Factors affecting environmental citizenship behaviour: An empirical investigation in Malaysian paddy industry

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the factors that affect paddy farmers’ environmental citizenship behaviour (ECB) in the context of agrochemical purchase. To achieve this objective, a theoretical framework has been developed based on value-belief-norm (VBN) theory. Design/methodology/approach Data were obtained from 251 farmers using a survey method. Partial lease square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) was used to examine the hypothetical model. Findings The results of PLS analysis confirm the direct and mediating effect of the causal sequences of the variables in the VBN model. Originality/value Given the limited number of studies in a non-western context, this study examines and confirms the applicability of the VBN theory in predicting ECB in a Malaysian context.Scopu

Hand, foot and mouth disease: University Malaya Medical Centre experience

The prevalence of HFMD as well as the causative agents was unknown in peninsular Malaysia prior to May 1997. From May 1997 to June 2001, 585 patients suspected to have enterovirus infections, with 467 patients clinically diagnosed as having HFMD, were investigated in the diagnostic virology unit of the University Malaya Medical Centre. Data from this study showed that HFMD is endemic in Malaysia with the occurrence of two outbreaks during the study period. In each outbreak, a number of viruses were isolated but enterovirus 71 was the man virus isolated in both outbreaks. Echovirus 7 (Eo7) was isolated from 5 patients with HFMD in the second outbreak, a clinical entity that has not been attributed to it previously. Children aged 4 years and below, particularly those between 1 and 2 years of age, were in the main group of patients affected by the illness. HFMD by itself and without neurological involvement was relatively benign and self-limiting. There was no significant difference in the virus isolation rate with respect to gender and ethnic groups. Virus isolation was attempted in a total of 764 clinical specimens consisting of 342 stool specimens, 285 oral secretions specimens and 137 vesicular fluid specimens. Oral specimens gave the highest virus isolation rate (33.3%) followed by vesicular specimens (27.0%). Stool specimens only yielded an isolation rate of 14.0%

A retrospective review of mucocutaneous infections by human herpesvirus 1 and 2 in an urban population in Malaysia

This is a 10-year retrospective review of mucocutaneous infection by human herpesvirus 1 (HHV1) and human herpesvirus 2 (HHV2) carried out by the virus diagnostic unit of University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC). A total of 504 specimens from UMMC and a private clinic in the same city (KLSC) were tested; 198 samples from patients with oral lesions and 306 from patients with genital lesions. HHV1 was found to be responsible for 98.4% of oral lesions whereas HHV2 was the cause of 83.6% of all genital lesions. Detailed analysis showed no statistical difference by age group, race or gender among the patients with oral and genital lesions. Two laboratory methods were used in this study. Of the total 504 specimens tested, 18.0% specimen were positive by direct immunofluorescence (IF), 55.0% by virus isolation and 56.5% when both methods were used in combination. Although IF can provide a more rapid diagnosis, it is, however, less sensitive and can be attributed partly to inadequate collection of specimens

A fast and stable approach for restoration of warped document images

10.1109/ICDAR.2005.8Proceedings of the International Conference on Document Analysis and Recognition, ICDAR2005384-38

Genetic polymorphisms of interleukin-4 third intron region in the Malaysian patients with systemic lupus erythematosus

In this study, we analysed the genetic polymorphisms present in the third intron region of Interleukin-4 gene in Malaysian patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Overall, the RP I and II alleles were found evenly distributed in both the SLE patients and control individuals. There was no significant association observed in the distribution of allelic and genotypic frequencies between SLE patients and healthy controls. The result obtained is similar to a previous study carried out on SLE Chinese patients in Taiwan

Hospitalization of childhood rotavirus infection from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Aim: To determine the epidemiology of rotavirus gastroenteritis in children admitted to an urban hospital in a developing country from South-East Asia. Methods: Retrospective review of cases of acute gastroenteritis admitted to the children's ward of the University of Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, between 1996 and 1999. Results: During the study period, 333 cases (24) of 1362 stool samples, obtained from children admitted with acute diarrhoea, were positive for rotavirus. Acute gastroenteritis constituted 8.2, and rotavirus infection 1.6 of all the paediatric admissions each year. Of the 271 cases analysed, 72 of the affected population were less than 2 years of age. Peak incidence of admissions was between January to March, and September to October. Dehydration was common (92) but electrolyte disturbances, lactose intolerance (5.2), prolonged diarrhoea (2.6) and cow's milk protein intolerance was uncommon. No deaths were recorded. Conclusions: Rotavirus infection was a common cause of childhood diarrhoea that required hospital admission in an urban setting in Malaysia

A clinically authentic mouse model of enterovirus 71 (EV-A71)-induced neurogenic pulmonary oedema

10.1038/srep28876Scientific Reports62887

Seasonal variation in respiratory syncytial virus chest infection in the tropics

Pediatric Pulmonology34147-51PEPU

The Effect of Preparation Height and Luting Agent on the Resistance form of Cemented Cast Crowns Under Load Fatigue

10.1016/S0022-3913(09)60137-2Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry1023155-164JPDE