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A Study of Smartphone Usage and Barriers Among the Elderly
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

A wide range of smartphone applications aimed at encouraging healthy diets and active lifestyles have been developed in recent years. However, the use of these smartphone applications among the elderly population that should benefit the most from them remains low. This paper reports on the barriers to smartphone usage among the elderly. In-depth in

Impacts of Coastal Reclamation to the Quality of Life: Tanjung Tokong Community, Penang
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

It is believed that the impacts of coastal reclamation to the coastal community have usually been overlooked. This paper presents the impacts of coastal reclamation to the quality of life of Tanjung Tokong’s community. The questionnaire survey data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), and the interview was content ana

A Study on Urban Morphology Using Gis & Remote Sensing Technique
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Urban morphology is the study of the form of human settlements and the process of their formation and transformation. It is an approach in designing urban form that considers both physical and spatial components of the urban structure. Penang was awarded as Heritage City by UNSECO in July 2008. Penang is well known for its heritage character especi

Masjid Architecture : the Meaning of Masjid
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

An introductory lecture to introduce Masjid Architecture from its meaning according to the Al Quran and Sunnah as well as other intepretations for the built environment. The lecture dwell into the actions of prayer, the hierachy of prayer space and location,its message, the physical architectural entity in shape and form and decoration as the frame

Investigation on Women's Space in Masjid Architecture: Case Study of Selected Masjids in Malaysia
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Muslim women participation in masjid, a place where the community congregates interacts and a place for education, is allowed but non-compulsory in Islam. In Malaysia, women as part of the community frequented the masjid for different activities at a daily basis. Therefore, their presence and needs should form an integral part of the masjid space p

Extracting the Principles of Sustainability from the Architecture of Colonial Hospitals in Malaysia: Appreciating the Past Wisdoms as Best Practices
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Malaysia’s sturdy hospital buildings built by the colonial government throughout the country are still in use today. These hospitals had withstood years of operation and had contributed, together with the current hospital buildings, in improving the health and well-being of Malaysians today. Hospitals are both expensive to build and to maintain.

Study of Chemical and Thermal Properties of Kenaf biomass-Based Polylactic Acid (Pla)
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

The development of polylactic acid (PLA) from natural source remains a great challenge. PLA can be produced from its monomer (i.e. lactic acid) via fermentation process. In this study, the production of PLA from kenaf biomass was investigated. It was started with the introduction of kenaf biomass as the renewable source. Since kenaf is a lignocellu

Cardiovascular Risks Profile in Young non-Smoker Male IIUM Students in Kuantan Campus
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Background: Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide. Recent studies showed an alarming trend for cardiovascular risk profile among young adults. Among the many risk factors of cardiovascular disease, cholesterol is considered as the required risk factor. This study is part of a clinical trial approved by IIUM ethical com

Exploring Academics’ Knowledge Sharing Intention on Institutional Innovation Capability
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

In today’s knowledge-based-society, academics are the intellectual leaders for the developing of societies. As intellectual leaders, academics’ Knowledge Sharing (KS) intention on innovation may be seen as having an important role in the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). It is believed that KS and Innovation are also inter-related and could

Optimization of Effective Composting Process of Oil Palm Industrial Waste by Lignocellulolytic Fungi
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

A batch study was carried out to optimize four process parameters such as particle size (1–5 mm), pH (4–7), mix ratio (1:1–1:3) of substrates (empty fruit bunch, EFB and palm oil mill efﬂuent, POME) and supplementary nutrient as non-food cassava starch (0–2 % w/w). The parameters were evaluated based on the results of electrical conductiv

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