Dr Siti Adibah Othman qualified as Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Malaya, Malaysia in 2000. She completed her Clinical Doctorate in Dental Surgery in Orthodontic at the University of Bristol and obtained her Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeon of Edinburgh in 2005. Having obtained the qualifications, she was appointed as Senior Lecturer at Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics in Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya from 2006 to 2011 and was appointed as Associate Professor in 2012. She obtained her full Professorship in 2019. She was the Head of Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, the coordinator of the postgraduate orthodontic programme and currently is the Deputy Dean of the Postgraduate. She is actively involved in teaching of the undergraduates, postgraduates, reviewing of the curriculums and also actively treating orthodontic patients at the University of Malaya and at the University Malaya Specialist Centre. Besides that, she is also doing research and has published a few research papers in academic journals. Her areas of interest are orthodontics, clinical research, cleft lip and palate abnormalities and 3D imaging. She is member of World Federation of Orthodontists, Malaysian Association of Orthodontists, Malaysian Dental Association and the life member of the Cleft Lip and Palate Association of Malaysia. In 2013, she was awarded Membership in Orthodontics Ad Eundem from the Royal College of Surgeons of England, and being appointed as an examiner for the Membership of Orthodontics Examination of the Royal College of Surgeons of England for overseas diet.
show more »Faisal Ahmad Shah, is a Professor at the Department of Qur’an and Hadith Academy of Islamic Studies University of Malaya. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the Faculty of Hadith at the Islamic University of Medina, Saudi Arabia in 1996, and later pursued his Master's Degree in Islamic Studies (Al-Quran and Sunnah Studies) at the National University of Malaysia (UKM). Subsequently, he undertook his Ph.D. studies at the University of Malaya (UM) and successfully completing his doctoral program in 2007. His Ph.D. thesis titled "The Hadith Methodology of Shaikh al-Marbawi in the book of Bahr al-Madhi" delves into the works of Shaikh al-Marbawi, a renowned hadith scholar in the Malay Archipelago (Nusantara), within his book Bahr al-Madhi, published in twenty-two volumes. Dr. Faisal is actively engaged in extensive research within the field of hadith. He has played a key role in major research projects, including the translation of al-Kutub al-Sittah, funded from various university grants such as University Malaya, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, and Ngo's like Athar Foundation. Moreover, he has contributed to the research project titled "Smart Phone Applications – Check Before Spread" at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, which received a substantial research allocation of RM458,963. Notably, Dr. Faisal's research endeavors transcend Malaysia, as he had the opportunity to join the Courant Research Center "Education and Religion" at George August University Gottingen, Germany, as a Visiting Scholar for four months in 2014. Additionally, in June 2022, he served as a visiting scholar at Istanbul University, Turkey, where he had valuable interactions and discussions with Turkish scholars specializing in hadith, including Prof. Dr. Bekir Kuzudisli from Istanbul University and Professor Dr. Serdar Demirel from Ibn Haldun University. Dr. Faisal is distinguished as the only Malaysian hadith scholar who is a member of the International Association of Hadith Scholars based in Baghdad, Iraq. Due to his extensive experience and knowledge, he holds editorial positions in several international journals, such as Jurnal Riwayah, Journal of Quran and Hadith Studies from Indonesia, and Journal of Al-Ulum al-Islamiyyah from Al-Iraqiyya University. Furthermore, he is actively involved in the academic community, serving as an academic advisor for various hadith studies programs, including those at al-Madinah International University, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kolej Universiti Islam Perlis, Universiti Islam Selangor, and Universiti Islam Pahang Sultan Ahmad Shah. He also had served as an associate research fellow at the Institute of Hadith Studies (Inhad) and as a Committee Member of Lajnah Irsyad MAIWP and Lajnah Ma'alim al-Sunan li Dirasati al-Sunnah al-Nabawiyah (MAIWP) During his tenure at Universiti Malaya, Dr. Faisal has demonstrated his commitment to mentoring and academic supervision. He has successfully supervised a total of 77 students at the Ph.D. and Masters levels, with 18 students completing their Ph.D. degrees and 29 students achieving their master's degrees. Aside from his research contributions, Dr. Faisal has a keen interest in writing, having published numerous articles and books. It is noteworthy that he had published 19 articles indexed by Scopus and 39 academic books, with 19 of them published by MAPIM (Majlis Ilmiah Publishing Malaysia). Some of his notable book titles include "Understanding 'Ulum al-Hadith Through Infographic Sanad," "Harmonizing the Difference in Hadith," "Weak and False Hadith and Its Application in Malaysia," and "Accurate Methods In Understanding Hadith."
show more »Dr. Zuliana Binti Razali is a biochemist whose research focuses on postharvest technology and food innovation, emphasizing sustainability and value creation across the food supply chain. Her work explores ways to enhance the shelf life, safety, and quality of tropical fruits using eco-friendly methods such as UV-C treatment, edible coatings, hot water applications, and advanced drying techniques. She also applies green technology in the valorization of postharvest and processing wastes, transforming agricultural residues into high-value products such as natural colorants, functional food ingredients, and botanical extracts for skincare. Through biochemical, physiological, and metabolomic analyses, her research advances sustainable postharvest food systems and supports the development of circular bioeconomy solutions that bridge science, industry, and environmental stewardship.
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Abdullah, Muhammad Fazrin; Jauhari, Iswadi; Sabri, Mohd Faizul Mohd; Ghazali, Nik Nazri Nik (2025). A Novel Vertical Axis Parallel Turbines System for in-pipe Hydropower Generation: Conceptual Design and Preliminary Experiment. Energy Sources Part a-recovery Utilization and Environmental Effects
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Shaharudin, Mohd Rizaimy; Zailani, Suhaiza; Tan, Keah-Choon; Cross, James; Hotrawaisaya, Chattrarat (2025). Fostering Closed-loop Supply Chain Orientation by Leveraging Strategic Green Capabilities for Circular Economy Performance: Empirical Evidence from Malaysian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing Firms. Environment Development and Sustainability
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Wong, Li Ping; Alias, Haridah; Tan, Sik-Loo; Sia, Thiam Eng; Saw, Aik (2025). An Exploration of Death Anxiety of Family Members of Silent Mentor Body Donation Program. Omega-journal of Death and Dying
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Altarturi, Hamza H. M.; Nor, Adibi Rahiman Md; Jaafar, Noor Ismawati; Anuar, Nor Badrul (2025). A Bibliometric and Content Analysis of Technological Advancement Applications in Agricultural E-commerce. Electronic Commerce Research
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Zhao, Yang; Hamidi, Mashitah; Abd Wahab, Haris (2025). Challenges of Palliative Care in Advanced Cancer Patients in The Chinese Mainland: a Qualitative Study. Omega-journal of Death and Dying
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LATEST AWARDED GRANT
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Aligning Leadership, Values and Outcomes: Examining Healthcare Professionals' Workplace Experiences in Malaysia and Australia
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Consumption Inequality in Malaysia
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Esg and Shariah-compliant Asset Pricing: Comparative Evidence from The Us, Malaysia, and Indonesia
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The Ai, Esg, and Beyond: Next-gen Strategic Information Systems for Sustainability
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Esg Disclosure Mandates and Firm Financing Costs: a Comparative Study of Asian Economies
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Building Psychological Readiness for Gen Z: a Cross-national Study of Compulsory Learning Modules in Malaysia and Taiwan
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Rural Youth Perception and Intention to Engage in Agri-entrepreneurshi
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Feasibility Assessment of Direct Air Capture (dac) for Aviation Decarbonization At Kuala Lumpur International Airport (klia) and Any Potential Airports in Malaysia
