Extreme temperature events bring significant effects on the environment and society. Consequently, investigating the best fit for extreme temperature data is important for hydrological study and event forecasting. The main aim of this study is to determine the best fit probability distribution for monthly and annual extreme temperatures. The maximu

Baobab fruit shell (BFS) biomass was used as an alternative precursor for producing high surface area and microporous baobab fruit shell activated carbon (BFS-AC) by chemical activation using KOH. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) was performed for the characterization of baobab fruit shell activated carbon. The adsorption property of BFS-AC for t

Recently, starch-based bioplastics have been proposed to curb the problem caused by conventional plastics. Yet, current bioplastics are made from food sources which cause competition with food industries. Hence, we have produced bioplastics using rotten starch-based material to tackle this problem. In this study, a comprehensive investigation has b

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Chronic viral hepatitis B infection was the most common cause of liver cirrhosis in Asian countries, however with the rising prevalence of obesity and implementation of prevention strategies for viral hepatitis B transmission, we predict that there is a change in the epidemiology of liver cirrhosis. Our aim is to determine the c

INTRODUCTION: Crohn disease (CD) is a chronic progressive disease that is associated with high surgical rates. In view of our recent practice is starting biologic therapy early, we sought to determine whether there were differences in surgical rates between patients who were exposed or not exposed to biologic therapy. METHODOLOGY: This was a retros

INTRODUCTION: Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM), introduced in 2010, has become a widely accepted treatment for achalasia cardia. However, POEM procedure is technically challenging and recommended to be performed by experienced endoscopists. Our objective was to assess the efficacy and safety of POEM procedures performed in a tertiary referral cent

Introduction: The elderly population is highly vulnerable to malnutrition, including those in the community. The use of nutrition education as part of nutrition intervention is able to improve their nutritional status. Hence, provision of a nutrition resource kit addressing the needs of at-risk and malnourished elderly would be advantageous. This r

The food service industry has evolved recently to cope with global changes and demands. Food riders have been recruited to keep the food business significant in an area with food safety concerns in mind. Although food riders don't need to take food safety and hygiene courses, undoubtedly it is their responsibility to prevent foodborne disease o

Objectives: Viral hepatitis B was a commonest cause of cirrhosis in Asian countries, however with the rising prevalence of obesity and prevention strategy for viral hepatitis B, we predict that there is a change in the epidemiology of cirrhosis. Our aim is to determine the change of aetiology of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma in our centre.

The purpose of this qualitative research is to explore teachers’ perceptions in inculcating moral values to develop student character, to identify different challenges faced by teachers and to discover how teachers overcome their challenges in both Islamic as well as conventional schools. Purposive sampling and semi-structured interviews were use