Seaside resort hotels in Sabah: current challenges, opportunities and threats by Jennifer Chan Kim Lian

“…Data analysis was carried out via a qualitative thematic analysis and informal quantification methods which involves simple frequency counts. The sample consists of all the seaside resort operators in Sabah; a total of 15 (ranging from small, budget and mid-sized) seaside resort establishments based on the list provided by Tourism Malaysia. …”
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Antagonistic effects of Lactobacillus plantarum 0612 on the adhesion of selected foodborne enteropathogens in various colonic environments by Li Ying Jessie Lau, Fook, Yee Chye

“…It was observed that the viable count of E. coli significantly reduced by 5.10 log CFU/ml after 8 h of exposure at colonic pH 5.0. …”
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An Update on the Bird Population in Gaya Island by Emily A. Gilbert, Jephte Sompud, Oswald A. Igau, Maklarin Lakim, Rimi Repin, Alim Biun

“…The method that was being used was solely standard point count method in three selected sampling trails for six months of survey. …”
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Development of canned tausi decapterus maruadsi fish mixed with black jelly mushroom by Mohd Nazri Abdul Rahman, Augustine Bitih, Nor Hayati Muhammad

“…The microbiological test had shown that the best formulation was safe to be consumed as the total plate count for bacteria was 3.3 x 106 cfu/g while yeast and mold were 4.4 x 106 cfu/g on the sixth week of storage. …”
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An investigation to offer conclusive recommendations on suitable benefit/cost criteria-based normalization methods for TOPSIS by Anath Rau Krishnan, Mohamad Rizal Hamid, Geoffrey Harvey Tanakinjal, Mohammad Fadhli Asli, Bonaventure Boniface, Mohd Fahmi Ghazali

“…The procedure was devised based on three evaluation metrics: the average Spearman’s rank correlation, average Pearson correlation, and standard deviation metrics, combined with the Borda count technique. • The first study examined the suitability of ten benefit/cost criteria-based normalization methods over TOPSIS. • Users should combine the sum-based method and vector method into the TOPSIS application for safer decision-making. • The maximum method (version I) or Jüttler’s-Körth’s method has an identical effect on TOPSIS results.…”
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Diversity, Encounter Rate and Detection of Non-Volant Nocturnal Mammals on Two Malaysian Islands by Priscillia Miard, Foo, Kai Xin, Sapphire Hampshire, Nik Fadzly Nik Rosely, Henry Bernard, Nadine Ruppert

“…We conducted night transect line and point count surveys following pre-existing paths in Penang Island and Langkawi Island between 2019 and 2020. …”
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Genetic algorithm based network coding in wireless ad hoc networks by Tan, Shee Eng

“…The expected transmissions count metric (ETX) for AGACAR is 22.27% fewer than store-and-forward and 16.33% fewer than network coding in wireless network transmission and forwarding structure COPE).…”
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Aerial imagery paddy seedlings inspection using deep learning by Anuar, Mohamed Marzhar, Abdul Halin, Alfian, Perumal, Thinagaran, Kalantar, Bahareh

“…One of the disadvantages is that the studies aim to detect and count all the paddy seedlings to determine planting density. …”

A narrative review of the impact of forest rehabilitation programs on soil quality in Peninsular Malaysia by Karam, D.S., Ibrahim, Z., Rani, R., Wahid, A.R.A., Kadir, Z.A., Salleh, M.S.A., Abdul-Hamid, H., Rajoo, K.S., Ibrahim, M.H.M., Azhar, M.A.A., Zulperi, D., Abdu, A.

“…The impact of forest rehabilitation in relation to soil properties comprising soil compaction, moisture, acidity, macronutrients, cation exchange capacity, microbial count, microbial enzymatic activity, and microbial biomass is discussed. …”

Effectiveness of intensive perioperative nutrition therapy among adults undergoing gastrointestinal and oncological surgery in a public hospital: study protocol for a pragmatic ran... by Abdul A’zim, A’ishah Zafrah, Abu Zaid, Zalina, Mohd Yusof, Barakatun Nisak, Jabar, Mohd Faisal, Mohd Shahar, Aainaa Syarfa

“…All data will be collected during a face-to-face interview, anthropometric measurement, blood sampling (albumin, white blood count, hemoglobin, and c-reactive protein), handgrip strength, and postoperative complications. …”

Efficacy of single and multi-strain probiotics on in vitro strain compatibility, pathogen inhibition, biofilm formation capability, and stress tolerance by Puvanasundram, Puvaneswari, Chong, Chou Min, Sabri, Suriana, Mohd Yusoff, Md Sabri, Lim, Keng Chin, Karim, Murni

“…MSP1 in the co-culture assay reduced (p < 0.05) A. hydrophila count from 9.89 ± 0.1 CFU mL−1 to 2.14 ± 0.2 CFU mL−1. …”

Magnetic exposure using Samarium Cobalt (SmCO5) increased proliferation and stemness of human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells (hUC-MSCs) by Abdul Hamid, Haslinda, Ramasamy, Rajesh, Mustafa, Mohd Kamarulzaki, Sarmadi, Vahid Hosseinpour, Miskon, Azizi

“…At passage 3, hUC-MSCs (1 × 104) were exposed to 21.6 mT SMF by a direct exposure (DE) showed a significantly higher cell count (p < 0.05) in the growth kinetics assays with the shortest population doubling time relative to indirect exposure and negative control. …”

Statistical global investigation of pre-earthquake anomalous geomagnetic diurnal variation using superposed epoch analysis by Yusof, Khairul Adib, Abdullah, Mardina, Abdul Hamid, Nurul Shazana, Ahadi, Suaidi, Ghamry, Essam

“…The subsequent SEA revealed statistically significant increases in anomaly counts before the occurrence of EQs for all three geomagnetic components. …”

Different hydrophilic polyglycerol fatty acid esters interact with fat crystals and proteins at the interface to co-stabilize highly unsaturated whipped emulsions by Han, Wanjun, Chai, Xiuhang, Sun, Yanwen, Zaaboul, Farah, Tan, Chin-Ping, Liu, Yuanfa

“…The M-7D emulsion exhibited a higher nucleation rate, featuring a greater count of crystal nuclei at the interface. Simultaneously, the interfacial protein content in the M-7D emulsion was lower compared to the other samples, diminishing from 2.5 mg/mL to 0.6 mg/mL as pressure increased. …”

An analysis of low complexity of 5G-MIMO communication system based CR using hybrid filter detection by Algriree, Waleed, Sulaiman, Nasri, Isa, Maryam, Sahbudin, Ratna K. Z., Hassan, Siti L. M., Hmood Salman, Emad, Alghrairi, Mokhalad

“…Also, evaluation of the operating parameters such as SNR, the antenna count, the signal span, and power as well as computational complexity was done. …”

First report of Pentastomida in Asian water monitor lizard (Varanus salvator) in Bulung Hamlet, Jekulo District, Kudus Regency, Central Java, Indonesia by Yimer, Nurhusien, Nairiza, Muhammad Vistawan, Sudjarwo, Sri Agus, Lestari, Tita Damayanti

“…The number of Pentastomides found in the Asian water monitor lizard cannot always indicate the actual degree of infection if only the adult and larval phase parasites are counted in the lungs of the Asian water monitor lizard, so it is also necessary to calculate the number of worm eggs per gram of feces as well as examination of other tissues because Pentastomides can migrate to the lungs of the Asian water monitor lizard through various body tissues.…”

Sourdough powder: physicochemical, microbiological properties and shelf-life stability in different package type by Hajar-Azhari, Siti, Mohd Roby, Bizura Hasida, Jemain, Siti Noorafiqah, Meor Hussin, Anis Shobirin

“…The viability of both lactic acid bacteria and yeast count in sourdough powder when packed in vacuumed aluminum foil laminated pouch showed higher stability for 90 days (6.18 log CFU/g and 6.82 log CFU/g) but reduced to below detection limit after 120 days (5.54 and 5.94 log CFU/g). …”

Aspects Of Taxonomy And Population Parameters Of Holothuroid (Aspidochirotida: Holothuroidea) In Pulau Kapas, Terengganu, Malaysia by Siti Nuraini

“…Other holothurians were less than 3% of the total holothurians counted in the study areas. The mean density at the five stations showed variation. …”
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Effect of Javanese turmeric (Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb.) extract on natural microflora of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus sajur-caju) and its sensory acceptability by Lew, Kok Fang, Goh, G. L., Radu, Son, Rukayadi, Yaya

“…The relative best combination between antimicrobial ability and sensory acceptability can be achieved with 0.05% rhizome extract where it showed a significant bacterial population reduction (P<0.05) of 0.81, 0.73 and 5.54 log10 CFU/g for total plate count, B. cereus and Pseudomonas spp., as well as a higher mean scores for the tested sensory. …”
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Genera of arbuscular mycorrhiza occurring within the rhizospheres of Octomeles sumatrana and Anthocephalus chinensis in Niah, Sarawak, Malaysia. by Chubo, John Keen, Ong, Kian Huata, Md. Jais, Hasnah, Mardatin, Noor Faiqoh, Nik Ab. Majid, Nik Muhamad

“…Results revealed that the properties of rhizosphere soils and the composition of arbuscular mycorrhiza varied with location. Based on the spore count method, the mean number of spores ranged from 45–142 per 50 g dry soil. …”
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