Book Review : Teresa Sacchet, Silvana Mariano and Cássia Maria Carloto (editors) Women, gender and conditional cash transfers: interdisciplinary perspectives from studies of Bolsa... by Ginsburg, Norman

“…Since the removal of the Workers Party from power in 2016, right wing governments have been cutting the programme. …”
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Histopathological effects of Eurycoma Longifolia jack extract (tongkat ali) on the prostate of rats by Faisal, Ghasak Ghazi, Mustafa Al-Ahmad, Basma Ezzat, Mustafa, Nazih Shaban, Najmuldeen, Ghazi Faisal, Althunibat, Osama Yousef, Azzubaidi, Marwan Saad

“…These dysplastic changes were equivalent to low grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia PIN. Conclusion: E.L. root extract can cause abnormal proliferation in the prostatic epithelium and these changes are dose dependant. …”
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A comprehensive survey on ‘‘various decoupling mechanisms with focus on metamaterial and metasurface principles applicable to SAR and MIMO antenna systems’’ by Alibakhshikenari, Mohammad, Babaeian, Fatemeh, Virdee, Bal Singh, Aïssa, Sonia, Azpilicueta, Leyre, See, Chan, Althuwayb, Ayman Abdulhadi, Huynen, Isabelle, Abd-Alhameed, Raed, Falcone, Francisco, Limiti, Ernesto

“…Such techniques include the use of defected ground structure (DGS), parasitic or slot element, dielectric resonator antenna (DRA), complementary split-ring resonators (CSRR), decoupling networks, P.I.N or varactor diodes, electromagnetic bandgap (EBG) structures, etc. …”
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An analytical study of the role of selected metal ions in bone and joint diseases by Furst, Alexandra

“…The speciation of the titanium (III)/titanium (IV) complexes in the biological matrices was investigated with Fourier transform infra red (FTIR) spectroscopy and high field proton nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) with a Hahn spin echo pulse sequence. The chemical nature of non-protein bound iron present in knee joint synovial fluid obtained from RA patients was also investigated by use of NMR…”
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DNA extraction methodologies for ultra long nanopore sequencing to determine chromosome specific rodent telomere lengths by Kidd, Elliot, Mooruth, Ravi, Meimaridou, Eirini, Walley, Andrew, Fairbrother, Una

“…Previous work in our lab shows that phenol/chloroform extraction damages DNA less than spin columns and magnetic beads and that extraction methods are crucial for accurate TL determination. …”
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Development of Smart Chopper Composting Monitoring System by Daud, Mohamad Khairul Aiman, Mohd Nordin, Najaa Aimi, Tuan Ismail, Tuan Noor Hasanah, Adam, Effendy, Zulkarnain, Noraishikin, Muhammad Razif, Muhammad Rusydi, Rehman, Tariq

“…A DC motor controlled by the Arduino Mega microcontroller was used to spin the chopper blades to shred the food into smaller sizes. …”
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Deposition of ZnO-Al (AZO) thin films for optical properties by Hussin, R., Anuar, S. Z. S., Ibharim, S. A., Kamdi, Z., Ainuddin, A. R., Harun, Z.

“…In this work, sol gel method and spin coating was used to deposited AZO thin films. …”
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Extraction and characterization of gelatin from different marine fish species in Malaysia by Jaswir, Irwandi, S., Faridayanti, Mirghani, Mohamed Elwathig Saeed, Mohd. Salleh, Hamzah, Hassan, Torla, Yaakob, Che Man

“…Gelatins from the skin of four local marine fish, namely “kerapu” (Epinephelus sexfasciatus), “jenahak” (Lutjianus argentimaculatus), “kembung” (Rastrelliger kanagurta), and “kerisi” (Pristipomodes typus) have been successfully extracted by acid extraction. …”
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Surgical management of Basal cell carcinoma of the auricle with temporal bone extension – a case illustration by Raja Lope Ahmad, Raja Ahmad Al'konee, Wan Leman, Wan Ishlah, Sa'at@Yusof, Azlin

“…The usage of trapezius skin island myocutaneus flap to reconstruct the surgical defect produced good aesthetic result.…”
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The trapezius myocutaneous flap for reconstruction of latreral skull base defects by Raja Lope Ahmad, Raja Ahmad Al'konee, Wan Leman, Wan Ishlah, Kamarudin, Norie Azilah

“…These tumors are typically aggressive as well as locally advanced which require wide resections combined with parotidectomy and / or neck dissection resulting in extensive soft tissue and skin defects. The principles in reconstruction of lateral skull base defects are to maintain the symmetry, cosmesis of the lateral skull structures, to achieve dead-space obliteration and finally to bave a quality vascularized tissue which able to withstand adjuvant radiotherapy treatment. …”
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Phytochemical and microbiological evaluation of a local medicinal plant bacopa monnieri (l.) Penn by Awang, Mohamed, Rahman, Md. Mokhlesur

“…From the literature review to was also found that the plant has direct therapeutic effects on piles, dysentery, dyspepsia, diarrhea, vomiting, giddiness, worms, burning of the skin and menorrhoea.…”
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Micropolar fluid flow and heat transfer over a nonlinearly stretching plate with viscous dissipation by Ahmad, Kartini, Ishak, Anuar, Nazar, Roslinda

“…It is found that both the localNusselt number and themagnitude of the skin friction coefficient increase with the nonlinear stretching parameter n, and the opposite trend occurs as K increases for fixed n.…”
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Ethics of trending in pharmaceutical & therapeutic-related biotechnology by M. Gameil, Abeir Hussein, Kabbashi, Nassereldeen Ahmed

“…However, what of health areas that do not put the patients in mortal danger, for example, skin diseases, weight-loss, and hair loss? Compared to cancer, diabetes, asthma, and kidney failure, obviously these issues, whilst being damaging to self-esteem & social life, are not as severe. …”
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Adjustment to atopic dermatitis: a cross-sectional study investigating the role of maladaptive self-schemas in a community sample of people with atopic dermatitis by Kalaki, Elli, Mizara, Alexandra

“…All groups completed the Young Schema Questionnaire (Short Form 3) and the Adjustment to Chronic Skin Disease Questionnaire. Results: There were no significant differences in adjustment levels between the two groups. …”

The Second Annual Report from the Strategic Sanctuary for the Destruction of Free Will by Kollectiv, Galia, Kollectiv, Pil

“…The Second Annual Report from the Strategic Sanctuary for the Destruction of Free Will is an installation and live performance that explore the construction of subjectivity. A skin of white cardboard and black tape covers the entire gallery. …”
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Numerical study of heat source/sink effects on dissipative magnetic nanofluit flow from a non-linear inclined stretching and shirinking sheet by Azman, Nur Azzira Afifie

“…A detailed study of the influence of these parameters on velocity and temperature distribution is conducted. The skin friction coefficient and rate of heat transfer values with selected parameters is presented.…”
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Strategic leadership characteristics for Quality Malaysian National Primary Schools Education (QMNPSE) leaders by Mohd Ali, Hairuddin

“…IAB as an educational leadership training wing for MOEM perhaps need to restructure its training curriculum and the delivery of training as well. …”
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Does wisdom matter? A case study of strategic school leaders by Mohd Ali, Hairuddin

“…IAB as an educational and leadership training wing for MoEM perhaps need to restructure its training curriculum and the delivery of training as well, AT least these three pertinent aspects, to certain extent will contribute to the achievement of the goals (mainly accessibility, equity, quality and as well as to enhance the educational management effectiveness and efficiency) stipulated in the MoEM Education Master Plan (2006-2010).…”
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Nano-structural analysis of fish collagen extracts for new process development by Jaswir, Irwandi, Monsur, Hammed Ademola, Mohd. Salleh, Hamzah

“…Cross-linked rods observed in SBA denote adequate removal of non-collagen content of the fish skin and increase its surface area. SBA is suggested as the best pretreatment for perch fish gelatin. …”
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Intra-aural tick infestation, the presentation and complications by N, Srinovianti, Raja Lope Ahmad, Raja Ahmad Al'konee

“…It grips firmly into the skin of the external auditory canal and the tympanic membrane. …”
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