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Synthesis of Chromen-4-one-Oxadiazole Substituted Analogs as Potent β-glucuronidase Inhibitors
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Chromen-4-one substituted oxadiazole analogs 1–19 have been synthesized, characterized and evaluated for β-glucuronidase inhibition. All analogs exhibited a variable degree of β-glucuronidase inhibitory activity with IC50 values ranging in between 0.8 ± 0.1–42.3 ± 0.8 µM when compared with the standard d-saccharic acid 1,4 lactone (IC50 =

Islam and Politics in Malaysia: the Realisation of Islam as a State Religion in Sabah
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This paper analyses the process of independence in Sabah and the consequent Islamisation of its population, which caused the amendment of the State Constitution in 1973. The first part of the paper states that the unification of Sabah with Malaya into the Federation of Malaysia guaranteed its independence from the British colonial rule as well as s

The Relationship Between Family’s Use of English at Home with Students’ Proficiency in the Language.
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In Malaysia, English is considered a ‘strong’ second language (Azman, 2016). Realising the importance of English, many Malaysian families opt to speak English at home, even though English is not their first language (Hashim, 2014; Mohamed Salleh, Kawaguchi, Jones, & Biase, 2016; Salehuddin, 2012). Therefore, this paper aims to examine the c

The Fading Birth Practice: Urban Malay Mothers in Malaysian Negotiating Confinement Practice
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Malay mothers’ postpartum experiences often include a period of confinement, similar to other Asian parallel practices of “doing the month”. This confinement period comprisesof a set of beliefs, rules, and practices based on traditional eastern medicinal knowledge. Cultural practices of postpartum confinement, or berpantang, among urban mothe

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Postpartum Haemorrhage Among Women in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is defined as excessive bleeding of 500 ml or more within 24 hours after birth. It is known as one of the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide. In Malaysia, from the year 2009 to 2014, PPH remained as one of the top contributors to maternal deaths; this suggests that the knowledge, attitude and practice on PPH

Numerical and Experimental Study on the Effect of Cab- Extender on the Flow Characteristics of a tractor-Trailer
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The aerodynamic drag on trucks can be reduced by use of active and passive techniques. In this work a passive method of using a cab-extender that is attached to the rear of the tractor is attempted. This cab-extender will help in reducing the drag force that act on the truck by minimizing the gap between the tractor and trailer. In this study, a tr

Revisiting Curriculum and Instructions in the 21st Century Teaching and Learning
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This product revisits four dimensions of learning domains and 21st century skills .It delivers awareness on the extension of parental partnership with teachers and communities. Examples of education system from Korea, China, Finland and Japan are discussed. Teacher Professional development is addressed with a recommendation for future training mode

Experimental and Finite Element Analysis of Solvent Cast Poly (Lactic Acid) Thin Film Blends
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A combined experimental and finite element analysis (FEA) investigation was performed to study the effect of incorporating poly(propylene carbonate)(PPC) and curcumin on the mechanical properties of poly(lactic acid) (PLA). In addition, the chemical interaction and morphological changes brought upon by each subsequent additive were also observed. T

Loneliness and Cognitive Impairment Among Older People Living in long-Term Care
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Loneliness and cognitive impairment are common among older people. However, the study on the association between cognitive impairment and loneliness among older people in longterm care in Malaysia is limited. This study aimed to explore the association between sociodemographic, cognitive impairment and loneliness among older people in long-term car

The Application of Halal Logistic in Korean Halal Industry: a Model from Malaysia Perspective
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Since the emergence of the “halal” industry, it has influenced the pre-existing industrial structure by inducing global corporations and foreign governments to chase the regulation of “halal” certificate. In accordance with the fundamental notion of the “halal” industry, Majority of works related to “halal” industry must retain “h

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