The main objective of this study is to estimate the willingness to pay (WTP) of the household for improving the air quality in Klang Valley, Malaysia as a result of implementation of two types of transport hypothetical policy options. Survey method will be conducted to estimate how much the household in Klang Valley would value lowering the health

A study was carried out to distinguish mono- (MAG) and di-acylglycerol (DAG) from plant lipids such as sunflower, rapeseed and soybean oil, from those derived from animal fats such as, lard, goat fat and beef fat using fatty acid and thermal profile data. MAG and DAG of both plant and animal lipids were synthesized according to a chemical glyceroly

Lard extracted from swine is prohibited under halal and kosher food regulations. A study was carried out on Madhuca longifolia seed fat and lard to compare their solidification and melting characteristics to formulate halal alternative lipid substitutes. Initially, a direct comparison of lard with Madhuca longifolia seed fat was done with respect t

ملخص الدراسة تهدف الدراسة إلى التعرف على المبررات التي تستخدمها المنظمات الدولية المطالبة بإلغاء عقوبة الإعدام وموقف ليبيا من تلك المطالبات. وتكمن مشكلة الدراسة في التحديات التي تواجهها ليب�

This paper represents a humble attempt made by the author in Islamizing anthropology. The paper intends, briefly, to conceptualize the basic issues in Islamization of social sciences with particular reference to anthropology. The basic issues, among others, include the relationship between Islam and anthropology, the foundation, and the sources in

Background: Nowadays, mobile phones are one of the most used electronic devices in the world, and there are utilised almost by everyone in various societies and settings. The term ‘’Text Neck’’ or text neck syndrome (TNS) is explained as an incorrect postural alignment of neck muscles while using mobile phones or any other electronic gadget

Quality of life (QOL) has two main dimensions: objective and subjective. Both dimensions are equally important in determining the overall quality of life of a person (Mahadzirah et al., 2008). Hence, a comprehensive measure of people’s life satisfaction should ideally take into account these two dimensions. Empirical data for the measure of quali

Customer satisfaction is critically important for banks to stay competitive as the customer is the ultimate source of income for any organization. Islamic banking system and conventional banking system are considered as rival systems working in the same banking industry. In order for Islamic banks to compete successfully with conventional banks, Is

The purpose of this paper is to analyse comparatively postmodernist and Islamic views on the constituents of a livable urban environment. The 21st century has witnessed an increasing urbanization of human settlements, especially in the emerging economies of the developing world.In the wake of such rapid rate of urbanization, both the physical lands

In the current study, black tea leaves extract solution (TES) as a new green technique is used to fabricate metal-polyphenols complexes (X-polyphenols complex; X= Cu+2, Ce+3, and Cd+2). The metal-complexes are integrated with poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) to prepare PVA composite films. The electrical properties of pure PVA and composites are characte