This study examines the use of metadiscourse markers among 50 Malaysian and 50 Arab Pre-University students. The findings of this study indicated that there was a significant difference in the use of metadiscourse markers between Malaysian and Arab Pre-University students {χ2 (1, n = 100) = 7.17, p-value is .007} where the use of metadiscourse mar

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major world health concern especially DM types 2. In Malaysia, about 2.6 million adults were diagnosed with diabetes and most of them turn to herbal medicine for treatment. Vernonia amygdalina or locally known as bitter leaf is believed by the local people and traditional inhaler to reduce blood glucose level. This study

There is lack of studies on the use of metadiscourse markers; especially amongst international students studying in Malaysia and Malaysia are receiving scores of international students particularly from the Middle East annually. This study involves a textual analysis of students’ academic writing where the metadiscourse markers in 50 Arab IIUM st

The springback phenomena of CFRP after curing process through autoclave manufacturing method results on the out of tolerance for its utilisation in aerospace industry. This paper relates to the measurements of springback for Uni-directional flat laminate as a first steps to the springback study for the real aircraft composite laminate structures. A

Burkholderia pseudomallei is a known motile organism in soil. Its infection is usually described in immunocompromised patients. It inflicts serious infection with high mortality and morbidity rate. We report a rare case of an end-stage renal disease patient on regular continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (PD) who developed melioidosis PD perit

Malaysia is a federal constitutional monarchy located in Southeast Asia. Approximately 60% of its population professes Islam. It is a multi-ethnic and plural society. Malaysia has achieved independence for sixty years. After liberating itself from the grip of British colonialism, Malaysia faced a daunting task of developing its economy, designing e

Introduction: Medical practitioners are expected to be aware of the impact that spirituality has on patients’ illness and the treatment process. The training to improve medical practitioners’ competency should begin during medical undergraduate study. However, to date, there is no empirical evidence to investigate Malaysian undergraduate medica

Carrageenan is a gel-forming and viscosifying polysaccharides that is commonly found in red algae (Rhodophyta). Previous studies indicate that carrageenan content in the seaweed can be influenced by different environmental conditions. Therefore, in this study, Graciliaria cf. manilensis, a red algae, was exposed at 500 lux under different salinitie

Spinal infection can occur in a variety of clinical situations. Establishing a correct diagnosis and identifying the pathogen is of primary importance. Intravenous antibiotic therapy should be initiated early according to the culture and sensitivities results. The other primary goals are adequate and good pain relieve, improvement or preservation o

This chapter highlights issues related to child abuse and perspectives of Islamic and medical approach in management. The book is a compilation of writings from various experts - specialists and medical officers covering wide range of issues and discussing them from perspectives of Islamic medicine.