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Publications Ledger

Annual Publications 2025


CategoryPublication ReferenceImpact/Indices
ISI PublishedAbbasi, J.U.R., Leong, K.H., Sim, L.C., Dai, C. & Ibrahim, S. (2025). Amalgamation of g-C3N4/Bi2O2CO3 heterojunction composites for enhanced sunlight photocatalytic removal of carbamazepine. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 32:24311-2432.
IF: 3.2
Tier 1
ISI PublishedAbdul Mubin, N.A.A., Salleh, S., Kamphol. N., Mohammad, M., Jonik, M.G.G., Cheah, W. & Hossain, S. (2025). Photoacclimation of corals in the turbid waters of the Northern Malacca Straits, Malaysia. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 32:11228–11241.
IF: 3.2
Tier 1
ISI PublishedBaharudin, S.N., Hii, K.S., Mohd Azmi, N.F., Kassim, N.S., Abdullah, N., Teng, S.T., Liu, M., Kuwata, K., Iwataki, M., Gu, H., Lim, P.T. & Leaw, C.P. (2025). High molecular diversity of potentially harmful heterotrophic dinophytes reveals a new dinophyte Malayana penaeicida gen. et sp. nov. (Peridiniales, Dinophyceae). Harmful Algae, 148:102906.
IF: 4.5
Tier 1
ISI PublishedBeattie, S., Brodie, J., Nagabhatla, N., Corrigan, S., Lim, P.E., Poong, S.W., Kambey, C.S.B. & Cottier-Cook, E.J. (2025). Recognising Seaweeds: Addressing Gaps in International Biodiversity Frameworks for Global Seaweed Conservation. Sustainable Development, 33:6968–6984.
IF: 8.2
Tier 1
ISI PublishedBecker, A., Bercovici, S.K., Choo, J., Fakhrurrozi, F. et al. (2025). Blue carbon management integrating socioeconomic and environmental interconnectivity in Southeast Asia: an urgent climate priority. Frontiers in Marine Science, 12:1642387.
IF: 3.0
Tier 1
ISI PublishedChow, C.H., Cheah, W., Letelier, R.M., Karl, D.M. & Tai, J.H. (2025). Kilauea Volcanic Ash Induced a Massive Phytoplankton Bloom in the Nutrient-Poor North Pacific Subtropical Gyre. Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, 130(3):e2023JC020676.
IF: 3.4
Tier 1
ISI PublishedCui, Z., Wang, H., Lim, P.T., Tan, S.N., Kotaki, Y., Leaw, C.P. & Chen, N. (2025). Genomic and phylogenetic analyses of the domoic acid biosynthesis genes in the benthic diatom Nitzschia navis-varingica. Harmful Algae, 148:102905.
IF: 4.5
Tier 1
ISI PublishedGhanim, H.A.A.E., Alengaram, U.J., Bunnori, N.M. & Ibrahim, M.S.I. (2025). Innovative in-house sodium silicate derived from coal bottom ash and its impact on geopolymer mortar. Journal of Building Engineering, 99:111428.
IF: 7.4
Tier 1
ISI PublishedGhanim, H.A.A.E., Alengaram, U.J., Bunnori, N.M., Ibrahim, M.S.I. & Pujianiki, N.N. (2025). Exemplification of efficacy of homebrewed sodium silicate solution in geopolymer mortar. Construction and Building Materials, 460:139825.
IF: 7.4
Tier 1
ISI PublishedGoh, P.T., Poong, S.W., Zheng, X., Liu, T., Qi, Z., Beardall, J. & Lim, P.E. (2025). Metabolomic profiling of a red alga, Gracilaria changii, under current ambient and elevated pCO2 levels using GC-MS. Journal of Applied Phycology, 37:1573-1591.
IF: 3.0
Tier 1
ISI PublishedGu, H., Huang, S., Huang, S., Wang, L., Mertens, K.N., Leaw, C.P., Lim, P.T. et al. (2025). Hulburtia sanyaensis gen. et sp. nov., a sand-dwelling dinoflagellate from the South China Sea. Journal of Phycology, 61(5):1306-1320.
IF: 3.4
Tier 1
ISI PublishedGu, H., Huang, S., Krock, B., Leaw, C.P., Lim, P.T., Kassim, N.S. et al. (2025). Phylogenetic analysis of the toxigenic genus Amphidinium revealed an unexpectedly high diversity in the Asia–Pacific region. Harmful Algae, 149:102934.
IF: 4.5
Tier 1
ISI PublishedKassim, N.S., Lee. L.K., Hii, K.S., Mohd Azmi, N.F., Baharudin, S.N., Liu, M., Gu, H., Lim, P.T. & Leaw, C.P. (2025). Molecular diversity of benthic harmful dinoflagellates on a tropical reef: Comparing natural and artificial substrate sampling. Harmful Algae, 142:102795.
IF: 4.5
Tier 1
ISI PublishedLai, J., Palaniveloo, K., Sharma, S., Mohamad Zakaria, R. & Cheah, W. (2025). Influence of stand age on sediment bacterial communities in restored mangrove forests. Ecological Indicators, 173:113316.
IF: 7.4
Tier 1
ISI PublishedLee, L.K., Huang, Y.Y., Chen, C.A., Neo, M.L., Hii, K.S., Gu, H.F., Lim, P.T. & Leaw, C.P. (2025). Genetic patchiness of the endangered giant clam Tridacna maxima from Peninsular Malaysia. Coral Reefs, 44:243-256.
IF: 2.9
Tier 1
ISI PublishedLi, H., Shi, W., Zeng, L., Kang, J., Hii, K.S., Mohamed, H.F., Li, R. & Luo, Z. (2025). Genomic complexity and evolutionary diversification of a novel cyanobacterium from coral reef ecosystems. Algal Research, 91:104280.
IF: 4.5
Tier 1
ISI PublishedLim, S.L., Puah, S.M., Baharudin, S.N., Mohd Razalan, N.I., Hii, K.S., Khor, W.C. et al. (2025). Bacterial Community Composition and Prevalence of Aeromonas dhakensis in Four Tilapia Aquaculture Systems. Fishes, 10:204.
IF: 2.4
Tier 1
ISI PublishedLin, X., Hu, W., Hii, K.S., Xiao, W., Tan, H., Ma, L., Mohamed, H.F., Cai, R., Kang, J. & Luo, Z. (2025). Climate Change Drives Long-Term Spatiotemporal Shifts in Red Noctiluca scintillans Blooms Along China's Coast. Molecular Ecology, 34(7): e17709.
IF: 3.9
Tier 1
ISI PublishedLiu, R., Ye, D., Xiang, J., Wang, B., Wang, S. et al. (2025). Machine Learning Boosts Robust Ocean Color Retrieval in Complex Atmosphere and Ocean Systems. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 63:4214618.
IF: 8.6
Tier 1
ISI PublishedLiu, Y., Alengaram, U.J., Ibrahim, S., Venkatesan & Xu, Z. (2025). Orthogonal design optimization of low-grade limestone calcined clay cement: Workability, strength, and microstructure. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 23: e05426.
IF: 6.6
Tier 1
ISI PublishedLuo, Z., Lin, X., Liu, X., Hii, K.S., Li, H. et al. (2025). Morphology, phylogeny, and toxicity of three Gambierdiscus species from the South China Sea, including a coral-killing bloom of G. carpenteri. Marine Environmental Research, 206:107031.
IF: 3.2
Tier 1
ISI PublishedMohd Azmi, N.F., Hii, K.S., Liu, M., Baharudin, S.N., Kassim, N.S. et al. (2025). Temporal bloom dynamics of the marine dinoflagellate Tripos furca in the Penang Strait. Harmful Algae, 142:102799.
IF: 4.5
Tier 1
ISI PublishedMohd Din, M., Hii, K.S., Kassim, N.S., Mohd Azmi, N.F., Baharudin, S.N. et al. (2025). Diversity and distribution of micro-phytoplankton and harmful microalgae along the Malaysian coasts of Malacca Strait and South China Sea. Regional Studies in Marine Science, 81:103947.
IF: 2.4
Tier 1
ISI PublishedPhang, S.M., Lee, Y.Z., Tham, C.L., Ho, Y.C. & Lee, M.T. (2025). The application of seaweed-based food products for ketogenic diet: Opportunities and prospects. Future Foods, 12:100833.
IF: 8.2
Tier 1
ISI PublishedPrasedya, E.S., Hikmaturrohmi, H., Hulwani, F.Z. et al. (2025). Molecular identification, carpospore development, and carrageenan characteristics of wild eucheumatoid Kappaphycopsis cottonii. Journal of Applied Phycology, 37:2809-2819.
IF: 3.0
Tier 1
ISI PublishedPuah, S.M., Khor, W.C., Lim, Y.C., Aung, K.T., Lau, T.T.V., Chen, Y.C., Lim, P.T., Leaw, C.P. & Chua, K.H. (2025). Development of a colorimetric loop-mediated isothermal amplification (cLAMP) assay for Aeromonas dhakensis detection. Aquaculture, 605:742483.
IF: 3.9
Tier 1
ISI PublishedSu, S., Luo, Z., Kang, J., Guo, X., Wang, C. et al. (2025). How Does Climate Change Influence the Regional Ecological-Social Risks of Harmful Dinoflagellates? A Predictive Study of China's Coastal Waters. Global Change Biology, 31:e70323.
IF: 12.0
Tier 1
ISI PublishedSukiato, F., Osman, N. & Yang Amri, A. (2025). In-situ artificial shading improves effective quantum yield and coral color of the tropical corals Acropora muricata and Porites lutea. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 323:109393.
IF: 2.6
Tier 1
ISI PublishedTan, S.N., Kotaki, Y., Teng, S.T., Lim, H.C., Gao, C., Lundholm, N., Wolf, M., Gu, H., Lim, P.T. & Leaw, C.P. (2025). Intraspecific genetic diversity with unrestricted gene flow in the domoic acid-producing diatom Nitzschia navis-varingica. Harmful Algae, 141:102769.
IF: 4.5
Tier 1
ISI PublishedTan, Y.H., Poong, S.W., Beardall, J., Phang, S.M. & Lim, P.E. (2025). Metabolomic and physiological analyses of two picochlorophytes from distinct latitudes under acidification and warming. Marine Environmental Research, 208:107095.
IF: 3.2
Tier 1
ISI PublishedTana, Fang, Y., Xiao, B., Liu, B., Liu, Y., Wang, H., Abu Samah, A., Mohd Akhir, M.F., Cheah, W., Su, Q., Li, C. & Ning, C. (2025). Extensive and Prolonged Cooling Effects of Tropical Storm Pabuk on the Southern South China Sea. Journal of Geophysical Research-Oceans, 130: e2024JC022109.
IF: 3.4
Tier 1
ISI PublishedTee, J.Y., Keng, F.S.L., Ng, F.L., Malin, G., Lee, C.W. & Phang, S.M. (2025). Effect of increased temperature on halocarbon emission and bioelectricity generation by Synechococcus in a biophotovoltaics device. Algal Research, 91:104307.
IF: 4.5
Tier 1
ISI PublishedVenkatesan, G., Alengaram, U.J., Ibrahim, S., Ibrahim, M.S.I & Mohamad, S. (2025). Microstructural characterization and reaction mechanism of activator derived from eco-processed pozzolan for one-part geopolymer mortar. Construction and Building Materials, 470:140513.
IF: 8.0
Tier 1
ISI PublishedWan Mahari, W.A., Wan Razali, W.A., Leong, Y.K., Sharma, V., Tambat, V.S., Pathak, H.K., Ma, N.L., Phang, S.M., Dong, C.D. & Lam, S.S. (2025). Microalgae as a sustainable source of carotenoids: Strategies to improve yield and productivity. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 13:116848.
IF: 7.2
Tier 1
ISI PublishedWang, A., Bong, C.W., Tao, S., Ye, X., Liu, B., Liang, H., Zheng, X., Wong, Y.Y., Loh, K.H., Li, H., Chen, K., Lim, S.H. & Lee, C.W. (2025). Evaluation of heavy metal pollution of surface sediments in Selangor River, Malaysia. Marine Environmental Research, 205:107017.
IF: 3.2
Tier 1
ISI PublishedWang, H., Liu, K., He, Z., Chen, Y., Leaw, C.P. & Chen, N. (2025). Rich molecular diversity of ribosomal RNA genes in Pseudo-nitzschia species revealed through single-strain high throughput sequencing. Algal Research, 85:103869.
IF: 4.5
Tier 1
ISI PublishedWei, J., Xiao, Y., Loh, K.H., Herrera-Ulloa, A., Liu, J. & Xu, K. (2025). Latitudinal-environmental variations driving local adaptation of Pampus argenteus stocks along Chinese coast. Marine Life Science & Technology, 7:606-618.
IF: 5.3
Tier 1
ISI PublishedYong, H.S., Song, S.L., Chua, K.C., Liew, Y.J.M., Chan, K.G., Lim, P.E. & Eamsobhana, P. (2025). Heteroplasmy, inverted repeats, and genetic differentiation of stingless bee Heterotrigona itama mitochondrial genome. Apidologie, 56:107.
IF: 2.2
Tier 1
ISI PublishedZhao, D., Poong, S.W., Ling, T.C., Lai, S.H., Lim, P.E. & Ngoh, G.C. (2025). Enhanced removal of copper (Cu²⁺) by microalgae-bacteria consortium: Mechanistic insights and ANN-based prediction. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 13:120437.
IF: 7.2
Tier 1
ISI PublishedAlzian, N.A., Chenoli, S.N., Mohd Nor, M.F.F., Diong, J.K. & Abu Samah, A. (2025). Spatial and temporal variability of extreme rainfall events over Peninsular Malaysia. Hydrological Sciences Journal, 70(8):1365-1383.
IF: 2.5
Tier 2
ISI PublishedHu, Z., Liu, S., Wang, W., Wu, Z., Liu, Z., Loh, K.H., Li, Y. & Lin, L. (2025). Screening of predatory fish species for larvae of Acanthaster solaris and quantitative analysis of eDNA. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 586:152093.
IF: 1.8
Tier 2
ISI PublishedIslamy, R.A., Hasan, V., Poong, S.W., Kilawati, Y., Basir, A.P. & Kamarudin, A.S. (2025). Nutritional value and biological activity of K. alvarezii grown in integrated multi-trophic aquaculture. Iraqi Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 56(1):617-626.
IF: 1.6
Tier 2
ISI PublishedKarthikeyan, C., Ng, F.L., Sutharsun, S., Syed, A., Bahkali, A.H., Poures, M.V.D., Periasamy, V., Xia, Y., Kumar, G.G. & Phang, S.M. (2025). Environmentally Benign Energy Harvesting Biophotovoltaic Cells with Carbon Shell-Encased FeO Nanoparticles in CNTs. ACS Applied Nano Materials, 8(28):14428–14440.
IF: 5.5
Tier 2
ISI PublishedLiang, H., Wang, A., Bong, C.W., Tao, S., Liu, B., Loh, K.H., Ye, X., Wong, Y.Y., Li, H. & Lee, C.W. (2025). Mechanisms and seasonal variability of sediment transport in a small tropical mountainous estuary-coastal system. Marine Geology, 488:107619.
IF: 2.2
Tier 2
ISI PublishedMohd Nadzir, M.S., Tan, M.S., Chua, A., Mohd Nor, M.Z., Wahab, M.I.A., Tay, K.S., Abu Bakar, M.A., Mohd Ariff, N. & Mohd Nor, M.F.F. (2025). Gaseous Elemental Mercury (GEM) in Ambient Air in Malaysia and its Health Risk Assessment. Water Air Soil Pollution, 236:170.
IF: 3.0
Tier 2
ISI PublishedMohd Napi, N.N.L., Ooi, M.C.G., Latif, M.T., Juneng, L., Mohd Nadzir, M.S., Cheah, W. & Chan, A. & Li, L. (2025). Sensitivity analysis of WRF-CMAQ model in predicting PM2.5 and O3 concentration in Peninsular Malaysia. Atmospheric Environment, 362:121496.
IF: 3.7
Tier 2
ISI PublishedSyazwan, W.M., Then, A.Y.H., Chong, V.C. & Idid, M.R. (2025). Temporal drivers of abundance and community structure of scyphozoan jellyfish in tropical coastal waters. PeerJ, 13: e18483.
IF: 2.4
Tier 2
ISI PublishedYong, H.S., Song, S.L., Chua, K.O., Liew, Y.J.M., Chan, K.G., Lim, P.E. & Eamsobhana, P. (2025). Complete mitochondrial genome and phylogenomics of Graphium agamemnon and congeners. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology, 28:102355.
IF: 1.3
Tier 2
ISI PublishedAzlee, N.F., Hamidi, A., Khan, Z., Merican, F., Smykla, J., Alias, S.A. & Wan Omar, W.M. (2025). Effects of temperature on growth and biochemical composition of Arctic Pseudanabaena sp. and tropical Synechococcus sp. Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, 48(1): 201-213.
IF: 0.7
Tier 3
ISI PublishedAzman, M.S., Sharma, S., Suwa, R., Palaniveloo, K. & Zakaria, R.M. (2025). Deforestation, emissions, and carbon sequestration potential of Merlimau mangrove forest: A landscape-level analysis. Ecological Research, 40(2):133-149.
IF: 1.4
Tier 3
ISI PublishedDraisma, S.G.A., Sauvage, T., Lagourgue, L., Kato, A., Dumilag, R.V., Lim, P.E ., Zubia, M. & Payri, C.E. (2025). A species diversity assessment of the genus Caulerpa (Bryopsidales) in the Central Indo-Pacific marine realm based on tufA DNA sequences. Phycologia, 64(6):452-473.
IF: 1.4
Tier 3
ISI PublishedKumarasamy, R., Yang Amri, A., Palaniveloo, K., Cheah, W ., Osman, N. & Mohamad-Fauzi, N. (2025). In situ photobiological response of Symbiodiniaceae to diurnal light variation in the tropical clownfish-associated anemone (Radianthus magnifica). Bulletin of Marine Science, 101(1):105-134.
IF: 1.2
Tier 3
ISI PublishedMohd Zainudin, M.H., Salleh, S., Abdul Mubin, N.A.A., Mohammad, M., Hossain, M.S. & Cheah, W. (2025). Photochemical responses of tropical turbid waters phytoplankton communities to varying light intensities. Marine Biology Research, 21(8-10):356-371.
IF: 1.2
Tier 3
ISI PublishedSirajudeen, A.O., Annuar, M.S.M. & Ibrahim, I. (2025). Enhanced microbial fuel cell performance using carbon nanotube-composited medium-chain-length polyhydroxyalkanoates-co-polycaprolactone blends as anode coatings. Chemical Engineering Communications, 22(9):1382-1394.
IF: 2.0
Tier 3
ISI PublishedWest, J.A., Motomura, T., Choi, S.W., De-Goer, S.L., Miller, K.A., Karsten, U., Yoon, H.S., Lim, P.E. & Nagasato, C. (2025). Light and electron microscopy, molecular phylogeny and mannitol content of Dictyotopsis propagulifera. Phycological Research, 73(3);210-221.
IF: 1.0
Tier 3
ISI PublishedSuciati, S., Putri, H.R., Palaniveloo, K., Ong, K.H., Idid, M.R., Widyawaruyanti, A. et al. (2025). In vitro and in silico cholinesterase inhibitory activities of aaptamine and derivatives from Aaptos suberitoides. Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy Research, 13(3):757-773.
IF: 1.0
Tier 4
ISI AcceptedMohd Nor, M.F.F., Chenoli, S.N., Kim, S.J., Tang, M.S.Y., Choi, T., Abu Samah, A., Seo, W. & Bae, H.J. (2025). SODAR-based wind study at Jang Bogo Station, Antarctica, during the winter of 2017. Antarctic Science.
IF: 2.0
Tier 3
ScopusBrodie, J., Mallinson, S., Wilbraham, J., Lim, P.E., Poong, S.W., Yahya, N. et al. (2025). Global seaweed stock and Marine Protected Area assessments provide potential opportunities to protect wild seaweeds. Applied Phycology, 6(1):366-379.
SJR: 0.45
ScopusSirajudeen, A.A.O., Sanusi, J.F., Apantaku, J.T., Ibrahim, S. & Mohammad Annuar, M.S. (2025). Application of Novel Bacillus spp. Isolated from Palm Oil Mill Effluent in Microbial Fuel Cell for Electricity Generation. IOP Conference Series, 1560:012014.
SJR: 0.33
RefereedLi, S. et al. [including Cheah, W.] (2025). Early career ocean professionals declaration on Ocean Negative Carbon Emissions for our ocean and future. The Innovation, 6(9):101007.
Refereed
RefereedOoi, S.H., Abu Samah, A., Braesicke, P. & Chenoli, S.N. (2025). Local atmospheric ozone variability and change as observed at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Tropical Geography, 51(1): 15-30.
Refereed
RefereedRaju, C.S, Muhammad Yusoff, S.Y. & Abu Samah, A. (2025). A systematic literature review of community resilience and adaptation towards sustainable water security. Malaysian Journal of Tropical Geography, 50(2): 31-45.
Refereed
RefereedSondak, C.F.A., Bara, R.A., Sangkia, F.D. & Kambey, C.S.B. (2025). Evaluation of effectiveness on-farm biosecurity measure practices to the productivity of Eucheuma denticulatum. Discover Oceans, 2:27.
Refereed
RefereedZakaria, R. (2025). Moderation: Preventing Extremism in ASEAN Countries. University of Malaya Law Review, Vol. 8, 29-37.
Refereed
ChapterLim, K.P., Sun, C. & Lim, P.E. (2025). Observation and visual identification of microplastics. In: Shi, H. & Sun, C. (Eds.) Analysis of Microplastics and Nanoplastics (pp. 155-182). Elsevier. ISBN: 978-0-443-15779-0.
Chapter
BookCorrigan, S., Cook, E.J.C., Lim, P.E. & Brodie, J. (2025). The State of the World’s Seaweeds. Natural History Museum, London. doi.org/10.5519/4ln9oqk7.
Book
BookYahya, N., Poong, S.W., Brodie, J., Cottier-Cook, E.J., Kassim, A. & Lim, P.E. (2025). Sustainable Seaweed Farming in Malaysia: Cultivating Wild Eucheumatoids and Conserving Genetic Resources. Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences, Universiti Malaya. ISBN: 978-967-26257-8-0.
Book
BookAlias, S.A., Rowley, P.A., Kumar, S. & Idid, M.R. (2025). Kiki Saves Our Earth / Kiki Selamatkan Bumi Kita. Universiti Malaya STEM Centre (UM STEM).
Book
“Empowering Discovery. Protecting Our Oceans. Sustaining Our Earth”

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