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Dynamic Changes of Plasma Neutrophil gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin Predicted Mortality in Critically Ill Patients with Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
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Background and Aims: About 50% of patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit have systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), and about 10%-20% of them died. Early risk stratification is important to reduce mortality. Plasma neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) is increased by inflammation and infection. Its ability to predict mo

Estimates of Glomerular Filtration Rate in the Critically Ill with Sepsis
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Accurate assessment of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in ICU patients is very important for institution of supportive therapy, preventive therapy, early renal support, drug dosing modification or avoidance of nephrotoxic drugs. Kinetic estimate of GFR (keGFR) takes into account the changes of creatinine over time, creatinine production rate, and

Estimates of Glomerular Filtration Rate by the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration Equations Best Correlates with Kinetic Estimates of Glomerular Filtration Rates in the Critically Ill
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Introduction: Kinetic estimate of GFR (keGFR) is a more accurate estimate of GFR in the acute settings with rapidly changing kidney functions. It takes into account the changes of creatinine over time, creatinine production rate, and the volume of distribution, however needs serial measurement of creatinine. We evaluated which methods of the conven

Judicial Remedies for Banks When a Customer Defaults Under Ijarah Muntahia Bi al-Tamlik Home Financing Facility
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The Oxford Dictionary3 defines 'remedy' as a medicine or treatment for a disease or injury but in the legal sense, it is a means of achieving justice in any matter in which legal rights are involved. A legal or judicial remedy is the vehicle for a court of law - usually in exercising civil law jurisdiction -- to enforce a right, charge a pe

The Role of Zakat in the Promotion of Social Justice for Persons with Disabilities in Malaysia
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One of the important aspects of Shariah is to achieve social justice. Zakat (tithe) institution assists those who are poor and needy within the beneficiaries (asnaf) which in turn enables the Shariah to achieve social justice. The institution has become integral part within Malaysian Muslim society whereby government has set up proper mechanism of

A Study on Landscape Identity of Seri Menanti Old Palace Garden and its Impacts Towards Malay Traditional Heritage
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Seri Menanti is known as the Royal Town of Negeri Sembilan which is famous for its Minangkabau and Adat Perpatih cultures. This paper is about the study on the landscape identity of Seri Menanti Old Palace Garden and its impact towards Malay cultural heritage. The issue to be dealt with throughout this research is regarding to the existing landscap

The Effects of Eurycoma Longifolia on Testosterone and Blood Pressure in high-Fat-fed Animal Model
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There is increased prevalence of hypertensives among Malaysians in the last decade. The cost of antihypertensive agents is also escalating. There is a dire need for cheaper alternative drugs. In tropical regions, there have been claims that Eurycoma longifolia (EL) a local herbal plant is effective in obliterating headache and reducing blood pressu

Evaluation of Thrust Force in Drilling of Woven Kenaf Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composite Laminates
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Drilling or creating holes in composite parts are a necessary and sensible task, preponderantly for facilitating the assembly of joints. Within the present investigation, the drilling operation of natural fiber reinforced thermosetting (epoxy) composite laminates was assessed in terms of the drilling force. This study conjointly incorporated the em

Determination of Runx2 Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Rs6930053 in Class I, II and III Malocclusions
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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 (

Multicultural Awareness and Practice Among Language Teachers
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The changing demographics of higher education due to internationalization has made it incumbent upon educators to promote as well as create multicultural learning environments to meet the challenges of teaching in culturally diverse settings. Studies have shown that teachers’ awareness of multiculturalism will have a direct effect on students’

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