DNA extraction methodologies for ultra long nanopore sequencing to determine chromosome specific rodent telomere lengths by Kidd, Elliot, Mooruth, Ravi, Meimaridou, Eirini, Walley, Andrew, Fairbrother, Una

“…Telomeres are involved in gene expression through Telomere Position Effect Over Long Distance (TPE-OLD) and indirectly through telomeric repeat containing RNA (TERRA). …”
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Clinical features of allergic rhinitis and skin prick test analysis based on the ARIA classification: a preliminary study in Malaysia by Asha'ari, Zamzil Amin, Yusof, Suhaimi, Ismail, Rushdan, Che Hussin, Che Maraina

“…We studied the clinical profiles of AR patients in our community based on the new ARIA classification and investigated the aetiological allergens using a skin prick test. Materials and Methods: In 2008, 142 newly diagnosed patients with AR were seen and underwent skin prick testing with 90 patients completing the study. …”
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Effect of maleic anhydride (MA) on thermal properties of polylactic acid (PLA) composites reinforced with durian skin fiber (DSF) by M.I, Ahmad Fitrie, Mohd Nasir, Nur Aimi, Anuar, Hazleen, Manshhor, Mohd Romainor, Kaiser, Mohammad Rejaul, Wan Busu, Wan Nazri

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A preliminary screening of antifungal activities from skin mucus extract of Malaysian local swamp eel (Monopterus albus) by Mohamed Nor, Nik Mohd Ikram, Hashim, Ridzwan

“…A preliminary screening of antifungal activities of skin mucus extract from Malaysian local swamp eel, Monopterus. …”
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Screening for antibacterial activity of Andrographis paniculata used in Malaysian folkloric medicine: a possible alternative for the treatment of skin infections by Sule, Abubakar, Ahmed, Qamar Uddin, Abd. Samah, Othman, Omar, Muhammad Nor

“…In this study non-polar (dichloromethane) and polar (MeOH & aqueous) extracts of A. paniculata (whole plant) were evaluated for in vitro antibacterial activity against 12 skin disease causing bacterial strains (7 gram positive strains; Staphylococcus saprophyticus, Staphylococcus epidermis, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Bacillus anthracis, Micrococcus luteus, Enterococcus faecalis) and 5 gram negative strains; Proteus mirabilis, Proteus vulgaris, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ) using the disc diffusion method at three concentrations; 1000, 500, and 250 µg/disc respectively in order to ascertain its folkloric claim to treat skin infections. …”
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Long-run relationship between Islamic stocks returns and macroeconomic variables: An application of the autoregressive distributed lag model by Abd Majid, M. Shabri, Mohd Yusof, Rosylin

“…And it is among the earliest attempts to investigate the long-run effects of the macroeconomic variables changes either domestically or internationally on the Islamic stock market.…”
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Panel discussion: Guarding against power outages and shortages - What strategies need to be implemented for long term capacity by Alang Md Rashid, Nahrul Khair

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Long memory and fractional integration in high frequency data on the US dollar / British pound spot exchange rate by Caporale, Guglielmo Maria, Gil-Alana, Luis A.

“…This paper analyses the long-memory properties of a high-frequency financial time series dataset. …”
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International financial integration and real exchange rate long-run dynamics in emerging countries : some panel evidence by Caporale, Guglielmo Maria, Hadj Amor, Thouraya, Rault, Christophe

“…Several factors, including international financial integration, are shown to drive the long-run RER in emerging countries. It is found that the new financial environment characterised by international financial integration leads to a depreciation of the RER in the long run. …”
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Using SeaWiFS measurements to evaluate long-term radiometric stability of pseudo-invariant calibration sites by Li, Chi, Xue, Yong, Liu, Quanhua, Ouazzane, Karim, Zhang, Jiahua

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Adaptive EPFL-EKV Long and Short Channel MOS Device Models for Qucs, SPICE and Modelica Circuit Simulation by Brinson, Mike, Nabijou, Hassan

“…This paper outlines techniques for the development of adaptive EPFL-EKV long and short channel MOS models which stress user selectable model features and diagnostic capabilities. …”
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Alcohol consumption and all-cause mortality: an analysis of general practice database records for patients with long-term conditions by Stewart, Duncan, Han, Lu, Doran, Tim, McCambridge, Jim

“…Background: Alcohol is a risk factor for ill health and reduced life expectancy, but little is known about the impact of alcohol on mortality for people with existing long-term conditions. We used primary care data from the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) to study relationships between alcohol consumption and all-cause mortality among general practice patients with long-term conditions. …”
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Early maladaptive schemas and parental bonding in skin disease: investigating the role of schemas and early attachment in Greek patients with psoriasis and eczema by Anthis, Evangelia

“…This case study focuses on providing a succinct overview of the schema model and its application in a long-term therapeutic relationship. The initial assessment and schema case conceptualisation is presented, followed by a summary of sessions, including interventions and difficulties encountered with the client. …”
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Structural performance of precast self-compacting concrete beam consisiting banana skin powder and coir fibre under flexural load by Tahir, Muhammad

“…In this research Banana Skin Powder (BSP) and Coir Fibre (CF) utilized as partially cementing material and filler respectively, to reduce the agricultural waste and save the natural recourses which is used in manufacturing of cement and reduces the emission of carbon dioxide (CO2) in atmosphere. …”
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Effects of incorporating banana skin powder (BSP) and palm oil fuel ash (POFA) on mechanical properties of lightweight foamed concrete by Mohamad, N., A. Samad, A. A., Lakhiar, Muhammad Tahir, Mydin, Md Azree Othuman, Jusoh, Suriani, A., Sofia, Efendi, Suaidi Azis

“…The agricultural wastes utilized in this research are banana skin powder (BSP) and palm oil fuel ash (POFA) as cement and sand replacement, respectively. …”
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Prevention, detection and penalization of electricity thefts in smart utility networks by rule-based and long short-term memory techniques by Otuoze, AbdulRahaman Okino

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Conceptualising alcohol consumption in relation to long-term health conditions: exploring risk in interviewee accounts of drinking and taking medications by Madden, Mary, Morris, Stephanie, Stewart, Duncan, Atkin, Karl, Gough, Brendan, McCambridge, Jim

“…Background: Alcohol use is a major contributor to the burden of disease, including long-term non-communicable diseases. Alcohol can also interact with and counter the effects of medications. …”
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Accelerating retail supply chain performance against pandemic disruption: adopting resilient strategies to mitigate the long-term effects by Sharma, Manu, Luthra, Sunil, Joshi, Sudhanshu, Kumar, Anil

“…Originality/value: This work sets out a comprehensive framework which will be helpful for accelerating RSCs performance against pandemic disruption by adopting resilient strategies to mitigate the long-term effects.…”
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5G mobile wireless access and digital channeling with RF over fiber for long-haul 64-QAM communication by Al Noor, Mazin, Virdee, Bal Singh, Ouazzane, Karim, Mariyanayagam, Dion, Benetatos, Harry, Hubenova, Svetla

“…Such high bit rates required by 5G systems for long-haul communication. This is accomplished by overcoming the limitation of single mode fibers (SMF) of power attenuation and chromatic dispersion. …”
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Haplotype analysis of long-tailed macaques in TNB Bukit Selambau, Peninsular Malaysia, leads to inferences of fissionfusion social structure by Mohd-Isa, Siti Nur Aliah, Abu-Hassan, Nor Amna, Osman, Nur Azimah, Mohamad Khairulmunir, Mohamad Khairulmunir, Md-Shukor, Aisah, Samsul-Bahri, Ayuni, Md-Nor, Shukor, Kayal Vizi Karuppannan, Kayal Vizi Karuppannan, Muhammad Abu Bakar Abdul-Latiff, Muhammad Abu Bakar Abdul-Latiff, Mohd-Ridwan, Abd Rahman, Md-Zain, Badrul Munir

“…Long-tailed macaques have been roaming near Tenaga National Berhad Bukit Selambau Solar (TBSS) causing human–macaque conflicts. …”
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