A multi-targeted approach of garcinol for obesity intervention: Mechanistic insights and possible clinical applications by Abu Bakar, Mohd Fadzelly

“…While hydroxycitric acid (HCA) has been linked to the anti-obesity effects of certain Garcinia fruits, recent research emphasizes the role of garcinol, either alone or in combination, in mediating these effects. …”
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Effects of titanate coupling agent on engineering properties of asphalt binders and mixtures incorporating LLDPE-CaCO3 Pellet by Mohd Hasan, Mohd Rosli, You, Zhanping, Mohd Satar, Mohd Khairul Idham, Mohd Warid, Muhammad Naqiuddin, Mohd Kamaruddin, Nurul Hidayah, Ge, Dongdong, Zhang, Ran

“…The coupling agent was used to enhance the cross-linking between materials by means of winding up covalent bonds or molecule chains, thus improving the performance of composites. …”
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Analysing method for acoustic emission clustering system on reinforced concrete beam by Saiful Bahari, Nur Amira Afiza

“…The need for effective data analysis in the clustering system can be linked to three main objectives in this research; (1) to determine the type of failure on reinforced concrete beams through the AE system; (2) to identify and discriminate the AE data parameters via crack classification (tensile and shear movement); (3) to verify the crack classification of Rise Amplitude (RA) clustering by using the NI LabVIEW clustering algorithm. …”
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Blue ocean strategy on service quality in Islamic Banking Sector in Johor by Ja'afar, Ishaq

“…With more studies conducted on the quality of service related to customer satisfaction, little or no research exists in linking the values of Islamic services to competitive advantage. …”
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Application of functionally graded materials for severe plastic deformation and smart materials: experimental study and finite element analysis by Jamian, Saifulnizan

“…The thick�walled pressure vessel was replaced by a system of discrete rectangular cross-section ring elements interconnected along circumferential nodal circles. …”
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The nature and determinants of user-generated content for dissatisfied customers: evidence from second-hand luxury fashion brands by Ozuem, Wilson, Willis, Michelle, Ranfagni, Silvia, Rovai, Serena, Howell, Kerry

“…Purpose This study examined the links between user-generated content (UGC), dissatisfied customers and second-hand luxury fashion brands. …”
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Mylk3 null C57BL/6N mice develop cardiomyopathy, whereas Nnt null C57BL/6J mice do not by Williams, Jack L., Paudyal, Anju, Awad, Sherine, Nicholson, James, Grzesik, Dominika, Botta, Joaquin, Meimaridou, Eirini, Maharaj, Avinaash, Stewart, Michelle, Tinker, Andrew, Cox, Roger D., Metherell, Louise A.

“…The C57BL/6J and C57BL/6N mice have well-documented phenotypic and genotypic differences, including the infamous nicotinamide nucleotide transhydrogenase (Nnt) null mutation in the C57BL/6J substrain, which has been linked to cardiovascular traits in mice and cardiomyopathy in humans. …”
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Preparation and properties of metallocene linear low density polyethylene/natural rubber/epoxidised natural rubber composites by Alwaan, Ismaeel Moslam

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Synthesis, characterization and morphological study of core-shell structure microgels via pre-emulsified semi-batch emulsion polymerization by Ramli, Ros Azlinawati

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Punching shear behaviour of steel fibre reinforced self-compacting concrete flat slabs by Zamri, Nor Fazlin

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Lightpath routing for disaster survivability in optical networks by Ashraf, Muhammad Waqar

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Parental engagement, new technologies and education : between two cultures by Okpalanwankwo, Charles Emeka

“…Much research suggests parental engagement links positively to children's achievement. Within this discourse, the possibilities for new technologies to enhance parents' engagement with their children's education are widely hailed, yet scantily studied. …”
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Individual and group dynamic behaviour patterns in bound spaces by Gasiorowski, Pawel

“…This research can have a wide applicability in different areas where the video analytics is necessary, ranging from public safety and video surveillance to marketing research to computer games and animation. Its limitations are linked to the dependence on some preliminary processing of the video footage which is still less detailed and computationally demanding than the methods which use directly the video frames of the original footage.…”
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An investigation of the relationships between Libyan EFL lecturers’ beliefs about the teaching and learning of reading in English and their classroom practices in Libyan universiti... by Zraga, Ahmed Rashed Ahmed

“…The research also reveals that, irrespective of the relationships between beliefs and practices, the underpinning rationales are linked to the complex relationship between lecturers’ beliefs and practices and a range of other factors. …”
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The geomorphological behaviour of a snow-fed, semi-arid gully system in western Colorado by Faulkner, Patricia Hazel

“…Frequency-weighted runoff models for melt and overland flow are consequently developed and tested against field discharge data. Linking these simulations to sediment rating curves allows event sediment yields for watershed sites to be estimated. …”
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A rule and graph-based approach for targeted identity resolution on policing data by Phillips, Michael, Hossein Amirhosseini, Mohammad, Kazemian, Hassan

“…Moreover, when using graph analysis, 51 suspected false identities were found for the 23 targets with four of the five false identities linked through the crimes they had been involved in. …”
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The role of export associations as supporters of SME exporters in Ghana's non-traditional export sector by Martins, Albert

“…Also, Actor Bonds, Activity Links, Resource Ties (AAR); Dynamic Capabilities (DC); Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO); Horizontal Trust; and Vertical Trust (most important) positively influenced SME exporters performance. …”
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Poor vitamin D status, obesity and associated health outcomes: focus on groups at risk by Hirani, Vasant

“…There is also emerging evidence linking poor vitamin D status to obesity related chronic diseases. …”
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Experiences of Older Undergraduate Students in Higher Education: Constructions of Age and Gender by Massey, Anne

“…The participant's stories reveal varied experiences of student life, and thus unsettle notions of the 'traditional student' in new ways, calling attention to the complexities of what being an undergraduate student is like in contemporary Britain. In uncovering links and contradictions between old age and undergraduate study, I seek to illuminate the experiences and concerns of older undergraduates and to contribute to debates in both the sociology of education and social gerontology.…”
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Barriers and leverage points for seeing alcohol differently in integrated care systems in England: a senior stakeholder interview study by Madden, Mary, Stewart, Duncan, McCambridge, Jim

“…Conclusions: There is much to do to create a joined-up, system-wide approach to alcohol, and thus a strong case for a national NHS alcohol strategy to guide ICS decision-making, addressing links between NHS work and public health.…”
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