Using translanguaging and English as a Lingua Franca to promote an inclusive multilingual approach towards comprehension in assessment in Higher Educational Institutions in the UK by Meletiadou, Eleni

“…The current study employed a mixed-methods approach using classroom observations, focus group discussions, students’ pre- and post-tests and anonymous learning journals to explore the impact of translanguaging and English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) on students’ writing performance when a multilingual approach towards comprehension in assessment is used with learners in higher education in the UK Findings indicated that students overall had a very positive attitude towards translanguaging and ELF in terms of a multilingual approach towards comprehension in assessment as they facilitated content and language learning and enhanced students’ intercultural and multilingual awareness Moreover, they had a significant impact on students’ academic performance Finally, the article argues that monolingual ideologies should be abandoned due to the increasing drive towards globalization in Higher Education…”
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A study of Chinese Adults’ motivation to learn a third or more languages by Li, J

“…In light of the research findings, the methodological and pedagogical implications have been further put forward.…”

Ready meals that look hot increase consumer’s willingness to pay for plant-based options by Zhang, T, Gao, Y, Spence, C

“…This study investigates consumers’ perception of plant-based and meat-based ready meals, focusing on ratings of tastiness, freshness, healthiness, and willingness to pay (WTP). Our findings reveal that plant-based ready meals are perceived as looking less tasty, and consumers exhibit a decreased WTP when compared to meat-based alternatives, despite the plant-based options being perceived as healthier. …”

Rhetorical move-step analysis of argumentative essays by Chinese EFL undergraduate students by Liu, Hongjian, Ismail, Lilliati, Ahmad, Norhakimah Khaiessa

“…These findings’ implications extend to pedagogical practices and further research in the domain of EFL students’ academic writing.…”
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Nanostructure silver absorbance with polarized light spectroscopy (PLS) and mobile imaging by Liu, Xinzhi, Shafie, Suhaidi

“…This study demonstrates the potential of this multidisciplinary technique in nanomaterial research, highlighting the application of nanotechnology in material science and the transformative potential of integrating software engineering for in-depth material characterization. These findings open avenues for advancements in both academic and practical applications.…”

Exploring the formation of behavioral intention toward rural tourism via sensory experience and memorable tourism experiences, a case study in Henan, China by Zhenbin, Wang, Ramachandran, Sridar, Siow, Mayling, Subramaniam, Thanam, Hui, Zhang

“…Using a quantitative approach, a survey was conducted where 490 participants completed a face-to-face questionnaire. The findings from the partial least squares structural equation modeling revealed that out of the five sensory experiences, only touch has a statistically significant and positive impact on behavioral intention. …”

Sustainable development goals and corporate financial performance: examining the influence of stakeholder engagement by Lin, Woon Leong, Chong, Siong Choy, Wong, Kelly Kai Seng

“…The study employs the system generalized method of moments (System GMM) to mitigate endogeneity concerns, ensuring robust results. Our findings reveal that while SDG initiatives positively influence CFP, the role of stakeholder engagement is pivotal. …”
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Beyond apples and oranges: unraveling the complexity in corporate sustainability reporting by Hedley, Timothy, Porco, Barbara, Keiningham, Timothy Lee, Aksoy, Lerzan, Statuto, Leigh Anne, Amin, Muslim

“…Practical implications: The findings suggest managers must prioritize standardized and transparent sustainability reporting to build stakeholder acceptance and trust. …”

The Creative Industries Effects on Economic Performance in the Time of Pandemic by Che Arshad, Noraziah, Irijanto, Tubagus Thresna

“…On top of containment and vaccination measures, the findings demonstrated that creative industries are enhancing economic growth in Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries, supported by the significant role of the sukuk market as a vital contributor to economic growth. …”
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Phenotyping the Halal Entrepreneur Exploring the Malaise Involvement of Bumiputera Entrepreneurs in Halal Business (S/O 13812 by Ismail, Noor Azizi, Mohamed Ismail, Risyawati, Mustafar, Mastora, Othman, Siti Norezam

“…This research was done qualitatively, through structured interviews of local halal entrepreneurs. The findings showed that, among others business opportunity, risk, value creation, business profit, and religiosity are among the motives driving the involvement in the halal business. …”
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Monopoly-Based Board Game with Augmented Reality Intervention in Enhancing Undergraduate Students’ Understanding in Stid1103 Computer Application in Management Concepts of Emerging... by Nordin, Noradila, Mohd Nordin, Nur Rasyidah, Omar, Wafa

“…Based on these findings, REV-OPOLY, an augmented reality board game, shows promising results to be adopted as an alternative and additional tool in higher education…”
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A Preliminary Study to Understand the SMEs’ Readiness on IOT in Malaysia by Ahmad Zaidi, Mohamad Faizal, Belal, H. M.

“…The data was collected from the SMEs and descriptively analyzed with the SPSS v.20 statistical package. The findings have suggested the respondents are quite optimism with the benefits of IoT, but lacking of innovativeness to pioneer the introduction. …”
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Examining the Effect of Accreditation on Higher Education Performance through Motivation as a Mediator by Iqbal, Shahzaf, Taib, Che Azlan, Razalli, Mohd Rizal

“…Policymakers, administrators, and quality managers can leverage the findings of this study by motivating their academic staff to effectively implement accreditation standards. …”
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Factors Influencing Students Being Deceived in Pyramid Scheme in Malaysia by Mustaffa, Hawa Nur Sai’dah, Ishak, Nor Syahidah

“…This study’s findings are able for universities and industries can revise their policies to discern the extent of student involvement in the pyramid scheme businesses and take the initiative to help students who fall into this scheme.…”
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A longitudinal study of the tax capacity and tax effort of the Malaysian state government by Abdul Jalil, Ahmad Zafarullah, Harun, Mukaramah, Che Mat, Siti Hadijah

“…The main objective of this paper is to measure the effort and capacity of the state governments in Peninsular Malaysia for their land tax for the period of 2000-2008 using the Representative Revenue System (RRS).Our findings show that state governments differ significantly in term of their capacity and their effort.The findings of this study also show that there is little movement in the ranking of the state governments with respect to the level of their tax effort.This implies that state governments especially the ones found to be exerting below average tax effort have shown little initiative to change their effort.This in turn may be due to the way the whole tax system is managed…”
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Determinants of interest rate differentials for selected countries by Er, Hong Teck, Yan, Tjan Yeung, Yeoh, Michael Xian Yang

“…Five macroeconomic variables are tested and analyzed for their impact on the real interest rate differentials of Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan and Singapore relative to the United States. It finds that governments have scope for conducting appropriate macroeconomic policies that affect the real interest rate differentials vis-à-vis the United States.…”
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A university-based clinical approach to renewable energy facility siting in the United States by Susskind, Lawrence, Chun, Jungwoo, Beron, David, Chaudhuri, Anushree, Paul, Sanjana

“…We propose that a national consortium of university-based clinics could help minimize conflicts by facilitating joint fact-finding and collaborative problem-solving.…”
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Through her eyes by Lee, Kimberlyn

“…This film tackles the topic of loss, and finding acceptance within oneself in order to move on and become better.…”
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Better translation via collaboration: the MRC National Mouse Genetics Network by Sansom, O, Wells, S, Kent, D, Wood, A, Pitceathly, RDS, Isles, A, Liu, K, Twigg, S, Blyth, K, Chesler, L

“…The MRC National Mouse Genetics Network (NMGN) has been established in the UK to bring together researchers from academia and industry across the country from a wide range of disease areas and research backgrounds to rapidly facilitate clinical translation of mouse research findings and foster an environment of interdisciplinary learning.…”

Stability analysis on reiner-phillippoff hybrid nanofluid flow over a wedge by Iskandar, Waini, Khairum, Hamzah, Najiyah Safwa, Khashi’ie, Nurul Amira, Zainal, Abdul Rahman, Mohd Kasim, Anuar, Mohd Ishak, Pop, Ioan Mihai

“…It is important to note that the current findings are novel and original for the study of RP hybrid nanofluid past a permeable shrinking wedge.…”
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