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Stress Appraisals and Resilience as Predictors of Psychological Distress Among Individuals Experiencing Involuntary Job Loss in Malaysia
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

This study aims to investigate whether stress appraisals (i.e., positive and negative perception of stress) and resilience among individuals experiencing involuntary job loss in Malaysia predict their psychological distress. It was hypothesized that both stress appraisals and resilience predict psychological distress. A cross-sectional survey desig

Assessment in Holistic Learning
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

This workshop is designed to provide an overview of holistic learning within the paradigm of outcome-based education. At the end of the workshop, participants are expected to be exposed to the principles behind OBE, the place of assessment in OBE and the principles behind quality assessment for holistic learning. The participants are also taken thr

Present Tense Form Usage by Arab and Malay Users of English
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Issues concerning the acquisition of English as the second language (L2) have been perpetually discussed in reference to the influence of the first language (L1). This research is a comparative study of written simple present time forms of English among the Malay and Arab learners of English. It seeks to find out the temporal similarities and diffe

A Comparison Between Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic/thermal (Pv/t) Systems for Typical Household in Libya
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

—The fossil fuel in Libya produces the most of the generated electricity. As the energy demand will escalate significantly in the near future, more oil and gas are consumed and hence more CO2 emission. Therefore, for a sustained development the renewable energy must share in the electricity market. The special location of Libya in the highest sun

Formation of Fine and Encapsulated Mefenamic Acid Form I Particles for Dissolution Improvement via Electrospray Method
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

The potential of using electrostatic atomizer or electrospray in producing fine and encapsulated particle of mefenamic acid (MA) form I with β-cyclodextrin (βCD) was demonstrated in this study. Encapsulated MA-βCD with a molar ratio of 1:2 was prepared in water-ethanol suspension, followed by the electrospray process to atomize the droplet into

The Dark Side of Researching Terrorism
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

This article seeks to investigate the actual risks and challenges of researching terrorism, and attempts to classify the list of risks and challenges in a more systematic manner. This article is based on the content analysis of mutual evaluation reports, leading textbooks, and journal articles. It also benefited from the interviews with leading off

Does Picky Eating Behavior Exist in University Students?
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

The aim of this study was to assess picky eating behavior existence among university students. This was an observational cross sectional study design. The sample size was calculated by using single proportion formula based on the adult prevalence of picky eating of 28.7 % which gives a sample of ~ 324 students. However, 407 students online register

Evaluating Travel Time and Passenger Ridership of University Shuttle Bus Service
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Poor service adherence to the scheduled timetable and less service frequency during peak hours have contributed to unreliable shuttle bus services in International Islamic University Malaysia. As a result, students use either private vehicles or walk on-campus rather than riding the shuttle buses. This paper analyse travel time and passenger riders

Trends and Patterns of Analgesic Utilization in Malaysia from 2010 to 2016: Preference for Tramadol
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Background: Inappropriate or irrational use of analgesics not only leads to increased morbidity and mortality rates and deterioration in quality of life, but can also give rise to misuse of health care resources and increase health care costs. Objectives: To evaluate the trends of analgesics prescribing at outpa- tient tertiary hospital settings an

Topographical Changes of Rat's Colonic Mucosal After Chronic Arsenic Exposure - a Scanning Electron Microscopy Study
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Introduction: Human are exposed to arsenic threats in several ways. Our drinking water for instance, can be hazardous due to the contamination of arsenic-based pesticide and herbicide into our water supply. The most vulnerable part of our body due to ingestion of arsenic is our gastrointestinal system. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine t

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