Drawing from the teachings of the Qur’an about human unity and religious diversity and also the history of Islam-Buddhism coexistence, this chapter looks at the chances, challenges and opportunities for building Islam-Buddhism understanding in the age of rising Asian Islamophobia and Muslim-Buddhist conflicts in Asia. The chapter draws its conten

This study aims at exploring and evaluating the growth and distribution of scholarly publications relating to wāqf using the evolving Bibliometrics technique for the period 1914-2019. For the established period (1914-2019), a total of the 476 scholarly papers were extracted using Scopus database. Basic inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied

L-cysteine is a food additive that is used in bakery ingredient. It is used as stabilizer to soften the texture of bakery dough. However, the primary sources of L-cysteine could be controversial as it might derive from animal and human parts. This study aimed to differentiate the L-cysteine sources by using Attenuated Total Reflection Fourier Trans

Small and Medium Tourism Enterprises (SMTEs) contribute up to 70% of world pollution by consuming water, energy and producing solid waste. A similar scenario could be observed in the case of the Malaysian islands. Therefore, it is significant to understand SMITEs green operation performance level. Thus, this research aims to investigate into SMTEs

Photofunctionalization of titanium implants results in increasing hydrophilicity without altering the surface topography. Limited research has been done to observe the surface changes following UV irradiation and none have been performed on sandblasted acid-etched (SLA) titanium implants. Thus, this interventional experimental study aimed at assess

The occurrence of foodborne diseases and food poisoning due to the consumption of contaminated foods is increasing nowadays, thus become a major threat to food industries in particular. In order to overcome this problem, prevention must be taken at the early stages of food preparation like sanitization. Typically, chemically based antimicrobial san

Neck, back, and wrist pain have been commonly detected in people who work on the computer for long hours. These problems may lead to discomfort or injury and even extend to musculoskeletal disorders. The COVID-19 pandemic has further intensified remote working and online learning, exposing people to a much higher risk of ergonomics problems. Univer

The angle a newspaper takes to cover a story is known as framing. Media outlets' framing of sustainability concerns is a vital indicator of public opinion on these topics because the media is where most people obtain their information about these matters. To learn how Malaysian newspapers cover and frame issues related to sustainable energy, a

The study contributes to the aim of regional development policy in reducing regional disparities, by examining the spatial balance in socioeconomic development across the states of Malaysia based on composite development index (CDI). Besides, the study has attempted to understand the issues in the development gaps across Malaysian states by evaluat

Torch ginger or Etlingera elatior which belongs to the Zingiberaceae family is one of the most commonly known species of Etlingera. Torch ginger is popular in Southeast Asia where its inflorescences have various purposes in ornamental, medicinal and culinary. Due to its beautiful appearance, it is widely marketed as a promising ornamental plant. Fo