Parameter estimation methods for non-stationary data using L-moments and TL-moments approaches by Mat Jan, Nur Amalina

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NNT is a key regulator of adrenal redox homeostasis and steroidogenesis in male mice by Meimaridou, Eirini, Goldsworthy, Michelle, Chortis, Vasileios, Fragouli, Elpida, Foster, Paul A., Arlt, Wiebke, Cox, Roger D., Metherell, Louise A.

“…Further, we demonstrated that both under expression or overexpression of NNT reduced corticosterone output implying a central role for it in the control of steroidogenesis. This is likely due to a reduction in the expression of a key steroidogenic enzyme, Cyp11a1, which mirrored the reduction in corticosterone output.…”
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How do 16-18-year-old adolescents experience and respond to parental terminal illness and death? : an interpretative phenomenological analysis by Cafferky, Jennifer

“…Adolescents are considered to be particularly susceptible to negative psychosocial outcomes when a parent is unwell (Grabiak, Bender & Puskar, 2007), yet adolescents as a group are less likely to access mental-health services (Reardon, Harvey, Baranowska, O’Brien, Smith & Creswell, 2017). …”
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The Internationalisation of the Renminbi (Rmb) by Dixon, Chris

“…This paper reviews the motives, advantages and constraints that China faces, the internationalising strategy that has been adopted, its success to date, and the likely outcome.…”
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Artificial intelligence and professional roles by Tredinnick, Luke

“…Writing in the Guardian in December 2016 theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking warned that “the rise of artificial intelligence is likely to extend this job destruction deep into the middle classes, with only the most caring, creative or supervisory roles remaining” (Hawking, 2016). …”
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"A gentle balance of pushing, pulling and sitting with": an interpretative phenomenological analysis of psychological therapists’ experiences of working with goals in adult plurali... by Lloyd, Christopher E. M., Antonino, Raffaello

“…We argue that approaches to GBP that attempt to determine helpful or unhelpful aspects of GBP in isolation are likely to overlook therapeutic processes which are vital to ensuring that GBP is collaborative and meaningful for the client. …”
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From fear to fraternity: a socio-legal analysis of doctors' responses to being called to account by patients by Mulcahy, Linda

“…It is concluded that complaints have a significant impact on the emotional well-being of consultants and are likely to lead to changes in the way in which they provide medical care in the future. …”
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Reporting corporate social responsibility in corporate Africa: an exploratory study by Idowu, Samuel O., Mulat-Weldemeskel, Eyob, Woldel-Rufael, Yemane

“…The study focused its attention on African countries where English is a de jure (official) language simply because of the likely problems of accurately translating into English the information disclosed in other languages by corporate entities in non-English speaking African countries. …”
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The imperative of arachidonic acid in human reproduction by Crawford, Michael A., Sinclair, Andrew J., Hall, Barbara, Ogundipe, Enitan

“…Stearic acid is similarly bio-magnified which is likely to provide for the sn-1 position in membrane synthesis. …”
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Young Europeans’ geo-political identities: a poststructural analysis by Ross, Alistair

“…This combination of multiple identities and recognising the importance of human rights values is most commonly found amongst young people who have grown up in multicultural societies, often urban, and the corollary of this is that combination is least likely to be found among the older population in more rural, monocultural settlements.…”
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Concept of Computational Fluid Dynamics Design and Analysis Tool for Food Industry: A Bibliometric by M. Muktiarni, M. Muktiarni, Nur Indri Rahayu, Nur Indri Rahayu, Ai Nurhayati, Ai Nurhayati, Andika Dutha Bachari, Andika Dutha Bachari, Affero Ismail, Affero Ismail

“…Completing this research will likely provide information regarding publication sources and contributions made by several scientists from various affiliates and countries worldwide.…”
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Analysis of minerals and heavy metal content in drinking water, mineral water and tap water by inductive couple plasma mass spectroscopy (ICP-MS) by Mohd Hamzah, Siti Salmiah Azira, Abdullah, Shakila

“…However, these resources likely to be contaminated by the present of the minerals and heavy metal. …”
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Incorporating environmental elements in property marketing strategy in Kuala Lumpur by Ullah, Md Amanat

“…By 2050, the world proportion is likely to reach 75%. Malaysia is an urban society with majority people of the country approximately 70% living in the cities. …”
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Frequency and types of revision made in wiki assisted writing classroom by Yusoff, Zailin Shah, Mat Daud, Nuraihan

“…The findings of the study suggest that wiki provides a platform for process writing activities without the need for face-to-face interaction. …”
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Houses of worship as restorative environments by Hasbullah, Muhammad Faris Syahmi, Ahmad, Izzat Firdaus, Sukeri, Mohd Shuib, Zulkarnain, Nurul Kamal, Mohd Mahudin, Nor Diana

“…Overall, the findings suggest that a house of worship can provide an avenue for the visitors for fulfilling their spiritual needs and rejuvenating their mood as well as restoring their directive attention.…”
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Investigating best practice and effectiveness of leadership wisdom among principals of excellent secondary school Malaysia: perceptions of senior assistants by Ahmad, Abdul Razaq, Salleh, Mohamad Johdi, Awang, Mohd Mahzan, Mohamad, Nazifah Alwani

“…The implication is that all senior assistants are appropriate for their duties in excellent schools. Also the study findings would inspire the educational leaders to enhance their practices of leadership wisdom to move forward the institution in the realization of Vision 2020 as well as Malaysia Education Plan 2013-2025. …”
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The mediating effect of teamwork toward organizational readiness for Business Intelligence (BI) implementation by Anjariny, Ahmed H., Zeki, Akram M., Abubakar, Adamu

“…This paper uses the findings of some previous research which indicates that "Teamwork" is a factor which influence organizations' readiness toward BI systems implementation. …”
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Analysing the efficiency of Portuguese pension funds : a stochastic frontier model by Barros, Carlos Pestana, Caporale, Guglielmo Maria, Silvestre, António Luís

“…This paper examines technical efficiency of Portuguese pension funds management companies, using a stochastic frontier model in order to obtain estimates of economies of scale and scope. The empirical findings reveal a significant effect of efficiency measures on pension funds efficiency. …”
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The use of 'Check Pronunciation' & "Talking Tom' application in a Malaysian ESL classroom by Azmi, Mohd Zamri, M. Anthony, Elizabeth

“…It is extremely requires as a part of life obligations for any individual who intends to pursue for a basic good living such as getting the formal education and finding a stable job (Means, 2010). ..…”
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Quality Monitoring of the strategic leadership styles for Malaysian National Primary School (NPS) Heads involved in the School Improvement Programme (SIP) by Mohd Ali, Hairuddin, Md Nor, Abdul Aziz, Che Kassim, Ahmad Rafee, Shamsuddin, Mazlan, Abd Manaf, Muhammad Bustaman, Abd Halim, Rosnarizah

“…Research implications The findings from the study provide useful and pertinent information to senior management team teachers, the NPS heads and especially to MOEM as stakeholders. …”
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