Objective: This study aims to investigate the association between smoking and the severity of COVID-19 infection during the initial wave of this pandemic in Malaysia. Methods: This is a multi-center observational study using secondary hospital data collected retrospectively from February 1, 2020, until May 30, 2020. Clinical records of all real-tim

Filem merupakan sebuah industri kreatif bersifat perbincangan serta melibatkan idea dan pemikiran kreatif dan kritis. Filem turut mengangkat seni dan warsan budaya sesuatu bangsa dan masyarakat selain mengangkat aspek-aspek pengurusan yang boleh diteladani. Justeru, kajian ini menekuni satu pendekatan baharu yang bersifat rentas disiplin ilmu dalam

A low regression rate is a major limitation in the hybrid rocket propulsion system. This paper is to study the regression rate characteristics of a cylindrical solid grain with cryogenic propellants. Paraffin (P) fuel is coupled with two types of oxidizers, namely gaseous oxygen (GOX) and nitrous oxide (N2O). ANSYS software is used as the CFD platf

A rocket's engine usually uses fuel and oxygen as propellants to increase the rocket's projection during launch. Nowadays, metallic ingredients are commonly used in the rocket’s operation to increase its performance. Metallic ingredients have a high energy density, flame temperature, and regression rate that are important factors in the p

A rocket's engine usually uses fuel and oxygen as propellants to increase the rocket's projection during launch. Nowadays, metallic ingredients are commonly used in the rocket’s operation to increase its performance. Metallic ingredients have a high energy density, flame temperature, and regression rate that are important factors in the p

Introduction: Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) is a dreadful disease that affected many sectors including dental practice in Malaysia. However, studies on dental students' knowledge, perception, and behaviours with regards to COVID-19 are very limited. Thus, this study aims to determine the knowledge status, perceived risk, and preventive beha

The incorporation of polymer blending into hydrogel formulation is expected to improve the drug loading and encapsulation efficiency of the hydrogel for skin application. Star-shaped polymer made up of poly(caprolactone)-b-poly(ethylene glycol) (PCL-b-PEG) has a great potential to be used as polymer blending in the hydrogel formulation as the PCL r

Wastewater collected from municipalities and communities must ultimately be returned to receiving waters or to the land or be reused. Water is a limited resource in the earth’s closed ecosystem. With the world population growing rapidly at very alarming rate, the demand for water is expected to increase in multiple progression and therefore, inve

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) and periodontal disease share a bidirectional relationship as chronic non-communicable conditions. However, limited awareness of this connection in Malaysia hampers patient empowerment, self-care practices, and glycaemic control. Additionally, inadequate coordination between primary medical and dental services exa

Gold nanoparticles (Au-NPs) are used as catalysts for a diverse range of industrial applications. Currently, Au-NPs are synthesized chemically, but studies have shown that plants fed Au deposit, this element naturally as NPs within their tissues. The resulting plant material can be used to make biomass-derived catalysts. In vitro studies have shown