Novel opto-electronic and plastic fibre sensors by Ioannides, Nicos

“…The middle POF is coupled to a red LED and emits light onto a flat target with the two outer fibres receiving the reflected light from the target and guiding it to two silicon PIN photodiodes. Theoretical investigations on the behaviour of the sensor are presented for ranges between 0 mm and 100 mm, and for targets with different reflectivities. …”
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Antibacterial activity of Malaysian mango kernel by Al-Shwyeh, Hussah Abdullah, Mirghani, Mohamed Elwathig Saeed, Jamal, Parveen

“…Mango has been reported to have high antibacterial activity against Gram positive bacteria, aids the development of the placenta and fetus, and helps in the metabolic activities of teeth, the retina and skin, while preventing anemia. In addition, it also helps to tighten the capillary vessels. …”
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Percutaneous plating in paediatric tibial fractures by Mohd Yusof, Nazri, Oh, ChangWoo, Oh, JongKeon, Kim, Joonwoo Woo, Min, WooKie, Park, IlHyung, Kim, Hee June

“…Other minor complications included one case each of transient superficial infection and skin irritation caused by the plate. All patients achieved an excellent or satisfactory clinical outcome with no limping. …”
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Reconstruction of lateral skull base defects with the trapezius myocutaneous flap: a description of two cases by Raja Lope Ahmad, Raja Ahmad Al'konee, Wan Leman, Wan Ishlah, Kamarudin, Norie Azilah

“…These cancers 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. Reconstruction of the surgical defects in temporal bone resection may vary from simple closure of the external ear canal to a complex flap coverage depending on the extent of surgical resection. …”
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Effect of green and ripe Carica papaya epicarp extracts on wound healing and during pregnancy by Anuar, Nor Suhada, Zahari, Shafiyyah Solehah, Taib, Ibrahim Adham, Rahman, Mohammad Tariqur

“…The traditional use of papaya to treat many diseases, especially skin conditions and its prohibition for consumption during pregnancy has prompted us to determine whether papaya extracts both from green and ripe fruits improve wound healing and also produce foetal toxicity. …”
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Evaluation of different extraction method for the isolation of cetirizine from human plasma for HPLC analysis by Amiruddin, Noor Syafawati, Helal Uddin, A.B.M., Mohamad, Huda Jamilah, Al-Aamaa, Mohamed

“…In allergic inflammatory process, this drug influences the activities of eosinophils, neutrophils and platelets.It inhibits eosinophils in allergen-induced type I skin reaction and eosinophil chemotaxis in vitro by reducing the expression of ICAM-1and soluble ICAM-1in epithelial cells.Malaysian government has implemented bioequivalence study for the registration of generic products and our study is in line with the regulatory requirement. …”
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Antibacterial activity from Malaysian mango kernel by Al-Shwyeh, Hussah Abdullah, Mirghani, Mohamed Elwathig Saeed, Jamal, Parveen

“…Mango has been reported to have high antibacterial activity against gram positive bacteria, aids the development of the placenta and fetus, and helps the metabolic activities of teeth, the retina and skin, while preventing anemia. In addition, it also helps to tighten the capillary vessels. …”
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Prevalence of sleep disordered breathing symptoms among Malay school children in a primary school in Malaysia by Abdullah, Ahmad Fadzil, Ab Rahman, Jamalludin, A W, Norrashidah, M Z, Norzila, K Kassim, Asiah, Awang, Rus Anida, A L, Hasniah, Z, Ramli, H, Samsinah

“…The children whose parents responded to the questionnaire and consented were examined, documenting height, weight, skin fold thickness, neck and abdominal circumference, tonsillar size, nostril examination and presence of micrognathia or retrognathia. …”
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The use of sunscreen products among final year medicine and pharmacy students: a cross‑sectional study of knowledge, attitude, practice, and perception by Awadh, Ammar Ihsan JawaD, Jamshed, Shazia Qasim, Elkalmi, Ramadan Mohamed Mahmod, Ab. Hadi, Hazrina

“…Objective: To evaluate the knowledge, attitude, perception, and practice of medical and pharmacy students toward the usage of sunscreen as protection for the skin against ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among final year medical and pharmacy undergraduates at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). …”
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Development of sensory organs in larvae of African catfish Clarias gariepinus by Mukai, Yukinori, Tuzan, Audrey Daning, Lim, Leong Seng, Wahid, Nordin, Muhamad Shaleh, Sitti Raehanah, Senoo, Shigeharu

“…In 10 day-old larvae, there were two lines of free neuromasts on the flank and lower edge of the trunk; presumptive canal neuromasts were oval shaped and had begun to sink under the skin. The direction of maximum sensitivity of the neuromasts was parallel with the longitudinal axis of their elliptical apical surface.…”
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Spectral delayed luminescence system for human saliva screening by Jamaludin, Mohd. Najeb

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Exploring and Changing Cognitive Representations, Coping and Quality Of Life Outcomes in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria by Bucknor, Delaney Andreka

“…Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CU) is a pruritic skin disorder that affects 0.8% of the population. …”
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The quest for identity of African American women from 1939 to 2000 in postmodern American Drama by Obaid, Ismael Hasan

“…It is concluded that African American women have been doubled marginalized and discriminated because of their skin colour as well as their gender. And later on, through the timeline of the current study, this issue had not been overcome completely. …”
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Boundary layer flow and heat transfer of dusty nanofluid over horizontal sheet with various conditions by Johan, Nurul Aisyah

“…The numerical solutions for skin friction coefficients, local Nusselt number, velocity and temperature profiles are presented graphically. …”
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An assessment of potable water quality at Kolej Kediaman Kampus Pagoh, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia by Seliyan, Kyiirthana, Muslim, Rahmat, Rosli, Mohd Arif

“…This study was carried out based on the responses from students that the water quality of the hostel is affecting them which can lead to some health issues such as hair loss, and skin becoming dry and itchy when consuming the hostel’s water. …”
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Driver’s fatigue detection system based on facial features by Khan, Ijaz

“…First step is face detection for which combination of Viola Jones and skin color pixels detection is used. Second is accurate detection of eyes and mouth in detected face area. …”
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Staphylococcal cassette chroromosome mec (SCCmec) typing of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates from patients attending Tengku Ampuan Afzan hospital (HTAA)... by Mustafa, M. I, Alarosi, N. A., Mohammad Amjad, Nasser

“…Results: Four major sites were listed (Fig 3): skin and soft tissue infections 14 (50%), ENT infections 7 (25%), respiratory tract infections 1 (3.57%), blood stream infections 5 (17.85%), and other body fluids 1 (3.57%).Resistance to oxacillin was 100%, with an MIC >4 μg/mL. …”
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In-vitro antidermatophytic activity of methanolic fraction from entada spiralis ridl. stem bark and its bioautographic profile by Harun, Aiza, Mat So'ad, Siti Zaiton, Mohd Hassan, Norazian, Che Mohd Ramli, Neni Kartini

“…Based on these findings, it can be concluded that the stem bark extracts of E. spiralis can be a future source of potent natural antimicrobial drugs for superficial skin diseases.…”
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A study on the characterization of baobab (Adansonia digitate) fruit seed oil by Abdalkreem, Sara Babiker, Mirghani, Mohamed Elwathig Saeed, Kabbashi, Nassereldeen Ahmed, Alam, Md. Zahangir, Marikkar, Mohammed Nazrim

“…Baobab seed oil had been commonly used for skin care application since ancient times. However, during the last century, synthetic substitutes have become available and have been used to replace natural seed oils. …”
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Impact of thermal behaviour on outdoor human thermal comfort in tropical climate by Yong, Yee Lee

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