Streamlined boiling lysis DNA extraction for Gram-positive aquaculture pathogen Streptococcus agalactiae by Habib, Syahir, Azmai, Mohammad Noor Amal, Md Yasin, Ina-Salwany, Masdor, Noor Azlina

“…Extracted DNA was assessed using spectrophotometry, electrophoresis, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) while its stability was inspected after five months of storage. The findings revealed variations in DNA yield, purity and integrity among the extraction methods. …”

Hybrid nanofluid radiative flow across a permeable convective moving surface with heat generation: numerical and statistical approach by Wahid, Nur Syahirah, Mustafa, Mohd Shafie, Md Arifin, Norihan, Khashi’ie, Najiyah Safwa, Pop, Ioan

“…To optimize heat transfer enhancement, the study employs response surface methodology (RSM) to refine key parameters—specifically thermal radiation, heat generation, and the Biot number—with the goal of achieving maximum heat transfer efficiency. Findings indicate a notable increase in heat transfer efficiency when employing a 2% volume fraction of copper in the hybrid nanofluid compared to lower concentrations (1–1.5%). …”

Grass fields play a greater role in maintaining avian biodiversity in urban landscapes than roadsides by Bichi, H. M., Azhar, Badrul, Yahya, Muhammad Syafiq, Hadi, Muhamad Amir, Ogunjinmi, A. A., Kamarudin, Norizah, Norhisham, Ahmad R.

“…Omnivores were the most abundant guild, while carnivores were the least abundant. These findings contribute to our understanding of avian biodiversity dynamics in urban landscapes and emphasize the importance of managing habitats such as roadsides and grass fields to support thriving bird populations in urban environments.…”

Development of rice production sustainability index in MADA, Malaysia by Ajidasile, Oluwagbemisola Hannah

“…The empirical result of the multiple regression analysis shows that there is a strong correlation (R = 0.902) between the factors affecting sustainability and those predicted by the regression model. Based on the findings, it can concluded that rice production is highly sustainable in the area and the strategy to help the paddy farmers understand the possible reasons for using less of external inputs were convincing for motivating the farmers to adopt sustainable practice in the MADA.…”
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Efficacy of inactivated pasteurella multocida against the bacterial infections in broiler chickens by Koh, Sien Ling

“…Gross lesions for the dead chickens reveled generalized congestion in the liver and kidneys while no significant gross lesion seen in sacrificed chickens. Histopathology findings for the dead chickens reveled severe congestion with severe necrosis and degeneration of hepatocytes. …”
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Knowledge, attitude and practice in burn first aid among nursing student at school of health sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia by Munir, Muhammad Shafiq

“…Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that assessed participants' knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning burn first aid. The findings reveal that the mean knowledge score was 3.802, with 88 respondents (52.4%) demonstrating good knowledge of burn first aid. …”
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Pre-shift anxiety and its factors influencing among nursing students during clinical placement in Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus by Ting, Veronica Lim Mei

“…However, self-confidence and sense of belongingness are not the main factors that influence the students to have pre-shift anxiety. Nevertheless, the findings of this study provide insight for the healthcare authorities or healthcare schools regarding the issues of pre-shift anxiety among healthcare students and healthcare professionals. …”
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Application of nanobubbles in floating kinetics models for efficient oil removal from produced water by Daud, M F C, Khamidun, M H, Mohamed, R M S R, Ali, U F M, Razi, M A M

“…The fully mixed factor model, improved gas/solid adsorption model, and second-order model demonstrated excellent fitting performance at different contact times. These findings deepen our understanding of the oil removal efficiency of nanobubbles, emphasizing the significance of factors like concentration, contact time, and the selection of appropriate kinetic models. …”
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Risk assessment of pushing and pulling (RAPP) among mechanics at tyre service center by Kamarudzaman, Mazlina, Abdol Rahman, Mohd Nasrull, Mohd Zaki, Nurul Elyna Asyiqen

“…The study found that various risk factors, such as posture, work pattern, and equipment condition, significantly impacted the mechanical load on the low back, shoulders, and elbows during pushing and pulling activities. These findings were statistically significant, with a p-value of 0.000.. …”
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Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting from the Roof and Attics of a Building by Abubakar, Saleh Umar, Jumaat, Siti Amely, Yakubu, Babangida, Haruna, Yau Shuaibu, Abdulrahman, Suleiman

“…The results show that the TEG generated power output ranging from 217 mW to 1.99 W throughout the day, 5.97 mW to 13.8 mW in the morning, and 6.8 mW to 36.9 mW in the evening. Furthermore, The finding also reveals that the attic side has the capacity to store thermal energy, which can be harnessed owing to the fast heat transfer to the surroundings during the convection process. …”
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Influence Of Different Ratios Of Gdc-Sdc On Ssc/Gdc–Sdc Dual Composite Cathode For Intermediate-Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells by Roslan, Mohammad Fikrey, Abd Rahman, Hamimah, Azmi, Mohd Azham, MohdTukimon, Mohd Faizal, Jaidi, Zolhafizi, Abdul Ghani, Muhammad Zul Idzham

“…The dual composite cathodes produced an acceptable porosity (40%–50%) of the cathode component for SOFC application. Finally, the findings of this study significantly contribute to the investigation of SSC/GDC– SDC as a potential dual composite cathode material for IT-SOFCs.…”
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Optimizing hybrid energy systems for remote communities in Asia’s least developed countries by Prum, Mengly, Goh, Hui Hwang, Zhang, Dongdong, Dai, Wei, Kurniawan, Tonni Agustiono, Goh, Kai Chen

“…Hybrid optimization multiples for electric renewables (HOMER) is used as a tool for techno-economic analysis and finding the possible combination of solar PV, wind, diesel, and battery. …”
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Parametric optimisation of microhardness on heat-treated electroless Ni-YSZ cermet coating by Baba, N. Bahiyah, Ghazali, A. S., Abdul Rahman, A. H., Sharif, S.

“…The surface characterisation was analysed using Cambridge Stereoscan 90 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) coupled with Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis (EDXA). Findings: The optimum condition in obtaining high microhardness on Ni-YSZ cermet coating is evaluated by statistical tool ANOVA in Minitab20 software. …”

Unveiling optimal car alarm’s sound pressure level (SPL) for effective alerting of drivers on locked children in cars: Insights from a physical survey. by Murali, R., Shahriman, A. B., Mohamed, M., Razlan, Z. M., H. Rani, M. F., Abashah, A., Ahmad, Y., A.Ali, M. H., Sunan, S., Khudzari, J.

“…Two mathematical models were constructed through this study to predict the maximum allowable distance and the time before the alarm sound is no longer effective in alerting the drivers. The findings of this study will be useful to regulators and car manufacturers in establishing a framework for determining the optimal SPL of the car alarm for an effective CPD system.…”
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Synthesis and performance analysis of a polysulfone braid-supported hollow fiber membrane for natural gas purification by Imtiaz, Aniqa, Kamaludin, Roziana, Othman, Mohd. Hafiz Dzarfan, Jilani, Asim, Khan, Imran Ullah, Muhammad Ayub, Muhammad Ayub, Samuel, Ojo, Iftikhar, Musawira

“…Mechanical strength testing revealed that 21_3 PSF BRHF (68.2 MPa) fabricated in this study outperformed conventional self-supported PSF hollow fiber membranes (9.44 MPa), as reported in the literature. These findings underscore the potential of BRHF membranes for natural gas purification, although further improvements are still possible.…”

Empowering Generation Z accountants in the era of data complexity and open innovation: nurturing big data analytics, diagnostic, and forensic accounting skills by Imjai, Narinthon, Swatdikun, Trairong, Rungruang, Prasit, Basiruddin, Rohaida, Aujirapongpan, Somnuk

“…Path analysis conducted using the SmartPLS program affirmed significant relationships: BAS significantly influences both DS (H1, β=0.817, p<0.001) and FAS (H2, β=0.391, p<0.001), while DS notably impacts FAS (H3, β=0.484, p<0.001), concurrently serving as a mediator between BAS and FAS (H4, β=0.395, p<0.001). These findings suggest the imperative need for curriculum development and tailored training programs aimed at enriching these skills among emerging accountants. …”
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Insight into copper and iron ion sequestration from liquid-phase environment by microcrystalline cellulose biosorbent: experimental and modelling analyses by Abdullah, Mohammad, Abdullah, Luqman Chuah, Adeyi, Abel Adekanmi, Md. Jamil, Siti Nurul Ain, Choong, Thomas Shean Yaw, Abd. Majid, Rohah

“…According to the study’s findings, poisonous heavy metals can be successfully removed from aquatic environments using eco-friendly microcrystalline cellulose.…”

Synergistic antibacterial effect of Persicaria odorata synthesised silver nanoparticles with antibiotics on drug-resistant bacteria. by Abdul Hadi, Atieya, Nik Malek, Nik Ahmad Nizam, Matmin, Juan, Asraf, Muhammad Hariz, Susanto, Hendra, Mohammad Din, Shahrulnizahana, Shamsuddin, Mustaffa

“…However, the disc diffusion result exhibit a significant increase in the inhibition zone when ampicillin-AgNPs, cefoxitin-AgNPs and chloramphenicol-AgNPs were used in combination. In short, the findings of this study showed that AgNPs exhibit a promising synergy when used in combination with antibiotics, opening up possibilities for future combination therapies against antibiotic-resistant pathogens.…”

Implications of contextual ambidexterity and digital platform capability on SME performance: the role of absorptive capacity as a moderator by Ramdan, Mohamad Rohieszan, Abdullah, Nor Liza, Abd. Aziz, Nurul Ashykin, Mohd. Fuzi, Nursyazwani, Ong, Sharon Yong Yee, Ab. Wahab, Nur Yuhainis

“…Overall, this study contributes to the current literature by highlighting contextual ambidexterity and digital platform capabilities as critical dynamic capabilities for SMEs. The findings demonstrate that organisational learning elements represented by absorptive capacity could strengthen the interplay of dynamic capabilities to achieve the competitive advantage. …”
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Modelling and integrating of experimental analysis for predicting the parameters of kenaf fibre-reinforced concrete beam-column joint by Ayeni, Ige Samuel, Mohamad Jamaludin, Yatim, Abdul Shukor Lim, Nor Hasanah

“…Kenaf fibre increased joint shear load, load at first crack, stiffness, ductility, ultimate load, and energy absorption by 4.89% to 28.5%, 10.12% to 34.1%, 6.65% to 10.74%, 14.71% to 52.06%, 10.52% to 25%, and 10% to 50.99%, respectively. These findings show that machine learning has clarified performance in the prediction aspect and proposed high accuracy of joint parameters.…”
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