Starch is a biodegradable polymer produced in abundance from many renewable resources. This study examined the influence of citric acid (0-40% w/wt%) ) and water (0-40% w/wt%) as secondary additive and glycerol as plasticizer on the mechanical properties of bio-plastic starch (BPS) from Malaysian sago. The CA content varies from 0 to 40 w/wt% while

Thermoplastic sago starch (TPSS) was produced by plasticizing with glycerol through melt blending before being compression moulded. The investigated TPSS was prepared at glycerol/starch weight fraction of 40/60, 35/65 and 30/70. The functional groups composition, tensile strength, density, moisture content and water absorption were evaluated and co

The classic collection of seven qasidah's (al-Mu'allaqat al-sab'al-tiwal) offers an arguably reliable sample of pre-Islamic work. The anthropological study of pastoral-nomadic societies in the Middle East provides a useful lens for interpreting the social content of these Jahili odes and its relevance to the culture that composed them.

This study investigated the learning strategies, and the relationship between learning strategies and learning styles of Malaysian students studying English through Content-based Instruction (i.e. English for Academic Purposes and English for Occupational Purposes) at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). Learning styles and learnin

Curriculum development plays an important role in any educational enterprise.It spells out the crucial components which make up the curriculum and the detailed process in attaining the ultimate objectives of the curriculum. It is crucial that the English language curriculum reflects the aims, educational purpose and Islamic ethos of the Internation

The study was conducted to investigate the effect of marinating on the generation of polycyclicaromatic hydrocarbons (benzo[a]pyrene, benzo[b]fluoranthene and fluoranthene) in grilled beef meat. Seven marinade treatments containing 1) basic marinade, which include sugar, water, onion, turmeric, lemon grass, salt, garlic, coriander and cinnamon, 2)

This study investigates the learning styles of Malay students at the International Islamic University Malaysia. Participants in this research were 153 undergraduate Malaysian students of Malay ethnicity enrolled in two degree programmes at the university. Their learning styles were investigated through an analysis of their responses to Learning Sty

Background: Disaster is unpredictable events and the numbers are mounting from day to day. It is crucial for nurses to be prepared in facing disaster and aftermath. The aim is to determine knowledge towards disaster management and identifying predictor factors. Methods: This comparative cross-sectional study conducted in one of states in Malaysia.

Background: Disaster is unpredictable events and the numbers are mounting from day to day. Disaster kills and affects people, demolishes properties and disrupts environment. During disaster, nurses play vital roles in dealing with the victims and it is crucial for nurses to be prepared in facing disaster and aftermath. The aim is to determine knowl

Background: Nurses accounted to a greater number of healthcare providers. Therefore, it is crucial for nurses, predominantly community health nurse to be prepared in facing disaster as the catastrophic event occurs without warning. Being prepared will reduce nurses’ fright and anxiety, and simultaneously lessen the impact of disaster towards comm