Effects of processing factors and polymer retention on the performance of phenolictreated wood by Purba, Tri Padukan, Ashaari, Zaidon, Bakar, Edi Suhaimi, Md. Tahir, Paridah

“…The emission of formaldehyde was highly dependent on weight per cent gain and could be successfully reduced when urea was incorporated into the phenolic resin. …”
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Encapsulation of multi-enzymes on waste clay material: preparation, characterization and application for tapioca starch hydrolysis by Edama, Nurul Aini, Sulaiman, Alawi, Ku Hamid, Ku Halim, Abd Rahim, Siti Noraida, Samsu Baharuddin, Azhari, Mokhtar, Mohd Noriznan

“…It also showed that the enzymes were successfully encapsulated within the alg-WC beads. The activity of the immobilized enzymes was studied at different clay concentrations. …”
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Enhanced biocatalytic esterification with lipase-immobilized chitosan/graphene oxide beads by Lau, Siaw Cheng, Lim, Hong Ngee, Basri, Mahiran, Masoumi, Hamid Reza Fard, Ahmad Tajudin, Asilah, Huang, Nay Ming, Pandikumar, Alagarsamy, Chia, Chi Hua, Andou, Yoshito

“…The X-ray diffraction pattern showed that the graphene oxide was successfully embedded within the structure of the chitosan. …”
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Estimation of the aboveground biomass in a Dillenia suffruticosa stand, Malaysia by Kueh, Roland Jui Heng, Onichandran, Suresh, Mohamad Suhailiee, Khairul Annuar, Sait, Muaish, Sam, Sylvester, Empin, George Bala

“…The high variability of the estimated total biomass in each study plot indicated that the stand was at different stages of succession, but the low biomass accumulation is a reflection of severely degraded conditions and may require a longer period for recovery. …”
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Impact strength and flexural properties enhancement of methacrylate silane treated oil palm mesocarp fiber reinforced biodegradable hybrid composites by Eng, Chern Chiet, Ibrahim, Nor Azowa, Zainuddin, Norhazlin, Ariffin, Hidayah, Wan Yunus, Wan Md Zin

“…Water absorption test shows that addition of less hydrophilic silane treated OPMF successfully reduces the water uptake of hybrid composites.…”
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Local communities' perceptions towards economic impacts from ecotourism development in Klim Karst Geoforest Park, Langkawi by Ahmad, Nurul Azwa, Shuib, Ahmad, Ramachandran, Sridar, Mohammad Afandi, Syamsul Herman

“…On the others hands the local authorities are responsible to plays as a vital role to bring a successful tourism development in KKGP and to maintain the increasing number of tourist that will keep coming to the destination and at the same time local community be able to get benefit from it.…”
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Adaptation and attenuation of fowl adenovirus in mammalian cell line by Mohamed Sohaimi, Norfitriah, Bejo, Mohd Hair, Abdul Rahman, Omar, Ideris, Aini, Mat Isa, Nurulfiza

“…It was further confirmed that the CPE belong to FAdV by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and sequence analysis. The virus successfully adapted and attenuated up to P5 with presence of amino acids changes. …”
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Two electrodes system: performance on ECG, FECG and EMG detection by Jamaluddin, Nurul Fauzani, Ahmad, Siti Anom, Mohd Noor, Samsul Bahari, Wan Hasan, Wan Zuha, Kamal, Mustaffa, Aminnudin, Azan, Abd. Kadir Bakti, Zulkifli

“…The electrocardiogram, fetal electrocardiogram and electromyogram are successfully detected using the propose system but with several filtering stages. …”
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Subsolidus solution and oxide ionic conductivity of Nd-substituted bismuth yttria fluorites by Rahman, N., Tan, Kar Ban, Zainal, Zulkarnain, Khaw, Chwin Chieh, Chon, Mun Ping

“…Pure phase Bi1.6Y0.4-xNdxO3 solid solution with x = 0.00, 0.10 and 0.20 was successfully synthesised via conventional solid state method at 850°C in 21 h. …”
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Effects of enriching goat meat with n − 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on meat quality and stability by Abuelfatah, Kamaleldin, Abu Bakar @ Zakaria, Md Zuki, Goh, Yong Meng, Sazili, Awis Qurni

“…Feeding linseed had successfully increased n − 3 PUFA in goat meat. The increments in 18:3 n − 3 were 682% and 975% for L10 and L20, respectively, compared to L0. …”
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A quick protocol to facilitate the selection of putative delayed ripening transgenic papaya lines for field evaluation by Sekeli, Rogayah, Abdullah, Janna Ong, Namasivayam, Parameswari, Muda, Pauziah, Abu Bakar, Umi Kalsom, Wee, Chien Yeong

“…Overall, the findings in this study revealed that reduction of ethylene was successful in the Eksotika papaya by manipulating the ACC oxidase 2 using the antisense technique. …”
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Application of waste raw and composted recycled paper mill sludge on orthosiphon stamineus and its effects on heavy metals in soil by Abdullah, Rosazlin, Ishak, Che Fauziah, Kadir, Wan Rasidah, Abu Bakar, Rosenani

“…Hence, the waste paper mill sludge can be successfully used as soil amendment in acidic soil without any serious threat. …”
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Bachelor’s degree in German studies and then? the professional development of the 2008 BA German graduates from Universiti Putra Malaysia by Torsten, Schaar, Selke, Raimond, Ogasa, Nicole, Ang, Lay Hoon

“…Methodology/Technique: The group of 2008 graduates has been chosen to provide initial data via in-depth interviews, questionnaires and social media groups, which allowed the conclusion that studying BA German at UPM combined with a business-related minor subject is a proven formula for a successful and quick entry into the Malaysianjob market. …”
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Wi-Fi signal strengths database construction for indoor positioning systems using Wi-Fi RFID by Narzullaev, Anvar, Selamat, Mohd Hasan

“…Nowadays, fingerprinting based Wi-Fi positioning systems successfully provide location information to mobile users. …”
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Segmentation and characterization of masses in breast ultrasound images using active contour by Jumaat, Abdul Kadir, Wan Abdul Rahman, Wan Eny Zarina, Ibrahim, Arsmah, Mahmud, Rozi

“…Experimental result shows that from fifty masses tested, the Balloon Snake successfully segment the masses with accuracy of 95.71%. …”
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Redefining the suitable retirement age: comparative and critical analysis from different countries by Nangkula, Utaberta, Alewi, Luqman, Khodabuccus, Muhammad Zeeshan Irfaan, Mohd Yunus, Mohd. Yazid, Ismail, Nor Atiah, Ismail, Sumarni

“…Developed countries has more successful result of actual retirement age because the government has revised the law concerning stabilization of employment of older person which takes effect, and the mandatory retirement age which increase incrementally the rate of one year of age every three years, until 2025. …”
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Simulation of rice yield under water and salinity stress in Rasht area using AquaCrop model by Amiri, Ebrahim, Araji, Hamidreza Ahmadzadeh, Wayayok, Aimrun, Rezaei, Mojtaba

“…In this study, AquaCrop model version 4.0 with additional salinity module was used for calibration and validation in two successive years at Rasht rice Research Institute that is located nearby Rasht city. …”
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Compare and Measure Selfishness Detection (CMSD) mechanism: promptness and accuracy by Samian, Normalia, Ahmad Zukarnain, Zuriati, Abdullah, Azizol, Mohd Hanapi, Zurina

“…Node in wireless multihop networks requires cooperation from peer neighbours to relay packets towards intended destination in ensuring optimal rate of successful data transmission. However, willingness of node to cooperate cannot be guaranteed due to the need to conserve resources that compelling selfish behaviour. …”
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Improved pre-treatment protocol for scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analysis of selected tropical microalgae by Yau, Sook Kun, Md. Yusoff, Fatimah, Khong, Nicholas Mun Hoe, Foo, Su Chern, Lai, J. I.

“…In this study, short period of chemical fixation and optimum separation forces, at 3213 x g for 3 min during every chemical solution change, were successfully established with high quality SEM images. …”
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Case study on lean manufacturing system implementation in batch printing industry Malaysia by Tang, Sai Hong, Ng, Tan Ching, Chong, Wei Jian, Chen, Kah Pin

“…Lean Manufacturing is a popular tool to be implemented in printing industry fields for the purpose of achieving the successful production goals and it is a well-organized method used to eliminate the waste or non-value added activities. …”
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