University of Malaya

Optimisation of a polyvinyl alcohol–silver nitrate color dosimeter for 3D dose measurement in clinical radiotherapy

This study aims to optimize a polyvinyl alcohol–silver nitrate (PVA/AgNO 3 ) color dosimeter for potential application in three-dimensional (3D) dose verification in clinical radiotherapy. Formulations comprising varying concentrations of PVA (70%, 80%, 90%) and silver nitrate (1...

Cleft lip and palate repair across two rural hospitals in a resource-challenged setting: immediate perioperative outcomes and lessons learned

Cleft lip and palate (CLP) is a common congenital anomaly associated with significant functional and psychosocial consequences. In low-resource settings, limited infrastructure and surgical expertise may delay corrective surgery. This program audit aimed to describe the spectrum,...

Green Logistics Adoption in Malaysia: Drivers, Barriers, and Pathways to Sustainable Performance

ABSTRACT Evidence on how green drivers, barriers, and logistics practices shape sustainable performance remains mixed across industries and institutional contexts. As organizations face growing expectations to fulfill their environmental responsibilities, understanding how logist...

3D direct-printed shape memory aligners in adult anterior open bite: clinical and biomechanical evidence from a scoping review

Anterior open bite (AOB) is a complex malocclusion in adult patients, characterized by limited vertical overlap of the incisors and a high risk of relapse. Clear aligner therapy has gained popularity as a non-surgical treatment modality; however, conventional thermoformed aligner...

Individual and Combined Effects of Acute Caffeine and Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation on Exercise Performance and Metabolic Responses: A Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis of Co-Supplementation Trials

Background: Caffeine and sodium bicarbonate (SB) are widely used ergogenic supplements that influence exercise performance through distinct physiological mechanisms and may differentially modulate exercise-related metabolic responses. Whether their co-ingestion provides benefits...

Development of Low-Carbon Coatings/Materials and Intelligent Construction Protection Technology

Global urbanization continues to accelerate, driving rapid growth in demand for new buildings and infrastructure, as well as further exacerbating natural resource consumption, ecological degradation, and greenhouse gas emissions [...]

A CIDOC CRM-aligned Motif Configuration Application Profile for configurational meaning in Peranakan Nyonya ceramic heritage

Nyonya ceramics encode cultural meaning through configurations of motifs, roles, colour grounds, vessel forms and domestic-ritual contexts. To support structured management of this configurational heritage information, this study develops the Motif Configuration Application Profi...

Divergent biological consequences of APOE isoforms across industrialized and non-industrial environments

Abstract The apolipoprotein ε4 (APOE ε4) isoform directly alters cholesterol and immune biology and is associated with an increased risk of neurodegenerative and cardiometabolic disease in industrialized settings; nevertheless, APOE ε4—which is ancestral in humans—has persisted o...

Stakeholder-informed pre-implementation refinement of a pharmacy-led pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) service delivery model in Malaysia

Introduction In 2024, only 3,451 individuals accessed free oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) at government clinics in Malaysia, despite an estimated 354,000 key population members who could benefit from PrEP. To inform pre-implementation refinement of a pharmacy-led PrEP s...

Navigating Psychological Vulnerabilities: A Qualitative Exploration of Gifted and Talented Students’ and School Counsellors’ Perspectives in Malaysia

This qualitative study explored the psychological vulnerabilities of gifted and talented students in Malaysia. Within a constructivist paradigm, semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten gifted and talented students (IQ >130) and five school counsellors. Reflexive themat...

Quantitative image feature integrated digital pathology model based on deep learning and machine learning for binary histological severity stratification of ulcerative colitis

The STRIDE II consensus recognizes histopathological healing in ulcerative colitis as a key therapeutic target. This study aimed to develop and internally evaluate a quantitative image-based model for the binary classification of mild versus moderate-to-severe UC based on histopa...

Beyond the finish line: a systematic review of participation motivation and engagement in amateur marathoners

Despite the rapid global growth of amateur marathon participation, evidence on the motivational factors that initiate and sustain participation remains fragmented and has yet to be systematically reviewed and synthesized. To synthesize empirical evidence on participation motivati...

Good Corporate Governance and the Crisis of Precarity in the Digital Age: a Systematic Literature Review of Gig Labour Resistance

Abstract This study examined the intersection of corporate governance and the crisis of precarity in the digital age of gig economy, focussing on how workers resisted algorithmic control and structural inequalities. A systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted, synthesizing...

A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies on Meaning-Making and Existential Experiences Among Cancer Survivors

Cancer survivorship frequently involves confrontation with mortality, yet qualitative findings on meaning-making and existential experiences remain fragmented. This PRISMA 2020-guided systematic review synthesized qualitative evidence on meaning-making among adult cancer survivor...

Efficacy and safety of canagliflozin are consistent across polypharmacy burden in CKD: the CREDENCE trial

Abstract Background Polypharmacy in chronic kidney disease (CKD) is substantial. Clinicians and patients are often reluctant to add medications to already complex regimens, partly due to concerns about diminishing efficacy and increased adverse effects. We assessed whether effica...

Community pharmacists and cancer awareness in yemen: insights into knowledge, counseling barriers, and educational priorities

Community pharmacists play a key role in cancer prevention, early detection, and patient counseling, but evidence on oncology knowledge and practices in Yemen is limited. This study assessed community pharmacists’ cancer knowledge, perceived counseling barriers, and interest in o...

Tracking Plasmodium falciparum Histidine-rich protein 2/3 gene deletion in RDT-negative samples among febrile children in Nigeria

Background: Nigeria, one of the most malaria-endemic regions globally, relies heavily on rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) targeting Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich protein 2/3 (Pfhrp2/3). However, emerging deletions in these genes can lead to false-negative results, undermining...

Gut microbiome composition and plasma cytokines in acute leukaemia in relation to chemotherapy

Abstract Background: The gut microbiome and cytokines are involved in maintaining immune homeostasis and may influence the prognosis and complications experienced by acute leukaemia (AL) patients receiving chemotherapy. Methodology: This longitudinal study analysed blood and stoo...

Music synesthesia or cross-modal correspondences? A systematic review of terminology and findings in multisensory research on Chinese music

This systematic review examines the use of multisensory terminology and the main findings of English-language studies on Chinese music published from 2002 to 2022. Following PRISMA guidelines (Page et al., 2021), studies were identifi ed through searches of Web of Science, Scopus...

GIS-Based Walking Map Isochrones in Measuring Transit Catchment: A Spatial Approach to Urban Accessibility

Abstract. Transit accessibility is an important element of sustainable urban mobility and is often assessed in transit-oriented development (TOD) design using fixed-distance radial buffers. These methods however tend to oversimplify real-world accessibility by assuming straight-l...