This paper presents a preliminary literature review on the prospects of reforms of the legal framework for construction dispute resolution in Nigeria. At the moment, the prevailing method of resolving construction disputes in Nigeria are litigation and arbitration which have caused series of delays in major construction works. This paper seeks to p

Seed storage proteins (SSPs) are the most important component in rice which provides the nutrient to consumers. The SSPs content and composition are among the important determinant for rice quality determination specifically for nutritional value. Multiple factors have been identified to give effect to the nutritional value to rice grain including

The Muslim Friendly Hospitality Services (MFHS) standard is Malaysia’s first standard dedicated for the Islamic tourism sector. Initiated and led by NRGS130010001 Research Team of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM),the original submission to develop the standard was made in December 2012 to the Department of Standards Malaysia (

Atheism, or disbelieve in the existence of God, the creator, is rising worldwide. A serious dislike towards Islam, or Islamophobia is rising not only in non-Islamic countries, but also in Muslim countries. Bangladeshi atheists do not declare their hatred towards other religions; it is only against Islam. Hence, they would rather be termed as ‘Isl

The hospital food service department provides meals to staff, patients, and their caregivers while adhering to dietary therapy guidelines and promoting nutritional wellness. High-quality food service plays a pivotal role in offering inpatients nourishing meals that promote physical and mental well-being, aiding their recovery and overall health dur

Various strategies have been developed to ensure the success of the critical and challenging process of recruiting content for institutional repositories. This article presents an in-depth exploration of content recruitment strategies used by three Malaysian higher learning institutions in their institutional repositories. Through interviews with n

Tajweed is an essential tool for a Muslim in reciting the Holy Quran as it ensures the recitation is properly done as what has been practiced by the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w and his companions. In Tajweed, mastering makhraj, or the Quranic letter point of articulation in pronunciation, is crucial for a Muslim. Tajweed is traditionally taught in "

An ideal Qur’anic interpretation lies on interpreting the Qur’an by similar Qur’anic ayat, by the ahadith of the Prophet, by the usage of Arabic language and resorting to one’s sound judgments that is not contradicting with shari`ah principles and maqasid shari`ah, the objectives of Islamic law. Qur’anic interpreters have different approa

Background: Patients who were hospitalised with severe COVID-19 infection could progress to severe conditions due to various factors, whereas some patients may recover to mild conditions quickly. There was limited information regarding characteristics and factors affecting disease progression in this population in Malaysia. This study aimed to inve

Background: Dexamethasone is a potent corticosteroid that has been widely used as COVID-19 treatment. However, optimal dose of dexamethasone in COVID-19 treatment and how its different doses affect the patient outcomes is uncertain. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the use of dexamethasone dose and length of hospital stay in COVID-19 pati