The aim of this study was to extract microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) from cocoa pod husk (Theobroma cacao L.) via alkaline treatment and ultrasonication. The sieved cocoa pod husk (CPH) was treated with 2% w/v sodium hydroxide (NaOH) for 5h at 80oC in a water bath. Then, it was bleached by aqueous dilution of hydrogen peroxide at 75oC followed by

Mutakhir kini, kahwin lewat telah menjadi suatu fenomena yang semakin membimbangkan masa depan negara membangun seperti Malaysia. Beberapa pendekatan telah dilakukan oleh pihak-pihak berwajib dalam usaha menyelesaikan permasalahan ini. Salah satu pendekatan kontroversial yang telah dicadangkan adalah dengan melaksanakan poligami. Pada asasnya, perk

This paper introduces an in-depth discussion of the various interpretations of what fashion is, and the items considered as part and parcel of fashion. Generally fashion is seen as an object of beautification for women, yet it brings new meanings to their lives when it enhances self- confidence, facilitates the communication of their self-identity

Parenting is one of the important elements that contribute optimum human development. There are number of ways parents can acquire parenting skills including through intervention program. Family intervention programs have been found to be one of the effective strategies for educating the public, particularly parents about parenting issues and skill

Cosmos caudatus, which is a commonly consumed vegetable in Malaysia, is locally known as “Ulam Raja”. It is a local Malaysian herb traditionally used as a food and medicinal herb to treat several maladies. Its bioactive or nutritional constituents consist of a wide range ofmetabolites, including glucosinolates, phenolics, amino acids, organic a

For social, emotional and cognitive development of the human being, Social Networking Sites (SNSs) provide an important milieu that eventually leads the human experience to the new era. Malaysia is one of the top countries where social networking sites are adopted faster. The purpose of this study is to determine the factors influencing the Malaysi

Turbidity and suspended solids concentration promotes a number of negative effects on freshwater ecosystems. Conventionally suspended solids and turbidity are removed from raw water by various chemical coagulants but most of them are costly and non-ecofriendly. Whereas, the bioflocculants are environment-friendly and could be used as coagulants. Ex

Surface and ground water contain both dissolved and suspended particles. Coagulation and flocculation processes are used to separate the suspended solids portion from the water. Conventionally suspended solids and turbidity are removed from raw water by various chemical coagulants but most of them are costly and non-ecofriendly. Whereas, the bioflo

Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) can be used as rheology modifiers in foods, paints, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products as well as fillers in composite materials. It can be isolated from different lignocellulosic materials using different technologies. In this study, MFC was produced from the substrate of cocoa pod husk (CPH) in two distinct pro

High dose atorvastatin is known to be associated with new onset diabetes mellitus (NODM) in patients with high risk for developing diabetes mellitus (DM). However, low dose atorvastatin is more commonly used as compared with high dose atorvastatin. The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of low dose atorvastatin (LDA, 10 mg or 20 mg) on