Sensitivity and specificity of waist circumference as a single screening tool for identification of overweight and obesity among Malaysian adults by Kee, Chee Cheong, Haniff, Jamaiyah, Appannah, Geeta, Zainuddin, Ahmad Ali, Mohamad Nor, Noor Safiza, Shahar, Suzana, Khor, Geok Lin, Rasat, Rahmah, Ab Rahman, Jamalludin, Mohd. Ghazali, Sumarni, Lim, K. H., Yusoff, Ahmad Faudzi, N. M., Amal

“…Waist circumference cut-off points to identify obese subjects (BMI≥30 kg/m 2) was 93.2cm (sensitivity=86.5%, specificity=85.7%) for men and 85.2cm (sensitivity=77.9%, specificity=78.0%) for women. Our findings demonstrated that the current recommended waist circumference cut-off points have low sensitivity for identification of overweight and obesity in men. …”
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Primary oral health care: Reason for seeking treatment for oral health problems at three primary care clinics of Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia by Md Aris, Mohd Aznan, Tin, Myo Han, Sulong, Robiatu Adawiyah

“…Association between reason for seeking treatment at primary care clinics and awareness on oral health services was also analysed. Findings: Although, 56% of the reasons for seeking treatment for oral health problems at primary care clinics were non-specific answers same as reason for encounters, significant answers reflecting nature of primary care practices such as easily accessibility to primary care clinics (17%), preferring to and requiring services provided by primary care physicians because of co-morbidity with medical diseases (12%) and getting emergency services (5%) were noticed. …”
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Regeneration of human body parts via tissue engineering and regenerative medicine: a brief insight into the technology from Islamic perspective by Mohamad, Mohd Yusof, Sha'ban, Munirah

“…Most of T.E.R.M. related studies indicated promising research findings in tissue reconstruction and regeneration. …”
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Endophytic Streptomyces SUK10: its molecular characteristic and bioactivity against malaria parasite by Baba, Mohd Shukri, Abu Hassan, Zainal Abidin, Latip, Jalifah, Mohamad Zin, Noraziah, Herron, Paul R., Edrada-Ebel, RuAngelie

“…Gancidin W has been previously reported to be anti-parasitic which we are still yet to be tested for anti-malarial activity and its cytotoxicity. These promising findings contribute to the medicinal and pharmaceutical field for future antimalarial treatment.…”
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موقف الإمام الزمخشري من شفاعة النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم لأصحاب الكبائر دراسة تحليلية = The position of Imam al-Zamakhshari regarding the intercession of the Prophet (s.a.w.) for tho... by Elatrash , Radwan Jamal Yousef, ., Lukmanul Hakim

“…Among the most important findings of this research is that Imam al-Zamakhshari believed that the intercession mentioned in the Qur’an refers only to the elevation in status and increase in reward for the believers, whereas the transgressors and those who committed major sins will remain forever in the hellfire. …”
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Molecular mechanisms underlying the effect of pioglitazone therapy in Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) by Abdul Rahim, Roslina, Aithal, Guruprasad Padur, Macdonald, Ian A., Bennett, Andrew J.

“…It is unclear at present as to the mechanism by which Pioglitazone therapy increases lipogenic transcription factor levels. These findings may reflect the improved whole body insulin sensitivity observed in the Pioglitazone treated group. …”
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Religious fasting: an alternative approach to improve hyperlipidaemia by Khattak, Muhammad Muzaffar Ali Khan, Abu Bakar, Ibrahim, Yeim, Liyana

“…The statistics were performed using MINITAB statistical software (release 8.2). Findings: The serum triglyceride concentration was significantly reduced and the reduction was 17.48 percent from day 1-21. …”
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Antimicrobial combination effects between curcuminoids and ampicillin against standard and clinical strains of staphylococcus aureus by Mohd Hassan, Norazian, Ibrahim, Sofiah, Md Taib, Nurhaya, Mohd Kamal, Laina Zarisa, Abdullah, Kahairi

“…TLC bioautographic assay has revealed these curcuminoids as the responsible compounds in the fraction that act synergistically with ampicillin. The finding suggests that curcumin, demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin are promising synergistic agents for antimicrobial combination therapy with ampicillin. …”
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The SCIDOTS Project: evidence of benefits of an integrated tobacco cessation intervention in tuberculosis care on treatment outcomes by Awaisu, Ahmed, Nik Mohamed, Mohamad Haniki, Mohamad Noordin, Noorliza, Abd Aziz, Noorizan, Syed Sulaiman, Syed Azhar, Muttalif, Abdul Razak, Ahmad Mahayiddin, Aziah

“…Conclusion: This study provides evidence that connecting TB-tobacco treatment strategy is significant among TB patients who are smokers. The findings suggest that the integrated approach may be beneficial and confer advantages on short-term outcomes and possibly on future lung health of TB patients who quit smoking. …”
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Enhancing relationship marketing using social media tools in food and beverages industries by Kormin, Kamisah

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Optimization of the cordycepin production by cordyceps militaris in submerged culture by Soltani, Mohammad

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Advancement of electro-mechanical dual acting pulley continuously variable transmission using independent actuators by Mazali, Izhari Izmi

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Cool pavement using waste tile as coating material by Guntor, Nickholas Anting

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Effectiveness of ultraviolet treatment in mitigating microbiologically influenced corrosion by Abu Bakar, Akrima

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Pilot scale extraction of crude bromelain from pineapple Morris and MD2 cultivar using hollow fiber nanofiltration membrane by Misran, Effaliza

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Adsorption of lignosulfonates onto clay minerals and their effectiveness as a sacrificial agent. by Chong, Aik Shye

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Performance of floating soil cement column on soft soil by Mat Said, Khairun Nissa

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Migration of aqueous and non-aqueous phase liquids in deformable double-porosity subsurface under vibration by Loke, Kok Foong

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Assessment of Malaysia manufacturing water use by using score rating system of aggregated indicators by Bahar, Nurul Sadah

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Effects of gradation on engineering properties of compacted laterite soil liner by Yamusa, Yamusa Bello

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