Volume 17 Number 3, March 2022

Commentary

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COVID-19 Treatment May Impact Sun Bear

HISHAM ATAN EDINUR,School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia; Institute of Tropical Biodiversity and Sustainable Development, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; Environmental Futures Research Institute, Griffith University, Nashan, Queensland, 4111, Australia CHE GHAZALI NORUL HAJARSchool of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia AND MOHD TAJUDDIN ABDULLAHInstitute of Tropical Biodiversity and Sustainable Development, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; Faculty of Fisheries and Food Science, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; Academy of Sciences Malaysia, Level 20, West Wing, Menara MATRADE, Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

8-18

Framework of Measures for COVID-19 Pandemic in Malaysia: Threats, Initiatives and Opportunities

MOHD TAJUDDIN ABDULLAH, Faculty of Fisheries and Food Science, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; Fellow Academy of Sciences Malaysia, Level 20, West Wing, Menara MATRADE, Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia MUHAMAD SAFIIH LOLA,Faculty of Ocean Engineering Technology and Informatic, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Malaysia HISHAM A. EDINUR,School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia; Institute of Tropical Biodiversity and Sustainable Development, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Malaysia; Environmental Futures Research Institute, Griffith University, Australia SABREENA SAFUAN,School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia NOR FAZILA CHE MAT,School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia IDHAM KHALILFaculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Malaysia AND DENNIS CHOON YUNG TENDepartment of Wildlife and National Parks, Jalan Cheras, 56100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Original Article

19-31

The Role of Palm Oil in Stabilising the Price of Vegetable Oil Market: Empirical Evidence Using MGARCH Approach

TAMAT SARMIDI,Center for Sustainable and Inclusive Development Studies, Faculty of Economics and Management, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia; Departemen Ilmu Ekonomi, Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Universitas Airlangga, Kampus B Jl. Airlangga No 4-6 Surabaya, 60115 East Java, Indonesia ABDUL HAFIZH MOHD AZAM,Center for Sustainable and Inclusive Development Studies, Faculty of Economics and Management, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia ABU HASSAN SHAARI MD NORCenter for Sustainable and Inclusive Development Studies, Faculty of Economics and Management, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia AND KALSOM ZAKARIAEconomics and Industry Development Division, Malaysian Palm Oil Board, Bandar Baru Bangi 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia

32-50

Does Energy Productivity Lead to Economic Efficiency and Lower CO₂ Emission in Malaysia? Evidence from Bootstrapped ARDL Approach

MOHD ZAINI ABD KARIM,School of Economics, Finance and Banking, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia CHAN SOK GEE,Institute of China Studies, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia NUR HAFIZAH ISMAILSchool of Economics, Finance and Banking, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia AND ARSHIAN SHARIFSchool of Economics, Finance and Banking, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia

51-59

Green Approach of Rice (MR 219) Treatment Using A 2-D Clinostat: Factorial Design Analysis

NUR ATHIRAH ZULKIFLI,Department of Defence Science, Faculty of Defence Science and Technology, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Kem Sungai Besi, 57000 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia TEOH CHIN CHUANG,Engineering Research Centre, MARDI Headquaters, Persiaran MARDIUPM, 43400 Serdang, Malaysia ONG KEAT KHIM,Department of Chemistry and Biology, Centre for Defence Foundation Studies, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Kem Sungai Besi, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia NORLIZA ABU BAKAR,Biotechnology and Nanotechnology Research Centre, MARDI Headquaters, Persiaran MARDI-UPM, 43400 Serdang, Malaysia UMMUL FAHRI ABDUL RAUF Department of Mathematics, Centre for Defence Foundation Studies, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Kem Sungai Besi, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia AND WAN MD ZIN WAN YUNUSCentre for Tropicalisation, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Kem Sungai Besi, 57000 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

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The Influence of Cultural Factors on the Acceptance of Alternate Wetting and Drying Technology among Rice Farmers in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta

PHAM VU BANG,School of Economics and Law, Tra Vinh University, 126 Nguyen Thien Thanh Street Ward 5, Tra Vinh City, Tra Vinh 940000, Viet Nam PHAM TIET KHANHSchool of Economics and Law, Tra Vinh University, 126 Nguyen Thien Thanh Street Ward 5, Tra Vinh City, Tra Vinh 940000, Viet Nam AND DIEP THANH TUNGSchool of Economics and Law, Tra Vinh University, 126 Nguyen Thien Thanh Street Ward 5, Tra Vinh City, Tra Vinh 940000, Viet Nam

72-84

Growth, Physiological Response, Yield and Phytochemical Content of Vernonia Amygdalina as Affected by Different Light Intensities, Growing Media and Harvest Times

A. BAKAR NURSUHAILI,Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia MOHAMMAD YUSOFF MARTINI,Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia TENGKU MUDA MOHAMED MAHMUD,Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia MISRAN AZIZAH,Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia GHAZEMSADEH ALIDepartment of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia AND MUHARAM FARRAH MELISSADepartment of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

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Estimating Aboveground Carbon of Teak-based Agroforestry Systems in Sabah, Malaysia Using Airborne LiDAR

DANIEL JAMES,Faculty of Tropical Forestry, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, 88400, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia NORMAH AWANG BESAR,Faculty of Tropical Forestry, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, 88400, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia MAZLIN MOKHTARInstitutes of Environment and Development (LESTARI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia AND MUI-HOW PHUAFaculty of Tropical Forestry, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, 88400, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

100-113

Effect of Different Prohexadione-calcium Concentration in Regulating Growth, Physiological Changes and Postharvest Quality of Different Roselle Variety Under Greenhouses

AZMI, M. N. A.,Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Seri Kembangan UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia ZAHARAH, S. S.Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Seri Kembangan UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia; Institute of Tropical Agriculture & Food Security (ITAFoS), Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Seri Kembangan UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia AND AHMAD, S. H.Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Seri Kembangan UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

114-131

Leaf Anatomy of the Medicinal Plant Sphagneticola trilobata (L.) Pruski

ZAINAB SHOLEHAH ABDUL RASHID,Department of Plant Science, Kulliyyah of Science, International Islamic University Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 25200, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia CHE NURUL AINI CHE AMRIDepartment of Plant Science, Kulliyyah of Science, International Islamic University Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 25200, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia AND ROZILAWATI SHAHARIDepartment of Plant Science, Kulliyyah of Science, International Islamic University Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 25200, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia

132-144

Diurnal Trend of Particulate Matter Concentration at Industrial Area Using Multivariate Analysis

AMALINA ABU MANSOR,Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia SAMSURI ABDULLAH,Faculty of Ocean Engineering Technology and Informatics, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia NUR NAZMI LIYANA MOHD NAPI,Faculty of Ocean Engineering Technology and Informatics, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia ALI NAJAH AHMEDInstitute of Energy Infrastructure (IEI), Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Kajang, Selangor Darul Ehsan 43000, Malaysia AND MARZUKI ISMAILFaculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; Institute of Tropical Biodiversity and Sustainable Development, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia

145-160

Analysis of Sediment Rating Curve and Sediment Load for Langat River Basin

WEI-KOON LEE,School of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia TUAN ASMAA TUAN RESDISchool of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia AND JUWITA ASFARSchool of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Cawangan Johor, Kampus Pasir Gudang, 81750 Masai, Johor, Malaysia

161-172

Structural Characterization of Cytotoxic Exopolysaccharides Produced by Bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum ATCC 27919 Cultivated in Aloe Vera Medium

JEGANATHAN THARSHAN JEYAKANESH,Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia MOHD YAZIZ HIFA NADZIRAH,Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia ZULKIPLI HUSNA,Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Tapah Road, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia SALIM FATIMAHAtta-ur-Rahman Institute for Natural Product Discovery (AuRIns), Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor Branch, Puncak Alam Campus, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia; Centre of Foundation Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor Branch, Dengkil Campus, 43800 Dengkil, Selangor, Malaysia AND ABD KHALIL KHALILAHFaculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

173-187

Soil Physicochemical Properties in Different Stand Ages and Soil Depths of Acacia Mangium Plantation

AFIFI NAZERI,Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia ISMAIL JUSOHFaculty of Resource Science and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia AND MOHAMAD EFFENDI WASLIFaculty of Resource Science and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia

188-197

Simulation of Urea−hydroxyapatite by Using Density Functional Theory (DFT)

NUR ADLIN SOFIYA MOHAMMAD FUAD,Fakulti Sains Gunaan, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Perlis, Kampus Arau, 02600, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia LEE SIN ANG,Fakulti Sains Gunaan, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Perlis, Kampus Arau, 02600, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia NORLIN SHUHAIMEFakulti Sains Gunaan, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Perlis, Kampus Arau, 02600, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia AND MOHD NAZARI ABU BAKARFakulti Sains Gunaan, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Perlis, Kampus Arau, 02600, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia

198-212

Effectiveness of NGOs’ Initiatives in Facilitating DRM Efforts for the Vulnerable Communities in Egypt

ALAA AHMED BADAWILife Makers Foundation, Alexandria, Egypt; Faculty of Engineering, Architectural Department, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt AND YUSFIDA AYU ABDULLAHCentre of Studies for Town and Regional Planning, Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Puncak Alam Campus, Selangor, Malaysia

213-231

A Network Analysis of Malaysian Economic Sectors

FATHIN FAIZAH SAIDCenter for Sustainable and Inclusive Development Studies (SID), Faculty of Economics and Management, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, 43600 Selangor, Malaysia AND SHARIFAH NUR AINN SYED ROSLANCenter for Sustainable and Inclusive Development Studies (SID), Faculty of Economics and Management, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, 43600 Selangor, Malaysia

232-242

Malaysia Residential Load Profile Management Based on Time of Use Tariff Using Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm

SULAIMA, M. F.,Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia; Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM), 76100, Hang Tuah Jaya, Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia DAHLAN, N. Y.,Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia HANAPI, W. N. A. W.Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia AND DIN, M. M. N.Sustainable Energy Department, Malaysia Green Technology and Climax Change Centre, Bandar Baru Bangi, 43650, Selangor, Malaysia

243-265

Applying Good Governance Practice in the Implementation of Integrated Water Resource Management: Analysing the Relationship

ANIS SYAZWANI SUKEREMAN,Centre of Studies for Estate Management, Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Shah Alam, 40450, Selangor, Malaysia ROBIAH SURATMANDepartment of Real Estate, Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), 81310, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia AND NORBAYA AB RAHIMDepartment of Real Estate, Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), 81310, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

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Growth and Yield Performance of Ipomoea Batatas as Influenced by N- (N-butyl) Thiophosphate Triamide (NBPT) Coated Urea (NCU)

M. N., ZULHILMI,Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia S. S., ZAHARAH,Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia; Institute of Tropical Agriculture & Food Security (ITAFoS), Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia M. J., NORAINIInstitute of Tropical Agriculture & Food Security (ITAFoS), Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia AND M. Y., KHANIFDepartment of Agriculture Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

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Antibiofilm Property of Green Synthesized Iron Oxide Nanoparticles from Neem Leaves

NUR LIYANA MOHAMMAD MOHAIDIN,Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia FARIZAN ARIS,Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia INDAH MOHD AMIN,Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Selangor, Malaysia NURHAYATI MOHAMAD ZAIN, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Selangor, Malaysia NORFATIMAH MOHAMED YUNUSFaculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia AND NURUL IZZA TAIBFaculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Tapah Campus, 35400, Tapah Road, Perak, Malaysia

Review Article

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Sustainable Business Model Innovation and Perspective of Using Microalgae to Produce Biofuel: A Systematic Literature Review

TAOFEEQ D. MOSHOOD,Faculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Lebuhraya Tun Razak, 26300 Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia GUSMAN NAWANIR,Faculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Lebuhraya Tun Razak, 26300 Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia MOHD HANAFIAH AHMAD,Faculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Lebuhraya Tun Razak, 26300 Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia KHAI LOON LEEFaculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Lebuhraya Tun Razak, 26300 Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia AND SUHAIDAH HUSSAINFaculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Lebuhraya Tun Razak, 26300 Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia

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Updated Assessment of Ground-dwelling Mammals in Ayer Hitam Forest Reserve, Selangor

NUR SYAKIRAH BAHARUDIN,Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Malaysia MARINA MOHD. TOP @ MOHD. TAH,Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Malaysia; Center of Foundation Studies for Agricultural Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Malaysia MOHD FARIS RABBANI SUBARI @ SUBIYRI,Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Malaysia NUR SA’ADAH MAZLANDepartment of Biology, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Malaysia AND TENGKU RINALFI PUTRA TENGKU AZIZANDepartment of Veterinary Preclinical Science, Veterinary Faculty, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Malaysia