A note on the tolerance range of Domortiera hirsuta (Sw.) Nees cytoforms on Mount Kinabalu by M.J. Loo, Monica Suleiman, Mariam Abd Latip, Datin

“…The midrib of the thallis is obvious and the dorsal part is covered by “spider web” (So 1995). Appendix 1 shows the ecophysiological data recorded for 15 samples of D. hirsute, by using altimeter (altitude), luxmeter (light intensity), whirling psychrometer (relative humidity) and thermometer (air temperature).…”
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Aaptamine-related alkaloid from the marine sponge Aaptos aaptos by Toshiyuki Hamada, Yoshito Matsumoto, Phan, Chin Soon, Takashi Kamada, Satoaki Onitsuka, Hiroaki Okamura, Tetsuo Iwagawa, Naomichi Arima, Fumito Tani, Charles S. Vairappan

“…Two compounds were tested for their cytotoxic potentials against adult T-cell leukemia (ATL) cells, and compound 1 showed moderate cytotoxic potential.…”
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Biosurfactants from marine Cyanobacteria collected in Malaysia, Sabah by Jakia Jerin Mehjabin, Liang Wei, Julie G. Petitbois, Taiki Umezawa, Fuyuhiko Matsuda, Charles S. Vairappan, Masaaki Morikawa, Tatsufumi Okino

“…The absolute configuration of 1 was determined by Marfey’s analysis of its hydrolysate and chiral-phase HPLC analysis after conversion and esterification with Ohrui’s acid, (1S,2S)-2- (anthracene-2,3-dicarboximido) cyclohexanecarboxylic acid. Compound 1 showed biosurfactant activity by an oil displacement assay. …”
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Kesan pemberian kadar baja NPK yang berbeza terhadap pertumbuhan dan hasil beberap varieti padi tradisional tempatan Sabah by Mohd Sahzari Mazari

“…VJ and 83 combination {TR8 variety and NPK fertilizer rate of 180: 120: 90 kg ha-1) showed the highest number of tillers which is 20:06 and 16.61. …”
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Rheology and gelling behaviour of Boehmite Sols by Md Aminul Islam, Chi, Chu Ming, Ravindra Pogaku, Chan, Eng Seng

“…The flocculation of the suspension at pH 4 to 1 showed to be favourable in term of enhanced density of boehmite.…”

A Study on the bacterial strain BRI 1 as a chitinolytic microorganism isolated from mangrove soil by Ng, Wui Ming, Wong, Clemente Michael Vui Ling, Ann Anton, Datin, Lee, Ping Chin

“…Crude chitinase activity of BRI 1 showed 8.61 Unit, a three-fold higher than the activity exhibited by Streptomyces griseus which only showed 2.54 U in a triplicate assay using chitin azure as enzymatic substrate. …”
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Synthesis of fluorene based alternating copolymers using direct arylation polymerization by Mohd Sani Sarjadi, Yap, Leong Khen, Xin, Lin Wong, Zuhair Jamain, Md Lutfor Rahman

“…The polymers obtained were characterized using FT-IR, NMR and UV-Vis spectroscopy. P1 shows two adsorption bands at λmax1 = 243 nm and λmax2 = 320 nm, whereas P2 also shows two adsorption bands at λmax1 = 243 nm and λmax2 = 427 nm. …”
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Geochemical assessment of heavy metal contamination in marine sediment cores from Usukan coastal beach, Kota Belud, Sabah by L. S. Yi, Junaidi Asis, Baba Musta

“…The sediment quality indices for geoaccumulation index (Igeo) and contamination factor (CF) low to moderate contamination level, while the pollution load index (0<PLI<1) shows minor Al pollution in the study area.…”
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Resource recovery from anaerobically digested liquor of wastewater screenings by Newati Wid, Nigel Horan

“…Precipitation at 1.56:1 showed that phosphorus removal efficiency was 68% and recovered 0.52g amorphous calcium carbonate. …”
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Characteristics and Properties of Biofilms Made fromPure Carrageenan Powder and Whole Seaweed (Kappaphycus sp.) by Eunice Lua Hanry, Loumi @ Noumie Surugau

“…As results, for colour difference and transparency, WS-1% showed higher ΔE at 17.09 ± 0.85 with highest opacity at 13.73 mm-1and least ΔE was at 2.73 ± 0.13for PC-5% with opacity at 0.49 mm-1. …”
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Characterization of Inducible HSP70 Genes in an Antarctic Yeast, Glaciozyma antarctica PI12, in Response to Thermal Stress by Nur Athirah Yusof, Jennifer Charles, Wan Nur Shuhaida Wan Mahadi, Abdul Munir Abdul Murad, Nor Muhammad Mahadi

“…Interestingly, GaHsp70-1 showed 2–6-fold higher expression than GaHsp70-2 after the heat and cold exposure. …”
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The effect of packaging and storage periods on physicochemical of moringa oleifera leaves by Nor Fadzillah Bacho

“…Tl (51.62%) was the highest of weight loss compared to T2 and D, while D (6.03%) had slightly reduction of weight loss during storage period. T1 showed change of colour of leaves obviously until day 4. …”
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Empirical Evaluation of Mutation Step Size in Automated Evolution of Non-Target-Based 3D Printable Objects by Jia Hui Ong, Jason Teo

“…From the results obtained, a mutation step size 0.1 shows a more stable population pool and were able to generate diverse and distinctive 3D objects.…”
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Physiological changes of giant grouper (Epinephelus lanceolatus) fed with high plant protein with and without supplementation of organic acid by Annita Yong Seok Kian, Dayang Nur Jazlyn binti Abang Zamhari, Rossita Shapawi, Li-Chao Zhuo, Yu-Hung Lin

“…Highest growth was seen in fish fed FM (p < 0.05), followed by SBM50 and SBM50 +1% showed the lowest growth. Better feed conversion ratio (FCR) and protein efficiency ratio (PER) was also observed in fish fed FM (p < 0.05) followed by fish fed SBM50 and SBM50 +1%. …”
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Anti-Acanthamoeba activity of a semi-synthetic mangostin derivative and its ability in removal of Acanthamoeba triangularis WU19001 on contact lens by Julalak Chuprom, Suthinee Sangkanu, Watcharapong Mitsuwan, Rachasak Boonhok, Wilawan Mahabusarakam, L. Ravithej Singh, Ekachai Dumkliang, Kritamorn Jitrangsri, Alok K. Paul, Sirirat Surinkaew, Polrat Wilairatana, Maria de Lourdes Pereira, Mohammed Rahmatullah, Christophe Patrice Andie Wiart, Sonia Marlene Rodrigues Oliveira, Veeranoot Nissapatorn

“…Interestingly, at the concentration ranges in which C1 showed the anti-Acanthamoeba effects (IC50 values ranging from 0.035–0.056 mg/mL), they were not toxic to Vero cells. …”
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Growth performance of Mission and Kyasuwa grasses (Pennisetum sp.) under different NPK ratios as potential slope cover by Afaff Emhemed Ettbeb, Zulfahmi Ali Rahman, Wan Mohd Razi Idris, Jumaat Adam, Sahibini Abd Rahim, Tukimat Lihan, Siti Norhafizah Ahmad Tarmidzi, Nurul Atiqah Mohd Azlam

“…Species treated with F1 showed higher value in all growth performance variables (height, dry biomass and chlorophyll content), if compared to that of F2 and NF treatments. …”
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Peripheral intravenous canula (PIVC) assessment skills among pediatric nurses: audit-based approach study by Deena @ Clare Thomas, Chong, Li Tsu, Drina Dalie, Rose A Nain, Renie Martha Joanes, CheristyTumbil

“…Results: Nurses communication skills to patient as in AC1 shows compliance rate of seventy six percent. The compliance rate can be explained that this study was done in the pedi¬atric setting. …”
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Effect of chicken manure biochar incorporated with potassium to the growth, yield and eating quality of glutinous maize planted on Silabukan Soil by Sierra Julius

“…For soil analysis test, treatment P1M3 (potassium 60 kg ha-1, chicken manure biochar 60 tonnes ha-1) showed the highest pH value (6.04), compared to the initial value (4.07). …”
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Dietary protein and lipid requirement of Marble Goby, Oxyeleotris Marmoratus by Annita Yong Seok Kian

“…The results of Experiment I showed that diet P45 which contained 48.6% protein supported highest growth, final BW, specific growth rate (SGR), protein efficient ratio (PER), nitrogen retention efficiency (NRE), apparent protein and lipid digestibility coefficient; and significant better feed conversion ratio (FCR) (P<0.05) than other treatments. …”
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Effects of fertilizers on growth and leaf nutrient content of clonal oil palm seedlings by Charis Saliun

“…Two separated factorial completely randomized design polybag experiments were conducted at Gomantong Estate, Kinabatangan, Sabah. Experiment one showed no significant differences between all fertilizer application methods and rates on the vegetative growth of the seedlings. …”
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