Norliana Yusof

The primary purpose of good design is to fulfil consumers’ needs and wants. This is because the global market has always been increasingly competitive than ever. Nevertheless, Muslims should always prioritise Allah SWT in every aspect of their lives, including in design. Unfortunately, this topic is rarely discussed and explored. Hence, this paper analyses the criteria of design based on Islamic perspectives, one that pleases Allah SWT, the Almighty God. Face-to-face interviews were conducted among Islamic scholars to explore their views on design criteria that align with Islamic principles. The findings were analysed using ATLAS.ti software, a qualitative data analysis tool, to systematically organize and interpret the qualitative data obtained from the interviews. The study highlights the importance of considering sustainability, ergonomics, aesthetics, Sharia compliance and fulfilment of human needs in design practices guided by Islamic principles. The findings serve as a guideline for designers, particularly Muslim designers, to create designs that please Allah SWT and contribute to a more inclusive and culturally sensitive design landscape. By integrating ATLAS.ti software into the analysis process, this study ensures rigor and transparency in the qualitative data analysis, thereby enhancing the credibility and reliability of the research findings. Overall, the paper contributes to the discourse on design theory and practice within Islamic perspectives.

Polyethylene oxide (PEO) / Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) blends with 2.5 wt% - 10 wt% polyaniline (PAni) loadings were fabricated with and without the presence of ferric chloride (FeCl3). PEO/PVC/PAni and PEO/PVC/PAni-FeCl3 conductive films were prepared by solution casting method using tetrahydrofuran as the solvent at ambient temperature. The electrical conductivity of the conductive films was analyzed and discussed in this paper. The study found that higher loading of PAni increased the electrical conductivity of the films and further improved with the addition of FeCl3. The XRD analysis study supported the findings by revealing the modified structure of PAni, with FeCl3 as the oxidizing agent. The tensile strength, however, decreased with the addition of PAni and FeCl3 in the conductive films due to poor agglomeration of filler.

One of the main urinary disorders that impairs the bladder's capacity to regulate urine flow is urinary incontinence (UI). Currently, the new development of wireless implantable MEMS sensors has been studied to replace current clinical test of bladder pressure. This new invention grants a long-term pressure monitoring within the bladder, less painful with non-surgical, reducing the potential of infection thus maintains the patient’s quality of life. However, developing implanted BioMEMS sensors pose challenging tasks due to various constraint requirements that need to be fulfilled such as appropriate measurement ranges and bandwidth, suitable transduction mechanism, biocompatible materials, structural shape and size as well as wireless telemetry capability. This paper presents a review on implantable MEMS sensors and design challenges specifically for bladder pressure monitoring application.

Traditional simple machine topic is frequently theoretical and does not provide enough hands-on practise. Students may as a result fail to comprehend the fundamentals of simple machines and their applications. This research presents an innovative educational kit for simple machine learning. Students can utilize this kit to understand the fundamental concepts behind simple machines like levers, gears, and pulleys. This study investigates the creation of a simple machine kit using CAD software as a teaching tool for fundamental mechanics. A survey study is employed as part of this technique in order to ascertain audience needs and expectations. Beginning with idea generation and followed by rigorous evaluation, the process of developing the kit focuses on aligning pedagogical viability, marketability, and profitability. The selected concept is then transformed into a detailed technical drawing specifying dimensions, components, and assembly instructions, ensuring coherence between educational goals and machine learning integration. Iterative prototyping and testing further refine the kit's design, ensuring seamless interaction between machine learning elements and LEGO-based components. This approach culminates in an innovative educational kit that effectively imparts foundational machine learning principles through an engaging platform. The simple machine kit made through this research can then be utilized as an educational tool in primary, secondary, or higher education environments to facilitate students' grasp of basic mechanics. Students learning product design may find this novel approach both enjoyable and useful in their studies.