Dr. Mohd Hasmadi Ismail
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Dr. Mohd Hasmadi Ismail

Professor
Department of Forestry Science & Biodiversity, Faculty of Forestry & Environment, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Geo-informatics from University of Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

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Area of Interest:

Computer Sciences
100%
Business Information
62%
Biometrics Technology
90%
Information Computing
75%
Information Management
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
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Chapters
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Articles
97
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Selected Publications

  1. Shojanoori, R., H.Z.M. Shafri, S. Mansor and M.H. Ismail, 2018. Generic rule-sets for automated detection of urban tree species from very high-resolution satellite data. Geocarto Int., 33: 357-374.
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  2. Sarmin, N.S., M.H. Ismail, P.H. Zaki, K.W. Awang, M. Rahman and K. Imran, 2018. Community perception on mangrove change issue in Southwest Johor, Malaysia. Int. J. Eng. Technol., 7: 171-173.
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  3. Muhd-Ekhzarizal, M.E., I. Mohd-Hasmadi, O. Hamdan, M.K. Mohamad-Roslan and S. Noor-Shaila, 2018. Estimation of aboveground biomass in mangrove forests using vegetation indices from SPOT-5 image. J. Trop. For. Sci., 30: 224-233.
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  4. Mahmoud, A.M.A., I.M. Hasmadi, M.S. Alias and A.M. Azani, 2018. Prediction of landscape function and soil surface condition in the Libyan rangelands using selected spectral vegetation indices. Al-Mukhtar J. Sci., 33: 155-163.
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  5. Eusop, M.E.M., M.H. Ismail and M.R.M. Kasim, 2018. Estimating aboveground biomass and carbon stocks of mangrove forests in Kuala Sepetang, Perak. Malays. For., 81: 145-153.
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  6. Shidiq, I.P.A., M.H. Ismail, M.F. Ramli and N. Kamarudin, 2017. Combination of ALOS PALSAR and Landsat 5 imagery for rubber tree mapping. Malays. For., 80: 55-72.
  7. Sarmin, N.S., M.H. Ismail, P.H. Zaki and K.W. Awang, 2017. Change detection of sungai pulai mangroves and other land cover at mukim level by landsat imageries in Sungai Pulai, Johor. Malays. For., 80: 31-42.
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  8. Sarmin, N.S., I.M. Hasmadi, H.Z. Pakhriazad, W.A. Khairil and M.K.M. Roslan, 2017. Deforestation awareness among the community living near mangroves in Mukim Tanjung Kupang, Johor, Malaysia. Sci. Int. (Lahore), 29: 115-119.
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  9. Ismail, M.H., P.H. Zaki, M.F.A. Fuad and N.J.N. Jemali, 2017. Analysis of importance value index of unlogged and logged peat swamp forest in Nenasi Forest Reserve, Peninsular Malaysia. Bonorowo Wetlands, 7: 74-78.
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  10. Shojanoori, R., H.Z.M. Shafri, S. Mansor and M.H. Ismail, 2016. The use of WorldView-2 satellite data in urban tree species mapping by object-based image analysis technique. Sains Malaysiana, 45: 1025-1034.
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  11. Shidiq, I.P.A. and M.H. Ismail, 2016. Stand age model for mapping spatial distribution of rubber tree using remotely sensed data in Kedah, Malaysia. J. Teknol., 78: 239-244.
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  12. Sarmin, N.S., M.H. Ismail, P.H. Zaki, K.W. Awang and I.P.A. Shidiq, 2016. Land cover dynamics of Sungai Pulai mangrove forest using remote sensing and GIS-preliminary results. J. Eng. Applied Sci., 11: 441-445.
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  13. Sarmin, N.S., I.M. Hasmadi, H.Z. Pakhriazad and W.A. Khairil, 2016. The DPSIR framework for causes analysis of mangrove deforestation in Johor, Malaysia. Environ. Nanotechnol. Monit. Manage., 6: 214-218.
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  14. Sarmin, N.S. and M.H. Ismail, 2016. A review of potentialities and challenges of integrating remote sensing and GIS with socioeconomic data. Pertanika J. Scholarly Res. Rev., 2: 129-141.
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  15. Norizah, K., I. Mohd-Hasmadi, S. Husna and W. Chung, 2016. Log hauling productivity in timber harvesting operation in Peninsular Malaysia forest. J. Trop. For. Sci., 28: 207-216.
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  16. Mahmoud, A., I.M. Hasmadi, M.S. Alias and A.M. Azani, 2016. Rangeland degradation assessment in the South slope of the Al-Jabal Al-Akhdar, Northeast Libya using remote sensing technology. J. Rangeland Sci., 6: 73-81.
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  17. Harun, Z., P.H. Zaki, M.H. Ismail and K.W. Awang, 2016. The Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) on GST compliance research model in Malaysia. Imperial J. Interdisciplin. Res., 2: 758-763.
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  18. Zarawie, T.H.T., M.N. Suratman, J. Jaafar, I.M. Hasmadi and F. Abu, 2015. Field assessments of Above Ground Biomass (AGB) of mangrove stand in Merbok, Malaysia. Malays. Applied Biol., 44: 81-86.
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  19. Omar, H., M.H. Ismail, K.A. Hamzah, H.Z.M. Shafri and N. Kamarudin, 2015. Estimating biomass in logged tropical forest using L-band SAR (PALSAR) data and GIS. Sains Malaysiana, 44: 1085-1093.
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  20. Ismail, M.H., P.H. Zaki and H. Abdul Hamed, 2015. Wood density and carbon estimates of mangrove species in Kuala Sepetang, Perak, Malaysia. Malays. For., 78: 115-124.
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  21. Hamdan, O., I.M. Hasmadi, H.K. Aziz, K. Norizah and M.H. Zulhaidi, 2015. L-band saturation level for aboveground biomass of dipterocarp forests in Peninsular Malaysia. J. Trop. For. Sci., 27: 388-399.
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  22. Amirah, Z.N., H.M. Zaki, I.M. Hasmadi and N.A. Ainuddin, 2015. Effect of planting media and fertilization on Gigantochloa albociliata planting stock in nursery. J. Bamboo Rattan, 19: 27-31.
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  23. Sarmin, N.S., M.M.U. Miah and M.H.B. Ismail, 2014. Comparative growth performance of four Multipurpose Tree Species (MPTs) in different containers under nursery condition. J. Agrofor. Environ., 8: 43-46.
  24. Razali, N., N. Kamarudin and M.H. Ismail, 2014. Examining the rate of vegetation diversity under abandoned skid trails in Peninsular Malaysia forest. J. Agric. Crop Res., 2: 165-172.
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  25. Razali, N., M.H. Ismail, N. Kamarudin and P.H. Zaki, 2014. Effect of skid trails on the regeneration of commercial tree species at Balah Forest Reserve, Kelantan, Malaysia. Biodiversitas: J. Biol. Divers., 15: 240-244.
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  26. Omar, H., M.H. Ismail, K.A. Hamzah, H.Z.M. Shafri and N. Kamarudin, 2014. Forest biomass assessments with special reference to L-band Alos Palsar data. Malays. For., 77: 1-18.
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  27. Mahmoud, A.M.A., I.M. Hasmadi, M.S. Alias and A.M. Azani, 2014. Reviews of Landscape Function Analysis (LFA) applications in rangeland ecosystems and its links with Vegetation Indices (VI's). World Applied Sci. J., 32: 986-991.
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  28. Kamarudin, N., M.H. Ismail and K. Jusoff, 2014. Quantification of least cost path analysis for best forest road planning. Malays. For., 77: 101-110.
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  29. Hamdan, O., I.M. Hasmadi, H.K. Aziz, K. Norizah and H.Z.M. Shafri, 2014. Factors affecting L-band Alos Palsar backscatter on tropical forest biomass. Global J. Sci. Front. Res. D: Agric. Vet., 14: 51-63.
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  30. Hamdan, O., H.K. Aziz and I.M. Hasmadi, 2014. L-band ALOS PALSAR for biomass estimation of Matang Mangroves, Malaysia. Remote Sens. Environ., 155: 69-78.
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  31. Zaki, P.H., M.H. Ismail, M.H. Hamzah and N.A. Roslam, 2013. Licensee practices on forest regeneration in Kuala Balah Permanent Reserve Forest, Kelantan, Peninsular Malaysia. Pertanika J. Trop. Agric. Sci., 36: 11-18.
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  32. Zain, R.M., M.H. Ismail and P.H. Zaki, 2013. Classifying forest species using hyperspectral data in balah forest reserve, Kelantan, Peninsular Malaysia. J. For. Environ. Sci., 29: 131-137.
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  33. Reza, M.I.H., S.A. Abdullah, S.B.M. Nor and M.H. Ismail, 2013. Integrating GIS and expert judgment in a multi-criteria analysis to map and develop a habitat suitability index: A case study of large mammals on the Malayan Peninsula. Ecol. Indicators, 34: 149-158.
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  34. Norizah, K., I.M. Hasmadi, J. Kamaruzaman, M.S. Alias and A. Mauricio, 2013. Assessing timber extraction by using the RIMBAKA R2020-a timber harvester on a steep terrain in Ulu Jelai Forest Reserve, Peninsular Malaysia. Pertanika J. Trop. Agric. Sci., 36: 101-108.
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  35. Ismail, M.H., N.A. Nazaruddin and K. Jusoff, 2013. Sub-pixel technique of remotely sensed data for extracting bamboo areas in Temengor Forest Reserve, Perak, Malaysia. Pertanika J. Trop. Agric. Sci., 36: 221-230.
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  36. Hamdan, O., M.R. Khairunnisa, A.A. Ammar, I.M. Hasmadi and H.K. Aziz, 2013. Mangrove carbon stock assessment by optical satellite imagery. J. Trop. For. Sci., 25: 554-565.
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  37. Tsuchiya, Y., A. Itaya and M.H. Ismail, 2012. Land cover and characteristic of LSWI estimated by ASTER image. Chubu For. Res., 60: 197-200, (In Japanese).
  38. Syazwan, A.I., B.M. Rafee, J. Hafizan, A.Z.F. Azman and A.M. Nizar et al., 2012. Development of an indoor air quality checklist for risk assessment of indoor air pollutants by semiquantitative score in nonindustrial workplaces. Risk Manage. Healthcare Policy, 5: 17-23.
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  39. Syazwan, A.I., B.M. Rafee, H. Juahir, A.Z.F. Azman and A.M. Nizar et al., 2012. Analysis of indoor air pollutants checklist using environmetric technique for health risk assessment of sick building complaint in nonindustrial workplace. Drug Healthcare Patient Saf., 4: 107-126.
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  40. Norizah, K., I.M. Hasmadi, J. Kamaruzaman and M.S. Alias, 2012. Operational efficiency of Rimbaka timber harvester in hilly tropical forest. J. Trop. For. Sci., 24: 368-378.
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  41. Kamarudin, N. and M.H. Ismail, 2012. Developing priorities and ranking for suitable forest road allocation using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) in Peninsular Malaysia. Sains Malaysiana, 41: 1177-1185.
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  42. Ismail, M.H., C.K. Akmar, C.K. Othman, I.A.A. Malek and S.A. Abdullah, 2012. Land use trends analysis using SPOT-5 images and its effect on the landscape of Cameron Highland, Malaysia. Asian J. Geoinform., 12: 1-7.
  43. Sitanggang, I.S. and M.H. Ismail, 2011. Classification model for hotspot occurrences using decision tree method. J. Geomat. Natural Hazards Risk, 2: 111-121.
  44. Kamarudin, N., M.H. Ismail, K. Jusoff and A.M. Sood, 2011. Evolution and development of forest harvesting in Peninsular Malaysia. J. Malaysian For., 74: 79-102.
  45. Kamarudin, N., M.H. Ismail and P.H. Zaki, 2011. Forest land use development and its benefit to indigenous peoples. J. Sains Sosial Kemanusiaan, 3: 24-38.
  46. Junusi, R.M. and M.H. Ismail, 2011. Plants nutrient variability of oil palm and its correlation to fresh fruit bunch yield. Elixir Agric., 36: 3159-3163.
  47. Ismail, M.H., P.H. Zaki and C.P. Chin, 2011. Urban tree biomass estimation in Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) campus. Elixir Agric., 38: 4140-4142.
  48. Ismail, M.H. and M.S. Manaf, 2011. The potential of LiDAR application in Malaysia. Int. J. Remote Sens. Applic., 1: 1-5.
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  49. Hasmadi, I.M., H.Z. Pakhriazad and K. Norlida, 2011. Remote sensing for mapping RAMSAR heritage site at Sungai Pulai mangrove forest reserve, Johore, Malaysia. Sains Malaysiana, 40: 83-88.
  50. Hasmadi, I.M., C.K.O.C.K. Akmar and U. Norsaliza, 2011. Performance of intrinsic and soil line-based vegetation indices to mangrove mapping in Malaysia. J. Biodiver. Ecol. Sci., 1: 41-52.
  51. Barzekar, G., A. Aziz, M. Mariapan, M.H. Ismail and S.M. Hosseni, 2011. Using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) for prioritizing and ranking of ecological indicators for monitoring sustainability o ecotourism in Northern Forest, Iran. Ecol. Balkanica, 3: 59-67.
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  52. Barzekar, G., A. Aziz, M. Mariapan, M.H. Ismail and S.M. Hosseni, 2011. Applying delphi technique to generating criteria and indicator for monitoring ecotourism sustainability in Northern forest of Iran: Case study in Dohezar and Sehezar watershed. Folia For. Polonica, 53: 130-141.
  53. Alhader, M.F.A., A. Rodzi, M.H. Ismail and A.M. Sood, 2011. Utilization of the dynamic laser scanning technology for shielding the overhead electrical cables by developing a smart monitoring for city tree progress. Int. J. Infor. Proces. Manage., 2: 148-159.
  54. Zaki, P.H., M.Z. Hamzah, M.H. Ismail, K.W. Awang and H.A. Hamid, 2010. Malay customary tenure and conflict on implementation of colonial land law in Peninsular Malaysia. J. Law Conflict Resolut., 2: 33-45.
  55. Usali, N. and M.H. Ismail, 2010. Use of remote sensing and GIS in monitoring water quality. J. Sustain. Dev., 3: 228-238.
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  56. Pakhriazad, H.Z., I.M. Hasmadi and D.R. Gerten, 2010. The effect of Reduced Impact Logging (RIL) on forest regeneration in Ulu Baram, Sarawak, Malaysia. J. Malaysian For., 73: 239-249.
  57. Pakhriazad, H.Z. and I.M. Hasmadi, 2010. A study on trend of logs production and export in the state of Sarawak, Malaysia. Int. J. Market. Stud., 2: 92-95.
  58. Mohd Hasmadi, I., J. Kamaruzaman and M.A. Nurul Hidayah, 2010. Analysis of crown spectral characteristic and tree species mapping of tropical forest using hyperspectral imaging. J. Trop. Fore. Sci., 22: 67-73.
  59. Khairil, M.M.R. and M.I. Hasmadi, 2010. Applying GIS for mapping agriculture roads network in felda trolak utara for oil palm plantation management. Infor Manage. Bus. Rev., 1: 11-15.
  60. Kasawani, I., U. Norsaliza and I.M. Hasmadi, 2010. Analysis of spectral vegetation indices related to soil-line for mapping mangrove forests using satellite imagery. Applied Remote Sens. J., 1: 25-31.
  61. Kasawani, I., A.K.A. Shah, I. Sulong, I.M. Hasmadi and J. Kamaruzaman, 2010. Coastal change detection using GIS in Setiu lagoon, Terengganu, Malaysia. J. GIS Trends, 1: 20-26.
  62. Ismail, M.H. and N. Kamarudin, 2010. Soil disturbance from different mechanised harvesting in hill tropical forest, Peninsular Malaysia. J. Environ. Sci. Eng., 4: 34-41.
  63. Hasmadi,I.M., C.K.O.C.K. Akmar, U. Norsaliza and I. Kasawani, 2010. Comparison of several vegetation indices for mangrove mapping using remotely sensed data. Int. Geoinfor. Res. Dev. J., 1: 8-15.
  64. Hasmadi, M.I., M.H. Zaki, I.A. Adnan, H.Z. Pakhriazad and M.A. Fadlli, 2010. Determining and mapping of vegetation using GIS and phytosociological approach in Mount Tahan, Malaysia. J. Agric. Sci., 2: 80-89.
  65. Hasmadi, I.M., K. Norizah and M.S. Alias, 2010. Identifying trees species dominance in Hulu Sedili forest reserve, Peninsular Malaysia based on lithology type using geographic information system. Nong Ye Ke Xue Yu Ji Shu, 46: 77-82.
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  66. Hasmadi, I.M., H.Z. Pakhriazad and F.S. Mohamad, 2010. Geographic information system-allocation model for forest path: A case study in ayer hitam forest reserve, Malaysia. Am. J. Applied Sci., 7: 376-380.
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  67. Hasmadi, I.M. and U. Norsaliza, 2010. Analysis of SPOT-5 data for mapping turbidity level of river klang, peninsular malaysia. Applied Remote Sens. J., 1: 14-18.
  68. Hasmadi, I.M. and S.S. Imas, 2010. Empowering GIS education program: Is GIS as a science, art or tool? J. GIS Trends, 1: 1-7.
  69. Amirin, M.K. and I.M. Hasmadi, 2010. Land use changes in Perak catchment zone using remote sensing and GIS technique. J. GIS Trends, 1: 15-19.
  70. Pakhriazad, H.Z., H.M.K. Aida, I.M. Hasmadi and J. Kamaruzaman, 2009. Historical and current legislations of Taman Negara (national park), Peninsular Malaysia. J. Politics Law, 2: 44-49.
  71. Kamaruzaman, J.H. and I.M. Hasmadi, 2009. Mapping and quantification of land area and cover types with LandsatTM in Carey island, Selangor, Malaysia. Modern Applied Sci., 3: 42-50.
  72. Jusoff, K., M.H. Ismail and N. Hidayah, 2009. Spectral separability of tropical forest tree species using airborne hyperspectral imager. J. Environ. Sci. Eng., 3: 37-41.
  73. Jusoff, K. and M.H. Ismail, 2009. The economic and environmental impact of a suitable forest harvest zone allocation using a GIS analysis. Int. Bus. Res., 2: 208-217.
  74. Ismail, M.H., 2009. Developing policy for suitable harvest zone using multi criteria evaluation and GIS-based decision support system. Int. J. Econ. Finance, 1: 105-117.
  75. Ismail, M.H. and R.M. Junusi, 2009. Determining and mapping soil nutrient content using geostatistical technique in a durian orchard in Malaysia. J. Agric. Sci., 1: 86-91.
  76. Ismail, M.H. and J.C. Taylor, 2009. Investigation of differences of topographical map and GIS-derived spatial map with actual ground data in Peninsular Malaysia. Modern Applied Sci., 3: 81-88.
  77. Ismail, M.H. and H.K. Jusoff, 2009. Planning of access road using satellite technology and best path modeling. Modern Applied Sci., 3: 83-95.
  78. Hasmadi, I.M., J. Kamaruzaman, M.S. Alias, H.Z. Pakhriaza and M. Manohar, 2009. A review on application of hyperspectral imaging to forest resources in Malaysia. J. Sustain. Sci Manage., 4: 75-84.
  79. Hasmadi, I.M. and S.F. Dayana, 2009. A GIS-site suitability modeling for allocation forest harvest zones in Peninsular, Malaysia. J. Geografi, 2: 22-28.
  80. Ebrahimian, M., L.F. See, M.H. Ismail and I.A. Malek, 2009. Application of natural resources conservation service-curve number method for runoff estimation with GIS in the Kardeh watershed, Iran. Eur. J. Scient. Res., 34: 575-590.
  81. Azian, M., A.M.I. Adnan, and I.M. Hasmadi, 2009. The use of remote sensing for monitoring spatial and temporal changes in Mangrove management. J. Malaysian For., 72: 15-22.
  82. Mohd Hasmadi, I., H.Z. Pakhriazad and J. Kamaruzaman, 2008. Mangrove canopy density of Sungai Merbok forest reserve, Kedah from Landsat TM. J. Malaysian For., 71: 67-74.
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  83. Mohd Hasmadi, I. and J.C. Taylor, 2008. Sensitivity analysis of an optimal access road location in hilly forest area: A GIS approach. Am. J. Applied Sci., 5: 1686-1692.
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  84. Ismail, M.H., I.A.A. Malek and S. Bebakar, 2008. Detecting and quantifying degraded forest land in Tanah Merah forest district, Kelantan using spot-5 image. Pertanika J. Trop. Agric. Sci., 31: 11-17.
  85. Ismail, M.H. and K. Jusoff, 2008. Satellite data classification accuracy assessment based from reference dataset. Int. J. Comput. Infor. Sci. Eng., 2: 96-102.
  86. Hasmadi, I.M., S.A. Mohd and K. Norizah, 2008. Reclassifying forest type to a new forest class based on vegetation and lithology characteristics using GIS at Southern Johore, Malaysia. Int. J. Energy Environ., 4: 171-178.
  87. Hasmadi, I.M., M.K. Amirin and S.N. Hidayah, 2008. Estimated dem uncertainty in creating a 3-d model of UPM's Ayer Hitam forest reserve in Selangor, Malaysia. Geografia, 5: 1-14.
  88. Hasmadi, I.M., J. Kamaruzaman and J.M. Azizon, 2008. Forest road assessment in Ulu Muda forest reserve, Kedah, Malaysia. Modern Applied Sci., 2: 100-108.
  89. Hasmadi, I.M., A.M.I. Adnan and Y.M. Adnan, 2008. Bird's habitat suitability model in ayer hitam forest reserve using geographical information system. J. Malaysian For., 71: 243-252.
  90. Yusoff, M.M., K. Jusoff and M.H. Ismail, 2007. Soil nutrient variability mapping in UiTM research station, Arau, Perlis using landsat TM7 and geostatistical analysis. WSEaS Trans. Signal Proces., 1: 80-87.
  91. Ismail, M.H. and K. Jusoff, 2007. Estimating forest area using remote sensing and regression estimator. WSEAS Trans. Signal Proces., 1: 88-94.
  92. Nobilly, F., P. Hassan-Zaki, I.M. Hasmadi, K. Jusoff and I. Adnan, 2006. Lower diameter increment of Malaysian hill dipterocarp forest at Angsi forest reserve, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. J. Malaysian For., 69: 15-25.
  93. Hassan-Zaki, P., N. Frisco, I.M. Hasmadi and K. Jusoff, 2006. Trend of the forest policies on the development of timber trade and wood-based industry in Peninsular Malaysia. J. Malaysian Forester, 69: 109-122.
  94. Hasmadi, I.M., J. Kamaruzaman, P. Hassan-Zaki and N. Frisco, 2006. The use of computer based remote sensing and GIS for urban forestry. J. Malaysian For., 69: 67-74.
  95. Ismail, M.H. and K. Jusoff, 2004. Urban forestry planning using remote sensing/GIS technique. PERTANIKA J. Sci. Technol., 12: 21-32.
  96. Ismail, M.H., 2001. Military remote eye from space. J. Malaysian Armed Forces: Sorotan Darat, 2: 27-32.
  97. Jusoff, K. and M.H. Ismail, 1999. Air Hitam Forest Reserve (AHFR) From space using satellite remote sensing. PERTANIKA J. Trop. Agric. Sci., 22: 131-139.