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The Influence of Religious Belief and Sociocultural on Breastfeeding Practice: a Literature Review
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Socio-cultural poses as the enabler and barrier in breastfeeding practice. A review of published literature was conducted and a total of 25 articles were reviewed to seek the answer: How religious belief and sociocultural influence breastfeeding practice? Published articles were identified through electronic searches of PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Goog

Investigation of Bioflocculant as Dewatering Aid in Sludge Treatment
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Sludge treatment is one of the most important and expensive steps in water and wastewater treatment plants. Chemical conditioners such as polyaluminium chloride, aluminium sulfate, Fenton’s reagent, gypsum, and polyacrylamide can produce by-products, which cause health and environmental problems. Moringa oleifera (MO) seeds can be used as natural

A Case Report on Blood in Breastmilk: Safety Issues and Islamic Ruling
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This case study demonstrates a 33-year old nursing mother who had noticed that her breastmilk had traces of blood giving the appearance of a strawberry coloured milk while expressing for her infant. This is an uncommon encounter but important issue to raise concern among Muslim nursing mothers in terms of medical safety and Islamic ruling of the st

Purification, Characterization and Kinetic Properties of alpha-Naphthyl Acetate Esterase from Wheat Flour (Triticum Aestivum)
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Plant-esterase from wheat flour was purified via aqueous two-phase system (ATPS). The enzyme crude extract was first filtered through a polyethersulfone OmegaTM ultrafiltration membrane, followed by two-step ATPS with PEG1000, NaH2PO4 and (NH4)2SO4. Based on previous studies, the first ATPS consisting of 27.0% PEG1000 and 13.0% NaH2PO4 (w/w) was pe

Efficient Immobilization of α-naphtyl Acetate Esterase (Anae) on Modified k-Carrageenan, and k-Carrageenan/alginate Composite Matrices – a Comparative Evaluation
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Enzymes are protein that act as a catalyst to stimulate the biochemical reactions. By reducing the activation energy. However, free enzyme is expensive, unstable, difficult to separate and reuse thus limiting its applications in large-scale operations. Immobilization means confinement of enzymes usually in a semi-permeable matrix support to improve

Body Weight Perception Versus Body Weight Status: How Good is the Agreement?
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Body weight perception is an important underlying psychological factor associated with body weight. Overemphasis on thinness among adolescents can lead to unhealthy dieting practices and eating disorders, whereas underestimation of body weight may increase risk of the development of overweight and obesity. This study measured the agreement between

Advancements of Gene Therapy in Cancer Treatment: a Comprehensive Review
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Cancer is the main contributor for mortality in the world. Conventional therapy that available as the treatment options are chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery. However, these treatments are hardly cell-specific most of the time. Nowadays, extensive research and investigations are made to develop cell-specific approaches prior to cancer treatmen

الصفاتُ النفسية في قصةِ موسى عليه السلام في سورة القصص = Psychological Characteristics in the Story of Moses, Peace be Upon Him, in Surat al-Qasas
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The research describes the psychological characteristics of Prophet Moses, peace be upon him, based on Surat Al-Qasas, describing the circumstances of Moses peace be upon him and those with him at the time of their weakness. All the consolation was given to him and the good news of the end of disbelief, the demise of the unbelievers, and the immine

Biometric Voting Integrated with Islamic Political Principles: to Enhance Democracy in Bangladesh's e-Voting System
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This paper addresses the vital importance of fair and transparent elections as the foundation of a robust democracy, crucial for representing citizens' voices and fostering trust in the electoral process. In Bangladesh, the pursuit of fair elections faces significant challenges, including transparency issues, accountability concerns, and instan

Investigating the Association Between Medication Regimen Complexity, Medication Adherence and Treatment Satisfaction Among Malaysian Older Adult Patients: a cross-Sectional Study
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Background The prevalence of medication nonadherence among Malaysian older adults is approximately 60%. However, there is a lack of studies assessing the factors associated with medication nonadherence among this population. This research aims to explore the association between medication regimen complexity (MRC), treatment satisfaction and medicat

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