The origins of Malay architecture is typically linked to its vernacular past and vocabulary, primarily expressed in its residential timber traditions and arising from its detailed timber artisanship and constructions. Its constructional ingenuities had evolved a rich diverse language and grammar with its own localised aesthetics. Localized skills o

This paper attempts to reconstruct the famed city of Melaka at its height in the 15th and 16th centuries, to its subsequent dispersion in the 17th to 19th centuries. Melaka’s cultural-political influences and impact as a center of the common Melayu based culture and civilisation can be gauged fromits original center in Melaka city as its initial

The pre-treatment of oilseeds prior to extraction process may affect oil yield and quality. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of two drying methods on rambutan seed fat (RSF) yield and their oxidative stability, physicochemical properties, and crystal morphology. Response surface methodology (RSM) was used in the optimisation and

The paper discusses and describes a range of templates, models and variations of tropicalised modulation of facades and recesses from in the local vernacular which convey an aesthetic sense of the region, to counter the homogeneity of modern facades. These range of identified Malay-Nusantara are abstracted from elevations of mansions and palaces wh

Purpose – This paper intends to ascertain whether halal certification mark, halal brand quality, and halal awareness influence Nigerian consumers when making buying decisions. Design/methodology/approach – The researchers reflect on the newly collected data to shed light on this issue from perspective of Nigerian consumers. To this end, questio

Invasive candidiasis is one of the most common nosocomial fungal infections worldwide. Delayed implementation of effective antifungal treatment caused by inefficient Candida diagnosis contributes to its notoriously high mortality rates. The availability of better Candida diagnostic tools would positively impact patient outcomes. Here, we report on

Introduction Acute kidney injury (AKI) is an independent risk factor that contributes to morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients. Plasma Creatinine is the current marker used to diagnose AKI; however, it is delayed biomarker. Newer marker has been shown to have a faster diagnostic utility. Plasma Cystatin (CysC) is a new functional marke

Whenever the identity of Islam in the built environment is called for as part of identitymaking in the development of new public buildings including governmental institutions, general urban-scape of towns, interpretations of this requirement have demonstrated a range of cosmetically inclined cut-and-paste imageries with externally imported range of

The role of apology in resolving conflicts and preventing litigation has gained much prominence. Particularly, in civil litigation, apology has the potential to promote negotiations, generate settlements, mitigate and absolve liability as it can be used as an effective tool at various stages during the civil dispute resolution process. For civil di

The disciplines of medicine, ethics and law have always shared a close and strong connection. This can be seen from the early ages, where the cohesion between these three disciplines were infused in the functions of the medical doctor who was portrayed not just as a healer but as a judge and the law maker. The fact that doctors were able to heal th