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Concept Of Chivalry (Futuwwah) According To Abd Al-Razzaq Kashani : Analysis On His Tuhfah Al-Ikhwan Fi Khasais Al-Fityan / Fatemeh Tayefeh Aghakhan Hashtroodi, Fatemeh Tayefeh Aghakhan Hashtroodi Jan 2015

Concept Of Chivalry (Futuwwah) According To Abd Al-Razzaq Kashani : Analysis On His Tuhfah Al-Ikhwan Fi Khasais Al-Fityan / Fatemeh Tayefeh Aghakhan Hashtroodi, Fatemeh Tayefeh Aghakhan Hashtroodi

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The purpose of this topic of study is to examine the esoteric meaning of chivalry (futuwwah) by Kāshānī, based on the grounds of the School of Wahdah al-Wujūd, and to describe the theoretical classification of moral specification of chivalry. This study will open up a relatively unexplored aspect of chivalry, that reflects the concept of the mediocre imperfect human being, the lower level of the perfect human as identified by Sufis. The library research, collecting and analyzing data primary and secondary sources, makes it possible to draw a clear image of Kāshānī’s School of thought. Indeed, the combined historical and …

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Development Of Bovine Cartilage Extracellular Matrix As A Potential Scaffold For Chondrogenic Induction Of Human Dermal Fibroblasts / Ali Moradi, Ali Moradi Jan 2015

Development Of Bovine Cartilage Extracellular Matrix As A Potential Scaffold For Chondrogenic Induction Of Human Dermal Fibroblasts / Ali Moradi, Ali Moradi

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Tissue engineering aims to find an ultimate solution for cartilage regeneration. Current strategies for cartilage repair using chondrocytes are limited by the usability of cell sources as observed in several contemporary techniques such as autologous cell implantations. Cartilage tissue engineering strategies involving scaffold fabrication are common. However, only few studies have described the use of scaffolds as a promoter for chondrogenic differentiation. Cartilage extracellular matrix derived scaffolds contain many bioactive factors that have chondrogenic potential of which if appropriately managed, may provide the key to successful cartilage repair outcomes. The present thesis describes a potential biomaterial derived from bovine articular …

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The Art Of Shadow Play: Key Frame Animation For Wayang Kulit Kelantan / Dahlan Abdul Ghani, Abdul Ghani Dahlan Jan 2015

The Art Of Shadow Play: Key Frame Animation For Wayang Kulit Kelantan / Dahlan Abdul Ghani, Abdul Ghani Dahlan

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Seni Wayang Kulit merupakan salah satu keunikan dalam seni persembahan teater di Malaysia. Dalam usaha untuk memelihara dan mengekalkan keunikan khazanah warisan Wayang Kulit, UNESCO telah menetapkan Wayang Kulit sebagai nilai khazanah warisan seni kemanusiaan pada 7hb Oktober 2003. Namun, realitinya Wayang Kulit pada hari ini berada dalam keadaan kritikal dan semakin dilupakan khususnya di Malaysia. Justeru, kajian ini memperkenalkan satu kaedah animasi komputer 3D bagi menghasilkan Wayang Kulit khususnya Wayang Kulit Kelantan. Objektif kajian ini adalah bagi menerokai seni asas tradisional Wayang Kulit serta kaedah penggabungan menerusi teknik ‘Key frame’ komputer menerusi sejarah dan fakta Wayang Kulit. Selain itu, …

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Characteristics, Audience Reception And Challenges In Malaysian Animation / Mohd Amir Bin Mat Omar, Mohd Amir Mat Omar Jan 2015

Characteristics, Audience Reception And Challenges In Malaysian Animation / Mohd Amir Bin Mat Omar, Mohd Amir Mat Omar

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The creative content industry in Malaysia is a growing and developing business. Animation, being part of the creative industry, is also seeing a rise with the increasing number of studios being set up and the increase in numbers of animated series and films being produced. Facing powerhouses such as Japan and the United States, Malaysian animation content finds itself sandwiched in between foreign programs in channels such as Disney, Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network, though better opportunities may be found through local stations. With such an abundance of animated series and films, it is a challenge for Malaysian animation content to …

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A Study Of Yusof Ghani’S Artworks : The ‘Wajah’ Series Paintings From 2006 To 2010 / Mozhgan Ramezani, Mozhgan Ramezani Jan 2015

A Study Of Yusof Ghani’S Artworks : The ‘Wajah’ Series Paintings From 2006 To 2010 / Mozhgan Ramezani, Mozhgan Ramezani

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Among the artists in Malaysia, Yusof Ghani is one of the most established and prolific Abstract Expressionist painters in the Malaysian modern art scene. The Wajah series paintings (2006-2010) created by Yusof Ghani is his latest venture into the art world. According to Yusof Ghani there is not any well-written research about Wajah series and the reason might be that although Wajah series was exhibited in Indonesia (2010) and in Canada (2009), it has never been shown in Malaysia. Moreover, currently there are limited references and materials documenting Malaysian art. Thus, the researcher’s concern for the lack of research on …

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Confidence Intervals (Ci) For Concentration Parameter In Von Mises Distribution And Analysis Of Missing Values For Circular Data / Siti Fatimah Binti Hassan, Siti Fatimah Hassan Jan 2015

Confidence Intervals (Ci) For Concentration Parameter In Von Mises Distribution And Analysis Of Missing Values For Circular Data / Siti Fatimah Binti Hassan, Siti Fatimah Hassan

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This study is on circular statistics that is also known as directional statistics. Directional statistics is a branch of statistics which deal with the data in angle form in which the method of analysis is different from linear data. For example, the distribution analogues to the normal distribution in linear data is known as circular normal distribution. This study comprises of four parts. The first part of the study focuses on the efficient approximation for the concentration parameter in von Mises distribution. Here, a new method of approximating the concentration parameter is proposed, and the performance of the proposed method …

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Development Of Canine Biomarker Based Detection And Quantification Assays For Determining Food Adulteration And Halal Authentication / Md. Mahfujur Rahman, Md. Mahfujur Rahman Jan 2015

Development Of Canine Biomarker Based Detection And Quantification Assays For Determining Food Adulteration And Halal Authentication / Md. Mahfujur Rahman, Md. Mahfujur Rahman

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The authentication of food product is an important issue to safeguard consumer rights, religious belief, and health and fair-trade economy. Proper labeling of food products allows consumers to make a well-informed purchase decision, commensurations his religious faith, health requirement and of course his personal budget. “Halal” logo on food products reflects both the ingredients and processing steps of the products confirm the Shariah Principles of Islam for hygienic foods. Since halal foods serve the health and religious requirements, their appeal is huge even to the non-Muslim customers. The huge turnover (US$700 billion/ annum) and expanding demands of halal food products …

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Konsep Sinkretisme Menurut Perspektif Islam : Kajian Terhadap Adat Dan Kepercayaan Masyarakat Kedayan / Ros Aiza Mohd Mokhtar, Ros Aiza Mohd Mokhtar Jan 2015

Konsep Sinkretisme Menurut Perspektif Islam : Kajian Terhadap Adat Dan Kepercayaan Masyarakat Kedayan / Ros Aiza Mohd Mokhtar, Ros Aiza Mohd Mokhtar

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Kajian ini bertujuan menjelaskan konsep sinkretisme dari perspektif Barat dan Islam, fenomena sinkretisme dalam adat dan kepercayaan tradisi masyarakat Kedayan dan perspektif Islam mengenainya serta faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhinya. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam kajian ini adalah metode campuran yang terdiri daripada pendekatan kualitatif iaitu etnografi dan pendekatan kuantitatif iaitu tinjauan. Kaedah pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah kepustakaan, pemerhatian ikut serta, temubual informan terpilih dan pengedaran soal selidik. Kajian kepustakaan penting bagi membentuk kerangka konsep iaitu menjelaskan sinkretisme dari sudut pandang Islam dengan mengemukakan dalil dan pandangan pemikir Islam. Pada dasarnya sinkretisme tidak dibenarkan oleh Islam, namun dalam konteks adat tradisi masyarakat, …

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Role Of Nigella Sativa Oil On Histological Features And Androgenicity Of Nicotine Treated Male Sprague Dawley Reproductive System / Lina Binti Samsudin, Lina Samsudin Jan 2015

Role Of Nigella Sativa Oil On Histological Features And Androgenicity Of Nicotine Treated Male Sprague Dawley Reproductive System / Lina Binti Samsudin, Lina Samsudin

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Tobacco is a plant from which nicotine, the alkaloid in cigarette is known to have detrimental effects on male reproductive system, can be sourced. As for Nigella sativa is a plant which has been used in culinary and also as traditional medicine since the antiquity by worldwide society. The remedial value of Nigella sativa has been attributed to its antioxidant properties. This study was conducted to investigate the protective effects of Nigella sativa oil on spermatogenic, leydig and sertoli cell count, histological features and androgenicity of nicotine treated male rat reproductive system. Thirty male Sprague dawley rats, aged 7 – …

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Effects Of Habbatus Sauda (Nigella Sativa) Oil On Sperm And Testis Parameters Of Nicotine Treated Rats / Ng Cho Ping, Cho Ping Ng Jan 2015

Effects Of Habbatus Sauda (Nigella Sativa) Oil On Sperm And Testis Parameters Of Nicotine Treated Rats / Ng Cho Ping, Cho Ping Ng

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Nicotine is considered as one of the most toxic substances that can be found in tobacco smoke. Besides being used as a natural insecticide, nicotine is pharmacologically active and has a negative impact on the reproductive system and fertility of males. In contrast, Nigella sativa seeds and oil have a lot of positive properties, such as antipyretic, analgesic, antihypertensive and antineoplastic. This study was carried out to investigate the potential protective effect of Nigella sativa (habbatus sauda) oil on nicotine treated male rat reproductive system. Forty-five Sprague-Dawley male rats (7-9 weeks old, 200-250g) were randomly divided into 5 groups; Nicotine …

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Metaheuristic Algorithms For Solving Lot-Sizing And Scheduling Problems In Single And Multi-Plant Environments / Maryam Mohammadi, Maryam Mohammadi Jan 2015

Metaheuristic Algorithms For Solving Lot-Sizing And Scheduling Problems In Single And Multi-Plant Environments / Maryam Mohammadi, Maryam Mohammadi

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Economic lot scheduling problem (ELSP) is related to lot-sizing and scheduling several items in a single production facility. This project addresses the ELSP where multiple items have shelf life restrictions and planned backorders. For some products, shelf life might be less than the production cycle time, which leads to product spoilage before the end of the cycle. In order to achieve a feasible schedule, the production cycle time needs to be reduced to less than or equal to the shelf life duration. While the cost-minimization cycle time causes the spoilage of products, due to shelf life restrictions, appropriate decisions can …

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Mechanical And Biological Evaluations Of Hydroxyapatite Composite For Orthopedic Applications / Saeid Baradaran, Saeid Baradaran Jan 2015

Mechanical And Biological Evaluations Of Hydroxyapatite Composite For Orthopedic Applications / Saeid Baradaran, Saeid Baradaran

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Hydroxyapatite (HA) has received wide attention in orthopedics, due to its biocompatibility and osseointegration ability. Despite these advantages, the poor mechanical properties of HA often results in rapid wear and premature fracture of implant. Hence, there is a need to improve the mechanical properties of HA without compromising its biocompatibility. The aim of the current research is to explore the potential of metal ion doping and graphene nanosheets (GNS) as reinforcement to HA for orthopedic implants. HA/reduce graphene oxide (rGO) and Ni doped HA/Graphene nano platelet (GNP) are synthesized by hydrothermal and chemical precipitation and characterized by XRD, FT-IR, EDAX, …

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An Analysis Of Conjunctive Relations In The Translation Of Animal Farm From English To Hausa / Muhammad Sulaiman Abdullahi, Abdullahi Muhammad Sulaiman Jan 2015

An Analysis Of Conjunctive Relations In The Translation Of Animal Farm From English To Hausa / Muhammad Sulaiman Abdullahi, Abdullahi Muhammad Sulaiman

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The aim of this study is to find out what kind of shifts exist in the translation of inter-sentential conjunctive relations in the novel, Animal Farm, from English to Hausa based on Catford‘s (1965) notion of shifts in translation. The two novels used as the sources of data for this study were the source text in English, Animal Farm and its target language translation in Hausa, Gandun Dabbobi. Two hundred and fifty-two sentences containing inter-sentential conjunctive relations were extracted from each text, making the total number of five hundred and four sentences from both texts. Halliday and Hasan‘s (1976) Table …

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A Teacher’S Written Corrective Feedback : Beliefs And Practices / Nilaasini A/P Rajagopal, Nilaasini Rajagopal Jan 2015

A Teacher’S Written Corrective Feedback : Beliefs And Practices / Nilaasini A/P Rajagopal, Nilaasini Rajagopal

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In the English language classroom, writing is a necessary skill for the English as a second language (ESL) learners but it appears to be a very difficult skill to master. However, the writing skills could be mastered if teachers give good written corrective feedback to the students. This study investigated a teacher’s written corrective feedback in responding to students’ English written compositions in a private school in Subang Jaya, Selangor. It examines a teacher’s beliefs and practices towards written corrective feedback. The theoretical framework that underlined this study is the ‘noticing hypothesis’ where teacher’s feedback is intended to trigger noticing …

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Pemikiran Masyarakat Tamil Awal Dalam Kesusasteraan Tamil Klasik / Seiva Subramaniam A/L Ramiah, Ramiah Seiva Subramaniam Jan 2015

Pemikiran Masyarakat Tamil Awal Dalam Kesusasteraan Tamil Klasik / Seiva Subramaniam A/L Ramiah, Ramiah Seiva Subramaniam

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Kajian ini bertajuk ‘Pemikiran Masyarakat Tamil Awal Dalam Kesusasteraan Tamil Klasik’, dan ia mengkaji tentang pemikiran masyarakat Tamil Awal yang dipaparkan dalam hasil kesusasteraan Tamil klasik. Kesusasteraan Tamil klasik merangkumi lapan belas teks yang digolongkan dalam dua antologi iaitu antologi Eṭṭuttokai dan antologi Pattuppāṭṭu. Kedua-dua antologi tersebut yang dicipta antara 350SM hingga 300 masihi, mencerminkan budaya purba, emosi halus dan aspirasi mulia masyarakat Tamil Awal. Tujuan asas kajian ini ialah untuk mengenal pasti dan mendedahkan pemikiran masyarakat Tamil awal yang dipraktikkan dalam kehidupan seharian. Kajian ini berbentuk penyelidikan kualitatif yang menjurus kepada penyelidikan perpustakaan di mana kaedah interprestasi kesusasteraan digunakan. …

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Development Of Spiritual Intelligence Model For Adolescents In Malaysia / Shamsiah Banu Mohamad Hanefar, Mohamad Hanefar Shamsiah Banu Jan 2015

Development Of Spiritual Intelligence Model For Adolescents In Malaysia / Shamsiah Banu Mohamad Hanefar, Mohamad Hanefar Shamsiah Banu

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Education in Malaysia is undergoing a transformation period from knowledge based education to value based (holistic) education which is being clearly objectified in the National Philosophy of Education (NPE), but there is a gap between the current practices in our education industry with the NPE. Many social problems among adolescents are being reported that are alarming and could be the hindrance factor for Malaysia in achieving its Vision 2020. This study is focused on developing a spiritual intelligence model for adolescents (SIMA) in Malaysia with the objectives to identify the need for designing the model, to develop the SIMA from …

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Molecular Modelling Of Flaviviruses Serine Proteases For Future Drug Development / Priyah A/P Narayanasamy, Priyah Narayanasamy Jan 2015

Molecular Modelling Of Flaviviruses Serine Proteases For Future Drug Development / Priyah A/P Narayanasamy, Priyah Narayanasamy

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The flaviviruses are emerging arthropod-borne viruses that are important human pathogens and represent an immense global health problem. These enveloped, positive- stranded ribonucleic acid viruses can cause significant human diseases in the form of encephalitis or haemorrhagic fever. Some of the medically important flaviviruses are Dengue Virus (DEV), West Niles Virus (WNV), Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV), Yellow Fever Virus(YFV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). There are no effective antiviral therapies are available to date and the main approach to disease control is via vaccination and vector control. Therefore focus on the development of anti viral target for drug development is …

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Linguistic And Non-Linguistic Features And Functions Of “Bad Language” By Malaysian Netizens / Narsis Tayyebian, Narsis Tayyebian Jan 2015

Linguistic And Non-Linguistic Features And Functions Of “Bad Language” By Malaysian Netizens / Narsis Tayyebian, Narsis Tayyebian

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Bad language is one feature of language through which strong emotions such as anger, disgust, frustration and surprise is revealed. People use bad language which includes categories such as cursing, swearing, obscenity, blasphemy, profanity, obscenity, vulgarism, insults and slurs, epithets, slangs and scatology. All these categories vary in their themes in terms of the varying degrees of offensiveness. One of the contexts in which bad language occurs is the social media network sites such as Facebook which has become an important part of one’s daily lives since it is used as a common form of communication and interaction mode. Facebook …

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Anticancer Effects Of 1’S-1’- Acetoxychavicol Acetate And Its Potentiation When Conjugated With Human Alpha Fetoprotein Against Human Tumours In Mice / Norhafiza Binti Mohd Arshad, Norhafiza Mohd Arshad Jan 2015

Anticancer Effects Of 1’S-1’- Acetoxychavicol Acetate And Its Potentiation When Conjugated With Human Alpha Fetoprotein Against Human Tumours In Mice / Norhafiza Binti Mohd Arshad, Norhafiza Mohd Arshad

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Previous in vitro and in vivo studies have reported that 1’S-1’-acetoxychavicol acetate (ACA) and its analogue, 1’S-1’-acetoxyeugenol acetate (AEA) isolated from rhizomes of the Malaysian ethno-medicinal plant Alpinia conchigera Griff (Zingiberaceae) induces apoptosis-mediated cell death in tumour cells via dysregulation of the NF-κB pathway and reduced physiological side effects on non-transformed cells. Nevertheless, there were some clinical development drawbacks such as poor solubility in vivo, depreciation of biological activity and non-specific targeting of tumour cells. In collaborative study with Institute of Engineering Immunology Russia, all the problems above were addressed using their novel drug conjugation technology involving a recombinant human …

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Waste Management By Restaurant Operators In Petaling Jaya / Nasr Eldin Abdallah Elshrif Ebrahiem, Nasr Eldin Elshrif Ebrahiem Jan 2015

Waste Management By Restaurant Operators In Petaling Jaya / Nasr Eldin Abdallah Elshrif Ebrahiem, Nasr Eldin Elshrif Ebrahiem

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There are number of factors contribute to municipal waste generation growth rate globally and locally factors are represented by increasing population levels, development, rapid urbanization and the rise in community living standards. Malaysia municipal waste is growing rapidly due to influence by these factors. This makes improving waste management practice highly demanded in every sector producing this waste. Restaurants have credible share in municipal waste as one of major waste source globally and in Malaysia as well, therefore this increase the necessity of study waste management practice among restaurants. This study aims to investigate waste management practice among restaurants in …

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Municipal Solid Waste Management Of Indigenous Community In Kampung Kuala Pangsun, Hulu Langat, Selangor / Siti Nur Azlinda Suhada Binti Mohamad Sabri, Siti Nur Azlinda Suhada Mohamad Sabri Jan 2015

Municipal Solid Waste Management Of Indigenous Community In Kampung Kuala Pangsun, Hulu Langat, Selangor / Siti Nur Azlinda Suhada Binti Mohamad Sabri, Siti Nur Azlinda Suhada Mohamad Sabri

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With the enactment of Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management (SWPCM) Act, all solid wastes from household and business are subjected to the Act. However, information on municipal solid waste management of rural communities, especially Orang Asli is inadequate due to lack of research studies. The objectives of the study are to measure amount, types and composition of waste generated, to assess current solid waste management practices and the impact towards the environment, to identify the involvement of Majlis Perbandaran Kajang (MPKj) and Jabatan Kemajuan Orang Asli Malaysia (JAKOA), and to propose for better solid waste management practices. Waste collection, …

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Studies Of Breeding Habitats And Seasonal Occurrence Of Mosquitoes In Putrajaya And Kuala Selangor, With Laboratory Experiments Of Guppies And Dragonfly Nymphs As Potential Biocontrol Predators Against Mosquito Larvae / Siti Nurhafizah Saleeza Ramlee, Siti Nurhafizah Saleeza Ramlee Jan 2015

Studies Of Breeding Habitats And Seasonal Occurrence Of Mosquitoes In Putrajaya And Kuala Selangor, With Laboratory Experiments Of Guppies And Dragonfly Nymphs As Potential Biocontrol Predators Against Mosquito Larvae / Siti Nurhafizah Saleeza Ramlee, Siti Nurhafizah Saleeza Ramlee

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Mosquito control is essential for the control of vector borne diseases. Many synthetic insecticides are widely used for controlling adult and larval mosquito populations. However, there are multirole effects: e.g. the harmful effects of chemicals on non-target organisms, the development of resistance to these chemicals in mosquitoes and the recent resurgence of different mosquito-borne diseases. The objectives of this study are to determine the potential breeding habitats of the mosquitoes, mosquito indices, mosquito species, density of mosquito larvae, perceptions of respondents on bio control and to conduct captivity studies on predator–prey relationships. Entomological surveillance was carried out in six localities …

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Isolation And Characterisation Of Metal-Tolerant Actinomycetes From A Karstic Cave In Malaysia / Yap Siew Mei, Siew Mei Yap Jan 2015

Isolation And Characterisation Of Metal-Tolerant Actinomycetes From A Karstic Cave In Malaysia / Yap Siew Mei, Siew Mei Yap

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The main objective of this study was to isolate actinomycetes from environmental samples collected from the Dark Caves, a karstic cave located in Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The environmental samples were collected from different parts of the cave including cave ceilings, columns, soils and stalagmites. Results showed the number of actinomycetes isolated from cave soils was the highest among all sampling sites, followed by cave wall, cave columns and the lowest was from stalagmite. A few types of isolation media were used to selectively isolate actinomycetes and the results showed higher percentage of total actinomycete isolates were obtained from …

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Synthesis, Characterization And Theoretical Study Of Amino Acid-Based Magnetic Molecularly Imprinted Polymer For Recognition Of Sulfonamide Drugs / Chen Lei, Lei Chen Jan 2015

Synthesis, Characterization And Theoretical Study Of Amino Acid-Based Magnetic Molecularly Imprinted Polymer For Recognition Of Sulfonamide Drugs / Chen Lei, Lei Chen

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Sulfonamides antibiotics (SAs) are the oldest and among the most widely used antibacterial agent in the world. Due to its low cost and their relative efficacy in controlling some common bacterial related diseases, SAs have been widely used in various sectors. Since huge amount of SAs have been consumed every year, SAs have been released into the environment through various human activities. Among various classes of pharmaceutical, the presence of antibiotics in the environments has been one of the major concerns due to its ability to develop antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Thus, it is essential to develop an efficient method for the …

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Socio-Economic Analysis On Waste Pickers In Selected Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Sites In Malaysia / Aida Husna Binti Zahariman, Aida Husna Zahariman Jan 2015

Socio-Economic Analysis On Waste Pickers In Selected Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Sites In Malaysia / Aida Husna Binti Zahariman, Aida Husna Zahariman

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Waste production in Malaysia has increased to 30,000 ton per day. It is estimated that 90% of the waste is sent to landfills without any recovery of recyclable materials. This situation provides the waste pickers with a way to make a living by recovering the said materials. The purpose of this study is to understand the socio-economics of the waste pickers in three landfills in Selangor. The three landfills are: a sanitary landfill in Jeram, a non-sanitary landfill in Dengkil, and an open landfill in Bukit Beruntung. Both the Jeram and Dengkil landfills are under the management of Worldwide Holdings, …

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Proteins Inhibiting Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Derived From Pleurotus Pulmonarius Mycelium (Fr.) Quél / Badjie Xietaqieuallah Binti Ibadallah, Badjie Xietaqieuallah Ibadallah Jan 2015

Proteins Inhibiting Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Derived From Pleurotus Pulmonarius Mycelium (Fr.) Quél / Badjie Xietaqieuallah Binti Ibadallah, Badjie Xietaqieuallah Ibadallah

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Pleurotus pulmonarius (grey oyster mushroom) is a well-known edible mushroom that has been acknowledged as a curative agent for many diseases. The antihypertensive potential of Pleurotus pulmonarius mycelium was investigated in vitro via angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activity. The study was commenced with cultivation of P. pulmonarius mycelium using small scale liquid submerged fermentation for seven days in which brown sugar-spent yeast medium was used as substrate. The mycelial yield was separated from the whole broth to produce mycelial aqueous extract and broth extract, respectively. A preliminary ACE inhibitory assay was performed on the mycelial aqueous extract and broth …

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Hirarc Study For Occupational Safety And Health Evaluation Of Clinical Waste Handlers At A Hospital And An Incineration Plant / Kauselya Muniandy, Kauselya Muniandy Jan 2015

Hirarc Study For Occupational Safety And Health Evaluation Of Clinical Waste Handlers At A Hospital And An Incineration Plant / Kauselya Muniandy, Kauselya Muniandy

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Clinical waste poses serious threats and hazards to human health. Clinical waste, which is categorized as a scheduled waste in Malaysia, has been increasing over the years. Thus, proper clinical waste management is important as improper clinical waste handling has led to many incidents involving handlers over the years (Arab et al., 2008). However, research on hazard and risk assessment for clinical waste management has been very limited, and there is a serious dearth of information for risk control planning. This project seeks to document the hazards found during clinical waste collection and disposal practices in a healthcare establishment and …

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Cabaran Industri Filem Melayu, Pandangan Penggiat Industri Dan Penonton / Hizral Tazzif Hisham, Hizral Tazzif Hisham Jan 2015

Cabaran Industri Filem Melayu, Pandangan Penggiat Industri Dan Penonton / Hizral Tazzif Hisham, Hizral Tazzif Hisham

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Kajian ini membentangkan cabaran yang dihadapi industri tempatan dan menyediakan kerangka bagi membina model ekosistem untuk mewujudkan industri filem yang berdaya maju dan berdaya saing. Kelemahan ini menyebabkan kemasukan filem luar dalam pasaran dan pada masa yang sama menggugat perkembangan industri filem tempatan sebagai industri produk budaya berasaskan nilai tradisi dan budaya tempatan digugat populariti filem asing. Walaupun menerima dana kerajaan dan Dasar Filem Negara yang dapat membantu membangunkan industri filem tempatan dan menjadikan Malaysia sebagai lokasi penggambaran tetapi kelemahan industri filem tempatan tetap ada. Antaranya, mutu skrip, tenaga kerja, tayangan dan pertindihan bidang tugas agensi kerajaan. Selain itu, industri …

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The Effects Of Stressors And Stress Hormones On Behavior, Physiology, And Disease Susceptibility In Terrestrial Salamanders, Christopher Fonner Jan 2015

The Effects Of Stressors And Stress Hormones On Behavior, Physiology, And Disease Susceptibility In Terrestrial Salamanders, Christopher Fonner

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Amphibians are exposed to numerous environmental stressors, which may contribute to population declines being experienced by amphibians worldwide. Upon exposure to stressors, animals will release the glucocorticoid hormone, corticosterone (CORT), which typically mediates physiological and behavioral responses for resisting or coping with the stressor. Additionally, amphibians are at risk from a chytrid fungal pathogen, Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd). After Bd infection, amphibians may develop the potentially fatal disease chytridiomycosis. To better understand how CORT mediates responses to different stressors, and possible immunosuppressive effects of CORT on Bd susceptibility, I performed several experiments. First, I tested the predation stress hypothesis in terrestrial …

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Non-Traditional Therapeutic Interventions For At-Risk Youth & Students With Complex Support Needs: Equine Therapy, Erin J. Grimm Jan 2015

Non-Traditional Therapeutic Interventions For At-Risk Youth & Students With Complex Support Needs: Equine Therapy, Erin J. Grimm

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The increased need for effective interventions and the challenge of working with children and youth with complex support or at-risk needs such as emotional disorders, physical and mental health needs as well as autism; have resulted in the design of many non-traditional therapeutic interventions, such as various experiential therapies, animal-assisted therapy, expressive therapies, wilderness therapy, and adventure-based therapy (Suarez, 2005). For the purpose of this dissertation, the researcher will explore the non-traditional therapeutic intervention of equine therapy and its effect on the social and emotional development of three diverse families who reside in Western Pennsylvania. The researcher will also investigate …

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