Briquettes from agricultural residues; an alternative clean and sustainable fuel for domestic cooking in Nasarawa State, Nigeria by Kpalo, Sunday Yusuf, Zainuddin, Mohamad Faiz

“…The paper concludes that briquettes could be economically and environmentally friendly alternative to fuelwood. …”
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Crossing weighted uncertainty scenarios assisted distribution-free metamodel-based robust simulation optimization by Parnianifard, Amir, Ahmad, Siti Azfanizam, Mohd Ariffin, Mohd Khairol Anuar, Ismail, Mohd Idris Shah

“…The applicability of the proposed method is illustrated through the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) inventory problem, according to uncertainty in the demand rate and holding cost.…”
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Current and prospective strategies on detecting and managing Colletotrichumfalcatum causing red rot of sugarcane by Hossain, Md Imam, Ahmad, Khairulmazmi, Siddiqui, Yasmeen, Saad, Norsazilawati, Rahman, Ziaur, Haruna, Ahmed Osumanu, Bejo, Siti Khairunniza

“…Among the disease-causing organisms, Colletotrichum falcatum Went causes the most significant economic loss (5–50%) in the sugarcane production due to red rot disease. …”
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Developing an integrative customer satisfaction model: an application of customer experience in Malaysian e-banking services by Bashir, Md Abdul, Ali @ Hamid, Mass Hareeza, Akther, Nafiza, Lam, Mun, Mohd Paiz, Nur Ain, Islam, Amirul

“…The emergence of e-banking since its inception has played a major role in the country’s economic development and boosting customer satisfaction. …”
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Energy behavior assessment of rice husk fibres reinforced polymer composite by Mohamed, Sity Ainy Nor, Zainudin, Edi Syams, Salit, Mohd Sapuan, Azaman, M. D., Tajul Arifin, Ahmad Mubarak

“…Natural fibre composites, possess characteristics that are beneficial towards the environment and ecosystem, completely biodegradable, renewable, offer strength and reliability of the material properties, and enhance economic development because of its ability in replacing synthetic composites. …”
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An overview of vertical farming: highlighting the potential in Malaysian high-rise buildings by Sengodan, Papathy

“…Vertical Farming (VF) has attracted considerable attention, both scholarly and economically, as a way forward to improve food security in urban areas. …”
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Low-carbon tourism approach as an alternative form for tourism development: a review for model development by Che Leh, Fauziah, Mohd Isa, Nor Kalsum, Ibrahim, Mohd Hairy, Ibrahim, Mansor, Mohd Yunos, Mohd Yazid, Ibrahim, Johan Afendi

“…A blueprint for a low-carbon recovery proposed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is also presented at the end of the paper. …”
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Mirror-mirror on the wall, what psychological effects of COVID-19 and strategies practiced can prevent deterioration of mental health by Malaysian of all? by Choe, Chai Tan, Zakaria, Noor Syamilah, Mohamad Yusop, Yusni, Abdrahim, Nur Aira

“…Many Malaysians who had gone through the strict Movement Control Orders (MCOs) imposed since March 2020 had to face the psychological effects of the consequent economic recession once again and adapt to their new daily routines under the MCOs. …”

Role of community development on marginalized internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Borno state, Northeast Nigeria by Sadat, Shehu, Wan Jaafar, Wan Munira, Rosnon, Mohd Roslan, Mohd Khir, Azlina

“…The paper found that efforts of community development towards the IDPs are being hindered by ravaging poverty and illiteracy, lack of information, economic challenges, social inclusion as well as some cultural factors in the country. …”

Thermogravimetric analysis properties of cellulosic natural fiber polymer composites: a review on influence of chemical treatments by Norizan, M. Nurazzi, Muhammad Rizal, M. Asyraf, M., Rayung, M. N., F. Norrrahim, S., S. Shazleen, M. S., A. Rani, Shafi, Ayu Rafiqah, Alias, Aisyah Humaira, M. H., M. Radzi, Sabaruddin, F. A., R., A. Ilyas, Zainudin, E.dy Syams, Abdan, Khalina

“…Natural fiber such as bamboo fiber, oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) fiber, kenaf fiber, and sugar palm fiber-reinforced polymer composites are being increasingly developed for lightweight structures with high specific strength in the automotive, marine, aerospace, and construction industries with significant economic benefits, sustainability, and environmental benefits. …”
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Animal coronavirus diseases: parallels with COVID-19 in humans by Lin, Chao Nan, Kuan, Rong Chan, Eng, Eong Ooi, Ming, Tang Chiou, Hoang, Minh, Hsueh, Po Ren, Ooi, Peck Toung

“…COVID-19 remains an important subject of intensive research owing to its huge impact on economic and public health globally. Based on historical archives, the first coronavirus-related disease recorded was possibly animal-related, a case of feline infectious peritonitis described as early as 1912. …”

Application of cost-benefit and break-even analysis for the development of stingless bees farming in Malaysia by Abdurofi, Ilmas, Ismail, Mohd Mansor, Ismail, Normaz Wana, Abdullah, Amin Mahir

“…The information about the economic and financial aspects of stingless bees farming is still limited along with some issues of high selling price and expenses. …”

A review on the factors contributing to non-communicable disease (NCD) among low-wage workers by Abdul Rahman, Haliza, Abu Bakar, Azrin Shah, Kadir Shahar, Hayati, Mohd Nazan, Ahmad Iqmer Nashriq

“…Low-wage workers significantly contribute to the nation’s continuous economic growth and prosperity. However, they were more vulnerable to non-communicable disease (NCD) than other workers, where, is mostly research focuses on Western countries-impose on large shares of the population in Asian countries has received far less attention. …”

Determination of factor in willingness to pay for firefly conservation in Kuala Selangor, Malaysia using contingent valuation method by Rosli, Nadirah, Samdin, Zaiton, W Mohamad, Wan Norhidayah, Mohamad Muslim, Huda Farhana

“…Firefly was categorized under non-market value, which by using WTP concept, it able to estimate the economic value of firefly conservation. Therefore, a face-to-face interview to identify factors that affect Willingness to Pay (WTP) for firefly conservation in Kuala Selangor, Malaysia. …”
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Evaluating urban agriculture program effectiveness using CIPP model: a review by Yusuf, Munifah Siti Amira, Man, Norsida, Mohamed Haris, Nur Bahiah, Ismail, Ismi Arif, Maruf, Amar

“…Individuals and organizations generally work in urban agriculture for general purposes: 1) enhancing their own health and economic circumstances; 2) improving their communities’ access to nutritious food; 3) enhancing their community wellbeing; and 4) developing a community and ecosystem. …”
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Protection Priority in Mountain Environment Using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) on Kinabalu Park, Sabah by Latip, Normah Abdul, Ahmad, A. Ghafar, Marzuki, Azizan, Rais, Nadiatul Sarah Muhammad

“…This is due to protected areas provide not only environmental benefits but also social and economic benefits to people and communities worldwide. …”
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An Empirical Study On The Contribution Of Lean Practices To Sustainable Manufacturing: The Role Of Lean Culture As Moderator by Nezhad, Mahzad Bandeh

“…Despite the importance of lean manufacturing in alleviating sustainable manufacturing issues and providing environmental, economic and social benefits to organizations, little is known about the effect of lean practices on triple bottom line of sustainability. …”
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Financial and contractual problems of construction projects in Iran by Khoshgoftar, Mohammad, Bakar, Abu Hassan Abu, Osman, Omar

“…The construction industry is vital for the development of any country. The pace of the economic growth of any nation can be measured by the development of physical infrastructures, such as buildings, roads and bridges. …”
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Towards the implementation of sustainable housing in Malaysia : awareness and readiness assessment framework by Jamaludin, Mazlina, Bakar, Abu Hassan Abu

“…The questions arise are what hinder the stakeholders to play their parts in sustainable housing even though the concept has been introduced two decades ago, to what extent do stakeholders aware of this concept and idea, and how far they are ready to take serious parts to work cooperatively towards achieving the objectives as stipulated in Agenda 21 which the overall human settlement objective is to improve the social, economic and environmental quality of human settlements and the living and working environments of all people, in particular the urban and rural poor. …”
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Identifying shrines area using radarsat Lembah Bujang, Kedah, Malaysia by Mohd Noor, Norzailawati, Roslan, Shairatul Akma, Md Ali, Zuraini, Abdullah, Alias

“…Lembah Bujang was an international cultural and commercial crossroad 2000 years age. Its history, economic potential and a unique socio – cultural, art and architecture and diplomatic relationship offer fertile ground for scholar investigation. …”
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