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Fulltext Four new species of the genus Diduga Moore, [1887] (Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Arctiinae) from China and Malaysia

Zhao TT, Han HL

Zookeys, 2020;985:127-141.
PMID: 33223877 DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.985.54047

In this paper, four species of the genus Diduga Moore, [1887] from China (Chongqing and Guangdong) and Malaysia (Borneo, Sabah) are described as new to science, namely D. simianshanasp. nov., D. chebalingasp. nov., D. chewisp. nov., and D. hollowayisp. nov. Adults of these species are illustrated in color, and images of the male and female genitalia are provided. A distribution map of the new species is provided, together with an updated checklist of all species of Diduga.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
Fulltext Fake braces by quacks in Malaysia: an expert opinion

Nor Azlida Mohd Nor, Zamros Yuzadi Mohd Yusof, Wan Nurazreena Wan Hassan, Mohd ZambriMohamed Makhbul

Ann Dent, 2020;27(1):33-40.
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Dental quackery has been a problem for decades and is becoming a major concern in many countries, including Malaysia. Recent development of a new service offered by quacks in Malaysia is “fake braces”, which alarmed dental professionals. The fake braces appear similar to the professionally fitted orthodontic appliances comprising of archwires that are secured on brackets by coloured ligatures except they are fitted by unqualified individuals who have no formal clinical training. In addition, the orthodontic materials and dental equipment used for this illegal service were substandard and unregulated. Therefore, such fitted appliances are harmful to the teeth and oral health. Efforts to record the extent of fake braces practice and its oral health consequences have been challenging as they are marketed through the social media, and the victims were either reluctant to come forward or did not know the appropriate channel to file a complaint to the health authority. This is an expert opinion paperwith theaimsto highlight typical presentation of fake braces, modus operandi of fake braces providers, the harmful effects of fake braces on the patient’s oral health, the role of social media advertising in promoting fake braces, and the impacts to the illegal providers.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
HPLC-Based Qualitative and Quantitative Analyses of Alkaloids in Chewable Areca Products from Different Geographic Regions

Cao M, Liu Y, Yuan H, Qiu Y, Xie Q, Yi P, et al.

J AOAC Int, 2020 Sep 01;103(5):1400-1405.
PMID: 33241395 DOI: 10.1093/jaoacint/qsaa048

BACKGROUND: Chewable areca products are popular in Asian countries, including India, Pakistan, Malaysia, and China. The major alkaloids present in areca products are guvacine, arecaidine, guvacoline, and arecoline which cause carcinogenicity and addiction.
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was the quantitative analysis of the alkaloid content of areca chewable products from different countries and regions using HPLC-UV, as well as the benefit of their safety evaluation products.
METHOD: An HPLC-UV method was established for qualitative and quantitative analyses of 65 batches of areca chewable products from different countries and regions. Additionally, similarity evaluation of chromatographic fingerprints was applied for data analysis.
RESULTS: These results reveal a significant variation in the levels of areca alkaloids among tested products, specifically guvacoline (0.060-1.216 mg/g), arecoline (0.376-3.592 mg/g), guvacine (0.028-1.184 mg/g), and arecaidine (0.184-1.291 mg/g). There were significant differences in the alkaloid content of areca chewable products from different producing areas.
CONCLUSIONS: The method will be useful in the safety evaluation of different areca chewable products.
HIGHLIGHTS: The established HPLC-UV method can be adopted for safety evaluation of areca chewable products from different countries and regions due to its general applicability.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
Fulltext The effects of chilling and freezing to the crude fat, ash and moisture content of Channa striata (Bloch, 1793) and Clarias batrachus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Sharir Aizat Kamaruddin, Muhammad Huzaifah Jaafar, Muhammad Ariff Zakariya, Muhammad Fayyadh Fadzilan, Aliff Iqbal Ahmad Nadzri, Khairul Naim Abd.Aziz, et al.

Journal of Academia Universiti Teknologi MARA Negeri Sembilan, 2020;8(2):39-47.
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This research is conducted to investigate the effects of cubed and crushed ice on the crude fat, ash, and
moisture content of Channa striata and Clarias batrachus. The samples were chilled to four and seven days in the Polyvinyl chloride plastic (PVC) boxes filled with cubed ice and crushed ice. Before the determination of crude, ash, and moisture content, the samples were frozen for 1 week. Statistical
analyses were carried out to indicate the significant difference in the effects of treatment days and
physical characteristics of ice towards the crude fat, ash, and moisture content. The result concludes that crushed ice is more superior to cubed ice for all experiments. The outcomes of this research benefit many parties specially to cubed ice suppliers to support aquaculture industries and the socio-economic sectors in Malaysia.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
Fulltext Level of depression, anxiety and stress experienced by student members of armed uniform body at UiTM Perlis Branch

Khor, Poy Hua, Muhamad Hairiss B Ishak, Lim, Khong Chiu

Journal of Academia Universiti Teknologi MARA Negeri Sembilan, 2020;8(2):58-66.
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This study evaluates the depression, anxiety, and stress level among student members of armed uniform
body at Universiti Teknologi MARA Perlis Branch. Universiti Teknologi MARA Perlis Branch offered
15 co-curriculum activities included SUKSIS, Komander Kesatria, Bomba, and Angkatan Pertahanan
Awam Malaysia. Unfortunately, in the selection system of co-curriculum activities, some students did
not have the opportunity to select curriculum activities of their choice and interest. Questionnaire
developed by Lovibond and Lovibond’s (1995) entitled Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS21) was issued to 120 student members of SUKSIS, Komander Kesatria, Bomba, and Angkatan
Pertahanan Awam Malaysia. In terms of the level of mental health, the student members of SUKSIS
and Komander Kesatria suffered mild level of depression, while members of Bomba and Angkatan
Pertahanan Awam Malaysia experienced normal level of depression. In relation to anxiety level,
members of Suksis and Komander Kesatria suffered moderate level of anxiety, while members of
Bomba and Angkatan Pertahanan Awam Malaysia experienced mild level of anxiety. Although the
members of Komander Kesatria, Bomba and Angkatan Pertahanan Awam Malaysia experienced normal
level of stress, the members of SUKSIS armed uniform body are mildly stressed. These findings provide
an insight on mental health among students of tertiary education which is a very serious health issue
that demands further exploration for development of effective co-curriculum activities. Hopefully,
future researchers could relate this health issue with studies on other populations and demographic
characteristics.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
Diplodiscus latifii (Malvaceae-Brownlowioideae), a new species from Sabah, Malaysia

Chung RCK, Soepadmo E

PhytoKeys, 2020;161:99-106.
PMID: 33100836 DOI: 10.3897/phytokeys.161.55781

A new species of Diplodiscus is described and illustrated from one collection made in lowland mixed dipterocarp forest in Sabah, Malaysia. Conspicuous by its twig colour, leaf shape and indumentum, it is probably allied to D. longifolius, but differs in sufficient characters (shape, indumentum, apex and venation of blade, flower bud shape and size, petal diameter, ovary shape and fruit shape and size) to be a species in its own right. A key to the species of Diplodiscus in Malaysia also is provided.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
Fulltext Thymoquinone content in marketed black seed oil in Malaysia

Alkhatib H, Mawazi SM, Al-Mahmood SMA, Zaiter A, Doolaanea AA

J Pharm Bioallied Sci, 2020 07 18;12(3):284-288.
PMID: 33100788 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.JPBS_208_20

Thymoquinone (TQ) is the major active compound in black seed oil (BSO). Many pharmacological effects of TQ, such as anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, antioxidant, immune stimulator, and anticancer, have been reported. TQ can be considered as a biomarker for BSO, but its content in the commercial products is rarely reported. TQ content varies based on the oil source and extraction method. This study aimed to quantify the TQ content in the commercial BSO products in Malaysia and to evaluate whether the products can be used as a source of TQ for therapeutic benefits. TQ was quantified using an established high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method. TQ human equivalent dose (HED) was calculated based on reported animal studies from literature, and theoretical BSO amount containing the TQ dose was calculated based on the HPLC analysis. TQ content in the commercial BSO products ranged from 0.07% wt/wt to 1.88% wt/wt. The product with the highest TQ concentration is approximately 27-fold higher than the product with the lowest TQ concentration. Consequently, theoretical BSO amounts needed for specific diseases varied and some products cannot provide practical amount of TQ. This study recommends the regulation of TQ content in BSO and suggests that the BSO might be fortified with extra TQ to be effectively used in some diseases.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
Fulltext Anxiety and Academic Achievement among Undergraduate Students

Khairunisa Amalina Binti Kaswadi, Malik, Aakriti, Keat, Ooi Boon

Journal of Management & Science, 2018;16(2):11-18.
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Undergraduate studies are a challenging time for students to adapt to the multi-functional roles and responsibilities of a university life. Research worldwide indicates undergraduate students to experience high levels of stress, depression and anxiety thus affecting their academic performance. Studies in Malaysia with respect to understanding the relationship between anxiety levels and academic achievement are sparse. The current study sought responses from a preliminary sample of 100 undergraduate students consisted of 50 males and 50 females on their cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and Beck’s Anxiety Inventory. The results suggested girls to have slightly higher levels of anxiety when compared to boys. Both boys and girls were found to have moderate levels of anxiety as indicated by BAI. A mild negative relationship was found between anxiety levels and academic achievement. The findings highlight the need for preventive mental health measures in universities catering to the growing academic and personal demands on students thereby facilitating students with coping and life skills.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
Fulltext Group discussions on how to implement a participatory process in climate adaptation planning: a case study in Malaysia

Palermo V, Hernandez Y

Ecol Econ, 2020 Nov;177:106791.
PMID: 33144752 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolecon.2020.106791

The frequency and intensity of extreme climate events are increasing all around the world, due to climate change. Climate adaptation strategies are therefore needed, since mitigation strategies alone are not sufficient to avoid serious impacts of climate change. However, adaptation to climate change is not straightforward, as it is highly influenced by diverse and conflicting interests as well as epistemological (or scientific) uncertainties. Therefore, a minimum requirement for its success is the active participation of stakeholders and citizens in the adaptation policy cycle. This paper presents a case study on a participatory process involving civil servants from different municipalities in Malaysia, in Southeast Asia, with a view to considering the optimal level of engagement that is required for climate adaptation planning. The exercise consisted of a Focus Group session, where participants were asked to discuss the level of stakeholder and citizen participation that should be adopted within the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy initiative. Contrary to authors' expectations, the participants tended to suggest medium to high levels of participation in the planning process. During the dialogues, a walking activity through the city, aimed at identifying hotspots of climate risks and defined as "safety walks", was one of the ideas proposed as a high-potential participatory method, spreading in the adaptation framework. Safety walks could complement climate modelling and enhance the robustness of climate risk assessments.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
Fulltext Data on technopreneurial intention among male and female university students: A comparison

Koe WL

Data Brief, 2020 Dec;33:106423.
PMID: 33102642 DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2020.106423

The data presented were used to examine the level of technopreneurial intention and differences in intention between male and female university students. A total of 361 final-year students from a public university in Malaysia have participated in the data collection process through answering online questionnaire. The respondents were selected by using proportionate stratified sampling. Quantitative method was employed in data analysis process. Specifically, the software of IBM SPSS was used to perform descriptive analysis and independent sample t-test. Data have also been tested for internal consistency to ensure their reliability. Mean and standard deviation values for male and female student's technopreneurial intention were presented. In comparison, the data demonstrated that no difference existed between male and female student's technopreneurial intention. The data provided new information on university student's level of technopreneurial intention. It was useful for higher learning institutions and governmental agencies in designing technopreneurship development programs, particularly in the era of post-COVID19 pandemic which requires extensive use of technology in entrepreneurship.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
Fulltext Oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of patients undergoing micro-osteoperforations (MOPs) to accelerate orthodontic space closure

Syed Bazli Alwi Syed Bakhtiar, Noraina Hafizan Norman, Sarah Haniza Abdul Ghani, Budi Aslinie Md Sabri

Compendium of Oral Science, 2017;4(1):19-27.
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Objectives: To assess and compare the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of orthodontic patients who had and had not undergone micro-osteoperforations (MOPs) during orthodontic space closure. Methods: 27 orthodontic patients with fixed appliance who are undergoing orthodontic space closure with Niti coil springs were given the validated short version of the Oral Health Impact Profile (Malaysia) Questionnaire (S-OHIP) which was available in both Bahasa Melayu and English, containing 14 items. 17 patients underwent MOPs (MOP group) while 10 patients did not (control). Additive scores (ADD) were calculated by summing the response codes for the 14 items and simple count scores (SC) were calculated by a count of the number of items reported as occurring ‘quite often’ and ‘very often’. Results: A total of 24 patients responded to the questionnaire, with a response rate of 88.9%, and they comprised of 79.2% females and 20.8% males. There is no significant difference in the mean ADD (p = 0.347) and mean SC (p = 0.446) across both groups. Conclusions: The reported oral health-related quality of life is similar for orthodontic patients who did and did not undergo MOPs.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
Fulltext Valuing visitor’s willingness to pay to generate revenues for managing Putrajaya botanical garden

Izza Shazleen Abdul Aziz, Marek Kozlowski, Mohd Shahwahid Othman

Journal of Advanced Research Design, 2019;52(1):1-12.
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Policymakers and recreation site managers use changes in fee structure, either introducing park entrance fees or increasing existing ones, to generate revenues, improve services, and reduce damages associated with visitor’s overuse. The sudden increase in park usage fee, however, can make the park inaccessible to certain segments of visitors. Understanding park users' response to changes in fees and its implication on park use equity is, thus, important to achieving a park's full potential in a socially and environmentally responsible way. This information is crucial especially for developing countries, where the issue has received relatively less attention and underfunded. This paper contributes to the literature on park access fees by empirically assessing park use equity between and among international and local visitors visiting Putrajaya Botanical Garden, Malaysia and developing an approach for determining predictors and mean willingness to pay values for park entrance. Results of our survey-based approach show a positive willingness to pay values for park entrance and fee increases. Our results also show that it is possible to raise revenue without exacerbating existing park use differences.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
Fulltext Taxonomy and phylogeny of the genus Gastrocentrum Gorham (Coleoptera, Cleridae, Tillinae), with the description of five new species

Yang G, Yang X, Shi H

Zookeys, 2020;979:99-132.
PMID: 33192133 DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.979.53765

The genus Gastrocentrum Gorham, 1876 is revised to include nine species. Five new species are described in this genus: G. magnumsp. nov. (NE India), G. regularesp. nov. (Cameron Highlands, Malaysia), G. xiaodongisp. nov. (Gyirong, Xizang, China), G. zayuensesp. nov. (Zayü, Xizang, China), and G. gaoligongensesp. nov. (Fugong, Yunnan, China). Gastrocentrum nitidum Schenkling, 1916 is transferred to the genus Tillus as a new combination. All the species in this genus are described (except G. brevicolle), and a key is provided for their identification. Illustrations of male genitalia, female reproductive organs, and other important structures are provided. An interspecific phylogeny-estimate of Gastrocentrum is presented based on morphological data, with two main clades recognized: a clade containing G. unicolor and G. laterimaculatum, and a clade containing the remaining six species (the latter a polytomy consisting of G. magnumsp. nov., G. dux, and G. regularesp. nov., and a well-supported sub-clade representing the remaining species). Additionally, the taxonomic and phylogenetic importance of female reproductive organs is discussed.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
Eimeria pachylepyron sp. n. (Protozoa: Eimeriidae) from the slow loris in Malaysia

Colley FC, Mullin SW

J Parasitol, 1972 Feb;58(1):110-1.
PMID: 5012512
Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
Biology of the Malaysian strain of Plasmodium juxtanucleare Versiani and Gomes, 1941. 3. Life cycle of the erythrocytic parasite in the avian host

Bennett GF, Warren M

J Parasitol, 1966 Aug;52(4):653-9.
PMID: 5969103
Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
Biology of the Malaysian strain of Plasmodium juxtanucleare Versiani and Gomes, 1941. II. The sporogonic stages in Culex (Culex) sitiens Wiedmann

Bennett GF, Warren M, Cheong WH

J Parasitol, 1966 Aug;52(4):647-52.
PMID: 5969102
Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
Biology of the simian malarias of southeast Asia. II. The susceptibility of some Malaysian mosquitoes to infection with five strains of Plasmodium cynomolgi

Bennett GF, Warren M, Cheong WH

J Parasitol, 1966 Aug;52(4):625-31.
PMID: 5969101
Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
Studies on Echinostomatidae (Trematoda) in Malaya. XII. Antagonism between two species of echinostome trematodes in the same lymnaeid snail

Lie Kian Joe, Umathevy T

J Parasitol, 1966 Jun;52(3):454-7.
PMID: 5942522
Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
Studies on Echinostomatidae (Trematoda) in Malaya. XI. The life history of Echinostoma hystricosum sp. n

Lie Kian Joe, Umathevy T

J Parasitol, 1966 Jun;52(3):449-53.
PMID: 5942521
Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
Plasmodium jefferyi sp. n. from Hylobates lar in Malaya

Warren M, Coatney GR, Skinner JC

J Parasitol, 1966 Feb;52(1):9-13.
PMID: 5910463
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