Universiti Putra Malaysia

Expression of ACE2, TMPRSS2, and GRP78 and their association with SARS-CoV-2 pseudovirus susceptibility in non-small cell lung cancer cells

Abstract Background Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients often experience worse complications from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection starts as the viral spike (S) protein attaches to angiotensin-...

Mediating cultural identity and traditional design preferences in the acceptance of contemporary expressions within intangible cultural heritage

In the context of weakened transmission and limited adaptation of contemporary expressions of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH), understanding how cultural memory shapes public perception and acceptance of ICH is increasingly important. This study, grounded in cultural memory th...

Biochemical and elemental composition stability of garlic (Allium sativum) under controlled 3.5 GHz radiofrequency exposure

Abstract The rapid deployment of 5G-enabled smart farming infrastructure has increased the likelihood of continuous radiofrequency (RF) exposure of agricultural crops. However, standardized baseline data describing molecular and elemental stability of food crops under controlled...

Management of saline soil: a review

The challenge of salinity stress management significantly influences global food production, particularly in the coastal and arid regions. This review is an initiative to explore the various saline soil management techniques used for its management around the world. Several metho...

Do meaning in life interventions work among non-clinical populations? systematic literature review

Meaning in life has been a central concept in Positive Psychology for over two decades, often related to reducing mental health issues. This paper investigates the effectiveness of Positive Psychology interventions from various perspectives among nonclinical populations. A system...

Distress or acceptance: a thematic analysis of tertiary student pianists’ subjective experiences with music performance anxiety

Music performance anxiety (MPA) is a multidimensional and multicausal phenomenon that inevitably affects musicians throughout their careers. Tertiary student pianists are more highly susceptible than professional pianists to MPA-induced physical and psychological distress. Owing...

Exploring the influence of firm digital transformation on sustainable competitive advantage through organizational agility with moderation of knowledge sharing

The paper examines the construct of digital transformation (DT) and its role in the sustainable competitive advantage (SCA) in project-based firms in Pakistan, namely in the construction, information technology, manufacturing, and service industries. The paper investigates the ef...