All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the [ICONSTAS 2023] during [12th to 13th December] in [Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia]. These articles have been peer reviewed by the members of the [Scientific Committee] and approved by the Editor-in-Chief, who affirms that this document...

Caffeine is a stimulant that increase alertness in the body. However, little is known on the toxicity effects of caffeine in ICR mice. This study aimed to identify the toxicity effects of caffeine in ICR mice for further anti-malarial investigation. Adult ICR mice were injected with caffeine (5, 10,...

This study was performed to identify bioactive compounds in ethanolic extracts of actinomycetes (Saccharopolyspora sp - S5, Amycolatopsis sp - S7, Actinoplanes sp - AA11, and Micromonospora sp - AA141) isolated from the Beach Ridges Interspersed with Swales (BRIS) soil of Terengganu, Malaysia and to...

This study aimed to assess the priority of NTFPs in Aornakan I Village and Kuta Tinggi Village, Pakpak Bharat Regency. This study uses the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) method. The results showed that the expert respondents in Kuta Tinggi Village assessed that the criteria for marketability was...

The rise in inflammatory diseases necessitates effective anti-inflammatory strategies. Astaxanthin and tocotrienols exhibit anti-inflammatory potential, with possible synergistic benefits. Combining multiple anti-inflammatory properties can provide a broad spectrum of protection. However, the effectiveness...

The agroforestry system is expected to optimize land productivity depending on how big the variation is. The methods observation methods in the field and interview methods to obtain information related to farmers’ socio-economic data, types of filler plants, and land. Results: The agroforestry system...

The oral microbiome consists of diverse microorganisms inhabiting the mouth cavity. An imbalanced oral microbiome may lead to periodontitis and other oral diseases. Certain species in the oral microbiome may be able to produce antibiofilm compounds and play a protective role. Bacterial cultures were...

Forests of mangroves are one of the most common wetland types in Peninsular Malaysia and play an important role in our ecosystem. Mangrove forests are highly productive ecosystems that offer a diverse variety of goods and services to the coastal environment as well as to people and other animals. All...

This research aims to find out farmers’ preferences for the use of superior rice varieties in Jatitengah Village, Jatitujuh District, Majalengka Regency and to know the correlation between farmers’ decisions regarding preferences for using superior rice varieties in Jatitengah Village, Jatitujuh District,...

This research aimed to assess how secondary compounds found in Dillenia wood could enhance the wood’s ability to resist white rot fungi (Trametes versicolor). The research methodology involved extracting these compounds using acetone and methanol, followed by a fractionation process. The study’s findings...

The poor outlook for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is due in part to the absence of effective targeted treatments and the variability in clinical response to standard chemotherapy. Previously, we saw positive outcomes in reducing cancer cell survival on TINCR-knocked out cells and in this study...

Using touchdown Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), this work intends to build a molecular sexing approach in 30 endangered Short-toed Coucals. This approach, which relied primarily on a non-destructive wing feather sample, allowed for the rapid and accurate determination of intron length in CHD1-Z (400 bp)...

Necropsy findings of three deceased orangutans from BMOUI were assessed to explore Klebsiella pneumoniae infections among captivated nonhuman primates (NHP) in Malaysia. The diagnosis was developed based on reported symptoms and necropsy findings. Necropsy examination revealed significant lesions correlated...

Planting soybeans in the rainy season to increase production will be hampered by fusarium seedling blight caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. glycine. The infection will increase in humid environments. This research aims to test the resistance of soybean varieties to fusarium seedling blight...

The skin microbiome is a diverse community of microorganisms living on the skin surface. Some microbiome bacteria may produce antibiofilm compounds, and thus play a role in defending against infectious bacteria. Bacteria cultures were isolated from the foreheads and retroarticular creases of 50 Malaysian...

Nitroreductases have potential use in the bioremediation of nitroaromatic compounds and prodrug activation. Reports about this enzyme from bacteria are abundant; however, research on fungal nitroreductase is scarce. A. parasiticus nitroreductase (ApNtr) and A. caelatus nitroreductase (AcNtr), discovered...

The isolated PGPR strains from two different mangrove species, Rhizophora apiculata and Rhizophora mucronata, showed a potential biofertilizers for soyabean plant. These isolates exhibited various PGPR traits, including the ammonia and Indole acetic acid (IAA) production, with members of Pseudomonas...

Reinfection with different DENV serotypes might develop cross immunity that aggravates the illness via antibody-dependent enhancement. Identifying the DENV epitopes can help in the development of a tetravalent vaccine. However, the available prediction technologies (i.e., X-crystallography and NMR) are...

Lichens, taxonomically classified as lower plants due to their basic morphological traits, are easily affected by climate. Interactions between microclimatic factors such as temperature and humidity are particularly important in determining local differences in lichen species composition and coverage....

The host’s metabolic response towards pathogenic infection was investigated using a Klebsiella pneumoniae infected rat model via metabolomics approaches. The lungs of rats serve as control and post-K. pnaumoniae infections were subjected to metabolomics analysis to assess the sensitivity of metabolomics...

Tilapia is unique in that it continues to play a significant role in rural aquaculture, helping to improve farmers’ livelihoods. The aim of this study was to calculate the distance between specified morphological characteristics of the Tilapia fish and to determine the inter-population morphometric variability...

Termite damage poses a significant challenge in Indonesian timber construction. This study examines the economic importance of wood by considering both termite resistance and cost-effectiveness. We evaluate the feeding preferences of Coptotermes curvignathus termites and the natural resistance of various...