Authenticity is an important issue in food industry. Tampering the authenticity of food product involves the adulteration of products with certain material. Various authentication techniques for detection of adulteration have been developed in line with the advent of current technology. Of particular interest, Infrared (IR) spectroscopy; a rapid an

Infrared spectroscopy (IR) has been known as an analytical method suitable for authenticity studies. In particular, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy can be used for qualitative and quantitative purposes. The main advantages of FTIR are high sensitivity, high energy throughput and excellent speed of spectral acquisition. Combined with

Mosque is referred to as a place for Muslim's congregational prayers, a community centre, and a frontage to the Mslim's world Mosque from the start was intended as a sanctuary and home tot he Muslims where they can affiliate in their lives. In Australia, the Afghan cameleers have established the major mosques as they were among the early Mu

The mango kernel starch (MKS) - glycerol (GLY) films were prepared via solution casting method. The blend ratio of MKS and GLY was fixed at 1:1 wt. %, while the composition of oregano essential oil (OEO) was varied from 0, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, and 0.6 wt. %. In this study, the effect of OEO on mechanical, morphological and biodegradable properties of MKS

Introduction: The purpose of the study was to assess the size for both kidneys based on the position of patient during ultrasonography examination. Normal renal size measurement is very important to evaluate in determining a healthy kidney. Method: Thirty volunteers, consist of 15 males and 15 females were involved in this study. The patients were

Several in vitro and in vivo studies have shown antidiabetic potential of flavonoids. These polyphenolic compounds biochemical properties are in fact structure dependent, however, yet to be clearly understood. Hence, the chief objective of this study was to determine the antidiabetic activities of some structurally related flavonoids to recognize i

Wogonin is one of the flavonoids that has been reported to exert antihyperglycemic effect against type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, the structure activity relationships (SAR) studies of wogonin against this disease have not been carried out. Hence, the objective of this study was to determine the effect of methylation on wogonin and some structura

The study examines the effectiveness of principals’ exemplary leadership practiced on school achievements as perceived by stakeholders. The respondents were 193 stakeholders comprised Senior Assistants, Afternoon session School Supervisors, Officers of District Education Office, teachers, and, representatives of Parent Teacher Association. The st

In this era of information and technology engaging around us, knowledge has been made the essential foundation to build a modern and dynamic generation of a country. Even our holy book of guidance, the Quran, has repeatedly called believers to continue to seek knowledge as a way to transform ourselves as vicegerents of the Almighty. Chapter 45, ver

The purpose of the study was to investigate the best practices of promoting a positive school learning climate among principals of Cluster Secondary Schools Malaysia according to principals’ and teachers’ perceptions. The Principal Instructional Management Rating Scale (PIMRS) modified by Hallinger and Murphy (1987), Latip (2006), Hatta (2010),