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Effect Of Sucrose And Kinetin On The Quality And Vase Life Of Bougainvillea Glabra Var. Elizabeth Angus Bracts At Different Temperature, K.M. Moneruzzaman, A.N. Boyce, H. Abms, M. Saifudin, H. Imdadul, S. Wirakarnain Jan 2010

Effect Of Sucrose And Kinetin On The Quality And Vase Life Of Bougainvillea Glabra Var. Elizabeth Angus Bracts At Different Temperature, K.M. Moneruzzaman, A.N. Boyce, H. Abms, M. Saifudin, H. Imdadul, S. Wirakarnain

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

A study was conducted to investigate the effects of sucrose and kinetin on the post harvest quality and vase life of Bougainvillea bracts at different storage temperature. Bougainvillea bracts and flower (Bougainvillea glabra) of the same age and size were used in the experiments. Fresh bracts were continuously treated with 200 mg/l sucrose, 200mg/l kinetin and control (water) at 10 degrees C, 20 degrees C and 28 +/- 1 degrees C. It was observed that sucrose treated bracts exhibited the longest vase life compared to the control and kinetin treatments at different temperatures. The higher temperature has promoted water uptake, …

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Effects Of Aggregate Gradations On Properties Of Grouted Macadam Composite Pavement, N.M. Husain, H.B. Mahmud, M.R. Karim, N.B.A.A. Hamid Jan 2010

Effects Of Aggregate Gradations On Properties Of Grouted Macadam Composite Pavement, N.M. Husain, H.B. Mahmud, M.R. Karim, N.B.A.A. Hamid

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

Grouted Macadam composite pavement (GMCP) is generally a composite pavement which is manufactured by preparing a highly workable fluid mortar which is specially designed with a very high early and 28 day strength (1 day - 45 MPa, 28 day - 105 MPa) by filling the flowing fluid mortar into a very open porous asphalt skeleton (25-32 Voids in Mix - VIM). The combination of both components will produce a semi-rigid pavement or GMCP which has the best features of both rigid concrete and flexible bituminous pavement where it will replace the conventional wearing course. This paper will investigate the …

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Effects Of Vermicomposting Duration To Macronutrient Elements And Heavy Metals Concentrations In Vermicompost, A.A. Jamaludin, N.Z. Mahmood Jan 2010

Effects Of Vermicomposting Duration To Macronutrient Elements And Heavy Metals Concentrations In Vermicompost, A.A. Jamaludin, N.Z. Mahmood

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

Vermicomposting using Lumbricus rubellus was conducted in two different durations, 10 and 30 weeks in the same plots. Three different of treatments combination were prepared with eight replicates for each treatment namely cow dung : kitchen waste in 30:70 ratio (T1), cow dung : coffee grounds in 30:70 ratio (T2), and cow dung : kitchen waste : coffee grounds in 30:35:35 ratio (T3). Macronutrients elements in the vermicompost from each treatment were measured in the tenth and thirtieth week. Comparatively longer duration of vermicomposting by using Lumbricus rubellus enhanced the quality of vermicompost by the increase of the macronutrient elements …

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Enzymatic And Immunological Properties Of Bungarus Flaviceps (Red-Headed Krait) Venom, N.H. Tan, Shin Yee Fung, G. Ponnudurai Jan 2010

Enzymatic And Immunological Properties Of Bungarus Flaviceps (Red-Headed Krait) Venom, N.H. Tan, Shin Yee Fung, G. Ponnudurai

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

Bungarus flaviceps (red-headed krait) venom presents an intravenous LD50 of 0.32 μg/g and exhibits enzymatic activities similar to other Bungarus toxins. ELISA cross-reactions between anti-Bungarus flaviceps and a variety of elapid and viperid venoms were observed in the current study. Double-sandwich ELISA was highly specific, since anti-B. flaviceps serum did not cross-react with any tested venom, indicating that this assay can be used for species diagnosis in B. flaviceps bites. In the indirect ELISA, anti-B. flaviceps serum cross-reacted moderately with three different Bungarus venoms (9-18) and Notechis scutatus venom, but minimally with other elapid and viperid toxins. The results indicated …

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Giardiasis And Poor Vitamin A Status Among Aboriginal School Children In Rural Malaysia, H.M. Al-Mekhlafi, J. Surin, A.A. Sallam, A.W. Abdullah, M.A.K. Mahdy Jan 2010

Giardiasis And Poor Vitamin A Status Among Aboriginal School Children In Rural Malaysia, H.M. Al-Mekhlafi, J. Surin, A.A. Sallam, A.W. Abdullah, M.A.K. Mahdy

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

A cross-sectional study was carried out on 241 primary schoolchildren in Pahang, Malaysia to update their vitamin A status and to investigate the association of poor vitamin A status with their health and socioeconomic factors. All children were screened for intestinal parasitic infections. Blood samples were collected and vitamin A status was assessed. Socioeconomic data were collected by using pre-tested questionnaires. The results showed that 66 (27.4) children had low serum retinol levels (< 0.70 μmol/L). Giardiasis and severe ascariasis were significantly associated with low serum retinol levels (P = 0.004 and P = 0.018, respectively). Logistic regression confirmed the significant association of giardiasis with low serum retinol (odds ratio = 2.7, 95 confidence interval = 1.3�5.5). In conclusion, vitamin A deficiency is still a public health problem in rural Malaysia. Vitamin A supplementation and treatment of intestinal parasitic infections should be distributed periodically to these children to improve their health and nutritional status.

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Google Scholar As A Source For Citation And Impact Analysis For A Non-Isi Indexed Medical Journal, S.A. Sanni, A.N. Zainab Jan 2010

Google Scholar As A Source For Citation And Impact Analysis For A Non-Isi Indexed Medical Journal, S.A. Sanni, A.N. Zainab

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

It is difficult to determine the influence and impact of journals which are not covered by the ISI databases and Journal Citation Report. However, with the availability of databases such as MyAIS (Malaysian Abstracting and Indexing System), which offers sufficient information to support bibliometric analysis as well as being indexed by Google Scholar which provides citation information, it has become possible to obtain productivity, citation and impact information for non-ISI indexed journals. The bibliometric tool Harzing's Publish and Perish was used to collate citation information from Google scholar. The study examines article productivity, the citations obtained by articles and calculates …

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High Levels Of Oxidative Stress In Rats Infected With Blastocystis Hominis, S. Chandramathi, K. Suresh, S. Shuba, A. Mahmood, U.R. Kuppusamy Jan 2010

High Levels Of Oxidative Stress In Rats Infected With Blastocystis Hominis, S. Chandramathi, K. Suresh, S. Shuba, A. Mahmood, U.R. Kuppusamy

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

Objective: Numerous studies have revealed the presence of oxidative stress in parasitic infections. However, such studies were lacking in the Malaysian population. Previously, we have provided evidence that oxidative stress is elevated in Malaysians infected with intestinal parasites. Stool examinations revealed that about 47.5 of them were infected with the polymorphic protozoa, Blastocystis hominis. However, they were found to have mixed infection with other intestinal parasites. Methodology: Therefore, in order to investigate the role of B. hominis alone in affecting oxidative stress status, here we compared the levels of oxidative stress biomarkers in urine and blood samples between uninfected and …

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Histological Development Of Selected Neural Structures Of Dark-Sided Chorus Frog, Microhyla Heymonsi (Amphibia: Anura), Joan May Yin Tang, Durriyyah Sharifah Hasan Adli, Daicus Martin Belabut Jan 2010

Histological Development Of Selected Neural Structures Of Dark-Sided Chorus Frog, Microhyla Heymonsi (Amphibia: Anura), Joan May Yin Tang, Durriyyah Sharifah Hasan Adli, Daicus Martin Belabut

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

The development of selected neural structures of Dark-sided Chorus Frog, Microhyla heymonsi, from tadpole to adult was characterized from the histological aspect. Six developmental stages studied were the early tadpole, pre-metamorphosis, pro-metamorphosis, metamorphic climax, froglet and the adult. For M. heymonsi, metamorphosis is part of a normal developmental process, during which it undergoes transition from an aquatic tadpole into a terrestrial frog. The four neural structures focused on were: (a) cerebral hemispheres of the forebrain, (b) optic lobe of the midbrain, (c) medulla oblongata of the hindbrain, and (d) spinal cord. The specimens were processed for visualization according to H&E …

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Impacts Of Alcohol Type, Ratio And Stirring Time On The Biodiesel Production From Waste Canola Oil, A.B.M.S. Hossain, A.N. Boyce, A. Salleh, S. Chandran Jan 2010

Impacts Of Alcohol Type, Ratio And Stirring Time On The Biodiesel Production From Waste Canola Oil, A.B.M.S. Hossain, A.N. Boyce, A. Salleh, S. Chandran

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

The use of alternative fuels in order to reduce the environmental impacts of diesel emissions has been extensively investigated. Trends in the regional use of biomass-derived fuels, such as alcohols, biodiesel and agricultural residues as a proposed control initiative against elevated carbon monoxide levels in urban areas have expanded to a global scale. Waste cooking oil is considered as the most suitable material due to its readily-availability and cost-effectiveness. In this study, the transesterification of waste canola cooking oil was carried out using lower alcohol to oil molar ratios to study its feasibility. Some important variables such as volumetric ratio, …

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In Vitro Mass Propagation From Shoot Tip Explants Of Vernonia Cinerea (L.) Less. - An Antioxidant, Antiinflammatory Medicinal Plant, M. Maharajan, A.B.A. Ahmed, R.M. Taha, S. Jawahar, R. Ravi Paul, M. Jayaseelan Jan 2010

In Vitro Mass Propagation From Shoot Tip Explants Of Vernonia Cinerea (L.) Less. - An Antioxidant, Antiinflammatory Medicinal Plant, M. Maharajan, A.B.A. Ahmed, R.M. Taha, S. Jawahar, R. Ravi Paul, M. Jayaseelan

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

Plantlets were regenerated from the shoot tip explants of Vernonia cinerea (L.) Less. in MS supplimented with BA and Kn. Maximum number of shoots in BA (13.32 mg/l) and roots in IBA (7.38 mg/l) developed. The rooted plantlets were successfully established in the field.

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Indoor-Breeding Of Aedes Albopictus In Northern Peninsular Malaysia And Its Potential Epidemiological Implications, H. Dieng, R.G.M. Saifur, A.A. Hassan, M.R.C. Salmah, M. Boots, T. Satho, Z. Jaal, Sazaly Abubakar Jan 2010

Indoor-Breeding Of Aedes Albopictus In Northern Peninsular Malaysia And Its Potential Epidemiological Implications, H. Dieng, R.G.M. Saifur, A.A. Hassan, M.R.C. Salmah, M. Boots, T. Satho, Z. Jaal, Sazaly Abubakar

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

BACKGROUND: The mosquito Ae. albopictus is usually adapted to the peri-domestic environment and typically breeds outdoors. However, we observed its larvae in most containers within homes in northern peninsular Malaysia. To anticipate the epidemiological implications of this indoor-breeding, we assessed some fitness traits affecting vectorial capacity during colonization process. Specifically, we examined whether Ae. albopictus exhibits increased survival, gonotrophic activity and fecundity due to the potential increase in blood feeding opportunities. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: In a series of experiments involving outdoors and indoors breeding populations, we found that Ae. albopictus lives longer in the indoor environment. We also observed increased nighttime …

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Insecticide Susceptibility And Resistance Development In Malathion Selected Aedes Albopictus (Skuse), S. Selvi, M.A. Edah, W.A. Nazni, H.L. Lee, B.K. Tyagi, Mohd Sofian-Azirun, A.H. Azahari Jan 2010

Insecticide Susceptibility And Resistance Development In Malathion Selected Aedes Albopictus (Skuse), S. Selvi, M.A. Edah, W.A. Nazni, H.L. Lee, B.K. Tyagi, Mohd Sofian-Azirun, A.H. Azahari

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

Aedes albopictus was bioassayed to determine resistance development to malathion (OP). Two methods were applied, including WHO larval bioassay to determine the susceptibility to lethal concentration (LC), and adult bioassay to determine lethal time (LT). Larvae from colonies that had undergone selection pressure with malathion to yield 50 mortality were further subjected to selection for subsequent 10 generations. Selection of Ae. albopictus with malathion could relatively induce a consistent resistance ratio of 1.0 throughout 10 generations. It was noted that Ae. albopictus larvae showed less susceptibility to malathion compared to adults. The susceptibility test of adult mosquitoes to diagnostic dosage …

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Integrating Patient Information And Research Data For Maxillofacial And Craniofacial Domain Into A Single Database, F.H. Nasaruddin, M.A. Ismail, S. Nagappan Jan 2010

Integrating Patient Information And Research Data For Maxillofacial And Craniofacial Domain Into A Single Database, F.H. Nasaruddin, M.A. Ismail, S. Nagappan

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

Abstract:-Research in the area of maxillofacial and craniofacial surgery almost always comes from images of patients. This paper discusses the possibility of integrating the database for daily medical operational needs together with data for research purposes in the area of maxillofacial and craniofacial surgery. Currently, medical institutions concentrate on systems which have the main function of managing daily operational data. Even at medical institutions where researches are being conducted, data to be used for research are separated from the data from the hospital system. Maxillofacial and craniofacial surgeries are mostly preceded with the development of models, and this nowadays would …

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Is F2-Isoprostane A Biological Marker For The Early Onset Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?, I.S. Ismail, S. Kaviarasan, S. Muniandy, R. Qvist, K. Chinna Jan 2010

Is F2-Isoprostane A Biological Marker For The Early Onset Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?, I.S. Ismail, S. Kaviarasan, S. Muniandy, R. Qvist, K. Chinna

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

This clinical study was undertaken to investigate whether F2-isoprostane, a prostaglandin F2-like compound derived from the non-enzymatic peroxidation of arachidonic acid, could serve as a novel biomarker for early detection of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) or its complications. Twenty-five individuals who had impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) or T2DM were compared with controls. Anthropometry, plasma glucose, hemoglobin A1c, lipid profile and F2-isoprostane levels were measured in these subjects. Clinical characteristics of subjects with IGT showed significant alteration when compared to subjects with T2DM but not with that of controls having normal glucose tolerance. In the case of isoprostane levels, there …

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Isolation And Molecular Sub Typing Of Salmonella Enterica From Chicken, Beef And Street Foods In Malaysia, S. Modarressi, Kwai Lin Thong Jan 2010

Isolation And Molecular Sub Typing Of Salmonella Enterica From Chicken, Beef And Street Foods In Malaysia, S. Modarressi, Kwai Lin Thong

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

This study was conducted to determine and identify Salmonella isolated from chicken meat, beef and street food (poultry and beef products) and the genetic diversity of Salmonella by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE). Eighty-eight non-repeat Salmonella isolates from 300 food samples were isolated and characterized using conventional culture, biochemical and serological methods and confirmation of Salmonella was determined by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using specific primers. Among the 88 Salmonella isolates, 11 serovars Corvallis (n = 33), Typhimurium (n = 18), Hadar (n = 7), Enteritidis (n = 5), Weltevreden (n = 5), Agona (n = 5), Newport (n = 4), …

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Isolation And Molecular Sub Typing Of Salmonella Enterica From Chicken, Beef And Street Foods In Malaysia, Modarressi Shabnam, T. Kwai Lin Jan 2010

Isolation And Molecular Sub Typing Of Salmonella Enterica From Chicken, Beef And Street Foods In Malaysia, Modarressi Shabnam, T. Kwai Lin

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

This study was conducted to determine and identify Salmonella isolated from chicken meat, beef and street food (poultry and beef products) and the genetic diversity of Salmonella by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE). Eighty-eight non-repeat Salmonella isolates from 300 food samples were isolated and characterized using conventional culture, biochemical and serological methods and confirmation of Salmonella was determined by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using specific primers. Among the 88 Salmonella isolates, 11 serovars [Corvallis (n = 33), Typhimurium (n = 18), Hadar (n = 7), Enteritidis (n = 5), Weltevreden (n = 5), Agona (n = 5), Newport (n = 4), …

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Isolation, Detection And Genomic Differentiation Of Vibrio Cholerae And Vibrio Parahaemolyticus In Bachok, Kelantan, B. Vimala, Kwai Lin Thong, V.C. Chong Jan 2010

Isolation, Detection And Genomic Differentiation Of Vibrio Cholerae And Vibrio Parahaemolyticus In Bachok, Kelantan, B. Vimala, Kwai Lin Thong, V.C. Chong

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

The objective of this study was to determine the genetic diversity and virulence factors of Vibrio cholerae and V. parahaemolyticus from selected aquatic environments in Bachok, Kelantan, Malaysia. Out of 50 water samples, 33 were confirmed with the presence of presumptive V. cholerae and V. parahaemolyticus based on biochemical tests. Primers targeting toxR gene specific for V. cholerae (800bp) and V. parahaemolyticus (368bp), tdh (251bp) and trh (250bp) virulence genes were used in the PCR. Results of PCR showed that only 25 isolates of V. parahaemolyticus and 3 of V. cholerae had the toxR gene. None of the V. parahaemolyticus …

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Life Cycle Impact Assessment (Lcia) Of Potable Water Production In Malaysia: A Comparison Among Different Technology Used In Water Treatment Plant, A.H. Sharaai, N.Z. Mahmood, A.H. Sulaiman Jan 2010

Life Cycle Impact Assessment (Lcia) Of Potable Water Production In Malaysia: A Comparison Among Different Technology Used In Water Treatment Plant, A.H. Sharaai, N.Z. Mahmood, A.H. Sulaiman

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

LCA is a systematic procedure which assesses the lifecycle of a product to analyze the extent of its environmental impact contribution. In this LCA study comparison between three different water treatment plants in Malaysia have been conducted. Conventional Plant (using Dissolved Air Floatation (DAF) and Pulsatube ® Clarifier Technology) must undergo treatment process uses a standard system of screening, coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, filtration and disinfection processes. While nonconventional plant using Ultrafiltration (UF) not does go through processes like conventional plant. In reviewing the water treatment process by using LCA procedures, detailed information of every process involved is needed, including …

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Major Surgery In An Osteosarcoma Patient Refusing Blood Transfusion: Case Report, A. Dhanoa, V.A. Singh, R. Shanmugam, R. Rajendram Jan 2010

Major Surgery In An Osteosarcoma Patient Refusing Blood Transfusion: Case Report, A. Dhanoa, V.A. Singh, R. Shanmugam, R. Rajendram

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

We describe an unusual case of osteosarcoma in a Jehovah's Witness patient who underwent chemotherapy and major surgery without the need for blood transfusion. This 16-year-old girl presented with osteosarcoma of the right proximal tibia requiring proximal tibia resection, followed by endoprosthesis replacement. She was successfully treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy and surgery with the support of haematinics, granulocyte colony-stimulating factor, recombinant erythropoietin and intraoperative normovolaemic haemodilution. This case illustrates the importance of maintaining effective, open communication and exploring acceptable therapeutic alternative in the management of these patients, whilst still respecting their beliefs.

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N '- 1-(5-Bromo-2-Hydroxyphenyl)Ethylidene -3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzohydrazide Dimethyl Sulfoxide Solvate Trihydrate, N.S. Gwaram, M.A. Abdulla, W.T. Robinson, Hapipah Mohd Ali, H. Khaledi Jan 2010

N '- 1-(5-Bromo-2-Hydroxyphenyl)Ethylidene -3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzohydrazide Dimethyl Sulfoxide Solvate Trihydrate, N.S. Gwaram, M.A. Abdulla, W.T. Robinson, Hapipah Mohd Ali, H. Khaledi

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

The benzohydrazide molecule in the title compound, C(15)H(13)BrN(2)O(5)center dot C(2)H(6)OS center dot 3H(2)O, is almost planar with an r.m.s. deviation for the non-H atoms of 0.078 angstrom. The organic molecules, water and dimethyl sulfoxide solvent molecules are linked by N-H center dot center dot center dot O, O-H center dot center dot center dot O and O-H center dot center dot center dot S intermolecular hydrogen bonds, forming zigzag chains along the a axis. Intramolecular O-H center dot center dot center dot O and O-H center dot center dot center dot N hydrogen bonds also occur.

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Non-Invasive Diagnosis Of Risk In Dengue Patients Using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis And Artificial Neural Network, F. Ibrahim, T. Faisal, M.I. Mohamad Salim, M.N. Taib Jan 2010

Non-Invasive Diagnosis Of Risk In Dengue Patients Using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis And Artificial Neural Network, F. Ibrahim, T. Faisal, M.I. Mohamad Salim, M.N. Taib

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

This paper presents a new approach to diagnose and classify early risk in dengue patients using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and artificial neural network (ANN). A total of 223 healthy subjects and 207 hospitalized dengue patients were prospectively studied. The dengue risk severity criteria was determined and grouped based on three blood investigations, namely, platelet (PLT) count (less than or equal to 30,000 cells per mm 3), hematocrit (HCT) (increase by more than or equal to 20), and either aspartate aminotransferase (AST) level (raised by fivefold the normal upper limit) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) level (raised by fivefold the normal …

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Notes On Some Plant Collections From Bachok And Several Forest Reserves In Kelantan, A.L. Lim, N.W. Haron, K.T. Yong, M.M. Wong Jan 2010

Notes On Some Plant Collections From Bachok And Several Forest Reserves In Kelantan, A.L. Lim, N.W. Haron, K.T. Yong, M.M. Wong

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

A botanical survey of Bachok and various forest reserves at Jeram Linang, Jeram Pasu and Bukit Bakar was part of an expedition from 14–20 June 2008 carried out by the IOES (Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences) University of Malaya to survey and prepare an inventory of the biodiversity of the coastal region around Bachok, Kelantan. A total of 54 species from 30 families, consisting of seashore and mangrove plants were identified from the coastal area of Bachok and Semerak; while 89 species of flowering plants representing 44 families, a single gymnosperm, Agathis borneensis (Araucariaceae); and 15 genera and 23 …

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Neural Mechanisms Of Swallowing And Effects Of Taste And Other Stimuli On Swallow Initiation, H.M. Zakir Jan 2010

Neural Mechanisms Of Swallowing And Effects Of Taste And Other Stimuli On Swallow Initiation, H.M. Zakir

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

Swallowing involves several motor processes such as bolus formation and intraoral transport of a food bolus (oral stage) and a series of visceral events that occur in a relatively fixed timed sequence but are to some degree modifiable (pharyngeal stage or swallow reflex). Reflecting the progressive aging of society, patients with swallowing disorders (i.e., dysphagia) are increasing. Therefore, there is expanding social demand for the development of better rehabilitation treatment of dysphagic patients. To date, many dysphagia diets have been developed and are available commercially to help bring back the pleasure of mealtimes to dysphagia patients. Texture modification of food …

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Nutrient Elements Of Different Agricultural Wastes From Vermicomposting Activity, N. Sailila, A.A. Bakar, N.Z. Mahmood, J.A.T. Da Silva, N. Abdullah, A.A. Jamaludin Jan 2010

Nutrient Elements Of Different Agricultural Wastes From Vermicomposting Activity, N. Sailila, A.A. Bakar, N.Z. Mahmood, J.A.T. Da Silva, N. Abdullah, A.A. Jamaludin

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

Vermicomposting using the earthworm Lumbricus rubellus was conducted for 70 days subsequent to 10 days of pre-composting under glasshouse conditions. Five treatments were used as feed materials with 5 replicates per treatment: T 1 : goat manure, T 2 : paddy straw, T 3 : spent mushroom paddy straw compost, T 4 : sawdust and T 5 : spent mushroom sawdust compost. The treatments were placed in a micro-cosm or worm bin plastic container (360 mm 280 mm 200 mm). The effectiveness of vermicomposting was evaluated through the increment of nutrient elements contained in the vermicompost, growth (biomass weight) and …

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Ozone Depletion Substances (Ods) Emission Analysis From The Life Cycle Of Chemical Substances And Electricity Used In Potable Water Production In Malaysia, Amir Hamzah Sharaai, N.Z. Mahmood, Abdul Halim Sulaiman Jan 2010

Ozone Depletion Substances (Ods) Emission Analysis From The Life Cycle Of Chemical Substances And Electricity Used In Potable Water Production In Malaysia, Amir Hamzah Sharaai, N.Z. Mahmood, Abdul Halim Sulaiman

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

Malaysia is a country that is very committed in ensuring a constant development in a sustainable way by creating a balance between economy, social and environment. It can be proven as Malaysia is ranked in a very good position in Environmental Sustainability Index. But this ranking should be a guideline to ensure the pockets of weaknesses in executing sustainable development in this country should be filled especially in effectively managing the environment. Ozone Depletion Substances (ODS) emission needed an environmental management method that is capable to identify the cause of this problem in order to the right action could be …

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Optical Approach Based Omnidirectional Thermal Visualization, W.K. Wong, C.K. Loo, W.S. Lim Jan 2010

Optical Approach Based Omnidirectional Thermal Visualization, W.K. Wong, C.K. Loo, W.S. Lim

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

In this paper, a new optical approach based on omnidirectional thermal visualization system is proposed. It will provides observer or image processing tool a 360 degree viewing of surrounding area using a single thermal camera. By applying the proposed omnidirectional thermal visualization system even in poor lighting condition, surrounding area is under proper surveillance and the surrounding heating machineries/items can be monitored indeed. Infrared(IR) reflected hyperbolic mirrors have been designed and custom made for the purpose of reflecting omnidirectional scenes in infrared range for the surrounding area to be captured on a thermal camera, thus producing omnidirectional thermal visualization images. …

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Peranan Repositori Institusi Dan Perpustakaan Dalam Meningkatkan Visibiliti Penyelidikan = The Role Of Institutional Repository And Library In Enhancing Research Visibility, Kasimun Sutarmi Jan 2010

Peranan Repositori Institusi Dan Perpustakaan Dalam Meningkatkan Visibiliti Penyelidikan = The Role Of Institutional Repository And Library In Enhancing Research Visibility, Kasimun Sutarmi

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

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Phenolic Content And Antioxidant Activity Of Crude And Fractionated Extracts Of Pereskia Bleo (Kunth) Dc. (Cactaceae), K.S. Sim, A.M. Sri Nurestri, A.W. Norhanom Jan 2010

Phenolic Content And Antioxidant Activity Of Crude And Fractionated Extracts Of Pereskia Bleo (Kunth) Dc. (Cactaceae), K.S. Sim, A.M. Sri Nurestri, A.W. Norhanom

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

The total phenolic content of the extracts of Pereskia bleo were assessed by the Folin-Ciocalteau’s method while the antioxidant activities were determined by three different assays, namely scavenging activity on 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radicals, reducing power assay and ß-carotene method. In the present study, the ethyl acetate extract exhibited the highest total phenolic content (40.12 mg of GAEs/g of extract) and showed the strongest antioxidant activity in the ß-carotene bleaching assay significantly. Whilst, the hexane extract showed significantly the highest antioxidant activity when determined by scavenging effect on DPPH radicals (EC50 210 μg/ml) and the reducing power assay.

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Pigment Identification And Antioxidant Properties Of Red Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Polyrhizus), O.P.S. Rebecca, Amru Nasrulhaq Boyce, S. Chandran Jan 2010

Pigment Identification And Antioxidant Properties Of Red Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Polyrhizus), O.P.S. Rebecca, Amru Nasrulhaq Boyce, S. Chandran

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

The aim of this study was to identify pigments present in the red dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) and to further investigate the antioxidant properties in this fruit. Pigment was identified using the High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and results confirmed the presence of betanin in sample at a retention time of 11.5 min which corresponded to the retention time of the betanin standard used. In the antioxidant properties determination, there were 86.10 mg of total polyphenolic compound in 0.50 g of dried dragon fruit extract using the total polyphenol assay which expresses gallic acid as equivalent. The reducing power assay …

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Prevalence And Correlates Of Physical Disability And Functional Limitation Among Community Dwelling Older People In Rural Malaysia, A Middle Income Country, Noran Naqiah Hairi, Awang Bulgiba, Robert G. Cumming, Vasi Naganathan, Izzuna Mudla Jan 2010

Prevalence And Correlates Of Physical Disability And Functional Limitation Among Community Dwelling Older People In Rural Malaysia, A Middle Income Country, Noran Naqiah Hairi, Awang Bulgiba, Robert G. Cumming, Vasi Naganathan, Izzuna Mudla

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

Background: The prevalence and correlates of physical disability and functional limitation among older people have been studied in many developed countries but not in a middle income country such as Malaysia. The present study investigated the epidemiology of physical disability and functional limitation among older people in Malaysia and compares findings to other countries. Methods: A population-based cross sectional study was conducted in Alor Gajah, Malacca. Seven hundred and sixty five older people aged 60 years and above underwent tests of functional limitation (Tinetti Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment Tool). Data were also collected for self reported activities of daily living …

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