Gastro retentive tablets of metformin HCl were prepared based on polymer swelling and gas formation. Combination of HPMC and polyethylene oxide was used as both matrix forming agent and swelling agent, while sodium bicarbonate as gas forming agent. Fabricated tablets were optimized by response surface methodology (RSM) utilizing Box Behnken experim

Biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) has been used in tissue engineering and orthopedics due to its good biocompatibility and osteoconductivity. However, its clinical applications are usually limited by the low strength and brittleness. The objective of this research was to develop Zn-doped BCP composites in which multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) we

Volatility implied by an option pricing model is seen as the market participants’ assessment of volatility. Past studies documented that implied volatility based on an option pricing model is found to outperform the historical volatility in forecasting future realised volatility. Thus, this study examines the implied volatility smiles and term st

This paper focuses on the factors that influence Muslim intention to purchase online. There are mounting concerns among Muslims regarding online transaction from technological and Shariah perspectives which require researchers to examine. Discussion on the intention to purchase in e-commerce environment can be largely found in the literature; yet,

The existence of compacton matter waves in binary mixtures of quasi-one-dimensional Bose-Einstein condensates in deep optical lattices, and in the presence of nonlinearity management, is demonstrated. For this, we derive an averaged vector discrete nonlinear Schr¨odinger equation (DNLSE) and show that compacton solutions of different types can exi

B-cell Lymphoma Extra Large (Bcl-xL) belongs to B-cell Lymphoma two (Bcl-2) family and owing to its anti-apoptotic role in many cancers, is proven to be an attractive target for anti-cancer therapy. Different classes of potent anti-Bcl-xL small molecules inhibitors have been discovered, and both three-dimensional (3D) and two-dimensional (2D) Quant

Maulana Jalálu’ddín Rúmí (1207-1273), yang lebih dikenali di Barat sebagai Rumi, merupakan seorang guru kerohanian dan kebatinan yang terunggul dalam sejarah dunia. Beliau berdiri seperti puncak gunung-ganang tinggi menegak di persekitaran perairan luas kewujudan manusia. Risalah kerohaniannya telah menyentuh berjuta-juta sanubari dalam pered

Background: Older people are susceptible for constipation, resulting in high prevalence particularly among those who are hospitalized. Poor mobility and longer stay in hospital are some of the indication for constipation to occur among them. Thus, understanding of its health-related impact among hospitalized elderly is essential for early identific

Halal refers to the Islamic processing methods which places a great value on respect for the individuals and also the society. Currently, there are about 1.5 billion Muslims around the world and people from diverse races and religions are looking for cleaner and purer foods. There is no one set of standards as reference or any in the development ph

Constipation is common among elderly population. The prevalence was higher among institutionalized and female elderly. Lack of fluid and fiber intake, lack of physical activity, underlying diseases and medication consumptions will further expose them to constipation. The prevalence however, was reported vary within different diagnosis tools used. T