Several factors affecting lipase production by Candida cylindracea were studied using palm kernel cake (PKC) as the basal medium. The factors included for media components: peptone, yeast extract, glucose, NaNO3, MgSO4, olive oil and Tween-80 and process conditions: inoculum, temperature, pH and moisture content. Using Plackett–Burman (PB) design

Objectives: To evaluate the extent to which subjects related to pharmacovigilance are taught in the pharmacy programs within Malaysian universities. Methods: Self-completed questionnaires were sent (via surface mail) to all heads of schools and faculties of pharmacy and medicine that offer pharmacy programs in Malaysia. The questionnaires were inte

Objective: The objective of this study was to explore the knowledge of the general population towards ADR and their reporting system. Methods: An anonymous, self-administered questionnaire (15 items) was designed. The questionnaire was subjected to face validity and content validity. The reliability coefficient was found to be 0.71. This study recr

Introduction: The study was done at the aim to assess the functionality and viability of the β cells of the streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats model following repetitive dosage of administration of ethanolic extracts of Andrographis paniculata. Materials and Methods: The diabetic rats were treated with the extracts for fourteen days and at the d

This paper discusses regression analysis of partly interval-censored failure time data, which is occur in many fields including demographical, epidemiological, financial, medical and sociological studies. For the problem, we focus on the situation where the survival time of interest can be described by the additive hazards model in the present of p

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) has been made mandatory in Malaysia for pharmacists in private sector effective January, 2012. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess the community pharmacists’ knowledge, perceptions of current CPD requirements and their involvement in it. A self-administered anonymous questionnaire was mail

Sea cucumbers (Echinodermata: Holothuroidea) are regarded as an important part of Malaysia’s marine heritage due to their diversity and commercial value. Several ecological studies have been conducted aimed at documenting the distribution of sea cucumbers in Malaysia. It is estimated that more than 80 species of sea cucumber are present in Malays

Although Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) has received much attention from contemporary researchers, very little research has been done from religious perspectives. This research attempts to enrich the understanding of OCB from Islamic Management perspective, particularly the application of Piety (Taqwa). The exploratory study consists of

This paper highlights on the issue of information poverty in the Muslim world and strategize the use of leT in moving towards information-rich society. The potentials that can be derived from leT in the development of Muslim world are discussed. The paper also outlined the challenges that deter the Muslim world from information-empowerment. Factors

Limited exposure to solid food in early childhood may affect the development of appetite regulation. We used formal satiation studies to assess energy compensation in children who have been artificially fed. Subjects were 11 children, median age 4.5 years (range 1–10) who were formerly (n = 4) or currently (n = 5) mainly tube fed or supplement fe