Background: The COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant increase in deaths globally. However, there is a scarcity of data addressing risk factors associated with mortality among hospitalised COVID-19 patients in Malaysia. This study aimed to identify the predictors of death among hospitalised COVID-19 patients in Malaysia. Methods: A retrospective c

Nursing students are exposed to various difficulties, such as the need to meet academic and clinical expectations, distance from home, and financial constraints. In doing so, they may encounter unpleasant events that might affect their mental health. Mental wellbeing can be enhanced through religion and social support. In this study, the mental hea

Muslim scholars and experts have given their views on issues related to the permissive and prohibitive use of cryptocurrencies. Scholars and experts’ decisions were of three categories: permitted the use of cryptocurrency; prohibited its use based on Islamic principles; and tawaqquf, yet to make their final decision on the acceptance or otherwise

Introduction: Oxidative stress induced by excessive and unopposed levels of reactive oxygen species in male reproductive system results in impaired sperm quality, fertilization capacity and poor embryo development. Our goal is to assess the potential effects of Aquilaria malaccensis (AM) leaves, a plant with strong antioxidant property on early emb

In this study, the nitride layer based on incorporation of nitrogen diffusion via low temperature thermochemical nitriding process were prepared. Nitriding temperature, holding time and gas flow rate during nitriding process was used as the parameters to assess morphology and wear behavior. Nitriding holding time was varies for 4, 8 and 12 hours, m

Until today, visual art education (VAE) received limited attention in Malaysian particularly at the secondary school level. Students are allocated to the arts stream during upper secondary school based on the outcomes of their prior examinations. Hence, this study aims to explore current art students’ interest, challenges, and their commitment to

In Islamic law, the Waqf is a significant institution that engages with the dedication of property for charitable purposes. Waqf assets are utilized to fund a variety of social and religious endeavors, such as education, healthcare, and the alleviation of poverty. This study will examine the significance of Maqasid al-Shari’ah in Waqf law and the

This paper explores the subject of love in literature and its transformative effects on female characters, particularly in Middle Eastern literature. A qualitative study was conducted on the work of renowned feminist author Elif Shafak, who addresses the issue of love and transformation in her novel "The Forty Rules of Love." Shafak’s wor

ابن خالويه من كبار علماء اللغة الذين أسهموا في علم القراءات، ولا سيما القراءات الشاذة، ومن إسهاماته كتاب "مختصر في شواذِّ القرآن" الذي تضمَّن كثيرًا من تطبيقات التوجيه النحوي، ومنها التوج

Excessive nitrate intake via ingestion pathway and dermal absorption exposures has adverse health impacts on human health. This study evalu- ated groundwater (GW) nitrate concentrations and health risks which focused on ingestion and dermal exposures to residents in Bachok District, Kelantan, Malaysia. Three hundred (300) samples of private wells w