Celluloses, the most abundant biopolymers which exist in plant sources have become potential materials in many applications due to theirs fascinating structure and properties. In plant cell walls, they are embedded in matrix substances such as hemicellulose and lignin. Removal of matrix substances is required before fibrillating the cellulose fibre

Introduction: SNAP-IV is one of the behaviour rating scales based on teacher or parent perception to screen patients with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms. The SNAP-IV consists of 26 items that assesses the ADHD core symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity and inattention, together with symptoms of oppositional defiant disorde

This study aims to develop the nanocomposite film with antimicrobial property towards alternative of current biodegradable plastics potential in food packaging. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is chosen because it is the only synthetic polymer that is biodegradable and possess excellent film forming properties. This study used solution casting method to pr

Based on a single case study conducted in a Malaysian chemical company (denoted as Company X), the study explores whether environmental/sustainability practices, which include Environmental Management Accounting (EMA), are implemented in the case company. Data gathered from the review of documentations and in-depth interviews with 12 personnel comp

This study investigates the use of nanopowder-mixed dielectric oil and temporary metallic coating on highly doped Si sample to achieve nanometric surface roughness using μ-WEDM operation. To achieve this, two different nanopowders were used in dielectric medium with two different temporary metallic coating in the workpiece. This is with Al and C w

Brand personality plays an important role in affecting customer satisfaction. Muslim population is estimated to reach 30 percent of world’s population and it is considered as the fastest religion spreading in the world. To tap into this market, it is important to explore various aspects of business, in general, and marketing, in particular, from

The increase in antibiotic resistance has frequently been linked to unrestrained antibiotic dispensing. This review was conducted to mainly assess the perception and attitudes of community pharmacists towards antibiotic dispensing. This scoping review was performed between June 2016 and September 2016 to identify published studies related to the pe

The production and stability of two novel myco-flocculants produced by river water fungus (RWF) were investigated. Screening tests were conducted to find suitable nutrients, pH, nutrient concentration, inoculum dose, and stability for two myco-flocculants L. squarrosulus (RWF5) and S. obclavatum (RWF6). The strains showed good flocculating activity

Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) is a promising biomaterial in bionanocomposites production because of its renewable and eco-friendly properties. Conventional methods to produce MFC such as acid hydrolysis and mechanical treatment posed significant drawbacks; large amount of acid is required and increased defibrillation of alpha cellulose, respect

Horseshoe crabs are the only extant Xiphosurans experiencing serious threats in terms of their nesting and spawning ground habitat degradation, over exploitation for biomedical bleeding practices and uncontrolled harvesting of their wild population for local delicacy. Hence, the current project was aimed to establish the captive breeding condition