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Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations Leads To Embolic Cerebral Infarcts with Haemorrhagic Transformation
No full textPulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVM's) are rare vascular anomalies involving the
pulmonary vessels. Patients with PAVM are commonly asymptomatic despite the presence of a
right to left shunt. We report aninteresting case of a patient with multiple PAVMs complicated with
recurrent paradoxical brain embolism and leads to cerebral infarction
The Influence Factors of Transfer of Training among the Academic Staff of UiTM
No full textThis study examined the relationships between employee readiness (attitude, organisational commitment, abilities and motivation to learn), training design (error management and perceived importance), work environment (supervisor’s role and opportunity to use) and transfer of training among the academic staff of UiTM. This study also aimed to determine if motivation to transfer mediates the relation-ships between employee readiness, training design, work environment and transfer of training. By using the Structural Equation Model – Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) for the final analysis, the results found that abilities, error management, supervisor’s role and opportuni-ty to use had significant and positive relationships with transfer of training. The study also confirmed the mediating effects of motivation to transfer between error management, opportunity to use and transfer of training
The Impact of Big Data Processing Framework for Artificial Intelligence within Corporate Marketing Communication
No full textThis research examines what impact the Big Data Processing Framework (BDPF) has on Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications within Corporate Marketing Communication (CMC), and thereby the research question stated is: What is the potential impact of the BDPF on AI applications within the CMC tactical and managerial functions? To fulfill the purpose of this research, a qualitative research strategy was applied, including semi-structured interviews with experts within the different fields of examination: management, AI technology and CMC. The findings were analyzed through performing a thematic analysis, where coding was conducted in two steps. AI has many useful applications within CMC, which currently mainly are of the basic form of AI, so-called rule-based systems. However, the more complicated communication systems are used in some areas. Based on these findings, the impact of the BDPF on AI applications is as-sessed by examining different characteristics of the processing frameworks. The BDPF initially imposes both an administrative and com-pliance burden on organizations within this industry, and is particularly severe when machine learning is used. These burdens foremost stem from the general restriction of processing personal data and the data erasure requirement. However, in the long term, these burdens instead contribute to a positive impact on machine learning. The timeframe until enforcement contributes to a somewhat negative impact in the short term, which is also true for the uncertainty around interpretations of the BDPF requirements. Yet, the BDPF provides flexi-bility in how to become compliant, which is favorable for AI applications. Finally, BDPF compliance can increase company value, and thereby incentivize investments into AI models of higher transparency. The impact of the BDPF is quite insignificant for the basic forms of AI applications, which are currently most common within CMC. However, for the more complicated applications that are used, the BDPF is found to have a more severe negative impact in the short term, while it instead has a positive impact in the long term
Flood Risk Index Assessment: Case Study in Lenggor River Basin, Johor, Malaysia
No full textThe objective of this research is to determine the correlation of selected hydrological variables, to analyzed the significance factors influ-enced the occurrences of flood, to propose the flood control limit system and establish new flood risk index model in Lenggor River Ba-sin based on secondary data derived from Department of Drainage and Irrigation (DID). Application of Chemometric technique such as Spearman’s Correlation Test, Principle Component Analysis, Statistical Process Control and Flood Risk Index created the most efficient results. Result shows water level has strong factor loading of 0.78 and significant for flood warning alert system application. The Upper Control Limit (UCL) for the water level in study area is 33.23m, while the risk index for the water level set by the constructed formula of flood risk index consisting 0-100. The results show 20.6% classified as High Risk Class with index range from 70 and above. Thus, these findings are able to facilitate state government to come out with a comprehensive plan of action in strengthening the flood risk manage-ment at Lenggor River basin, Johor
Cholera Treatment in Malnourish Children
No full textCholera is an extremely virulent disease that can kill within
hours if left untreated; it is an infectious disease that can cause
severe diarrhea and dehydration. Cholera is transmitted mainly
through contaminated water and food. Children are the most
vulnerable to infection. Most cases need rapid treatment with
intravenous fluids and antibiotics. The real danger of cholera is the
loss of liquid and nutrients from the child’s body. Malnutrition in
children with cholera is common in under developed countries.
Severe malnutrition remains an important problem in cholera cases.
Liquid and nutrition lost can cause dehydration and malnutrition. It
is recommended that drink lots of liquids and oral rehydration salts
(ORS), properly mixed with clean water from a safe source, and take
zinc tablets or syrup for 10–14 days. ORS is a special combination
of dry salts that is mixed with water to replace the fluids lost due to
diarrhoea. At least 1/4 to 1/2 of a large (250-millilitre) cup of the
ORS drink after each watery stool is needed in a child under the age
of 2 years, and at least 1/2 to 1 whole large (250-millilitre) cup of
the ORS drink after each watery stool in a a child aged 2 years or
older. An effective oral rehydration solution for malnourish children
can be made using food supplements which contain starches and/ or sugars as a source of glucose and energy, some sodium and
some potassium; such as gruels, carrot soup, rice water (congee),
and banana or other non-sweetened mashed fruit which provide
potassium. Emphasis should be given in to improve nutrition that
is the most effective forms of overcoming malnutrition. It has to
be taken note that breastfeeding can reduce rates of malnutrition
and death in children. Government in the affected countries should
put more efforts to promote the practice to increase the rates of
breastfeeding. In young children, together with to breast milk,
nutritious food should be provided in children between six months
and two years of age. It is recommended that supplementation of a
number of micronutrients to women during pregnancy and among
young children in the developing world could effectively nourish
malnutrition in cholera patient
Enhancing Takaful Operator Performance Through the Islamic Leader’s Quality
No full textBased on the continuing growth of Takaful demand around the world, there is an even more pressing need to develop the Islamic leaders’ qualities and competencies on a global basis. Yet, despite this growth, leaders’ qualities have become a major problem facing by the Takaful operators in Malaysia. Very little attention has been directed to the qualities of Islamic leaders to improve the business performance. Based on this reality, it is of interest to examine whether Islamic leaders’ qualities affect Takaful performance in Malaysia. This study focuses on the relationship between qualities of Islamic leaders’ truthfulness (al-sidq), trust (amanah), knowledge (fathonah), and communication (tabligh) and organizational performance of Takaful operators in Malaysia. Study attempts to achieve three objectives. First, to determine the qualities of Islamic leaders in Malaysian Takaful industry. Second, to analyze the effect of Islamic leaders’ qualities on Takaful performance in Malaysia. Third, to develop a model of qualities of Islamic leaders and Takaful performance in Malaysia. A total of 110 questionnaires were distributed and 59 responded in which they were analyzed. The statistical tools used to analyze the descriptive statistics, factor analysis, reliability analysis and multiple regressions. This study has added to the concept of Islamic leaders’ qualities by referring to Islamic Leadership Theory and presenting the model to increase understanding of Islamic leaders’ qualities and organizational performance of the Takaful industry in Malaysia. The results of this study have provided a significant contribution to the Malaysian Takaful operators in improving their performance from both theoretical and practical aspects
Carotenoid Content and Retinol Activity Equivalents (RAE) of Seven Varieties of Mas Cotek (Ficus deltoidea) Leaf Extracts
No full textFicus deltoidea, also known as mistletoe fig or Mas cotek in Malay is believed to have health benefits due to the presence of bioactive compounds such as flavonoids and carotenoids. However, there are limited studies that show evidence of carotenoid compounds in Ficus deltoidea leaf extracts, especially in Malaysia. The aim of this study is to determine the carotenoid content of seven varieties of Ficus deltoidea leaf extracts and its retinol activity equivalent (RAE). Carotenoid content was identified by using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and its RAE was determined by using a formula where 12μg of β-carotene is equivalent to 1 RAE. The carotenoids detected in seven varieties of Ficus deltoidea were lutein and β-carotene. The highest carotenoid content detected in Ficus deltoidea leaf extract was β-carotene which ranged from 14.25 ± 8.84 ug/ul (Ficus deltoidea var. deltoidea ) to 1612.00 ± 17.68 ug/ul (Ficus deltoidea var. angustifolia), while lutein content ranged from 23.00 ± 0.71 ug/ul (Ficus deltoidea var. deltoidea ) to 62.25 ± 0.35 ug/ul (Ficus deltoidea var. bilobata). The RAE found ranged from 171.00 ± 106.07 (var. deltoidea) up to 18726.00 ± 1080.87 (var. angustifolia). The data obtained from this study indicated that Ficus deltoidea leaves of different varieties had significantly different carotenoid contents. Thus, there is potential for Ficus deltoidea to be used as an alternative natural carotenoid source for food and pharmaceutical industries
Effect of Heat Stress on Pregnancy Outcomes in Sprague Dawley Rats
No full textHeat stressed animal may cause problem to the farmers as it will drop the production performance and reproductive efficiency such as animal’s fertility and calving interval. In Malaysia, farmers tend to establish an open housing system or let their livestock to roam for grazing. Slightly increase in degree of hyperthermia from the environment factor could induce heat stress in animals. Hence, the aim of this study is to observe the effect of heat stress on pregnancy outcome in pregnant Sprague Dawley rats. Upon determination of oestrous, the female rats were mated. Once pregnancy was confirmed, the rats were divided into two groups. The treatment groups were exposed to the heat treatment at 41°C. While in control group, the rats were maintained at 24 °C. The treatment was given until delivery. Once delivered, the rats were euthanized. The reproductive organs were dissected and weighted. Pregnancy outcomes were observed and were seen to be affected. There was reduction in the reproductive organs weight which were the uterus and ovary, lower number of pup, altera-tion of offspring sex and also higher percentage of resorption. Although there was no significant finding between the two groups, but there was a pattern in the parameter observed that may indicate the effect of heat stress in pregnant rats. Therefore, heat stress may give negative effect to the pregnancy outcomes and reproductive system in rats
Potential Utilization of Rubber Seed Meal as Feed and Food
No full textFeed and food crisis has been a global concern due to its increasing prices. It led researchers to consider an alternative non-conventional edible material. This paper discussed the previous studies conducted on rubber seed as feed and food. Rubber Tree (Hevea brasiliensis) is a multipurpose tree; grown primarily for the production of latex with numerous useful by-products such as rubber seed, woods and oil. The rubber seed has a promising amount of crude protein, with the existence of a major toxic compound (cyanogenic compound) which has hindered the proper utilisation of the existing nutrient. The present review finds out the nutritional composition of the rubber seed to be moisture content was 3.99%, crude protein 23, crude fat 68.5 and ash 4.3 g/100g respectively. The amino acid in rubber seed was high in Glutamic acid (16.13%) and low in Cysteine (0.78%). Since, rubber seeds contained substantial amount proxi-mate components, therefore it could be assumed as edible food and promising feed resource for livestock. Despite its promising protein contents, rubber seed meal contains cyanogens compound but this drawback could be overcome by boiling and storage time period which could lead to increase the nutrients availability and utilisation of rubber seed as edible feed and food
The Relationship Between Oil and Natural Gas Prices on the Malaysian Economic Sectors
No full textThis study has investigated the relationship between the changes in oil and natural gas prices on the Malaysian economic sectors. Four
economic sectors were selected namely manufacturing, services, agriculture, and mining. However, there was less study conducted at the
sector level. Hence, the goal of this paper is to explore the impact of oil and gas prices on economic sectors GDP. This study has conducted
econometrics modelling based on the ARDL bound testing with the spanning time series data from year 1987 to 2017. The empirical
findings revealed that the relationship between the oil and natural gas prices in the manufacturing and services sector is negative,
while the agriculture sector showed a positive relationship, and the mining sector showed no relationship. The empirical findings concluded
that the manufacturing and services sectors that consumed more energy are dependent on the price changes. Meanwhile, the agriculture
sector is a highly subsidised sector which has a positive relationship with energy prices. In the policy recommendation, Malaysia
has to apply the energy pricing policy by offering energy subsidy to the high energy consumed sectors. Finally, Malaysia should develop
policies that can diversify its energy resources and increase the shares of renewable energy sources