Reliability assessment of power generation systems using intelligent search based on disparity theory by Kadhem, Athraa Ali, Abdul Wahab, Noor Izzri, Aris, Ishak, Jasni, Jasronita, Abdalla, Ahmed N.

“…The simulation result shows the DEGA can generate a larger variety of the individuals in an early stage of the next population generation. It is also able to estimate the reliability indices accurately.…”
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A narrative review of natural history, epidemiology and risk factors for hepatitis C infection by Mohd Suan, Mohd Azri, Md Said, Salmiah, Azman, Ahmad Zaid Fattah, Abu Hassan, Muhammad Radzi

“…Recently, WHO Global Hepatitis Report showed that 71 million people, equivalent to approximately 1% of the world population, are infected with hepatitis C. The disease incidence, mortality rate and risk factors vary across geographical regions. …”
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Food security challenges in developing economies by Shamsudin, Mad Nasir

“…The demand for staple food among the lower quintile of the population, however, still increased as the income elasticity of this group is high. …”
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Validation studies: validating new tools and adapting old ones to new contexts by Mohd Sidik, Sherina

“…Validation of a tool which detects depression in the community should determine the accuracy of the tool to detect depression in the specified population and prove that it is measuring what it is supposed to measure and is consistent throughout its usage. …”
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Impact of health capital on total factor productivity in Singapore by Isreal, Akingba Idowu Opeoluwa

“…In subsequent era, economists likewise acknowledged that individual and population health could be one of the important determinant of productivity and economic growth. …”
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Application of computational fluid dynamics in piping distribution system and special focus on the Arabian peninsula: a review by Al Asemi, Hammad, Aftab, Syed Mohammed Aminuddin, Zahari, Rizal, Abdul Aziz, Faieza, Ahmad, Kamarul Arifin

“…Drinking Water Distribution Networks are the life line for urban population. Disruption in services can cripple the system. …”
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To retire or not to retire: intention towards concept of retirement village in Malaysia by Lim, Xin Jean, Siew, Imm Ng, Kamal Basha, Norazlyn

“…The aging population has become a global phenomenon, posing as a major societal issue, especially in developing countries. …”
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Growth performance of Magnolia elegans planted in restoration area of montane forest in Cameron Highland, Pahang by Che Wan Razaley, Che Wan Muhammad Hafiz

“…As the human population increases, deforestation rates and the emissions of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere also increase causing global warming. …”
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Discovering the relationship between dietary nutrients and cortisol and ghrelin hormones in horses exhibiting oral stereotypic behaviour: a review by Juhari, Farah Hanis, Lim, Eric Teik Chung, Kamalludin, Mamat Hamidi, Idrus, Zulkifli

“…Abnormal oral behaviors are prevalent in the stabled horse population. Feeding practice and satiety seem to play a significant role in the development of the behaviors. …”
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Women farmers perception of information dissemination skills among agricultural extension workers in North Eastern Nigeria by Umar, Abdulmumini, Man, Norsida, Kamarulzaman, Nitty Hirawaty, Mohamed Haris, Nur Bahiah

“…Using multistage sampling procedure 378 respondents were randomly selected from the population of 6758 women farmers. Questionnaire was administered to the sampled farmers. …”

The relationship between environmental cost on organisational performance and environmental management system: a structural equation modelling approach by Mohd Fuzi, Nursyazwani, Habidin, Nurul Fadly, Adam, Sabrinah, Ong, Sharon Yong Yee

“…Design/methodology/approach – A total of 2,600 manufacturers were identified and consequently selected as the entire study population. Additionally, this study used the structural equation modelling technique to identify the mediator effects of EMS between EC and OPM. …”
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The Distribution Of Aquatic Mammals In The Waters Of Penang Island, Malaysia, With A Focus On The Ecology And Conservation Of The Irrawaddy Dolphin Orcaella Brevirostris (Owen In G... by Rodríguez Vargas, Luz Helena

“…Additionally, there is evidence of unregulated dolphin watching and incidental catches of cetaceans in fishing gears, which could be affecting the local populations of these animals.…”
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A comparative study of spatial variation between the states of Peninsular Malaysia in terms of water supply characteristics and consumer’s perception by Phang, Wai Leng, Chan , Ngai Weng

“…Peninsular Malaysia is made up of 11 states with different landforms, natural resources, population patterns and lifestyle patterns. This paper aims to compare the spatial variations between water supply characteristics in terms of price, non-revenue water (NRW) and domestic water consumption by states and domestic water consumers’ perception in terms of their satisfaction of their water service suppliers. …”
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Diagnostic Accuracy Of Cytology And Colposcopy In Cervical Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion: A Four-Year Experience In Hospital University Sains Malaysia by Mohamed Tarmizi, Mohamed Hatta

“…Secondly, to identify the possible risk factors for abnormal cytological smear of high-grade lesions in the population studied. STUDY DESIGN: A four-year cross sectional study from June 1997 to May 2001 was conducted in 112 women with abnormal cervical cytology who had undergone colposcopic examination in Hospital University Sains Malaysia. …”
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Etymology and Etiologic Tales of Tribes of Wayanad by V.Menon, Indu

“…The district Wayanad of Kerala state, India have the largest tribal population in Kerala with 8 scheduled tribes including Adiyan, Paniyan, Mullukkurman, Kurichyan, Vettakkuruman Wayanad Kadar, Kattuniakkan and Thachaanadan Mooppan. …”
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Visual Preference for Future Kuala Lumpur Riverfront: An Overview by Hilaluddin, Raudhah, Ujang, Norsidah

“…Rapid urbanization and population growth of Kuala Lumpur city have drastically changed the relationship between the society and the river. …”
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A qualitative study exploring perspectives towards rational use of medicines in Pakistan’s Malaria Control Program (MCP) by Malik, Madeeha, Hassali, Mohamed Azmi, Shafie, Asrul Akmal, Hussain, Azhar

“…Malaria is one of the most important global public health problems threatening the health of the population owing to prevailing socio-economic conditions and epidemiological reasons in Pakistan. …”
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Character Strengths and Positive Outcomes by Cheng, Chiau Chui, Mohd. Hashim, Intan Hashimah

“…Most of the studies were conducted in Western countries across a variety of population. The review highlights the importance of studying character strengths, especially in less studied samples such as Malaysia.…”
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Psychiatric morbidity in the first degree relatives of mood disorder patients by Varma, Shashjit Lal, Zain, Azhar Md, Singh, Suarn

“…The well known advances in molecular genetics have lent new importance to the evidence that the disorders are genetically transmitted, raising the hope that vulnerable individuals, rational and definitive treatments may be identified, based on the discovery of specific deficits.At the same time, epidemiological evidence points to a secular increase in mood disorders in recent decades that interacts with familial vulnerability, but also must include major non genetic causative factors.Twin and adoption studies show that vulnerability to a disorder has a genetic component.Family studies indicate in a particular population the degree to which a disorder is familial, which diagnostic entities or other characteristics share familial transmission with a particular disorder and perhaps most importantly, allow the testing of hypothesis regarding the mode of genetic transmission.…”
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To determine the incidence of post-operative deep vein thrombosis in general surgical patients of Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia by Tun, Myint, Shuaib, Ibrahim Lutfi, Muhamad, Mahayidin, Sain, Abdul Hamid Mat, Ressang, Anas Sjahroedin

“…Very few literature and clinical studies were done for post-operative DVT in Asian population as well as in Malaysia.Compared to the Western hemisphere,low incidence 2.6% to 15.3% was reported from Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysian studies.Conflicting results of high incidence in orthopaedic patients was reported in two other Asian studies from Hong Kong and Malaysia.To find out the incidence of post-operative deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in our general surgical patients after major surgical procedures.To find out the subgroups of patients at special risk to post-operative DVT.To reviewthe policy of withholding routine DVT prophylaxis in Malaysian patients.…”
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