This paper is based on a PhD research, which investigates values, beliefs and practices associated with two polluted rivers in urban settings – the Klang River in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and the Torrens River, South Australia. However, this paper focuses on the findings from the Klang River ethnographic data. Theoretically, the concept of place i

Solutions within the framework of linear uncoupled thermoelasticity, are presented here for simply supported infinitely long anisotropic cylindrical shell panels subjected to thermal gradient. Benchmark numerical results in the form of displacements and stresses are tabulated for certain angle-ply layup useful for the assessment of improved shell t

Background of Study: Recitation of Qur’anic verses to ill patients are practiced by many Muslims as a form of healing and worship. The effectiveness has been observed in many medical institutions; however, very few were objectively measured and documented. This pilot study was conducted to construct a methodological approach to evaluate the thera

“Bengkel Penyelidikan Kualitatif dan Aplikasi NVivo” (Qualitative Research and Nvivo Application Workshop)” is designed for medical practitioners of the Department of Public Health, School of Medical Sciences, USM. Topics covered in the workshop include stages of qualitative research, data collection techniques and report writing, with a grea

This book should be owned and read by all undergraduates, master and Ph.D. students who are currently involved in thesis writing or planning to embark on conducting research. This book is a must-have for tutors, research assistants, and lecturers in higher institutions especially those involved in student supervision. The book contains the nuts and

This paper examines the theme of the evolution of Sufi institutions from the realm of the mosque institution to independent and self-governing bodies and establishments which catered to the needs of the ever-proliferating Sufi community. The relationship between Sufi institutions and other Islamic socio-political, educational and religious institut

Aims: To investigate bacterial and fungal community structure during degradation of varying concentrations (0–5000 mg kg �1) of the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) fluoranthene in the presence or absence of tomato plants. Method and Results: Fluoranthene amended or unamended growing media, with or without a plant, were incubated in pots i

Background: With global travel and access to media from around the world, people are increasingly confronted with similarities and differences between themselves and others that may encourage building bridges as well as walls. Often reality is distorted fuelling misunderstandings and resentments which sometimes lead to devastating consequences. For

Historically, information system (IS) researchers have been determining critical success factors (CSFs) since the 1970s. Meanwhile, most of them have also been performing inductively the CSFs determination in their IS project performance studies. Definitely, each of both methods has strengths and weaknesses, but we argue that researchers and practi

This study was conducted to determine types of educational needs among stroke patients admitted to Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia. Stroke patients (n = 41) were conveniently recruited from Medical and Surgical Ward between September to December 2012. Data were obtained using semi-guided administered questionnaires and from the medical reports.