Graphene quantum dots (GQDs) are zero-dimensional carbon-based materials, while nanocellulose is a nanomaterial that can be derived from naturally occurring cellulose polymers or renewable biomass resources. The unique geometrical, biocompatible and biodegradable properties of both these remarkable nanomaterials have caught the attention of the sci

Designing the outdoor landscape in hot and humid climate requires a deep understanding as it has a significant impact on the internal environment of a building. The rise in air temperature normally affects the energy consumption for cooling the internal environment of building. In order to mitigate this issue, bioclimatic design is crucially needed

Menopause is a time of life where women make the transition from a reproductive stage to a non-reproductive stage. Although it is biologically universal, menopause experiences are not homogeneous in nature and there have been significant differences reported by women within and across culture. The objective of this study is two-fold: to investigate

Watermelon waste materials remained one of the important food grade agro-wastes generated by most hospitality industries in Southeast Asia and particularly in Malaysia. Jam was prepared from watermelon rind with different flavours (vanilla, pineapple, strawberry, lemon and no flavour). Five different samples were prepared at various compositions T1

Introduction: Normal sleep duration and sleep/wake patterns can vary markedly by individual, culture and lifestyle. Many people believe they have normal and quality sleep, however they may display undiagnosed sleep disturbances. Early detection can improve the condition and may prevent future long-term use of sleep medications. Sleep assessment and

The use of Oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) for bioethanol production requires lignin and hemicellulose removals to provide more enzyme accessibility during the subsequent enzymatic hydrolysis of cellulose to glucose. The well-known Dilute sulfuric acid (DS)-pretreatment degraded mainly the hemicellulose with minimal delignification. Oppositely,

The total phenol content (TPC) and antioxidant activities of methanol extracts from aerial parts of P.alba were studied. The results showed that stem bark contained the highest level of total phenols (7.17 ± 0.1947 mg GAE/g) while the lowest level was obtained from the flower (6.00 ± 0.244 mg GAE/g). The IC50 value of BHT (control) was 22.6 ± ug

Plumeria alba (Apocynaceae) has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of ulcers, herpes and scabies. The plant aerial parts (stem barks, leaves and flowers) were extracted using various solvents of different polarities, i.e.n- hexane, ethyl acetate, dichloromethane and methanol. In addition, the cold extraction using water was perform

S. pyogenes secrete a large array of molecules that might contribute to resistance against the human’s antimicrobial peptides (AMPs). Some of these are anchored in the cell-wall by enzymes called sortases and others are released from the cell after secretion. Two released proteins that have previously been reported to inhibit bactericidal effect

Vitamin B12, which is essential for brain function and a variety of chemical reactions in the body, can be found naturally only in animal foods. Insufficient intake of vitamin B12 lead to vitamin B12 deficiency which is common among strict vegetarians due to their limited intake of animal-based foods. However, extensive studies showed that macroalg