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Publications Ledger

Annual Publications 2024


CategoryPublication ReferenceImpact/Indices
ISI PublishedAbu Bakar, N., Lau, B.Y.C., Gonzalez-Aravena, M., Smykla, J., Krzewicka, B., Karsani, S.A. & Alias, S.A. (2024). Geographical Diversity of Proteomic Responses to Cold Stress in the Fungal Genus Pseudogymnoascus. Microbial Ecology, 87:11.
IF: 3.3
Tier 1
ISI PublishedAkhbari, A., Awalin, L.J., Low, C.W., Ali, M.S. & Ibrahim, S. (2024). Evolution of microbial community structure during biohydrogen production process of palm oil anaerobic sludge. Renewable Energy, 237:121677.
IF: 9.0
Tier 1
ISI PublishedBourgeois, C.F., MacKenzie, R.A., Sharma, S., Bhomia, R.K., Johnson, N.G. et al. (2024). Four decades of data indicate that planted mangroves stored up to 75% of the carbon stocks found in intact mature stands. Science Advances, 10(27): eadk5430.
IF: 11.7
Tier 1
ISI PublishedChan, A.A., Abdul Raman, A.A., Chong, W.L. & Buthiyappan, A. (2024). Graphene Oxide Impregnated Activated Carbon Derived from Coconut Shell Through Hydrothermal Carbonization for Cationic Dye Removal. Journal of Cleaner Production, 437:140655.
IF: 9.7
Tier 1
ISI PublishedCulhane, F., Austen, M.C., Ashley, M., Javier, J., Kuit, S.H. et al. (2024). Assessing impact risk to tropical marine ecosystems from human activities with a Southeast Asian example. Journal of Applied Ecology, 61(12):2897-2911.
IF: 5.0
Tier 1
ISI PublishedGaddafi, A.K.F., Alengaram, U.J., Muhamad Bunnori, N., Ibrahim, M.S.I., Ibrahim, S. & Govindasami, S. (2024). Enhancement of ductility characteristics of fiber-reinforced ternary geopolymer mortar. Journal of Building Engineering, 82:108141.
IF: 6.7
Tier 1
ISI PublishedGeorge, M., Idid, M.R., Cheah, W., Palaniveloo, K. & Alias, S.A. (2024). An independent Scientific Committee on Plastic Pollution (SCOPP). Marine Pollution Bulletin, 208:117041.
IF: 5.3
Tier 1
ISI PublishedGuo, C., Loh, P.S., Hu, J., Chen, Z., Pradit, S. et al. (2024). Factors influencing mangrove carbon storage and its response to environmental stress. Frontiers in Marine Science, 11:1410183.
IF: 2.8
Tier 1
ISI PublishedHe, Z., Xu, Q., Chen, Y., Liu, S., Song, H., Wang, H., Leaw, C.P. & Chen, N. (2024). Acquisition and evolution of the neurotoxin domoic acid biosynthesis gene cluster in Pseudo-nitzschia species. Communications Biology, 7:1378.
IF: 5.2
Tier 1
ISI PublishedHii, K.S., Abdul Manaff, A.H.N., Gu, H., Lim, P.T. & Leaw, C.P. (2024). A comparative analysis of real-time quantitative PCR and metabarcoding methods for eDNA-based detection of toxic Alexandrium tamiyavanichii. Marine Environmental Research, 199:106593.
IF: 3.0
Tier 1
ISI PublishedHu, J., Pradit, S., Loh, P.S., Chen, Z., Guo, C. et al. (2024). Storage and dynamics of soil organic carbon in natural and planted mangrove forests in southern Thailand. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 200:116064.
IF: 5.3
Tier 1
ISI PublishedKhaslan, Z., Mohd Nadzir, M.S. et al. (2024). Utilizing a Low-Cost Air Quality Sensor: Assessing Air Pollutant Concentrations and Risks in Selangor, Malaysia. Water, Air & Soil Pollution, 235:229.
IF: 3.8
Tier 1
ISI PublishedKuwata, K., Lum, W.M., Takahashi, K., Benico, G., Lim, P.T., Leaw, C.P. et al. (2024). Phylogeny and ultrastructure of a non-toxigenic dinoflagellate Amphidoma fulgens sp. nov. wide distribution across Asian Pacific. Harmful Algae, 138:102701.
IF: 5.5
Tier 1
ISI PublishedLi, H., Li, R., Kang, J., Hii, K.S., Mohamed, H.F., Xu, X. & Luo, Z. (2024). Okeanomitos corallinicola gen. and sp. nov. (Nostocales, Cyanobacteria), a new toxic marine heterocyte-forming Cyanobacterium from a coral reef. Journal of Phycology, 60(4): 908-927.
IF: 2.8
Tier 1
ISI PublishedLim, K.P., Sun, C., Yusoff, S., Ding, J., Loh, K.H., Li, J. & Lim, P.E. (2024). Abundance of microplastics and its ecological risk assessment in coral reef regions of Peninsular Malaysia. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 209:117112.
IF: 5.3
Tier 1
ISI PublishedLiu, X., Tao, Z., Liu, Y., Hu, Z., Deng, Y., Shang, L., Lim, P.T., Chai, Z. & Tang, Y.Z. (2024). Resting Cysts of the Toxic Dinoflagellate Gymnodinium catenatum Distribute along the Entire Coast of China. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 12:1651.
IF: 2.7
Tier 1
ISI PublishedLu, Z., Qin, G., Gan, S., Liu, H., Macreadie, P.I., Cheah, W. & Wang, F. (2024). Blue carbon sink capacity of mangroves determined by leaves and their associated microbiome. Global Change Biology, 30(1):e17007.
IF: 10.8
Tier 1
ISI PublishedPu, W., Abdul Raman, A.A., Hamid, M.D., Gao, X. & Buthiyappan, A. (2024). Development of comprehensive healthier process plants based on inherent safety concept. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 184:804-822.
IF: 6.9
Tier 1
ISI PublishedSrinivas, K.M., Alengaram, U.J., Ibrahim, S., Vello, V. & Phang, S.M. (2024). Feasibility study on the use of microalgae as an external crack healing agent for cement mortar rehabilitation. Journal of Sustainable Cement-Based Materials, 13(1):17-32.
IF: 4.7
Tier 1
ISI PublishedSrivinas, K.M., Alengaram, U.J., Ibrahim, S., Vello, V. & Phang, S.M. (2024). Investigation on the enhancement of crack restoration properties in cement incorporated with Arthrospira platensis. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 31:25538–25558.
N/A
Tier 1
ISI PublishedTee, J.Y., Ng, F.L., Keng, F.S.L., Lee, C.W., Zhang, B., Lin, S., Kumar, G.G. & Phang, S.M. (2024). Green synthesis of reduced graphene oxide by using tropical microalgae and its application in biophotovoltaic devices. iScience, 27(4):109564.
IF: 4.6
Tier 1
ISI PublishedVenkatesan, G., Alengaram, U.J., Ibrahim, S. & Ibrahim, M.S.I. (2024). Effect of Fly Ash characteristics, sodium-based alkaline activators, and process variables on compressive strength. Construction and Building Materials, 473:136808.
IF: 7.4
Tier 1
ISI PublishedWang, H., Liu, K., He, Z., Chen, Y., Hu, Z., Chen, W., Leaw, C.P. & Chen, N. (2024). Extensive intragenomic variations of the 18S rDNA V4 region in the toxigenic diatom Pseudo-nitzschia multistriata. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 201:116198.
IF: 5.3
Tier 1
ISI PublishedWei, J., Xiao, Y., Liu, J., Herrera-Ulloa, A., Loh, K.H. & Xu, K. (2024). Chromosome-level genome assembly of the silver pomfret Pampus argenteus. Scientific Data, 11:234.
IF: 5.8
Tier 1
ISI PublishedYahya, N., Poong, S.W., Brodie, J., Cottier-Cook, E.J. et al. (2024). Comparison of two cultivation methods for domesticating wild red algal eucheumatoids. Journal of Applied Phycology, 36:3525-3536.
IF: 2.8
Tier 1
ISI PublishedYong, H.S., Song, S.L., Chua, K.H., Liew, Y.J.M., Chan, K.G., Lim, P.E. & Eamsobhana, P. (2024). Mitochondrial genome heteroplasmy and phylogenomics of stingless bee Tetragonula laeviceps. Apidologie, 55:57.
IF: 2.4
Tier 1
ISI PublishedZamnuri, M.A.H., Qiu, S., Rizalmy, M.A.A., He, W., Yusoff, S. et al. (2024). Integration of IoT in Small-Scale Aquaponics to Enhance Efficiency and Profitability: A Systematic Review. Animals, 14:2555.
IF: 2.7
Tier 1
ISI PublishedAbdo Alkhadher, S.A., Mohd Sidek, L., Zakaria, M.P. et al. (2024). Environmental occurrence and assessment of organic pollutants in surface sediments of South Peninsular Malaysia. Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 46:140.
IF: 3.2
Tier 2
ISI PublishedAbu Bakar, N., Chung, B.L.Y., Smykla, J., Karsani, S.A. & Alias, S.A. (2024). Proteomic characterization of Pseudogymnoascus spp. isolates from polar and temperate regions. Mycologia, 116(3):449-463.
IF: 2.6
Tier 2
ISI PublishedAzanza, R.V., Yniguez, A.T., Onda, D.F., Benico, G.A., Lim, P.T., Leaw, C.P. & Iwataki, M. (2024). Expansion of Toxic Algal Blooms in Coastal and Marine Areas in the Philippines and Malaysia. Sustainability, 16:3304.
IF: 3.3
Tier 2
ISI PublishedChew, K.L., Lee, C.W. & Yang Amri, A. (2024). In situ lesion recovery of Scleractinian branching coral wild colonies from asexual coral propagation. Regional Studies in Marine Science, 77:103615.
IF: 2.1
Tier 2
ISI PublishedDiego-McGlone, M.L.S., Yniguez, A.T., Benico, G., Lum, W.M., Hii, K.S., Leong, S.C.Y., Leaw, C.P., Iwataki, M. & Lim, P.T. (2024). Fish Kills Related to Harmful Algal Bloom Events in Southeast Asia. Sustainability, 16:10521.
IF: 3.3
Tier 2
ISI PublishedGopalan, J., Abdul Raman, A.A. & Buthiyappan, A. (2024). Green adsorbent for CO2 adsorption: MgO impregnated palm kernel shell-based activated carbon. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 21:6773–6788.
IF: 3.0
Tier 2
ISI PublishedHusin, N.S., Yeong, H.Y., Keng, F.S.L., Hirayama, S. & Phang, S.M. (2024). Sustainable high-quality seaweed production from deep seawater. Aquaculture International, 32:7319-7353.
IF: 2.2
Tier 2
ISI PublishedKunnath, A.P., Suoodh, M.S., Chellappan, S.K., Chellian, J. & Palaniveloo, K. (2024). Bacterial Persister Cells and Development of Antibiotic Resistance in Chronic Infections: An Update. British Journal of Biomedical Science, 81:12958.
IF: 2.7
Tier 2
ISI PublishedLee, L.K., Neo, M.L., Hii, K.S., Gu, H., Chen, C.A., Lim, P.T. & Leaw, C.P. (2024). Vanishing giants: An assessment on the population status of giant clams across Malaysia. Regional Studies in Marine Science, 74:103546.
IF: 2.1
Tier 2
ISI PublishedLiu, B., Lee, C.W., Bong, C.W. & Wang, A.J. (2024). Investigating Escherichia coli habitat transition from sediments to water in tropical urban lakes. PeerJ, 12: e16556.
IF: 2.3
Tier 2
ISI PublishedMagam, S.M., Masood, N., Alkhadher, S.A.A., Alanazi, T.Y.A., Zakaria, M.P. et al. (2024). Seasonal variations in the distribution of aliphatic hydrocarbons in surface sediments. Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 46(2):38.
IF: 3.2
Tier 2
ISI PublishedMazlishah, M.S.H., Mohamad Fauzi, N., Mohd Nor, M.F.F. & Hashim, N.H. (2024). Influence of Management systems on severity of heat stress on reproductive performance of rams in the tropic. Annals of Animal Science, 24(4):1081-1092.
IF: 1.8
Tier 2
ISI PublishedPu, W., Abdul Raman, A.A., Hamid, M.D., Gao, X., Lin, S. & Buthiyappan, A. (2024). Process & occupational safety integrated inherently safer chemical plant design: Framework development and validation. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, 87:105204.
IF: 3.6
Tier 2
ISI PublishedShahbaz, M., Palaniveloo, K., Tan, Y.S., Palasuberniam, P., Ilyas, N., Wiart, C. & Seelan, J.S.S. (2024). Entomopathogenic fungi in crops protection with an emphasis on bioactive metabolites and biological activities. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 40:217.
IF: 4.0
Tier 2
ISI PublishedSubari, I.A.A.MH., Mutthumanickam, G., Hj. Jikal, M., Shah, M.D., Jen, K.T., Yee, S.T., Palasubermaniam, P., Palaniveloo, K. & Seelan, J.S.S. (2024). LC-MS/MS profiling of the poisonous wild mushroom, Entoloma mastoideum in Sabah. Toxicon, 251:108133.
IF: 2.6
Tier 2
ISI PublishedSzereday, S., Voolstra, C.R. & Yang Amri, A. (2024). Back-to-back bleaching events in Peninsular Malaysia (2019–2020) selectively affect hard coral taxa. Marine Biology, 171:183.
IF: 2.1
Tier 2
ISI PublishedTan, J., Tan, P.L., Poong, S.W., Brakel, J. et al. (2024). Assessment of nine markers for phylogeny, species and haplotype identification of Kappaphycus species and Eucheuma denticulatum. European Journal of Phycology, 59(4):472-489.
IF: 2.0
Tier 2
ISI PublishedTay, Z.H.Y., Ng, F.L., Thong, C.H., Lee, C.W., Kumar, G.G., Al-Sehemi, A.G. & Phang, S.M. (2024). Evaluation of selected tropical marine microalgal cultures for use in biophotovoltaic platforms. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 108:71.
IF: 3.9
Tier 2
ISI PublishedYong, H.S., Song, S.L., Chua, K.O., Liew, Y.J.M., Chan, K.G., Lim, P.E. & Eamsobhana, P. (2024). Complete mitochondrial genomes of Bactrocera cinnabaria and B. propinqua and their phylogenomics. Arthropod Systematics & Phylogeny, 82:515–526.
IF: 1.5
Tier 2
ISI PublishedAbd Latip, M.A., Nordin, N.F.H., Alias, S.A., Smykla, J., Yusof, F. & Mohamad, M.A.N. (2024). Functional Metagenomics Approach for Discovery of Novel Cold-Active Protease from Antarctic Region. IIUM Engineering Journal, 25(2):69-82.
IF: 0.6
Tier 3
ISI PublishedAkbari, A., Jaghargh, M.R., Abu Samah, A., Cox, J.P. et al. (2024). Evaluation of daily soil temperature derived from Global Land Data Assimilation System. Meteorological Applications, 31:e2221.
IF: 2.3
Tier 3
ISI PublishedAshfold, M.J., Latif, M.T., Mokhtar, A.M., Abu Samah, A., Mead, M.I. & Harris, N.R.P. (2024). The Relationship between Ozone and Temperature in Greater Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Aerosol and Air Quality Research, 24(10):240072.
IF: 2.5
Tier 3
ISI PublishedLoh, K.H., Poong, S.W., Du, J., Ong, J., Zheng, X., Yuan, L. & Hu, W. (2024). First record of the blue-and-yellow grouper Epinephelus flavocaeruleus from Borneo. Zootaxa, 5550(1):133-144.
IF: 0.8
Tier 3
ISI PublishedSatriawan, H., Teoh, T.C., Idid, M.R., Krishnan, A., Abu Bakar, N. & Alias, S.A. (2024). Polar Fungi Pseudogymnoascus: Secondary Metabolites and Ecological Significance. Chiang Mai Journal of Science, 51(3): e2024043.
IF: 0.6
Tier 3
ISI PublishedSubramaniam, S.K., Chenoli, S.N., Cheah, W., Mohd Nor, M.F.F. et al. (2024). A bibliometric analysis of research on the variability of precipitation over the Antarctic Peninsula. Antarctic Science, 36(5):379–397.
IF: 1.8
Tier 3
ISI PublishedTapsir, S.H., Phang, S.M., Mokhtar, N.A., Teo, S.S. et al. (2024). Glow-in-the-dark: Exploring the opportunities and challenges of bioluminescent plankton. Frontiers in Energy, 18(6):730-734.
IF: 3.1
Tier 3
ISI PublishedTeoh, T. C., Rizman-Idid, M., Wong, H. J., Mohamad-Fauzi, N., Abu Bakar, N, Smykla, J. & Alias, S. A. (2024). Transcriptomic Evidence of Excision Repair Mechanisms in Response to UV-B in Arctic Fungus. Chiang Mai Journal of Science, 51(2):e2024029.
IF: 0.6
Tier 3
ISI PublishedWong, Y.Y., Lee, C.W., Bong, C.W., Lim, J.H. et al. (2024). Environmental factors that regulate Vibrio spp. abundance and community structure in tropical waters. Anthropocene Coasts, 7:21.
IF: 1.6
Tier 3
ISI PublishedIslamy, R.A., Hasan, V., Poong, S.W. et al. (2024). Antigenotoxic activity of Gracilaria sp. on erythrocytes of Nile tilapia exposed by methomyl-based pesticide. Iraqi Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 55(6): 1936-1946.
IF: 1.1
Tier 3
ISI PublishedYew, W.C., Adlard, S., Dunn, M.J., Alias, S.A., Pearce, D.A. et al. (2024). Seasonal variation in the stomach microbiota of two Pygoscelis penguin species at Signy Island. Microbiology, 170:001503.
IF: 1.3
Tier 4
ISI AcceptedLee, L.K., Huang, Y.Y., Chen, C.A., Neo, M.L., Hii, K.S., Gu, H.F., Lim, P.T. & Leaw, C.P. (2024). Genetic patchiness of the endangered giant clam Tridacna maxima from Peninsular Malaysia. Coral Reefs.
IF: 2.7
Tier 1
ISI AcceptedTan, S.N., Kotaki, Y., Teng, S.T., Lim, H.C., Gao, C., Lundholm, N., Wolf, M., Gu, H., Lim, P.T. & Leaw, C.P. (2024). Intraspecific genetic diversity with unrestricted gene flow in the domoic acid-producing diatom Nitzschia navis-varingica. Harmful Algae.
IF: 5.5
Tier 1
ISI AcceptedLee, S.L., Chee, S.Y., Huxham, M., Jamilah, M., Choo, J. et al. (2024). Blue Carbon Ecosystems in Malaysia – Status, Threats, and the Way Forward for Research and Policy. The Journal of Environment & Development.
IF: 2.3
Tier 2
ISI AcceptedLim, T.L., Tan, Y.Y., Buthiyappan, A., Abdul Raman, A.A., Zainal Abidin, M.I.I., Ramesh, S. & Ibrahim, S. (2024). Green synthesis of lignocellulosic adsorbents for anionic dye removal. Environment, Development and Sustainability.
IF: 4.7
Tier 2
ISI AcceptedMohd Din, M., Hii, K.S., Kassim, N.S. Mohd Azmi, N.F., Baharudin, S.N., Gu, H., Leaw, C.P. & Lim, P.T. (2024). Diversity and distribution of micro-phytoplankton along the Malaysian coasts. Regional Studies in Marine Science.
IF: 2.1
Tier 2
ISI AcceptedKumarasamy, R., Yang Amri, A., Palaniveloo, K., Cheah, W., Osman, N. & Mohamad-Fauzi, N. (2024). In situ photobiological response of Symbiodiniaceae to diurnal light variation. Bulletin of Marine Science.
IF: 1.5
Tier 3
ScopusLeong, R.Z.L., Teo, S.S., Yeong, H.Y., Yeap, S.P., Kee, P.E. et al. (2024). Production and characterization of seaweed-based bioplastics incorporated with chitin from ramshorn snails. Systems Microbiology and Biomanufacturing, 4:1096-1105.
SJR: 0.52
ScopusRahim, S., Iswandi, R.M., Widayati, W., Sharma, S., Helmi, M. & Analuddin, K. (2024). Environmental quality and carrying capacity for restoration of estuarine mangrove ecosystem. International Journal of Environmental Studies, 81(2):587-606.
SJR: 0.28
RefereedSumisa, T., Takada, H, Takei, A., Yoshimatsu, K., Imai, S. et al. (2024). Artificial sweeteners in surface waters: Utility as molecular markers and water pollution status in 2010–2019. Environmental Monitoring and Contaminants Research, 4:1–18.
Refereed
RefereedFahimizadeh, M., Sukiato, F., Chew, K.L., Yang Amri, A., Pasbakhsh, P. et al. (2024). Sustainable artificial coral reef restoration using nanoclays and composite hydrogel microcapsules. RCS Sustainability, 2:616–620.
Refereed
ChapterIshak, S.D., Cheah, W., Waiho, K., Salleh, S., Fazhan, H. et al. (2024). Aquatic Role of Diatoms: From Primary Producers and Aquafeeds. In: Tiwari, A. et al. (Eds.) Diatom Ecology and Biotechnological Application (pp. 87-104). CRC Press. ISBN: 978-1-032-33256-7.
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ChapterKambey, C.S.B., Mateo, J.P., Rusekwa, S.B., Nor, A.R.M. et al. (2024). The Importance of the Biosecurity Concept for a Resilient Eucheumatoid Aquaculture Industry. In: Critchley, A.T. et al. (eds) Tropical Phyconomy Coalition Development, Springer, Cham. ISBN: 978-3-031-47805-5.
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ChapterTan, J., Poong, S.W., Gachon, C., Brodie, J. & Lim, P.E. (2024). The Role of Molecular Marker Technology in Advancing Eucheumatoid Research. In: Critchley, A.T. et al. (eds) Tropical Phyconomy Coalition Development, Springer, Cham. ISBN: 978-3-031-47805-5.
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ChapterPhang, S.M. (2024). Algae-Mediated Bioremediation in Malaysia (Chapter 32). In: Ravishankar, G.A. et al. (Eds.) Algae Mediated Bioremediation: Industrial Prospectives (pp. 663-681). ISBN: 9783527352470.
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ChapterAkhbari, A. & Ibrahim, S. (2024). Comparative life cycle assessment and carbon footprint analysis of waste treatment facilities. In: Choudhury, A.R. (Eds.) Material and Energy Recovery from Solid Waste (pp. 277-291). CRC Press. ISBN: 9781032399768.
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ChapterSalleh, S., Mohammad, M., Cheah, W., Palaniveloo, K., Fadhullah, W., Khare, V. et al. (2024). The Biology of Diatom and Potential Usage for Value-Added Products. In: Kapoor, R.T. et al. (Eds.) Marine Biomass: Biorefinery (pp. 341-366). De Gruyter. ISBN: 978-3111353586.
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