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Traditional Islamic settlements reflect a sophisticated integration of spirituality, social organization, and spatial planning, yet few studies have examined these qualities at the scale of entire urban environments using analytical tools such as space syntax. This study investigates the fortified city of Itchan Kala in Khiva, Uzbekistan, to uncove

Background:Imbalanced nutritional status in adolescents can affect the menstrual cycle. In 2018, the WHO stated that as many as 80% of women in the world have irregular menstrual cycles. More specifically, this condition is experienced by 11.70% of adolescents aged 15-19 years and 14.90% of women in urban areas. Purpose: To analyze the effect of bo

Dyslexia, a prevalent learning disorder affecting approximately 10% to 15% of primary school children in Malaysia, presents a significant educational hurdle. Traditional interventions often rely on in-person sessions, imposing additional demands on parents. Existing technology-based platforms are partially dyslexic-friendly with limitations such as

Islamic finance has undergone remarkable growth over the past four decades, establishing itself as a significant sector in the global financial landscape. Rooted in Shariah principles, Islamic finance promotes justice, fairness, and public welfare through distinct mechanisms such as profit- and loss-sharing while prohibiting unethical practices lik

Background:Shared decision-making is a collaborative approach that empowers patients and healthcare providers to make informed decisions, incorporating evidence-based practice and patient input. From an Islamic perspective, the principles of shura,amanah, and maqasid shariahalign strongly with the ethical principles of shared decision-making, offer

Assessing the resilience of urban areas is crucial for effective disaster planning and management. The Climate Disaster Resilience Index (CDRI) is a widely recognized tool used globally to evaluate the current and future risks faced by cities and guide policy development. This research focuses on the application of the CDRI in Yan, Kedah to assess

Background: Fragility fractures due to osteoporosis represent a significant health burden among Malaysia’s ageing population. The ‘Capture the Fracture’ (CTF) programme is a global initiative promoting coordinated secondary fracture prevention. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of implementing a community-based adaptation of the CTF

Tourism is not only a movement of people but also a socially constructed way of seeing shaped by culture, religion, and gender. Coastal tourism is often associated with open bodily display and carefree leisure, which may conflict with Muslim women’s expectations of modesty, safety, and family orientation. While Malaysia positions itself as a lead

ABSTRACT The concepts of God (Allah) and the unity of God (Tawhid) are extremely important in Muslim life and in Islamic worldview at large. Because God (Allah) and the unity of God(Tawhid) are both the backbone and the main theme of Islam, moreover, they are like two pairs of scissors which are usually used interchangeably in Islamic worldview. Th