This study aims to identify the existence of target capital structure and explore firm specific and country specific determinants of target capital structure for firms in the selected Southeast Asian countries (Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore). We detect a remarkable effect of bond market development on capital structure of firms in Malaysia compa

Islamic Capital Market (ICM) in Malaysia has expanded at an average rate of 13.6% per annum over the ten year period between 2000 and 2010. The size of Malaysia’s ICM is expected to expand at the average rate of 10.6% per annum to reach RM 2.9 trillion by 2020. In line with its future expansion, Shariah compliant securities are and will continue

Antibiotic treatment of orthopaedic infection is complicated by systemic toxicity and the need of effective therapeutic concentration necessary to ensure optimum killing of bacteria. To overcome the problem of systemic toxicity and to achieve a high initial release followed by sustained release of antibiotics, a new method of delivering gentamicin

In this study, the feasibility of using an industrial fluidized bed furnace to perform low-temperature thermochemical treatments of austenitic stainless steels has been studied, with the aim to produce expanded austenite layers with combined wear and corrosion resistance, similar to those achievable by plasma and gaseous processes. Several low-temp

Tooth wear is recognized as a major problem in children and adults. Prevalence data indicated that dental erosion of young people increases over time. The UK Child Dental Health Survey (CDHS), 2003 reported that 25% of 15 year olds had erosion at the palatal surfaces of their incisors. Erosion can cause irreversible damage to the permanent teeth an

Kajian kualitatif ke atas fitoplankton telah dijalankan untuk mengetahui spesis fitoplankton yang biasa ditemui di kawasan pesisir pantai Pulau Tioman Malaysia. Sampel fitoplankton telah diambil menggunakan jaring plankton berukuran 20 Um di 16 lokasi. Spesies telah dikenal pasti menggunakan mikroskop cahaya(LM) dan Scanning electron microscopy (SE

The application of Entada sipralis Ridl. (Leguminoceae) stem bark containing saponin in the treatment of scalp and as body soap is well known for generations. Our previous investigation revealed E. spiralis stem bark contains several of terpenoid compounds and are responsible for the inhibitory effect against bacteria Staphyloccus epidermis ATCC 12

This study investigates on the existence of target capital structure and speed of adjustment towards the target for firms in the selected Southeast Asia countries covering Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore. Falls under the dynamic aspect of capital structure, a relatively new area in the finance literature this study found the existence of target ca

هدفت هذه الدراسة الحالية إلى فعّالية التلعيب في فترة كوفيد 19 لدى الطلبة لتعلّم اللغة العربية. تكونت عينة الدراسة أكثر من مئة طالبٍ مسجلين في مادة اللّغة العربية لعدة مستويات للف ترين الثّانية

Leaves of Coleus blumei (two species), Coleus amboinicus (two species), Coleus aromaticus and Pagostemon cablin from Lamiaceae family were collected from different localities, freeze dried and extracted with aqueous methanol. The biological activity in vitro, especially in relation to total phenolic & flavonoid contents, antioxidant and antimic