The current study aims to improve drug release properties of orotic acid loaded with chitosan inclusion complex (OA/CS). The OA/CS inclusion complex was synthesized using the freeze-drying technique. The characterization of inclusion OA/ CS was carried out using fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffractometry (XRD), differentia

The multi-dimensional problems of Sungai Pusu needs a multi-dimensional as well as a trans-disciplinary approach not only in understanding, but most importantly in solving the issue. The Centre for Islamisation, IIUM looks at this problem from the long-term spiritual and educational perspective as given by the Qur'an. This presentation highligh

A lecture on ultrasound features of malignant liver lesion as part of workshop on ultrasound liver, gallbladder and spleen. The topic discussed includes hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, hepatoblastoma and liver metastasis.A 58-year-old man with chronic hepatitis C. Hepatocellular carcinoma was identified on sonogram obtained before liv

Reconciliation process helps both the married couples to save their existing marital relationship. The Muslim dominant societies like Bangladesh and Maldives, usually practice reconciliation process during divorce proceedings. However, this process is very rarely practised in the current legal system due to some unknown reasons. Therefore, this pap

The presentation focuses on real issues and questions people have in terms of managing psychosocial disabilities through spiritual healing. Questions such as the difference between spiritual and religious healings, and whether these can be integrated; and how to manage invisible illness for a better psycho-socio-spiritual heath and wellbeing, are a

Introduction: Altered weather patterns and changes in precipitation, temperature and humidity resulting from climate change could affect the distribution and incidence of cholera. This study is to quantify climate-induced increase in morbidity rates of cholera. Material and Methods: Monthly cholera cases and monthly temperature, precipitation, and

Our world today is heading along the path and at the pace towards irreversible destruction, where wars, famines, chronic accumulation of wastes, chemical and biological weapons, scientific and medical mishaps, abuses, manipulations,, pollutions and corruptions give rise to depressions, suicides, diseases and cancers of the body, mind, heart, spirit

To avoid complexity, a uniform light absorption profile is usually used when modelling organic photovoltaic cells (OPVs). However, the actual light absorption profile is not uniform. It is found that a uniform light absorption profile can be used as a replacement for the actual non-uniform light absorption profile in modelling an OPV provided that

This research aimed to assess the knowledge and awareness of healthcare providers about perinatal depression and the factors associated with it. Methodology: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted on Maternal and Child Health (MCH) clinics in Kuantan, Pahang. 220 healthcare practitioners (HCPs) completed the survey, which consisted of 2

At the turn of the 19th century, a small group of Malay population settled in the small island of Cocos (Keeling) Island of Australia as slaves/labourers for the private coconut plantation of Alexander Hare and then, John Clunies-Ross. The Cocos Malays originated from the descendants of Malay settlers from the British colonies of British Malaya, Si