Porcupine bezoar (PB) previously reported to possess various medical properties, however there is no information on its potential anticancer effect on human cancer cells. In this study we investigate potential apoptotic effects induced by PB extracts in A549 cells and elucidate the underlying mechanism. Our study revealed that PB reduced the viabil

Persons with disabilities remain as one of the vulnerable groups who often been discriminated against and marginalised from the mainstream development programmes in almost all societies. Being a disadvantaged group, they suffer from social exclusion, denied the basic rights and freedoms enjoyed by everyone else and being deprived of the opportuniti

Günümüzde, özellikle sosyal bilimler alanındaki birçok araştırmacı ve uz¬man, 14. yüzyıl Müslüman alimi İbn Haldun’un fikirlerine büyük bir ilgi göster¬mekte ve onun katkılarını çeşitli açılardan incelemektedir. Ancak, İbn Haldun’un eğitimle ilgili görüşleri hakkındaki çalışmalar henüz gelişim aşamasında o

Human nature, values, and human existence and development are all intertwined in the notion of Maqāṣid al-Sharīʽah, which supports the well-being of humans, including those with mental health concerns. The high degree of mental health difficulties among students, such as severe stress and depressive symptoms, not only impact their academic per

The occurrence of asynchronous breathing (AB) is prevalent during mechanical ventilation (MV) treatment. Despite studies being carried out to elucidate the impact of AB on MV patients, the asynchrony index, a metric to describe the patient-ventilator interaction, may not be sufficient to quantify the severity of each AB fully in MV patients. This r

The advent of technological advancements in the era of globalization has given significant advantages upon developing nations. However, it has also led to certain drawbacks, notably the increase of cybercrimes such as Internet fraud (commonly known as scams). Among the contributing factors to this issue in Malaysia are the low level of public aware

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Social Impact Assessment (SIA) are the primary assessment tools used to generate information on the likely impacts of a project on all aspects of the environment and society, aiding the decision-making process to achieve sustainable development. While EIA is mainly concerned with assessing the potential env

Introduction: University students may encounter a variety of stressful scenarios that may have an impact on their health and well-being as they negotiate the academic and social demands of a better education. Eating disorders are one such difficulty that may have a negative impact on both mental and physical fitness. This is due to the numerous dif

Jacques Lacan's theory of the mirror stage demonstrates a kind of alterity, occurring during early childhood development. The mirror stage conjures an original image or reflection the "ego ideal", which becomes the child's imaginary self, as he or she tries in vain to reconnect with the ego ideal. In Lacanian terms, this formation o

Introduction: Breast cancer is an ongoing issue that is plaguing many women worldwide. Early detection of breast cancer improve survival. In Malaysia, there is scanty data available to evaluate the acceptable time interval of diagnosis and treatment. This study aimed to analyze the diagnosis and treatment time interval of breast cancer patients att