Compact ultra-wideband bandpass filter with variable notch characteristics based on transversal signal-interaction concepts by Mirzaee, Milad, Virdee, Bal Singh, Noghanian, Sima

“…The filter configuration comprises of two transmission paths which include folded T-shaped stepped impedance resonators (SIRs) that are capacitively coupled with the input/output lines to enable signal transmission. It is shown that by combining the filters of different passband centre frequencies an UWB filter can be realised with either a single- or dual-notch function. …”
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Biochemical and physiological analysis of microvesicle subtypes by Stratton, Dan

“…FT-IR spectroscopy was used for the first time to profile similarities and differences between cell lines by analysis of the fingerprint region [1800cm-1 to 900cm-1). …”
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The role of microvesicles in EMT and tumour microenvironment by Haidery, Ahmad Zia

“…The influence of leukaemia cell derived-MVs in this study was determined on normal prostate epithelial cell lines. PNT2 cells were treated with Jurkat cell derived-MVs lost epithelial characteristic (decreased epithelial marker E-cadherin) and gained mesenchymal phenotype (increased expression of mesenchymal marker Vimentin). …”
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The role of multislice computed tomography (MSCT) in the direction of traumatic intra abdominal injury : our experience in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan(HTAA), Kuantan, Pahang by Hassan, Radhiana, Abd. Aziz, Azian, Abdul Rashid, Mohd Amran, Sa'at@Yusof, Azlin

“…Case notes and surgical findings were reviewed for correlation with CT findings. …”
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Policing terrorism in Nigeria: challenges for the 21st century by Mbaso, Chijioke Theophilius

“…In addition, the findings confirm that the NPF and similar agencies know they lack the skill set needed to bring the issue of terrorism to a minimum. …”
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Competencies acquisition through self-directed learning among Malaysian managers by Hashim, Junaidah

“…In total 238 respondents participated in this study. Findings – The findings show that the respondents have identified communication, managerial, and job knowledge as the main competencies required for their jobs. …”
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An application of AHP and G-TOPSIS for prioritizing capabilities and related practices for a mature and resilient supply chain during disruption by Echefaj, Khadija, Charkaoui, Abdelkabi, Cherrafi, Anass, Kumar, Anil, Luthra, Sunil

“…Third, a Grey Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (G-TOPSIS) method is used to rank maturity factors influencing capabilities. Findings: The findings indicate that responsiveness, readiness, flexibility and adaptability are the most important capabilities for supply chain resilience. …”
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Intensive English Language Programme: A Needs Assessment by Sarudin, Isarji, Siddiq, Nikhat, Mohd Noor, Zainab

“…The main objective of this paper is to report the findings of a study to investigate the needs of students in the Intensive English Language Programme at the International Islamic University Malaysia. …”
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Creating a healthy organization: changing role of a successful education leader by Ayodele, Lasisi Abass, Mohd Ali, Hairuddin

“…Similarly, this study employed descriptive statistical method with Factor Analysis to describe the results of the findings. Nevertheless, the findings from this study were useful for administrators as well as other staff for a healthy organization achievement…”
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Managers' perception of Information Management (IM) and Knowledge Management (KM) and the role of information and knowledge managers by Abdul Karim, Nor Shahriza, Wan Salleh, Wan Salwati

“…The findings also revealed the important roles of information and knowledge managers and their desired competencies as perceived by the managers. …”
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Review of current practices and development of Islamic micro credit and micro financing by Md Saad, Norma, Abdul Razak, Dzuljastri, Abdul Rahman, Abdul Rahim

“…Implication: The study is only preliminary research and the findings of this study will hopefully provide focal areas for further research in the near future. …”
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Capital structure inconclusiveness: evidence from Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore by Haron, Razali

“…Comparisons are also made between the emerging market and the developed market to see whether the findings are consistent with both market landscapes. …”
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Ownership structure and corporate social responsibility disclosure: some Malaysian evidence by Mohd Ghazali, Nazli Anum

“…Design/methodology/approach – The study uses a CSR disclosure checklist to measure the extent of CSR disclosure in annual reports and a multiple regression analysis to examine the association between ownership structure and the extent of CSR disclosure in annual reports. Findings – The paper finds that, even among the larger and actively traded stocks in Malaysia, there is considerable variability in the amount of social activities disclosed in corporate annual reports. …”
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Information communication technology adoption and business performance of tour operators in Malaysia by Mohd. Fuza, Zatul Iffah

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Exploring effeminate gay men’s experiences of dating using gay dating and hook-up applications: an interpretative phenomenological analysis by Neill, Stewart Robert Ferguson

“…Conclusion: Throughout this study, the findings appear to be underpinned by toxic masculinity regulated by femmephobia, which continues to marginalise and subordinate EGM. …”
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Mangostins and their bioactivities from garcinia Malaccensis HK.F by Bakhtiar, M. Taher, Darnis, Deny Susanti, Ahmad Zohri, Farah Syahidah, Arief Ichwan, Solachuddin Jauhari, Rezali, Mohd Fazlin

“…In the antiproliferative assay, -mangostin exhibited activity against K562 (IC50 20 μg/mL) and showed a weak activity against HSC3 and H1299 cell lines.…”
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Site-directed mutagenesis for the production of mutant TP53 gene and analysis of its tumor suppressor activity by Bakhtiar, M. Taher, Solachuddin Jauhari , Arief Ichwan

“…Following that, these constructed TP53R248Q was transfected into the TP53-null H1299 cell lines in order to investigate its tumor suppression ability, by studying its phenotype and genotype expression. …”
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Studies on initial stage of high temperature oxidation of Fe - 9 to 12% Cr alloys in water vapour environment by Kaderi, Akbar, Ani, Mohd Hanafi, Herman, Sukreen Hana, Othman, Raihan

“…Fe - 9 to 12%Cr alloys are a material for the thick sections boiler components and steam lines of a power plant. The role Fe - 9 to 12%Cr alloys is becoming more prominent in the development of a new generation of Ultra-Supercritical (USC) Power Plant due to the target operating temperature is reaching 620 °C (893 K), in 100% steam condition as well as pressure in excess of 300 bar (30 × 106 Pa). …”
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Defining antibiotic dosing in lung infections by Jamal, Jannatul-Ain, Abdul Aziz, Mohd. Hafiz, Lipman, Jeffrey, Roberts, Jason A.

“…Measurement of antibiotic concentration in the lung compartments, such as epithelial lining fluid (ELF), is important to describe the drug exposure at site of infection. …”
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Titanium nitride layer formation by TIG surface melting in a reactive environment by Mridha, Shahjahan

“…The track cross sections gave irregular melt profiles; the Maragoni force that produced high nitrogen concentration fluid along the convectional flow lines and the exothermic reaction for the formation of titanium nitride (TiN) are presumed to be responsible for creation of such irregular melt features. …”
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