Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences

Aims & Scope

The Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences (MJFAS) (formerly known as Journal of Fundamental Sciences (2005-2011), is a refereed research journal published by Penerbit UTM Press, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

MJFAS is devoted to the original contribution to fundamental and applied mathematics and natural sciences covering physics, chemistry, and biology.

For acceptance in MJFAS, a manuscript must be the right fit with the journal's focus and scope.

Topics include, but are not limited to, the following areas: - Mathematics and Applied Mathematics - Physics and Applied Physics - Chemistry and Applied Chemistry - Biology and Applied Biology

View Aims & Scope

---

Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.6
2024	0.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.194

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	17

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	21558

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	263

---

---

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

---

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics and Astronomy, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

---

Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Preparation and characterization of superparamagnetic magnetite (Fe3O4) nanoparticles: A short review

  Citation: 91

  Authors: Khong Nee, Ahmad Fauzi, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan, Noriah, Mukhlis

• A review on the geotechnical and engineering characteristics of marine clay and the modern methods of improvements

  Citation: 69

  Authors: Mohammed Ali, Aminaton

• Scavenging malachite green dye from aqueous solution using durian peel based activated carbon

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Mohamad Firdaus, Mohd Azmier, Nur Ayshah, Fadzil Noor, Soran Jalal

• Synthesis and characterization of graphene derived from rice husks

  Citation: 48

  Authors: Mohammad Shafri, Norhaniza, Mohd Zamri, Ahmad Fauzi, Juhana, Farhana, Zulhairun

• Temperature effect on biochar properties from slow pyrolysis of coconut flesh waste

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Nurhidayah, Adilah, Nurhayati, Nur Syairah

• Texture Profile Analysis (TPA) of the jelly dessert prepared from halal gelatin extracted using High Pressure Processing (HPP)

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Nurlina, Irwandi, Parveen, Mohammad Saedi

• A preliminary study of identification halal gelatin using Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) sensor

  Citation: 34

  Authors: Diwasasri, Hendro, Kartika Anoraga, Fredy

• Microwave-assisted extraction of pectin from pineapple peel

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Noorzetty Akhtar, Roshanida A., Dayang Norulfairuz, Daniel Joe, Mazura

• Evaluation of antioxidant properties of phycobiliproteins and phenolic compounds extracted from Bangia atropurpurea

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Rajalakshmi, Kong Soo, Nam Weng

• Biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles by using fruits extracts of Ananas Comosus and its antibacterial activity

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Raja Adibah, Zawati, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan, Hatijah, Muhamad Zaini, Azlinnorazia, Siti Hajar, Abdul Qaiyyum, Faiz Hafeez, Siti Salwa, Ainun Rahmahwati

---