In situ synthesis of bio-green silver nanoparticles incorporated zeolite a using orthosiphon aristatus leaves extract for antibacterial wound healing by Hassan, Muhammad Hariz Asraf

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Synthesis and characterization of bismuth ferrite-based ternary composites for photocatalytic degradation of Congo red under visible light by Mhamad, Shakhawan Ahmad

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Microstructure, mechanical properties and corrosion behavior of AA5083 aluminum alloy modified with rare earth elements by Al-Bakoosh, AbdelaiSalam Ali

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Performance of soft ground improved by floating bottom ash columns by AbdelRhman Osman, Rasha AbuelGasim

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Visualising process and placemaking : upgrading shack urbanity in the Eastern Cape, South Africa by Thompson, Kirsten Jeske

“…The thesis comes to rest on four key findings: First, tenure security and ownership of place built through participatory processes are significant positive forces. …”
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Microwave absorber based on biocomposites derived from agricultural wastes with reinforcement of poly lactic acid by Baharudin, Elfarizanis

“…Then, a similar trend observed with the simulations when  varies from 0o in 45o in TE and TM polarization. Therefore, these findings on natural fiber reinforced PLA biocomposites have significant implications in the application of microwave absorber. …”
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حديث «لاَ يُسْأَلُ الرَّجُلُ فِيمَا ضَرَبَ امْرَأَتَهُ»: دراسة تحليلية لإشكالاته وحلوله = Analytical study of the Ḥadith “A man should not be asked the reason he hits his wife"... by Yaakob, Faridah, Mohammed Yaqub, Mohammed Abullais Shamsuddin, Muhammad, Fatimah

“…The methodologies used in this study are inductive and analytical method in which several related materials from the Qur’an and Hadith are collected and analyzed in order to derive the authentic meaning of this hadith. Some of the findings discovered by this research are; First, there are two rulings regarding questioning the husband’s action of hitting his wife which are permissible (Mubah) or detestable (Makruh). …”
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Dispute over the legality of codification of Islamic law: a critical analysis = Perselisihan tentang kesahihan kodifikasi undang-undang Islam: analisa kritikal by Rahman, Md. Habibur, Amanullah, Muhammad

“…In addition, codification of Islamic law complies with the noble objectives of the Shariah (Maqasid al-Shariah). The study finds out that the merits and motives of codification are far higher than its perils as seen by some scholars. …”
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Assessment on awareness of the medical primary care nurses on the existing oral health services in Kuantan, Malaysia, 2012 by Tin, Myo Han, Md Aris, Mohd Aznan, Tuan Ismail, Tuan Sahardi, Thuraiappah, D. M, Tin, Maung Aung, Yusoff, Azizah, Sulong, Robiatu Adawiah

“…Conclusion: Positive findings of this study highlight the feasibility of the medical primary care nurses as one of key oral health educators to promote the oral health education and provide the available oral health services information among the patients attending at medical primary care clinics.…”
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Assessment on awareness of the medical primary care nurses on the existing oral health services in Kuantan, Malaysia, 2012 by Tin, Myo Han, Md Aris, Mohd Aznan, Sulong, Robiatu Adawiah

“…Conclusion: Positive findings of this study highlight the feasibility of the medical primary care nurses as one of key oral health educators to promote the oral health education and provide the available oral health services information among the patients attending at medical primary care clinics.…”
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The impact of continuous assessments in replacing mid-semester examinations for undergraduate pharmacy students at International Islamic University Malaysia by Zin, Che Suraya, Bux, Siti Halimah, Awang, Mohamed

“…The performance was ranked according to very good (75-100%), good (60-74%), fair (50-59%), poor (45-49%) and very poor (≤ 44%). Result: The findings from this study showed that 17.1% (n=18/105) of students in the group one (mid semester examination) and 23.8% (n=24/101) of students in the group two(continuous assessment) were ranked as very good in their academic performance in the introduction to pharmacy practice subject during end of semester examination. …”
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Treatment outcome of acromegaly due to pituitary macroadenoma in a single tertiary centre by R, Subashini, L, Huai Heng, WS, Wan Juani, M , Azura Dina, Shahar, Mohammad Arif, O, Mohd Rahman, Omar, Ahmad Marzuki, Wahab, Norasyikin, Sukor, Norlela, Mustaffa, Norlaila, Zainuddin, Suehazlyn, Kamaruddin, Nor Azmi

“…Biochemical control with octreotide LAR as adjunct to surgery based on IGF-1 criteria was 67% in a study by Freda et all.1 Primary octreotide LAR and primary cabergoline treatment resulted in normalization of IGF-1 in 34% and 20- 33% respectively, which is consistent with our findings.2-3Addition of DA has shown to help 42% to achieve normal IGF-1 levels4. …”
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A clinical evaluation of bleeding patterns, adverse effects, and satisfaction with the subdermal etonogestrel implant among postpartum and non-postpartum users by Abdul Wahab, Noraziana, A. Rahman, Nor Azlina, Mustafa, Kamarul Bahyah, Awang, Mokhtar, Sidek, Ayu Aszliana, Mohd Rus, Razman

“…Most users from both groups were satisfied with Implanon, with no difference in terms of satisfaction between groups ( Table 1). This finding implies that most women who experienced adverse effects were able to tolerate them. …”
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Patient outcomes and thoracic aortic volume and morphologic changes following thoracic endovascular aortic repair in patients with complicated chronic type B aortic dissection by Andacheh, Iden David, Donayre, Carlos, Othman, Ahmad Faidzal, Walot, Irwin, Kopchok, George, White, Rodney A.M.D.

“…During follow-up, there is a predictable expansion of the thoracic true lumen and regression of the thoracic false lumen. These findings correlate with those of the INSTEAD trial, which demonstrated false lumen regression and true lumen expansion in a cohort of patients with stable type B dissection. …”
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First-principles density functional theory based electronic structure calculations of some zinc-oxide and zinc-sulphide polymorphs by Shabbir, Saira

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Improved characterisation of measures of fatness and metabolic risks in older adolescents and young adults in the South Asian population in the UK by Moqueem, Erum

“…In conclusion, this study provides a range of assessment tools in the form of SA specific reference centile charts for children, adolescents and young adults in the UK and are the first set of reference centile charts for anthropometric measurements and body composition in this population group. The findings indicate that the pattern of body composition and anthropometry differs in the SA population compared to their UK Caucasian counterparts. …”
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Analysis and forecasting of asset quality, risk management and financial stability for the Greek banking system by Kanellopoulos, Konstantinos

“…Chapter 7 contains the application of Cox models and decision trees, the estimation procedure, parameters, model fit, estimation results and empirical findings. Chapter 8 provides an evaluation and applicability of models as well as the implications for further research. …”
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بناء التراكيب العربية المتداولة لتعليم اللغة لتلاميذ ما قبل سنّ الدراسة: ماليزيا نموذجا = Arabic common phrase construction for teaching language to pre-school students: the case o... by Man, Saupi, Zulkefli, Elyani

“…In the light of this finding, we can determine the common Arabic phrases suitable for them and their relevant topics in addition to the method of teaching to the students that they might benefit from.…”
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Utilization of palm sludge for biosurfactant production by Jamal, Parveen, Wan Nawawi, Wan Mohd Fazli, Alam, Md. Zahangir

“…Researchers are facing the problem of finding a waste with the right balance of carbohydrates and lipids to support optimal growth of microorganisms and maximum production of biosurfactant [16]. …”
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Permanent employment dressed up as Fixed-Term Contract: a review of Ahmad Zahri Mirza Abdul Hamid v Aims Cyberjaya Sdn Bhd by Ali Mohamed, Ashgar Ali

“…The burden is on the employer to establish that the recourse to a fixed term engagement was genuinely related to their business establishment or undertaking.In relation to a reference under s 20 of the Industrial Relations Act 19676 (‘the IRA’) for dismissal without just cause or excuse, the Industrial Court will consider, inter alia, whether the contract was a genuine fixed term contract or a permanent employment guised as a fixed-term contract. If the court finds the contract as a genuine fixed term, in the sense that there were no ulterior motive or victimisation on the part of the company in employing workers on a fixed term basis, the court would dispose of the dispute without going into the merits of the case namely, whether there was a dismissal and if so, whether it was with just cause or excuse.7 However, if the court declares the fixedterm contract as not genuinely related to the operational requirement or undertaking or establishment of the employer, the court will hold the employee’s engagement as on a permanent basis and that his dismissal was without just cause or excuse.In the past few years, numerous cases involving the non-renewal or extension of fixed term contract had successfully been litigated in the Industrial Court. …”
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