Malay Reservation Land: A Legal and Historical Analysis

The thesis is a study on the legal and historical aspect of Malay reservation land. It aims to examine the Malay reservation law found in the various states' Enactment, including the provisions of the Federal Constitution. Malay reservation land can be said to represent land within the boundary of a state, which at law can only be owned or transferred to Malay. This general concept embraces the Malay Holdings in Terengganu. In a more specific sense, a Malay reservation land is defined in Article 89 of the Federal Constitution. It was the British who introduced the Malay reservation land to protect the Malays. At present these laws that protect the Malay race have been abused. For example, acquired Malay reservation land has not been replaced immediately by the government as required by the provision of the Federal Constitution. Above all, the Malay reservation land is still within the ambit of a low market value, due to the fact of its location and lack of infrastructure. In addition, the Malay reservation law is rigid in its application, as it does not allow any dealing with non-Malays. This research attempts to justify why and how the Malay reservation institution was introduced. The study is a mix of descriptive and analytical approach. The data were gathered through library research from the higher institutions, Malaysian Archive and the land office. The major obstacles faced were on the collection of overseas statutes and the confidentiality on collection of land policies in the land office. The aim of the collection was to observe and analyse the development of the Malay reservation law in order to examine the obstacles that have caused the lack of development of Malay reservation land. In line with the findings outlined above, the research also attempts to suggest some recommendations towards improving the Malay reservation law and finally one uniform law on Malay reservation for the welfare and development of the Malays should be enacted

Characterization of bilayered matrix-type mucoadhesive buccal films containing tizanidine hydrochloride and piroxicam

Purpose: To formulate and characterize tizanidine hydrochloride (TZN) and piroxicam (PRX)-loaded bilayer mucoadhesive buccal films with an intention to improve the bioavailability and patient compliance in pain management.Methods: Bilayer buccal films were prepared by solvent evaporation technique using hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) 15cps and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP K30 as immediate release (IR) layer forming polymers and HPMC K15 M, PVP K 90 along with various muco adhesive polymers (Carbopol P934, sodium alginate, etc), as sustained release (SR) layer forming polymers. The prepared films werecharacterized for thickness, weight variation, folding endurance, surface pH, swelling index,mucoadhesive strength, in vitro residence time, in vitro drug release, ex vivo permeation and drug release kinetics.Results: The prepared films were of largely uniform thickness, weight and drug content. Moisture loss (%) and folding endurance were satisfactory. Surface pH was compatible with salivary fluid. Disintegration time was 85 s for F1 and 115 s for F2 of IR films. In vitro dissolution studies showed 99.12 ± 1.2 % (F1) and 90.36 ± 1.8 % (F2) were released in 45 min. Based on the above results, F1 was chosen as the optimum formulation to be combined with SR layer of TZN. Amongst the SR layers of TZN in vitro drug release. The findings show that of F2 was 98.38 ± 0.82 % and correlated with ex vivo release. Drug release followed zero order release kinetics and mechanism of drug release was non-Fickian type diffusion. In vitro residence time was greater than 5 h.Conclusion: The findings show that the bilayer buccal films demonstrate the dual impact of deliveringPRX instantly from the IR layer, with good controlled release and permeation of TZN from the SR layer, thus providing enhanced therapeutic efficacy, drug bioavailability and patient compliance

Effects of Oral Supplementation of Vitamin E on Fragility of RBC in Hemolytic Anemic Patients with G6PD Deficiency

Background: Vitamin E has role in maintaining the integrity of red cell membrane by preventing oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids and thereby protects cells from oxidative stress- induced lysis in G6PD deficiency, which can be reflected by changes in osmotic fragility of RBC and some absolute values like MCV, MCH & MCHC. Objective: To observe the effects of vitamin E supplementation on fragility of RBC in order to evaluate role of this antioxidant vitamin in reducing chronic hemolysis in G6PD deficient patients. Methods: For this, a total number of 102 subjects with age ranged from 5 to 40 years of both sexes were included in the study. Among them 68 were G6PD enzyme deficient patients, of whom 34 were in supplemented group (study group) and 34 were in non-supplemented group (control group). The supplemented group received vitamin E supplementation for 60 consecutive days at a dose of 800 IU/day for adult and 400 IU/day for children < 12 years (in a divided dose i,e. 4 times daily). Age and sex matched 34 apparently healthy subjects with normal blood G6PD level were taken to observe the base line data (healthy control) and also for comparison. All the G6PD deficient patients were selected from Out Patient Department (OPD) of Hematology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh during the period of July 2005 to June 2006 and all the healthy subjects were selected from personal contact. Blood G6PD level, osmotic fragility of RBC were measured by standard techniques and MCV, MCH, and MCHC were obtained by calculation. All the parameters were measured on day 1 (one) of their first visit and also were on day 60 in deficient group. Data were compared among the deficient groups, also in supplemented group just before and after supplementation. Analysis of data was done by appropriate statistical method. Results: Mean starting and completing points of osmotic fragility of RBC were significantly higher but MCV, MCH, MCHC were significantly lower in patients suffering from hemolytic anemia due to G6PD deficiency in comparison to those of the healthy control. After supplementation with vitamin E starting and completing points of osmotic fragility of RBC were significantly decreased whereas, MCV, MCH, MCHC were significantly increased towards those of healthy control in supplemented group of patients in comparison to those of their pre-supplemented (day-1) and non-supplemented groups both on day 1 and day 60. Conclusion: From this study it may be concluded that, disturbances of some of the hematological parameter like higher osmotic fragility of RBC and lower MCV, MCH, MCHC occur in G6PD deficient hemolytic anemic patients, which returned towards normal after supplementation of vitamin E, which clearly indicates the role of this anti-oxidant vitamin in maintaining red cell membrane integrity and thereby decreases the rate of hemolysis in this group of patients. So, vitamin E can be supplemented along with other drugs for better management of the patients. Key words: Osmotic fragility, G6PD, hemolytic anemia, vitamin E.DOI: 10.3329/bsmmuj.v1i1.3688 BSMMU J 2008; 1(1): 6-1

Tuboenterocutaneous fistula following caesarean section

Fistulous communication between fallopian tube, sigmoid colon and the skin after caesarean section is an unreported entity so far. Here we report a case of tuboenterocutaneous fistula which developed after wound complication following lower segment caesarean section (LSCS). Computed tomography (CT) was used to diagnose the case and laparotomy was done as definitive surgery

Powers of the Local Authority in Regulating Land Planning and Development Control: Whither Control

Land use planning in Malaysia as regulated by the Town and Country Planning Act 1976 (“Act 172”) vests in the local authorities’ wide powers and responsibility for managing and carrying on the daily administration of land use planning decision making and development control regime. This article examines the powers of the local authority in regulating land planning and development control and the power of the courts in exercising control over the exercise of the discretionary powers of the local authority

Media created violence: a social determinant of mental health.

In today\u27s high technological world, scientific discoveries contribute remarkable development to human life, but it could also have an adverse impact on mankind. Among all these advancements, media is one of the inventions which aims at capturing a countless group of viewers and transmit information via various mediums. Media violence is considered one of the hampering determinants which harms an individual psychologically. The primary goal of a health professional is to work for the maintenance of mental health. Therefore, it is imperative to create an understanding about the impact of media violence on mental health, particularly in the Pakistani context. Violence has become a major public health problem in Pakistan. The main cause of violence seems to be anger and frustration due to poverty, political conflicts, lack of education, and the overall governance approach in the country. Therefore, there is a prime need to think and work on this neglected area like conducting research and increasing public awareness, and to curb media violence

The Role of Audio Visual Contents on the Economic Development of Bangladesh: A Systematic Review

Background: Information is defined as any written audio-visual contents that convey knowledge about a novel person, place, item, circumstance, or environment and communication is the act of transmitting a message to another person. To do so, a sender and a recipient are required as well as a medium, coherent message, and conversation. In this digital age, audio-visual digital contents are playing a significant role on the sustainable economic development of the world.Objectives: The aim of this current review article was to identify the role of audio visual contents on the economic development of Bangladesh.Methodology: An electronic literature search was conducted for the data databases of the study. The data of this study were retrieved from Scopus and Google scholar published from 2004 to 2022. The reference lists of all included studies and relevant systematic reviews were also evaluated to identify additional research. All searches were restricted to English-language and research on humans only. The PRISMA standards were followed to perform this systematic review.Results:Wider use of audio-visual contents can build-up technological knowledge, attitude and practice in cultivationamong the rural farmers. As a result, agricultural productivity is being improved. At the same time, Audio- visual digital contents are playing a potential role to promote teaching-learning process of Bangladesh and simultaneously which can strongly claim that audio-visual contents have a positive contribution to the promotion of GDP of Bangladesh economy.Conclusion:After reviewing the articles it was identified that there are certain role of audio visual contents in agricultural sector and increase knowledge, attitude and practice which has certain impact in other sector like health care, and education. Further project and study required to know the audio-visual concept in-depth contribution of the society. Keywords: Role, audio-visual contents, economic, development, Bangladesh. DOI: 10.7176/JESD/14-2-01 Publication date: January 31st 202

Effects of iso-nitrogenous fertilizers as nutrient sources on carp polyculture in Bangladesh

A 120-day long experiment was conducted to find out the effects of urea plus triple super phosphate (UT), cow manure (CM) and poultry manure (PM) having iso-nil:rogen content on pond productivity and fish yield. Three fertilizer treatments, with three replicates each, were randomly assigned into nine earthen ponds of 100 m2 each. The stocking fish were rohu (Labeo ruhita), catla ( Catla catla) and mrigal ( Cirrhinus mrigala) in each treatment pond at the rate of 10000/ha with the ratio of 1:1:1. All ponds were fertilized fortnightly at the rate of 125 kg/ha urea plus 100 kg TSP/ha, 7000 kg/ha cow manure and 3500 kg/ha poultry manure for the treatment of UT, CM and PM, respectively, having an iso-nitrogen content of 56 kg in each. Though the physicochemical water quality parameters were more or less similar in all treatment ponds, the chlorophyll-a content and abundance of total plankton were significantly higher (P < 0.05) in the ponds receiving the treatment PM. Final growth as well as per unit production of fish was significantly higher (p<O.OS) with the treatment of PM (2067 kg/ha/4 months) followed by UT (1639 kg/ha/4 months) and CM (1246 kg/ha/4 months). The overall results showed that the poultry manure proved to be superior to urea plus TSP and cow manure, even when nitrogen content is similar, in carp polyculture system under prevailing conditions

Effects of iso-nitrogenous and iso-phosphorus fertilizers as nutrient sources on carp polyculture in Bangladesh

A 120 day long experiment was conducted to find out the effects of cow manure with urea and triple super phosphate (CUT), poultry manure with urea and triple super phosphate (PUT) and cow manure with poultry manure (CP) having similar quantities of nitrogen and phosphorus on pond productivity and fish yield. The stocking fish were rohu (Labeo rohita), catla ( Catla catla) and mrigal ( Cirrhinus mrigala) in each treatment pond at the rate of 10000/ha. All ponds were fertilized fortnightly at the rate of 4000 kg/ha cow manure with 62 kg/ha urea and 65 kg/ha TSP, 2700 kg/ha poultry manure with 62 kg/ha urea and 16 kg/ha TSP, and 4000kg/ha cow manure with 2700 kg/ha poultry manure for the treatment CUT, PUT and CP respectively. Each treatment contained an iso-nitrogen and iso-phosphorus of 56 kg and 46 kg respectively. Though the physico-chemical parameters were more or less similar in all ponds, the chlorophyll-a content and abundance of total plankton were significantly higher (P< 0.05) in the ponds receiving the fertilizer treatment of PUT than those of other treatments. Final growth as well as per unit production of fish of treatment PUT (1773 kg/ha) was significantly higher (P< 0.05) than that of treatment CP (1528 kg/ha) followed by that of treatment CUT (1336 kg/ha). The over all results showed that poultry manure with urea and triple super phosphate proved to be superior to cow manure with urea and triple super phosphate, and poultry manure with cow manure, even when nitrogen and phosphorus content was similar, in carp polyculture system under prevailing conditions