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Determinants of the First Derivative of Doppler Blood Flow Velocity in Common Carotid Artery
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The aim of this study is determine first derivative of blood flow velocity (FDBFV) in common carotid artery (CCA) inorder to evaluate cardiovascular functions. The extracted derivative features suggest the acceleration waves which able toprovide aging index (AGI) in the cardiovascular system. In the study, acceleration wave derived from FDBFV consi

Profession of Engineering Ethics at Work: Melamine Issue as Case Study
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

As opposed to personal mortality, engineering ethics comes out worldwide to solve professional practice. It is an essential part of professional education because it helps students deal with issues they will face in professional practice. One way to teach engineering ethics is by using cases—not just the disaster cases that make the news, but the

Morphological Change of Lignocellulosic Biomass Upon Retreatment with Deep Eutectic Solvents (Dess)
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Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs) has emerged as new type of Ionic liquids which exhibit similar characteristic with the conventional ILs but with additional advantages. Unlike conventional ILs, DESs are made from renewable, cheaper and greener components. Besides, the process synthesis is relatively easier. In light o the wide application of the conve

Marginalisation of Muslim Writers in South Asian Literature: Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain's English Works
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

This article argues that there appears to be a pattern of disregarding the literary contributions of South Asian Muslim writers who produced English texts on a variety of topics. It then mainly contextualises Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain’s English works in the tradition of South Asian writing in English to identify a continuous trend of undervaluing M

Avaibility and Extraction of Natural Heritage in Wetland Areas: Case Studies at Taman Alam and Kampung Kuantan, Kuala Selangor, Selangor
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This research focuses on the concept of natural heritage and briefly describes the special attributes of natural heritage in Kuala Selangor. The research represents a beginning step toward a compilation of information of preservation of natural heritage process. It is limited in scope, taxonomically to the flora and fauna, and geographically to the

Sukuk, Bond Market Development and Target Capital Structure : Selected Southeast Asian Countries
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This study aims to identify the existence of target capital structure and explore firm specific and country specific determinants of target capital structure for firms in the selected Southeast Asian countries (Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore). We detect a remarkable effect of bond market development on capital structure of firms in Malaysia compa

Target Capital Structure and Speed of Adjustment: Panel Data Evidence on Malaysia Shariah Compliant Securities
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Islamic Capital Market (ICM) in Malaysia has expanded at an average rate of 13.6% per annum over the ten year period between 2000 and 2010. The size of Malaysia’s ICM is expected to expand at the average rate of 10.6% per annum to reach RM 2.9 trillion by 2020. In line with its future expansion, Shariah compliant securities are and will continue

High Initial Burst Release of Gentamicin Formulated as Plga Microspheres Implant for Treating Orthopaedic Infection
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Antibiotic treatment of orthopaedic infection is complicated by systemic toxicity and the need of effective therapeutic concentration necessary to ensure optimum killing of bacteria. To overcome the problem of systemic toxicity and to achieve a high initial release followed by sustained release of antibiotics, a new method of delivering gentamicin

An Investigation on low-Temperature Thermochemical Treatments of Austenitic Stainless Steel in Fluidized Bed Furnace
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

In this study, the feasibility of using an industrial fluidized bed furnace to perform low-temperature thermochemical treatments of austenitic stainless steels has been studied, with the aim to produce expanded austenite layers with combined wear and corrosion resistance, similar to those achievable by plasma and gaseous processes. Several low-temp

Management of Tooth Surface Loss in a Teenager Patient with Medical Problems - a Case Report
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Tooth wear is recognized as a major problem in children and adults. Prevalence data indicated that dental erosion of young people increases over time. The UK Child Dental Health Survey (CDHS), 2003 reported that 25% of 15 year olds had erosion at the palatal surfaces of their incisors. Erosion can cause irreversible damage to the permanent teeth an

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