INTRODUCTION: Paraoxonase 1 (PON1) is a high-density lipoprotein (HDL)-associated enzyme which is known to hydrolyse most pesticides including organophosphates (OPs) and prevent atherosclerosis by inhibiting oxidative modification of low-density lipoprotein (LDL). Glyphosate is one of the common organophosphate pesticides used in agriculture in man

Background:Telepharmacyis a pharmaceutical care service provided by qualified pharmacists via telecommunication, meant to reach particularlyremote patients. Although telepharmacy was introduced several years ago, the curriculum for providing telepharmacy services is scarcely developed in many pharmacy schools in Malaysia. As a result, pharmacy stud

Islam is the religion of peace, prosperity and it promotes universal brotherhood. Islamic spirit cut across national boundaries and binds the followers of the faith as one ummah. However, there has been severe misunderstanding about Islam and Muslims in many parts of the world. Therefore, it is the high time to propagate the true and pristine messa

This study determines the compliance of indoor air quality (IAQ) in areas served by different heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in a naval ship, namely centralised and split unit air conditioning systems. A total of nine IAQ parameters, which include physical parameters (temperature, relative humidity (RH) and air movement (AM

The word “estoppel” is from the French word “estoupail” which means stopper plug. It is related to the verb “estop” – “stop up, impede (hold up)”. “Estoppel” is based on a principle of justice and equity.1 Inevitably, estoppel is also part and parcel of the common law, especially in adjectival laws, i.e., evidence and procedur

Growing concerns about university students' mental health have highlighted the need for strategies that provide both academic and emotional support. Reflective journaling has emerged as a promising assessment tool that offers students a structured means to express emotions, develop self-awareness, and support mental well-being. However, researc

Introduction: Overnutrition, low physical activity, high screen time and inadequate sleep contribute to the rise in overweight and obesity. is study aims to explore how these factors affect the occurrence of overweight in children under- five. Methods: An unmatched case control study involving a total of 225 children (45 overweight children and 180

The Taḥfīẓ al-Qurʾān Certificate Programme (TACP) is a special collaboration between the Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM) and the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). Since its inception in 2000, more than two thousand students have graduated from the programme. The previous study only looked at their performance at the D

Nicotine-loaded polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) nanofibers were successfully produced by the electrospinning technique. Nicotine-loaded PVA solutions of varying concentrations were prepared, and their chemical composition, conductivity, and viscosity were determined using attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and a rheometer.

Introduction: Stunting is the most prevalent form of malnutrition among infants and young children population, both globally and locally. It refers to low height-for-age children and is primarily caused by chronic under nutrition. The objective of this study is to determine the association between stunting and feeding problems and to explore the ri