The franchise business model has become one of the most successful models 21st century. However, franchisees often face significant challenges in navigating economic downturns and maintaining profitability. This study aims to identify key factors that influence survival Malaysia. It involved 165 owners, using purposive sampling collect data through a questionnaire. were analyzed multiple linear regression with IBM SPSS version 26. findings indicate financial resources, value proposition,...

The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and severity general tooth wear (GTW), i.e. irrespective etiology erosive (ETW), predominantly due erosion; also investigate relationship between ETW dental caries experience in 16-year-old adolescents Kuantan, Malaysia. A multi-staged cluster sampling method employed. total 598 participated study. Participants' demographic profile assessed through a self-administered questionnaire. Clinical examinations were carried out under...

The Quality of Life Impact Refractive Correction (QIRC) questionnaire is a Rasch-validated instrument to assess the quality life ametropes with refractive correction. original QIRC was validated in United Kingdom. This study aimed validate Malay version among correction wearers Malaysia using Rasch analysis.The 20-item forward-backward translated into preparation for Pilot QIRC. pilot pre-tested on 105 spectacle/contact lens-corrected myopes, and results were reviewed cross-culturally...

Franchising is a business strategy that allow entrepreneurs to start using an established brand name, proven system, and the support of franchisor. However, not all franchisees survive during economic downturn maintain profitability in their business. Therefore, recognizing factors impact franchisee survival vital for sustaining expanding This study aims develop validate Franchisee Survival Ability (FSA) scale among homegrown Malaysia. A quantitative approach was utilized, with purposive...

The franchise sector has contributed significantly to economic growth and development. Yet, franchisee resilience compared independent business is still debatable. escalation of failure rates during the COVID-19 pandemic forced industry look forward a long-term survival strategy that ensures crisis-resistant model, which in dire need viability sustainability. Business-to-business franchisor support part continuity's strategic resources steer from potential pitfalls. We seek explore impact...

Modernization has made young children to spend most of their time in day-care centres as mothers are working outside the home. Hence, role caretaker become more important daily diet and oral health care children. The objective this study is assess knowledge, attitude practice among caretakers centres. A cross-sectional 54 aged 18 above was conducted Kuantan. data collected using a self-administered questionnaire addressing aspects caretakers. results were analyzed by descriptive Spearman...

Sargassum polycystum is a brown seaweed, which has been reported to contain various phytoconstituents especially antimicrobial properties. However, the study on phytochemical components and biological activities of S. are yet fully understood. Therefore, objectives this evaluate best extraction solvents for determine percentage phytocomponents obtained in n-hexane, dichloromethane (DCM) methanol extracts via Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis. was collected from coastal...

Contact lens method (CLM) is an alternative option to measure corneal power by evaluating the difference of patient's over-refraction with rigid gas permeable (RGP) manifest refraction.The purpose this study was evaluate accuracy CLM using spherical (CLM ) and aspheric RGP lenses in measuring refractive normal corneas.This prospective recruited 45 eyes healthy subjects.The measurements were determined Boston ES Envision based on alignment fitting strategy.Manifest refraction a standard...

Aim: Miswak is a chewing stick used for oral hygiene and has both cultural religious heritage. Concerns have emerged about the limitation of evidences on its effectiveness guidance to practice. This study aims explore dental educators' perceived level knowledge awareness practice teaching as tool. Materials Methods: Dental educators with various socio-religious demographic backgrounds at International Islamic University Malaysia(IIUM) were invited participate in an audio-taped focus group...

This review paper aims to succinctly discuss the current concept and definition of general oral-health its potential implications on policy practice in regards dental health coverage/insurance post COVID-19 pandemic. In general, policies coverage are treatment-oriented, largely focus curative procedures with some portion for preventive care despite most diseases being preventable. There is however still no universal consensus health, leading mixed-feeling setting-up priorities direction...

Introduction: The gingival phenotype (GP) of teeth at the aesthetic zone often influences dental rehabilitation plans and treatment outcomes. This study aimed to assess prevalence GP in Malay population relation gender age. Methods: 100 patients were determined using Probe test method. Other clinical parameters assessed include crown width/crown length (CW/CL) ratio, tooth morphology width keratinised tissue. Periodontal by two calibrated examiners. Data analysed descriptive statistics,...