Regional lymph node metastasis is a crucial negative prog- nostic factor in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Whilst angiogenic and lymphangiogenic factors have been extensively investigated in primary OSCC, their expression in metastatic lymph nodes remains uncertain. Objectives: To investigate the expression of markers associated with lymphang

This research report provides an intuitive insight into the design goals, practice values and the motivations why practitioners involved in a community of practice are motivated to practice user experience design in industry. A survey approach with instrument having closed ended questions was utilized. The results indicated that the practitioners�

This study examines how Islamic law deals wealth acquired by unlawful means. The main issue is the manner in which to treat all types of unlawful wealth, whether such wealth should be returned to its original owner or given away to charity, the poor and needy, or whether it should even be destroyed. In cases where the person repents, a further issu

The development of treatment strategies for periodontitis that maximise the effectiveness of antibiotics is highly desirable. Azithromycin is proving to be an effective antibiotic for treatment of refractory periodontitis which works by binding to the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria and subsequently inhibits protein synthesis. Lactoferrin

Muslims in Bangladesh are polarised and disunited, including among Islamist groups, who are supposed to be the symbol of Muslim Unity. Shaikh Azizur Rahman Nesarabadi (1915-2008) was a pioneering figure who propelled the theory and practise of uniting the people of Bangladesh. According to him, ittihad mal Ikhtelaf (Unity in Diversity) is the only

The emergence and spread of Islamic banks in most parts of the world and its international and daily dealings with the international financial institutions created disputes and conflicts between Islamic banks that are governed by the Shari’ah in all their dealings, and between traditional institutions that are governed by the regulations and laws

The Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (1918-1920) (which shall, henceforth, be referred to as ADR) was an independent state which existed for 23 months and laid the ground for the future of Azerbaijan. Today’s Azerbaijan is the inheritor and successor of the ideals and values of the ADR. In 2018, Azerbaijanis around the world celebrated the 100th an

الدلالة النحوية لها علاقة وثيقة بالحكم الشرعي بحيث أنها تؤثر في استنباط الأحكام الشرعية. وتتم هذه العلاقة على أساس أن النحو من المواد التي يقوم عليها علم أصول الفقه، كما أ ّن التعمق في النحو من

In continuation of our study of Sumatran plants and bioactivities of their constituents particularly their cytotoxic activities, we re-extracted lichen Stereocaulon graminosum Schaer (Stereocaulaceae), and isolated atranorin (1) and stictic acid (4).. These isolated compounds have been tested for their cytotoxic activities against human breast aden

Introduction Older adults may remove themselves voluntarily from social activities due to health concerns and physical limitations that leads to loneliness. Additionally, loneliness is associated with poorer health among older adults. Therefore, this study aims to improve health status among community-dwelling older adults in the sub-urban area thr