Exploring the nexus between healthcare tourism services and tourists’ behavioural intentions in Penang: A comprehensive analysis by Shaharuddin, Nuraini Syakirah, Abas, Siti Aisah, Mohamed Rani, Zaharah, Abd. Halim, Norhazliza

“…Through semi-structured interviews with five tourists who sought medical tour services in Penang, this study uncovered a multifaceted landscape. …”

The importance of research and development of virgin coconut oil in food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmeceutical industries by Ya’akob, Harisun, Amirmudin, Noor Afiqah, Abdul Aziz, Azila, Aman Nor, Nor Farahiyah, Mat, Siti Alyani, Hasham@Hisam, Rosnani, Al-Batul Azizuddin, Maryam

“…The market demands for VCO is forecasted to be increased by 9% for the next five years. Even though many studies have been conducted on VCO, research and development studies in terms of processing, safety, efficacy, and benefits of VCO need to be continued to maximize the utilization of VCO and meet the needs of the market.…”
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Maqasid Syariah in Islamic Consumption by Ahmad Musadik, Siti Hajar Salwa, Yusuff, Noraini, Abd Aziz, Noriza, Abdul Ghani Azmi, Ilhaamie

“…Therefore, the objective of this conceptual paper is to review the concept of Islamic consumption from Maqasid Syariah perspective which consists of three major classifications of maqasid shariah namely; daruriyyah (necessities), hajiyah (needs), and tahsiniyyah (luxuries), and the five fundamentals of necessities namely; preserving of religion (al-Din), preserving of life (al-Haya), preserving of wealth (al-Mal), preserving of mind (al-Aql), and preserving of lineage (nasab). …”
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From cosmos to cell: constructing a paradoxical selfhood through planetary and biological bodies in the poetry of Diane Ackerman and Jane Hirshfield by Tan, Jasmine Hui Jun

“…The research project will analyze fourteen poems by Ackerman and Hirshfield, collectively published over the span of approximately four decades and across nine different collections, focusing on poetic journeys that oscillate between material and immaterial reality, traveling into and through the body and beyond. …”
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Parallel and distributed algorithms for computational fluid flow simulations by Vu, Thanh Tung

“…The new approach is then customized for different numerical schemes in three fluid flow simulation cases: (1) flood modelling using a second-order Godunov-type monotone upstream scheme with second-order accuracy; (2) computational fluid dynamic (CFD) modelling for laminar flows using the 2-step explicit numerical scheme from the Lax-Wendroff family of predictors and correctors and (3) Lattice Boltzmann method for laminar flows with two dimensions and nine possible directions for streaming processes. …”
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Design, modeling and performance optimization of active air terminal system by Ke, Ji

“…The ACB model includes only two equations with nine unknown model parameters that can be identified through Levenberg-Marquardt method based on experimental measurements. …”
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Inflammatory biomarkers and motoric cognitive risk syndrome: multicohort survey by Groeger, Justina L., Ayers, Emmeline, Barzilai, Nir, Beauchet, Olivier, Callisaya, Michele, Torossian, Maral R., Derby, Carol, Doi, Takehiko, Lipton, Richard B., Milman, Sofiya, Nakakubo, Sho, Shimada, Hiroyuki, Srikanth, Velandai, Wang, Cuiling, Verghese, Joe

“…Results: Although associations between higher (worse) CRP and IL-6 tertiles and MCR were only seen in three out of the five cohorts (EAS, TASCOG, and LonGenity), when a pooled meta-analysis was performed, a robust association was demonstrated. …”
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Synthesis and optical study of lead halide perovskites for opto-electronic applications by Ha, Son Tung

“…These methods usually result in polycrystalline film with many pin-holes and defects. As a physicist, my first aim is to find a way to prepare highest quality, single crystal samples for studying their intrinsic and fundamental properties. …”
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Use of smartphones to detect diabetic retinopathy : scoping review and meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy studies by Tan, Choon Han, Kyaw, Bhone Myint, Smith, Helen, Tan, Colin Siang Hui, Car, Lorainne Tudor

“…This review is reported in line with the Preferred Reporting Items for a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Diagnostic Test Accuracy Studies guidelines. Results: In all, nine studies involving 1430 participants were included. …”
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Quantifying the average and the likelihood of increases in space weather indices and in situ measurements during Solar Cycles 20–23 by Lohmeyer, Whitney Q., Pang, Anthony, Cahoy, Kerry, Shprits, Yuri

“…In this work, we analyse five metrics and in-situ measurements (Kp, Dst, and AE index, and high-energy proton and electron flux) throughout Solar Cycles 20–23 (1964 to 2008), and provide a baseline for the environment during the phases of the solar cycles (maximum, minimum, declining or ascending). …”
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Characterizing Marginalization and Incremental Operations on the Bayes Tree by Fourie, Dehann, Espinoza, Antonio Terán, Kaess, Michael, Leonard, John

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A generalized solution to verify authorship and detect style change in multi-authored documents by Leekha, Rohan, Vandam, Courtland

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Impact of the economic environment modelling for the optimal design of a multi-energy microgrid by Rigo-Mariani, Rémy, Ooi, Sean Chea Wae, Mazzoni, Stefano

“…The main focus of the paper is then the representation of the economic environment for such a planning problems. Five different modeling approaches are investigated with both deterministic and stochastic methods (scenario-based formulation), as well as constant or increasing rates along the planning horizon. …”
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‘It was no way to live, really’: uncovering the embodied harms of image-based sexual abuse on female victim-survivors in Singapore by Lim, Jia Ying

“…A qualitative thematic analysis on the experiences of 24 victim-survivors is conducted to illuminate five overarching types of harms of IBSA: (1) shame and self-condemnation; (2) loss of control over self-presentation; (3) siege mentality; (4) permanent scarring; and (5) ontological destruction. …”
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Optimizing frontal polymerization of different epoxy resins for magnetocuring by Tay, Jerry Rong Yao

“…In this study a structure relationship study of three epoxy monomers, two onium salts and five thermal initiators will be explored, aiming to optimize the curing temperature required for frontal polymerization. …”
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Development of sustainable clay-based binder and its' potential for 3D-printing by Liu, Yizhong

“…This report consists of five chapters. The first chapter serves as an introduction, explaining the demand for alternative cementitious materials and types due to the environmental issues associated with traditional concrete production today. …”
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A Bayesian network model for container shipping companies' organisational sustainability risk management by Zhou, Yusheng, Yuen, Kum Fai

“…Theoretically, this research establishes a customised evaluation and mitigation framework for container shipping companies’ sustainability risks considering a decision maker's risk appetite. The five most influential risks are ‘weak organisational governance’, ‘insufficient seafarer training & education’, ‘weak social sustainability culture’, 'maritime accident', and ‘weak environmental sustainability culture’. …”
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Google mapping for cyclist and pedestrians by Wu, Haotian

“…First, this project summarizes the basic information about park connector networks (PCNs) in Singapore and analyzes the role of PCNs in daily transportation and exercise. By comparing five common cycling applications on the market, the conclusion is that Google Maps is more suitable for daily cycling or walking navigation than specialized software. …”
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Applying web scraping for e-commerce retailers by Lim, Yi

“…Using Python web scraping libraries such as Selenium WebDriver and Beautiful Soup, product data was scraped from five major e-commerce marketplaces -- Amazon, ASOS, JDSports, Farfetch, and Footlocker. …”
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Azadihomocorannulene as a heptagon-embedded diradicaloid by Hamamoto, Yosuke, Wang, Weifan, Li, Yongxin, Ito, Shingo

“…While diradical(oid) molecules bearing five-membered rings have been extensively investigated, those bearing seven-membered rings are relatively fewer. …”
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