Associations between snoring, body mass index and coronary artery diseases: observational and mendelian randomization study in Asia by Zhu, Y, Lan, Y, Lv, J, Sun, D, Pei, P, Yang, L, Millwood, IY, Walters, RG, Chen, Y, Du, H, Wang, J, Yang, X, Stevens, R, Chen, J, Chen, Z, Li, L, Yu, C

“…The causal associations were independent of BMI. These findings indicated that snoring intervention might contribute to the decrease of CAD risk among Asians.…”

Assessing the kinetics of oxygen-unloading from red cells using FlowScore, a flow-cytometric proxy of the functional quality of blood by Rabcuka, J, Smethurst, P, Dammert, K, Saker, J, Aran, G, Walsh, G, Tan, J, Codinach, M, McTaggart, K, Marks, D, Bakker, S, McMahon, A, Di Angelantonio, E, Roberts, D, Blonski, S, Korczyk, P, Shirakami, A, Cardigan, R, Swietach, P

“…Experiments compared freshly-drawn RBCs with stored RBCs, wherein metabolic run-down and spherical remodelling hinder oxygen unloading. <p><strong> Findings: </p></strong>Multivariable regression related τ to a ratio of side- and forward-scatter, referred to herein as FlowScore. …”

Profiling the growth conditions and persistent organic pollutants (POPS) tolerance of Phenoliferia glacialis USM-PSY62 by Ain Nur Afifah Azman, Shazilah Kamaruddin, Quay, Doris Huai Xia, Farah Diba Abu Bakar, Noor Haza Fazlin Hashim, Abdul Munir Abdul Murad, Izwan Bharudin

“…Interestingly, the psychrophilic yeast presented growth in media supplemented with Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) such as dichlorophenyldichloroethylene (DDE) and polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB). These preliminary findings suggest that P. glacialis USM-PSY62 has tremendous potential for bioremediation application in polluted cold regions, as well as deepening our knowledge of its optimal growth conditions.…”
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Association between gestational bisphenol a exposure and maternofoetal outcomes: a cohort study in a single tertiary hospital in Klang Valley by Juliana Yusof, Sarah Zulkifli, Mohd Shahril Ahmad Saman, Danial Efendy Goon, Nurliana Abd Mutalib, Nur Izzaty Yusnazery, Izzuan Khirman Adnan, Siti Hamimah Sheikh Abdul Kadir

“…Babies who need NICU admission were born to mothers who exhibited significantly different urinary BPA levels compared to those whose babies were not admitted (p=0.049). Finding from this study suggestive of further investigation on level of gestational urinary BPA with NICU admission, ideally with a larger sample size to validate these results.…”
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Exploring critical components of physician-patient communication: a qualitative study of lay and professional perspectives by Mohd Salim, Nurul, Roslan, Nurhanis, Hod, Rafidah, Zakaria, Syahiera, Adam, Siti

“…We also found that the patients and relatives had a lack of awareness on confidentiality issues. These findings provide an insight on the improvement of medical training and patient education to improve patient care. …”
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Variations in the composition and biochemical attributes of Eucalyptus camaldulensis L. leaves essential oil as function of drying methods by Saleem, Misbah, Shaheen, Muhammad Ashraf, Qadir, Rahman, Saba, Iram, Rehman, Muhammad Misbah ur, Paracha, Rizwan Nasir, Ahmad, Nazir, Riaz, Muhammad, Anwar, Farooq

“…The volatile profile and biological activity of ELEOs show wide variations in this study depending on the drying technique. Overall, these findings encourage peel samples to be dried at room temperature in order to gain maximal nutritional and nutraceutical benefits of this under-utilized agro-waste.…”

Maximizing the performance of badminton athletes through core strength training: Unlocking their full potential using machine learning (ML) modeling by Ma, Shuzhen, Geok Soh, Kim, Japar, Salimah, Xu, Simao, Zhicheng, Guo

“…Linear regression analysis confirmed the ANN's accurate predictions. The findings emphasize integrating data-driven core strength training tailored for badminton into comprehensive programs can help optimize physical abilities and elevate performance levels. © 2024 The Authors…”
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First records of diurnal and nocturnal predatory birds from artificial hunting perch trials in oil palm plantations by Tohiran, Kamil, Nasir, Dzulhelmi Muhammad, Burhanuddin, Maisarah, Nobilly, Frisco, Zulkifli, Raja, Moslim, Ramle, Yahya, Muhammad Syafiq, Norhisham, Ahmad Razi, Lechner, Alex M., Azhar, Badrul

“…In a 24 h period, bird visits to artificial perches peaked between 10:00 am and 5:30 pm. Our findings suggest that artificial bird perches can facilitate the occurrence of diurnal and nocturnal predatory birds in oil palm plantations to control rodent infestation. …”

Audio-based approaches in tuning retrieval of gamelan ensemble by Hamdan, Sinin

“…This research shows some of the preliminary findings and challenges associated with the analysis of the acoustic properties of selected gamelan instruments. …”
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Humour as an act of deracination and native resistance through alterity, subaltern and negritude in selected plays by Francis Davis Imbuga by A. Majeed, Abdulhameed

“…The aim of the study was to demonstrate how verbal humour and situational farce could be employed to restrict the cultural spread of colonial culture in Kenya. The findings of the study are underpinned in three interrelated tenets. …”
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Application of response surface methodology (RSM) for optimization of hydrogen sulphide adsorption using coconut shell activated carbon xerogel: effect of adsorption pressure and h... by Saleh, Ali Mohammed, Mahdi, Hadi Hamdi, Alias, Azil Bahari, Ali, Obed M., Wan Ab Karim Ghani, Wan Azlina, Abdulwahhab Shihab, Thaer, Syed Hasan, Syed Shatir A., Ahmed, Omer Khalil, Mohammed Saleh, Noah

“…The removal efficiency of H2S (%) was chosen as the response. Our findings showed that the optimum conditions for H2S removal were at 1 bar and 100 L/hr for 25 ppm of H2S and 1 bar and 100.3830 L/hr for 50 ppm of H2S. …”
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Influence of knowledge, organisation culture and perceived characteristics of brand support behaviour policy mediated by social media adoption among microenterprise employees in Ma... by Halil, Nur Afni

“…This paper contributes to sustainability literature by developing a theoretical model that reflects brand support behaviour in the specific context of microenterprises employees. These findings also assist policymakers among microenterprises and SMEs in improving social media policy or strategies to manage their social media effectively. …”
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Superior photocatalytic degradation of pharmaceuticals and antimicrobial Features of iron-doped zinc oxide sub-microparticles synthesized via laser-assisted chemical bath technique by Zyoud, Samer H., Che Abdullah, Che Azurahanim, Ashames, Akram, Hassan, Nageeb, Yahia, Ibrahim S., Zyoud, Ahed H., Zahran, Heba Y., Qamhieh, Naser, Makhadmeh, Ghaseb N., AlZoubi, Tariq

“…This study substantiates the potential of Fe-doped ZnO SMPs in wastewater treatment and antimicrobial applications, showcasing significant improvements in photocatalytic degradation of pharmaceutical compounds and antimicrobial efficacy. The findings underscore the importance of continuing research in this domain for environmental and public health benefits.…”
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Strategies and difficulties in translating Palestinian women's idioms into English among certified translators by Zayed, Mujahed Hossien Tahir

“…The idiomatic difficulties were attributed to the ambiguity of some Palestinian women’s idioms. Thus, the findings of this study present taxonomy of the difficulties which may face translators in translating idioms from Arabic into English.…”
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The influence of health awareness on university students’ healthy lifestyles: The chain mediating role of self-esteem and social support by Zhang, Zeqing, Abdullah, Haslinda, Ahmad Ghazali, Akmar Hayati, Silva, Jeffrey Lawrence D., Ismail, Ismi Arif, Huang, Zerui

“…Specifically, self-esteem and social support play significant mediating roles in the relationship between health awareness and healthy lifestyles. The findings reveal the pathway by which health awareness influences healthy lifestyles through self-esteem and social support, enriching the theoretical explanation of health behaviors within the framework of social cognitive theory, particularly in the context of university students. …”
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Stability characterizations of feed-based bivalent vaccine containing inactivated Streptococcus agalactiae and Aeromonas hydrophila against streptococcosis and Aeromonas infections... by Mohd Ali, Nur Shidaa, Ngalimat, Mohamad Syazwan, Saad, Mohd Zamri, Amal, Mohammad Noor Azmai, Salleh, Annas, Zulperi, Zarirah, Md Yasin, Ina Salwany

“…Fish vaccinated with FBBV that was stored for 0, 30 and 60 days did not show any significant differences (p≥0.05) in the relative percent survival when challenged with pathogenic Streptococcus spp. and Aeromonas spp. These findings suggested that the FBBV is a stable vaccine, which underscores its potential application as aquatic vaccines in aquaculture.…”
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Cytotoxicity and apoptotic DNA fragmentation evaluation of ethanolic extract of Phyllanthus niruri L. in Vero and primary feline testicular cells by Roslan, Rasydan Hadi, Choong, Siew Shean, Mohamed, Maizan, Abu Bakar, Md Zuki, Gilbert, Brenda Sabrina, Noralidin, Amalina, Izamin, Izzati, Mohd Sani, Nani Izreen

“…However, in vivo studies are required to confirm these findings.…”
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Wear and friction properties of pineapple leaf fibers-reinforced natural rubber composites with the influence of multi-walled carbon nanotubes by Xuan, Yeo Yi, Ridzuan, M.J.M., Abdul Majid, M.S., Syayuthi, A.R.A., Mat, Fauziah, Salit @ Sinon, Mohd Sapuan

“…It is anticipated that the findings of this study are expected to provide theoretical data for the design and optimisation of high-performance automotive and footwear applications. …”
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The chronic cerebral hypoperfusion model induces proinflammatory cascades in Alzheimer's disease by Abedi, Zahra, Basri, Hamidon, Hassan, Zurina, Inche Mat, Liyana Najwa, Khaza’ai, Huzwah, Mohd Ali, Razana

“…The expression levels of IL-1β, IL-18, interleukin-6 (IL-6), and amyloid-β 1-42 (Aβ 1-42) were elevated in the PBOCCA group relative to sham. The findings confirm NLRP3 inflammasome induction, cognitive dysfunction, and inflammatory cytokines associated with AD and cerebral ischemia. …”
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The community structure of Echinodermata (Echinoidea and Holothuroidea) on seagrass ecosystem in Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia by Nurcahyo, Furqon Darma, Zen, Hafizh Muhamad, Nur ‘Azizah, Husna’ Putri, Nugroho, Gilang Dwi, Ramdhun, Devesee, Yap, Chee Kong, Indrawan, Muhammad, Setyawan, Ahmad Dwi

“…Data analyzed included species diversity, density and ecological indices of echinoderms (Echinoidea and Holothuroidea) at each beach location. The research findings revealed that across the five beaches of Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, there were two classes of echinoderms, namely Echinoidea (sea urchins) and Holothuroidea (sea cucumbers), with a total of 7 identified species, namely Echinometra mathaei, Echinometra oblonga, Heterocentrotus trigonarius, Tripneustes gratilla, Colobocentrotus atratus, Stomopneustes variolaris, and Holothuria leucospilota. …”
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