Introduction: The compelling characteristics of hydrogel films, resembling biological tissues, have sparked significant interest for their use in wound healing dressings. Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) and antibacterial agent of curcumin was incorporated into polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-polyethylene glycol (PEG) hydrogel prepared via few cycles of freeze

This study assesses the effectiveness of physical and online awareness campaigns in increasing understanding of speech and language delays within the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) community. Utilizing a quasi-experimental design, 35 IIUM students participated in an intervention comprising social media engagement and an exhibition

This narrative review examines the growing body of evidence on how digital device use affects sleep quality across diverse populations. Recent technological advances have significantly increased society’s reliance on smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices, often to the detriment of optimal rest. Studies consistently demonstrate that l

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects social interaction, communication, and behaviour, often resulting in social stigmatization and employment barriers. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a targeted awareness campaign in increasing knowledge and fostering positive attitudes toward ASD among undergra

Many electronic gadgets now require more power as a result of technological advancements, and to prolong their lifespan, they must all be kept thermally stable. To prevent electronic equipment from operating above their safe operating temperature, numerous techniques are used. Due to its low cost and dependable manner of cooling, the naturally cool

Antibiotik merupakan revolusi penting dalam perubatan moden, dengan penemuan pertama, penisilin, oleh Alexander Fleming pada tahun 1928. Antibiotik digunakan untuk merawat jangkitan bakteria dan telah menyelamatkan jutaan nyawa. Namun begitu, penggunaan antibiotik yang berlebihan dan tidak terkawal telah menyebabkan satu ancaman global iaitu rintan

Hydrogels are attracting increased interest as wound dressings due to their biomimetic properties, which create a moist environment conducive to natural wound healing. In this study, a PVA-PEG/gly-CNF-LG hydrogel incorporating cellulose nanofibers (CNF) and lemongrass essential oil (LG) into the polyvinyl alcohol-polyethylene glycol/glycerin (PVA-P

Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has emerged as a promising tool for the analysis of the upper airway, leveraging on its ability to provide three-dimensional information, minimal radiation exposure, affordability, and widespread accessibility. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in CBCT for airway analysis has shown improvements in

This sequential exploratory mixed-methods study explores the self-efficacy (SE) of Islamic Education (ISED) teacher trainees in three domains (i.e., curriculum design and implementation, teaching and classroom assessment) as they experienced a four-month teaching practicum at various schools in Malaysia. The survey sample comprised 56 ISED undergra

The Muslim community in Malaysia consists of various ethnicities and races. Some have embraced Islam since birth, and it is a religion inherited from their forefathers, but some embrace Islam as a new brother, including the indigenous community in this country. Each new group of brothers needs a different approach and guidance regarding religious g