The rapidly expanding Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem, characterised by interconnected devices and continuous data exchange, faces significant security challenges. Traditional security measures often fall short in mitigating the intricate risks associated with these extensive networks. This article investigates the potential of blockchain techno

The advancement of technology has transformed the atmosphere of the global financial services sector. Financial technology, commonly known as Fintech, is widely adopted globally, including in Malaysia. The adoption of Fintech in the consumer credit landscape is no exception. The Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) scheme is one example of the latest Fintech i

Background This study explores the impact of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) on the microstructural integrity of white matter tracts in the brain, focusing on areas involved in speech processing. While the primary impact of hearing loss occurs in the inner ear, these changes can extend to the central auditory pathways and have broader effects on

Background: Occasionally, infertile women undergoing fertility treatment, particularly those affected by factors such as poor-quality oocytes and poor ovarian response (POR), turn to supplements to enhance their chances of conceiving. However, women with POR represent approximately 10% of this group, making them a minority and limiting their availa

Efficient water resource management stands as a linchpin for sustainable development initiatives worldwide. To this end, this work endeavours to pioneer a comprehensive water level monitoring system with a focus on leak detection and automatic water restoration. Tailored with specialized sensors with cutting-edge automation technology to monitor wa

An attendance system based on facial recognition that uses several microcontrollers and microprocessors is studied in this work. The present study introduces the proposed model and afterward discusses the results obtained from different tests conducted utilising a range of microcontrollers. The ESP32-S3 microcontroller is programmed via the Espress

The integration of mobile technology in education has opened opportunities for enhancing self-directed learning (SDL), particularly in nursing education, where clinical skill acquisition poses significant challenges. This study explores nursing students’ perceptions of smartphone applications incorporating user-centred design (UCD) principles to

The Air Pollution Index (API) of Malaysia has increased consistently in recent decades, becoming a serious environmental issue concern. In this paper, the daily integer value time series data for API in Penang and Sarawak from January to June in 2019 using generalized autoregressive conditional heteroskedasticity (GARCH) family for discrete case na

In the contemporary global landscape, religious tolerance has emerged as a critical issue across both Muslim-majority and non-Muslim countries. Shared concerns, such as freedom of religion, conversion, freedom of worship and propagation, and violence stemming from religious misunderstandings—including extremism and terrorism—have garnered signi

This study delves into the intricate interplay between finance and income inequality within the context of 16 West African nations. It specifically scrutinizes the impact of the size of financial development on income inequality, drawing inspiration from Greenwood and Jovanovic's (1990) theory. The analysis spans a substantial period, from 2010