Sludge treatment is one of the most important and expensive steps in water and wastewater treatment plants. Chemical conditioners such as polyaluminium chloride, aluminium sulfate, Fenton’s reagent, gypsum, and polyacrylamide can produce by-products, which cause health and environmental problems. Moringa oleifera (MO) seeds can be used as natural

This case study demonstrates a 33-year old nursing mother who had noticed that her breastmilk had traces of blood giving the appearance of a strawberry coloured milk while expressing for her infant. This is an uncommon encounter but important issue to raise concern among Muslim nursing mothers in terms of medical safety and Islamic ruling of the st

Plant-esterase from wheat flour was purified via aqueous two-phase system (ATPS). The enzyme crude extract was first filtered through a polyethersulfone OmegaTM ultrafiltration membrane, followed by two-step ATPS with PEG1000, NaH2PO4 and (NH4)2SO4. Based on previous studies, the first ATPS consisting of 27.0% PEG1000 and 13.0% NaH2PO4 (w/w) was pe

Enzymes are protein that act as a catalyst to stimulate the biochemical reactions. By reducing the activation energy. However, free enzyme is expensive, unstable, difficult to separate and reuse thus limiting its applications in large-scale operations. Immobilization means confinement of enzymes usually in a semi-permeable matrix support to improve

Body weight perception is an important underlying psychological factor associated with body weight. Overemphasis on thinness among adolescents can lead to unhealthy dieting practices and eating disorders, whereas underestimation of body weight may increase risk of the development of overweight and obesity. This study measured the agreement between

Cancer is the main contributor for mortality in the world. Conventional therapy that available as the treatment options are chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery. However, these treatments are hardly cell-specific most of the time. Nowadays, extensive research and investigations are made to develop cell-specific approaches prior to cancer treatmen

The research describes the psychological characteristics of Prophet Moses, peace be upon him, based on Surat Al-Qasas, describing the circumstances of Moses peace be upon him and those with him at the time of their weakness. All the consolation was given to him and the good news of the end of disbelief, the demise of the unbelievers, and the immine

This paper addresses the vital importance of fair and transparent elections as the foundation of a robust democracy, crucial for representing citizens' voices and fostering trust in the electoral process. In Bangladesh, the pursuit of fair elections faces significant challenges, including transparency issues, accountability concerns, and instan

Background The prevalence of medication nonadherence among Malaysian older adults is approximately 60%. However, there is a lack of studies assessing the factors associated with medication nonadherence among this population. This research aims to explore the association between medication regimen complexity (MRC), treatment satisfaction and medicat

This study examines how a few selected mainstream Sri Lankan Muslim civil organisations have been responding to the Sinhala Buddhist ideological paradigm in post-war Sri Lanka. The ideology perceives that Sinhala Buddhists are true citizens of Sri Lanka while minorities are “others” or “guests”. Hence, the ideology plays a structural role i