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Moisturising Effect of Shea Butter Formulation
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INTRODUCTION Nowadays, shea butter can be often used in the cosmetic products in which it may impart moisturizing effects on the skin. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of cosmetic formulations containing shea butter, by using the hydration and elasticity probes of DermaLab Combo. MATERIALS AND METHODS The cosmetic formulations conta

Extraction, Fractionation, and Isolation of Hydroxychavicol from Piper Betle Leaves
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

INTRODUCTION Piper betle are commonly used as traditional plant remedy. Betel leaves contain hydroxychavicol (HC), a phenolic compound that has properties such as antioxidant, antifungal, antimicrobial and tyrosinase inhibitor [1]. The aims of this study are to extract and isolate HC from P. betel leaves. MATERIALS AND METHODS 5kg of betel leaves w

Evaluation of the Skin Penetration Behaviour of Sunscreen Actives
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

INTRODUCTION The effectiveness of sunscreens depends on the absorption characteristics of each single UV filter substance. The objective of this study was to determine the penetration profile of UV filter substances using the imaging technique of DermaLab Combo probe and analytical technique of UV/VIS Spectroscopy. MATERIALS AND METHODS 2 mg/cm2 of

Development and Characterization of Topical Caffeine Sunscreen Formulation
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Caffeine prominent property as a natural sunscreen has received recent interests in researches on topical formulations incorporating this organic compound. The main objective of this paper is to evaluate caffeine behaviours in a broad-spectrum sprayable sunscreen preparation. Two types of sunscreen formulations were developed with and without prese

Formulation and Characterization of Resiquimod Microsponges Loaded Gel
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

The aim of this study was to incorporate microponges loaded with resiquimod in gel dosage form. Microsponges were prepared by emulsion solvent evaporation method using dichloromethane (DCM), ethylacetate (EA), and chloroform in dispersed phase were incorporated into different gels. 0.5% w/w Carbopol® 934 (polyacrylic acid) powder was dispersed int

Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria from Sediment of Coastal Water of Pahang, Malaysia
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The study was undertaken to determine the presence of antibiotic resistant bacteria in sediment of coastal water of Pahang, Malaysia. Coastal water of Pahang is known for fishing areas, recreation and water sports activities. However, the development of recreational areas, resorts and restaurants along the coastal area could be the sources to the f

The Challenges of Human Factors for Implementation of Information Systems in the Healthcare
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Healthcare Information Systems (HIS) play an important roles in helping to coordinate activities across units within hospitals through fast access to patients' electronic records. HIS is an initiative taken by Malaysian government to resolve several issues such as increasing number of patients who are in needs of treatment, increasing waiting t

Kuasa dan Peranan Polis Dalam Penguatkuasaan Jenayah Shariah = Powers and Roles of the Police in the Enforcement of Shariah Offences
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Pasukan polis merupakan agensi persekutuan dan penguat kuasa undang-undang terbesar negara. Oleh itu, persoalan timbul berkaitan dengan punca kuasa dan kuasa pasukan polis untuk menguatkuasakan undang-undang jenayah syariah. Hal ini demikian kerana undang-undang syariah merupakan urusan negeri. Daripada peruntukan Perlembagaan Persekutuan, didapati

Understanding Domestic and International Tourists' Expenditure Pattern in Melaka, Malaysia: Result of Chaid Analysis
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

This study examined the tourists’ expenditure pattern in Melaka city. A total of 1500 diary record surveys were distributed, only 1000 surveys were collected. Chi-squared Automatic Interaction Detection (CHAID) was used to model interaction of domestic and international tourists in five tourism sectors-accommodation, food and beverages, transport

4g Coverage in Malaysia
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Mobile phone is changing the way the world communicates. In the early 1990s, only one per cent of the world's population owned a mobile phone but today almost all using mobile phone to make phone calls and sending text message. 4G is one of the fastest growing technologies currently available with higher data consumption and increased connectiv

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