Universiti Putra Malaysia

Ultrafast joule heating conversion of rice husk into C/SiOx composite anodes for sustainable lithium-ion batteries: Electrochemical performance and life cycle assessment

Transforming agricultural waste into functional lithium-ion battery (LIB) anodes offers a sustainable pathway toward low-carbon energy storage and circular resource utilization. In this work, rice husk (RH) was converted into carbon/silicon oxide (C/SiO x ) composite anodes using...

Exploring the Cultural Narrative of Batik Decorative Motifs in Miao Costumes from the Perspective of Pragmatism Aesthetics

Under the background of globalization and cross-cultural communication, Miao batik decorative motifs, as an important part of China's intangible cultural heritage, are facing the dual challenges of inheritance and development. However, the existing research is only limited to the...

Machine Learning-Based Retrieval of PM2.5 Concentrations Using Multi-Source Satellite Data in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei Region of China

Satellite aerosol optical depth (AOD) provides information for surface PM2.5 retrieval, but its relationship with ground-level concentrations depends on meteorological and environmental conditions. This study evaluated a multi-source PM2.5 retrieval framework for the Beijing–Tian...

Enhancing wood utilisation in Malaysia through forest plantations: A systematic review of opportunities, challenges and strategic pathways

Forest plantations are strategically vital for Malaysia's sustainable wood supply amid declining natural forests. While studies cover productivity, biodiversity, and livelihoods, no comprehensive synthesis integrates economic, environmental, and social dimensions for wood utilisa...

Incomplete Kawasaki disease preceding the diagnosis of AICDA deficiency (hyper-IgM syndrome type 2)

Abstract Background Activation-induced cytidine deaminase (AICDA) deficiency is a rare autosomal recessive inborn error of immunity caused by biallelic pathogenic variants in AICDA . It is characterised by defective immunoglobulin class-switch recombination, resulting in recurren...

Multiple organic acid-rich fermented wheat bran improves duck meat quality: insights from physicochemical, sensory, and metabolomic properties

Fermented feed improves nutrient digestibility and enhances beneficial microbial activity, leading to better animal growth and meat quality. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of acid-rich fermented wheat bran GMAS2S3 supplementation on the meat quality and meta...

The cognitive cost of artificial intelligence on ageing workforce: Analyzing age-related effects on mental workload and task performance in computer-based environment

Background The current world demographic reality necessitates a critical re-evaluation of how technological tools, specifically those powered by artificial intelligence (AI), interact with the varying cognitive profiles of a ageing workforce. Objectives The objective of this stud...

Multi-omics insights into Citrus essential oils: linking biosynthesis, molecular mechanisms, and applications in food, health, and agriculture

Citrus essential oils (CEOs) are complex mixtures of volatile terpenoids with potential applications in food preservation, health-related products, and sustainable agriculture. However, variations in chemical composition, physicochemical instability, and limited mechanistic evide...

Effects of Sulfur Dioxide on Disease Resistance and Storage Quality of Durian (Durio zibethinus L.): A Comprehensive Analysis Integrating GC-IMS, HTS, Physiological and Biochemical Parameters

In this study, we examined the multifaceted effects of sulfur dioxide (SO2) on the postharvest preservation of durian and the underlying potential mechanism of disease resistance. Our results show that 2% SO2 preserved the good quality of durian by inhibiting its respiration rate...

Multilevel Resource Capacity and Inequality in Community Eldercare Access Among Older Adults in China: Household Living Arrangements as Conditional Contexts

Background/Objectives: Access to community eldercare reflects the joint distribution of economic resources, social protection, local infrastructure, and household circumstances. Drawing on the capability approach, this study examined whether multilevel resource capacity was assoc...

Stable and efficient n-type scaffolded semiconductor for photocatalytic hydrogen production under tungsten light irradiation

Abstract The production of green hydrogen (H 2 ) is a sustainable strategy to address the current energy crisis without contributing to long-term greenhouse gas emissions. Many powder-based photocatalysts have shown great promise for light-driven H 2 generation; however, in eithe...

Cross-cultural modeling of body satisfaction using social media selfies and self-descriptions

Abstract Body satisfaction is a core component of psychological well-being and is closely intertwined with how individuals present themselves on social media. While prior research has examined body image through self-report measures or qualitative analyses of online content, it r...

Digital Transformation and Environmental Pillar of ESG ‐Based Performance Under Financing Constraints: The Mediating Role of Green Innovation in Chinese Listed Firms

ABSTRACT This study builds upon existing work that links digital transformation (DT), financing constraints (FC), green innovation (GI), and firms' environmental pillar of ESG‐based performance (SP(E)), and further examines whether DT supports SP(E) through GI under FC. Based on...

Can New Energy Demonstration City policy improve ESG disclosure quality? Mechanism identification from the perspective of inhibiting corporate greenwashing

Against the backdrop of the advancing "dual carbon" strategy and the global emphasis on sustainable development, ESG disclosure has become a critical dimension of corporate governance. However, the proliferation of ESG controversies, particularly corporate "greenwashing," has cha...

Sustainable management of poultry manure: determination of biochemical methane potential (BMP) in probiotic-fed and commercial-fed broiler farms in Malaysia

Context Poultry industry contributes to major global greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions, especially in manure management. However, the maximum methane (CH4) potential (B0) of broiler manure in Malaysia’s farm condition is still unknown. It was hypothesized that manure collected from...

Interventions to promote sustainable and healthy food choices in universities: a scoping review

Abstract Background University settings play a crucial role in shaping the dietary habits of young adults. In response to growing concerns about public health and environmental sustainability, increasing attention has been directed toward interventions that promote healthy and su...

Evaluation of Probiotic Properties and Antimicrobial Substances Produced by Five Lactic Acid Bacteria Against Foodborne and Spoilage Pathogens

The rise of multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens presents a major challenge to food safety, particularly in preservation approaches. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) gain probiotic recognition by effectively controlling MDR pathogens using antimicrobial substances (AMSs) and bacteriocin...

Nonmaleficence, noninterference, and fidelity: environmental ethics in Gary Paulsen’s Hatchet (1986)

Abstract In the Anthropocene era, where human activities profoundly alter ecosystems, ethical reflections on human–nature relationships have become increasingly vital. Paul W. Taylor’s environmental ethics—particularly the principles of nonmaleficence, noninterference, and fideli...

Analysis of disturbance dynamo and plasma bubble phenomena over Malaysia during the May 2024 geomagnetic storm

This study presents the first observational report of ionospheric disturbance dynamo (Ddyn) signatures derived from Malaysian magnetometer stations and examines their relationship with equatorial plasma bubble (EPB)-related ionospheric irregularities during the extreme geomagneti...

A Hybrid Elliptic Curve Cryptography Hill Cipher with Bézier like Coefficient Matrix for Secure Image Encryption

Secure image communication over public networks requires encryption methods that provide strong security guarantees while maintaining computational efficiency for practical deployment. Existing Elliptic Curve Cryptography Hill Cipher schemes offer efficient matrix-based encryptio...