Purpose – The purpose of this study is to adopt quantile regression to investigate the impact of several factors on per capita income of participants of micro-financing scheme (Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia [AIM]), who are mostly women at different point on the income distributions. Design/methodology/approach – This study uses data collected from a

Scoring tools are often used to predict patient severity of illness and mortality in intensive care units (ICU). Accurate prediction is important in the clinical setting to ensure efficient management of limited resources. However, studies have shown that the scoring tools currently in use are limited in predictive value. The aim of this study is t

Introduction: Night Eating Syndrome (NES) is an eating disorder which is a combination of excessive eating at night and sleep problem. This study aimed to identify prevalence of NES, its association with body mass index (BMI) and the type of foods frequently consumed at late night among female university students. Methods: A cross-sectional study w

Background: Clinical Trial Registry - India (CTRI) is a valuable tool to access information regarding clinical trials conducted in India. To serve this purpose, the information provided on it must be complete and accurate. The present study was designed to assess the reasons for premature termination of clinical trials on the CTRI database and dete

: Collagen is the main structural protein of hard and soft tissues in animals and human body. It can maintain the biological and structural integrity of extracellular matrix and also provides physical support to tissues. Collagen is much needed nowadays because there are some factors that can deplete the level of collagen within the body. High suga

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is common in critically ill patients and often associated with higher mortality. It is commonly diagnosed using plasma creatinine, a fluid eglomerular filtration. In this study, we analysed the highly nonlinear and complex behaviour within human systems of estimating glomerular filtration rate in critically ill patients to

Four main strategies required for firms to be able to achieve their main objectives in organizations under the unified theory of the firm are technological advance, intellectual development, spirituality conducts and customer satisfaction concern. This study aims to explore the inclination of firms to adopt all these strategies in, factors that con

Collagen has been used widely in food, pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical, biomedical, tissue engineering and film industries. The surge concern on the halal issues of collagen, which mainly comes from porcine or pork as well as bovine, leads to the development of the recombinant collagen-like protein as an alternative of animal-based collagen. It can b

The present unbridled advancement in the field of information and communication technology has resulted in individuals being thrust at a crossroad, where refusing to sacrifice one’s privacy would mean the denial of technological benefits. Concern for privacy begins once a child is born into this world where the right to privacy could now be argue

Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this study is to develop a measurement model and measure the dimensions of Residential Quality and Housing Adequacy (RQHA), Social Housing Provision (SHP) and Residents’ Quality of Life (RQOL) by social housing residents in Batna city, Algeria. Design/methodology/approach – This study used a quantitative appr