Background: Due to a dearth of research on depressive symptoms in Malaysia, particularly in Malay women, a community study was conducted to examine the prevalence and factors associated with current depressive symptoms in rural and urban Malay women with low socioeconomic status. Method: Four hundred eighty-seven women (N rural D 242, N urban D 245

Problem statement: The accumulation of metal contaminants in sediments can pose serious environmental problems to the surrounding areas. Trace metal contamination in sediment could affect the water quality and the bio-assimilation and bioaccumulation of metals in aquatic organisms, resulting in potential long-term implications on human health and e

In this paper, a gas-kinetic solver is developed to solve Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations in two-space dimensions generalized coordinates. The convection flux terms which appear on the left hand side of the RANS equations are discretized by a semi-discrete finite difference method. Then, the resulting inviscid flux functions are ap

Recent application of nanomaterials as adsorbent for heavy metals removal has shown remarkable results which is largely due their mechanical and physical properties. In this work, feasibility of using novel carbon nanomaterials as adsorbent for the removal of copper, nickel and lead ions from an industrial wastewater by the adsorption process was i

Islamic architecture is not concerned about the form buildings only. Islamic architecture signifies a process where all the phases and aspects are equally imposratnt. It is almost impossible to identify a phase or an aspect in that process and consider it more important than the others. The Islamic architecture process starts with having a proper u

The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and development of Madinah attempts to identify and examine some principles of Islamic urban planning and development, which the Prophet (pbuh) under the aegis of revelation had bequeathed to the subsequent Muslim generations. This book discusses a number of vital urbanization and development issues as advanced by the Is

This book titled “Islam, architecture & urban planning” is a compilation of studies on the relationship between spirituality and built environment in Islam. The book consists of twelve chapters representing twelve separate studies nine of which were presented in one national and eight international conferences and symposiums held in six dif

This book discusses several vital, yet often misunderstood, themes pertaining to the history and character of the Islamic built environment. The themes discussed are: - An introduction to the character of early Islamic architecture (from 11H/632CE to 97H/715CE) - A reading of the philosophy of rich decoration in Islamic architecture - City planning

Our study examines environmental disclosure practices of SharÊcah approved companies. The study investigates the extent SharÊcah approved companies report on the environment and compares this with non-SharÊcah approved companies. We also examine four variables that may influence the level of environmental disclosure in SharÊcah approved compani

Malaysia is a country blessed with wetlands of various sizes, types and functions. They are economically, socially, culturally and recreationally significant. Wetlands management in Malaysia has advanced from the traditional approach to modern one with strong support of governmental and nongovernmental organisations, legislation, and sophisticated