Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah

Alternative Dispute Resolution in Construction Projects in the Middle East: A Systematic and Bibliometric Review

Abstract The construction industry in the Middle East is undergoing unprecedented growth driven by megaprojects, strategic national visions, and large-scale infrastructure development. This expansion has intensified the complexity of contractual relationships, leading to frequent...

Influence of culm position and regional growth conditions on the tensile strength perpendicular to the grain

Bamboo has received increasing attention as a sustainable structural material; however, its tensile strength perpendicular to the grain remains elusive in governing splitting failure, particularly in joint and connection design. This study experimentally investigates the tensile...

Identification of potential breast cancer therapeutics from non-phenolic diarylheptanoids of Curcuma xanthorrhiza using network pharmacology and in silico methods

Abstract Background Curcuma xanthorrhiza , a widely recognized medicinal plant, contains three non-phenolic diarylheptanoids (NPDs) that exhibit diverse biological properties. Despite their known bioactivities, the precise molecular mechanisms underlying their therapeutic potenti...

Tribological enhancement of synthetic compressor lubricants using SiO₂ nanoparticles

Electric-vehicle (EV) air-conditioning compressors operate under stringent thermal and tribological demands, necessitating lubricants that ensure high stability, low friction, and reliable thermal management. Despite increasing interest in nanoparticle-enhanced lubricants, the in...

Brine Pretreatment Improves Ion-Exchange Resin Regeneration with Associated Physicochemical Changes

Abstract Regeneration efficiency governs the long-term performance and sustainability of ion-exchange processes, yet resin fouling and limited accessibility of exchange sites can restrict regeneration effectiveness and ion transport. This study investigates controlled brine pretr...

Squeezing flow of Casson ternary nanofluid with analysis of Soret and Dufour

The MHD squeeze ternary nanofluid flow of Casson fluid is studied, considering Dufour and Soret, chemical reaction and heat sink/source. The ternary nanoparticles silver Ag, graphene oxide GO and graphene Gr are disseminated in conventional fluid of sodium alginate $$\left({\text...

Development of an LCA-Based Environmental Scorecard Framework for Sustainable Palm Oil Mill Waste Management

The sustainable management of palm oil mill biomass is essential for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promoting resource recovery. This study evaluated five palm oil mill waste management practices at a single palm oil mill (n = 1). It developed an LCA-based environmen...

Experimental and numerical investigation of Sn–BiSAC hybrid solder joints with process optimization via Taguchi method

Purpose This study aims to use experimental, numerical and statistical methods to investigate Sn–Bi/SAC hybrid solder joints. Three solder paste compositions (Sn42Bi58, Sn42Bi57.6Ag0.4 and Sn64Bi35Ag1), stencil thicknesses, (0.08, 0.10 and 0.12 mm) and reflow temperatures (170 °C...

Productivity, institutional environments, and international contract success: asymmetric moderation evidence from Japanese construction firms

International projects are central to construction firms’ growth, yet whether firm productivity predicts international contract success and why productivity advantages translate differently across institutional settings remain underexplored. This study examines how firm productiv...

A standardised auditing framework of economic, environmental, and social impact of utility-scale solar farms

The rapid worldwide deployment of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems highlights the need for an integrated concept to evaluate their multidimensional sustainability performance. This study introduces a novel auditing protocol that combines economic, environmental, and...

Eco‐Friendly Nonfluorinated Coating of Omniphobic Membranes With ZnO Nanoparticles Re‐Entrant Structures: Design, Characterization, and Desalination Performance via Membrane Distillation

ABSTRACT Membrane distillation commonly faces challenges such as wetting, fouling, and scaling, which limit its long‐term desalination performance. In this study, an omniphobic membrane was developed via an ecofriendly coating approach, a nonfluorinated omniphobic PVDF hollow fib...

Microalgae for biohydrogen production: technological advancement, economic potential, and sustainable energy solutions

Microalgae are promising renewable resources for sustainable hydrogen production, offering a pathway towards carbon-neutral energy systems and supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Biohydrogen production occurs through hydrogenase- and nitrogenase-mediated pathways...

When Do Environmental Initiatives Pay Off? The Role of Long‐Term Orientation in Supply Chain Efficiency

ABSTRACT This study examines how environmental initiatives undertaken by supply chain partners influence multidimensional efficiency and whether national long‐term orientation moderates these relationships. Using panel data from 30 counterparts of Merck & Co. Inc. (180 firm–year...

Can leaders’ and teams’ expectations encourage creative performance? A multilevel mediation study

To cultivate creative graduates capable of adaptability and critical thinking, understanding how social contexts shape creative performance is essential. However, limited empirical research addresses how expectations from multiple social levels simultaneously drive creative outco...

Draft genome sequence of Staphylococcus epidermidis strain UMP2601 isolated from environmental water

ABSTRACT We report the draft genome sequence of Staphylococcus epidermidis strain UMP2601 (2,469,061 bp, GC content of 32.03%) isolated from an environmental water sample. The organism was cultured on nutrient agar under aerobic conditions.

Large language model-assisted design of electrospun bioplastics

Addressing the dual challenges of plastic waste and materials efficiency is critical for advancing sustainability. Here, a biodegradable electrospun polymer formulation was identified through a domain-adapted large language model (LLM) workflow and examined experimentally as an i...

Leading digital change in vocational institutions: the relationship between principals’ digital leadership and teachers’ digital competence

The rapid advancement of digital technologies is reshaping educational practices and raising expectations for digital leadership in educational institutions. Although digital leadership and digital competence have been widely studied, evidence regarding their relationship in Chin...

Examining the role of actual behavioral control in adolescent upcycling behavior

This study was conducted to explore upcycling behaviour using the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) model, incorporating actual behavioural control (ABC) as a moderating variable. While previous studies on upcycling have primarily focused on the industrial sector’s perspect...

Evaluating the strength and compressibility of kaolin clay stabilized with polypropylene columns

Abstract Building infrastructure on soft soil presents significant difficulties due to the soil’s high compressibility, low load-bearing capacity, and tendency for lateral deformation.Granular column techniques may decrease settlement in weak and soft soils by improving bearing c...