Barriers in repurposing an existing manufacturing plant: a total interpretive structural modeling (TISM) approach by Poduval, Aadarsh, Sriram Ayyagari, Maruti, Malinda, Mohit, K.E.K., Vimal, Kumar, Anil, Kandasamy, Jayakrishna

“…Thus, the research explains and explores significant barriers to the adoption of repurposing in manufacturing plant and not only provides a strong methodological and contextual contribution with the help of TISM and MICMAC but also gives research a sense of links of the barriers across various levels. On a practical level, the study is immensely useful to help manufacturing plants overcome repercussions due to disruptions by modifying existing practice and business model to a new model which synchronizes with the new normal to increase the efficiency and survivability of the plant. …”
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Terrorism in Nigeria: a study of Boko Haram religious violence in North East Nigeria by Hassan, Bala Abdullahi

“…Further findings suggested, that if anything, the Sect had links with other international terrorists group and localization more pronounced to the North-eastern Nigeria based on porous extensive borders and strong Islamic belief stemming from the frequent religious upsurge in the area. …”
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Structure and content in children's concepts of emotion by Tolmie, Andrew

“…Active categorization of an episode is argued to depend on activation of event schemata and subsequent criterial activation of the links between ascending levels. Degree of activation is defined as a function of frequency of experience of an encoded event. …”
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Exploring the relationship between digitalisation, resilient agri-food supply chain management practices and firm performance by Yadav, Sanjeev, Luthra, Sunil, Kumar, Anil, Agrawal, Rohit, Frederico, Guilherme

“…Research implications: This research is used to analyse the mediating impacts of digital supply chain processes as a linking strategy for SCP and FP. For practical purposes, this research provides investment decisions for implementing digital technologies in SC strategies. …”
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Informing Royal Navy People Strategy: Understanding Career Aspirations and Behaviours of Naval Personnel by Bewley, Elizabeth Emma

“…The expected negative relationship between WFC and turnover was found, although not consistently; types of satisfaction mediated this relationship, and WFC was linked to stress. Chapter 5 provides new empirical understanding of the interactions between ethos, organisational identity, and engagement on career motivation, perceived future opportunities and intentions to stay. …”
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The role of ventral tegmental area in chronic stroke rehabilitation: an exploratory study by Astrakas, Loukas G., Elbach, Sabrina, Giannopulu, Irini, Li, Shasha, Benjafield, Howard, Tzika, A. Aria

“…Changes in VTA influence on motor circuitry were linked to improvements in motor performance resulting from rehabilitation. …”
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Therapy & HIV positive clients: exploring aspects that promote psychosocial adjustment using constructivist grounded theory by Snow, Sean

“…With antiretroviral medication (ART) individuals with HIV can expect to live longer yet are likely to encounter an increasing diverse array of medical, psychological, social and cultural challenges. Current research links a HIV diagnosis to a theme of adjustment as a positive diagnosis may be accompanied by stigma and has the power to influence and transform individual identities. …”
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Maintaining Water Quality in Urban Lakes: Challenges and Strategies by Ahmad Shafee, Farah Amira, Abd Razak, Siti Nooriza, Shafiq, Nasir, Vicky Kumar, Vicky Kumar, Sonia Lohana, Sonia Lohana, Farhan, Syed Ahmad

“…As for impacts on lake visits and relaxation, this study identified significant reductions linked to water level drops, declining water clarity, green algae cover, and unpleasant odors. …”
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Immobilization of blood coagulant factor VII on polycaprolactone membrane through polydopamine grafting by Gopal, Rathosivan, Md Shakhih, Muhammad Faiz, Sahalan, Mariaulpa, Lee, Te Chuan, Hermawan, Hendra, Sivalingam, Sivakumar, Kadiman, Suhaini, Saidin, Syafiqah

“…Further validation was done with XPS where the appearances of 0.45 ± 0.06% sulfur composition and C–S peak have confirmed the immobilization of FVII on the PCL membranes. The cross-linked FVIIs were viewed in spherical immobilization on the PCL membranes with a size range between 30 and 210 nm. …”
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Molecularly imprinted polymer based on deep eutectic solvent as functional monomer for paracetamol adsorption by Asman, Saliza, Mohd Idris, Alya Athirah, Sambasevam, Kavirajaa Pandian

“…Paracetamol, a popular analgesic, has been linked to harmful health effects, such as kidney and liver damage. …”
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Damage classification in reinforced concrete beam by acoustic emission signal analysis by Shahidan, Shahiron

“…The need for effective data analysis in grading system can be linked into the three main objective of this research; (a) determine the grading system; (b) identify and discriminate the AE data parameter ; (c) and validate a new standard grading system for severity assessment. …”
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Performance of hot mix asphalt using peat modified asphalt binder by Bader Ali, Ahmed Suliman

“…The rheological changes associated with the ageing of PNpt.M.A are linked to a breakdown of the molecular structure of the binders to form a lower molecular weight peat substructure. …”
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Quantification of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in organic vegetables and chickens by Chang, W.S., L., Afsah-Hejri, ., Rukayadi, Khatib, Alfi, Lye, Y. L., Loo, YY, N., Mohd Shahril, Puspanadan, S, Kuan, CH, Goh, SG, John , YHT, ., Nakaguchi, ., Nishibuchi, Son, R

“…E. coli O57:H7, the caustic agent of acute hemorrhagic diarrhea and abdominal cramps, is mainly associated with meat and poultry product outbreaks but frequent outbreaks linked to the consumption of vegetables have been reported. …”
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EZ-Arabic for children :a virtual learning resource tool for Malaysian primary schools by Sahrir, Muhammad Sabri, Yahaya, Mohd Firdaus, Nasir, Mohd Shahrizal

“…It facilitates Arabic learning enhancement through a compendium and variety of open-sources of learning tools such as the followings : a) E-book of Arabic text books, including extra reading story books, b) Educational Arabic games, c) Audio learning aids (MP 3) in Arabic, d) Visual learning aids (MP 4) in Arabic, e) Online dictionary and translator for Arabic, f) Online chat-box for virtual discussion and synchronous learning, g) Arabic keyboard for PC without stickers in Arabic letters, h) Links of various websites for learning Arabic for children, i) Other features to be updated from time to time. …”
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The state-profession relations in Bangladesh: The development of primary education and teaching occupation 1971-2001 by Quddus, S. M. Abdul

“…I think these are main two questions need to be answered in order to explain the development of primary education in general and teaching occupation in particular i.e. demeanour and standards of what teachers do and material rewards as well as social prestige that have been linked to primary schoolteachers’ jobs. …”
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Optimisation of extraction method to obtain chitosan from squid pen by Ab. Hadi, Hazrina, Ab Salam, Mohd Ghazali

“…Chitosan which is derived from the chitin is a linear polymer of α (1→4)-linked 2-amino-2-deoxy- β-D-glucopyranose. Chitosan has many potential applications due to its chemical and biological properties. …”
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Students’ motivation to study dentistry in Malaysia: an analysis using confirmatory factor analysis by Che Musa, Muhd Firdaus, Bernabe, Eduardo, Gallagher, Jennifer E.

“…CFA supported a model with five first-order factors (professional job, healthcare and people, academic, careers advising and family and friends) which were linked to a single second-order factor representing overall students’ motivation. …”
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Contributions of mosques towards building Malay society: a case study on Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur by Afridi, Muhammad Adil Khan

“…At the same time, the history of Islamic civilization is closely linked to the mosque, as it is the main centre for spreading the Islamic culture and knowledge everywhere in the world. …”
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Surrogate-based modeling strategy for design optimization of passenger car suspension system by Dzakaria, Afandi

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Independent mobility of children in the military barracks of Nigeria by Daodu, Oluwatomisin

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