There is increased usage of flexible electronics recently in various applications such as wearable devices, flexible displays and sensors. Studies on the durability of conductive metal traces under cyclic mechanical loading is crucial since these conductors will be subjected to repeated bending. In this work, the mechanical and electrical behavior

Testing the structural integrity of pipelines is a crucial maintenance task in the oil and gas industry. This structural integrity could be compromised by corrosions that occur in the pipeline wall. They could cause catastrophic accidents and are very hard to detect due to the presence of insulation and cladding around the pipeline. This corrosion

Introduction: Wilms’t tumour is the commonest renal tumour in children. With a predisposition of forming tumour thrombus in blood vessels, tumour extension into renal veins and inferior vena cava (IVC) has been reported in up to 10% of cases. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy has been shown to promote intracaval tumour regression, however in cases of pers

Our Prophet Muhammad pbuh emphasised on Istikharah as mentioned in multiple hadiths and it is a form of practice that is highly encouraged. Hence, this study aims to explain the true concept of istikharah which is pure from superstitions and bid’ah practices that could affect one’s faith and belief. This study highlights the common practices of

This book addresses the subject of the relationship between tradition and modernity in Islamic architecture, using historic Jeddah as a case study. The book aims to clarify the meaning of tradition and modernity from an Islamic perspective, and where the two converge as well as separate especially in the realm of architecture. Intended to be, above

This article discusses Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje’s views on Makkah as a centre of pan-Islamism and anticolonialism. The discussion is set against the backdrop of the insatiable Western appetite for colonization and imperialism during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Hurgronje was an active protagonist in the developments. Apart from bein

This article discusses the role of al-Azraqi‘s book ―Akhbār Makkah‖ (Reports about Makkah) in the evolution of the Hajj literature and that of the holy cities of Makkah and Madīnah, with special reference to the mashāʿir (ʿArafah, Muzdalifah and Minā). The mashāʿir are dealt with in their capacity as geographical realities, religious

Introduction: Sepsis is the leading cause of intensive care unit (ICU) admission. Delayed recognition of sepsis is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Monocyte distribution width (MDW) represents the width of a set of monocyte volume values, which increases as infections progress in severity. This study evaluated the diagnostic and p

It is undeniable that Islamophobia and Islamic moderation (wasatiyyah) are two of the most widely used and abused concepts nowadays. There are no agreed-upon definitions. Thus, they are used predicated on contexts, prevalent sentiments and interests. Not only the friends and foes of Islam and Muslims, but also Muslims themselves, are at fault. More

Background: Urolithiasis or kidney stone has strong association with lifestyle. The pattern of recurrent episodes reported is alarming and if left untreated will lead to serious conditions such as cancer or ablative surgical intervention. Therefore, this scoping review was performed to provide an overview on knowledge, awareness and practice (KAP)