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Distribution of Trace Elements in Edible Green Seaweed (Caulerpa Racemosa)
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Industrialisation has resulted in large-scale production of anthropogenic pollutants, particularly heavy metals. The process of removal of heavy metals by seaweed, a marine plant species is called biosorption. This helps in improving water quality but might lead to seaweed toxicity as many heavy metals are toxic even in trace amounts. This study ai

The Effect of Carbopol 940 on Physical Stability of Palm Olein Emulsions Stabilised by Span and Tween Surfactants
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Viscosity inducing agents are commonly used to modify the rheological properties of emulsions. The objective of the study was to determine the effects of the concentration of Carbopo1 940 on the physical stability and rheological properties of palm olein-in-water emulsions prepared with Span 20/Tween 20 and Span 20/Tween 80. Based on the creaming b

Regulating the Role of Extended Families in Providing Financial Support Under Malaysian Law
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

This paper examines the adequacy of legal provisions governing the role of extended families in providing financial support under Malaysian law. This is to promote the importance of such function despite the breaking up of extended family relationships due to modernisation and urbanisation. The study focuses on Malay Muslim Family where personal la

Compliance to National Guidelines on the Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Malaysia: a Single Experience
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Introduction: Malaysia has a high rate of smoking prevalence and the figure is increasing. Although there has been many local and regional studies on the prevalence and symptomatology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients, data is lacking on the degree of compliance to national management guidelines in the treatment of chronic obstructi

Risk Factor Profile of Patients Presenting with Acute st-Elevation Myocardial Infraction to a Rural Hospital in Malaysia
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Background Cardiovascular disease is one of the most important causes of death in Malaysia and the rate is on the increase. The major contributor to the increasing prevalence of cardiovascular disease is the rise in the risk factor prevalence such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus and hypercholesterolaemia. These modifiable risk factors could be t

Conservation of Urban Environmental Corridor in Kuala Lumpur as a Method to Safeguard the Environment
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Today, natural resources in Malaysia has been exploited, networks of roads and railways are laid out, former tin mines are tumed into elite housing, river corridors are getting thinner or turned into monsoon drains and natural swamps are no where to be seen within the city and remnant greiln corridors are decreasing at an alarming rate. The implica

Prevalence and Risk Factors for Menstrual Disorders Among Systemic Lupus Rythematosus Patients
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Introduction: This study aims to determine the prevalence and the types of menstrual disorders among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and to identify factors that influence their development. Methods: 61 patients with SLE were enrolled into a cross-sectional, observational study at the medical outpatient clinic, Hospital Universiti

cost-Effectiveness of anti-Hypertensive Medications in a Regional Hospital in Rural Malaysia
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Objectives: Hypertension is one of the most important risk factors for Cardiovascular Disease in Malaysia. Population-based hypertension control is extremely poor at only 6% based on the 1996 National Health and Morbidity Survey. One of the possible reasons include the availability and cost of antihypertensive medications. Methods: A retrospective

Factors Influencing Smoking Behaviours Among Male Adolescents in Kuantan District
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

ABSTRACT The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence and factors that influenced smoking behaviours among male adolescents in Kuantan, Pahang. A cross-sectional study was conducted among the form four male students in Kuantan District. Three hundred and twenty three students were randomly selected from eight secondaryn schools. A self-a

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Sawmill Workers Towards noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Kota Bharu, Kelantan
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The purpose of this study was to determine the sawmill workers’ knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) in relation to noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 83 workers from 3 factories in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. Questionnaires were distributed to obtain the socio-demography, knowledge, attitude and practi

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