Previous trials have shown that the use of statins to lower cholesterol reduces the risk of cardiovascular events among persons without cardiovascular disease. Those trials have involved persons with elevated lipid levels or inflammatory markers and involved mainly white persons. It is unclear whether the benefits of statins can be extended to an i

Purpose: This study investigates the determinants of the dividend policy of public listed companies in Malaysia. The factors examined in this study include earnings, cash flows, free cash flows, debt level, growth, investment, size, largest shareholders, risk, and lagged dividend. Design/methodology/approach: Data were obtained from the relevant da

This study is aimed to examine the predominant inflammatory cells in nasal polyps (NP) in the local community and its correlation to the clinical presentations. Materials and Methods: The study was done retrospectively looking at patients who had undergone functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM), Kela

This prospective, randomized, controlled study was carried out to compare the usage of balanced and non balanced hydroxyethyl starch during elective colorectal surgery in term of changes in acid-base balance and renal profile in the immediate and early postoperative period. Thirty informed, consented, adult patients with ASA I-II, undergoing open c

Temporal and spatial variations of selected toxic element distributions were studied in the Kuantan River waters. Methods: Water samples from 9 sampling stations were taken from downstream of the estuary towards the upstream of the Kuantan River during the rainy and dry season. Particulate Cd, Cr and Pb were filtered, dried, weighed and analyzed us

Objectives/Research Problem: To detect potential signals of fertility biomarkers from non-invasive samples in male reproductive function after X-ray and light exposure to Sprague-Dawley rats. Materials and Method: Male Sprague-Dawley rats with each group (n=6) were exposed to whole body irradiation to high (2.5Gy), medium (0.2Gy) and low (0.05Gy) d

This research explored two important constructs in 21st century e-education—students’ MOOC-efficacy and meaningful learning among undergraduate students in selected public universities in Malaysia. Its main objective was to examine the causal relationship of students’ MOOC-efficacy on meaningful learning. The study conceptualized students’

In recent years, the utility grid system is essential for the power transmission and distribution system because it is reliable, gives low harmonic distortion, has proper phase synchronization and environment-friendly. PWM based phase synchronous invert systems are generally utilized in the high-efficiency energy supply, long distance transmission

In the 21 st century educational landscape, a meaningful learning environment is important. Meaningful learning encourages dynamic students’ involvement in learning. Nevertheless, the dearth of the scholarly literature of measurement for meaningful learning has been found. Hence, this study proposes to develop and validate a meaningful learning s

Professional development is crucial for organization’s success to improve teaching-learning programs at higher learning education institutions. Many countries have developed various programs for lecturer training and development. However, there are barriers preventing them from taking the opportunities, especially finding the right time and the a