Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy combined with chemometrics was utilised to discriminate the presence of lard in extracted ink of printed food packaging. Two spectral regions (full spectra, 3999–649 cm−1, and combination of two regions, 3110–2630 cm−1and 1940–649 cm−1) of lard, commercial gravure ink, and the blends of both were selected and used to develop a Soft Independent Modelling of Class Analogy (SIMCA) model. The score plots obtained from the Principal Component Analysis (PCA) revealed that the maximum number of factors (7 factors) was needed to explain 84% of the total variance. SIMCA was employed as the method to classify the samples into their specific groups.SiversusHiplots showed that the calibration standards can be classified as lard-containing standards. Sample 2 was deduced to have the highest possibility of containing lard, while only samples 5 and 7 cannot be classified as lard-containing samples. These results demonstrated that FTIR spectroscopy, when combined with multivariate analysis, can provide a rapid method with no excessive sample preparation to detect the presence of lard in ink of foodstuff packaging.

The advancement of technology nowadays is rapidly increasing due to the leveraging availability of learning technology. Due to the rapid change in the availability of technology, it is crucial for disabled learners to select a good technology design that may help them to achieve better academic achievements. Selecting a good design of technology involves a decision making process to choose several designs of learning technology. In general, the abilities, capacities and achievements of disabled learners are lower compared to a normal child. Using a good approach and assisted with the right selection of learning technology may help disabled learners to get a better understanding and achievement in academic matters. In this study, the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) approach was used to determine the best appropriate design of learning technology for disabled learners. Three hierarchy levels made up of criteria, sub-criteria and alternatives were considered. This study finds the best selection design of elements that can be used in the development of learning technology in a classroom of disabled learners.

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The halal status of biomedical applications has recently been under intense demand due to the utilization of critical ingredients in developing the products. One of the disciplines in biomedical applications, uses various types of biomaterials is tissue engineering. Due to its promising biocompatibility, low antigenicity, and biodegradability, collagen is well known and frequently employed as biomaterials for tissue engineering applications. Most of collagen come from sources including bovine, porcine, marine, and other mammal species. These huge sources end up being one of the most important factors in determining the halal status. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to emphasize collagen's application as biomaterials from the halal standpoint. Additionally, several collagen sources and their status as halal biomaterials for neural, skin, bone, and tissue engineering were covered, with an emphasis on the potential implementation of collagen from halal sources.