The widespread deposition of microplastics (<5.0 mm) in the marine environment have appeared to be pervasive across the globe. It has led to major attention of many researchers to study this problem. Despite the amount of work conducted to understand these infamous microplastics, there is still no standard procedure for microplastics extraction

Microfinance is an important tool in promoting financial inclusion, which has attracted global attention. More countries are offering microfinance with the support of the government, specialized organizations, and financial institutions. Microfinance is regarded as a means to promote inclusive growth. Therefore, this study analyzes the issues, chal

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the most common brain motor disorder, characterized by a substantial loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNpc). Motor impairments, such as dyskinesia, bradykinesia, and resting tremors, are the hallmarks of PD. Despite ongoing research, the exact PD pathogenesis remains elusive due to th

Living in peace is, perhaps, a term or a situation that is longed for by every community in the world. Living in peace may mean to live in a harmonious life, to be secure and prosperous, and/or to love one another in a community. In many cultures in the world, people can find the concept of peace, such as in language, worldview, art and others. How

We assessed the antibacterial activity of fresh garlic juice extract against Vibrio spp. isolated from hybrid grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus x Epinephelus lanceolatus). The disc diffusion method was conducted to evaluate five concentrations of fresh garlic juice extract against Vibrio alginolyticus, Vibrio vulnificus, and Vibrio parahaemolyticu

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the most prevalent brain motor disorder and is frequently regarded as an idiopathic and sporadic disease due to its unclear etiology. Although the pathological mechanisms of PD have already been investigated at various omics levels, no disease-modifying drugs are currently available. At the moment, treatments can only

The Pusu River and its tributaries that flow through the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Gombak campus have been suffering from river pollution for years. Hence, one of the efforts that can be made to address this issue is the rehabilitation of polluted rivers. Since the cost of treating the polluted rivers is high, proper measures

Abstract For underwater observation and exploration, the accurate measurement of few basic parameters is very important. During measurement process underwater noise plays an adverse effect, so noise measurement is essential to refine the result of other parameters. Sound, distance, and fish population measurements are common activities in oceanogra

The fruit of Phaleria macrocarpa have been traditionally used as an antidiabetic remedy in Malaysia and neighbouring countries. Despite its potential for diabetes treatment, no scientific study has ever been conducted to predict the inhibitor interaction of the protein α-glucosidase identified in an extract prepared with a non-conventional extra

Microtakaful is a specialised financial product that serves the financial needs of society’s poor and vulnerable segments. The presence of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a massive impact on all sectors of society, especially the B40 group. Therefore, the need for financial products to support the B40 group is essential. The main objective