Severe early childhood caries (SECC) is a microbialinfection that severely compromises the dentition ofyoung children.The aim of this study is toidentify bacteria associated with SECC and compare bacterial species between SECC and caries-free children. Bacterial samples were isolated from dental plaque samples of 3 to 6-yearold preschool children a

The aim of this research project is to optimize incremental sheet metal forming process by analyzing the significant parameters affecting the result of the optimization. The features of the incremental sheet forming (ISF) process allow it to meet a wide array of customer preferences without rely on dies and punches. In this paper, most significant

INTRODUCTION: Elbow ankylosis is a well-recognized but potentially difficult problem. Heterotopic ossification (HO) commonly occurs after elbow trauma leading to severe deformity. Thus, surgical release is imperative to restore elbow function. CASE REPORT: We report a 13 years old Malay girl was diagnosed with right neglected elbow dislocation. She

Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is a spinal cord dysfunction caused by the degenerative process of the cervical spine. This process involves biomechanical and biochemical changes affecting the intervertebral disc, facet joints, uncovertebral joints and ligamentum flavum. Upper-motor neuron findings, such as hyperreflexia below the level of co

The concept of whistleblowing law in Islam is unique and differs from the West as it derives from the elements of Tawhid and Shari’ah. The concept is essentially dynamic and relevant since it was initially introduced during the Islamic ruling era until the present time. The practice of whistleblowing in Islam maintains the public interest (maslah

Shared decision-making (SDM) has been recognized as an important tool in the mental health field and considered as a crucial component of patient-centered care. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to develop a strategic tool towards the promotion and implementation of SDM in the use of antidepressants among patients with major depressive disor

This paper presents a conceptual approach to the integration of Islamic perspectives into a Medical Imaging Curriculum to the concept of Outcome-Based Education (OBE). This work is seen within the context of harmonising Islamic principles to a currently accepted concept in education. Although there have been discussions that question the concept of

The effects of radiation on man and his health had been noticed since the early years after the discovery of X-rays. These biological concerns were more commonly known as “radio-sensitiveness” in the early publications. Later, the term radiation protection was introduced to express the need for protective measures to be promoted, formulated, im

Introduction Modern science must be studied in its philosophical foundations from the Islamic point of view. This is to reveal for Muslims what are the value system and philosophical assumptions of the nature and the universe. It should be based on a concrete value system and philosophical assumptions which is ultimately comes from God and are not

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a cancer of the large intestine with high mortality and morbidity rate. According to the Malaysian National Cancer Registry Report, CRC was reported as the second most frequent cancer after breast cancer. This study was conducted to evaluate the knowledge and perception of IIUM Kuantan Campus students regarding CRC. Curre