Funding for this research was provided by:
Universiti Malaysia Pahang (PGRS2303116)
Article History
Received: 26 November 2025
Revised: 7 January 2026
Accepted: 16 January 2026
First Online: 4 February 2026
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: The authors have no relevant financial or non-financial interests to disclose.
: At this moment, I consciously assure that for the manuscript "Characterization and Durability Properties of Blended Cement Mortar by Incorporating Palm Oil Fuel Ash and Bentonite Clay," the following is fulfilled: This work is the author's own original research, which has not been published or is under consideration for publication elsewhere. The study does not involve any human or animal subjects. The findings are discussed in relation to previous studies, with all sources properly cited. Direct quotations are enclosed with quotation marks and appropriately referenced. All authors have made substantial contributions to the research and share responsibility for its content.