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Recruitment of Child Soldiers by Rebels in Afghanistan: the Role of Pakistani Madrasas
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This study investigates the link between religious schools, called madrassas, in Pakistan and recruitment and use of child soldiers in the long-lasting armed conflict in Afghanistan. A great deal of existing research on this and related topics has pointed to Pakistani madrassas as primary recruitment sites for the underage soldiers fighting in the

Remineralization Evaluation of Cocos Nucifera Extracts via Element Quantification
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Demineralization causes plaque calcium (Ca) to dissolve out from the enamel. Prolonged condition would allow enamel caries to worsen. To reverse the condition via remineralization, abundant of free available Ca and phosphorus (P) in the saliva are required. Thus, daily diet with high Ca and P content are important to ensure the continuous supply of

Internet Addiction Among Dental Students in Malaysia
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Background: Excessive use of internet by undergraduate students can be pathological which may result in internet addiction (IA) that has negative consequences such as decline in academic performance, social isolation and emotional disturbances. This study aims to assess pathological internet use and its association with psychological distress among

Influence of Expansion Level on Base Pressure and Reattachment Length
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In high-speed projectiles like a rocket, the thrust is created by the convergent-divergent nozzle. The flow from the nozzle is exhausted in the enlarged duct of larger diameter to maximize the thrust. When the flow from the nozzle is exhausted in the enlarged duct, the base pressure gets reduced and hence increases base drag. This paper numerically

Preference Toward investment-Linked Takaful Plan: Mediating Role of Attitude
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Investment-linked products (ILPs) are the latest innovations from the Islamic finance industry that offers investors the opportunity to get protection and investment through their family takaful plan. In this paper, we focus on exploring the preference toward investment-linked Takaful plan. Based on the propositions of the theory of interpersonal b

Stretching the Boundaries: Malaysian ESL Learners' Evaluative Reactions to Inner Circle English Accents
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Nowadays, international communication using English as the medium is a common occurrence. To communicate effectively, English as a second language (ESL) speakers need to possess relevant communicative skills including understanding and being familiar with inner circle accents. This paper seeks to find out ESL learners' evaluative reactions to f

Body Mass Index Status and its Relationship with Mode of Delivery, Birth Weight and Early Feeding History Among Children in an Urban Area of Pahang
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

INTRODUCTION: The body mass index (BMI) of children is currently increasing in trends either globally or locally. In Malaysia, the number of children approaching unhealthy BMI is alarming. Despite the frequently conducted studies on children’s BMI and factors such as diet and physical inactivity, limited studies were done focusing on birth relate

Managing Financial Stress Through Islamic Wealth Management: an Appreciation of Hifz al-Mal
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Introduction: Malaysia is one of the most prosperous countries in the world in relation to the banking and finance sector. With a comprehensive legal framework that appreciates both conventional (CBF) and Islamic banking and finance (IBF), Malaysia manages to allow both sectors to grow as industries of their own. Nevertheless, financial stress amon

New Model of Islamic Art in Public Spaces
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

The role of art in Islam has been noted to contribute towards the contemplative and inspirational relationship of a person with God as the Creator and the beauty of God’s creations. While the appreciation of Islamic arts has largely been applied in architecture, interior spaces, objects, and decorative patterns, there is a lack of research that e

International cross-Border Surrogacy: an Analysis of the Malaysian Legal Position
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

This article explores the legal implications that arise out of cross border surrogacy arrangements. There is a need to examine the issues that arise out of such surrogacy arrangements because it affects the responsibilities towards the resulting child. The article discusses among others, the problems in determining the legal parents, registration,

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