The fracture performance of cracked structures is dominated by singular stress in the crack tip vicinity. In fracture mechanics, most interest is focussed on stress intensity factors, which describe the singular stress field ahead of a crack tip and govern fracture of structures when a critical stress intensity factor is reached. In the present wor

In this study, we compare the quality differences between commercial broilers and indigenous chicken muscle by using proteomics approach. Six differentially expressed between both samples were successfully identified in 2D-PAGE. Two of the proteins are enzymes involved in glycolysis (alpha-enolase and pyruvate kinase), two proteins are involved in

OBJECTIVES: Acne vulgaris is described as a common skin disease involving blockage and inflammation of pilosebaceous unit such as hair follicles and sebaceous gland. As many factors may contribute to the formation of acne, this study attempt to provide an insight regarding interrelationship between the psychological stress as one of the contributin

This study is an analytical examination from a Shariah perspective of provisioned funds in Islamic financial institutions (IFIs). The issue concerns the collection of these funds by IFIs, which should not be considered as part of their profits nor should they directly or indirectly benefit from them. The aim of this study is to explore the juristic

A variety of bacterial communities can be found in heavy metal leachate-contaminated soil. These bacteria might have molecular defenses that allow them to endure a high heavy metal concentration. However, there aren't enough datasets on bacterial populations to be exploited for bioremediation, especially the biotreatment of leachate contaminate

The issue of managing Waqfassets in Kuwaiti charitable institutions is considered one of the issues that is receiving increasing attention from researchers. Accordingly, many Kuwaiti charitable institutions have turned to searching for new methods of investment, especially investment in the form of Build-Operate-Transfer (B.O.T.) contracts. The cur

This study provides an overview of Islamic sustainable finance (ISF) and its current practice in Africa, documenting that one of the objectives of Islamic sustainable finance is to help improve the economic development of a country as well as the well-being of the community. Additionally, it is discovered that the most suitable and relevant instrum

Documenting heritage is crucial for understanding the history and significance of a society and its surroundings. This process involves capturing a culture's tangible and intangible values through various mediums, such as written records, drawings, maps, photographs, videos, audio recordings, artefacts, and other forms of documentation. With th

Loneliness is an unpleasant emotional feeling which may experience to older people due to an increased number of chronic illnesses, declines in physical function, the death of spouse or significant others, or retirement. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence and the associated factors of loneliness among community-dwelling older peop

The discourse of Islamisation of Human Knowledge (IoHK) needs to be revived from time to time. Generally, this is the obligation bestowed upon every Muslim. Particularly it is the responsibility of those in academia, and since it is the University's unique philosophy, we must ensure its continuation. The main purposes are to break free from the