Malay wood carvings are seen as man’s spontaneous reaction towards his environment when the availability of local material was used to achieve aesthetics value with functional natural ventilation. Thus, a study of wood carvings of the Malay vernacular houses should have equal concern for both issues. This paper assessed the public’s aesthetics

HIV/AIDS is a matter of concern and has become a pandemic disease that threatens the world population. It has remained one of the priorities in global public health challenges. Caring for people with HIV/AIDS requires clinical expertise as well as high-quality skills for health care providers. The purpose of the study was to examine knowledge and a

A significant rise in the number of English-speaking Muslims around the world calls for more attention on the proper usage of Islamic terms in the English language. Popularized by al-Faruqi, Islamic English refers to the English language modified to enable Muslims to carry Islamic proper names, nouns, meanings and concepts without distortion. This

This study highlights teachers’ involvement in professional development (PD) activities teachers in the Darussalam Modern Islamic Boarding School (DMIBS), East Java, Indonesia. It evaluates the implementation of PD programs by identifying teachers` perception toward PD they participated in. The study used a survey research approach to investigate

Rubber based product has properties very different from the viscous latex of the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis. The properties of rubber latex are usually changed to enable it be used in production of many rubber based products such as tires, hoses, and etc. To strengthen it, the rubber undergoes vulcanization process where the addition of sulfur

Recent decades have witnessed the usage of the English language as an effective medium for various communicative functions including disseminating information and conveying messages. This study explored linguistic devices that have contributed towards effective speeches of a prominent speaker, Dr. Zakir Naik. Content analysis on three speeches by D

In the efforts to sustain the environment, biodegradable plastic has become a great alternative to replace conventional plastic. Hence, this study focuses on a potential biodegradable plastic. In the current study, the properties of algae (matrix) were investigated by adding acetic acid and cinnamon powder as filler and antimicrobial agent. The amo

Gliclazide tablet is widely used for the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. However, there is still lack of study done in formulating the sustained release gliclazide tablet. Combination of xanthan gum, a natural gum and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) were used to act as retardants for the sustained release gliclazide table

Many advocate that a mastery of idioms is a reflection of native speakers’ proficiency. While understanding idioms is an important part of language acquisition, a language reflects its culture. The interconnectedness between English idioms and western culture may create uneasiness on some non-native learners as the usage of some idioms may not be

Hotel ratings are used to classify hotels according to their quality. The objective of hotel ratings is to focus on the hotel experience as a whole. Three-star hotels and above attract their guests by providing various types of services and facilities. Hotels are independently assessed in traditional systems and rely heavily on the facilities provi