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Flexibility in Usability Versus Infection Control: Study of Selected Primary Care Clinics in Malaysia for Future Design Decisions
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Primary care clinics are the first port of call for all ailments except for the Emergency Department or Unit, in any healthcare facilities. Until the patients are diagnosed, infections are bound to occur. In normal circumstances, hospitals only receive referral from the clinic for specific diagnose and treatment. Many of the primary care clinic bui

Risk Cost Analysis in Malay Heritage Conservation Project
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Risks in conservation projects are believed to be different from risks in new building projects. There are different methods and processes that need to be adopted in order to handle a conservation heritage project. Heritage projects form a valuable inheritance with sentimental values that tell a certain history, culture or tradition which needs to

Kit Ujian Pantas Covid-19 Igg/igm
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Ramai terkeliru dengan COVID-19 IgG/ Kit Ujian Pantas IgM (Rapid Detection Kit). Ada juga yang memanggilnya vaksin. Untuk menggelakkan kekeliruan, kit tersebut bukanlah vaksin, tetapi kit bertujuan untuk mengesan kehadiran antibodi iaitu immunoglobulin (G dan M) yang reaktif terhadap antigen virus penyebab COVID-19. Antibodi ini terhasil apabila se

News Coverage of Vaccination in Malaysia: Comparing Between Malay and English Newspaper
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Media has the power to set a nation’s agenda to bring public attention to public health issues such as the importance of vaccination. In 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared vaccine hesitancy as one of the global health threats. The return of vaccine-preventable diseases such as polio, mumps, and measles shows the success of the ant

In Vitro Model of the Blood Brain Barrier
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Neurons and other brain cells are extremely sensitive to changes in the macro- and micro-environment especially hydrostatic pressure (intracranial pressure) and electrolyte balance. Therefore, the brain macro- and micro-environment must be strictly maintained to its physiological balance. This can only be achieved by a functional gatekeeper serving

The Impact of Uncertainty and Information Seeking Behaviour on Students Emotions During the Covid-19 Crisis in Malaysia
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

This study investigated the impact of uncertainty on information-seeking behaviour on students’ emotions during the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia. In an attempt to mitigate the rapidly increasing Covid-19 pandemic, the Malaysian government had imposed the MCO on March 17 th 2020. The month-long quarantine resulted

Readaptation of Malay Vernacular Architecture for Indoor Thermal Comfort in Modern Masjids Towards a Sustainable Design
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

The earlier masjid architectural styles were similar to Malay vernacular houses and evolved with the introduction of the modernist style. This resulted in increased energy consumption. Hence, a proper set of thermal comfort is important to provide a suitable environment for the masjid’s occupants. The vernacular characteristics in the passive des

Defining Civilisation and Religion
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

This essay is an attempt to study definitions of Civilisation, the main forces behind historical progress as well as the role of man and religion in establishing societies from an Islamic perspective by highlighting ideas of the Muslim scholars Ibn Khaldun, Shah Wali Allah, Said Nursi and Malik Bennabi. It also underlines some fundamental differenc

Information System Outsourcing: Motivations and the Implementation Strategy in a Malaysian Bank
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Purpose – This paper aims to aid in understanding the motivations for information system (IS) outsourcing decision and its initial implementation at one of the top commercial banks in Malaysia. The scope of the study includes the motivating factors, the implementation strategy and managing the change process. Design/methodology/approach – The s

Information Systems Outsourcing: Motivations and Implementation Strategy in a Malaysia Bank
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Purpose – This paper aims to aid in understanding the motivations for information system (IS) outsourcing decision and its initial implementation at one of the top commercial banks in Malaysia. The scope of the study includes the motivating factors, the implementation strategy and managing the change process. Design/methodology/approach – The s

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