Publication by Grant Recipients

Status of Publications from SRDC Funded Projects as of June 2024

No. Project Code / Researcher
Project Title

Publication Title
DOI / Access Link
1 CURTIN - RDCRG/CAT/2019/03
Prof. Dr. Agus Saptoro		 Development of a Rapid, Reliable and Cost-Effective Product Quality Estimation of Sago (Metroxylon sagu) based on Hyperspectral Images Feasibility of Visible Near-Infrared Hyperspectral Imaging in Detection of Calcium Hypochlorite in Sago Flour https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202337701005
2 CURTIN - RDCRG/CAT/2019/04
Prof. Dr. Stephanie Chan Yen San		 Enhancement of Antimalarial Property of Alpinia galanga Extract through Nanoemulsion Formulation with Essential Oils of P. Nigrum, C. Odontophyllum,, N. sativa, C. domestica and P. betle Antioxidant Properties of Underutilized Bornean Dabai Fruit and its Potential Applications as a Nutraceutical Product https://doi.org/10.4028/p-2i1sm4
3 CURTIN - RDCRG/CAT/2019/05
AP. Dr. Law Ming Chiat		 Magnesium oxide nanoparticles as a potential alternative to copper-based fungicide: The pathogenic capability and transport properties Synthesis and Antifungal Evaluation of Magnetic Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles Against Fusarium Oxysporum https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202337701024
4 CURTIN - RDCRG/CAT/2019/05
AP. Dr. Law Ming Chiat		 Magnesium oxide nanoparticles as a potential alternative to copper-based fungicide: The pathogenic capability and transport properties Dual Functions of Hybrid Magnetic Magnesium Oxide Nanocomposite as Fungicide and Plant Growth Promoter in Agriculture Applications https://doi.org/10.1021/acsabm.3c00515

5 CURTIN - RDCRG/CAT/2019/05
AP. Dr. Law Ming Chiat		 Magnesium oxide nanoparticles as a potential alternative to copper-based fungicide: The pathogenic capability and transport properties The Potential of Fe-Based Magnetic Nanomaterials for the Agriculture Sector https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202104603

6 FRIB - RDCRG/CAT/2019/06
Mdm. Lim Hui Hua		 Saving Ikan Terubok and Ikan Empurau, Sarawak’s heritage fish from extinction using cryopreservation Saving Ikan Terubok and Ikan Empurau, Sarawak’s heritage fish from extinction using cryopreservation
Borneo Journal of Resource Science and Technology (BJRST)

7 SWINBURNE - RDCRG/CAT/2019/09
Prof. Ir. Dr. Basil Wong Tung Liong		 Towards Smart- Efficient Buildings in Sarawak: Research and Development of Automated Energy Saving Schemes in Heating-Ventilation Air-Conditioning Systems For Better Sustainability CFD Simulation of Smart Adaptive HVAC Vents for Efficient Cooling in Buildings https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-5547-3_16

8 SWINBURNE - RDCRG/CAT/2019/09
Prof. Ir. Dr. Basil Wong Tung Liong		 Towards Smart- Efficient Buildings in Sarawak: Research and Development of Automated Energy Saving Schemes in Heating-Ventilation Air-Conditioning Systems For Better Sustainability Development of Smart HVAC Thermostat with AI Using Passive Infrared Sensors for Energy Saving https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-5547-3_17
9 SWINBURNE - RDCRG/CAT/2019/09
Prof. Ir. Dr. Basil Wong Tung Liong		 Towards Smart- Efficient Buildings in Sarawak: Research and Development of Automated Energy Saving Schemes in Heating-Ventilation Air-Conditioning Systems For Better Sustainability Numerical study of two-axis adaptive HVAC vents in developing uniform thermal comfort and improving energy savings https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-023-12694-0

10 SWINBURNE - RDCRG/RIF/2019/06
Ir. AP. Dr. Chua Hong Siang		 Instant Count on Tuberculosis Bacteria Diagnosis of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis via K-means and Canny Edge Detection https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-5318-9_35
11 SWINBURNE - RDCRG/RIF/2019/08
Dr. Chin Mei Yun		 Properties of Treated Local Marine Sand unsing Harvested Rainwater in Mortar and Concrete Development of an IoT-Enabled Automated Marine Sand Washing Machine with Conductivity Measurement https://doi.org/10.1109/ISIEA58478.2023.10212356

12 SWINBURNE - RDCRG_CAT_2019_08
Ir. Dr. Ngu Lock Hei		 Sequestration of Cement Industry CO2 Emission in Cement Kiln Dust and Waste Limestone to Produce Building Material Optimization of accelerated weathering of limestone for CO2 capture in cement industry https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0194621

13 TWIN CATALYST Sdn Bhd - RDCRG/CAT/2019 /27
Dr. John Tang Ing Ching		 Dressing pouch for circumcision and diabetes ulcer wounds: Clinical trails Dressing pouch for circumcision and diabetes ulcer wounds https://www.woundsasia.com/resources/details/english
14 TWIN CATALYST Sdn Bhd - RDCRG/CAT/2019 /27
Dr. John Tang Ing Ching		 Dressing pouch for circumcision and diabetes ulcer wounds: Clinical trails The effectiveness of Wondaleaf flat dressing and adhesive pouch dressing as a secondary dressing https://www.woundsasia.com/resources/details/the-effectiveness-of-wondaleaf-flat-dressing-and-adhesive-pouch-dressing-as-a-secondary-dressing
15 TWIN CATALYST Sdn Bhd - RDCRG/CAT/2019 /27
Dr. John Tang Ing Ching		 Dressing pouch for circumcision and diabetes ulcer wounds: Clinical trails Umbilical Cord Care in Term Neonates: The Revolutionized Role of Wondaleaf Adhesive Pouch (WLAP) in the Prevention of Neonatal Sepsis https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05569551?term=wondaleaf&draw=2&rank=4
16 UiTM - RDCRG/CAT/2019 /11
AP. Dr. Vivien Jong Yi Mian		 Neuroprotective Effect of Phytochemicals Isolated from the Selected Plants of Sarawak, Calophyllum recurvatum and Calophyllum ferrugineum 5,8-Dihydroxy-2,2-dimethyl-12-(3-methylbut-2-enyl) pyrano[3,2-b]xanthen-6-one (brasixanthone B) https://doi.org/10.1107/S2414314622011981
17 UiTM - RDCRG/CAT/2019 /11
AP. Dr. Vivien Jong Yi Mian		 Neuroprotective Effect of Phytochemicals Isolated from the Selected Plants of Sarawak, Calophyllum recurvatum and Calophyllum ferrugineum Antioxidant Potential of Calophyllum gracilentum: A Study on Total Phenolic Content, Total Flavonoid Content, and Free Radical Scavenging Activities https://doi.org/10.25163/angiotherapy.719351
18 UiTM - RDCRG/CAT/2019 /11
AP. Dr. Vivien Jong Yi Mian		 Neuroprotective Effect of Phytochemicals Isolated from the Selected Plants of Sarawak, Calophyllum recurvatum and Calophyllum ferrugineum Phytochemicals from Calophyllum canum Hook f. ex T. Anderson and their neuroprotective effects https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2022.2116021
19 UiTM - RDCRG/CAT/2019 /11
AP. Dr. Vivien Jong Yi Mian		 Neuroprotective Effect of Phytochemicals Isolated from the Selected Plants of Sarawak, Calophyllum recurvatum and Calophyllum ferrugineum The Malaysian genus calophyllum (Calophyllaceae): A review on its phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities.   doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2021.1982936

20 UiTM - RDCRG/CAT/2019 /11
AP. Dr. Vivien Jong Yi Mian		 Neuroprotective Effect of Phytochemicals Isolated from the Selected Plants of Sarawak, Calophyllum recurvatum and Calophyllum ferrugineum Trapezifolixanthone as a common constituent in the genus Calophyllum: An insight Review https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2022.102471
21 UiTM - RDCRG/CAT/2019 /12
AP. Dr. Juferi Bin Idris		 Production of biochar and activated carbon from coconut shell/biomass waste using self-sustained carbonization and steam activation technology Coconut shell and husk biochar: A review of production and activation technology, economic, financial aspect and application doi.org/10.1177/0734242X221127167

22 UNIMAS - RDCRG/CAT/2019/13
AP. Dr. Tay Meng Guan		 Synthesis and characterization of metal complexes as the potential photoanode material in photocatalytic fuel cell for plam oil mill effluent treatment and electricity generation Electrochemical Deposition (ECD) of ZnO as the Photoanode in Dual-Chamber Photocatalytic Fuel Cell (PFC) for Methyl Red Degradation https://doi.org/10.1002/admi.202202366

23 UNIMAS - RDCRG/CAT/2019/13
AP. Dr. Tay Meng Guan		 Synthesis and characterization of metal complexes as the potential photoanode material in photocatalytic fuel cell for plam oil mill effluent treatment and electricity generation Optimization of photocatalytic fuel cells (pfcs) in the treatment of diluted palm oil mill effluent (POME). , 40, 101880.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2020.101880

24 UNIMAS - RDCRG/CAT/2019/14
Prof. Dr. Ng Chee Khoon		 Performance of Concrete with Manganese Slag as Coarse Aggregate Replacement: Mechanical Properties and Durability The Properties of Normal Concrete with Ground Manganese Slag as Binder Replacement https://doi.org/10.37934/aram.116.1.6274 
25 UNIMAS - RDCRG/CAT/2019/14
Prof. Dr. Ng Chee Khoon		 Performance of Concrete with Manganese Slag as Coarse Aggregate Replacement: Mechanical Properties and Durability The Effect of Compressive Stress on Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity in Concrete for Compressive Strength Prediction https://publisher.uthm.edu.my/ojs/index.php/ijie

26 UNIMAS - RDCRG/CAT/2019/15
AP. Dr. William Lim Kiong Seng		 Isolation of neurological drug candidates from potential neuroprotective plant extracts Phytochemicals from Calophyllum canum Hook f. ex T. Anderson and their neuroprotective effects https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2022.2116021

27 UNIMAS - RDCRG/CAT/2019/15
AP. Dr. William Lim Kiong Seng		 Isolation of neurological drug candidates from potential neuroprotective plant extracts The strategic uses of collagen in adherent cell cultures https://doi.org/10.1002/cbin.11966


28 UNIMAS - RDCRG/CAT/2019/16
AP. Dr. Chin Suk Fun		 Eco-friendly Cellulose Hydrogel as Controlled Release Fertilizer for Sustainable Production of Upland Rice in Sarawak Cellulose-Based Hydrogel as a Natural Medium for Paddy Seed Germination https://doi.org/10.1002/star.202200234


29 UNIMAS - RDCRG/CAT/2019/16
AP. Dr. Chin Suk Fun		 Eco-friendly Cellulose Hydrogel as Controlled Release Fertilizer for Sustainable Production of Upland Rice in Sarawak Eco‑friendly cellulose hydrogels as controlled release fertilizer for enhanced growth and yield of upland rice
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-47922-y


30 UNIMAS - RDCRG/CAT/2019/16
AP. Dr. Chin Suk Fun		 Eco-friendly Cellulose Hydrogel as Controlled Release Fertilizer for Sustainable Production of Upland Rice in Sarawak Eco‑friendly cellulose‑based hydrogels derived from wastepapers as a controlled‑release fertilizer https://doi.org/10.1186/s40538-023-00407-6
31 UNIMAS - RDCRG/CAT/2019/19
AP. Dr. Kismet Anak Hong Ping		 The Development Of Microwave Breast Screening System Using Multiple Sensors L-Shaped Multiband Co-Planar Dipole Antenna for Breast Imaging System https://semarakilmu.com.my/journals/index.php/applied_sciences_eng_tech/index

32 UNIMAS - RDCRG/CAT/2019/20
Prof. Dr. Edmund Sim Ui Hang		 Anti-proliferative and anti-metastatic effects of piperine on human nasopharyngeal cancer cells Computational ligand–receptor docking simulation of piperine with apoptosis-associated factors. Journal of Applied Biology & Biotechnology.  https://dx.doi.org/10.7324/JABB.2021.100105
33 UNIMAS - RDCRG/CAT/2019/21
Prof. Dr. Andrew Ragai Henry Rigit		 Tidal Stream Power Assessment and Design of Tidal Current Turbine for Pulau Triso Tidal energy assessment with hydrodynamic modelling http://dx.doi.org/10.11591/ijeecs.v29.i2.pp1201-1212

34 UNIMAS - RDCRG/CAT/2019/22
Dr. Annisa Bt. Jamali		 Modelling and Adaptive Control of Home-based Lower Limb Rehabilitation Robot Assessment of Wearable Lower Limb Rehabilitation Robot Dynamics: A Study on ROM Training Performance https://doi.org/10.1109/ICSIMA59853.2023.10373433

35 UNIMAS - RDCRG/CAT/2019/22
Dr. Annisa Bt. Jamali		 Modelling and Adaptive Control of Home-based Lower Limb Rehabilitation Robot Kinematic and dynamic model analysis for an improved design of home-based wearable lower limb rehabilitation robot https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0110305
36 UNIMAS - RDCRG/CAT/2019/23
Prof. Dr. Mohd Hasnain bin Md Hussain		 De novo transcriptome sequencing of Metroxylon sagu for determination of contributory factors in trunk development, plant growth and starch biosynthesis Advances in Sago Palm Research: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Findings. http://doi.org/10.17576/jsm-2023-5211-03
37 UNIMAS - RDCRG/CAT/2019/23
Prof. Dr. Mohd Hasnain bin Md Hussain		 De novo transcriptome sequencing of Metroxylon sagu for determination of contributory factors in trunk development, plant growth and starch biosynthesis Improved CTAB method for RNA extraction of thick waxy leaf tissues from sago palm (Metroxylon sagu Rottb.) https://doi.org/10.1186/s40538-022-00329-9
38 UNIMAS - RDCRG/CAT/2019/23
Prof. Dr. Mohd Hasnain bin Md Hussain		 De novo transcriptome sequencing of Metroxylon sagu for determination of contributory factors in trunk development, plant growth and starch biosynthesis Transcriptome Dataset of Sago Palm in Peat Soil https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2022.107908
39 UNIMAS - RDCRG/CAT/2019/24
Dr. Angela Anak Siner		 Development of Ananas comosus as biosorbent for liquid medical waste Preliminary Study of Glucose Removal Using Biosorbents from Ananas comosus Leaves https://doi.org/10.4028/p-i82158

40 UNIMAS - RDCRG/RIF/2019/11
Dr. Lee Yee Yong		 Characterization of Recycled Polymer Materials in Construction Piles Application for Civil Works Mechanical properties of virgin and recycled polymer for construction pile application https://myjurnal.mohe.gov.my/public/article-view.php?id=214554

41 UNIMAS - RDCRG/RIF/2019/12
Dr. Lidyana binti Roslan		 Parametric Study of Human Muscle using Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for Lower Limb Rehabilitation Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Study For Foot Drop Rehabilitation using Arduino Nano Atmega328p https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-56438-3_24
42 UNIMAS - RDCRG/RIF/2019/13
Dr. Chung Hung Hui		 Genomic Association Mapping Of Empurau For Stock Enhancement Improving the phylogenetic resolution of Malaysian and Javan mahseer (Cyprinidae), Tor tambroides and Tor tambra: Whole mitogenomes sequencing, phylogeny and potential mitogenome markers https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gene.2021.145708

43 UNIMAS - RDCRG/RIF/2019/13
Dr. Chung Hung Hui		 Genomic Association Mapping Of Empurau For Stock Enhancement The first draft genome assembly and data analysis of the Malaysian mahseer (Tor tambroides) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aaf.2022.05.002

44 UNIMAS - RDCRG/RIF/2019/13
Dr. Chung Hung Hui		 Genomic Association Mapping Of Empurau For Stock Enhancement The first transcriptome sequencing and data analysis of the Javan mahseer (Tor tambra) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2021.107481

45 UNIMAS - RDCRG02/RIF/2020/_33
Dr. Muhammad Hamdi bin Mahmood		 Investigation on the use of Sarawak native plant, Engkala bark in neurodegenerative disease Zebrafish Housing: The Recirculating and Cost-effective Open Design Aquaria System https://doi.org/10.47836/pjtas.47.1.15 
46 UPMKB - RDCRG/CAT/2019/26
Prof. Dr. Shahrul Razid Sarbini		 Development of sago starch as functional food ingredient on gut health Functional and digestibility properties of sago (Metroxylon sagu) starch modified by microwave heat treatment. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.107042

47 UPMKB - RDCRG/CAT/2019/26
Prof. Dr. Shahrul Razid Sarbini		 Development of sago starch as functional food ingredient on gut health Native And Modified Sago (Metroxylon sagu) Starches as an Ingredient in The Formulation of Low Glycaemic Food Product https://www.jms.mabjournal.com/index.php/mab/article/view/2933/874
Malaysian Applied Biology (2023) 52(5): 129-136

48 UPMKB - RDCRG/CAT/2019/26
Prof. Dr. Shahrul Razid Sarbini		 Development of sago starch as functional food ingredient on gut health Physicochemical properties of microwave heated sago (Metroxylon sagu) starch https://doi.org/10.1080/19476337.2021.1934550

49 UPMKB - RDCRG/CAT/2019/26
Prof. Dr. Shahrul Razid Sarbini		 Development of sago starch as functional food ingredient on gut health Starch Modifications via Physical Treatments and the Potential in Improving Resistant Starch Content https://doi.org/10.1002/star.202200146

50 UPMKB - RDCRG/CAT/2019/26
Prof. Dr. Shahrul Razid Sarbini		 Development of sago starch as functional food ingredient on gut health The Digestibility and Bacterial Growth Rates of Microwave Treated Sago (Metroxylon sagu) Starch https://doi.org/10.47836/pjst.31.5.10

51 UPMKB - RDVRG/RIF/2019/15
Dr. Shiamala Devi Ramaiya		 Morphological and physiological response of Artocarpus odoratissimus seedlings to selected environmental factors Browning in Relation to Enzymatic Activities and Phytochemical Content in Terap Peel (Artocarpus odoratissimus Blanco) during Postharvest Ripening https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9010057

52 UPMKB - RDVRG/RIF/2019/15
Dr. Shiamala Devi Ramaiya		 Morphological and physiological response of Artocarpus odoratissimus seedlings to selected environmental factors Compositional characteristic and nutritional quality of indigenous fruit of Artocarpus odoratissimus Blanco. https://doi.org/10.55230/mabjournal.v52i5.icfic15
53 UPMKB - RDVRG/RIF/2019/15
Dr. Shiamala Devi Ramaiya		 Morphological and physiological response of Artocarpus odoratissimus seedlings to selected environmental factors Effects of seed maturity and storage on storability and germinability of terap (Artocarpus odoratissimus Blanco) https://doi.org/10.3923/ajps.2023.37.47
54 UPMKB - RDVRG/RIF/2019/15
Dr. Shiamala Devi Ramaiya		 Morphological and physiological response of Artocarpus odoratissimus seedlings to selected environmental factors Synergistic effects of plant growthpromoting microorganisms on growth and development of terap (Artocarpus odoratissimus Blanco) seedlings https://doi.org/10.12982/CMJS.2023.071
55 UPMKB - RDVRG/RIF/2019/16
Dr. Muhammad Azmi Bin Mohammed		 The characterization of Pineapple Mealybug Wilt-associated Virus (PMWaV) and identification of their insect vectors in pineapple cultivations of Sarawak Barkod DNA Spesies Koya (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) dan Semut (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) yang Berasosiasi dengan Tanaman Nanas di Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia http://malrep.uum.edu.my/rep/Record/my-ukm.journal.21042

56 UPMKB - RDVRG/RIF/2019/16
Dr. Muhammad Azmi Bin Mohammed		 The characterization of Pineapple Mealybug Wilt-associated Virus (PMWaV) and identification of their insect vectors in pineapple cultivations of Sarawak First report of the Pineapple mealybug wilt-associated viruses 1, 2, and 3 causing pineapple mealybug wilt disease in East Malaysia, Borneo https://doi.org/10.1002/ndr2.12263

57 UTS - RDCRG/RIF/2019/09
Dr. Mazizah Ezdiani bt Mohamad		 Peat soil stabilization using recycled tyres and geofoam lightweight material Peat Stabilization Using Waste Crumb Rubber Tire http://dx.doi.org/10.13189/cea.2022.100735