Case study: Does cellular market saturated in Malaysia?

Mobile phone services in Malaysia have seen a remarkable growth in the number of subscribers since year 2000. At the end of 2014, Malaysia has 44.9 million subscribers in total, or 148.3 percent penetration rate according to the statistics on "Cellular Phone Subscribers" by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)

Mutagenic properties of modified hydrothermal nanotitania extract

Backgrounds: The mutagenic properties of modified hydrothermal nanotitania extract were carried out using the Ames test (genotoxicity). Materials and methods: The Ames test was performed on Salmonella strains (TA98, TA100, TA1535, TA1537 and TA 102) which contain mutations in several genes with and without S9 metabolic activation from rat liver using the standard assay. The materials were extracted in distilled water and the serial dilutions of concentration ranging from 313 to 5000 μg/mL were used after the incubation period of 24 h at 37° C. Results: These results suggested that all tested concentrations of the material extracts did not produce mutagenic effect in all the strains tested. Conclusions: Findings from this study showed that the modified hydrothermal nanotitania extract was non-mutagenic under present conditions

Modeling for exponential growth and decay methodology in biometry using SAS syntax

This paper provided an alternative method for exponential growth modeling as a regression analysis technique through the SAS algorithm. This alternative method is a combination technique (using nonlinear model bootstrap and fuzzy regression) for the small data set and gives the researcher an option to start the analysis, even if there is not enough data set. This method enhances the previous methodology with embedded bootstrapping and fuzzy technique to a nonlinear regression model. This principle aims to propose an alternative method of analysis with better results. In our case, we applied this principle to farm data and compared the results obtained by looking at the average width of the predicted interval

Effects of modified hydrothermal nanotitania on the viability of Staphylococcus aureus

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is an important bacterium with significant pathological implications in the field of medicine. Attempting to cure bacterial infections at an advanced stage results in considerable waste of time, effort and expenditure. Thus, the prevention of such illnesses is paramount. Besides using chemical drugs to treat infections, several non-organic extracts have been tested in trials and been shown to impede the bacteria’s growth. This paper proposes that the modified hydrothermal nanotitania extract has great potential to combat this lethal organism. The viability of S. aureus was shown to be markedly reduced following the addition of nanotitania extract with 0.01%, 0.03% and 0.05% silver after 24, 48, and 72 hours. The ability of the nanotitania extract to inhibit the growth of S. aureus indicates its antimicrobial characteristics

The result of modified hydrothermal nanotitania extract to the Escherichia coli growth

Background: This research was planned to search for a potential of modified hydrothermal nanotitania extract in inhibiting the growth of bacteria commonly known in medical field. It is also aims to test this substance against common medical bacteria,Escherichia coli. Materials and methods: In this test, suspension of modified hydrothermal nanotitania extract (together with 0.01%, 0.03% and 0.05% silver) and undoping (positive control contains TiO2 and no silver) were prepared by mixing of TiO2 in Mueller Hinton Broth (MH) agar. The platecontaining the bacteria and TiO2 were observed after 24 hour, 48 hours and 72 hours incubation at 37o C for any growth of bacteria. Results: There was no growth of Escherichia coliin the plates containing the bacteria and modified hydrothermal nanotitania extract except in the control media. Conclusions: The finding suggested the modified hydrothermal nanotitania extractioninterfered the growth of Escherichia coli

Fuzzy regression model with Bayesian approach and its application to public health data

The application of the Bayesian Linear Regression (BLR) and Fuzzy Bayesian Linear Regression method through the SAS algorithm is the focus of this paper. As an alternative method of data analysis in biostatistics, this modified method can be used. This modified method includes a bootstrapping technique, residual normality checking and some Bayesian Linear Regression Modeling (BLR) enhancement through Fuzzy Bayesian Linear Regression. We illustrated the application of the algorithm for Bayesian Linear Regression (BLR) and Fuzzy Bayesian Linear Regression in this paper

Facial muscles and its modiolus: a review of embryology, comparative anatomy, morphology and applied anatomy

The modiolus of the face manifests the interesting landmark for facial muscles attachment. The strong connective tissue fibres play an important role in the clinical setting, especially in the aesthetic and dental surgeries. In the fourth week of intrauterine life, the development of the modiolus evolves in accordance with the growth of muscles of facial expression. Microscopically, a white, tendinous structure with the thick irregular collagenous connective tissue of collagen fibres predominance appeared to be the modiolus. Modiolus is morphologically a fibromuscular muscle situated on the lateral border of the mouth. The formation of the nasolabial fold is important and a well-developed modiolus provide a toned face. Several works of literature forementioned the number of facial muscles attached to the modiolus but no definitive similarity are identified. This review summarizes the updated morphological features and applied anatomy of the facial modiolus with its muscle attachment

Soft Tissue Cephalometric Measurements Among Malaysian Malays and Chinese

Objective: To obtain the standardized values of individuals of Malaysian Malay and Chinese for further relevant research, such as treatment planning and aesthetical considerations. Material and Methods: In this retrospective study, 440 (305 were Malays and 135 were Chinese) standardized lateral cephalometric radiographs of orthodontic patients selected through simple random sampling are profiled using Holdaway’s analysis. The independent t-test was used to assess the disparities in race and gender. The significant level was p<0.05. Results: Significant differences were found between the Malays and Chinese in their skeletal profile convexity, superior sulcus depth, inferior sulcus to the H line and nose prominence. Between Malay females and males, there are significant differences in superior sulcus depth, soft tissue subnasale to H line, basic upper lip thickness, upper lip thickness and nose prominence. Between Chinese males and females, there were differences in their skeletal profile convexity, upper lip to H line, basic upper lip thickness and upper lip thickness. Conclusion: The findings demonstrated the difference between standardized norms and the unique profiles of Malaysian Malays and Chinese. There are significant gender disparities in the soft tissue cephalometric measurements among Malaysian Malay and Chinese subjects

Malaysian and Italian trend line for Covid-19: A study on trend analysis

The first objective of this study was to evaluate trend line pattern, obtain the appropriate statistical equation model, and predict individual numbers infected by Covid-19. The second objective is to obtain a predictive equation model and forecast death rate for Malaysia and Italy. Malaysia's first positive case Covid-19 recorded January 24, 2020, consisting of three cases. Collected from January 24 to March 29, 2020. Sixty-six day-observations, based on their trend line pattern, earned special attention. Although the first positive case was identified on January 31, 2020, involving two patients. From January 31 to March 29, 2020, approximately 59 observations were collected from Italy. On 18 March 2020, the pattern will contrast with the Malaysian Movement Control Order (MCO). Malaysia and Italy collect death figures. A similar methodology will be applied to find the best-fitted model that fits both countries' death-number scenario. In Italy, the number of Covid-19-infected patients rises and meets quadratic trend line patterns. This induces extreme public distress and diversion. The quadratic trend line series analysed individual Covid-19-infected results. After March 18, 2020, it will continue to use a linear pattern. However, trend deaths also follow quadratic trend line pattern. Trend-line quadratic matched Italy's results. The quadratic line-of-trend model projection demonstrated dominance in estimating infected Covid-19. The quadratic death line from daily death collection data also showed superiority in estimating death number. The fitted quadratic model is better fitted in the Malaysian case, but the pattern shifts to linear trend line after MCO is implemented

The Photocatalytic Effects of Modified Hydrothermal Nano Titania Extraction on the Skin and Behavior of Sprague-Dawley Rats

Background. Potential antibacterial substances, such as titanium dioxide (TiO2), are being extensively studied throughout the research world. A modified hydrothermal Nano Titania extraction was shown to inhibit Staphylococcus aureus growth in the laboratory. However, the toxicity effect of the extract on rats is unknown. In this study, we observed the effects of a modified hydrothermal Nano Titania extraction on the skin and behavior of Sprague-Dawley rats. Methods. Sprague-Dawley (Rattus norvegicus) rats were used as the experimental animals. The skin around the dorsum of the tested animals was shaved and pasted with 0.1 mg and 0.5 mg of the Nano Titania extraction. The color and condition of the pasted area and the behavior of the animals were observed. Results. 0.1 mg Nano Titania extraction application on the dorsum of the rat produced no skin color changes at day 1, day 3, day 5, or day 7 post application. There were no changes in their behavior up to day 7 with no skin rashes or skin scratches seen or fur changes. However, 0.5 mg of Nano Titania extraction resulted in redness and less fur regrowth at day 7. Conclusions. A 0.1 mg modified Nano Titania extraction was observed to have no effect on the skin of Sprague-Dawley rats