As is known, at the Gibbs-Boltzmann equilibrium, the mean-field q-state Potts model with a ferromagnetic coupling has only a first-order phase transition when q � 3, while there is no phase transition for an antiferromagnetic coupling. The same equilibrium is asymptotically reached when one considers the continuous time evolution according to a G

Malaysia is home for numerous venomous animals which are either terrestrial or marine. However, many of these venoms are not well studied and the active components of the toxins and venoms are remain biochemically and pharmacologically unknown. In recent years, advancement of proteomics technology has enabled rapid and massive discoveries in the co

One of the primary objectives of the Shariah Governance Framework for Islamic Financial Institutions (IFIs) 2010 (SGF 2010) that the Central Bank of Malaysia (Central Bank) has introduced in October 2010 to all IFIs including Islamic banks under the Central Bank jurisdictions is to enhance the role of the Board of Directors (the Board), the Shariah

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The multicultural school environment at the Malaysian national schools presents a number of issues and challenges for the in-service teachers. This study investigated the experiences of 16 teachers in five selected national type schools in Klang Valley. Through a series of semi-structured interviews, responses from the teachers provided insights to

Squamous cell carcinoma of the rectum is a very rare malignancy. In the literature, the incidence has been reported as 0.25 to 0.1 per 10000 colorectal carcinomas. Due to its rarity, the treatment and behavior of this tumor have only been discussed in case reports. As a result, several theories regarding their pathogenesis have been proposed. We wi

Dictionaries are designed to meet the needs of their users. The presence of dictionaries that address the varieties of English reflects the diversity in language use. The purpose of this study is to investigate Muslim students’ perspectives of the definitions of selected words in an English language dictionary. The study employs a qualitative met

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The study aims to develop, validate and evaluate a Guided Imagery and Relaxation (GIR) audio in Bahasa Malaysia, serving as one of the coping tools for children with cancer. Based on extensive review, GIR script was developed by a clinical psychologist. Panels of experts including pediatric oncologists and psychiatrists conducted initial assessment

Objective – Even though the unit trust industry witnessed high growth in portfolios size, performances and regulations, however, there is still insufficient understanding of various aspects of the industry such as the lack of information on the funds’ unit price behavior and their trend in the long-term investment. This study, therefore, aims t