Background: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic diseases characterized by disordered metabolism and abnormally high levels of blood glucose. Aim: This study was conducted to study the effects of Areca catechu seeds and Ficus deltoidea fruits methanolic extracts on glycemic and reproductive parameters of alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Methodology: Diabetes mellitus was induced by a single intraperitoneal injection of 100 mg/kg bwt alloxan monohydrate. Blood glucose level was estimated using electronic glucometer and sperm parameters were measured using Makler chamber. Insulin and testosterone were estimated by ELISA kits. Results: A. catechu and F. deltoidea methanolic extracts significantly reduced blood glucose levels and increased insulin secretion. Both extracts also significantly increased sperm quality and testosterone secretion in diabetic rats. Conclusion: Present study demonstrated anti-hyperglycemic and pro-fertility effects of A. catechu and F. deltoidea methanolic extracts i.....

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The main objective of this study is to identify the factors that may influence the performance of businesses operated by female entrepreneurs in the east coast region in Malaysia. In particular, the focus factors are; the Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. To achieve this objective, the study was conducted in three selected areas, namely in Besut and Kuala Terengganu in Terengganu state and in Pasir Mas of the Kelantan state. A total of 300 questionnaires were distributed, and 280 sets were successfully returned. The data was analyzed by using a descriptive method which was processed through Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 20 software. The results for the performance analysis reported “Expansion” as the highest percent in Besut (77.8%), Kuala Terengganu (100%), and Pasir Mas (95.6%). The overall findings showed the highest percent of 90.71% is documented as experiencing ‘Expansion”; the following 21.8% documented an "Unchanged" or Status Quo.....

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Asparagus officinalis L. is a herbaceous plant belongs to liliaceae family with semi-erect and branched articulated branches and thick and white root, between 30 and 100 cm in length and 0.7 to 1 cm in thickness and dioecious perennial herb and is native to the Asia, Africa and Europe. This study highlights micropropagation of Asparagus officinalis L. through tissue culture techniques. Asparagus officinalis L. seeds were first washed throughly under running tap water for two hour. And then seed were soaked with distilled water for 24 hours. Seeds were then rinsed using 70%, 50%, 20% and 10% sodium hypochlorite followed by distilled water. This series of seed sterilization was done sequentially. Subsequently seeds were rinsed with 70% ethanol and finally with distilled water prior to culture. Seeds were cultured on Murashige and Skoog, 1962 (MS) basal medium containing 8% agar technical and 30% sucrose. In vitro seed germination was observed within two weeks. Complete plantlets were obt.....

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Teaching slow learner children in reading is a challenging process. It requires personalization touch which can deliver suitable reading materials to meet diverse slow learner existing knowledge, needs and preferences. However, despite the various implementation of the personalization in a wide range of areas, the implementation of existing teaching and learning in primary schools in Malaysia does not support personalization. With an intention to cater to slow learner reading difficulties, this research offers a step-by-step process of designing personalization of reading content for slow learner children. In conclusion, developing personalized reading content for the slow learner children is one way of attaining the need for the slow learner children in reading. By offering personalization of reading for the slow learner children, perhaps it would be something interesting tool to be explored by a slow learner to break a code of reading successfully...

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The purpose of this paper is to discuss Islamic education in Pondok includes textbooks and its curriculums. The Pondok education could not be ignored in the local MalayMuslims society of southern Thailand but the study of Islam at Pondok compared to the study of Islam at the local universities is so far being disturbed. Although there have been attempts to introduce Pondok education in government universities such as Prince of Songkhla University (PSU). There was no attempt to integrate the two systems of education together. To a large extent, the two systems are offered and studied in isolation. The paper concludes that the government should recognize the existence of Pondok education institutions as an alternative choice for the local Malay-speaking population to study Islam in the kingdom. The study suggests that adequate attention has to be given by the authority for the improvement of Pondok education...

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Personalization is a good supplement for learning process. It has been claimed that personalization has a huge potential of providing solution to facilitate the learning path based on children ability and preferences. Diverse research on personalized learning for children have been conducted which, are commonly concerns on the development and implementation of personalized learning products and services. However these researches have little emphasized in exploring slow learner personalized learning process particularly on their reading ability. With that, this paper aims to highlight two key important processes of personalization for slow learner children which are construction of user profile and scenario. The scope of this study is on personalization of reading for slow learner children. There were 13 slow learner children with reading difficulties from primary school participated in this study. The key findings from this study are the construction of user profile and scenario that r.....

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Tujuan kajian ini dijalankan adalah untuk mengenal pasti faktor-faktor yang mendorong melupuskan pakaian (FMMP) dan faktor kelestarian tingkah laku pelupusan pakaian (KTLPP). Kajian juga dijalankan untuk menentukan hubungan antara FMMP dengan KTLPP dalam kalangan pelajar bidang fesyen serta menentukan sama ada terdapat perbezaan KTLPP antara pelajar Jurusan Seni Reka Fesyen dan Tekstil (SRFT) dan Jurusan Tata Busana (TB). Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif berbentuk tinjauan yang melibatkan seramai 393 orang pelajar bidang fesyen di Malaysia dan Indonesia. Pemilihan sampel kajian adalah berdasarkan teknik persampelan rawak berstrata dan persampelan rawak mudah. Dapatan analisis deskriptif menunjukkan sikap dan tingkah laku terkawal berada pada tahap tinggi manakala norma sosial menunjukkan tahap sederhana bagi kedua-dua jurusan. Kesedaran terhadap isu alam sekitar menunjukkan tahap sederhana bagi Jurusan SRFT dan tinggi bagi Jurusan TB manakala tindakan sosial dan.....

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The study was conducted to investigate the effect of intercropping system between short-term crops and karas trees on the growth of karas trees and the side income made by the karas planters after implementing the intercropping system. There were four treatment groups implemented in this study which include monoculture of karas(control), karas with chilli (T1), karas with okra(T2) and karas with corn (T3). The karas tree growth parameters measured were height (cm), circumference (cm) and leaves count. The production yield of selected short-term crops was weighed in kilogram and the net profit analysis was made based on the market price of chilli, corn and okra. The data collection for the growth of karas tree was done ‘before’ and ‘during’ the plantation of short-term cropsin the study site as well as ‘after’ the short-term crops were removed from the study site.Data analysis showed that there was a significant difference (p..

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The purpose of this paper is to determine the implementation of total productive maintenance in Malaysian automotive industry. 400 questionnaires were distributed to Malaysian automotive industry and 229 were completed, giving a response rate of 57.25%. Based on the developed models, the results of the study provide guidance for effective implementation of total productive maintenance in Malaysian automotive industry. This study makes a new contribution to the Malaysian automotive industry for total productive maintenance implementation. This study provides important information for decision makers to implement total productive maintenance in automotive industry and also provides useful information for future researchers in the total productive maintenance area...

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This study examines the effects of working capital management on financial performance of construction companies listed in Bursa Malaysia for the period of 2012 to 2016. The findings show that only a shortening collection period and a positive working capital are significant to improve financial performance of local construction firms. An effective working capital management however does not contribute significantly to operating cash flow and share price of construction firms in Malaysia. The findings of this study suggest the management of account receivable is the most critical factor to improve financial performance for the local construction firms...

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