Exposure to types of asbestos such as chrysotile and crocidolite increases respiratory disease risks such as lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis. Nevertheless, asbestos products banning in Malaysia is only limited to crocidolite as per stated in OSHA (Prohibition of Use of Substance) Order 1999, though other types are highly suspected to be f

Background: Little is known about Malaysian workers' tolerance for respirators in the workplace. This study aimed to assess Malaysian workers' perceptions of respirator tolerability and its relationship to socio-demographics and compliance. Method : This cross-sectional study was conducted between October and December 2021 among respirator

Introduction: Restricted movement and preventive actions such as vaccination had been introduced in Malaysia to break the chain of transmission of the new coronavirus, COVID-19. These strategies, however, affected many sections of the society including Malay medicine practitioners. Malay medicine practitioners are important as they could also influ

The Birth of The Consumer Champions of Keramat narrates the inspiring journey of a group of passionate local activists who come together to challenge the unscrupulous practices of predatory lending in the bustling neighborhood of Keramat. Driven by a desire to protect the rights of consumers and advocate for financial justice, Ahmad, Salleh, Jamil,

This study discusses physical learning as the preferred learning style from the perspective of Malay undergraduate students studying at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), based on their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study employed a qualitative research approach and implemented face-to-face semi-structured intervi

Clitoria ternatea L. has gained more attention from the scientific community in the recent years due to its potential biological properties including antidiabetic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities. This explains the increment in the number of scientific studies done on the plant. However, there is no available paper found

Aircraft structures are made of thin-walled structures as it provides higher stiffness to weight ratio compared to solid sections, but it is prone to buckling due to its low stiffness and slenderness of the individual element. One of the types of buckling that can impact the integrity of a thin-walled beam is lateral torsional buckling which is cau

Aspiration of foreign body among adult usually occur in geriatric populations and those with impaired airway reflexes from a neurologic abnormality, altered mental status resulting from sedative or alcohol use, or trauma with decreased levels of consciousness. Symptoms are usually acute requiring prompt intervention. Longstanding neglected foreign

People are more likely to meet and connect when there is a high concentration of amenities within easy travelling distance. In this way, we argue that accessibility is a proxy for various characteristics associated with social interaction and that environments with greater accessibility promote greater social interaction, leading to higher contagio

The development of a viable unmanned surface vehicles (USV) is gaining momentum due to its diverse military and commercial applications. The fundamental problem in USV design is to overcome the measurement uncertainty of the sensors attached to the USV in the marine environment. The aim of this research is to create a collision avoidance model base