Introduction: Nursing is a theory-practice course that requires high-quality and effective clinical education experi- ences. Clinical placement is one of the most important parts of nursing education; that can be challenging, stressful, and causes unpredictable changes. However, studies describing the challenges during clinical placement faced by n

Objective: Obesity is a complex condition with multiple contributing factors and is an epidemic in all population including young adults. Epigenetic modifications including DNA methylation, and inflammation has been associated with the etiology of obesity. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a pro-inflammatory cytokine linked to obesity. However, the interrela

Milk kinship is an Islamic belief described as a relationship established when infants receive breast milk from non-biological mothers. This form of kinship is said to bear a very close resemblance to blood relation whereby the recipients’ infants are regarded as milk siblings to the biological children of the breastfeeding mother. Any future mar

This paper studies the role of the Naleemiah Institute of Islamic Studies as a mediator in empowering Muslim religious leaders through proper Islamic education in Sri Lanka. Considerable criticism is directed towards traditional Islamic educational institutions for not exhibiting contemporary and contextually designed features regarding regional as

For Muslims, ingesting or utilising any products derived from porcine is forbidden as it is considered unclean. Besides, although bovine is halal to be consumed, this ruling is only applicable if it is slaughtered strictly according to Islamic law (Shari’ah). Given Islam’s imposing certain restrictions on the consumption of porcine- and bovine-

Intraocular lenses (IOLs) are commonly used to treat ocular diseases such as cataracts. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO 11979) recommends examining IOLs using real model eyes with the lenses in situ, although this process can also be simulated in silico with an accurate IOL haptic design. One way to create this design is by

Introduction: Obesity, a condition of excessive adipose tissue accumulation, has been elucidated as a common risk factor in many types of cancer by previous studies. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate IIUM Kuantan undergraduates' knowledge and awareness of obesity and its risk of cancer. Methods: A cross-sectional study using co

Misunderstanding and prejudices could escalate to racism and unrest in a multicultural society. History informed us the devastating consequences of the racism and unrest among others were loss of life, properties and sanity. However, those with high cultural intelligence would be able to integrate and live harmoniously in a culturally diverse socie

Seksyen 4 menyentuh kuasa untuk menahan sesiapa yang disyaki terlibat dengan jenayah di bawah POCA, manakala seksyen 15B pula melibatkan penyingkiran semakan kehakiman teradap kuasa budi bicara Lembaga POCA. Rencana ini membincangkan tentang cabaran yang dihadapi oleh Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) apabila Seksyen 4 dan Seksyen 15B Akta Pencegahan Je

Introduction: Cytokine storms have a substantial role in developing lung injury, multiorgan dysfunction, and mortality in persons afflicted with COVID-19. Cytokine storms have been associated with various immune-active molecules, such as interleukins and tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α). Therefore, this crosssectional study aimed to evaluate t