Background and purpose: Gender disparities in auditory brainstem response (ABR) results have been reported but the exact reasons remain controversial. Difference in head size between genders has been suggested but the literature is lacking, particularly at threshold levels. In this short communication, we compared ABR results between males and fema

Spring-back phenomena of a CFRP part takes place after it has gone through a high temperature cure cycle inside an autoclave. These phenomena have caused quality concerns for aerospace part manufacturers due to the part being out-of-tolerance for surface profile. This paper presents the results of the measurement and analysis of thick curved lamina

Compressive strength is the most important parameter in rock since all loads will be transferred and rest on the rock which is based on the load bearing capacity of rock in compression. However, obtaining the compressive strength or mostly measured, the uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) from the laboratory test requires certain standard and also

Bioactive compounds from plants have been shown to possess therapeutic values which are being used as medicine as well as ingredients for functional foods and nutraceuticals. While qualitative and quantitative studies on the bioactive compounds of plant extract are important to establish their claimed therapeutic properties; less is focused on effe

Objectives: To assess parents’ acceptability towards the use of dental therapists’ (DT) in providing treatment to children in private settings and to explore factors associated with their perception. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1260 randomly selected parents of 11 years old schoolchildren in Selangor. A self-administere

Background. Loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function due to gradual decline in the regeneration of skeletal muscle fibers was observed with advancing age. This condition is known as sarcopenia. Myogenic regulatory factors (MRFs) are essential in muscle regeneration as its activation leads to the differentiation of myoblasts to myofibers

Purpose – This research aims to identify malnutrition risk and perception of malnourished and at-risk elderly individuals on their dietary practices. Design/methodology/approach – In Phase 1, a cross-sectional study was conducted among 413 elderly individuals aged 60 years and above in agricultural settlements in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. Maln

There is an enormous pressure for nursing education institution to become more dynamic to engage in fast-growing educational technology into the curriculum. This study discussed the literature on the implementation of mobile learning intervention in undergraduate nursing education mainly targeting learning outcomes and understanding the features an

Purpose: This study aimed to explain the challenges experienced in self-directed clinical skill learning specifically in clinical skill laboratory among undergraduate nursing students in Malaysia. Methodology: A qualitative study using in-depth interview was conducted with 16 students attending Bachelor of Nursing in one of the public universities

Board games have become one of the useful tools in teaching and learning. Many instructors and educators have chosen to use board games to enhance the way of delivering course contents. An effective board game will help students understand the concept quickly and get involved in experiential learning, where students can manage and solve problems in