Universiti Sains Malaysia

Cross-Regional Visual Reconfigurations in Contemporary Chinese Zhong Kui New Year Prints

Zhong Kui, as a deity with strong symbolic significance in traditional Chinese visual culture, continues to be reconstructed within the contemporary folk New Year print system, presenting diverse visual variations across regions. Existing studies have mostly focused on tracing th...

Vitamin C-Incorporated Polycaprolactone Membranes Enhance Angiogenic–Osteogenic Coupling by Modulating Oxidative Stress In Vitro

The study investigates the influence of vitamin C-incorporated polycaprolactone (PCL-Vit C) membrane in scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS) and enhancing angiogenic–osteogenic coupling in vitro. Human umbilical vein endothelial cells and human fetal osteoblast cells were co-...

Chemical Profiling and Persistence of Gasoline Residues on Natural and Synthetic Porous Substrates under Tropical Weathering Conditions

Understanding the persistence of gasoline residues on porous substrates is fundamental to arson investigations, which may provide critical evidence of malicious intent through the identification of ignitable liquid residues (ILRs). In forensic practice, delays between fire suppre...

Effectiveness of the Basic Infection Control Skills License (BICSL) Training Program on Nurses' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Introduction Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) remain a major global health concern. In Saudi Arabia, the Basic Infection Control Skills License (BICSL) program was introduced to standardize infection prevention and control (IPC) training among healthcare workers. However,...

Classification of distraction descriptor in EEG signal using topological data analysis

Electroencephalogram (EEG) signals are widely used for monitoring brain activity; however their high-dimensionality, sparsity, and non-stationary pose significant challenges for reliable feature extraction and classification. Topological data analysis, particularly persistent hom...

Morphological Engineering of Electrospun Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (r-PET) Nanofibrous Membranes for Sustainable Air Filtration: A Critical Review

The growing demand for high-performance air filtration materials, coupled with increasing concerns over plastic waste accumulation, has accelerated interest in sustainable filtration technologies. Recycled polyethylene terephthalate (r-PET) has emerged as a promising feedstock fo...

Exploring the impact of robot-based services on hotel brand image among senior consumers

Robot has introduced new opportunities for enhancing hotel brand image, yet few studies on hotel robots have focused on senior consumers. Drawing on the Information Systems Success (ISS) model, this study examines the impact of information quality, system quality, and service qua...

Engineering context-based keywords from sentiment and domain features for enhanced review-level sentiment classification in MOOCs

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) generate large volumes of learner feedback that provide valuable insights for educational improvement. However, the domain-specific language used in these reviews often limits the effectiveness of conventional sentiment analysis methods. To add...

Incorporating hydrometeorological drivers into regime-switching volatility framework for water-level prediction

Mathematical modeling plays an important role in probabilistic forecasting and stochastic time-series analysis, particularly for representing hidden states and time-varying volatility. This study develops a regime-switching volatility framework based on a hybrid ARIMAX -Markov Sw...

Molecular identification and genetic variation of urban tree-associated populations of Coptotermes gestroi (Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae) on Penang Island, Malaysia

Abstract Background Coptotermes gestroi is one of the most destructive subterranean termite species in Southeast Asia, causing structural damage in urban areas such as Penang Island, Malaysia. This study aimed to confirm the species identity of urban tree-associated infestations...

The Role of Digitization in Corporate Financial Performance: Evidence from GCC Banks

Digitization is reshaping how banks operate, yet whether it improves corporate financial performance remains unsettled. This study examines how the digital transformation that banks disclose relates to the structure of their key financial performance indicators. Using a balanced...

The Role of Thalassaemic Red Cells in the Mechanism Process of Hypercoagulable State in Thalassaemia

Background: Thromboembolic events (TEEs) are recognized complications in thalassaemia, arising from a hypercoagulable state driven by multiple proposed mechanisms. These concerns have prompted numerous investigations to better understand the underlying prothrombotic pathways. Thi...

Seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex, and syphilis infections among pregnant women and infants in Malaysia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background Toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex, and syphilis (TORCH) infections in infants and pregnant women are a cause for concern. However, the true prevalence of the infections among these populations in Malaysia is unknown. Methodology This study represe...

Investigating Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis Strategies Among Teachers and Teacher Assistants of Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Private Special Education Schools in Kuwait

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a critical evidence-based framework for developing effective interventions for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In Kuwait, where the majority of students with ASD are enrolled in private special education schools, the ABA competency...

Development of low-carbon biocomposite from rice husk waste fiber for thermal insulation in climate-adaptive buildings

The escalating impacts of climate change on indoor environments have intensified the need for climate-adaptive, low-carbon building materials that enhance thermal resilience and energy efficiency. Conventional insulation materials remain heavily dependent on non-renewable resourc...

Validation of point-of-care INR testing against standard laboratory methods in a Malaysian primary healthcare setting

Reliable INR monitoring is crucial for patients on warfarin to prevent thrombotic or bleeding events. This study evaluated the accuracy of the Wondfo POCT device compared to standard laboratory methods (Stago STA-R Max3 and ACL TOP 300) in a primary healthcare setting. The goal w...

Adaptation to Malay Culture among Non-Malays: The Psychometric Properties of the Vancouver Index of Acculturation (VIA)

Introduction The VIA assesses acculturation through two dimensions: (1) retention of one’s heritage culture and (2) adaptation to mainstream (host) culture practices. Objective To validate the VIA English version for assessing acculturation among Malaysian non-Malays and non-Mala...

Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation-Based Reformer Pilates and Hatha Yoga on Functional Fitness, Balance, and Cognitive Performance in Older Women: A 16-Week Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract Background Aging is associated with progressive declines in neuromuscular function, postural control, and cognitive performance, which may compromise functional independence. Mind–body exercise approaches such as Pilates and Yoga have been suggested as effective strategi...

A spatial prototype-based framework for supporting peri-urban rural housing renewal and design

Peri-urban rural housing renewal does not start from scratch, but builds on existing spatial patterns formed through long-term self-construction and continuous renovation. Recurring functional composition, dimensional characteristics, and spatial organisation constitute relativel...

Mapping the Pedagogical Landscape of Outcome-Based and CDIO Frameworks in Business Education

HRMARS - Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and the Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate (CDIO) framework have become influential forces in higher business education. Although research has expanded progressively, the literature remains fragmented, lacking a macro-level systematic overvie...