Optimization of extraction for efficient recovery of kenaf seed protein isolates: evaluation of physicochemical and techno-functional characteristics by Hamim, Nur Aqilah, Saari, Nazamid, Wan Ibadullah, Wan Zunairah, Mohamed, Abdul Manan Dos, Anwar, Farooq, Hasan, Muhamad Yusuf, Abdul Rahim, Mohd Zulkhairi, Abdul Rahman, Muhammad Sharir, Karim, Roselina

“…Background: Kenaf seeds are a rich source of protein; however, finding the best extraction method is crucial to obtaining high-quality protein from these underutilized seeds. …”
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Optimization of 3D autologous chondrocyte-seeded polyglycolic acid scaffolds to mimic human ear cartilage by Melgar-Lesmes, Pedro, Bosch, Oriol, Zubajlo, Rebecca, Molins, Gemma, Comfort, Sofia, Luque-Saavedra, Ainara, López-Moya, Mario, García-Polite, Fernando, Parri Ferrandis, Francisco José, Rogers, Carolyn, Gelabertó, Agata, Martorell, Jordi, Edelman, Elazer R., Balcells, Mercedes

“…In contrast, rabbit chondrocyte-seeded PGA scaffolds implanted in immunocompetent rabbits formed a cartilage 10 times larger than the original PGA scaffold. …”
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UMP associates need to emulate leadership of Prophet Muhammad SAW in management of organisation by Nor Salwana, Mohammad Idris

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Keynote ALIZZ BANK cyber security by design in banking: a critical need by Ghanem, Mohamed Chahine

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Southeast Asia’s food security challenge : more than ‘Stock’ solution needed by Chng, Belinda

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Utilization of CSR to build organizations’ corporate image in Asia : need for an integrative approach by Pang, Augustine, Lwin, May Oo, Ng, Chrystal Shu-Min, Ong, Ying-Kai, Chau, Shannon Rose Wing-Ching, Yeow, Kristle Poh-Sim

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A study of the information needs and uses of the informal sector in Uganda : preliminary findings by Ikoja-Odongo, Robert

“…The study investigates the information needs of the informal economic sector in Uganda. …”
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Cancer caregivers unmet needs and emotional states across cancer treatment phases by Yang, Winson Fu Zun, Lee, Rachael Zhi Yi, Kuparasundram, Sangita, Tan, Terina, Chan, Yiong Huak, Griva, Konstadina, Mahendran, Rathi

“…To investigate the association between family cancer caregivers' unmet daily needs and emotional states of depression, anxiety and stress across their care recipient's treatment phases.…”
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Do we need ramsey taxation? Our existing taxes are largely corrective by Yan, Eric, Feng, Qu, Ng, Yew-Kwang

“…Due to the importance of environmental disruption (both in production and consumption), relative competition between individuals (including conspicuous consumption and keeping up with the Joneses), the diamond effect, excessive consumerism or the materialist bias, most taxes in most countries, though mainly designed for revenue collection, are largely corrective than distortive. There is thus no need for Ramsey taxation. In this paper, a theoretical model is built to make a comparison between the social optimality attained by an income tax and the individual optimality attained without an income tax. …”
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Exaggerated expectations in ancient starch research and the need for new taphonomic and authenticity criteria by Mercader, Julio, Akeju, Tolutope, Brown, Melisa, Bundala, Mariam, Collins, Matthew J., Copeland, Les, Crowther, Alison, Dunfield, Peter, Henry, Amanda, Inwood, Jamie, Itambu, Makarius, Kim, Joong-Jae, Larter, Steve, Longo, Laura, Oldenburg, Thomas, Patalano, Robert, Sammynaiken, Ramaswami, Soto, María, Tyler, Robert, Xhauflair, Hermine

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Promoting public health and nutrition in Asean countries: the need to improve the mass media by Israel, Ronald C.

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After the Phnom Penh AMM failure : Asean needs to regain cohesion and solidarity by Tan, Seng Chye

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Investigating the health and care needs of pregnant women with multiple long-term conditions by D'Arcy, R

Which context matters for capturing energy needs? A multi-level analysis by Puranasamriddhi, A, Trotter, PA, Parikh, P, Batidzirai, B, Brophy, A

“…The need for development interventions to be context-specific in the Global South has become a mantra in the academic research over the last decade. …”

Current national proposals are off track to meet carbon dioxide removal needs by Lamb, WF, Gasser, T, Roman-Cuesta, RM, Grassi, G, Gidden, MJ, Powis, CM, Geden, O, Nemet, G, Pratama, Y, Riahi, K, Smith, SM, Steinhauser, J, Vaughan, NE, Smith, H, Minx, JC

“…However, current country-reported mitigation pledges are off track to meet carbon dioxide removal needs, unless countries dramatically reduce emissions consistent with low-energy-demand scenarios.…”

Socially constructed or physiologically informed? Placing humans at the core of understanding cooling needs by Mazzone, A, Khosla, R

“…We argue that placing humans at the core of understanding the origins of cooling needs is key to enabling a more sustainable cooling future, and identify key areas of future research.…”

A step change needed to secure a nature-positive future—is it in reach? by Narain, D, Bull, JW, Alikhanova, S, Evans, MC, Markham, R, Maron, M

“…But since then, biodiversity losses and increasing threats have outpaced the conservation response. A step change is needed to reverse this trend and will require scaled-up action across society, including from governments, businesses, and financial institutions.…”

The Use of Co-Worker Peer-Review as an Alternative Assessment in Leadership Courses to Evaluate Student’s Leadership Qualities (S/O 14756) by Abd Rahim, Nazahah, Ab Rahman, Faizahani

“…As part of the coursework, students needed to complete a project which needed them to collaborate with their peers in the classroom and peers at their workplace. …”
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Does the peer review mode make a difference? An exploratory look at undergraduates' performances and preferences in a writing course by Hsieh, Yi-Chin, Leong, Alvin Ping, Lin, Yu-Ju, Aryadoust, Vahid

“…We propose the use of the blended peer review mode to accommodate different learning needs and maximize the effectiveness of peer review practice.…”
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Comparison of transport methodologies on near-field pollutant dispersion in urban environments using CFD by Tee, Clarence Wei Tat

“…The focus of this study is to understand and quantify the differences between the two models when applied to near-field dispersion of heavy gases. The two methodologies are validated by simulating the dispersion phenomena for two test cases which largely bear resemblance to urban settings: a three-dimensional street canyon setup and the Mock Urban Setting Test (MUST) field experiment. …”
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