Microfinance is regarded as an effective technique of poverty alleviation since it provides access to financial resources that can assist in poverty reduction by increasing financial involvement and empowerment. However, despite the fact that microfinance banks account for the vast bulk of the market in Nigeria, with over 800, their contribution to

In this study, chitosan thin film derived from Aspergillus oryzae cell walls was fabricated and characterised. First, the chitosan from the fungal biomass was extracted (0.18 g/g) with 52.25% of degree of deacetylation obtained through Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Subsequently, several parameters of the chitosan thin film fabrica

Abstract. – OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to determine the bacterial-adherence to the experimental pellicle pretreated with commer- cially available oral-rinse/photosensitizer (mim- icking use of oral-rinse/photosensitizer beforemeals). MATERIALS AND METHODS: An artificial mouth (NAM) system was used for the devel- opment of single-species

The issues of uncleanliness have always been seen from the angle of individuals as the subjects that are responsible for the problem. Such clichés have overshadowed the much bigger subject that should be put into question which is the global capitalism. Basically, global capitalism is an advance-universalized capitalist system that supersedes the

The increasing the aging population has been accompanied by an increasing number of older people who are suffering from depression as evidenced by the growing incidence and prevalence rate. Therefore, this review aims to identify the recent findings on the factor associated with depression among older people in community dwellings. The population o

Takaful is one of the leading sectors in Islamic financial institution in the recent times as it has received wide acceptance among Islamic financial institutions. This paper addresses the Shariah issues related to possibility of using Zakat fund to establish micro-Takaful. Contemporary Muslim jurists opined that Takaful is based on Tabarù contrac

Introduction: Mental health literacy is an important element for better recognition of illness and early intervention. This study is aimed at exploring the level of literacy on depression among a sample of secondary school adolescents in Malaysia and the factors that determine their level of literacy regarding depression. Materials and Methods: A c

Background Transpedicular biopsy of spinal lesions is imperative for the generation of a definite diagnosis. Thus far, literature comparing the accuracy and adequacy between fluoroscopy-guided and computed tomography (CT)-guided transpedicular biopsy of spinal lesions is scarce. We aim to compare the accuracy and adequacy of samples collected with

Auto graft plays a vital role in promoting fusion in spinal surgery. Bone substitutes such as calcium sulphate, calcium phosphate or hydroxyapatite (HA) have osteoconductive properties, which enhance the fusion process. Osteopaste is a Malaysian-made bone substitute derived from a combination of tetracalcium phosphate (TTCP) and tri-calcium phospha

This chapter discusses the development of Muslim reforms in West Sumatra during the period under study.CamScanner CamScanner CamScanner CamScanner CamScanner CamScanner CamScanner CamScanner