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A report from the University of Kebangsaan in Malaysia discusses the implementation of food safety regulations and their impact on food security in the country. The review paper collected and analyzed 16 research papers published between 2016 and 2023. The research found that factors such as high certification and renovation costs, language barriers, and lack of motivation and knowledge among small and medium enterprises contribute to a low number of businesses with food safety assurance certification. The study suggests that future research should focus on food fraud, food defense, and the stability of food resources to improve food safety and security in Malaysia. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from the University of Technology in Selangor, Malaysia, have conducted a study exploring the symbolic significance of animals in the history of figurative painting from a Jungian archetypal perspective. The research delves into how animals have been used as subjects, backgrounds, and mediums in art to convey emotions and spiritual dimensions. By intertwining Jungian psychology with art history, the analysis sheds light on the psychological intricacies of paintings and deepens our understanding of these works. The study has been peer-reviewed and offers a unique perspective on the role of animals in art. [Extracted from the article]

This paper is presented as part of UKMGGPM- CMNB-144-2010 research funding titled "Subjective and Objective Assessment on Relationship of Financial Well-Being Measurements". The paper aims to identify the pattern of financial behavior among the female teachers in Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor. A total of 325 female teachers were involved in the study. Queationnaires were used in the survey. Data on the samples' socio-economic background, financial knowledge and financial behavior were gathered through the questionnaires. There were 15 items on the financial knowledge with the choice of either 'right' or 'wrong' answer. Financial behavior pattern was formulated using the 5-Likert scale responses of "1=never", "2=seldom", "3=sometimes", "4=often" and "5=always" and comprises of 12 questions. Analysis showed four dimensions that were interrelated on the assessment measurement of financial behavior: i) planning, ii) cash flow management, iii) saving and iv) usage of credit card. Descriptive analysis which includes frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation were carried out to analyze the findings. Meanwhile, t-test and ANOVA were used to analyze the differences between the mean score of financial behavior across the factors such as age, level of education, monthly income and financial knowledge level. Findings showed the respondents had a substantial mean score in the four dimensions of financial behavior described above. The most substantial mean score was on the dimension of cash flow management which involved the activites of paying bills and other expenses by installments. Findings also showed respondents aged more than 45 years old had good financial behavior in term of saving. In another word, as they grew older they became better on saving. Findings also showed that the respondents with the best financial behavior were among those who were good in saving their income. Further study is suggested to identify factors that influence the financial behavior among teachers. Financial behavior can described the financial well-being of an individual or group which has an impact on the individual productivity level. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A recent study from the University of Tunku Abdul Rahman in Selangor, Malaysia, explores the potential of laser-induced graphene (LIG) as a flexible energy storage electrode for biomedical devices like wearables and implants. Funded by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia and UTAR Research Fund, the research highlights LIG's unique properties and performance, suggesting it could be a key component in next-generation self-charging energy storage systems for the healthcare sector. The review discusses the challenges of scaling up production, technical integration, and regulatory considerations, emphasizing the need for efficient and reliable solutions in energy storage for biomedical applications. [Extracted from the article]

In the last few decades, dengue remains a leading public health problem in Malaysia. The problem persists with increasing trend of cases despite implementation of various interventions by the Ministry of Health Malaysia. The difficulty in eradicating dengue disease throughout the world is related to the complexity of the dengue phenomena. With no access to a safe, effective and affordable dengue vaccine, the only intervention strategy is to control the mosquito vector. In reality, data on mosquitoes is limited, and in most cases, the dynamic of mosquito is unobservable. In this study, based on the dengue incidence data in Malaysia − Kuala Lumpur and Selangor − from the year 2011 to 2014, a transmission model of type SI-SIR is constructed. Transmission rates in the two locations are estimated from the data fitting of the dynamic of infected human to dengue incidence. The average infection rate and the estimated average reproduction number for Selangor are estimated to be 0.1674 week−1 and 1.025, respectively. An enclave in Selangor, the capital city Kuala Lumpur has slightly lower average dengue infection rate of 0.1656 week−1 and estimated average reproduction number of 1.014. Further sensitivity analysis indicated that the dengue infection rate is the critical parameter of dengue transmission in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. This implies that dengue control strategies should focus on reducing the dengue infection rate. Numerical simulations are also performed to validate the estimated dengue infection rate, to illustrate the dengue dynamics and to determine the effects of dengue control strategies in the two selected locations. The predictive test results of this method also provide good results in capturing the pattern of dengue cases both in Kuala Lumpur and in Selangor. Numerical simulations on instantaneous reproduction number reveal that the instantaneous reproduction number of Kuala Lumpur varies between 0.8 and 1.28 while the instantaneous reproduction number of Selangor varies between 0.7 and 1.2. The insights and results presented in this paper are useful to the relevant authorities in analyzing the effect of mosquito intervention for reducing the prevalence of dengue in Malaysia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Keywords: Built Environment; Environment EN Built Environment Environment 1469 1469 1 03/23/23 20230317 NES 230317 2023 MAR 19 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at TB & Outbreaks Week -- A new study on built environment is now available. According to the news reporters, the research concluded: "A comfortable living environment in the area will support the ecological and social system of a community, thus promoting a good society. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from the University of Kebangsaan in Malaysia have conducted a study on sustainable food and agriculture, focusing on the integration of personalized context-aware systems through ubiquitous devices and adaptive learning. The research explores how these technologies can enhance agricultural practices, improve resource management, increase crop yields, and promote environmental sustainability. By utilizing a combined-methods approach, the study highlights the positive impact of technology on farming efficiency and sustainability, paving the way for future research and policy development in technology-enhanced farming practices. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted in Malaysia aimed to identify factors associated with depression among the geriatric population with low social support. The study analyzed data from a population-based health survey and found that the prevalence of depression was significantly higher among the community-dwelling geriatric population with low social support compared to the general geriatric population. Risk factors for depression included being single, having dementia, and having a visual disability. The study suggested that conducting depression screenings for this population could help prevent or improve the management of depression. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by the University of Kebangsaan in Selangor, Malaysia, aimed to investigate the concentration of particulate matter (PM) in a school classroom during a haze episode and evaluate the health effects of air pollution on students. The study found that there was no significant difference in PM10 concentration during the haze, and the dominant trace metals in PM10 were manganese and chromium. However, the study also revealed that school children were exposed to high levels of carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic elements during the haze event. The research emphasizes the importance of indoor air quality for students' health and performance. [Extracted from the article]

A report from the University Teknologi MARA in Selangor, Malaysia, discusses the effectiveness of oral health interventions for children and adolescents with mental disorders. The researchers conducted a systematic review and identified 15 articles that met their inclusion criteria. The review found that educational, physical, clinical, and combined interventions were effective in improving oral health outcomes in this population. The research concludes that proactive oral health interventions can be beneficial for children and adolescents with mental disorders. This information may be useful for individuals conducting research on mental health and oral health interventions. [Extracted from the article]

A report from the University Putra Malaysia discusses the potential use of starch biopolymer films containing chitosan nanoparticles (CNP) as an alternative to non-degradable food packaging materials. The inclusion of CNP in the films can improve food shelf-life due to its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. The report reviews the effects of different concentrations and sizes of CNP, as well as other additives, on the properties of the starch/CNP films. The research concludes that the use of starch/CNP films for active food packaging can contribute to reducing environmental issues and enhancing food safety and security. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by investigators at the University of Tunku Abdul Rahman in Selangor, Malaysia, has developed a new microsimulation framework called BayABM to model individual heterogeneity in mobility. The framework integrates population synthesis, Bayesian Networks, and activity-based models to simulate a synthetic population with socioeconomic and household-level attributes. The model was tested using a case study in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and demonstrated efficacy in large-scale applications. The research provides a novel approach to estimating individual-scale daily mobility and has potential implications for understanding travel behavior and society. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Selangor; Malaysia; Asia; Cancer; Health and Medicine; Oncology; Thyroid Cancer; Thyroid Neoplasms EN Selangor Malaysia Asia Cancer Health and Medicine Oncology Thyroid Cancer Thyroid Neoplasms 863 863 1 07/17/23 20230718 NES 230718 2023 JUL 18 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Cancer Weekly -- Investigators publish new report on Oncology - Thyroid Cancer. Selangor, Malaysia, Asia, Cancer, Health and Medicine, Oncology, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Neoplasms. [Extracted from the article]