Introduction: Runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2) plays important roles in osteoblast differentiation, tooth development and chondrocyte maturation; hence its involvement in craniofacial development is paramount. Mutation in RUNX2 is implicated with cleidocranial dysplasia; a bone development disorder, while single nucleotide polymorphism (

A refugee is defined by the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, Article 1(A) (2) as a person who encounters the fear of being persecuted for their race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion, resides away from his or her own country and is not willing to be protected by the country. The

Malaysia has the ambition to be a developed country by 2020. The goal of creating a cohesive, united, and ethical community is accentuated in the country’s Eleventh Malaysia Plan that is part of the nation’s endeavour in becoming a developed nation. There are several guidelines and codes issued by government organisations that regulate or encou

Good governance is important for the sustainability of Waqf institutions in Malaysia. As a part of good governance, the evaluation of internal control and its components are essential to be considered. While reaching the Maqāṣid al-Sharī‘ah (the objectives of the Lawgiver), the appreciation of Wasaṭiyyah approach can be utilised in the eval

Reaching towards 2018, the modern world sees the worst of refugees’ crisis after the War World II. With massive movement of refugees caused by war and genocide, these refugees are facing starvation and deprivation of human rights beyond imagination. This research explores the understanding on sustainable development goals in facing the refugee cr

The Malaysian Quality of life Index (MQLI) has improved by 7.0 points during 1990-2000 and further to another 11.9 points from 2000 to 2010. Nevertheless, it is anticipated that the improvement in the QOL has not been uniform across the states in the country. Therefore, a study need arises to investigate the regional variations in the QOL in the co

Fuel cell is one of the promising power generators that can convert chemical energy in the reactants (hydrogen and oxygen) into useful electrical current, water and heat. It can be used as a power plant to power vehicles propulsion system. This technology is new to the automotive industries in Malaysia, where the default engines used in vehicles ar

This paper reports on the development of a composite-based natural fiber to reduce the reliance on petroleum-based product in order to amplify environmental awareness. The production of Durian Skin Nanofiber (DSNF) was conducted using biological fermentation method via rhizopus oryzae in order to obtain the nano dimension of the particle size. Poly

Disabled children in Malaysia should not be discriminated yet they encounter discriminatory treatment by being pitied, community and religious leaders believe that disabled children should be treated like normal, there was the issue of who is caring for them in future. For inclusion to happen, support needs to be provided to people with disabilitie

There have been several research studies examining television advertising content in terms of effects rather than television advertising production. The production process is significant to examine so as to determine the factors that influence advertising messages prior to the formation of a framework guiding the production process. The purpose of