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Perceptions of Electronic Cigarette Between Current and Former Users: Findings from the National Electronic Cigarette Survey Among Malaysian Adults 2016
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Introduction: The use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) has increased rapidly around the world. In Malaysia, apart from tobacco smoking, the use of e-cigarette has emerged as an alternative habit among the population. Among the reasons given by the users are to help them to quit or to cut down tobacco smoking. The objective of this study is t

Construct and Criterion Validity of the Malay Language of Lower Extremity Functional Scale (Lefs)
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Objective: The objective of this study is to translate the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) into the Malay language and to validate the resulting version. Methods: A two-stage observational study was conducted. The LEFS was initially cross-culturally adapted to Malay language through double forward and backward translation. The finalized ver

Roles of Community Towards Urban Farming Activities
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The aim of this paper is to review and analyse the importance of the framework for urban farming activities to be implemented within cities environment. This paper also describes the role of the community to achieve the environmental,economic and social sustainability for the enhancement of the urban environment and healthy lifestyles through commu

A Study on Life Cycle of Maintenance During the in Use Phases of Flexible Pavement from Pagoh to Machap
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Preventive maintenance on pavement is very important to prolong life for both functional and structural strength performance in order to provide comfortable and safe riding to traffics. It is easier and cheaper to repair the pavement surface in time, so that serious damage of the pavement structure is avoided. Delaying or neglecting the road mainte

15 Years Review of Gastrocnemius Flap Done in Department of Orthopaedics, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan
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Introduction: Gastrocnemius flap is the workhorse for wound coverage in the proximal tibia. It can be perform by general orthopaedic surgeon because it is done without the need of microscopic instrumentation. Its coverage can be extended to cover the knee and midshaft of tibia when skin overlying it is included in the flap. Materials and method: Fr

Outcome Following Treatment of Diaphyseal Femoral Osteomyelitis Using a Monolateral External Fixation System
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Background: The traditional monolateral fixation is not strong enough to overcome the strong deforming force of the strong adductor muscles which lead to varus deformity. The ring fixation, although provide a stable fixation of bone, is bulky and uncomfortable for the patients. This paper presents our result of treating patients with femoral osteom

Professional Development and Teacher self-Efficacy: Learning from Indonesian Modern Islamic Boarding Schools
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

This study highlights teachers’ involvement in professional development (PD) activities teachers in the Darussalam Modern Islamic Boarding School (DMIBS), East Java, Indonesia. It evaluates the implementation of PD programs by identifying teachers` perception toward PD they participated in. The study used a survey research approach to investigate

A cross-Sectional Survey of Knowledge and Attitude Towards Hiv/aids Patients Among Nursing Students in Teaching Hospital
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

HIV/AIDS is a matter of concern and has become a pandemic disease that threatens the world population. It has remained one of the priorities in global public health challenges. Caring for people with HIV/AIDS requires clinical expertise as well as high-quality skills for health care providers. The purpose of the study was to examine knowledge and a

Carotenoid Content and Composition in 20 Medicinal Plant Species of Traditional Malay Midwifery Postnatal Bath
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Today in Malay community, midwifery traditional knowledge of herbal medicine has disappeared and extinct. The facts are Malay midwives are becoming rare and the more crucial is medicinal plants are over-harvested. The aim of this research is to identify and investigate the active pharmaceutical ingredients content in 20 selected species used in the

Islamic English in Maher Zain's Songs: is There a Need?
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

A significant rise in the number of English-speaking Muslims around the world calls for more attention on the proper usage of Islamic terms in the English language. Popularized by al-Faruqi, Islamic English refers to the English language modified to enable Muslims to carry Islamic proper names, nouns, meanings and concepts without distortion. This

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