bstract Purpose of the study: This paper examines the adequacy of an exit exam using the Rasch Model. It also addresses the students' achievement on the exam items according to Learning Outcomes (LOs) i.e. what LOs have been achieved and have not been achieved. Main Findings: The Rasch analyses showed‎that there were issues related to the ade

ABSTRACT Objective: Community pharmacists have an important role in promoting the appropriate use of antibiotics. There is a paucity of data describing the contributions of community pharmacists in antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) in Nigeria. This study evaluated the practices and perceptions of community pharmacists towards ASP. Methods: Th

Objectives There is a paucity of data describing the prevalence of and factors associated with the use of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) among older adults in Northern Nigeria. This study evaluates the prevalence and predictors of PIMs used among older adults attending outpatient clinics. Methods This cross-sectional study involved pa

Halloysite nanotubes (HNT) build good interest in biological technologies attributable to their excellent loading capacity and hollow tubular structures. HNT is also naturally available, low toxicity, and inexpensive. This paper investigates the HNT structures' effect in encapsulating the antibiotics for antimicrobial activities in thermoplasti

Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) is a very important food additive as well as for its therapeutic and cosmetic potential. The composition of essential oils in plants is affected by genetics and environmental conditions, which is determined by the growth region and harvesting time in terms of ontogenetical variability. This study was carried out to

Background and purpose: Training pharmacy students in infectious diseases (ID) is important to enable them to participate in antibiotic stewardship programs. This study evaluated knowledge and self-confidence regarding antibiotic resistance, appropriate antibiotic therapy, and antibiotic stewardship among final year pharmacy undergraduate students.

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Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) contribute a significant portion to the economic pie both in the developed and developing countries. The devel-opment and growth of SMEs in Malaysia has significant impact on social development, boosting productivity and increasing employment. Training is one of the issues and challenges faced by SMEs studied by

There is tremendous interest in entrepreneurship in Malaysia, and around the world. Over the past few years, many individuals, as well as families, are actively engaged with the small business. Halalpreneurship is a newly developed concept that has not been fully understood nor widely known as yet. It links halal development to business activities

RESEARCH in the United Kingdom has found significant depression and significant anxiety have doubled after a Covid-19 lockdown was enforced in the country. A similar situation was also reported in Italy, leading the Italian government to launch a nationwide psychological support programme for those mentally affected by the lockdown. There is alread