An 11-month old boy presented with 2 months history of progressive abdominal distension. The current presentation was preceded by an initial presentation of fecaluria during the neonatal period. Digital rectal examination revealed a firm mass anterior to the rectum. Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen and pelvis showed a long tubular structure

The paper aims at explaining conceptually the work values of responsibility (mas’uliyyah) and benevolence (ihsan) in Islām based on the analysis of the principal texts in Islām, that is, the Qurʾān and the Hadith. It also elucidates the distinctive characteristics of responsibility and benevolence as Islāmic values in comparison with their n

The study examines the relationship between corporate governance on directors’ remuneration of listed small and medium scale firms in Malaysia over the period of 2014 to 2017 on the 274 listed small and medium enterprises on the Bursa Malaysia. Six potential corporate governance mechanisms were utilised as surrogates which include Size, executive

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are a new method for the consumption of nicotine. A nationwide survey among 4288 Malaysian adults was conducted in 2016 to measure the prevalence and to describe the population characteristics of e-cigarette users. A complex sampling design was used, and data were collected using a face-to-face questionnaire. Th

Piper betle Linn. is an evergreen and perennial plant species with glossy heart-shaped leaves that is originated from Piperaceae family. Due to its characteristic odour and pungent taste, it is often recognized as an aromatic plant with various medicinal benefits, gained especially from the leaves. The variety of benefits of Piper betle is associat

In Malaysia, disabled people have often been ignored and manipulated especially on their rights and full participation within community. Being aware of this scenario, the Department of Social Welfare Malaysia as one of the responsible government agencies has always implemented programs and strategies in protecting this vulnerable group. Therefore,

When the skin is injured, it would compromise the immune system as well as body’s homeostasis. Wound that fail to progress into the normal stage of healing is being recognized as delayed acute wound and chronic wound that could worsen the body condition. Honey is a well established treatment for wound healing due to its antimicrobial, antioxidant

Caulerpa lentillifera or which also known as Sea Grape or Green Caviar is a type of green seaweed from the class of Caurlepacea, order of Caulerpales, family of Caulerpaceae, genus of Caulerpa and species of Lentillifera They are common components of seaweed communities in tropical and subtropical waters. The presence of various phytoconstituents h

Caulerpa lentillifera, also known as Sea Grape or Green Caviar is a type of green seaweed from the class of Caurlepacea and species of Lentillifera. They are common seaweed communities in tropical and subtropical waters. They have different biochemical compounds from various seaweedspecies. However, the study onphytochemical components andthe biolo

INTRODUCTION: In wound healing mechanism, macrophages are involved as part of the cleaning of the microenvironment and thus promote the healing process. Several researches indicated that the depletion of macrophages could delay the re-epithelization and hinder the vascular formation due to the upregulation of inflammatory mediators and downregulati