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| Tuesday, December 23, 2014 |
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Extracting bioactive compounds from marine microalgae |
| Microalgae are photosynthetic microorganisms that produce high value compounds considered essential for human health, including polyunsatured fatty acids (e.g., omega-3s like EPA and DHA), various pigments (chlorophyll and carotenoids), and vitamins. more info >> |
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| Friday, October 3, 2014 |
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The Effects of Growing Rice in Low Water and High Salt Conditions |
| Two papers in the latest issue of Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science investigates the effects of low water input, and high salt levels, on rice growth. more info >> |
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| Friday, September 19, 2014 |
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Monitoring Heavy Metals Using Mussels |
| A research team in Malaysia has concluded that caged mussels are useful for monitoring heavy metal contamination in coastal waters in the Strait of Johore. more info >> |
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| Friday, August 8, 2014 |
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A Study on the Street Vendors of Kathmandu |
| According to a research study published in the Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities, the municipal government needs to properly manage street vendors by legalizing street vending and providing safe and suitable locations away from busy roads for them to operate their businesses. more info >> |
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| Wednesday, August 6, 2014 |
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Can probiotics reduce the severity of C. difficile infections? |
| The paper, by Y. Y. Loong and colleagues at the Universiti Putra Malysia, examines the epidemiology, immune responses, symptoms and diagnosis of C. difficile infections (CDI). It also discusses antibiotic susceptibility, CDI recurrences, probiotics and other alternative treatments. more info >> |
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| Monday, July 21, 2014 |
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Willingness-to-pay for Monorail Services in Penang, Malaysia |
| The study was prompted by Penang's heavy and growing traffic congestion problem. By 2030, it is estimated that travel demand will increase in the Malaysian state by 25-50%. more info >> |
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| Friday, July 18, 2014 |
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Integrating Work into School Curricula |
| The integration of work into the school curricula of developing countries could enhance enrolment, reduce drop-out rates and equip students with the generic competencies they need to participate in the labour market, suggests a paper published in the Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities. more info >> |
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| Friday, June 27, 2014 |
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Probiotics for Poultry Production |
| In this study, Y. W. Ho and colleagues at the Universiti Putra Malaysia and the Universiti Teknologi MARA isolated, identified and assessed Lactobacillus strains from chicken intestines, with a view to selecting potential probiotics. more info >> |
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| Thursday, June 19, 2014 |
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Increasing Rice Production on Acidic Soils in Malaysia |
| The study examined the effects of applying lime from various sources on an acid sulphate soil in Merbok, Malaysia. more info >> |
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| Monday, March 3, 2014 |
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'Current test' for water pollution |
| A simple test of electrical conductivity could be used as a parameter for water quality, according to new research published in the Journal of Tropical and Agricultural Sciences. more info >> |
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