Universiti Teknologi MARA

Challenges of Digital Transformation: A Human-centred Perspective on Technology Adoption in Tourism Micro-Entrepreneurship

This study explores the digital transformation challenges faced by micro-entrepreneurs in the tourism and hospitality sector, offering a unique focus on their specific needs and constraints. Grounded in theoretical foundations that integrate Innovation Diffusion Theory and Dynami...

Readiness, perceptions, and challenges of pharmaceutical e-labelling implementation among healthcare professionals in Malaysia

Electronic labelling (e-labelling) offers a digital alternative to conventional printed package inserts, disseminating up-to-date pharmaceutical information via Quick Response (QR) codes. While e-labelling addresses key limitations of paper-based systems, including space constrai...

Retired but not silent: the value of retrospective elite interviews in sensitive research contexts

Purpose This article examines whether interviewing retired elites can help overcome methodological challenges in politically sensitive research, drawing on empirical evidence from Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach The study draws on 35 in-depth interviews with senior Malaysia...

Extraction and optimization of chitosan yield and deacetylation quality from mushroom mycelium waste

The growing mushroom industry generates substantial quantities of residual mycelial biomass, much of which is discarded despite its potential as a source of value-added biopolymers. This study investigated the extraction of fungal chitosan from Pleurotus ostreatus mycelium waste...

Synthesis of polyhydroquinoline derivatives as potent antidiabetic and antioxidant agents: in vitro biological activities and computational studies

Aims Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a severe metabolic disease characterized by increased blood glucose levels due to reduced insulin action or secretion. This study aimed to synthesize new polyhydroquinoline (PHQ)-based acyl hydrazide derivatives and assess their potential as dual in...

Behind the mask of narcissistic leadership: uncovering the mechanisms of knowledge sabotage among subordinates

Purpose This study aims to examine how narcissistic leadership motivates employees to engage in knowledge sabotage through perceived competitiveness and knowledge-based psychological ownership (KBPO). Design/methodology/approach A three-wave, time-lagged survey collected data fro...

Recent synthetic strategies for N-heterocyclic β-carboline derivatives in drug discovery: chemical and biological perspectives

β-Carboline derivatives are important nitrogen-containing heterocycles widely studied in medicinal chemistry because of their diverse biological activities and flexible chemical properties. This mini-review summarises recent progress reported from 2013 to 2025 in the synthesis an...

Exosomal microRNAs in tumor–heart crosstalk: nanobiological mechanisms and therapeutic implications

Exosomes are nanosized extracellular vesicles (30–200 nm) that function as natural nanocarriers for intercellular communication by transporting biological macromolecules, particularly microRNAs (miRNAs). These small, non-coding RNA macromolecules regulate gene expression post-tra...

From ACR O‐RADS 2022 to Explainable Deep Learning

Objectives The 2022 update of the Ovarian‐Adnexal Reporting and Data System (O‐RADS) improves risk stratification of adnexal lesions; however, radiologist interpretation remains subject to inter‐observer variability and conservative diagnostic thresholds. Concurrently, deep learn...

Enforcement Governance and Regulatory Delivery in the Agrofood Sector: An Integrated Public Value Framework

HRMARS - Agrofood regulation has become a strategic governance priority as governments face complex and fast-moving risks involving imports, production, licensing, market conduct, product movement and public complaints. Although many reform debates concentrate on legal amendments...

Solar-DrivenCO2 Hydrogenation to RenewableProducts: A Review of Strategies for Selectivity Tuning

Abstract The urgent need for sustainable, carbon-neutral energy solutions has accelerated interest in solar-driven CO2 hydrogenation into renewable fuels and value-added chemicals while mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. This Review highlights recent advances in catalyst design...

Visual elements in food packaging and consumer choice: a moderated mediation analysis of consumer satisfaction in the tea market

This study examines how consumer satisfaction moderates the relationship between visual packaging elements and purchase intention in low-involvement products. Whilst packaging design’s influence on purchase decisions is well-documented, understanding of boundary conditions remain...

SmartphoneImaging-Based Luminol Electrochemiluminescenceat the Cobalt Electrode for Sinapic Acid Determination

Abstract Developing simple and portable luminol electrochemiluminescence (ECL) systems without externally added co-reactants is important for on-site analysis. Cobalt is a low-cost and redox-active transition metal with favorable electrocatalytic properties toward water-oxidation...

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...

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...

Development and validation of the IneRISE-Iman model: a spiritual care learning framework for undergraduate nursing students

Abstract Background Integrating spiritual care into undergraduate nursing curricula remains inconsistent, particularly in Muslim-majority contexts. Existing models are predominantly grounded in Western or secular frameworks and fail to adequately address the theological and cultu...

Vancomycin optimised dosing regimens for critically ill patients receiving renal replacement therapy

Optimal dosing of vancomycin in critically ill patients receiving renal replacement therapy (RRT) is uncertain due to high pharmacokinetic variability. We aimed to develop individualised vancomycin dosing recommendations that optimise efficacy while minimising toxicity. Prospecti...

Bridging the gap between Information Technology ethics education and information privacy practices among computer professionals

Abstract As developing digital economies expand, ensuring information privacy relies heavily on the ethical judgment of information technology professionals. This study empirically evaluates a higher-order measurement framework of privacy self-regulatory efficacy to identify crit...

Unpacking the Factors Influencing Oil Palm Smallholders’ Perceptions of Mechanization in East Malaysia

Mechanization has been introduced into Malaysian oil palm plantations and remains a relevant technology that plays a crucial role in enhancing productivity. However, the adoption of mechanization, particularly among oil palm smallholders remains moderate, with many farming activi...