean Hwa, Associate Professor at UCSI School of Music conducted a Voice-Piano Recital with Mr. Ralph MacDonand on 20th July 2006 at ISME ‘Sentuhan’ Music Festival. UCSI.
15. Dr. Lim Pei Sien, Lecturer at the UCSI School of Music conducted a workshop titled “Incorporating A Student's Native Folk Music in Piano Teaching" on 21st July 2006 at the 27th International Society For Music Education World Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
16. Mr. Rajesh Vasa of Swinburne University of Technology, Australia, presented a seminar titled “Internet Technologies - The Past, Present & Future” on 21st July 2006 at UCSI.
17. Dr. Peter Amstutz, Professor of Piano and Coordinator of Keyboard Studies at West Virginia University, conducted a Piano Recital on 27 July 2006 at UCSI.
18. Dr. P’ng Tean Hwa, Associate Professor at UCSI School of Music conducted a Piano Recital on 23rd August 2006 at Universiti Putra Malaysia.
19. Dr. P’ng Tean Hwa, Associate Professor at UCSI School of Music performed a Solo Piano Recital on 30th November 2006 at Erasmus Huis in Jakarta, Indonesia.
20. Dr. P’ng Tean Hwa, Associate Professor at UCSI School of Music conducted a series of Piano Masterclass on 27th–29th November and 1st December 2006 at Cantata Institute of Arts in Jakarta, Indonesia.