Subject(s): Dissertations, Academic -- Department of Biotechnology -- IIUM Summary: According to this study, local in Malacca more preferred to apply the modern method (fishing net) (65.85%) than traditional method (hand-harvest) (34.15%) to harvest the T. gigas from the wild (p<0.05), while locals in Pahang more preferred to apply traditio

Subject(s): Dissertations, Academic -- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology -- IIUM Summary: Cellulite or lipodystrophy is the result of changes in the subcutaneous adipose tissue which appears irregular and dimply on the surface of skin. This is a major aesthetical concern among women who want to look beautiful. Caffeine has the ability to

Subject(s): Dissertations, Academic -- Kulliyyah of Nursing -- IIUM Summary: Fragility fracture is extremely prevalent in older adults, and is known to have a staggering cost of treatment. Nearly 1 in 3 women, especially Post-Menopausal Women (PMW) over the age of 50, will develop fragility fracture in their lifetime. The management of osteopor

Subject(s): Dissertations, Academic -- Department of Biotechnology -- IIUM Summary: Tropical peat swamp forests were known to provide huge terrestrial carbon storage due to substantial accumulation of organic matter mainly derived from vegetation residues recognized as peat. Previously characterized as non-favourable-microbial habitat due to th

Subject(s): Dissertations, Academic -- Kulliyyah of Medicine -- IIUM Summary: Globally, snakebite cases are estimated to be around 5 million annually affecting mainly the residents of poorer counties like Africa and Asia, and in 2009 WHO has categorised it as a 'neglected tropical disease'. Currently the standard treatment for snake en

Subject(s): Dissertations, Academic -- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology -- IIUM Summary: A prospective study of couple underwent Minimal Ovarian Hyperstimulation (MOH) and Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) procedure in Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah from 1st January 2013 till 30th June 2014. This study accomplished to evaluate the effectiv

Subject(s): Dissertations, Academic -- Department of Basic Medical Sciences -- IIUM Summary: Anti-fertility agents have been used since long time to prevent pregnancy. Nowadays, Oral Contraceptive Pills are the most common and efficient tool despite their side effects. With the progress in therapeutic sciences, natural components from different

Subject(s): Dissertations, Academic -- Department of Biotechnology -- IIUM Summary: Dehalogenase E (DehE) is a non-stereospecific haloacid dehalogenase produced by soil bacteria, Rhizobium sp. RC1. This enzyme has been hypothesized to facilitate 'direct attack mechanism' using an activated water molecule for directly attacks the α-carb

Subject(s): Dissertations, Academic -- Department of Biotechnology -- IIUM Summary: Phyllanthus niruri sp. is traditionally consumed by the Malaysian as an alternative for diabetes mellitus (DM) treatment. However, the claims for the scientific findings are scarcely found. The rising statistic number of diabetic patient has been really worrying

Subject(s): Dissertations, Academic -- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology -- IIUM Summary: Taste of medicines has a high number of reports as an administration problem for paediatric medicines. Black seed oil (BSO) is known widely for its medical applications, but children are facing difficulties to take it orally because of its bitter tas