Thyroid is the biggest gland in the body and in case of thyroid cancer, the biological characteristics and prognosis are completely different for different types of thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer; papillary, follicular, medullary and anaplastic thyroid cancers. Among these type, anaplastic carcinoma is the rarest and deadlie

Quality assurance in higher education is a hot topic with the increased number of students graduating from postgraduate programs offered by the higher education institutions. This qualitative study aimed to look at the history and the current status of the quality assurance mechanisms in the Maldives; identify its strengths and weaknesses; and make

Introduction: Abdominal obesity and inflammation are two independent risk factors for cardiovascular disease. However, the inter-relationship between these two factors among Malay population is fragmented. The purpose of this study is to determine the association between waist circumference as a measure of abdominal obesity and high-sensitivity C-r

This preliminary study investigated the: (i) level of knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) among members of Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences (KAHS), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) regarding Islamisation of knowledge (IOK); (ii) correlation of KAP and IOK with the duration of service and level of exposure to IOK-related activi

H-plane array configuration of different elements of balance antipodal Vivaldi antenna is presented in this paper. The configuration of an antenna is based on the improvement in radiation characteristics of BAVA. The use of two and four elements placed in h-plane configuration is considered. Each single element antenna is printed on FR4 substrate o

In this work we estimate stiffness derivatives for an oscillating non-slender axi-symmetric cone in pitch at Mach number greater than five. Results indicate that there is continous decrease in the stiffness derivative with the rise in the semi vertex angle for all the Mach number. The variation in the stiffness derivative is only visible for Mach n

Premature ageing can be seen through the formation of wrinkles and altered pigmentation earlier than it should be. Due to premature ageing and high demand for a mask that can dry faster with easy application, peel-off mask can be used to solve the problems due to its ability to remove dead skin cells and able to treat premature ageing with the addi

The rapid growth of social networks is in fact being influenced by the usage of the Internet. Viral Marketing not only boosts the sales and business of online marketers but also affects the Corporate Reputation of the organization and the company concerned. Good response to the viral messages from consumers is important to influence and to persuade

Purpose/Objectives: The reliance of poor, developing nation with severe and acute malnutrition conditions on imported processed foods is a concern. There is a need to develop a different product, that is non-peanut and non-dairy based for the treatment of malnutrition. The purpose of this invention is to break the patent and monopoly issues and to

Peacock bass (Cichla spp.) originates from the Neotropical environments of Brazil and Venezuela but, through trade and smuggling for aquarium keeping, sport fishing and aquaculture, it is now an emerging concern. Yet, less is known for Cichla spp. distribution and its ability to invade new environments. Aimed to communicate on Cichla spp. ecology,