Introduction: Damage and degeneration of articular joints is a major healthcare concern. Restorative techniques, mainly the cell-based therapies and autologous or allograft transplants continue to expand, giving surgeons more options for biologic reconstruction of the articular surfaces. However despite this great evolution, therapeutic uncertainty

The objective of this paper is to discuss the current trends and contributions of psychology in Malaysia as well as the roles of psychology in raising the quality of life in Malaysia. The suggestions of the way forward for the field of psychology in Malaysia are also discussed, the goals being to provide a direction for this field to practise and s

Over the years, it has become a trend that those in mental health professions, especially counselors and psychologists are less religious and some, atheistic, due to their secular belief system. This is coupled with their diminutive effort to link spirituality and science in most of their research works and intellectual framework in relation to cou

Microleakage contributes to post- operative sensitivity, recurrent decay and failure of restoration. This study is to evaluate the ability of composite resin to reduce microleakage by release of ions like Ariston PHc and Tetric ceram composite. Method 72 Cl V cavity were prepared in 36 teeth (extracted upper first premolar), one buccally and one pa

The Holy Qur’an is an authority on the Arabic language as it is an authority in Islamic SharÊ‘ah. The text of the Qur’an is the authentic text and authority on Arabic language, morphology and grammar. This research aims to consolidate the morphological significance of the Qur’an through the study of its most eloquent literary style of all

Vernacular architecture has been accepted as a product that has its roots both in culture and climate. This paper examines the architectural elements of Omani houses to outline the responses towards culture and climate by analysis of house samples and survey responses. The survey gathered data on the attitude and behavior of the inhabitants with ev

This study conducts a comprehensive analysis on the output-price relationship in Malaysia with the objective of identifying the major source of macroeconomic fluctuations in Malaysia, thus drawing relevant policy recommendations for effective macroeconomic stabilization policy. We analyze the short- and long-run co-movements between real activity a

Comparison of thermo-physical properties of lard and plant-fats may help to formulate alternative fat substitutes for halal food applications. In this study, plant-based fats, namely avocado butter (Persea americana), cocoa butter (Theobroma cacao L.), palm oil (Elaeis guinensis) and mee fat (Madhuca longifolia) are compared to lard with respect to

Objective: The aim of this research is to compare the clinical and radiographical findings of proximal dental caries among adult patients attending IIUM Dental Clinic. Methods: The method was prospective cross sectional study that was conducted on 69 adult patients attending IIUM Dental Clinic. For each patient, clinical charting was done first wit

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of using digital and imaging technology in the assessment of students in the simulation operative technique. Methods: 47 students in the kulliyyah of dentistry/International Islamic University Malaysia was examined for Class II cavity preparation for amalgam on plastic tooth number 46. The evaluation was done by