The right to safety is widely regarded as the most important concern for consumers. Given the increase in international trade of consumer products, consumer safety has become more challenging. Statistics show an increase in the number of injuries resulting from unsafe consumer products. Effective regulatory framework and enforcement is thus needed

ABSTRACT: Dengue infection detection methods, namely dengue serology test and Real-Time PCR, are only available in clinical laboratories or healthcare facilities. This is time-consuming and inconvenient for patients. Thus, a non-invasive on-site urinary diagnostic kit for dengue infection that requires no trained personnel for blood extraction woul

Biotransformation is acknowledged as one of the green chemistry methods to synthesis various analogues for further valorization of natural product compounds chemistry and bioactivities. It has huge advantage over chemical synthesis due to its cost-efficiency and higher selectivity. In this work, a xanthorrhizol derivatives, namely (7R,10S)-10,11-di

Dengue infection detection methods, namely dengue serology test and RealTime PCR, are only available in clinical laboratories or healthcare facilities. This is timeconsuming and inconvenient for patients. Thus, a non-invasive on-site urinary diagnostic kit for dengue infection that requires no trained personnel for blood extraction would be advanta

Globally, the halal industry is expected to have the potential to grow to about 2.4 trillion dollars by 2024. This is due to the “Halal” appendage to a product is not just a guarantee that the product is permitted for Muslims, but it has also become a global symbol for quality assurance and lifestyle choice. However, the halal industries in man

Halal detection technologies (HDTs) involve the latest tools to investigate products’ halal status, including food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, etc. The application of HDTs is acknowledged by the halal certification body (CB) worldwide since they become a confirmatory mechanism as part of the halal assurance system. However, analysts in halal-tes

This case study investigates the resilience and flexibility of supply chain mechanisms in a small to medium sized wholesale business (SME) based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It focuses on the company’s ability to handle and recover from disruptions in supply chain management. A critical issue is the impact on the SME’s resilience due to inadequate

No qualms, international student mobility has become a source of income for countries around the world. International students become more mobile, contributing to the university’s growth and diversity. It has also created competition by making higher institutions around the world develop strategies to attract them. This study explores the factors

Small and medium-sized enterprises are recognized as critical drivers of economic growth in various developing countries. Despite their achievements, SMEs in different sectors continue to face multiple challenges and issues. The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the most recent issues affecting SMEs' business operations, including Malaysia. Malaysian

Manual handling of heavy pipes for cleaning employs high risks to worker’s health such as gradual and cumulative deterioration of musculoskeletal system and acute trauma due to accidents. The advancement of technology has evolved tremendously over the past few years. However, the implementation of automation in tubular cleaning is still very new