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Antinociception of Petroleum Ether Fraction Derived from Crude Methanol Extract of Melastoma Malabathricum Leaves and its Possible Mechanisms of Action in Animal Models
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Background: Melastoma malabathricum L. (family Melastomaceae) has been traditionally used as remedies against various ailments including those related to pain. The methanol extract of M. malabathricum leaves has been proven to show antinociceptive activity. Thus, the present study aimed to determine the most effective fraction among the petroleum e

Hepatoprotective Action of Various Partitions of Methanol Extract of Bauhinia Purpurea Leaves Against paracetamol-Induced Liver Toxicity: Involvement of the Antioxidant Mechanisms
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Background Methanol extract of Bauhinia purpurea L. (family Fabaceae) (MEBP) possesses high antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities and recently reported to exert hepatoprotection against paracetamol (PCM)-induced liver injury in rats. In an attempt to identify the hepatoprotective bioactive compounds in MEBP, the extract was prepared in diffe

A Review on Anticancer and Biochemical Properties of Clinacanthus Nutans
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Clinacanthus nutans (CN) (Belalai Gajah in Malay) is often used as herbal remedies complementary. The extracts from its dried leaves has been used traditionally to treat disease such as anti-venom for snake/insect bite. Phytochemical screening showed that the extract comprises of lupeol,  –sitosterol, stigmasterol, Botulin, myricyl alcohol C-g

Histological Evaluation of Hydroxyapatite Granules with and Without platelet-Rich Plasma Versus an Autologous Bone Graft : Comparative Study of Biomaterials Used for Spinal Fusion in a New Zealand White Rabbit Model
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Objectives: Hydroxyapatite (HA) has osteoconductive properties and is widely used as a bone graft substitute. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous product with osteoinductive effects. Hypothetically, a combination of both would augment the bone formation effect of HA and widen its application in spinal fusion surgeries. This study aimed to c

chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting: Exploring Patients’ Subjective Experience
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Background: This study aimed to explore the subjective experience of nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy treatment among breast cancer patients and the impacts on their daily lives. Methods: A qualitative descriptive study was conducted in breast cancer patients who received chemotherapy and had experienced nausea and/or vomiting. Semi-structur

Empirical Findings on Enhancing the well-Being of Poor People Through Islamic Transformation Centre, Network of Mosque and Entrepreneurship: a Refined Conceptual Solution
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The purpose of this paper is to gather some empirical finding from the previous paper which is about enhancing the well-being of poor people through Islamic Transformation Centre (ITC), Network of Mosque (NOM), entrepreneurship and Big Data. Stakeholder in this paper are plays a crucial role in enhancing the well-being of poor people. This paper fo

An Integrated Approach to Formulate a value-Based Software Process Tailoring Framework
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Software process tailoring is an approach to customise the existing software development process or model that able to meet the software project’s needs. Software development project is unique and identical from one and another whereby the practices and decision should not be equally treated. Software process tailoring requires knowledge and intu

Estimation of Noise Induced Hearing Loss Nihl) with Hearing Deterioration Index (Hdi)
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Dear Editor, We read with great interest the article written by Balaji et al., entitled “Hearing Impairment and High Blood Pressure among Bus Drivers in Puducherry” [1]. Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is common among vehicle drivers and research in this area is much relevant. In this interesting study, the authors had utilized Hearing Deteri

Thoracolumbar Fractures Without Neurological Deficits: is Ct Scan and MRI Necessary?
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Plain radiograph is an essential investigation in diagnosing patients who have an injury to the thoracolumbar spine. The earlier classification of thoracolumbar fractures was mainly based on plain radiographs where the bony structures or injury can clearly be identified. Later CT scan becomes more important in the assessment of thoracolumbar injury

From Masjidul Haram to Bukittinggi? Islamic Reform in West Sumatra
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Islamic reform in Minangkabau region predated 1803 with the return of three famous hajis from Makakh. Indeed, it started with the three hajis' own teacher, Tuanku Nan Tua at Kota Tua Empat Angkat, Bukittinggi.

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