Vernacular architecture has been accepted as a product that has its roots both in culture and climate. This paper examines the architectural elements of Omani houses to outline the responses towards culture and climate by analysis of house samples and survey responses. The survey gathered data on the attitude and behavior of the inhabitants with ev

This study conducts a comprehensive analysis on the output-price relationship in Malaysia with the objective of identifying the major source of macroeconomic fluctuations in Malaysia, thus drawing relevant policy recommendations for effective macroeconomic stabilization policy. We analyze the short- and long-run co-movements between real activity a

Comparison of thermo-physical properties of lard and plant-fats may help to formulate alternative fat substitutes for halal food applications. In this study, plant-based fats, namely avocado butter (Persea americana), cocoa butter (Theobroma cacao L.), palm oil (Elaeis guinensis) and mee fat (Madhuca longifolia) are compared to lard with respect to

Objective: The aim of this research is to compare the clinical and radiographical findings of proximal dental caries among adult patients attending IIUM Dental Clinic. Methods: The method was prospective cross sectional study that was conducted on 69 adult patients attending IIUM Dental Clinic. For each patient, clinical charting was done first wit

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of using digital and imaging technology in the assessment of students in the simulation operative technique. Methods: 47 students in the kulliyyah of dentistry/International Islamic University Malaysia was examined for Class II cavity preparation for amalgam on plastic tooth number 46. The evaluation was done by

The aim of this study is to evaluate the ability of composite resin to reduce microleakage by release of ions like Ariston pHc and Tetric ceram composite. 72 Cl V cavity were prepared in 36 teeth (extracted upper first premolar), one buccally and one palatally in each tooth, the cavities were located on the middle third of the crown. The teeth were

Although the term energy efficiency is technologically focused it has a behavioral content due to the associated energy conservation practice involved. The technology aspect applies essentially to the application of new or better technology in order to derive some output or level of service for less input energy, while the conservation aspect is at

This research project is a book project which looks at cultures and literatures of the Asia-Pacific region. It looks not only at literary and cultural texts but also cultural performances like Mak Yong, Main Puteri, etc. Other form of expression like the oral tradition, caricature and film are also considered

This research aims to study the Arabic language between Islamic and secular thoughts, indicating the authencity of the Arabic language in the islamization of knowledge, and highlight that which entered in Arabic through their children's association with secular thought, corruption and deviation.

This paper aims at providing the readers a general picture of the Shi’a movement in Malaysia. A general picture in the sense that it restrains itself from the theological aspects of the movement; the paper is not interested in whether the movement is deviant or not. Following some raids on several adherents of Shi’ism by the Religious Departmen