INTRODUCTION: Cellulite or lipodystrophy is a major aesthetical concern among women who want to look beautiful. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a topical slimming and anti-cellulite cream containing caffeine on treatment of cellulite and other various skin parameters on human volunteers. METHODS: Placebo and f

Objectives: This study examined the adherence to opioid therapy in patients with chronic noncancer pain (CNCP). The prevalence of opioid use and pain scores was also explored. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among patients with noncancer pain attending a pain clinic at a tertiary hospital in Malaysia from August 2016 to February 2

افتتحت التقنية الحيوية فصلاً جديداً مع ظهور زراعة الميتوكوندريا بغرض العلاج والتداوي بنقل ميتوكوندريا الخلايا من شخص سليم لآخر مريض. نجحت عملية زرع الميتوكوندريا في الولادة والإنجاب ؛ ومع ذل

After years of political turmoil and economic sanctions, Sudan appears to be poised for development. What are the opportunities and challenges in oilseed production and processing?inform November/December 2018 Volume 29 (10) inform International News on Fats, Oils, and Related Materials ANTIOXIDANTS inform International News on Fats, Oils, and Rela

إن السنة - وهي المصدر الثاني للإسلام- كانت ولاتزال الموردَ العَذْبَ الذي يَرِدُه المسلمون ليتزوّدوا منه مع القرآن الكريم لدنياهم وآخرتهم. وإذا كان في القرآن الكريم الإعجازُ العلميُّ الذي تبيّ

Utilization of green diesel derived from biomass in industries and transportation has significantly increased energy security by reducing the dependency on the petroleum and balancing the overall greenhouse gas emission. In the present study, jatropha oil-derived green diesel was produced via catalytic deoxygenation process by using multi-walled ca

Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.) is one of the most popular tropical fruit of South-East Asia. It has considerable economic potential for local and export markets. This paper describes a research work to determine the number of chromosomes and genome size of G. mangostana through chromosome counting, flow cytometry and k-mer analyses. Chromosome

The purpose of the article is to identify talent management practices in higher educational institutions. Meta-analysis literature review was undertaken in order to evaluate the role of talent management in successful attainment of institutional staff quality performance. Through literature review, it was found out that talent management has its sh

Financial reporting is an essential document to reflect the financial strength and capability of organizations. As a public place of worship, mosques or masajid in Malaysia are fully governed by State Religious Departments. Any activity requires written consent from the State Religious Authority including Tabung Masjid. Tabung Masjid Management of

Background and Objectives: Various devices have been used to maintain oral hygiene. These include toothbrush and toothpaste, mouthwash, dental floss, miswak, and toothpick. This study attempts to investigate the use of various oral cleaning devices and their perceived benefits among Malaysians. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional study conducte