The Maltese gift : tourist encounters with the self and the other in later life by Avellino, Marie

“…The second examines the relationship through the ‘exchange lens' which is manifested along social and cultural lines within the Maltese tourism landscape context. …”
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Peptidylarginine deiminases post-translationally deiminate prohibitin and modulate extracellular vesicle release and microRNAs in glioblastoma multiforme by Kosgodage, Uchini S., Uysal-Onganer, Pinar, MacLatchy, Amy, Kraev, Igor, Chatterton, Nicholas P., Nicholas, Anthony P., Inal, Jameel, Lange, Sigrun

“…Pan-PAD inhibitor Cl-amidine affected EV release from GBM cells, and EV related microRNA cargo, with reduced pro-oncogenic microRNA21 and increased anti-oncogenic microRNA126, also in combinatory treatment with the chemotherapeutic agent temozolomide (TMZ). The GBM cell lines under study, LN18 and LN229, differed in PAD2, PAD3 and PAD4 isozyme expression. …”
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Super-Wide Impedance Bandwidth Planar Antenna Based on Metamaterial Concept for Microwave and Millimetre-Wave Applications by Alibakhshikenari, Mohammad, Virdee, Bal Singh, See, Chan, Abd-Alhameed, Raed, Falcone, Francisco, Limiti, Ernesto

“…The antenna comprises a symmetrical arrangement of four-square patches that are interconnected to each other with cross-shaped high impedance microstrip lines. The antenna array is exciting through a single feedline connected to one of the patches. …”
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Super-wide impedance bandwidth planar antenna for microwave and millimeter-wave applications by Alibakhshikenari, Mohammad, Virdee, Bal Singh, See, Chan, Abd-Alhameed, Raed, Falcone, Francisco, Limiti, Ernesto

“…The antenna comprises a symmetrical arrangement of four-square patches that are interconnected to each other with cross-shaped high impedance microstrip lines. The antenna array is excited through a single feedline connected to one of the patches. …”
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Quasi-elliptic dual-band planar BPF with high-selectivity and high inter-band isolation for 5G communications systems by Riaz, Muhammad, Virdee, Bal Singh, Shukla, Pancham, Ouazzane, Karim, Onadim, Muhittin, Salekzamankhani, Shahram

“…The resonators are coupled electromagnetically to the stepped impedance resonators, which are inter-digitally coupled to the input/output feed lines. Altering the dimensions of the two stubs allow modification of the resonant mode and transmission zero frequencies. …”
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Interaction suppression technique for high-density antenna arrays for mm-wave 5G MIMO systems by Alibakhshikenari, Mohammad, Virdee, Bal Singh, Althuwayb, Ayman Abdulhadi, Falcone, Francisco, Limiti, Ernesto

“…High isolation between adjacent radiation elements was achieved by embedding a crisscrossed decoupling structure comprising slotted microstrip-lines and locating in the ground-plane under each slot a dielectric ring. …”
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Economies of fantasy, pleasure and desire in explicit sex films by Krzywinska, Tanya

“…The thesis argues that there are other important issues at stake within the frame of Explicit Sex films that have been side-lined through the terms of the censorship debate. …”
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Heavy Metal Characteristics of Soil and Leachate Resistivity Mapping of Malacca Landfll by Amir Detho, Amir Detho, Abdul Kadir, Aeslina, Zawani, Zuwairi Izwan

“…The study was focused on the application of the geophysics method by electrical resistivity in survey work using a Terrameter SAS4000 imaging system to produce a subsurface profle of the Krubong landfll. Three spread lines were successfully installed and applied at the site to get the subsurface profle of the site. …”
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In-situ discrimination of gemstones using semi quantitative analysis based on libs-pca method by Mohamad Saufi, Noradilah

“…The differences in LIBS spectra lines of samples represent the elemental variations in Amethyst, Emerald, and Topaz gemstones. 80% of expected elements such as Si, O, Al, and F were identified. …”
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A Deep Learning-based Fault Detection and Classification in Smart Electrical Power Transmission System by Khaleefah, Shihab Hamad, A. Mostafa, Salama, Gunasekaran, Saraswathy Shamini, Khattak, Umar Farooq, Yaacob, Siti Salwani, Alanda, Alde

“…Electrical Power Transmission Networks (EPTN) are made of many complex, dynamic, and interrelated components. The transmission lines are essential components of the EPTN, and their fundamental duty is to transport electricity from the source area to the distribution network. …”
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Study on transmission congestion management for restructuring market by Md Amin, Izatti

“…While, congestion are one or more transmission lines reach their thermal limit and unable to carry additional power, a more expensive generation unit will be scheduled to serve the load. …”
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Impact of materialism on purchase intention of sustainable luxury goods: an empirical study in India by Kaur, Jaspreet, Parida, Ratri, Ghosh, Sanjukta, Lavuri, Rambabu

“…Design/methodology/approach: The research study contains a descriptive approach to research with a quantitative analysis done with exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis with 229 respondents. Findings – The findings of the results contribute to research by extending the model of the theory of planned behavior with the material dimensions as an add-on. …”
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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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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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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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The relationships between technology and different teaching role attributes of instructors in Malaysia by Juhdi, Nurita, Abd Hamid, Ahmad Zohdi, Siddiq, Mohd Saeed

“…However, the insignificant findings imply several major issues that are worth contemplating. …”
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Information technology and government-to business: what are the values derived? by Kassim, Erne Suzila, Hussin, Husnayati

“…Based on the findings, implication for future research is offered…”
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The role of management accounting on the relationship between corporate social responsibility and performance in SMEs by Ahmad, Kamilah, Mohamed Zabri, Shafie

“…The finding may be useful for the relevant policymakers to increase socially responsible activities among SMEs to spur further growth for SMEs and society. …”
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