Hydrodynamic insights, environmental assessment, and fisheries study of the Kelantan coastal area: A comprehensive analysis

Coastal studies are vital for sustainable development, identifying risks, vulnerabilities, and opportunities inherent to coastal environments. In this study, current and wave hydrodynamics, fisheries, and environmental conditions along 71 km coastline endangered at South China Sea were investigated. The MOHID Water Hydrodynamic model was employed to simulate current hydrodynamics under three scenarios: pure tide, southwest monsoon, and northeast monsoon, considering spring and neap tide conditions. The Simulating Waves Nearshore module was used to assess wave characteristics. Environmental evaluations were performed covering coastal water quality, mangroves, seagrass, seaweeds, fisheries, and aquacultures. Besides, land use assessment was conducted for the entire coastal stretch. Findings indicated the peak current speed at 0.95 m/s during floodspring tide and a minimum below 0.15 m/s during low water-neap tide. Wave modeling revealed that the wave heights reached up to 1.5 m during the northeast monsoon and 0.5 m during the southwest monsoon. Water quality was noticed to be “Excellent” for beaches and islands and “Good” for estuaries according to the Malaysian Marine Water Quality index (MMWQI). Finally, fisheries were reported to have an economic impact of around 9.0 million Malaysian Ringgit/year averagely. It is believed that, the outcomes of this study will help to enhance understanding of Kelantan’s coastal area, aiding local government efforts to improve the state shoreline and develop effective coastal management strategies

The Diet Of The Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) And Its Relation To Kulliyyāt Al-Khams: An Islamic And Scientific Perspective

The dietary guidance taught by the Prophet (PBUH), as contained in his hadiths, is part of Islamic legislation. Shariah, as widely known, comprises the Qur’an, the Sunnah, qiyas (analogical reasoning), and ijma' (consensus of scholars). All these sources encompass objectives and wisdom, collectively referred to as maqāṣid al-sharīᶜah. The question that arises is how the dietary guidance taught by the Prophet (PBUH) can be linked to maqāṣid al-sharīᶜah. This study aims to examine and analyze the maqāṣid al-sharīᶜah embedded in the dietary guidance of the Prophet (PBUH), or more precisely, his diet. The research employs a qualitative approach, using a library-based method to gather data relevant to the topic. The findings reveal that the Prophet’s dietary practices encompass legislative wisdom closely related to the Kulliyyat al-Khams (the five fundamental principles of maqāṣid al-sharīᶜah): the preservation of religion, life, intellect, wealth, and lineage. The study is further supported by scientific evidence related to nutrition, which reinforces the relevance of the Prophet’s dietary guidance in the context of maqāṣid al-sharīᶜah

The Effects of Direct Fire and Strength on Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Containing Semiconductor Electronic Molding Resin Waste (AAC-SEMRW) on Partition Panel Application

The research highlights semiconductor electronic molding resin waste (SEMRW) has the potential to improve the strength and fire resistance of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) due to its excellent properties of (SEMRW) in terms of physical, mechanical, and fire resistance performances. The possibility of SEMRW by its addition in AAC concrete is explored by analyzing the effect of varying additions on the properties of AAC. This fundamental research is to propose a different percentages composition (5%, 10%, 15%,20%, 25%, and 30%) of SEMRW as a partial replacement of sand and containing with standard amounts of cement, quartz sand, water, and a 1% aluminum paste. All specimens experienced a steam curing process for 12 hours at a temperature of 180°C and a steam pressure of 13 bar in an autoclave machine to produce (AAC- SEMRW). The results revealed 20% SEMRW of AAC provides the higher compressive strength at 5.19 MPa. Modulus young and Modulus rupture at 0.11 Gpa and 3.11 Mpa, respectively. In terms of the rate of direct fire analysis, the test gives a higher percentage at 90%. The findings show that AAC-SEMRW can be used as an ecofriendly alternative to typical construction materials by recycling industrial waste and decreasing environmental impact, hence promoting sustainable construction practices. These findings highlight the material's potential in applications that require lightweight, robust, and fire-resistant building solutions, hence contributing to future advances in green construction technology

Ebuletin pejabat pengurusan makmal kampus cawangan pagoh edisi 04 (julai – disember 2023)

eBuletin ini merangkumi semua aktiviti yang telah berlangsung di PPMKCP sepanjang bulan Julai hingga Disember 2023

Silver Nanoparticle Synthesis and Characterization for the Treatment of Ganoderma Fungus

Almost every producing country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has benefited from the large-scale growth of the oil palm industry in recent years. However, there are a few risks to the palm trees that can have an impact on the GDP of our nation, one of which is the disease known as Ganoderma Basal Stem Rot (BSR). The lignin trunk of palm trees is broken down or degraded by a specific fungus called Ganoderma Boninense, Therefore, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been created for this purpose due to their potential for treating fungus. The AgNPs were synthesized into a spherical shape by using Silver Nitrate (AgNO3 ), Sodium Borohyrdide (NaBH4), and Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) due to itsstraightforward and adaptable setup. Regarding to the AgNPs characterization, the optical propertiesshowed the greatest absorption peak of transverse suface plasmon resonance (t-SPR) for AgNPsis 2.670 intensity at wavelength of 420nm. The structural properties of AgNPs exhibit an intensity peak asindexed (1 1 1), at 2(Theta) = 38.10°. The surface density for morphological properties is 0.1211 ± 0.000333. The study shows that 25.17% of fungal growth around Negative Control area, 2.09% around AgNPs Control area, and 0% of fungal growth around Positive Control area during the disc diffusion experiment after 7 days

TiO2 nanotubes zeolite nanophotocatalyst performance efficacy toward the photocatalytic degradation of triclocarban in bathroom greywater

Triclocarban (TCC) is persistent in aquatic environments, where it can remain stable for extended periods. It can cause long-term exposure, potentially affecting ecosystems and human health through contaminated fish or water. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the degradation of TCC in bathroom greywater by the application of TiO2 nanotubes coated with zeolite (TNZPC) in photocatalytic degradation. Electrochemical anodization (ECA) and electrophoretic deposition (EPD) were applied to form TNZPC. Field Emission-Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), and X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) verified the characterization of TNZPC accordingly and the degradation kinetics of TCC followed the pseudo-first-order model of Hinshelwood. The highest degradation rate, reaching 95.2%, was observed at pH 11, while the lowest rate was at pH 3, with a degradation efficiency of only 72.6% after 60minutes of irradiation with utilization of 0.75cm2 of TNZPC. The mechanism study has verified eleven intermediate products were produced during TCC degradation by the process of oxidation, ozonation, hydroxyl radical (*OH), and dichlorination. The study suggests that finding the optimum conditions such as photocatalyst modification, cationic material, light sources, TCC initial concentration, pH, and TNZPC size play crucial roles in significant TCC photocatalytic degradation

Enhancing Entrepreneurship Education in TVET: A Validated Evaluation Scale for Higher Vocational Institution

Entrepreneurship education curricula are extensively adopted in Chinese higher vocational schools; yet, there is a notable deficiency of dependable instruments to evaluate their quality. This study sought to create and test a comprehensive scale for assessing entrepreneurship educa2tion curricula in higher vocational schools, utilizing the CIPP (Context, Input, Process, and Product) paradigm. The research employed a multi-phase methodology, encompassing scale development, expert evaluation (N = 14), pilot testing (N = 135), and a formal study (N = 750), with individuals selected from two representative Chinese higher vocational institutions. Statistical investigations, including item analysis, reliability analysis, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), were done to establish the scale’s robustness. The final scale consists of four subscales: curriculum context (3 dimensions, 11 items), curriculum input (3 dimensions, 13 items), curriculum process (2 dimensions, 8 items), and curriculum product (2 dimensions, 9 items), amounting to a total of 41 items. The results indicate robust content validity and internal consistency, validating the scale as a dependable and efficient tool for evaluating entrepreneurship education programs. This scale, designed for fundamental entrepreneurship courses, offers significant insights for curriculum enhancement and policy formulation, thereby advancing entrepreneurship education at higher vocational institutions

Perkembangan Pemahaman Fundamentalisme, SekularismeDanModernisme dalam Dunia Islam

The understanding of fundamentalism, secularism and modernism has a great influenceonpolicies in an organization or a movement and state. In this research, the author studiesthedevelopment of this understanding in the Islamic world. The purpose of this researchistodescribe and explain the history of the development of the understanding of fundamentalism, secularism and modernism in the Islamic world. This research uses a qualitative methodwitha library research model. The results of this study can be concluded, that Fundamentalism, Secularism, and Modernism in Islam are three views that arise in response to social, political, and cultural changes. Fundamentalism seeks to return to the basic teachings of religionbyrejecting modern innovations that are considered deviant, while Secularismseparatesreligion from public and political affairs, making religion a private matter. Modernism, ontheother hand, tries to adapt religious teachings to the times, combining religious values withsocial, cultural and technological advances. In Indonesia, these three views developedinlinewith the dynamics of history, colonialism and Western influence, each taking a distinctiveform and approach in the local context. Fundamentalism became a responset

Biomaterials for tissue engineering scaffolds: Balancing efficiency and eco-friendliness through life cycle assessment

Tissue engineering has emerged as a promising field for regenerative medicine, aiming to develop biomimetic scaffolds that can have significant implications for reducing environmental impact across various aspects of medical research. This research presents a life cycle assessment (LCA) of the synthesis and characterization of biomaterials of Polyethylene Glycol Diacrylate (PEGDA) filled with Aramid Nanofiber (ANFs) for tissue engineering scaffolds using Digital Light Processing (DLP). The present research introduces a novel approach by integrating LCA principles to evaluate the environmental impact of the developed biomaterials. It was conducted using Life Cycle Assessment For Experts (LCA FE) software following the ISO 14040 and 14044 requirements. The research systematically analyzes the eco-friendliness of the PEGDA/ANFs scaffolds, considering the system boundary from cradle to gate, materials extraction, and fabrication processes. Besides, this research also aims to contribute to the development of sustainable biomaterials for tissue engineering applications by achieving a careful balance between scaffold performance and ecological considerations. The findings present the environmental impact categories that are considered in LCA, among which are global warming potential (GWP), acidification potential (AP), eutrophication potential (EP), and human toxicity potential (HTP). The highest contribution to the fabrication of PEGDA/ANFs for 3D tissue engineering scaffolds comes from GWP. The research also provides insights into optimizing biomaterial design by considering both efficiencies in tissue regeneration and environmental impact, promoting the development of greener practices in regenerative medicine