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Tuesday, 29 August 2017
LIBRARY CLOSED IN CONJUNCTION WITH NATIONAL DAY AND HARI RAYA QURBAN
Dear all,
Please be informed that IMU Libraries will be closed during National Day and Hari Raya Qurban as follow:
Happy holidays from the Library Team.
Please be informed that IMU Libraries will be closed during National Day and Hari Raya Qurban as follow:
Happy holidays from the Library Team.
Database Review by Library PTS (Part Time Student Librarian) - Using Nature Database to Retrieve Articles
Review by Bernadette Tune Xin Jie
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1. Which feature(s) I like the most about the database?
The database nature.com provides a very user-friendly platform for article and journal searching. It is easy to look for articles and journals for referencing reports or assignments. The search button is a straightforward and self-explanatory method to look for articles.
Search button on the website’s homepage
This database also provides an ‘advanced search’ option that can help narrow down search results. It is especially helpful when you need to look for articles or journals regarding a very specific topic.
Advanced search option
Options available for advanced search
Furthermore, articles with ‘OPEN’ labelled on them are downloadable as PDF. These are open access articles. This may be very useful for future references, study, or reading.
‘OPEN’ label signifies that the article is an open access article and available for download
To download the article, click on the ‘PDF’ button on the right. Other features include the navigating panel on the right, where the contents of the journal are easily accessible. References are available as well.
Download as PDF file
Another method to look for articles in this database is through the ‘Journals A-Z’ option, available in the menu bar. This link will lead you to the full list of publications available under nature.com.
Journals A-Z option in menu bar
Various subjects of interest are available. In this example, ‘Nature Biotechnology’.
List of publications
Webpage for Nature Biotechnology
To look for all of its publication, click on ‘Archive’, then ‘Archive by issue’ to get the latest, and previous publications under the subject.
Archive to view all issues
Published issues on Nature Biotechnology
2. Has the database benefit you in your learning process?
Yes. Although I do not use this database very frequently for assignment purposes. This database is a good source of articles and news regarding the latest development in science. This is relevant for my course in Medical Biotechnology. However, nature.com is a good source of articles and journals when used to its full capacity.
3. Does the database suit you or any other programs and why?
This database is well-tailored for those in my programme, Medical Biotechnology, as it provides lots of research articles and journals on the latest news in medical, and biological science. As shown in the pictures above, this database also caters to students and teaching staffs of other disciplines and fields. Monthly publications are also available for subscription at a fee. However, due to their monthly issues, current and previous research topics are easy to obtain.
4. Would you recommend this database to your colleagues and why?
Yes. This database is easy to use and provides various articles and journals from various sources. Topics are widely available from physics to medical science. Most of the journals are available for download as PDF, and citations and references are also easily available.
Database Review by Library PTS (Part Time Student Librarian) - Utilizing British Pharmacopoeia (BP)
Review by Tan Ying Jie
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1. Which feature(s) I like the most about the database?
a. The most updated version of British Pharmacopoiea can be accessed by free.
b. Besides, this database consists of table of content which enable us
to search the information we want easily. From the table of content, we
can also see that this database is equipped with information of various
type of medicinal and pharmaceutical substances. In addition, there is
also British Pharmacopoeia for veterinary which is very useful for
veterinarian.
c. For the formulated preparations: general monographs, there are some
explanations on the general pharmaceutical terms and some related
information on each dosage form. For instance, capsules are described in
term of their definition, types of capsules, production, tests, storage
and even labelling. This features are very useful for us especially
pharmacy students on the knowledge to prepare drugs in various dosage
forms.
For the formulated preparations: specific monographs, the lists of drugs
are arranged based on alphabetical order as below which is very
convenient for us to search our drug of interest if we have forgotten
the drug name.
d. Furthermore, we can type in the drug we want to find at the search
box too to speed up our searching progress. For example, we want to
search Paracetamol, all the dosage forms related to Paracetamol
preparations such as tablets, capsules, oral solution, oral suspension,
suppositories and so on will come out together in the list. Hence, we
can choose our drug of interest easily and precisely. Each drug with
different dosage forms will have different actions, procedures for
preparation, precaution steps and so on.
Information regarding the drug
e. Apart from that, we can search by dosage forms also whereby all the
related dosage forms will come out upon searching so that we can compare
the preparation for different drugs with the same dosage form. For
example, when we search for simple ointment, all the ingredients and the
extemporaneous preparation will be shown just with one click.
Result page
Content page
2. Has the database benefit you in your learning process?
Yes, this database had provided various knowledge on pharmaceutical products and the correct ways on extemporaneous preparation which enable me to equip myself to become a better pharmacist in future.
3. Does the database suit you or any other programs and why?
Yes, this database suits me and all students who take Pharmacy programme as this database contains very detailed and reliable information on pharmaceutical products and preparations. Besides, it is also very useful for Semester 3 Pharmacy programme who have to take extemporaneous preparation exam as that exam will follow the protocol in British Pharmacopoeia.
4. Would you recommend this database to your colleagues and why?
Yes, because we will need to do extemporaneous preparation in future especially in clinical settings. Hence, we can familiarize ourselves with knowledge in extemporaneous preparation before hospital posting. Besides, we can also revise back all the information related to Pharmaceutics that we had learnt before from time to time.
Book Reviews by Library PTS (Part Time Student Librarian)
Selected books (e-books and printed) that were reviewed by Library PTS (Part Time Student Librarian).
Review by Ho Jan Yang
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1. What I like about the book?
This book contains plenty of information regarding the most contemporary implant practice, which is invaluable given that implant dentistry is the fastest growing development in current dentistry. Moreover, the fact that this book is suitable for novice clinicians who wish to understand more about latest developments in implant dentistry, and also experienced clinician who wish to update themselves with the latest ridge site augmentation techniques and technologies. As with all good books, this book is equipped with colourful, illustrations taken from real life clinical scenarios so that we would not have to paint the picture ourselves. The chapters are divided in such a way that the flow is smooth and continuous, with knowledge from one chapter laying the groundwork for the subsequent chapter. For example, the chapter revolving around soft tissue augmentation is followed up the next step in the clinical protocol of implant dentistry: soft tissue development with interim or permanent implant restorations.
2. Brief content of the book.
This book is specifically devoted to 1 aspect of implant dentistry rather than an overview of the principles and practice of everyday implant therapy. As the name implies, implant site development, prior to the placement of implant or in fact, even preceding the drilling of bone to receive the implant is the major focus here. The book starts off with anatomy of the implant site to get readers accustomed to the nomenclature used, and then dives deep into business by introducing readers to the method of diagnosing the proper case so that the proper implant site development methods, namely guided tissue regeneration, socket preservation techniques and distraction osteogenesis can be matched to the corresponding cases. Next, the individual components of each technique is explained in depth. There is also a chapter that integrates orthodontics with implant dentistry, wherein orthodontic treatment is utilized to optimize space and position to place a dental implant. Chapters about interdisciplinary management like this is very conducive to a more holistic treatment for our patients.
3. Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
Being a fifth year dentistry student, I can steadfastly say that this book is catered only to dentistry students. Implant dentistry is gaining pace and it is only right that future dental practitioners like the up and coming dentistry students to be accustomed to the practice of implant dentistry. Dentistry students from third years onwards might find this an invaluable reading material. The reason that I do not advocate this book to the more junior students is because as aforementioned, the book is written for both novice and experienced clinicians, but clinicians nonetheless. A certain degree of experience in clinical practice will greatly enhance your understanding. Students from other programs will not find this book an entertaining read, and there are plenty of other reading materials relevant to their field of study both in library and our e-learning portal.
4. Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
Yes, I would advocate this book to all my batch mates, who will be graduating soon and step into the world as professional dental practitioners. This book will be indispensable to our understanding of the fastest growing prospect in current dentistry. Moreover, I would also advocate this book to all my lecturers, as implant dentistry is not a standalone discipline, but involving and integrating the practice of periodontics, oral surgery and prosthodontics. This is especially true for the oral surgeons, because implant site development involves sophisticated surgical techniques that are the bread and butter of oral surgeons, such as distraction osteogenesis. Lastly, I would advise all my colleagues and aspiring dental students to keep this book in mind, as implant site development is a rare topic to be discussed so heavily about and the knowledge from this book will open up the full potential of implant dentistry and allow cases that are usually deemed unsuitable for dental implants to be feasible after the correct implant site development treatment.
This book contains plenty of information regarding the most contemporary implant practice, which is invaluable given that implant dentistry is the fastest growing development in current dentistry. Moreover, the fact that this book is suitable for novice clinicians who wish to understand more about latest developments in implant dentistry, and also experienced clinician who wish to update themselves with the latest ridge site augmentation techniques and technologies. As with all good books, this book is equipped with colourful, illustrations taken from real life clinical scenarios so that we would not have to paint the picture ourselves. The chapters are divided in such a way that the flow is smooth and continuous, with knowledge from one chapter laying the groundwork for the subsequent chapter. For example, the chapter revolving around soft tissue augmentation is followed up the next step in the clinical protocol of implant dentistry: soft tissue development with interim or permanent implant restorations.
2. Brief content of the book.
This book is specifically devoted to 1 aspect of implant dentistry rather than an overview of the principles and practice of everyday implant therapy. As the name implies, implant site development, prior to the placement of implant or in fact, even preceding the drilling of bone to receive the implant is the major focus here. The book starts off with anatomy of the implant site to get readers accustomed to the nomenclature used, and then dives deep into business by introducing readers to the method of diagnosing the proper case so that the proper implant site development methods, namely guided tissue regeneration, socket preservation techniques and distraction osteogenesis can be matched to the corresponding cases. Next, the individual components of each technique is explained in depth. There is also a chapter that integrates orthodontics with implant dentistry, wherein orthodontic treatment is utilized to optimize space and position to place a dental implant. Chapters about interdisciplinary management like this is very conducive to a more holistic treatment for our patients.
3. Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
Being a fifth year dentistry student, I can steadfastly say that this book is catered only to dentistry students. Implant dentistry is gaining pace and it is only right that future dental practitioners like the up and coming dentistry students to be accustomed to the practice of implant dentistry. Dentistry students from third years onwards might find this an invaluable reading material. The reason that I do not advocate this book to the more junior students is because as aforementioned, the book is written for both novice and experienced clinicians, but clinicians nonetheless. A certain degree of experience in clinical practice will greatly enhance your understanding. Students from other programs will not find this book an entertaining read, and there are plenty of other reading materials relevant to their field of study both in library and our e-learning portal.
4. Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
Yes, I would advocate this book to all my batch mates, who will be graduating soon and step into the world as professional dental practitioners. This book will be indispensable to our understanding of the fastest growing prospect in current dentistry. Moreover, I would also advocate this book to all my lecturers, as implant dentistry is not a standalone discipline, but involving and integrating the practice of periodontics, oral surgery and prosthodontics. This is especially true for the oral surgeons, because implant site development involves sophisticated surgical techniques that are the bread and butter of oral surgeons, such as distraction osteogenesis. Lastly, I would advise all my colleagues and aspiring dental students to keep this book in mind, as implant site development is a rare topic to be discussed so heavily about and the knowledge from this book will open up the full potential of implant dentistry and allow cases that are usually deemed unsuitable for dental implants to be feasible after the correct implant site development treatment.
Review by Muhamad Faizzuddin b Mohd Razali
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1. What I like about the book?
This book is going to help me to structure my research in appropriate manner. I love this book because it also help me to have a brief idea of what kind of research should I do as the book describes the pros and cons for every particular types of research. I liked how the book is structured according to different parts of assessments that should have in one’s research. I especially liked how the books actually presented some of the example of the research and schematic diagrams to help the other users utilise this book as their guidelines.
2. Brief content of the book.
As the title already mentioned the main contents of the book which are divide into three main parts Design, Statistics and Implementation respectively. Each parts contain a thorough dissection of each main topics in order to help user to understand more regarding research methods. Part 1 consist of 18 subtopics while part 2 and 3 respectively contain 30 and 33 subtopics.
3. Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
The content of these chapters was applicable not just to rehabilitation, but to other disciplines involved in clinical research such as other medical specialties, psychology, nursing and the scope of the book expanded further. The potential impact of the book also became more apparent to health care providers.
4. Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
I will definitely recommend this book to other student especially those who are taking statistics module and student who engage with their research project. This book gave us a chance to outline not only the key elements of clinical research but also to put down in writing the “trade secrets,” shortcuts, practical insights. The helpful hints included in every chapters is another reason why would I recommend this book to other colleagues.
This book is going to help me to structure my research in appropriate manner. I love this book because it also help me to have a brief idea of what kind of research should I do as the book describes the pros and cons for every particular types of research. I liked how the book is structured according to different parts of assessments that should have in one’s research. I especially liked how the books actually presented some of the example of the research and schematic diagrams to help the other users utilise this book as their guidelines.
2. Brief content of the book.
As the title already mentioned the main contents of the book which are divide into three main parts Design, Statistics and Implementation respectively. Each parts contain a thorough dissection of each main topics in order to help user to understand more regarding research methods. Part 1 consist of 18 subtopics while part 2 and 3 respectively contain 30 and 33 subtopics.
3. Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
The content of these chapters was applicable not just to rehabilitation, but to other disciplines involved in clinical research such as other medical specialties, psychology, nursing and the scope of the book expanded further. The potential impact of the book also became more apparent to health care providers.
4. Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
I will definitely recommend this book to other student especially those who are taking statistics module and student who engage with their research project. This book gave us a chance to outline not only the key elements of clinical research but also to put down in writing the “trade secrets,” shortcuts, practical insights. The helpful hints included in every chapters is another reason why would I recommend this book to other colleagues.
Review by Sharon Chong Zi Ching
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1. What I like about the book?
This book gives a clear picture of breast surgical technique by showing step by step through colorful pictures and simple explanation. It also covers the most popular breast issues in surgery , including new ablative and reconstructive procedures.
2. Brief content of the book.
‘The Atlas of Breast Surgical Techniques’ presents state-of-the-art visual guidance on today’s full range of breast surgery techniques. The book provides more than 550 full-colour illustrations and operative photos, biopsy specimens and artists’ renderings of key anatomy.
The atlas consisted of six sections with 25 chapters in total. Each chapter is divided into surgical anatomy, preoperative consideration, indication, technique, postoperative care and ends with pearls and pitfalls.
3. Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
It suits clinical medical students and those who are curious about surgical technique in breast operation. Clinical phase medical student can have a look at specific topics which are provided in the journal. It covers wide range and emphasize each topic nicely.
4. Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
I would like to recommend to students in semester 6 and above, even imu graduates who like to have posting in O&G surgery can read through it and practise accordingly. this will be a good reference book for breast surgical technique.
Review by Tey Yee Qi
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1. What I like about the book?
I like that the book is very comprehensive and informative. It contains a massive amount of up-to-date current understanding of forensic medicine. Also, the book is written in such an organized way with simple English, making it very readable. Many chapters are covered in great details with at least 10 references.
2. Brief content of the book.
There are chapters on substance misuse, child abuse, sexual abuse, investigation of death and injury which are very relevant to our curriculum. On top of that, chapters such as the doctor in court, custody medicine physical conditions and psychological conditions discuss the legal responsibilities of a general practitioner are very interesting and engaging.
3. Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
It suits medical students, no doubt. However, I am reserved when it comes to students from other courses. All in all, I would say it is a captivating book. If you enjoy TV shows such as CSI and Bones, and would like to make sense of the things they do and say in the shows, this could be your book!
4. Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
Yes and no. It depends on what one is aiming to achieve. For instance, if you were targeting to pass exam, lecture notes would be sufficient. However, I personally feel that this book is very helpful if one wishes to polish his forensic knowledge. Also, be prepared to take days or even weeks to finish this book due to its heavy content.
I like that the book is very comprehensive and informative. It contains a massive amount of up-to-date current understanding of forensic medicine. Also, the book is written in such an organized way with simple English, making it very readable. Many chapters are covered in great details with at least 10 references.
2. Brief content of the book.
There are chapters on substance misuse, child abuse, sexual abuse, investigation of death and injury which are very relevant to our curriculum. On top of that, chapters such as the doctor in court, custody medicine physical conditions and psychological conditions discuss the legal responsibilities of a general practitioner are very interesting and engaging.
3. Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
It suits medical students, no doubt. However, I am reserved when it comes to students from other courses. All in all, I would say it is a captivating book. If you enjoy TV shows such as CSI and Bones, and would like to make sense of the things they do and say in the shows, this could be your book!
4. Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
Yes and no. It depends on what one is aiming to achieve. For instance, if you were targeting to pass exam, lecture notes would be sufficient. However, I personally feel that this book is very helpful if one wishes to polish his forensic knowledge. Also, be prepared to take days or even weeks to finish this book due to its heavy content.
Review by Nicole Tay Wuen Rong
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1. What I like about the book?
I really like the fact that there is many detailed drawings and illustrations that were labelled in the book as this helps me picture each organ in the reproductive system much more easily. The drawings are also quite realistic which gives an adequate image of how the real parts would look like. Also, there are detailed descriptions about each parts of the organs.
2. Brief content of the book.
This books thoroughly covers the anatomy aspect of the reproductive system. There are descriptions on the development of the genital tracts, information about the hormones involved or secreted by the organs in reproductive system as well as some coverage on puberty and abnormalities in puberty. Majority of the book focuses on the organs and their functions in the reproductive system, such as the testes, ovaries, vulva etc. Each chapter of the book comes with detailed illustrations for ease of understanding.
3. Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
It would be quite helpful to me in terms of understanding the structure and function of the organs. It may be a bit too detailed for the Pharmacy course in general but very helpful to those who wants to do further reading. This book would suit the Medicine and Dentistry course as well.
4. Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
I would recommend this book to my colleagues for further reading as the detailed descriptions and pictures can really help one understand the reproductive system better.
I really like the fact that there is many detailed drawings and illustrations that were labelled in the book as this helps me picture each organ in the reproductive system much more easily. The drawings are also quite realistic which gives an adequate image of how the real parts would look like. Also, there are detailed descriptions about each parts of the organs.
2. Brief content of the book.
This books thoroughly covers the anatomy aspect of the reproductive system. There are descriptions on the development of the genital tracts, information about the hormones involved or secreted by the organs in reproductive system as well as some coverage on puberty and abnormalities in puberty. Majority of the book focuses on the organs and their functions in the reproductive system, such as the testes, ovaries, vulva etc. Each chapter of the book comes with detailed illustrations for ease of understanding.
3. Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
It would be quite helpful to me in terms of understanding the structure and function of the organs. It may be a bit too detailed for the Pharmacy course in general but very helpful to those who wants to do further reading. This book would suit the Medicine and Dentistry course as well.
4. Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
I would recommend this book to my colleagues for further reading as the detailed descriptions and pictures can really help one understand the reproductive system better.
Review by Foo Chuan Yi
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1. What I like about the book?
I like about how the content being categorised in this book. Contents are very systematic and each step of development of nervous system are stated clearly with detailed explanation. Nervous system is a very confusing and broad topic, but this book listed it out the confusing part and this help us easier to read and absorb the knowledge.
2. Brief content of the book.
This Book has around 22 big chapters including introductions. In each big chapter, there are many subchapters under it. For example, under chapter Nervous System, there are subchapter such as the overall view, development and structure of brain and it basic elements. The book included numerous different types of information related to nervous system , brain and spinal cords. It even explains the function and structure of cranial nerves with full details. The most exciting part is that this book contains colourful picture to let the reader has a look of various structure such as brain and nerve.
3. Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
I found it useful for student who is interested in studying of the nervous system and how it works. This book is the best for medical students as in Semester 4 and 5 , we will have to study deep down into nervous system and all it related structure and functions. For other causes, this book may be useful for pharmacy or health science causes because brain is included in everything of the body
4. Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
I would recommed this book to my friends and colleagues because this book has a lot of informations that related to our course and other courses. This book definitely very useful for those students who want to study more and more about nervous system
Printed books (reviews are through i-loc):
Review by Jenifer Kong Sing Ing
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Review by Toh Ee Syuen
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Monday, 28 August 2017
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Monday, 21 August 2017
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Monday, 14 August 2017
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Monday, 7 August 2017
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Wednesday, 2 August 2017
New Anatomy & Physiology Online Platform (Trial)
Dear all,
Please be informed that we have activated a 30-days trial access to the new version of Anatomy & Physiology Online until 1st September 2017. Here is screenshot of the database:
The trial access link is available at http://demo.anatomy.tv.ezp.imu.edu.my or you may go to the Trials page: http://i-lib.imu.edu.my/NewPortal/index.php/online/trials
For comparison, the current link to our previous purchased version (Primal Pictures) is at http://www.anatomy.tv.ezp.imu.edu.my/
In this 30-days access you will get the following:
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Please be informed that we have activated a 30-days trial access to the new version of Anatomy & Physiology Online until 1st September 2017. Here is screenshot of the database:
The trial access link is available at http://demo.anatomy.tv.ezp.imu.edu.my or you may go to the Trials page: http://i-lib.imu.edu.my/NewPortal/index.php/online/trials
For comparison, the current link to our previous purchased version (Primal Pictures) is at http://www.anatomy.tv.ezp.imu.edu.my/
In this 30-days access you will get the following:
- The latest technology platform that run plug-in free access via all main modern online browsers; Chrome, Firefox, Safari, IE 10+, Edge, Apple iPad and Android devices.
- Faster access time with the enhancement of HTML 5 platform.
- Re-designed user interface, to provide a more modern, intuitive and consistent user experience.
- Unlimited users access within these 30 days.
- Updated content compare to our purchased version.
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