The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of perivitelline fluid (PVF) on the proliferation, chromosome aberration and mutagenicity of dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs). Crude extracts were prepared from the PVF collected from horseshoe crabs. For cytotoxicity test (MTT assay), the DPSCs were subjected to different concentrations of PVF crude e

Electroosmosis is especially effective in removing liquid from a highly compressible difficult-to-filter solid/liquid mixture. The extent of solid/liquid separation depends on the electroosmotic pressure gradient (Epg) which is a combination of applied electric field, the surface charge density of solid particles and the flow path structure in the

Earned Value Management (EVM) is a methodology that combines scope, schedule, and resource measurements to assess project performance and progress, it involves the integration of the three key elements of project which are schedule, work scope, and cost. Based on the literatures, various benefits have been associated with the use of EVM in project

The use of web applications has become a trend in many disciplines including education. In view of the influence of web application in education, this study examines web application technologies that could enhance undergraduates’ learning experiences, with focus on Quantity Surveying (QS) and Information Technology (IT) undergraduates. The object

Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) is an important economic tree crops in the tropic. However, more than 95 % of oil palms grown in Southeast Asia are on acid, low fertility and highly weathered soils. Optimum value of micronutrients in the soil was required to enhance the efficiency of use of macro-nutrients. Hence, to observe and predict the fertility

Sponges (Porifera) harbour diverse microorganisms which can be the potential source for microbial enzymes such as lipase. In this study, moderately halophilic lipase producing bacteria were isolated from sponges tissues collected near Balok, at Pahang coastal water. Out of 70 isolates that grew on tributyrin agar plate, only 7 isolates had produced

This paper provides an analysis of the local community response to the Lynas Advance Material Plant (LAMP) Project and the factors underlying their acceptance. A survey using a structured questionnaire, was conducted in 2013 (N=730). The predictors of risk acceptance by the host community: Fear + Trust, Benefits, and Confidence + Familiar (R2= 0.42

In-situ transesterification method is a simplified method for biodiesel production where the oil was simultaneously extracted and transesterified into alkyl ester in-situ in one single process. This process combines the steps of lipid (oil) extraction and transesterification. Methanol was used for the alcohol as it is widely available and economica

Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) essential oil has been widely used in cosmetic and perfume industries, in alternative medicines, as well as in food industry as natural food additives. This study aims to determine the effect of temperature and pressure of supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) by carbon dioxide on the yield and quality of patchouli esse

Aims: To detect the presence of porcine or bovine gelatins in dental prophylaxis pastes used in Malaysia by using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). Materials and Methods: Four brands of commonly used dental prophylaxis paste in Malaysia were collected and labelled A, B, C, and D. Pure porcine and bovine skin gelatins were used as cont