Piper baccatum is a woody climber and grows throughout the tropics mostly in Southeast Asia such as Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. The studies on essential oil composition and anticholinesterase activities were performed, along with molecular docking of all components. The essential oil was obtained by hydrodistillation and analyzed by GC-FID and GC-MS, while anticholinesterase activity was assessed using Ellman method. A total of 14 components were identified, representing 98.1% of the total composition of the essential oil. The major identified components were _-caryophyllene (30.7%), camphene (22.1%), eucalyptol (14.9%), _-muurolene (6.9%), and _-pinene (5.3%). A moderate inhibitory effect was observed for acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) with IC50 values of 80.5 and 96.4 _g/mL, respectively. Molecular docking studies of P. baccatum components with AChE and BChE revealed binding energy ranges of -5.6 to -8.5 Kcal/mol and -5.2 to -7.8 Kcal/m.....

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Small-sided games (SSG) is one of the increasingly popular training methods in developing fitness components and technical abilities among soccer players. The objective of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of SSG training on player_s fitness components and technical abilities after six weeks of training program among youth soccer players. Sixty youth soccer players (M = 19.98 years of age; SD = 0.97) were recruited in this study and were divided into SSG intervention group (IG, N = 30) and control group (CG, N = 30). Agility, speed, cardiovascular endurance, passing and dribbling tests were conducted pre- and post- six weeks of training. Results showed that there was a statistically significant difference in speed, passing, dribbling and VO2max in the post-test among the IG group. When compared to the CG, the IG showed better performance in speed, dribbling and VO2max as these had shown a significant difference between the two groups. In conclusion, SSG training method can.....

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Due to the discrepancy in resolution between existing global climate model output and the resolution required by decision-makers, there is a persistent need for climate downscaling. We conducted a study to determine the effectiveness of Relevant Vector Machine (RVM), one of the machine learning approaches, in outperforming existing statistical methods in downscaling historical rainfall data in the complex terrain of Selangor, Malaysia. While machine learning eliminates the requirement for manual feature selection when extracting significant information from predictor fields, considering multiple pivotal factors is essential. These factors include identifying relevant atmospheric features contributing to rainfall, addressing missing data, and developing a significant model to predict daily rainfall intensity using appropriate machine-learning techniques. The Principal Component Analysis (PCA) technique was employed to choose relevant environmental variables as input for the machine lear.....

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By 2050, the global population is anticipated to reach 10 billion, marking a significant 34% increase and raising concerns regarding food availability. Challenges such as the recent pandemic, which led to workforce and input shortages in agriculture, have made it difficult for many countries to maintain adequate food self-sufficiency (SSL). It is crucial to explore various farming methods to ensure that food remains available and affordable, especially in urban areas where over 55% of the population resides. Traditional agriculture faces issues like poor soil and excessive fertilizer use, which harm the environment. These factors threaten sustainable agriculture and food security, particularly in urban environments. Adopting sustainable soilless technology can enhance urban agriculture by providing a controlled environment for producing healthy food and addressing these challenges post-pandemic. This review, utilizing the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analys.....

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Globalisation has transformed not just international commerce, communications, and economic relations in the second half of the 20th century, but it is also having a profound impact on religious education at the start of the third millennium. Malaysia is a part of the global community. Therefore, Malaysia is experiencing the spillover effects of the globalisation process. Islamic education is a key concept in the Islamic culture and is inextricably linked to the globalisation debate. This study endeavors to unravel the intricate ways in which globalisation has wrought a profound transformation in the realm of Islamic education in Malaysia. In a world where traditional religions have been relegated to the periphery, this study delves into the resilience and pertinence of Islamic education in the contemporary milieu. Embracing the forefront and dynamic realm of information and communication technologies (ICT) in Islamic education is an indispensable step that the Muslim community in Mala.....

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This study aims to examine the relationship between organizational characteristics, knowledge management enablers, learning orientation, and employee entrepreneurial orientation (EO) among manufacturing industry employees in Klang Valley, Malaysia. The theoretical model based on the Resource-Based Theory approach to employee EO was developed. To answer the research questions, seven hypotheses were formulated. Self-administered questionnaires were distributed to the manufacturing industry employees. A total of 386 manufacturing employees of all levels were involved in this study, making an overall 25.73% response rate. This study utilized the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling to establish the validity and reliability of the measurement model and test the relationships. The findings of the study showed that both organizational characteristics and knowledge management enablers have significant influences on employee EO. The results indicated that learning orientation has.....

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_ Leadership style is a critical concern in education amid technological shifts and paradigm changes. Despite extensive industry research, servant leadership remains underutilized in education, despite aligning with business education goals. This scoping review assesses the prevalence of servant leadership among educational leaders, offering insights into its feasibility, benefits, and challenges. Using the Web of Science (WoS), Scopus, and ERIC databases, the review compiles servant leadership research. Guided by Arksey and O_Malley_s methodology, findings emphasize servant leadership_s role in enhancing organizational effectiveness. They highlight behaviors as a prevailing theme, revealing limited background understanding. This insight aids educators in adopting effective leadership styles and exploring servant leadership_s implications for educational leaders. _ 2024 Mohamad Rohieszan Ramdan et al; published by UIKTEN. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Non.....

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Boesenbergia albosanguinea is a member of the genus Boesenbergia, which traditionally serves a range of purposes, including food, medicinal applications, ornamental use, and ritualistic practices. It is found growing in wet, shady forest areas on sandstone or quartz-derived soils. This study aims to characterize the essential oils from the rhizomes of B. albosanguinea, assessing their activity against acetylcholinesterase using in vitro methods, along with molecular docking analysis. The essential oil was obtained through hydrodistillation and the volatile components were analysed using gas chromatography (GC-FID) and gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) techniques. A total of 34 chemical components, which constitute 96.7% of the oil content, were successfully identified. The most abundant components were elemicin (44.0%), _-gurjunene (9.3%), _-caryophyllene (4.5%), and safrole (4.1%). Anticholinesterase activity was assessed using Ellman method. A moderate inhibitory effect wa.....

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This article aims to investigate the professional and ethical negotiation on managing cyber conflict prevention towards misuse and exploitation of massive social media adoption from the higher learners’ perspective. The qualitative approach from forum discussion was made among sixty higher education learners with the selection criteria. The data gathered were analyzed using thematic basis and compared with the findings from literature analysis from relevant peer reviewed journals. All were investigated, analyzed, extracted, and proposed into the professional and ethical negotiation for cyber conflict prevention. The finding revealed the principal value of digital professional skills enhancement in online practice consisting of digital competence skills, digital practice adaptability and stability, and digital technical application skills. Moreover, the digital ethical responsibility in online practice consists of communication and information accuracy enhancement, digital manner adap.....

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Objectives: This study investigates the impact of injected fish-scale-derived hydroxyapatite nanoparticles (FsHA-NPs) on orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) and the width of the periodontal ligament (PDL) space. Materials and Methods: Twenty-six Wistar rats underwent mesial orthodontic traction with a force of 50 g for 21 days. Following the application of the orthodontic appliance, the rats were randomly divided into two groups: a control group, which received a 0.3 _g saline injection, and the experimental FsHA group, which received 100 mg/0.3 ml of FsHA-NPs after thorough characterisation. Injections were administered immediately after appliance application and repeated at 7 and 14 days. Statistical analysis was conducted with a significance level of P _ 0.05. Result: The experimental group exhibited a significant reduction in OTM at 7-, 14-, and 21-day post-force application. Additionally, a reduction in PDL width was observed in the mesiocervical and disto-apical regions of the mesia.....

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