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Purple power: Unleashing the vibrant potential of red cabbage anthocyanins in functional food packaging systems
No full textIn a world shifting toward clean labels and zero-waste living, red cabbage anthocyanins (RCAs) are stepping into the spotlight, not just as natural pigments, but as smart, bioactive heroes in sustainable packaging. Their striking hues, pH-sensitive behavior, and antioxidant power make them ideal for crafting active and intelligent food packaging systems that do more than just wrap. They protect, preserve, and communicate freshness in real time. This review unpacks the vibrant chemistry of RCAs and their seamless fusion with biopolymers and next-gen materials to create packaging that is not only biodegradable but functionally beautiful. We spotlight cutting edge green extraction methods, like ultrasound-assisted, enzyme-assisted, microwave-assisted, and supercritical fluid extraction, that boost both yield and eco-cred. This paper also explores how RCAs respond to environmental triggers like light and temperature, discusses their health concerns and toxicity, and dives into innovations like nanoencapsulation for stability and controlled release. Beyond the lab, we zoom out to consider real-world impact, which are agro-waste valorization, industrial scalability, and how RCAs align with circular economy vibes. The bottom line is that red cabbage anthocyanins are not just natural, they are powerful, purposeful, and packed with potential to reimagine food packaging for a more aesthetic, intelligent, and sustainable future
Enhancing Chinese steamed bread: A comprehensive review of food ingredients and their impact on physical characteristics, rheological properties, and nutritional composition
No full textChinese steamed bread is made from wheat flour and water as the main ingredients and fermented with yeast. In recent years, significant progress has been made in incorporating innovative food additives into Chinese steamed bread (CSB) to improve its overall quality and meet the changing demands of modern consumers. This review provides an overview of these advances, focusing on the effects of food additives on the physical and rheological properties of the dough and the nutritional composition of the final CSB products. The knowledge gained from these studies was presented in a cohesive manner, allowing for a detailed discussion of the various aspects relevant to the production and analysis of Chinese steamed bread. By examining the latest research on the use of additives, this report aimed to identify potential ways to improve the sensory properties, nutritional profile, and overall appeal of CSB. It serves as a valuable resource for future research efforts to improve the quality and appeal of CS
Psychological elements in modern poems “Bintang Hati”
No full textThis research paper discusses the psychological elements found in modern KOMSAS poetry. This study employs a qualitative method, specifically text analysis. Four modern poems from the Bintang Hati anthology are the focus of this study, namely: (1) Kijang yang Lelah, (2) Pesan Ibu Beribu-ribu, (3) Senja di Palang Besi, and (4) Bintang. This research applies Maslow’s psychological theory of human needs, which encompasses aspects such as physiological needs, safety, love, self-esteem, and self-actualization. The findings of this study indicate that psychological elements in KOMSAS poems significantly help readers gain a deeper understanding of the meaning the author intends to convey
Physicochemical properties and antioxidant activity of Spray-dried pomegranate (Punica Granatum) juice powder
No full textThis study aimed to investigate the effect of different carrier agents on the physicochemical properties and antioxidant activity of the spray-dried pomegranate juice. Maltodextrin and gum Arabic were used at 20% and 30%, respectively. The results revealed that spray-dried pomegranate juice with 20% gum Arabic exhibited higher drying yield and bulk density than other powders. Spray-dried powder with both concentrations of maltodextrin (20% and 30%) demonstrated higher water solubility and lower hygroscopicity and moisture content than that of gum Arabic. Anthocyanin content (4.64 mg/L), phenolic content (528.40 mg GAE/g), and antioxidant activity (1288.5 mM GAE/g DW for FRAP and 363.9mM GAE/g DW for DPPH) were all noticeably higher in powder with 20% maltodextrin compared to the powder encapsulated with gum Arabic. The type and concentration of carrier agent did not significantly affect the colour properties of the pomegranate juice powder
From the Nadrah tragedy to the administration of Muslim law act: a discourse of Singapore administration of Muslim law act 1950–1966
No full textIn the early 1950s, the Nadrah issue began to gain attention worldwide since the custody hearing involving her Malay adopted mother and her biological Dutch parents was ongoing. One of the dominant issues in the Nadrah tragedy was her marriage and its relation to Islamic laws. The issue became the topic of discussion among the community and was published in newspapers as well as magazines, at that time. This article discussed the development of Islamic law from the tragedy until the establishment of Muslim Administration Law in Singapore. This research employed a historical theme and utilized qualitative methods. The resources and materials used in this article were obtained from the National Archives Malaysia, Tun Sri Lanang Library at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), the main library of Universiti Malaya (UM), Perpustakaan Peringatan Za’ba UM, Perpustakaan Ahmad Ibrahim UM, Perpustakaan Akademi Pengajian Islam UM, and others. Findings indicated that the Nadrah tragedy is the catalyst for the discussions on Islamic law, especially on matters regarding marriage. Several bills to protect women, particularly in matters pertaining to marriage and divorce, were established. The bills facilitated the improvement of Shariah laws through the legal drafting of the Administration of Muslim Law Bill 1960 and the Administration of Muslim Law Act 1966
Signifikasi kursus berkaitan falsafah terhadap mahasiswa
No full textFalsafah adalah asas kepada segala ilmu pengetahuan. Penghayatan terhadap falsafah akan melahirkan individu yang menghargai fungsi akal di samping memantapkan pemahaman terhadap sesuatu perkara. Objektif kajian ini adalah untuk meninjau signifikasi kursus berkaitan falsafah terhadap pelajar yang mengambil kursus-kursus berkaitan falsafah di institusi pengajian tinggi (IPT). Bagi mendapatkan data, kajian ini menggunakan reka bentuk kajian kuantitatif dengan instrumen soal selidik. Seramai 515 orang pelajar yang mengambil kursus berkaitan falsafah dengan struktur kursus hampir sama di beberapa IPT awam terlibat dengan kajian ini. Dapatan yang diperolehi menunjukkan keperluan untuk menghasilkan satu modul kefahaman falsafah menerusi integrasi dan penyelarasan kurikulum kursus-kursus berkaitan falsafah. Ia diharap memberikan impak terhadap usaha melonjakkan kecemerlangan pelajar merangkumi aspek akademik dan pembangunan diri di samping membantu pelajar mencapai beberapa kemahiran soft skills khususnya dalam aspek pemikiran yang diperlukan sebagai salah satu medium untuk memformulasi budaya inteligen di kalangan pelajar IPT
Cabaran dan implementasi dakwah dalam program amali dakwah IPDAS 2024 di Beaufort, Sabah
No full textProgram Amali Dakwah merupakan satu platform pendidikan berasaskan lapangan yang dianjurkan oleh Institut Pengajian Islam dan Dakwah Sabah (IPDAS) bertujuan untuk memberi pendedahan sebenar kepada mahasiswa dalam melaksanakan tugas dakwah secara praktikal di tengah-tengah masyarakat. Dalam merealisasikan Program Amali ini, setiap mahasiswa perlu mengaplikasikan ilmu yang dipelajari ketika berhadapan dengan masyarakat. Mahasiswa juga perlu bijak mengatur strategi dakwah dalam program ini agar dakwah yang disampaikan dapat diterima dengan senang hati oleh masyarakat. Walaupun persiapan awal telah disediakan sebelum turun ke arena dakwah, namun sudah tentu terdapat cabaran dan kekangan yang akan dihadapi oleh mahasiswa dalam menjayakan Program Amali ini. Justeru, kajian ini bertujuan untuk meneliti cabaran serta strategi implementasi dakwah yang dihadapi oleh para peserta Program Amali Dakwah IPDAS 2024 yang dilaksanakan di daerah Beaufort, Sabah. Kaedah kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif melalui temu bual separa berstruktur dan analisis dokumen pelaksanaan program. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa antara cabaran utama yang dihadapi termasuklah halangan komunikasi antara kaum, kekurangan sumber dan kemudahan, serta keperluan kefahaman terhadap konteks budaya setempat. Walau bagaimanapun, pendekatan dakwah bil hal, dakwah fardiyah, dakwah bil lisan dan penglibatan langsung dalam aktiviti kemasyarakatan telah berjaya meningkatkan kefahaman dan penerimaan masyarakat terhadap mesej Islam. Semoga cabaran dan implementasi yang dihadapi oleh mahasiswa menerusi Program Amali Dakwah ini dapat dijadikan sebagai kayu ukur dan pedoman kepada para pendakwah pada masa akan datang
Overcoming tetracycline pollution in soils through the addition of a mycorrhizal fungal species Funnelifonni.s mosseae
No full textThe presence of residual antibiotics in the black soils of northeastem China poses a significant threat to food
safety. This study investigated the potential of Funnelifonnis mosseae, one of the predominant biocontrol fungi in
northeastemC hina, to mitigate the negative effects of tetracycline contamination ( 40 mg kg-1) in soil. Advanced
biotechnological methods were employed to assess plant growth, soil microbial antioxidant enzyme activity, and
soil fertility. Additionally, changes in microbial diversity, composition, and abundance at both the phylum and
genus levels were analyzed through high-throughput sequencing of the 16S rRNA and ITS gene regions of soil
microorganisms. The results demonstrated that F. mosseae colonization in tetracycline-contaminated soils
significantly improved soybean growth. Enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity in the soybean plants further
contributed to increased resistance against tetracycline stress. Notably, F. mosseae colonization was associated
with lower tetracycline levels, elevated total nitrogen (TN) content in the soil, alongside a shift in microbial
diversity and abundance favoring nitrogen-fixing bacteria.T his indicated that F. mosseae colonization influenced
the bacterial and fungal community composition, altering the relative abundance of dominant microbial taxa and
modulating the overall soil microenvironment. In conclusion, the application of F. mosseae effectively mitigated
tetracycline-induced stress, improved soil health, and provided a promising strategy for the bioremediation of
antibiotic-contaminated agricultural soils
Kinetic degradation and colour stability in an aqueous system of spray-dried metal- stabilized amaranth powder encapsulated in different wall materials
No full textThe present study aims to determine the kinetics of chlorophyll degradation and green colour stability of encapsulated copper (Cu)- and zinc (Zn)-amaranth powders stored under accelerated (45°C) and room (25°C) temperature for 16 weeks and six months, respectively. The powders were spray-dried using 10% maltodextrin (DE 10), resistant maltodextrin, N-Octenyl Succinate Anhydride starches (HI-CAP® 100 and CAPSUL®), and gum Arabic (GA). The effects of pH (4 to 8, in the absence of light at 25°C for 24 hours), temperature (40 to 100°C for 90 mins), and light exposure (fluorescent light at 25°C for five days) on the chlorophyll retention and colour stability of the powders in an aqueous system were also explored. The chlorophyll degradation kinetics of the powders followed a first-order reaction model. The Zn-amaranth powder encapsulated with CAPSUL® exhibited the lowest rate constant (k = 2.7 × 10−3 weeks−1) and the highest half-life (t1/2 = 256.72 weeks) under storage at 25°C. The Cu-amaranth powder encapsulated with GA demonstrated the highest greenness value during storage at both 25°C (six months) and 45°C (16 weeks). In the aqueous system, the Cu-amaranth powder encapsulated with GA possessed the highest chlorophyll retention (> 90%) in acidic conditions. Meanwhile, maltodextrin-encapsulated Cu-amaranth powder exhibited better chlorophyll retention and colour stability under light exposure and high temperatures
A bibliometric analysis of scientific publications at Universiti Malaysia Sabah
No full textThis study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of scientific publications associated with Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) from 1994 to 2024, tracing the university’s research progression over three decades. Using data extracted from the Scopus database, the study analyzes 9,217 publications by document type, open access (OA) status, and author keywords across three distinct decades using tools like Power Query, Microsoft Excel 365, and VOSviewer version 1.6.20. Findings reveal a steady increase in scientific publication productivity, with journal articles dominating output and OA publishing experiencing a significant surge in recent years. The keyword analysis highlights a consistent emphasis on local issues, particularly those related to Sabah and oil palm, while also reflecting the university’s growing engagement with emerging global themes such as COVID-19, machine learning, and deep learning. These insights suggest that future research efforts at UMS could be strategically aligned with other high-impact and trending areas, including climate change, renewable energy, public health, and artificial intelligence.This study offers the first comprehensive, cross-disciplinary bibliometric analysis of UMS publications, uniquely highlighting the university’s growing engagement with open access publishing. The findings offer valuable guidance for future policy decisions, particularly in enhancing publication funding, promoting balanced growth across disciplines, and advancing open science initiatives