INTRODUCTION: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) continue to be the single leading cause of deaths globally. Most CVD patients are troubled with a condition known as atherosclerosis. Oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and chronic inflammation are the two clinical hallmarks of atherosclerosis. Not only the fruits that are more known to the commo

Synchronous primary colorectal cancer is rare and only occurs in 2% to 11% of all colorectal cancers. Thus, preoperative or intraoperative detection of synchronous tumor is vital because if they are not recognized, they may present at an advanced stage, thereby reduce the probability of cure. Early identification of synchronous tumor may alter the

INTRODUCTION: The incorporation of fibrin onto synthetic poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) or PLGA scaffold allows efficient cell attachment, proliferation, differentiation and migration. The study aimed to compare between direct pipetting and centrifugation techniques for the incorporation of fibrin onto PLGA. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Poly lactic-co-gl

Nigella sativa (NS), more commonly known as ‘’Habbattu Sauda’’, is a plant that is traditionally used to control hypertension. Evidence based studies revealed that NS exerts diuretic and blood pressure lowering effect in spontaneously hypertensive rat. While the volatile oil of NS acts centrally by indirect and direct mechanisms to induce c

Purpose – The main purpose of this paper is to review the tawarruq practice between Komoditi Syariah Indonesia and Bursa Suq Al-Sila (BSAS) Malaysia that used by Islamic financial institutions (IFIs) for liquidity management instrument. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on comprehensive Sharī’ah compliance review of tawarruq w

The global financial crisis that unfolded since the end of 2006 has shaken the very foundation of the Western free-market economic system. Its fundamental regulatory principle of the separation of state and market is now seriously discredited. The objective of this article is to argue that the economic principles of Islam can provide a better alter

This study explores the practice of Tawhidic Paradigm in organizational policy and strategy of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia. Tawhidic paradigm (TP) is an understanding to perform deeds in line with faith (‘aqīdāh), worship (‘ibādāh), and ethics (akhlāq) in the life as servant and vicegerent of Allah. In everyday life, on

Education is one of the most important aspects of the human life, perhaps the most influential social system that man was able to create. The future of any nation rests on its educational system. In most western societies, education turned into a driving force that contributes to nation building, by providing individuals with necessary skills and k

The construction industry is facing a period of change. The roles of the professions are also changing; including the roles of quantity surveyors. There are opportunities for quantity surveyors to seize the initiative to broaden their involvement in other industries. Facilities management is considered as a bright new venture for quantity surveyors

This paper examines the effects of tawfik or the will and ability to carry out something in ethical decision making process. Decision making requires art and science in the process to understand issues or problems, consequences of the decisions to the relevant stakeholders, methodology to execute the decisions, and evaluation on the decisions. The