Objective: To compare the surgically induced astigmatism (SIA) of 2.75mm superotemporal and superonasal clear corneal incisions in post phacoemulsification. Methodology:This comparative cross-sectional study evaluated 60 eyes of 56 Malaysian subjects. Those who attended at least six weeks of postoperative follow-up visit were recruited in this stud

This chapter aims to investigate the physical characteristics of the Islamic garden and discover the values which can be adapted to a garden design in Malaysia. The chapter reviews several significant aspects for developing an understanding of the Islamic garden and its characteristics. There are two methods embedded in the chapter, namely, documen

Al Quran and Al Hadith are not book of science, but books of Divine guidance which can be referred to inspire in understanding things including the scientific nature of creation. This study was performed to compile the Quranic verses (Juz 16-30) and Hadith of Sahih Muslim which are related to visual function with scientifically proven facts. Five k

Expression of beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (bHCG) mRNA in early cleavage cell stages is important in predicting embryo viability at blastocyst stage of development. Embryo viability is crucial for in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment to be successful in terms of increment of implantation and pregnancy rate. In order to establish fertilizatio

Disease in palm oil sector is one of the major concerns because it affects the production and economy losses to Malaysia. Diseases appear as spots on the leaf and if not treated on time, cause the growth of the palm oil tree. This work presents the use of digital image processing technique for classification oil palm leaf disease sympthoms. Chimaer

Introduction: Scarcity of fresh water is currently blighting the population of the least developed countries around the world. According to WHO, waterborne diseases accounts for 4.1% of total disability adjusted life years (DALYs) with a mortality rate of 1.8 million per year. Numerous pathogens and chemicals may be the potential sources of water c

Objective: The present study is designed to investigate the occurrence of Acanthamoeba in air ventilation and air-conditioning systems in selected buildings in Kuantan. Methods: Acanthamoeba was isolated from dust samples taken from filters of air ventilation systems in selected buildings in Kuantan. The dusts were collected by using sterile cotton

lntroduction: Multipotent stem cells are characterized by its self renewal ability and potential to differentiate into many types of cell lineages. This study is focusing on angiogenesis, where the differentiation target is to turn the dental stem cells into endothelial-like cells. Thus, a 3D human amniotic membrane (HAM)-based in vitro model mimic

UNICEF Malaysia has found that adolescents living with HIV/AIDS face several emotional, behavioural and social problems. Based on past literature, the result of these incidences has led to a lower well-being in these aspects. As the stage of adolescence is filled with change, inner growth, and sometimes conflict, adolescents coping with HIV face an

From the Islamic point of view, firmly rooting the Islamic principles of family makes the social structure of the society become solidified. But when the unified bond becomes watery, the society begins to tumble. The glaring western system has encroached into the Muslims family whereby the actual Islamic practices of handling the family are neglect