Early detection of impaired glucose tolerance in young adults by May, Khin Soe, Mohd Noor, Noriah, Htite, Lwin Mar, Mohamad Syakirin, Ahmad Syakirin, Mohd Noor Zaidi, Muhammad Ridzuan

“…This implies that 1 HPC positively correlated with an existing family history of diabetes of mellitus (p<0.016). The findings revealed positive correlation in between family history and impaired glucose tolerance. …”
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The acceptance of TV Islamic reality shows by the Malay community by A.Manaf, Aini Maznina, Wok, Saodah, Ismail, Rizalawati, Abdul Latif, Siti Sakinah

“…Thus, the cultivation theory holds true for this study. Based on the findings, it is suggested that relevant authorities take appropriate strategies to ensure that TV Islamic reality shows remain relevant, fun and up-to-date with current issues for the viewers to gain new knowledge and to reinforce that their existing Islamic knowledge and practices.…”
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On the multi-agent learning neural and Bayesian methods in skin detector and pornography classifier: an automated anti-pornography system by Zaidan , A. A., Ahmad, N. N., Abdul Karim, Hazerul, Larbani, Moussa, Zaidan, B.B.

“…The classification of the pornographic images becomes more robust to the variation in images sizes. The findings from this study have shown that the proposed multi-agent learning system for skin detection has produced a significant rate of true positives (TP) (i.e., 98.44%). …”
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Virtual reality in heritage studies and historical reconstruction through animation – A case study of a 16th century university complex in the Ottoman world by Ibrahim, Mansor, Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen, Ali, Maisarah, Abdul Latif, Nurul Syala, Zainal Abidin, Norzalifa

“…The modelling was focused on selected portions of the Suleymaniye complex in Istanbul Turkey, while the animation and storyboard integrated findings from a research extension of the project which looked at the link between the social structure of the city with the overall hierarchical nature of the architecture and planning of the complex. …”
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Miftah Al-'Arabiyyah = مفتاح العربية by Usop, Mohd Puzhi, Abd Hamid, Mohd Azrul, Gamiel, Hussien Mohd, Mat Zain, Zairul, Wan Abdullah, Wan Najmuddin, Mustapai, Mohd Zulhisyam, Hajjaj, Hassan Sayyed, Wan Abu Bakar, Wan Mohd Zahari

“…Questionnaires were distributed to them once they teaching and learning processes were completed within specific time. Findings have shown that the overall result of the new syllabus is moderate. …”
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Signatures of rapid change in PRDM9 binding targets are evident in archaic humans by Tumian, Afidalina, Davies, Robert W., Myers, Simon

“…Conclusion: It is suggestive that we are able to see positions of ancient hotspots, and could even make maps of ancient hotspot positions, by looking at the distribution of motif losses along the genomes. The findings could further shed light on the dynamic turnover of PRDM9 binding sites, and help understand the details of how recombination has shaped over genomes.…”
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Ecological indicator agents for inorganic contaminants state monitoring through Sonneratia alba, Avicennia alba and Rhizophora apiculata by Othman, Rashidi, Ramya, Razanah, Hj. Baharuddin, Zainul Mukrim, Hashim, Khairusy Syakirin Has-Yun, Mohd. Yaman, Maheran

“…The results established that there were significant differences between the three mangrove species, locations, plant tissues and sediment samples and their interaction for all the five heavy metals content. The findings revealed that leaf tissues for all species accumulated mostly Fe, Zn, Pb and Cu. …”
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Improving community disaster resilience through scorecard self-testing by Mohamed Ludin, Salizar, Arbon, Paul

“…Design/methodology/approach – A participatory action research approach (done in 2015) encouraged key people involved in managing the 2014 Kelantan floods in Malaysia’s north-east to participate in discussions about, and self-testing of, the CDR Scorecard to measure and improve their communities’ disaster resilience. Findings – The CDR Scorecard can be useful in the Malaysian community context, with some modifications. …”
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A cross sectional study of cardiopulmonary complications and severity of pulmonary hypertension and lung fibrosis in patients with systemic sclerosis by Wan Ali, Wan Ahmad Syahril Rozli, Mohamed Said, Mohd Shahrir, Shaharir , Syahrul Sazliyana, Ban , Andrea Yu Lin, Hussain, Rizuana Iqbal, Rosman, Azmillah

“…Majority of high resolution computed tomography findings showed lung fibrosis with ground glass opacities (74.4%). …”
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Microstructural white matter changes mediated age- related cognitive decline in the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) by Jolly, Todd, Cooper, Patrick, Wan Ahmadul Badwi, Syarifah Azizah, Phillips, Natalie, Rennie, Jaime, Levi, Christopher, Drysdale, Karen, Parsons, Mark, Michie, Patricia, Karayanidis, Frini

“…Further, the relationship between MoCA and RaD was specific to participants who reported at least one cardiovascular risk factor. These findings highlight the importance of cardiovascular risk factors in the presentation of cognitive decline in old age. …”
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Saliva leptin levels in tooth movement during initial stage of orthodontic alignment : a pilot study by Abu Bakar, Noraini, Mustafa Al-Ahmad, Basma Ezzat, Hilal Abbood Al-Bayati, Lina, Kamil, Wisam Alaa

“…Leptin, a polypeptide hormone has been classified as a cytokine (Zhang et al 1994). Earlier findings suggested that leptin does play a significant role in bone formation by its direct effect on osteoblasts (Alparslan et al 2010). …”
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Modelling culturally responsive teaching: a case-based study in the Malaysian setting by Idrus, Faizah

“…A mixed method approach will be used employing primarily qualitative inquiry through phenomenological approach (interviews with teachers and students and classroom observations will be conducted) and a set of questionnaire to elicit pertinent information on teachers common practices in the English classrooms.20 schools from 4 regions in Malaysia will be identified and Form 4 students (and their teachers) will be selected as respondents. The findings from teachers/students responses will point to the direction of how teachers have afforded the spaces for CRT through infusing CRT skills in language classrooms. …”
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New model of Islamic art in public spaces by Zakariya, Khalilah, Zainal Abidin, Norzalifa, Hitam, Mizan, Mansor, Mazlina, Harun, Nor Zalina, Hassan, Haslina

“…The analysis revealed three key findings. First, the physical attributes and the placement of Islamic art in public spaces should conform to the Islamic ethical and spiritual values. …”
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Modelling culturally responsive teaching: a case-based study in the Malaysian setting by Idrus, Faizah, Ismail, Nik Ahmad Hisham, Mohamad Kamalludeen, Rosemaliza, Che Haron, Sueraya

“…A mixed method approach will be used employing primarily qualitative inquiry through phenomenological approach (interviews with teachers and students and classroom observations will be conducted) and a set of questionnaire to elicit pertinent information on teachers common practices in the English classrooms.20 schools from 4 regions in Malaysia will be identified and Form 4 students (and their teachers) will be selected as respondents. The findings from teachers/students responses will point to the direction of how teachers have afforded the spaces for CRT through infusing CRT skills in language classrooms. …”
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Kappa antagonist to prevent drug relapse: does stage in addiction cycle matter? by Ridzwan, Irna Elina, Zulkifli, Muhammad Harith, Wasli, Nur Syafinaz, Syd Mohmad Faudzi, Syed Mohd Syahmi

“…Conclusion: Our initial findings suggest that KOR antagonism might be beneficial only after the addicts achieved complete abstinence to prevent future drug-induced relapse. …”
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A preliminary study of the occurrence of soil-transmitted helminths among standard one school children in urban and peripheral areas Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia by Mohammad, Mardhiah, Mat Yusof, Afzan, Wan Azmi, Wan Nabilah

“…From the study, generally, T. trichiuria was detected as the highest STHs. When the findings were stratified according to location of schools, A. lumbricoides and T. …”
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Diabetes in Malaysia: A situational study on prevalence factors of the disease based on socioanthropological explorations by Karim, A.H.M Zehadul, Islam, M. Saiful

“…The research also utilized a triangulation of qualitative techniques including in-depth interviews, personal and group discussions and a few focus group discussions (FGDs)through patients’ participation. Major Findings: The paper describes the socio-cultural situations of diabetes in Malaysia and contextually depicts the real situation of the disease in the country. …”
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Re-evaluating the practice of hibah trust in Malaysia by Noordin, Nazrul Hazizi, Ismail, Muhammad Issyam, Abd Rahman, Muhammad Abd Hadi, Haron, Siti Nurah, Abdullah, Adam

“…Besides, the current practice and application of hibah trust by the Malaysian trustee companies such as Amanah Raya Berhad and As-Salihin Trustee Berhad is analyzed based on information gathered from their publications and direct consultation. Findings – Based on the comparison made between hibah trust and its conventional counterpart, living trust, this study found that that the hibah trust product mirrors the conventional living trust, which provides a high degree of freedom to the benefactor to decide on the distribution of his wealth without taking into consideration the interest of the eligible heirs under farai’d. …”
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The prevalence of Internet addiction and its related factors among medical students of International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuantan Campus by Swe, Swe Latt, Mohd Rus, Razman, Ab Rahman, Jamalludin, Nasreen, Hashima E, Abd. Aziz, Karimah Hanim, Pasi, Hafizah

“…They used the Internet for communicating with friends and family (96%), searching scientific research (84%), checking emails (81%), reading news (76%), chatting with new people (73%), and downloading films and music (64%). However, these findings were not statistically significant. High prevalence of normal Internet user and no severe IA among medical students under study is a favorable condition to instill awareness on their level of Internet usage and students should manage their time wisely by participating in other activities.…”
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Developmental toxicity evaluation of sub-CO2 extract of Phaleria macrocarpa fruit flesh in Danio rerio embryo by Mia, Md. Abdur Rashid, Sarker, Md. Zaidul Islam, Ferdosh, Sahena, Ahmed, Qamar Uddin, Uddin, A.B.M Helal, Abul Kalam, Azad

“…macrocarpaa showed mild toxic effects on zebrafish embryos, however, the extract comparatively safe for normal embryonic development at the range from 50 to 841.39 µg/ml. This finding could help to predetermine the dosage P. macrocarpa fruit for further in vivo study…”
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