The Risk of Recurrence in Breast Cancer Patients Treated with Tamoxifen: Polymorphisms of CYP2D6 and ABCB1 by Teh, L. K., Mohammed, N.I, Salleh, M.Z., Rohaizak, M., Shahrun, N.S, Saladina, J.J., Shia, J.K.S., Roslan, H., Rajoo, T.S., Muniandy, S.P., Henry, G., Abdullah Ngow, Harris, Hla, K.T, Din, J

“…The results confirmed the findings of previous studies and support FDA recommendation to perform pre-genotyping in patients before the choice of therapy is determined in breast cancer patients.…”
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Sox-9 transient transfection enhances chondrogenic expression of osteoarthritic human articular chondrocytes in vitro: preliminary analysis by Sha'ban, Munirah, Osman Cassim, Samsudin, Mohd Yahya, Nor Hamdan, Saim, Aminuddin, Idrus, Ruszymah

“…It is believed that this preliminary finding has to be extended to develop its full potential since sox-9 transcription factor is essential for chondrocyte differentiation and cartilage formation. …”
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Risk factors of road traffic accidents (RTA) in context of Bangladesh by Akter, Sheikh Farid Uddin, MA, Jabbar, MZ, Islam, R, Sultana

“…But on the basis of this study findings, it may be stated that a greater part of Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) can be prevented by specific preventive measures and also taking personal precautions. …”
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Paraoxonase-1 (PON1) activity in serum and various anticoagulated-plasma by Abdullah, Nor Zamzila, Ahmad Sufi, Nur Farhah, A.Talib, Norlelawati, Ku Zaifah, Norsidah, Muhammad, Siti Aeshah @ Naznin, Mohamed, Abdul Hadi

“…There were significant positive correlations (p<0.001) between PON1 activity in serum with PON1 activity in all anti-coagulated plasma except for plasma in potassium-EDTA container (r=0.27, p=0.06). Conclusion: Our finding suggested that only serum and plasma in lithium-heparin container are suitable for the analysis of PON1 activity. …”
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Satu analisis ringkas konsep dan teori sastera Islam di Malaysia by Yaacob, Adli

“…Based on a brief yet comprehensive treatment of the subject, this writer finds that mohd Affandi Hasan has managed to make a paradigm shift in discussing Islamic literature in Malaysia after he has founded the vision of New Malay Literature as a new Islamic literary theory. …”
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Antecedents of the use of online banking by students in Malaysia: extended TAM validated through SEM by Jan, Muhammad Tahir, Jehangir , Muhammad

“…The main steps of SEM followed in this particular research were; Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and full fledge Structural Equation Modelling, which led to hypothesis testing using AMOS computer software. Findings – The results indicate that Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Enjoyment, and Quality of Internet Connection are the main antecedents of the use of online banking by students. …”
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Medical care costs of newly diagnosed children with structural-metabolic epilepsy: a one year prevalence-based approached by Salih, Muhannad R.M., Bahari, Mohd. Baidi, Shafie, Asrul Akmal, Ahmad Hassali, Mohamed Azmi, Baderaldeen , Omer Qutaiba, Abd, Arwa Y., Ganesan, Vigneswari M.

“…The total first-year medical care costs for 120 patients with structural-metabolic epilepsy were MYR 202,816 (i.e., MYR 1690.13 per patient per year). The study findings highlight the importance of optimizing seizure control in reducing the cost of managemen…”
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An empirical study on the risk management strategies IT outsourcing in Malaysia public sector by Ahlan, Abdul Rahman, Arshad, Yusri, Syed Ibrahim, Sharifah Norhafiza

“…Content analysis was used to analyse available documents and in-depth semi-structured interview feedbacks. The study finds the agencies have applied ITO guidelines recommended by Malaysia public sector IT modernisation and administrative planning unit. …”
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Paraoxonase-1 (PON1) activity in serum and various anticoagulated-plasma by Abdullah, Nor Zamzila, Ahmad Sufi, Nur Farhah, A. Talib, Norlelawati, Ku Zaifah, Norsidah, Muhammad, Siti Aeshah @ Naznin, Mohamed, Abdul Hadi

“…There were significant positive correlations (p<0.001) between PON1 activity in serum with PON1 activity in all anti-coagulated plasma except for plasma in potassium-EDTA container (r=0.27, p=0.06). Conclusion: Our finding suggested that only serum and plasma in lithium-heparin container are suitable for the analysis of PON1 activity. …”
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Assessing the impact of landscape setting on the microclimate of outdoor spaces in hot-humid regions towards mitigating urban heat island - a preliminary investigation by Abu Bakar, Aniza, Mohamad, Amira Nadhirah, Sanusi, Aliyah Nur Zafirah

“…Four spaces within the IIUM are investigated which represent generally two categories of landscape setting which are: shaded/green area and exposed area. The findings suggested that the landscape settings do influence the microclimate of outdoor spaces where high quantity of trees and big tree size seem to lower the air temperature readings. …”
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Abdominal obesity in Malaysian adults: National Health and Morbidity Survey III (NHMS III, 2006) by Kee, Chee Cheong, Haniff, Jamaiyah, Mohamad Nor, Noor Safiza, A., Geeta, Khor, Geok Lin, Shahar, Suzana, Ab Rahman, Jamalludin, Rasat, Rahmah, Ali Zainuddin, Ahmad, Abdul Talib, Ruzita, Wong, NF, Yusoff, Ahmad Fauzi

“…Being the largest population-based study on AO among Malaysians, these findings have important public health implications. …”
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Quality of pharmaceutical advertisements in medical journals: a systematic review by Othman, Noordin, Vitry, Agnes I., Roughead, Elizabeth E.

“…We designed this systematic review to assess all studies that have examined the quality of pharmaceutical advertisements for prescription products in medical and pharmacy journals. METHODS AND FINDINGS: Studies were identified via searching electronic databases, web library, search engine and reviewing citations (1950 - February 2006). …”
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Bacterial pollution in Molluscs Arch Clam, Orbicularia orbiculata and Blood Cockle, Anadara granosa of Pahang estuary, Malaysia by Khan Chowdhury, Ahmed Jalal, Musa, Najiah, Mahfuz, Fathiyah, Yunus, Kamaruzzaman, Omar, Muhammad Nor, Sarker, Mohammad Nurul Amin, Jaswir, Irwandi

“…Whilst, Nineteen bacterial species were identified in Anadara granosa such as Aeromonas hydrophila group 1, Aerococcus viridians 1, Aerococcus viridans 2, Chromobacterium violaceum., Enterobacter gergoviae, Erwinia sp., Escherichia coli, Enterococcus avium, Gemella morbillorum, Kluyvera sp., Vibrio fluvialis, Vibrio cholerae, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Lactococcus lactis, Leuconostoc sp., Staphylococcus capitis, Staphylococcus lentus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus xylosus. The finding indicates that the edible mollusc of Pahang estuary was polluted with pathogenic bacteria which could be harmful for human consumption.…”
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Assessing the antecedents of customer loyalty on healthcare insurance products: Service quality; perceived value embedded model by Fadi Abdelmuniem, Abdelfattah, Rahman, Muhammad Sabbir, Mohamad, Osman

“…Apart from assessing the reliability and validity of the constructs through confirmatory factor analysis, this research also used structural equation modelling (SEM) approach to test the proposed hypothesis. Findings: The results from the inferential statistics revealed that the healthcare insurance customers are highly influenced by service quality followed by the perceived value in reaching their loyalty towards a particular health insurance service provider. …”
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Indoor microbial contamination and its relation to physical indoor air quality characteristics at selected libraries in pahang by A, Hizzri, H, Khadijah, Nordin, Noor Faizul Hadry, A., Norhidayah, Mohd. Aris, Mohd Shukri

“…The bacterial identification findings indicated that Gram positive bacteria were abundant compared to Gram negative bacteria. …”
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Women space in the design of Masjid in Malaysia: how much space do women need? by Mohd Nawawi, Norwina, Abdul Rahim, Zaiton, Abdul Majid, Noor Hanita, Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen

“…The study intends to provide a guide to industry players what could specify as ‘rule of thumb’, percentage of space for Malaysian women in masjid design. Findings of surveys from designers/architects had produce some form of consensus on space allocation provided. …”
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Strengthening the maqasid al-shariah contents in undergraduate quantity surveying programme at KAED,IIUM by Mohd Fauzi, Puteri Nur Farah Naadia, Ahmad Sarkawi, Azila, Abdul Rashid, Khairuddin

“…The study focusses to propose contents of the BQS (Honours) programme courses in order to increase the “faith” and “lineage” components therein and employed a combination of literature review, content analysis of the programme structure and course outlines of the BQS (Honours) programme at KAED, IIUM and a series of detail discussions among BQS lecturers. Key findings from the study suggest that the BQS (Honours) programme at KAED IIUM has potentials towards achieving a more balanced maqasid al-shariah among the five key components and the types of courses and topics to be incorporated into the programme have been identified. …”
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Knowledge sharing behaviors among non academic staff of higher learning institutions: attitude, subjective norms and behavioral intention embedded model by Rahman, Muhammad Sabbir, Osman Gani, Aahad M, Mat Daud, Nuraihan, Fadi Abdel, Muniem Abdel Fattah

“…This research also applied confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling to examine the proposed hypothesis of this inquiry. Findings – The results indicate that attitude and subjective norms both influence the staff knowledge sharing behavior significantly and positively. …”
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Detection of SYT-SSX mutant transcripts in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded sarcoma tissues using one-step reverse transcriptase real-time PCR by A.Talib, Norlelawati, Goon, Mohd Danial, Harun, Nora, Othman, Nadia, Kamaruzaman, Zatur Rawihah, Abdullah, Nor Zamzila, Muhammad, Siti Aeshah @ Naznin

“…Making an accurate diagnosis is difficult due to the overlapping histological features of SS with other types of sarcomas and the non-specific immunohistochemistry profile findings. Molecular testing is thus considered necessary to confirm the diagnosis since more than 90% of SS cases carry the transcript of t(X;18)(p11.2;q11.2). …”
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3-Arylsydone and 4-Acetyl-3-Arylsydone: In vitro cytotoxicity against prostate cancer cell line (PC3), structure-activity relationship and in silico evaluation of their caspase 3 i... by Mohammed Abdualkader, Abdualrahman, Bakhtiar, M. Taher, Muhamad, Azira, Nik Yusoff, Nik Mohd. Idris

“…The docking result demonstrated that 9 molecules had hydrogen bonds with the active site of caspase 3 which consists Arg207 and Arg64. The findings of this study indicated that sydnones are promising cytotoxic compounds for the treatment of prostate cancer and merit more studies to investigate their activity against other cancer cell lines along with in vivo evaluation.…”
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