“But some were more equal than others:” exploring inequality at Neolithic Çatalhöyük by Twiss, KC, Bogaard, A, Haddow, S, Milella, M, Taylor, JS, Veropoulidou, R, Kay, K, Knüsel, CJ, Tsoraki, C, Vasić, M, Pearson, J, Busacca, G, Mazzucato, C, Pochron, S

“…We perceive broadly similar access to staple foods, but not to goods less directly related to survival; relatively elevated income inequality during the middle portion of the site’s occupation, plausibly deliberately tamped down; and no evidence for institutionalized or lasting economic or social inequality. These findings shed light on Neolithic social dynamics and also contribute to broader discussions of inequality and the social ramifications of early agropastoralism. …”

More than 100 attend the World Sustainable Construction Conference Series 2023 by Nor Azlin, Mohd Azman

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Cheaper Than A Funeral: Considering Ibogaine’s Psychedelic Journey and Therapeutic Potential by Daly, Noah

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

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More than just a show: extending the impact of museum exhibitions for good by Salter, Kerryn Elizabeth

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Are privately owned shipping companies more succesful than public listed ones? by Zhang, Allen Tongren

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Sympathising with the monster by subverting the human-monster dichotomy in fantastic beasts and where to find them by Jahafar, Mohammed

“…Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Fantastic Beasts). By appropriating two conventional monster narrative tropes, the Obscurial becomes an instrument to decipher our apprehensions, pathologies and fixations. …”
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Experimental and numerical studies of pin-ended S960 ultra-high strength steel press-braked channel section columns by Ong, Shao Quan

“…The structural testing programme were performed on two nonslender plain channel sections and comprised detailed measurements of initial global and local geometric imperfections, as well as a total of 10 flexural buckling tests on pin-ended columns buckling about their minor axes. …”
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Comparison and validation of sensors for 3D and 2D motion capture to measure 10-pin bowling specific kinematics by Lim, Matthew Jing Long

“…Ten pin bowling is a competitive sport that requires athletes to score as many pins possible using a bowling ball. …”
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Do internally managed REITs manage earnings more than externally managed REITs? by Ajayi, Oluwaseun Damilola, Akinsomi, Omokolade

“…Using a sample of listed South African REITs for the 2013 - 2021 time period, we examine the relationship between management structures and earnings management. We do not find any aggressive practice in internally managed REITs during the study period. …”
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Preliminary study on laser texturing of glass: Techniques, process parameters, and initial findings by Rai, Rahool, Mahadzir, Ishak, Aiman, Mohd Halil, Quazi, Moinuddin Mohammed

“…Various laser parameters such as power, scanning speed, and repetition rate were studied for trial to understand their impact on surface morphology and functionality. Initial findings reveal that laser texturing can effectively improve glass surface properties, creating superhydrophobic surfaces while maintaining optimal transparency. …”
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A study of the information needs and uses of the informal sector in Uganda : preliminary findings by Ikoja-Odongo, Robert

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Biomarkers and cognition study, Singapore (BIOCIS): protocol, study design, and preliminary findings by Leow, Yi Jin, Wang, J. D. J., Vipin, Ashwati, Sandhu, Gurveen Kaur, Soo, See Ann, Kumar, Dilip, Mohammed, Adnan Azam, Zailan, Fatin Zahra, Lee, Faith Phemie Hui En, Ghildiyal, Smriti, Liew, Shan Yao, Dang, Chao, Tanoto, Pricilia, Tan, Isabelle Yu Zhen, Chong, Wayne Freeman Weien, Kandiah, Nagaendran

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Youth at stake : how gambling puts the young at risk of losing more than they bargain for by Chen, Meiyue, Teo, Sarah Li Shan, Ang, Shawn Wei Wen

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Greater soil carbon losses from secondary than old-growth tropical forests by Raczka, Nanette Christine, Ho, Qian Yi, Srinivasan, Vupasana, Lee, Ming Yang, Ko, Chung-Wing, Königer, Madeleine, Chua, Terence, Binny, Delia, Ngo, Kang Min, Andersen, Kelly M.

“…While old-growth forests typically contain larger stores of C aboveground than secondary forests, past research has found varied results for belowground soil C storage and fluxes between tropical forest types. …”
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Developing a system that uses ultrawide-band inertial measurement units to quantify selected 10-Pin skills in real-time by Wee, Joel Jiewei

“…Ten-pin bowling is a unique abstract sport that requires bowlers to deliver a 11-to-16-pound ball in a five-step approach for the ball to travel down the oiled lane to knock down 10 pins. …”
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International differences in conservation priorities are more complicated than Global North-Global South divisions by Mutinhima, Y, Sibanda, L, Rono, B, Kulunge, S, Kimaili, D, Dickman, A, Madsen, E, Mandoloma, L, Tacey, J, Allred, S, Hare, D

“…Moreover, variation among local publics (i.e., living in high biodiversity areas of rural sub-Saharan Africa) was greater than among distant publics. Our findings illuminate how ideological divisions may complicate international biodiversity conservation, especially around controversial topics such as culling, hunting, and protected areas management. …”

UMP Career and Entrepreneurship Carnival offers more than 1,000 internship and job opportunities by Nur Ainaa Adhreena, Muhamad Shukri

“…PAYA BESAR, 11 June 2023 - More than 1,000 job and training opportunities were offered through the UMP Career and Entrepreneurship Carnival held for two days at the Astaka Hall, UMP Gambang Campus recently.…”
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Cover-up is better than exposure: scandals, flexible norms, prostitution or sexual dissidence in Morocco by Cheikh, M

Towards a consensus for dyslexia practice: findings of a Delphi study on assessment and identification by Snowling, M

“…Forty-two consensus statements were ultimately accepted.</p> <p>Findings suggested that assessment practice should take account of risks to the accurate identification of dyslexia. …”