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Porcine and bovine-Derived Ingredients: Islamic Rules in Halal Pharmaceutical Products
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

For Muslims, ingesting or utilising any products derived from porcine is forbidden as it is considered unclean. Besides, although bovine is halal to be consumed, this ruling is only applicable if it is slaughtered strictly according to Islamic law (Shari’ah). Given Islam’s imposing certain restrictions on the consumption of porcine- and bovine-

Modelling Intraocular Lens Design Based on Image Analysis
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Intraocular lenses (IOLs) are commonly used to treat ocular diseases such as cataracts. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO 11979) recommends examining IOLs using real model eyes with the lenses in situ, although this process can also be simulated in silico with an accurate IOL haptic design. One way to create this design is by

The Knowledge and Awareness of Obesity and its Risk of Cancer Among IIUM Undergraduate Students
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Introduction: Obesity, a condition of excessive adipose tissue accumulation, has been elucidated as a common risk factor in many types of cancer by previous studies. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate IIUM Kuantan undergraduates' knowledge and awareness of obesity and its risk of cancer. Methods: A cross-sectional study using co

Developing Cultural Intelligence via Democratic Education for Peaceful co-Existence in a Multicultural Society
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Misunderstanding and prejudices could escalate to racism and unrest in a multicultural society. History informed us the devastating consequences of the racism and unrest among others were loss of life, properties and sanity. However, those with high cultural intelligence would be able to integrate and live harmoniously in a culturally diverse socie

Poca Diperlukan Segera Untuk Mencegah Jenayah
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Seksyen 4 menyentuh kuasa untuk menahan sesiapa yang disyaki terlibat dengan jenayah di bawah POCA, manakala seksyen 15B pula melibatkan penyingkiran semakan kehakiman teradap kuasa budi bicara Lembaga POCA. Rencana ini membincangkan tentang cabaran yang dihadapi oleh Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) apabila Seksyen 4 dan Seksyen 15B Akta Pencegahan Je

A Preliminary Study on Tumour Necrosis Factor- Alpha (Tnf-α) Level in Covid-19 Patients
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Introduction: Cytokine storms have a substantial role in developing lung injury, multiorgan dysfunction, and mortality in persons afflicted with COVID-19. Cytokine storms have been associated with various immune-active molecules, such as interleukins and tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α). Therefore, this crosssectional study aimed to evaluate t

Preliminary Screening of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (A1at) Phenotype Among Healthy Kelantanese
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Introduction: Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is a hereditary condition resulting from a SERPINA1 gene mutation that increases susceptibility to emphysema and cirrhosis, thus prompting efforts for early screening. The standard allele is “M,” while the allelic variants most frequently linked to pathological conditions are “Z” and “S.” Mat

cross-Sectional questionnaire-Based Study: Diabetes Mellitus Patients’ Stressors and Perceptions Towards the Disease
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

This study aimed to identify the stressors among the Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2D) and to investigate the perceptions of the patients towards T2D disease as a continuation from the previous study. A total of 99 patients from Diabetic Clinic in Pekan, Pahang with type 2 diabetes were enrolled in this study as the respondents. T2D patients that came

Optimization of Gaseous Nitriding Process Parameters for Hard Surface Layer of Duplex Stainless Steel
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

The optimization for gaseous nitriding process parameters of duplex stainless steel was performed using Taguchi approach. The nitriding process parameters of temperature, time and gas mixture ratio of NH3 and N2 are considered as input parameters. Three responses are chosen which are surface hardness, wear weight loss and coefficient of friction. T

Investigating Web 2.0 Tools Use and Students Cognitive Engagement in Selected Tanzanian Higher Institutions: Preparing Towards 21st Learning
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

With the availability and affordability of computers and communication technology devices worldwide, teaching no longer centers around teachers. Students become autonomous learners, taking the ownership of learning where they no longer rely fully on teachers as the learning resources. This paves innovative intervention towards engaging the learners

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