Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and kenaf bast fiber (KBF) were melt-blended using brabender into films in the PLA/KBF ratios of 100/0, 90/10, 70/30 and 50/50 for natural soil burial test. This formulation was used to study the biodegradability of PLA and PLA/KBF biocomposites. It was found that the decompositions of the biocomposite were faster than pure

The aim of this study is to determine the morphology and water uptake behaviour of single fibre and leaf of Typha Latifolia. In order to study the morphology and water uptake properties of the fibre, a single fibre was taken out from the Typha Latifolia leaf. The leaf was divided into two-part that are top and bottom parts. From direct observation

Studies have documented abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) enlargement in up to 41% of patients 5 years after endovascular repair (EVAR). Noting limitations of patient selection and length of follow-up, the current analysis was undertaken to assess AAA enlargement in an unselected patient cohort with follow-up for up to 15 years after repair.endoleak.

Demand feeding is a new feeding method by which fish can feed themselves. Fish switch on the feeding device when they require food. This method has several advantages because the fish can eat when they are most motivated to feed. The system can thus minimize feed loss and reduce water pollution. The demand feeding system has been studied for ten ye

Being one of the most progressive Muslim countries in the 21st century, Malaysia has remained the cynosure of all eyes in the Muslim world. One of the major institutions in governance is the administration of justice system, which generally promotes access to justice as the last hope for the less privileged. To this end, this paper attempts to reco

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the current legal framework for payment system in international Islamic trade finance vis-à-vis the new regime introduced by the Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (UCP) 600 as well as the Sharī'ah Standard on Documentary Credits issued by the Accounting and Auditing Organi

Letter of credit (LC) is a payment mechanism which is used to facilitate trade. One of the fundamental principles that govern the LC operation is principle of strict compliance. This principle indicates that in order to be paid; seller’s documents must strictly comply with the LCs’ requirement. This practice seems peculiar to the inherent natur

In view of the increasing rate of women with HIV and the complex psychological and social impact experienced by these women, there is a need to conduct an in-depth study to understand the issues and needs of these women. This study intends to explore these needs by conducting a qualitative study on HIV infected women living in Kuala Lumpur. Five HI

With the phenomenal growth in Sharī‘ah compliant products across the world, the application of Islamic law in commercial transactions has now transcended the natural borders of the Muslim world. Islamic finance has continued to grow in an amazing manner with the latest data on Sharī‘ah compliant assets put at $USD 1.3 trillion by the end of 2

The crystallization of the Islamic capital markets in the last decade has led to increased acceptance of Islamic finance products in the global market. However, a fundamental question that lies on the intersection of law and Islamic capital market that has far-reaching impact on market practices is the extent to which the governing law clause in a