Razanah Ramya

• Doctor of Philosophy
• Research Associate at National University of Malaysia

In the past, ferns were traditionally used by the people as food, medicine, domestic use, ornamental plants and in many handicrafts. However, studies have shown that ferns produce a variety of secondary metabolites that display many bioactivities that can help treat diseases. Thus, they are popularly used in Malay traditional medicines. In this stu...

In Malaysia, a majority of the programs focus more on antenatal care for ensuring safe childbirth and delivery. For this purpose, the public health service programs have implemented many steps like health education, home visits, and health screening, as a component of postpartum care. The traditional Malay midwifery practices include 13 processes t...

Heath forests, also called kerangas forests, have a different composition and structure compared to the adjoining dipterocarp forests. They are found throughout the tropic regions and grow well in nutrient-poor sandy soil. Hence, there is a need to carry out a comprehensive analysis of the constituent composition of the plant species growing in the...

Lenggang perut' ceremony or 'swinging the tummy' is popularly practised during prenatal care and is generally held after the woman has completed 7 months of her pregnancy (particularly first pregnancy). However, there is a long list of tips and taboos that need to be practiced, based on the customs and beliefs of the people belonging to different M...

This book presents the significant values of the mangrove ecosystem, which include biotic and abiotic components, ecological protection, ethnobotanical uses, ecological indicators, and, differing from other books, environmental state heavy metal monitoring. Despite the widely acknowledged functional importance of mangrove forests, rapid degradation...

Abstrak Di peringkat global, terdapat 35,000 hingga 70,000 spesis tumbuhan digunakan dalam perubatan tradisional manakala statistik menunjukkan sekitar 60-80% penduduk terutamanya di negara miskin masih bergantung kepada tumbuhan sebagai ubatan alternatif. Di Malaysia, pengetahuan tradisional mengenai tumbuhan ubatan semakin hilang termasuklah peng...

Herbal resources, including both wild and cultivated plants used for agricultural purposes, are abundant in the Malay region. As a result, the traditional medicinal knowledge of the Malay world is rich in ethnobotany, which is a part of ethnoscience. This research aimed to identify the types of indigenous medicinal plants mentioned in Malay medical...

The Internet has revolutionized the world of computers and communications like nothing before. The invention of various forms of communications has paved the way for this unprecedented integration of capabilities. Today, the Internet is also recognized as a pervasive information infrastructure which influences not only the technical fields but...

Azadirachta indica (neem) is an Asia native plant from Meliaceae family, which has been recognized for its pharmaceutical potential for ages and contain numerous bioactive phytochemicals with therapeutic potential. This research aims to examine the ethnomedicinal plants that have been recorded in transliterated manuscripts and to discover the bioac...

Azadirachta indica (neem) is an Asia native plant from Meliaceae family, which has been recognized for its pharmaceutical potential for ages and contain numerous bioactive phytochemicals with therapeutic potential. This research aims to examine the ethnomedicinal plants that have been recorded in transliterated manuscripts and to discover the bioac...

Microalgae or microphytes are microscopic microorganisms that can be found in both freshwater and seawater. They can be described as a diverse group of unicellular and predominantly photosynthetic organisms. Eukaryotic or prokaryotic cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) can be classified as microalgae. The phycoremediation process uses microalgae to bi...

Between 1990 and 2020, the global mangrove coverage shrunk by 1.04 million ha. Over the course of three decades, the annual loss rate decreased from 46700 hectares in 1990–2000 to 36300 ha in 2000–2010. Southeast Asia has roughly 33.5% of the world's mangroves, followed by South America (15.7%), North and Central America (14.7%), and West and Centr...

Cleanliness is not only in the application of water to worship, but also in safety aspects for daily usage like drinking and recreation. One of the approaches in landscape ecology, known as phytotechnology, makes use of engineering, science, and plants as living technology to address ecological issues. Phytotechnology refers to the use of plants in...

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A mangrove plant known as Rhizophora apiculata is employed by Malay for treating skin diseases, diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea, as an antiseptic, for tanning, and also as fuelwood and fodder. Its large-scale use can be attributed to its high-quality timber, availability as well and the presence of a chemical named tannin that is employed for reinfo...

Poisoning is an art that Malays are well skilled at and recognized for. Numerous poisons are utilized differently; also, most characteristics relating to intoxication, poisoning, or therapeutic use are directly dependent on the origin of the substance such as animals or plants. Melaleuca cajuputi (gelam) belongs to the Myrtaceae family, and the Mal...

Ulam is a traditional Southeast Asian vegetable that has been consumed and practised by old folks for decades. Several studies have found that ulam has numerous benefits, including being high in natural antioxidants, antimicrobials, vitamins, and minerals and being used as an early illness preventive method. Even yet, many ulam have yet to be ident...

Carotenoid compounds are effective free-radical scavengers because they display a singlet oxygen-quenching property and can trap peroxyl radicals. Many extracts derived from natural sources consist of unique bioactive compounds. For example, hydrophilic carotenoids, such as crocin, are present in saffron and possess antioxidant, anticancer, anti -i...

We are pleased to announce that Institut Alam dan Tamadun Melayu ATMA) , Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Fakultas Perikanan dan Ilmu Kelautan, Universitas Riau, Pekanbaru, Indonesia will be organizing the 11th International Conference on Ecology, Human Habitat and Environmental Changes in Malay World (EHMAP 11) on the 27th & 28th July 2023...

Since ancient times, natural dyes have been used for the colouration of food products, cosmetics, textiles, and pharmaceuticals. The current ‘back to nature’ trend has served to raise the value and popularity of natural-plant-based dyes. The benefits that come with the use of natural and organic products include that they are environmentally friend...

Heath forest is a unique ecosystem different from any other type of forest; however, its preservation has not yet been given attention even when facing a serious extinction problem. The character of this ecosystem should be studied deeper to uncover ways to prevent its extinction. Thus, integrating the heath forest characteristics in an urban area...

Kerangas or heath forests are found on podzolised siliceous sands (spodosols), where gradually decomposing organic matter occurs on the soil's surface. Changes in the extent of podzol development, soil consistency, and poor nutrient contents signify the unique properties of sandy soil in the heath forest at Rantau Abang, Terengganu, Malaysia. Unfor...

This paper examines the benefits, challenges and opportunities of Halal gastronomy tourism in tourist countries. The outcomes are intended to ensure the aspect and effectiveness of promoting Halal gastronomy tourism in the destination benefiting the national economy. Secondary approaches such as journals, websites, and books have been used for this...

As Malaysia strives to become industrialised, numerous water bodies are increasingly dumping grounds for chemicals, sewage, and pollutants. It is considered that pollutant substances are continuously channelled into water bodies and then transferred into organic and inorganic particles, nutrients, pesticides, and herbicides that directly affect the...

In Malaysia, problem soils are referred to as saline soils, acid sulphate soils, peat, sandy soil (BRIS soil), and soils on ultrabasic rocks. For maximising their productivity and usage for crop cultivation, these soils are currently the subject of intensive research. Sand-textured soils are known as entisols or spodosols in Malaysia, and they are...

The soil in landfills is contaminated by a variety of unintentionally dumped waste materials, predominantly inorganic, macro, and microcontaminants. The length, nature, and degree of reactivity of the soilcontaminant system have an impact on its geotechnical properties. Pollutants (such as fertilizers, oils, and landfill leachate) and soil interact...

Forest therapy also known as Shinrin-Yoku, is also considered as a form of nature therapy. It functions through exposure to natural stimuli that render a state of physiological relaxation. The concept of forest therapy is used to enhance the wellness of the senior citizens by implementing therapeutic recreational elements. The growth of senior citi...

Asia is the largest global plastic consumer, with about 35% of the world’s plastic consumption. Considering that Malaysia is a part of Asia, it is evident that plastic use is extensive. Unfortunately, discarding plastic causes several environmental hazards and affects human wellbeing. The environmental authorities and the government have been organ...

The transformation from ethno-botany uses of mangrove forests (food, medicine, and utilities) to scientific studies of mangroves, like application of Phyto-technology is looking for prospective evolution. This chapter scrutinises the inherent value of mangrove forests from another perspective, especially ethnoscience, ethnobotany, phytotechnology,...

What to know about Carotenoids: Chapter 1 explains 'Astaxanthin as a Valuable Natural Carotenoids'. Introduction; Chemical Structure and Bioactive Compound Properties of Carotenoids; Astaxanthin; Astaxanthin Production from Shrimp Waste; Extraction Technique for Astaxanthin Production; Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Astaxanthin; Astaxa...

Introduction to Halal ecosystem: 1. Requirement to be entitled as a Muslim traveler (Musafir) 2. Checklist for Muslim traveler 3. Maqasid al-shariah perspectives 4. The Halal concept 5. Cleanliness & purification 6. Muslim prayer (solah) 7. Attire (Awrah) 8. Muslim space and facilities 9. Healthcare 10. Travel agent's attitude

The readers will be exposed to the prohibition of pig according to Islamic perspectives. Within this chapter, interestingly we come out with Christianity and Jewish perspectives as well regarding this prohibition. Therefore, the readers can compare and formulate their own opinion and might attract them to open a harmonious discussion within their f...

This book is started with perfectly good intentions to impart the knowledge that could contribute to the development of halal education and industries. Islam inspires mankind to be progressive with new technology and innovation in order to fulfil the spiritual and physical needs of each individual, subsequently to achieve a better lifestyle and a s...

Dicranopteris linearis occupies in an open ground that contains poor soils and often colonizing disturbed space that partly shaded area. It has been known for various traditional values including medicinal, edible food, soil erosion protection, pen and furniture. Even though the plants possess both economic and medicinal value, they still form the...

Carotenoids are a class of natural product compound that are currently being used as colouring agents and widely used in food industry. Carotenoids are bioactive pigments obtained mainly from plants through dietary intake. They possess good features in terms of dietary supplement, food colourant, and polymer stabiliser. The presence of 4 main carot...

Cyperaceae species have an intrinsic value as a source of active elements with biological activity from the family of monocotyledonous known as sedges. Sedges grow in all types of soils associated with wetlands or poor soils. The aim of this present study is to evaluate the content of phenolic compounds by qualitative and quantitive analysis on Lep...

The mangrove forest is often regarded as an unpleasant environment with less intrinsic values. Rhizophora apiculata has an important value as it provides several benefits to people, for example, it is a traditional medicinal plant that is also used in construction, as a source of food, dye and so forth. This study aims to identify types of function...

Weeds are diverse in habitats throughout the world. In landscape management, weed is of major concern because they compete for growth factors with landscape plant of interest. Modern management relies on the importance of synthetic chemicals to control weeds as unwanted plants to reduce the weed management cost. The use of herbicides is not an appr...

Rhizophora apiculata and Acrostichum aureum are a common mangrove species in Malaysia. Allelochemical interaction of the mangrove species was speculated to play an important role in dominance in the harsh mangrove environment. This study assessed the quantitative and qualitative determination for total phenolic content and individual phenolic compo...

the aim of this study was to investigate the presence of allelochemical composition and content from the fern leaves of Acrostichum aureum aureum, Stenochlena palustris and Dicrapnoteris linearid using maceration extraction method for further analysis of allelochemical.

Solid waste is a major issue in environmental management as it was generated by almost every single person in the world. In Malaysia, it is estimated 0.8 kg solid waste dumped by one person in rural area and 1.5 kg by person in urban area in a day. Landfill as a final waste disposal point is currently in critical number where it keeps on increasing...

A lack of aquatic plants in aquatic ecosystem may suggest a reduced population of wildlife whereas the absence of aquatic plants may indicate problems in water quality. However an overabundance of aquatic plants may due to excessive nutrients, organic or heavy metals interference. Aquatic plants are well known as a good accumulator for heavy metals...

Mangrove forest ecosystems are threatened by direct impacts such as cutting and pollution due to agricultural, industrialization and urbanization activities. Mangrove forests are often regarded as unpleasant environments with little intrinsic value. Mangrove forests perform valued regional and site-specific functions. Mangrove species can take up e...

There is an increasing pursuit of utilizing plants as a gear to predict, describe and diagnose environmental stresses. Being united swiftly with their environments, granting them to offer beneficial information on the condition of the aquatic environment. The aquatic plant species are effectively reliable indices as water status indicators. Their a...

The application of green technology is the combination of the environmental science and technology in which helps the improvement and application of products, apparatus as well as the system to safeguard the natural resources and the environment. Aquatic plants have been increasingly being utilized as remarkably efficient and responsive apparatus f...