The 12C+12C fusion reaction plays a major role in the nucleosynthesis process of the star. However, this reaction takes place at extremely low energies where a direct experimental measurement of the reaction cross sections is almost impossible. Various theoretical developments have been put forward to predict the fusion cross section at such low en

Acute transverse myelitis (ATM), an inflammatory demyelinating myelopathy, usually presents with lower limb weakness, back pain, and sphincter disturbances in childhood. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) commonly shows enlargement and increased signal intensity of the spinal cord in a T2-weighted image. The clinical sequalae of ATM includes complete

Introduction: Frailty is a multidimensional syndrome of loss of physiologic and cognitive reserves resulting in increased vulnerability to adverse outcomes. This research sought to determine the prevalence, risk factors, outcomes of frailty in the ICUs. This study’s purpose is to assess the applicability of frailty screening tools in guiding ICU

The 2008 Report on the National Survey of Research & Development was based on the survey carried out in 2006, which was the seventh survey of Research & Development (R&D) activities conducted in Malaysia. The National Survey of R&D is done once every two years and the analysis of the survey results provides an insight into the devel

Biodiesel has been commercially produced on a large scale, but its application is still limited primarily due to its production cost, which is relatively more expensive than that of fossil fuel. Recently, there has been an ongoing parallel development whereby biodiesel production is carried out on a community scale, including a mobile production un

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disorder characterized by reactive gliosis, inflammation, and demyelination. Microglia plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of MS and has the dynamic plasticity to polarize between pro-inflammatory (M1) and anti-inflammatory (M2) phenotypes. Metformin, a glucose-lowering drug, attenuates inflammatory respons

Active repair of a damaged structure using piezoelectric (PZT) actuators has played a significant role during the last two decades in reducing crack damage propagation in structures due to its electro-mechanical effect. Similarly, passive repair of damaged structures using composite materials has been widely used in recent years, and it has been di

This book analyses the Islamic viewpoint on the rights of a suspect or an accused at all stages of criminal procedures. Al-Qur’an, al-sunnah and other sources of Islamic Law have been the basis of discussion. The opinion of the four established sunni schools have also been referred to. The findings are thereafter compared with Malaysian law. It h

Kalangan masyarakat Islam di negara ini hairan melihat kekejaman kerajaan Iraq terhadap rakyatnya sendiri. Kerjasama kerajaan baru Iraq dengan Amerika Syarikat (AS) untuk memusnahkan kubu pejuang Iraq tidak dapat diterima oleh kebanyakan umat Islam di dunia ini. Dalam hukum hakam Islam perbuatan begini adalah haram sama sekali malah ia termasuk dal

Masyarakat memberi pelbagai pandangan berhubung pelantikan wanita sebagai timbalan mufti. Malaysia ialah sebuah negara yang mengiktiraf kebolehan dan kewibawaan wanita. Ini merupakan satu keistimewaan negara Islam yang dibentuk oleh kerajaan Malaysia. Kejayaan wanita Malaysia dalam memperoleh hak dan melaksanakan tugas sebagai para pentadbir, pemim