Background: The incidence of blindness is escalating to 439 billion patients by 2030. This study aims to review studies of health education related to diabetic retinopathy that have been implemented to inform nurse-led intervention to patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods: A comprehensive search of the database was performed from O

The purpose of this study is to examine the financial performance of Islamic banks in Malaysia during the Covid-19 pandemic. The methodology of the study are data from the annual reports of 15 Islamic banks in Malaysia that were collected for the years 2019, 2020, and 2021. The banks’ performance was evaluated based on financial ratios consisting

Ulam is a traditional Southeast Asian vegetable that has been consumed and practised by old folks for decades. Several studies have found that ulam has numerous benefits, including being high in natural antioxidants, antimicrobials, vitamins, and minerals and being used as an early illness preventive method. Even yet, many ulam have yet to be ident

The dinoflagellate Margalefidinium polykrikoides, a fish killer, is found all over the world and is associated with harmful algal blooms (HABs). In this study, we investigated the allelopathy effects of M. polykrikoides on the growth of toxic dinoflagellate Pyrodinium bahamense. Allelopathy effects of M. polykrikoides were studied using different v

because of storage and transportation issues, pointing out inequalities in packaging systems. Packaging remained an important factor in ensuring the quality of packed food products. It had been refined from time to time to provide a standard. Parallel to the introduction of the National Green Technology Policy by the government of Malaysia on alter

Objectives: To describe the development of a webpage based on the Intervention Mapping (IM) protocol and usability testing of the Diabetic Retinopathy Health Education Profram (DRHEP). Methods: The mixed methods pilot feasibility study was carried out between April and September 2021, involving 16 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and 5 expert

The rise in Muslim travelers and the rapid expansion of virtual reality technology are fundamentally reshaping the global tourism industry. This intersection highlights the pressing need for further academic exploration of virtual reality's potential in the context of Muslim tourism, offering a promising avenue for future research. Consequently

Urban lakes are crucial components of urban ecosystems as they serve various functions such as flood control, groundwater replenishment, biodiversity preservation, and habitat protection. However, urban lakes are also prone to pollution, particularly heavy metal contamination, which affects the water quality of downstream water channels and poses a

Inorganic contaminants and eutrophication are typically associated with the profusion of invasive aquatic vegetation in freshwater. Such extensive problems concerning water bodies are triggered due to excess levels of phosphate (P), nitrogen (N), and heavy metals. Superfluous nutrient levels and toxic elements can create adverse environmental condi

This chapter examines democratic backsliding in Malaysia in the contemporary era. For decades, particularly under Mahathir Mohamad, UMNO used authoritarian means to maintain control over government institutions. This chapter contends that, since losing power for the first time in 2018, UMNO has had to adopt new tactics to regain control. Both UMNO