Abstract Little is known about the factors contributing to become transgender women in a Muslim country. Thus, this study aims to explore the past experience and factors contributed to become transgender among transgender women. Transgender women in Kuantan, Pahang were invited to participate in an audiotaped in-depth interviews in 2021, conducted

This work presented the design of a glucose sensor using macro-bend single mode fiber to observe its sensitivity towards various glucose solution concentrations. The single-mode macro-bend fiber acts as a sensing element by wrapping it around a mandrel of various diameters representing the bending radius ranging from 7 mm to 20 mm and the number of

In this study, ceria nanoparticles (NPs) and deep eutectic solvent (DES) were synthesized, and the ceria-NP’s surfaces were modified by DES to form DES-ceria NP filler to develop mixed matrix membranes (MMMs). For the sake of interface engineering, MMMs of 2%, 4%, 6% and 8% filler loadings were fabricated using solution casting technique. The cha

Introduction: Improving healthcare services for people with physical disabilities (PWPD) is critical to health achievement worldwide. However, some challenges impede this process, including inadequate continuity of care and financial burdens, all of which contribute to a decline in their overall health, well-being, and functional capabilities. Furt

The concept of financial inclusion is a complex problem, and it was constructed by several aspects ranging from socio-cultural, psychological, economic, geographical and political issues. Financial inclusion under the conceptualisation of institutional theory highlights the role of institutions in active markets, government, communities and societi

Introduction: Academic stress has been identified to be the main stressor, particularly among university students which cause negative effects on health as well as academic performance. University students also experience poor sleep quality. This study is conducted to identify the level of academic stress, sleep quality and eating behaviour, the re

Conducting home-based teaching especially during COVID-19 pandemic has been an unforgotten history in the educational system all over the world from 2019 until 2021. Although the world education system has returned to its norms by conducting face-to-face instructions, some of the online approaches are still being adopted due to their flexibility an

Studies have shown that type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and dyslipidaemia were strong predictors of the likelihood that an individual will develop cardiovascular (CV) disease. The main aim of this study was to ascertain the attainment of the primary target in lipid control specifically LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) among patients with T2DM in primary car

Objectives: Dyslipidemia is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. In developed countries, only 50% of patients with chronic illness adhere to their long-term therapy. This article aimed to review the factors affecting adherence to lipid-lowering drugs (LLDs). Methods: The searched articles were selected based on the available keyword

Gastroschisis may lead to serious congenital disability, as prolonged exposure to the amniotic fluid could compromise the mesenteric blood flow and irritate the foetal intestinal wall. The consequences of gastroschisis include spontaneous preterm birth, growth restriction and foetal demise. Awareness of this disease is essential, as a high mortalit