Electromagnetic wave effects on Mn-doped superparamagnetic iron oxide nanofluids: applications in enhanced oil recovery by Chan, Kar Tim, Beh, Hoe Guan, Hamid, Mohamad Amin, Hassan, Soleimani

“…DFT calculations indicated a preference for Mn dopants in specific lattice sites, while the experimental results showed that both DC- and AC-generated sinusoidal EM waves could reduce the IFT of the Mn-doped nanofluids, suggesting their improved EOR potential. These findings provide new insights into the application of EM waves in nanofluid-based EOR…”
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Effect of rumen-protected fat on in vitro rumen fermentation and apparent biohydrogenation of fatty acids by Behan, A. A., Chwen, L. T., Kaka, U., Muhammad, A. I., Samsudin, A. A.

“…The biohydrogenation of C18:2n-6 and C18 unsaturated fatty acids was enhanced (p < 0.05) by PFL. These findings suggest that PFL enhances gas production, decreases methane and increases the biohydrogenation of C18:2n6 without disrupting rumen fermentation.…”
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Furniture form innovation and human–machine comfort evaluation model based on genetic algorithm by Yifan, Bai, Kamarudin, Khairul Manami, Alli, Hassan

“…Designers might be capable of focusing on aesthetics by using the findings as a springboard to research new shapes, way to the fact that the proposed version investigates several alternatives in pursuit of nice purposeful forms. …”
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An analysis of pedestrian preferences for wayfinding signage in urban settings: evidence from Nanning, China by Zhou, Jialu, Ujang, Norsidah

“…Demographic factors such as age, gender, and professional background also impact these preferences. These findings underscore a broader urban design issue: wayfinding signs must not only clearly communicate navigational information but also enhance the aesthetic and cultural expressions of urban spaces. …”
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Characterization of the synergistic effect of fungal isolates in suppressing Ganoderma boninense and enhancing oil palm growth by Anuar, Muhammad Salahudin Kheirel, Hashim, Amalia Mohd, Sundram, Shamala, Rahman, Siti Rahmah Abdul, Ho, Chai Ling, Wong, Mui-Yun, Saidi, Noor Baity, Wasoh, Helmi, Yusof, Mohd Termizi

“…The application of single and combined fungal isolates tested in planta also suppressed Gb PER71 and enhanced oil palm growth compared to control groups. The findings indicate the promising potential of these isolates as biocontrol agents (BCAs) and bioformulations against Gb in oil palm cultivation.…”

Leveraging gamification to enhance persuasive behaviour and streamline online product returns: an approach grounded in multiple case studies by Panda, Debadrita, Raut, Sachin Kumar, Rana, Sudhir, Shamsudin, Mad Nasir

“…Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative exploratory research design using a multiple case study-based approach with in-depth interviews conducted with 96 varied stakeholders was used to provide insights into the behavioural aspects for reducing return rates in e-commerce. Findings: The results reveal three facets of effective returns management in e-commerce. …”
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Exploring radio frequency identification tools for sustainable construction projects: a hybrid structural equation modeling and deep neural network approaches by Kineber, Ahmed Farouk, Oke, Ayodeji Emmanuel, Elshaboury, Nehal, Elseknidy, Mohamed, Alhusban, Mohammad, Zamil, Ahmad, Altuwaim, Ayman

“…Although these studies have been confined to Nigeria, the findings apply to other developing countries, especially those with similar construction processes and operations.…”
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Financial constraints of ASEAN firms: impact alleviation by ESG pillars by Ng, Yee Ling, Lau, Wei Theng, Soh, Wei Ni, Ab Razak, Nazrul Hisyam

“…When the ESG score is further broken down into three sub-pillar dimensions, the S-score is of the greatest magnitude in its moderating role in the ESG breakdown. The findings have important implications: effective financial support and the source of funding from the government are crucial to supporting firm performance. …”
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ASEAN geology bibliometric analysis: a way forward for sustainable development by Wai, Khoong Tai, Musta, Baba, Kusuma, Kumara Adji, Fei, Chong Kok, Waei, Ow Mun, Teng, Phuah Kit

“…A total of 2,319 articles published between 2018 and 2022 were chosen to capture the prevailing latest circumstances. The findings showed a notable change in geology study throughout the five-year duration, with the number of articles published decreasing from 407 in 2018 to 265 in 2022. …”
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Risk factors and coping strategies of playing-related musculoskeletal disorder (PRMD) in tertiary student pianists: a phenomenological study by Xiaoyu, Miao

“…Results: This study developed nine themes related to PRMD risk factors and copy strategies within the SCT framework, they are: self-efficacy, personal psychological factor, self-regulation, piano-playing factors, receive medical treatment, outcome expectation, negative effects from social relations, help from social relations and physical environment. Conclusion: The findings identify the profound influences of personal, social, behavioral, and environmental factors on the PRMD-related experiences of tertiary student pianists and highlight the importance of improving the self-efficacy and self-regulation ability of tertiary student pianists, as well as promoting social and healthcare attention and support for them.…”
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Concurrent factorization of RSA moduli via weak key equations by Ruzai, Wan Nur Aqlili, Ying, You, Muhammad, Khairun Nisak, Asbullah, Muhammad Asyraf, Ariffin, Muhammad Rezal Kamel

“…This research expands the understanding of RSA security by identifying specific conditions under which RSA public-key pairs can be compromised. These findings are relevant to the broader field of cryptography and the ongoing efforts to secure communication systems against sophisticated adversaries.…”
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Advancements and challenges: a comprehensive review of GAN-based models for the mitigation of small dataset and texture sticking issues in fake license plate recognition by Habeeb, Dhuha, Alhassani, A.H., Abdullah, Lili N., Der, Chen Soong, Alasadi, Loway Kauzm Qata

“…The synthesis of these findings provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape in mitigating challenges associated with small datasets and texture sticking in fake license plate recognition. …”
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Computer-assisted education and application in the music flipped classroom: a review of the literature by Qisen, Zhu, Jamaludin, Khairul Azhar, Mohamad Nasri, Nurfaradilla, Jinglong, Li

“…Through a five-step approach, this study analyzes the current status, problems, challenges and opportunities of computer-assisted education in music-flipped classrooms, aiming to assess its effectiveness and propose strategies to promote innovation and development in music education. The study findings demonstrated that utilising computer-assisted learning in the music-flipped classroom substantially enhanced students' musical knowledge, skills, and performance by fostering active learning participation and interaction. …”
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Impact of psychological capital on job satisfaction: moderating role of perceived organizational support and emotional intelligence by Yao, Guannan, Dato’mansor, Zuraina, Ghazali, Hazrina, Yan, Zhen

“…Study hypotheses were accepted and finding shows a positive relationship between the variables. …”
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Basis risk reduction in weather index insurance for rice production in North-West Malaysia by Abdi, Mukhtar Jibril, Zulkafli, Zed, Raffar, Nurfarhana, Khairudin, Nurulhuda

“…Furthermore, the value of interpolated rainfall was only evident at a higher yield aggregation level. These findings underscore the complex interplay between yield aggregation, rainfall interpolation, and basis risk, emphasising the need for context-specific approaches to designing effective weather index insurance products. © The Author(s), under exclusive licence to the International Society of Paddy and Water Environment Engineering 2024.…”

Loneliness, self-efficacy, academic achievement, life satisfaction and depression among Iranian undergraduates at a Malaysian Private University by Molooki, Mahshid

“…Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) by Beck (1967), Loneliness Scale (UCLA) by Russell (1996), General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE) by Jerusalem and Schwarzer (1979), Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) by Diener (1985). The findings of this study indicated that personal factors such as gender and field of study significantly correlated with depression. …”
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Impacts of Butterworth post-filtering on absolute quantification of 99mTc SPECT/CT using nema phantom by Chi, Leah Tan Shin

“…Conclusion: This study demonstrates the importance of carefully optimizing the Butterworth filter parameters in SPECT/CT imaging to achieve the best balance between image quality and quantitative accuracy. The findings can guide the selection of appropriate reconstruction settings for improved absolute quantification, which is crucial for applications such as dosimetry and personalized radionuclide therapy.…”
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Application of smartphone-based biophotonic instrumentation for glucose sensing using photometric method by Aziz, Nur Anis Huda

“…A lower and higher range of glucose concentrations was tested which is 50 – 300 mg/dL for glucose in human body detection purposes, whereas 10 – 100 g/dL demonstrates the level of glucose in adulterated food such as honey. The findings indicated that higher glucose concentrations resulted in higher detector output voltages. …”
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Knowledge and practice towards premenstrual syndrome among undergraduate students in health campus Universiti Sains Malaysia by Min, Chua Min

“…The data was collected quantitatively and was analysed using SPSS statistical software. The findings showed that 62.8% of respondents had a low level of knowledge about PMS, 34.6% had a medium level of knowledge about PMS, and only 2.6% had a high level of knowledge. …”
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The prevalence of obesity and its associated factors among nursing students in Universiti Sains Malaysia by Zaini, Nur Zulfatul Izzah Mohammad

“…Data were analyzed by using SPSS version 27.0. The findings indicated that a total 24 (11.6%) nursing students had obesity. …”
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