Water Quality Assessment of the Semenyih River, Selangor, Malaysia by Fawaz Al-Badaii, Mohammad Shuhaimi-Othman, Muhd Barzani Gasim

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Insecticide resistance in dengue vectors from hotspots in Selangor, Malaysia. by Rosilawati Rasli, Yoon Ling Cheong, M Khairuddin Che Ibrahim, Siti Futri Farahininajua Fikri, Rusydi Najmuddin Norzali, Nur Ayuni Nazarudin, Nur Fadillah Hamdan, Khairul Asuad Muhamed, Afiq Ahnaf Hafisool, Ruziyatul Aznieda Azmi, Harith Aswad Ismail, Roziah Ali, Nurulhusna Ab Hamid, Mohd Zainuldin Taib, Topek Omar, Nazni Wasi Ahmad, Han Lim Lee

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Assessment of heavy metal content in Bernam River catchment, Selangor, Malaysia by Sumayyah Aimi Mohd Najib, Nur Aziemah Zainal, Jumarmac Niza Jupinis, Shazlyn Milleana Shaharudin, Mou Leong Tan, Lindah Roziani Jamru

“…This study focuses on the Bernam River, which serves as a water source for Selangor and Perak States residents, located on the boundary between the two states. …”
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Bacterial communities profiles of soil in Hulu Langat recreational parks, Selangor by Ahmad Mohiddin Mohd Ngesom, Asmalia Md Lasim, Faizul Akmal Abdul Rahim, Mardani Abdul Halim, Farah Shafawati Mohd-Taib

“…This study investigates the diversity and profiles of bacterial communities across four recreational areas in Hulu Langat, Selangor, using 16 S rRNA gene metabarcoding. Results Results reveal diverse bacterial communities comprising 40 phyla, 93 classes, 173 orders, 251 families, and 346 genera across all sites. …”
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POLLUTION LEVELS AND RISK ASSESSMENT OF HEAVY METALS IN SEDIMENT AT TENGI RIVER, SELANGOR by Za Akimi Mohd Zainuddin, Nadasofa Mohd Saidi, Ahmad Taufek Abdul Rahman, Nik Azlin Nik Ariffin, Sabarina Md Yunus

“…Waste discharged from agricultural runoff may increase pollution due to rapid population growth and socioeconomic development in Tanjung Karang, Selangor, areas such as boat manufacturing factories, residential areas, and port development, as well as waste discharged from agriculture runoff. …”
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Assessment on Microplastic Contamination from Mulching and Non-Mulching Farmland in Selangor, Malaysia by Muhammad Zulfahim Zulkarnain, Siti Rohana Mohd Yatim, Nadiah Wan Rasdi, Nur Azalina Suzianti Feisal, Mitoriana Porusia

“…Methods: Soil samples were collected from different depths and various sampling sites within Tanjung Karang, Selangor. The abundance, color, size, shape, and polymer composition of the isolated MPs were analyzed using microscopic techniques and micro-Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. …”
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Lameness and Hoof Disorders in Sheep and Goats from Small Ruminant Farms in Selangor, Malaysia by Fatini Dayana Binti Rashid, Siti Nabilah Binti Mohd Roslan, Jacky Tan Lit Kai, Afida binti Ahmad Tajuddin, Siti Zubaidah Ramanoon, Azalea Hani Othman, Mohammed Babatunde Sadiq

“…This study presents the first attempt to determine the prevalence of lameness and hoof disorders and their associated risk factors in goat and sheep farms in Selangor, Malaysia. Locomotion scores were collected from 226 animals (126 sheep and 100 goats) across 10 farms. …”
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One Health Approach: Antibiotic Resistance Among Enterococcal Isolates in Dairy Farms in Selangor by Sakshaleni Rajendiran, Yuvaneswary Veloo, Salina Abdul Rahman, Rohaida Ismail, Zunita Zakaria, Rozaihan Mansor, Maslina Mohd Ali, Hassuzana Khalil, Syahidiah Syed Abu Thahir

“…Methods: A total of 208 enterococcal isolates from the workers = 70, milk = 76, and environment = 62 of eight dairy farms in Selangor, Malaysia, were used in this study. The bacterial identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) were conducted utilising the Vitek-2 system. …”
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Multi-hazard, multidimensional disaster risk validation in selangor’s three urban districts, Malaysia by Muhammad Wafiy Adli Ramli, Nor Eliza Alias, Halimah Mohd Yusof, Yusrin Faiz Abdul Wahab, Zulfaqar Sa’adi, Azimah Abd Rahman, Wan Mohd Muhiyuddin Wan Ibrahim, Zulkifli Yusop, Shazwin Mat Taib

“…Researchers applied this approach in three urban districts of Selangor, Malaysia: Sepang, Kuala Langat, and Hulu Langat, which are located within the Langat River catchment and consist of 17 subdistricts. …”
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Determination of antibiotic resistance patterns of Vibrio parahaemolyticus from shrimp and shellfish in Selangor, Malaysia by Vengadesh Letchumanan, Nurul-Syakima Ab Mutalib, Sunny Hei Wong, Kok-Gan Chan, Learn-Han Lee

“…This study aimed to characterize antibiotic resistance of Vibrio parahaemolyticus from shrimp and shellfish in Selangor, Malaysia. The antibiotic susceptibility of 385 V. parahaemolyticus isolates was investigated against 14 antibiotics followed by plasmid profiling and plasmid curing to determine the antibiotic mediation. …”
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Perception of Lean Adoption among Emergency Department Personnel in Public Hospitals in Selangor, Malaysia by Azizul Rahman Mohamad Jamil, Mohd Rizal Abdul Manaf, Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh, Kiran Ganesh Balakrishnan

“…Background: This research aims to assess the perceptions of the staff working in emergency departments in Selangor, Malaysia, regarding the adoption of lean management and identify the factors that affect their perceptions. …”
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Sex differences in correlates of obesity indices and blood pressure among Malay adults in Selangor, Malaysia by Ahmad Norfazilah, M. S. Juliana, M. N. Azmawati

“…Method: A cross-sectional study which recruited 1 530 Malay respondents was conducted in four villages in a district of Selangor state, Malaysia from June until October 2011. …”
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FACTORS FOR SMALLHOLDERS PERSISTENCE IN RURAL MALAYSIA: EVIDENCE FROM RICE FARMING COMMUNITY IN SELANGOR STATE by Khairul Hisyam KAMARUDIN, Mohamad Fadhli RASHID

“…This paper examines the factors of smallholders’ persistence in the rural area of Malaysia based on a case study of rice farming community in Parit 6 (East) village in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. Information for this paper are derived from in-depth interviews with key informants and series of field observation conducted in July and August 2017. …”
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ASSESSING HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS’ ACCEPTANCE OF THE HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN A PRIVATE HOSPITAL IN SELANGOR, MALAYSIA by Nur Hafizah Sapa, Ruonan Li, Yifei Wang, ZHONGXIN Wang, Zurida Ishak

“…This study aimed to investigate factors influencing staff acceptance of the Hospital Management System (HMS) using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) in a private hospital in Selangor, Malaysia. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and administrative staff, to explore their experiences and perceptions of the HMS. …”
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Factors associated with mental health literacy among healthcare workers in a university hospital in Selangor by Ahmed Awadh Bagubair, Rahmat Dapari

“…Methods: The study utilised a cross-sectional design to investigate mental health literacy among HCWs at Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Selangor. A pre-tested, self-administered questionnaire was distributed to determine factors associated with mental health literacy among HCWs. …”
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Catch Composition of Set Net Fisheries during Normal Season in Sungai Sembilang Waters, Selangor, Malaysia by Wan Muhammad Luqman bin Wan Rosdi, Abdul Wahab Abdullah, Mohd Nazir Taib, Noor Hanis Abu Halim, Nur Habibah Abu Talib, Hashim Shuhaimi, Sharum Yusof

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Factors associated with vegetable and fruit intake among adolescents with overweight and obesity in Selangor from 2020 to 2021 by Shaliza A. Shahridzal, May Y. Lau, Ruzita Abd. Talib, Ruzita Abd. Talib, Nur Zakiah Mohd Saat

“…However, prevalence of fruit and vegetable intake among adolescents in Malaysia remains low, whereas the data on factors associated with vegetable and fruit intake among adolescents were limited.ObjectiveThis study aims to determine the prevalence of fruit and vegetable intake and the factors that influence the Malaysian adolescents' consumption of fruits and vegetables.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2021 to August 2022 by distribution of an online validated questionnaire on various platforms to recruit school-going adolescents aged 13 to 17 years old (Form 1–5) in Selangor. Respondents were screened and data of eligible participants were included as subjects. …”
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Assessing Microplastic Contamination in Shellfish: Insights from Pantai Remis Kuala Selangor, Strait of Malacca, Malaysia by Aliyah Abdul Aziz, Mohamed Syazwan Osman, Nadiah Wan Rasdi, Farah Ayuni Shafie, Nur Azalina Suzianti Feisal, Muhamaad Afiq Zaki, Siti Rohana Mohd Yatim

“…This study investigates the presence, density, and composition of MPs in three commercially important shellfish species, oriental angel wing clam (Pholas orientalis), bamboo clam (Ensis leei), and blood cockles (Tegillarca granosa) at Pantai Remis Jeram, Kuala Selangor. Methods: Microplastics in shellfish were quantitatively analyzed for their abundance, colour, size, shape, and composition using microscopic techniques and micro-Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR). …”
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Isolation, Screening and Antibiotic Sensitivity of Pseudomonas species from Kelana Jaya Lake Soil in Selangor Malaysia by Idris A. Ahmed, Abdalati I Aljondi, Alabed Ali A. Alabed, Abdullah Y. Al-Mahdi, Rasheed Abdsalam

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Identifying leptospirosis hotspots in Selangor: uncovering climatic connections using remote sensing and developing a predictive model by Muhammad Akram Ab Kadir, Rosliza Abdul Manaf, Siti Aisah Mokhtar, Luthffi Idzhar Ismail

“…Methods This ecological cross-sectional study utilised a geographic information system (GIS) and remote sensing techniques to analyse the spatiotemporal distribution of leptospirosis in Selangor from 2011 to 2019. Laboratory-confirmed leptospirosis cases (n = 1,045) were obtained from the Selangor State Health Department. …”
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