The practice of female circumcision or female genital mutilation in Islam by Mohd, Azizah, Alhaji, Umar Alkali

“…Doctrinal methodology was used in the work. The work finds that the pratice of female genital mutilation mostly practiced in Nigeria is contrary to Islamic Principles. …”
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Optimizing Bioethanol Production from Sago Starch in Bioreactor for Renewable Energy by Kamaruddin, Mohd Hider, Mel, Maizirwan

“…Critical values were obtained at 0.08 vvm and 75 rpm for aeration and agitation, respectively. The findings of this project can be applied in production of bioethanol and biofuel research in large scale.…”
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Individual innovativeness as a mediating factor between selected communication factors and career advancement in a Malaysian Islamic higher learning institution by Ilfandy, Ayub, Wok, Saodah

“…Self-administered questionnaires were distributed to 70 lecturers at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). The findings indicate that there are significant and positive relationships found between all four communication factors with individual innovativeness. …”
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RE: Emphysematous pyelonephritis: is nephrectomy warranted? by Kamarulzaman, Mohd Nazli, Che Mohamed, Siti Kamariah

“…by Alsharif M. et al .[1] This article highlights interesting updated in managing emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) from radical surgery to medical management. Similar finding was published earlier by Ubee SS et al. in their literature review. [2] They noted the trend towards medical management was begun since late 1980s. …”
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A cash waqf investment model: an alternative model for financing micro-enterprises in Malaysia by Duasa, Jarita, Mohd Thas Thaker, Mohamed Asmy

“…The model is validated its acceptance in the field by adopting the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA). From the findings, among the factors that lead micro enterprises to use internal funding are strict collateral requirement by commercial financial institutions, high cost of financing, strict documentation requirement and good financial and business track record. …”
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An insight into internship program for undergraduate Arabic language learners in Malaysia by Sahrir, Muhammad Sabri, Ismail, Taufik, Shamsul Tajri, Saiful Adli

“…The participants were purposively selected from 57 out of 66 students who have completed their three months internship program either in the public or private sector from July to September 2015 by using an online survey and open-ended questionnaire. General findings from this study show that internship training has essentially improved their soft skills and increased their workplace literacy and well-being. …”
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E-Learning in the teaching of history through architecture by Abu Bakar, Juliana Aida, Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen, Mahmud, Murni

“…This paper discusses expected findings in the user evaluation studies on the issues associated with a comparison between learning using traditional approach and using VR …”
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Effects of Copper 0.127 mm Thick Flat Sheet on Uniform and Hot Region Images as A Material Filter for Scatter Correction in Tc-99m SPECT by Sayed, Inayatullah Shah, Harun, Siti Zawani

“…Standard deviation in the count density of uniform region and contrast of hot region images was calculated. Findings of the study reflect an overall enhancement in the image uniformity, hot regions detectability and contrast with material filter. …”
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IMPACT OF MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT OF INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA ON STUDENTS’ ACCULTURATION by Rahath House, Yousef, Abdul Razak, Mohd Abbas, Kazmi, Yedullah, Ashraf, Hiba

“…However, in terms of seeking diversity of contact, there was no significant difference between first-year and fourth-year students. Based on the findings it has been suggested that if efforts are made to establish optimal conditions for positive intergroup contact to take place, intergroup prejudice can be reduced and problems of coexistence in the Muslim countries and communities can thus be addressed.…”
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Impact of multicultural environment of International Islamic University Malaysia on students’ acculturation by Rahath House, Yousef, Abdul Razak, Mohd Abbas, Kazmi, Yedullah, Ashraf, Hiba

“…However, in terms of seeking diversity of contact, there was no significant difference between first-year and fourth-year students. Based on the findings it has been suggested that if efforts are made to establish optimal conditions for positive intergroup contact to take place, intergroup prejudice can be reduced and problems of coexistence in the Muslim countries and communities can thus be addressed.…”
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Vero cell culture on magnesium doped biphasic calcium phosphate scaffolds by Abd Rahim, Toibah, Sopyan, Iis, Mel , Maizirwan

“…The bioactivity test on the performance of porous microcarriers of pure biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) and Mg-doped BCP was conducted in spinner vessel with Vero cell lines for 90 hours. The findings revealed that all the porous microcarriers were biocompatible as the cells already attached on the microcarrier after 24 hours of culture. …”
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Thermal properties of polymer materials in laser sintering process by Pham, Duc Trung, Shwe, S., Wan Yusoff, Wan Ahmad Yusmawiza, Purwanto, Hadi, -, Farizahani

“…Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) was used in finding the melting point and the degradation energy of samples. …”
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Corporate governance and audit report timeliness: evidence from Malaysia by Puat Nelson, Sherliza, Shukeri, Siti Norwahida

“…Further, regression analysis was performed to examine the audit report timeliness determinants. Findings : Results show that audit report timeliness is influenced by audit committee size, auditor type, audit opinion and firm profitability. …”
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Al-Bukhari's chapter on predestination: a critical evaluation by Khan, Israr Ahmad

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Impact behaviors of epoxy/glass fiber composites at subzero and elevated temperatures by Mridha, Shahjahan

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Early childhood mortality and affecting factors in developing countries: an experience from Bangladesh by Kabir, M.A., Al-Amin, Abul Quasem, Alam, Gazi Mahabubul, Matim, M.A.

“…The women who were married in the range of ageing 10-49 were asked to provide complete history about their "giving birth" for the reference period of 5 years. Statistical findings state that the rate of "national", "infant" and "under five year mortality" is, respectively 286, 461 and 525. …”
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Restructuring of the e-Learning styles factors for technology training by Din, Rosseni, Kamarulzaman, M Faizal, M Shah, Parilah, Rahman, Saemah, Abdul Karim, Aidah, Omar, Rahilah, Aqsha Lubis, Maimun, Nordin, Mohamad Sahari, Zakaria, M Shanudin, Mastor, Khairul Anwar

“…This paper shows how this process was carried out and further discusses the findings.…”
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Noise Levels in Malaysia primary schools: are we meeting the international standards? by Ismail, Noraidah, Karim, Khairnai, Othman, Nur Ain

“…The results showed that the noise levels of occupied and unoccupied classrooms were higher than the values recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) which are 35 dB(A) and 55 dB(A) respectively. The findings showed that the measured noise levels in the classrooms were high enough that it might interfere the effectiveness of teaching and learning among students and teachers. …”
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Hate speech under International and National Laws: a comparative analysis from Islamic Law perspective by Islam, Md. Zahidul, Norullah, Md.

“…Basically, secondary resources are used in this paper, thus information has been taken from articles, book, newspapers, case laws and status. This study finds that the freedom of speech and expression is a fundamental human right which must be achieved through certain essential objectives like disclosure of truth and the honour of human beings.…”
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Regulatory reforms and productivity performance of the Malaysian mobile telecommunications industry by Mohamad, Noorihsan

“…The Malmquist productivity measures are decomposed into two components: technological change and technical efficiency change index. The findings suggest that Total Factor Productivity (TFP) has increased significantly for the whole industry, predominantly in the post-reform period through the establishment of Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). …”
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