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| Friday, January 29, 2016 |
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A New Potential Biomarker for Cancer Imaging |
| A biochemical compound developed as a radioactive tracer for cell proliferation shows increasing potential for use in cancer imaging, according to a recent paper published in the Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology. more info >> |
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Traditional Values Versus Global Values: How Hong Kong Youth Perceive Parenthood |
| Young people in Hong Kong are shifting their perceptions of parenthood from traditional Chinese cultural values, which emphasize family relationships and family loyalty, toward global values, such as individualism and consumerism, according to a recent study in the Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities. more info >> |
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| Friday, November 27, 2015 |
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Enhancing rice production during climate change in Malaysia |
| A Malaysian rice variety gives higher yields with less fertilizer compared to two other varieties grown in Southeast Asia. This could be key to increasing food security in times of climate change, according to a recent analysis published in the Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science (JTAS). more info >> |
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| Tuesday, November 10, 2015 |
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Taking a Molecular Approach to Conserving Freshwater Biodiversity |
| Molecular ecologists have a key role to play in setting priorities for the conservation of aquatic biodiversity, according to a recent review paper published in the Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Sciences. more info >> |
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| Friday, October 30, 2015 |
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Assessing the resource potential of Sal seeds in India |
| A common evergreen seed is capable of providing almost 150,000 person-days of employment during a single collection season in the Kumaun Himalayas region of northern India, according to a recent study in the Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities. more info >> |
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| Tuesday, September 1, 2015 |
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Turning sewage sludge into concrete |
| In a study published in the Pertanika Journal of Science and Technology, researchers from Universiti Teknologi MARA investigated the potential of sludge as an alternative cement material for making concrete. more info >> |
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| Thursday, August 27, 2015 |
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Purifying contaminated water with crab shells |
| In a study published in the Pertanika Journal of Science and Technology, researchers at the Universiti Putra Malaysia tested the effectiveness of crushed shells from the crab Scylla Serrata as biosorbents. more info >> |
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| Tuesday, August 25, 2015 |
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Exploring the link between globalisation and stress |
| The study, by an international research team in Thailand and Canada, analysed the relationship between globalisation and stress in a sample group of Thai farm workers. more info >> |
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| Friday, August 21, 2015 |
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Identifying the factors that contribute to flood fatalities |
| The study, by researchers in Malaysia, set out to determine which factors can help to reduce flood fatalities and damages, based on data from 79 countries. more info >> |
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| Tuesday, July 14, 2015 |
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Working environment a source of pain for Malaysia's migrant workforce |
| Migrant workers are more likely to report musculoskeletal pain when exposed to dust and unreliable equipment, say Malaysian researchers. more info >> |
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