Publications by authors named "S S Mamat"

Background: Malay medical manuscripts have deciphered the medicinal value of () enormously. In this review, an effort was made to explore the medicinal use of and correlate this information with the scientific evidence.

Methods: The information regarding the use of was retrieved from the books consisting of a Malay medical manuscript with an identification number MSS 2219 from the National Library of Malaysia.

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Sport engagement plays a crucial role in promoting physical well-being, fostering social connections, and enhancing overall quality of life. However, various factors, including financial constraints and limited resources, can serve as barriers to sport participation. Additionally, volunteerism has been recognized as a significant contributor to the growth and development of sports in communities.

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Complex systems require rigorous analysis using effective method, in order to handle and interpret their information. Spectrum produced from Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) instrument is an example of a complex system, due to their overlapped bands and interactions within the spectrum. Thus, chemometrics techniques are required to further analyze the data, in particular, chemometrics fuzzy autocatalytic set (c-FACS).

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  • * A new polyurethane dispersion was developed using a renewable polyol from jatropha oil, achieving a bio-based content of up to 62 wt.% in free-standing films.
  • * Increasing the hydroxyl number of the polyol enhanced the crosslinking density, resulting in better mechanical properties and hydrophobicity, making it suitable for wood and decorative coatings.
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Fruit ripening is a complex phenomenon involving a series of biochemical, physiological and organoleptic changes. Ripening process in mangosteen ( Linn.) is unique of which the fruit will only ripen properly if harvested during its middle stage (emergence of purple/pink colour) but not earlier (green stage).

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