A versatile and economic synthetic material is successfully prepared using a low-cost polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and renewable cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) obtained from oil palm biomass through freeze-drying process. The PVA-based aerogels were incorporated with the CNC and glutaraldehyde (GA) which acted as nanofiller and crosslinker, respectively. T

This study explores pharmacists’ experiences and attitudes towards online medical information shared with them by their patients. A self-administered online survey questionnaire was designed and administered to 113 pharmacists within Kampala metropolitan, Uganda. The survey results highlight growth in patients’ inquiries about online acquired m

This paper reviews the recent advancement of hybrid coating on titanium alloys via liquid additive manufacturing method through a literature search to identify major trends and developments in this field. Hybrid coatings created a new class of coatings with superior and customized properties, revolutionizing high-performance applications in industr

Daily chores, such as physical shopping, are often a challenge for the visually impaired, unlike for somebody with normal vision. Although several existing shopping tools can assist the visually impaired to shop independently, most of them are limited to navigation, not portable, difficult to use, and expensive. These tools do not convey the inform

Hybrid gel polymer electrolytes (HGPEs) based on polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)-polylactic acid (PLA) doped with LiTFSI and incorporated with 1-butyl-3-methylimidozalium chloride (BmimCl) were successfully prepared. The complexes of the HGPEs with different BmimCl contents were characterized via Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and X-ray diffracti

In achieving a low-carbon economy, the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is facilitating companies, particularly the high-emitting greenhouse gas industry moving towards low-carbon activities with the issuance of the SRI linked Sukuk Framework (SRILSF). This paper will analyse the SRILSF, explore the features of the SRI-linked sukuk and innovatio

Fused deposition modelling (FDM) is a three-dimensional (3D) printing method under the additive manufacturing process. The process of FDM runs by depositing a melted filament which is a built material, layer by layer on a printing bed. This paper intends to sum up the latest research findings in recent years on the effects of printing parameters on

Abstract: The emergency preparedness and response plan (EPRP) are a critical system for effectively handling emergencies from various hazards, including the campus of higher education institutions (HEI). The emergencies carry significant risks for employees within their workplace settings and play an integral role in risk management. This paper int

The ZTA-TiO2-Cr2O3 ceramic cutting tool is a new cutting tool that possesses good hardness and fracture toughness. Yet, the performance of the ZTA-TiO2-Cr2O3 cutting tool is still unknown and needs further study. In this research, the comparison of the ZTA-TiO2-Cr2O3 and Kennametal ceramic cutting tool is investigated. The turning process by using

Introduction The International IgA Nephropathy Risk Prediction Tool (IgAN- RPT) has been utilized to predict renal progression up to 5 or 7 years after biopsy via histological and clinical risk factors. We reported the preliminary analysis of the renal outcome of IgAN patients in relation to their predicted risk based on the IgAN-RPT at biopsy. Met