ISI-cited publications 2021

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Tier 1

Ab. Rahim, H., Khan, M.F., Ibrahim, Z.F., Shoaib, A., Suradi, H., Mohyeddin, N., Abu Samah, A. & Yusoff, S. (2021). Coastal meteorology on the dispersion of air particles at the Bachok GAW Station. Science of the Total Environment, 782: 146783

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Abu Bakar, N., Chung, B.L.Y., Karsani, S.A. & Alias, S.A. (2021). Protein homeostasis, regulation of energy production and activation of DNA damage-repair pathways are involved in the heat stress response of Pseudogymnoascus spp. Environmental Microbiology, published 16 Sept 2021

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Alnahhal, A.M., Alengaram, U.J., Yusoff, S., Singh, R., Radwan, M.K.H. & Deboucha, W. (2021). Synthesis of sustainable lightweight foamed concrete using palm oil fuel ash as a cement replacement material. Journal of Building Engineering, 35:102047

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Asri, A., Masson, V.L., Montalescot, V., Lim, P.E., Nor, A.M., Hussin, H. & Shaxson, L. (2021). The role of migrants in the Malaysian seaweed value-chain. Marine Policy, 134:104812

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Azman, M.S., Sharma, S., Shaharudin, M.A.M., Hamzah, M.L., Adibah, S.N., Mohamad Zakaria, R. & MacKenzie, R.A. (2021). Stand structure, biomass and dynamics of naturally regenerated and restored mangroves in Malaysia. Forest Ecology and Management, 482:118852

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Chen, J.H., Wei, D., Lim, P.E., Xie, J. & Chen, W.N. (2021). Screening and effect evaluation of chemical inducers for enhancing astaxanthin and lipid production in mixotrophic Chromochloris zofingiensis. Journal of Applied Phycology, published 20 Oct 2021

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Chong, V.C., Ng, Y.P., Lee, S.L., Teoh, H.W. & Sasekumar, A. (2021). Community Structure and Trophic Ecology of Fish Assemblages in an Ephemeral Polychaete Reef on a Tropical Mudflat. Estuaries and Coasts, 44:2307–2333

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Dao, H.V., Uesugi, A., Uchida, H., Watanabe, R., Matsushima, R., Lim, Z.F., Jipanin, S.J., Pham, K.X., Phan, M.T., Leaw, C.P., Lim, P.T. & Suzuki, T. (2021). Identification of Fish Species and Toxins Implicated in a Snapper Food Poisoning Event in Sabah, Malaysia, 2017. Toxins,13:657

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Darvish, P., Alengaram, U.J., Alnahhal, A.M., Poh, Y.S. & Ibrahim, S. (2021). Enunciation of size effect of sustainable palm oil clinker sand on the characteristics of cement and geopolymer mortars. Journal of Building Engineering, 44:103335

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Egawa, R., Sharma, S., Nadaoka, K. & MacKenzie, R.A. (2021). Burrow dynamics of crabs in subtropical estuarine mangrove forest. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 252:107244

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Fu, Z., Piumsomboon, A., Punnarak, P., Uttayarnmanee, P., Leaw, C.P., Lim, P.T., Wang, A. & Gu, H. (2021). Diversity and distribution of harmful microalgae in the Gulf of Thailand assessed by DNA metabarcoding. Harmful Algae, 106:102063

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Hamer, P.D., Marecal, V., Hossaini, R., Pirre, M., Krysztofiak, G., Ziska, F., Engel, A., Sala, S., Keber, T., Bonisch, H., Atlas, E., Kruger, K., Chipperfield, M., Catoire, V., Abu Samah, A., Dorf, M., Phang, S.M., Schlager, H. & Pfeilsticker, K. (2021). Cloud-scale modelling of the impact of deep convection on the fate of oceanic bromoform in the troposphere: a case study over the west coast of Borneo. Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, 21:16955-16984

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Hii, K.S., Mohd Din, M., Luo, Z., Tan, S.N., Lim, Z.F., Lee, L.K., Leong, S.C.Y., Teng, S.T., Gu, H., Cao, X., Lim, P.T. & Leaw, C.P. (2021). Diverse harmful microalgal community assemblages in the Johor Strait and the environmental effects on its community dynamics. Harmful Algae, 107:102077

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Kambey, C.S.B., Campbell, I., Cottier-Cook, E.J., Md Nor, A.R., Kassim, A., Sade, A. & Lim, P.E. (2021). Seaweed aquaculture: a preliminary assessment of biosecurity measures for controlling the ice-ice syndrome and pest outbreaks of a Kappaphycus farm. Journal of Applied Phycology,  33:3179-3197

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Kambey, C.S.B., Campbell, I., Cottier-Cook, E.J., Nor, A.R.M., Kassim, A., Sade, A., Lim, P.E. (2021). Evaluating biosecurity policy implementation in the seaweed aquaculture industry of Malaysia, using the quantitative knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) survey technique. Marine Policy, 134:104800

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Kanniah, K.D., Kang, C.S., Sharma, S. & Amir, A.A. (2021). Remote Sensing to Study Mangrove Fragmentation and Its Impacts on Leaf Area Index and Gross Primary Productivity in the South of Peninsular Malaysia. Remote Sensing, 13:1427

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Kasavan, S., Mohd Ali, N.I., Sharif Ali, S.S., Masarudin, N.A. & Yusoff, S. (2021). Quantification of food waste in school canteens: A mass flow analysis. Resources, Conservation & Recycling, 164:105176

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Kasavan, S., Yusoff, S., Rahmat Fajri, M.F. & Siron, R. (2021). Plastic pollution in water ecosystems: A bibliometric analysis from 2000 to 2020. Journal of Cleaner Production, 313:127946

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Keng, F.S.L., Phang, S.M., Abd Rahman, N., Yeong, H.Y., Malin, G., Elvidge, E.L. & Sturges, W. (2021). Halocarbon emissions by selected tropical seaweeds exposed to different temperatures. Phytochemistry, 190:112869

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Lim, C., Yusoff, S., Ng, C.G., Lim, P.E., & Ching, Y.C. (2021). Bioplastic made from seaweed polysaccharides with green production methods. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 9:105895

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Lim, J.H., Lee, C.W., Bong, C.W. & Kudo, I. (2021). The impact of eutrophication towards selected bacterial process rates in tropical coastal waters. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 169:112524

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Lim, K.C., Then, A.Y.H., Wee, A.K.S., Sade, A., Rumpet, R. & Loh, K.H. (2021). Brown banded bamboo shark (Chiloscyllium punctatum) shows high genetic diversity and differentiation in Malaysian waters. Scientific Reports, 11:14874

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Lum, W.M., Benico, G., Doan-Nhu, H., Furio, E., Leaw, C.P., Leong, S.C.Y., Lim, P.T., Lim, W.A., Lirdwitayaprasit, T., Lu, S., Muawanah, Nguyen, N.V., Orlova, T.Y., Rachman, A., Sakamoto, S., Takahashi, K., Teng, S.T., Thoha, H., Wang, P., Yniguez, A.T., Wakita, K. & Iwataki, M. (2021). The harmful raphidophyte Chattonella (Raphidophyceae) in Western Pacific: Its red tides and associated fisheries damage over the past 50 years (1969-2019). Harmful Algae, 107:102070

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Mhd. Haniffa, M.A.C., Yern, C.C., Hazlee, A.I., Munawar, K., Ibrahim, S., Dai, H.N. & Cheng, H.C. (2021). Cellulose supported promising magnetic sorbents for magnetic solid-phase extraction: A review. Carbohydrate Polymers,  253:117245

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Mohd Jais, Ching, Y.C., Ismail, Z. & Ibrahim, S. (2021). Experimental design via NaOH activation process and statistical analysis for activated sugarcane bagasse hydrochar for removal of dye and antibiotic. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 9:104829

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Mohd Jais, F., Ibrahim, S., Chee, C.Y. & Ismail, Z. (2021). Solvothermal growth of the bimetal organic framework (NiFe-MOF) on sugarcane bagasse hydrochar for the removal of dye and antibiotic. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 9:106367

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Ng, F.L., Phang, S.M., Thong, C.H., Periasamy, V., Pindah, J., Yunus, K. & Fisher, A.C. (2021). Integration of bioelectricity generation from algal biophotovoltaic (BPV) devices with remediation of palm oil mill effluent (POME) as substrate for algal growth. Environmental Technology and Innovation, 21:101280

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Radwan, M.K.H., Mo, K.H., Onn, C.C., Ng, C.G.. & Ling, T.C. (2021). Waste press mud in enhancing the performance of glass powder blended cement. Construction and Building Materials, 313:125469

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Rovai, A.S., Twilley, R.R., Castaneda-Moya, E., Midway, S.R., Friess, D.A., Trettin, C.C., Bukoski, J.J., Stovall, A.E.L., Pagliosa, P.R., Fonseca, A.L., MacKenzie, R.A., Aslan, A., Sasmito, S.D., Sillanpaa, M., Cole, T.G., Purbopuspito, J., Warren, M.W., Murdiyarso, D., Mofu., W., Sharma, S., Tinh, P.H. & Riul, P. (2021). Macroecological patterns of forest structure and allometric scaling in mangrove forests. Global Ecology and Biogeography,  30(5):1000-1013

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Sara, G., Mangano, M.C., Berlino, M., Corbari, L., Lucchese, M., Milisenda, G., Terzo, S., Azaza, M.S., Babarro, J.M.F., Bakiu, R., Broitman, B.R., Buschmann, A.H., Chrisfoletti, R., Deidun, A., Dong, Y., Galdies, J., Glamuzina, B., Luthman, O., Makridis, P., Nogueira, A.J.A., Palomo, M.G., Dineshram, R., Rilov, G., Sanchez-Jerez, P., Sevgili, H., Troell, M., AbouelFadl, K.Y., Azra, M.N., Britz, P., Brugere, C., Carrington, E., Celic, I, Choi, F., Qin, C., Dobroslavic, T., Galli, P., Giannetto, D., Grabrowskli, J., Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H., Lim, P.T., Liu, Y., Llorens, S.M., Maricchiolo, G., Mirto, S., Pecarevic, M., Ragg, N., Ravagnan, E., Saidi, Schultz, K., Shaltout, M., Solidoro, C., Tan, S.H., Thiyagarajan, V. & Helmuth, B. (2021). The Synergistic Impacts of Anthropogenic Stressors and COVID-19 on Aquaculture: A Current Global Perspective. Reviews in Fisheries Science and Aquaculture, https://doi.org/10.1080/23308249.2021.1876633

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Shahul Hamid, F., Idid, M.R., Cheah, W., Loh, K.H., Sharma, S., NoorMaiza, M.R., Bordt, M., Praphotjanaporn, T., Abu Samah, A., Sabaruddin, J.S. & George, M. (2021). Marine debris in Malaysia: A review on the pollution intensity and mitigating measures. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 167:112258

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Shang L., Xu, Y., Leaw, C.P., Lim, P.T., Wang, J., Chen, J., Deng, Y., Hu, Z. & Tang, Y.Z. (2021). Potent allelopathy and non-PTSs, non-spirolides toxicity of the dinoflagellate Alexnadrium leei to phytoplankton, finfish and zooplankton observed from laboratory bioassays. Science of the Total Environment, 780: 146484

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Srinivas, K.M., Alengaram, U.J., Ibrahim, S., Phang, S.M., Vello, V., Jun, H.K. & Alnahhal, A.M.E. (2021). Evaluation of crack healing potential in cement mortar incorporated with blue-green microalgae. Journal of Building Engineering, 44:102958

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Su, G., Ong, H.C., Ibrahim, S., Fattah, I.M.R., Mofijur, M. & Chong, C.T. (2021). Valorisation of medical waste through pyrolysis for a cleaner environment: Progress and challenges. Environmental Pollution, 279:116934

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Suwa, R., Rollon, R., Sharma, S., Yoshikai, M., Albano, G.M.G., Ono, K., Adi, N.S., Ati, R.N.A., Kusumaningtyas, M.A., Kepel, T.L., Maliao, R.J., Primavera-Tirol, Y.H., Blanco, A.C. & Nadaoka, K. (2021). Mangrove biomass estimation using canopy height and wood density in the South East and East Asian regions. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 248:106937

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Tan, C.Y., Dodd, I.C., Chen, J.E., Phang, S.M., Chin, C.F., Yow, Y.Y. & Ratnayeke, S. (2021). Regulation of algal and cyanobacterial auxin production, physiology, and application in agriculture: an overview. Journal of Applied Phycology, 33:2995-3023

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Tan, P.L., Poong, S.W., Tan, J., Brakel, J.,Gachon, C., Brodie, J., Sade, A. & Lim, P.E. (2021). Assessment of genetic diversity within eucheumatoid cultivars in east Sabah, Malaysia. Journal of Applied Phycology. Accepted on 16 Sept 2021

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Then, A.Y.H., Adame, M.F., Fry, B., Chong, V.C., Riekenberg, P.M., Mohamad Zakaria, R. & Lee, S.Y.. (2021). Stable Isotopes Clearly Track Mangrove Inputs and Food Web Changes Along a Reforestation Gradient. Ecosystems, 24(6)

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Thong, C.H., Priyanga, N., Ng, F.L., Pappathi, M., Periasamy, V., Phang, S.M. & Kumar, G.G. (2021). Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs) as Potential Anode Materials for Improving Power Generation from Algal Biophotovoltaic (BPV) Platforms. Catalysis Today, Accepted 21 July 2021

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Vaezzadeh, V., Thomes, M.W., Kunisue, T., Tue, N.M., Zhang, G., Zakaria, M.P., Affendi, Y.A., Yap, F.C., Lee Chew, L., Teoh, H.W., Lee, C.W. & Bong, C.W. (2021). Examination of barnacles’ potential to be used as bioindicators of persistent organic pollutants in coastal ecosystem: A Malaysia case study. Chemosphere,   263:128272

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Vaezzadeh, V., Yi, X., Rais, F.R., Bong, C.W., Thomes, M.W., Lee, C.W., Zakaria, M.P., Wang, A.J., Zhong, G.C. & Zhang, G. (2021). Distribution of black carbon and PAHs in sediments of Peninsular Malaysia. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 172: 112871

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Vaezzadeh, V., Yi, X., Thomes, M.W., Bong, C.W., Lee, C.W., Zakaria, M.P., Wang, A.J., Roslin, P.N., Zhong, G.C. & Zhang, G. (2021). Use of molecular markers and compound-specific isotopic signatures to trace sources of black carbon in surface sediments of Peninsular Malaysia: Impacts of anthropogenic activities. Marine Chemistry, 237:104032

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Ward, G., Kambey, C., Faisan Jr. J., Tan, P.L., Daumich, C., Motoju, I., Stentiford, G., Bass, D., Lim, P.E., Brodie, J. & Poong, S.W. (2021).  Ice-ice disease: An environmentally- and microbiologically-driven syndrome in tropical seaweed aquaculture. Reviews in Aquaculture.  Accepted on 3 Aug 2021, in press. Doi: 10.1111/raq.12606

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Yando, E.S., Sloey, T.M., Dahdouh-Guebas, F., Rogers, K., Abuchahla, G.M.O., Cannicci, S., Canty, S.W.J., Jennerjahn, T.C., Ogurcak, D.E., Adams, J.B., Connolly, R.M., Diele, K., Lee, S.Y., Rowntree, J.K., Sharma, S., Cavanaugh, K.C., Cormier, N., Feller, I.C., Fartini, S., Ouyang, X., Wee, A.K.S. & Friess, D.A. (2021). Conceptualizing ecosystem degradation using mangrove forests as a model system. Biological Conservation, 263:109355

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Yniguez, A.T., Lim, P.T., Leaw, C.P., Jipanin, S.J., Iwataki, M., Benico, G. & Azanza, R.V. (2021). Over 30 years of HABs in the Philippines and Malaysia: What have we learned?. Harmful Algae, 102:101776

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Yong, H.S., Song, S.L., Chua, K.O., Suana, I.W., Eamsobhana, P., Tan, J., Lim, P.E. & Chan, K.G. (2021). Complete mitochondrial genomes and phylogenetic relationships of the genera Nephila and Trichonephila (Araneae, Araneoidea). Scientific Reports,  11:10680

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Yong, W.K., Sim, K.S., Poong S.W., Wei, D., Phang, S.M. & Lim, P.E. (2021). Interactive effects of warming and copper toxicity on a tropical freshwater green microalga Chloromonas augustae (Chlorophyceae). Journal of Applied Phycology, 33(1):67-77

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Yoshikai, M., Nakamura, T., Suwa, R., Sharma, S., Rollon, R., Yasuoka, J., Egawa, R. & Nadaoka, K. (2021). Predicting mangrove forest dynamics across a soil salinity gradient using an individual-based vegetation model linked with plant hydraulics. Biogeosciences Discussions, https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-2021-255

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Tier 2

Akhbari, A., Onn, C.C. & Ibrahim, S. (2021). Analysis of biohydrogen production from palm oil mill effluent using a pilot-scale up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket fixed-film reactor in life cycle perspective. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 46:34059-34072

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Akhbari, A., Onn, C.C. & Ibrahim, S. (2021). Start-up study of biohydrogen production from palm oil mill effluent in a lab-scale up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket fixed-film reactor. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 46:10191-10204

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Amran, M.A., Palaniveloo, K., Fauzi, R., Mohd Satar, N., Mohd Mohidin, T.B., Mohan, G., Abdul Razak, S., Arunasalam, M., Nagappan, T. & Seelan, J.S.S. (2021). Value-Added Metabolites from Agricultural Waste and Application of Green Extraction Techniques. Sustainability, 13:11432

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Chai, X., Li, X., Hii, K.S., Zhang, Q., Deng, Q., Wan, L., Zheng, L., Lim, P.T., Tan, S.N., Mohd Din, M., Song, C., Song, L., Zhou, Y. & Cao, X. (2021). Blooms of diatom and dinoflagellate associated with nutrient imbalance driven by cycling of nitrogen and phosphorus in anaerobic sediments in Johor Strait (Malaysia). Marine Environmental Research, 169:105398

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Chen, F., Liu, J., Wu, J., Jiang, J., Yan, L., Lim, P.E., Idid, M.R., Poong, S.W. & Song, S.L. (2021). Perception-based sustainability evaluation and development path of ecotourism: Taking Pulau Perhentian in Malaysia and Weizhou Island in China as examples. Environment, Development and Sustainability.  23:18488–18508

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Geng, X., Zhong, G., Liu, J., Sun, Y., Yi, X., Bong, C.W., Zakaria, M.P., Gustafsson, O., Ouyang, Y. & Zhang, G. (2021). Year-round measurements of dissolved black carbon in coastal Southeast Asia aerosols: rethinking its atmospheric deposition in the ocean. JGR Atmospheres, 126(18):e2021JD034590

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Huang, W.C., Smith, D.G., Loh, K.H. & Liao, T.Y. (2021). Two new moray eels of genera Diaphenchelys and Gymnothorax (Anguilliformes: Muraenidae) from Taiwan and Philippines. Zoological Studies, 60:0y

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Ibrahim, I.Z., Chong, W.T., Yusoff, S., Wang, C.T., Xiang, X. & Muzammil, W.K. (2021). Evaluation of common indoor air pollutant reduction by a botanical indoor air biofilter system. Indoor and Built Environment, 30(1):7-21

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Kasavan, S., Yusoff, S., Ng, C.G., Kamarul Zaman, N.S. & Rahmat Fakri, M.F. (2021). Global trends of textile waste research from 2005 to 2020 using bibliometric analysis. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(33):44780-44794

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Kim, D.H., Mahomoodally, M.F., Sadeer, N.B., Seok, P.G., Zengin, G., Palaniveloo, K., Khalil, A.A., Rauf, A. & Rengasamy, K.R.R. (2021). Nutritional and bioactive potential of seagrasses: A review. South African Journal of Botany, 137:216-227

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Liu, Y., Palaniveloo, K., Alias, S. A., & Sathiya Seelan, J. S. (2021). Species Diversity and Secondary Metabolites of Sarcophyton-Associated Marine Fungi. Molecules, 26(11): 3227

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Mohd Jais, F., Ibrahim, S., Chee, C.Y. & Ismail, Z. (2021). High removal of crystal violet dye and tetracycline by hydrochloric acid assisted hydrothermal carbonization of sugarcane bagasse prepared at high yield. Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 24:100541

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Mohd Nadzir, M.S., Mohd Nor, M.Z., Mohd Nor, M.F.F., A Wahab, M.I., Md Ali, S.H., Otuyo, M.K., Abu Bakar, M.A., Saw, L.H., Majumdar, S., Ooi, M.C.G., Mohamed, F., Hisham, B.A., Abd Hamid, H.H., Khaslan, Z., Mohd Ariff, N., Anuar, J., Tok, G.R., Ya'akop, N.A. & Mohd Meswan, M. (2021). Risk Assessment and Air Quality Study during Different Phases of COVID-19 Lockdown in an Urban Area of Klang Valley, Malaysia. Sustainability, 13:12217

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Nayaa, R.R., Alengaram, U.J., Jumaat, M.Z., Yusoff, S. & Ganasan, R. (2021). Performance Evaluation of Engineering Properties, Radiation Shielding, and Sustainability of Hollow Masonry Blocks Produced Using a High Volume of Industrial By-Products. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 33(3)

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Palaniveloo, K., Liaw, Y.-Y., Leong, J.-Q., Chelliah, A., Song, S.-L., Nagappan, T., Razak, S.A., Dua, K., Chellian, J., Chellappan, D.K., Kunnath, A.P. (2021). Nutritional Profile, Antioxidative and Antihyperglycemic Properties of Padina tetrastromatica from Tioman Island, Malaysia. Foods, 10(8): 1932

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Suradi, H., Khan, M.F., Alias, N.F., Shah, S.M.K., Yusoff, S., Fujii, Y., Othman, M. & Latif, M.T. (2021). Influence of Tropical Weather and Northeasterly Air Mass on Carbonaceous Aerosol in the Southern Malay Peninsula. ACS Earth Space Chem. 5:553−565

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Syazwan, W.M., Then, A.Y.H., Chong, V.C. & Idid, M.R. (2021). Trophic ecology of a tropical scyphozoan community in coastal waters: Insights from stomach content and stable isotope analyses. Continental Shelf Research, 225:104481

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Tan, H.Y., Goh, Z.Y., Loh, K.H., Then, A.Y.H., Omar, H. & Chang, S.W. (2021). Cephalopod species identification using integrated analysis of machine learning and deep learning approaches. Peer J, 9:e11825

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Thiang, E.L., Lee, C.W., Takada, H., Seki, K., Takei, A., Suzuki, S., Wang, A. & Bong, C.W. (2021). Antibiotic residues from aquaculture farms and their ecological risks in Southeast Asia: A case study from Malaysia. Ecosystem Health and Sustainability, 7(1):1926337

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Yow, Y.Y., Goh, T.K., Nyiew, K.Y., Lim, L.W., Phang, S.M., Lim, S.H., Ratnayeke, S. & Wong, K.H. (2021). Therapeutic Potential of Complementary and Alternative Medicines in Peripheral Nerve Regeneration: A Systematic Review. Cells, 10:2194

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Yusoff, S., Abu Bakar, A., Rahmat Fakri, M.F. & Ahmad, A.Z. (2021). Sustainability initiative for a Malaysian university campus: living laboratories and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Environment, Development and Sustainability,  23:14046-14067

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Tier 3

Akbari, A., Daryabor, F., Abu Samah, A., Aliakbarkhani, Z.S. (2021). Improving runoff estimation by raster-based Natural Resources Conservation Service-Curve Number adjustment for a new initial abstraction ratio in semi-arid climates. River Research and Applications, 37(9):1333-1342

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Alnuqaydan, A. M., Almutary, A. G., Sukamaran, A., Yang, B. T. W., Lee, X. T., Lim, W. X., Ng, Y.M., Ibrahim, R., Darmarajan, T., Nanjappan, S., Chellian, J., Candasamy, M., Madheswaran, T., Sharma, A., Dureja, H., Prasher, P., Verma, N., Kumar, D., Palaniveloo, K., Bisht, D., Gupta, G., Madan, J.R., Singh, S.K., Jha, N.K., Dua, K. & Chellappan, D.K. (2021). Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) Virus—Pathophysiological Axis and the Current Treatment Strategies. AAPS PharmSciTech, 22(5), 1-23

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Cao, W., Chen, X., Chin, Y., Zheng, J., Lim, P.E., Xue, C. & Tang, Q. (2021). Identification of curcumin as a potential a-glucosidase and dipeptidyl-peptidase 4 inhibitor: Molecular docking study, in vitro and in vivo biological evaluation. Journal of Food Biochemistry, https://doi.org/10.1111/jfbc.13686

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Chanthran, S.S.D., Lim, P.E., Poong, S.W., Du, J. & Loh, K.H. (2021). Relationships between Sagittal otolith size and fish size of Terapon jarbua (Teleostei, Terapontidae) in Malaysian waters. Journal of Oceanology and Limnology, 39:372–381

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Chu, C., Chew, L.L., Chong, V.C., Ng, C.C., Ooi, A.L. & Loh, K.H.(2021). Effect of coastal development on larval fish abundance in Klang Strait (Malaysia). Regional Studies in Marine Science. 46:101889

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Hussin, H. & Khoso, A. (2021). Migrant Workers in the Seaweed Sector in Sabah, Malaysia. SAGE Open, July-September 2021: 1–12

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Kasavan, S., Yusoff, S., Mohd Ali, N.I. & Masarudin, N.A. (2021). Reducing food waste at school canteens: The behaviour of school communities. Malaysian Journal of Society and Space, 17 issue 2 (52-64)

Lim, J.H., Lee, C.W. & Bong, C.W. (2021). Investigating factors driving phytoplankton growth and grazing loss rates in waters around Peninsular Malaysia. Journal of Oceanology and Limnology, 39:148-159

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Liow, G.R., Lau, W.L.S., Law, I.K., Gu, H., Leaw, C.P. & Lim, P.T. (2021). Sexual processes and life cycle transitions of the tropical Pacific Alexandrium minutum (Dinophyceae). Phycological Research, 69(3):188-199

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Low, K.Y., Chai, L.C., Lee, C.W., Zhang, G., Zhang, R., Vaezzadeh, V. & Bong, C.W. (2021). Prevalence and risk assessment of antibiotics in riverine estuarine waters of Larut and Sangga Besar River, Perak. Journal of Oceanology and Limnology, 39:122-134

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Qiu, S., Chen, B., Du, J., Loh, K.H., Liao, J., Liu, X. & Yang, W. (2021). Checklist of the coral fish fauna of Xisha Islands, China. Biodiversity Data Journal, 9: e63945

1.225

Radhwan, M.K.H., Onn, C.C., Mo, K.H., Yap, S.P., Ng, C.G. & Yusoff, S. (2021). Eco-mechanical performance of binary and ternary cement blends containing fly ash and slag. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Engineering Sustainability, 174(1):23-36

1.795

Ramos-Castro, M. Loh, K.H. & Chen, H.M. (2021). A descriptive and comparative neurocranium morphology of Anguilliformes fishes in Taiwan waters. Zootaxa, 5023 (4): 509–536

1.091

Rezaei, A.R., Ismail, Z., Niksokhan, M.H., Dayarian, M.A., Ramli, A.H. & Yusoff, S. (2021). Optimal implementation of low impact development for urban stormwater quantity and quality control using multi-objective optimization. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 193(4):241

2.513

Rossignolo, N.L., Vis, M.L., Paiano, M.O., Eloranta, P. West, J.A., Ganesan, E.K., Yasmin, F., Lim, P.E. & Necchi Jr, O. (2021). Revision of the Genus Sirodotia Kylin (Batrachospermales, Rhodophyta) with Description of Four New Species. Cryptogamie Algologie, 42(8):93-127

1.649

Saravanan, J., Vignesh, A., Shah, S.S., Aziz, M.A., Pannipara, M., Al-Sehemi, A.G., Phang, S.M., Ng, F.L., Ahmed, B.A. & George Peter, G.K.  (2021).  Binder-less and free-standing Co-Fe metal nanoparticles decorated PVdF-HFP nanofiber membrane as an electrochemical probe for enzyme-less glucose sensors. Research on Chemical Intermediates. Accepted.

2.914

Suradi, H., Khan, M.F., Sairi, N.A., Ab Rahim, H., Yusoff, S., Fujii, Y., Qin, K., Bari, M.A., Othman, M. & Latif, M.T. (2021). Ambient Levels, Emission Sources and Health Effect of PM2.5-Bound Carbonaceous Particles and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in the City of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Atmosphere, 12(5):549

2.686

Takeuchi, Y., Muraoka, H., Yamakita, T., Kano, Y., Nagai, S., Bunthang, T., Castello, M.J., Darnaedi, D., Diway, B., Ganyai, T., Grudpan, C., Hughes, A., Ishii, R., Lim, P.T., Ma, K., Muslim, A.M., Nakaoka, M., Nakashizuka, T., Onuma, M., Park,  C.H., Pungga, R.S., Saito, Y., Shakya, M.M., Sulaiman, M.K., Sumi, M., Thach, P., Trisurat, Y., Xu, X., Yamano, H., Yao, T.L., Kim, E.S., Vergara, S. & Yahara, T. (2021). The Asia-Pacific Biodiversity Observation Network: 10-year achievements and new strategies to 2030. Ecological Research, 1–26

1.917

Teng, S.T., Abdullah, N., Hanifah, A.H., Tan, S.N., Gao, C., Law, I.K., Leaw, C.P. & Lim, P.T. (2021). Toxic bloom of Pseudo-nitzschia cuspidata (Bacillariophyceae) and domoic acid contamination of bivalve molluscs in Malaysia Borneo. Toxicon, 202:132–141

3.033

Wahid, N.A., Idid, M.R. & Azirun, M.S. (2021). Phylogenetic relationships of Eurema butterflies from Peninsular Malaysia inferred from CO1 and 28S gene sequences with emphasis on Eurema hecabe. Raffles Bulletin of Zoology, 69:262-271

1.267

Yung, C.L. & Subramaniam, V. & Yusoff, S. (2021). Life cycle assessment for the production of palm biodiesel. Journal of Oil Palm Research, 33(1):140-150

2.057

Zhang, Q., Yang, R., Lim, P.E., Chin, Y., Zhou, S., Gao, Y. & Tang, Q.(2021). Sun-dried and air-dried Kappaphycus alvarezii attenuates 5-fluorouracil-induced intestinal mucositis in mice. Nutrition and Cancer.

2.900

Tier 4

Abdullah, R., Osman, N., Yusoff, S., Mohd Yusof, H., Abdul Halim, N.S. & Mohd Rosli, N.S. (2021). Effects of palm kernel biochar and food waste compost on the growth of palm lily (Cordyline fruticosa), coleus (Coleus sp.) and boat lily (Rhoeo discolor). Applied Ecology and Environmental Research, 19(1):205-218

0.711

Cheng, P.G., Teoh, T.C. & Idid, M.R. (2021). Chemical Compounds and Computational Prediction of Their Inhibitory Effects on HIV-1 gp120 Receptor by Ganoderma lucidum (Agaricomycetes) with Antler-like Morphology of Fruiting Bodies. International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms,  23(7):63-77

1.921

Dang, N.L., Chu, W.L., Yap. K.S.I., Phang, S.M., Chan,K.K. & Convey, P. (2021). Influence of heavy metals on the occurrence of Antarctic soil microalgae. Antarctic Science, 1-15. DOI:10.1017/S0954102021000390 (Accepted 13 September 2021)

1.638

Jayakrishnan, P.R., Sivaprasad, P., Chenoli, S.N., Babu, C.A., Abu Samah, A. & Mohammedali, N.P. (2021). Sea breeze characteristics over a coastal station in peninsular Malaysia. Journal of Earth System Science, 130: 126

1.371

Mohd, N.S., Li, B., Ibrahim, S. & Riffat, R. (2021). Temperature Phased Anaerobic Digestion at the Intermediate Zone of 45: Performances, Stability and Pathogen Deactivation. Sains Malaysiana, 50(7): 1827-1841

1.009

Ng, C.G., Yusoff, S., Kamarulzaman, S. & Chong, S.H. (2021). Assessment on the Quality and Environmental Impacts of Composting at Institutional Community using Life Cycle Assessment Approach. Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, 30(3):2232-2244

1.699

Ngu, E.L., Ko, C.L., Tan, C.Y., Wong, K.H., Phang, S.M. & Yow, Y.Y. (2021). Phytochemical Profiling and in vitro Screening for Neuritogenic and Antioxidant Activities of Spirulina platensis. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, 55(3):812-822

0.686

Song, S.L., Yong, H.S., Lim, P.E. & Tan, J. (2021). Mitochondrial Genome of Rattus tiomanicus (Rodentia: Muridae) and Molecular Phylogeny of Murinae. Sains Malaysiana, 50(4): 953-965

1.009

Teng, S.T., Law, I.K., Hanifah, A.H., Bojo, O., Idrus, F.A., Abdul Mannaf, A.H.N., Lim, P.T. & Leaw, C.P. (2021). Bloom of a freshwater green alga Botryococcus braunii (Botryococcaceae, Trebouxiophyceae) and the associated mass fish mortality in a man-made lake, Sarawak, Malaysia. Plankton and Benthos Research, 16(1): 59–68

0.623

Thiang, E.L., Stanley, Chai C.Y., Lee, C.W., Takada, H., Wang, A.J., Chai, L.C. & Bong, C.W. (2021). Occurrence and Distribution of Tetracycline Antibiotic and Culturable Tetracycline Resistant Bacteria and Their Resistance Genes in Marine Aquaculture Farm of Peninsular Malaysia. Sains Malaysiana (Accepted)

1.004