Green roof thermal performance of small-scale prototype using IES-VE simulation in tropical climatic condition by Md Yacob, Mohamad Norfekry, Kasmin, Hartini, Siti Nazahiyah Rahmat, Siti Nazahiyah Rahmat, Tukimat, Nurul Nadrah Aqilah, Ahmad Nazri, Mohd Ariff

“…Simulation using IES-VE approved that green roofs can potentially reduce indoor temperatures, demonstrating their suitability for tropical regions. These findings have significant implications for sustainable building design and urban planning in hot and humid climates.…”
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3D bioprinting of high cell concentrations & cell spheroids to achieve physiologically relevant cell environments by Chua, Cliff Dun An

“…Results proved that the spheroids showed signs of growth and that the spheroids seemed to grow a liking to the alginate hydrogel be it the various concentrations of crosslinkers. …”
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Use of Mid Upper-Arm Circumference (MUAC) as screening tool in an urban township in the Eastern Cape: rationale for testing changed cut-off values to identify malnutrition by McLaren, Shawn, Steenkamp, Liana, Venter, Danie

“…The least squares regression formula (Y = 15.409 + 0.803x (males); Y = 15.13 + 0.83x (females)) was then used to predict where WHZ = -2 is most likely to correspond with a MUAC value in cm. The new predicted MUAC values of 13.8 cm (males) and 13.5 cm (females) were subsequently tested for sensitivity and specificity. …”
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Development and validation of questionnaire on knowledge, attitudes, practices and perceived barriers related to nutrition care process among clinical dietitians in Malaysia by Bahari, Zaini

“…It was appeared that the practice of the NCP was likely to be influenced by the individual dietetics professionals and their administrators. …”
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Decarbonizing airport using solar and wind farm: A case of Biratnagar, Nepal by Yadav, Bharosh Kumar, Yadav, Ramhit, Jahangiri, Mehdi, Priya, S. Shanmuga, Bajracharya, Tri Ratna, Sudhakar, Kumarasamy

“…The combined 15 kW wind turbine-grid scenario is superior to the grid scenario for wind speeds of more than nine m/s and interest rates of less than 10 %. These findings increase airport authorities' and stakeholders' confidence in the investment in greener airports.…”
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Superhydrophobic surface of Ti6Al4V using direct nanosecond laser texturing by Mohd Harizan, Zul, Mahadzir, Ishak, Aiman, Mohd Halil, Ramdziah, Md Nasir, Moinuddin, Mohammed Quazi

“…Laser texturing techniques successfully improved surface roughness and profile, facilitating the development of superhydrophobic surfaces. These findings offer valuable insights for advancing surface engineering, with potential applications in the aerospace, automotive, and biomedical industries.…”
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Financial technology readiness for Shariah-compliant banking services: Post-merger perspectives by Kurniawati, Desi Tri, Fernando, Yudi, M. Abdi Dzil, Ikhram W., Masyhuri, .

“…The data were then analysed using PLS-SEM with SmartPLS software. Findings: Perceived organisational support became crucial in improving readiness to adopt the digitalisation initiative and adhere to Shariah norms. …”
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Battery remaining useful life estimation based on particle swarm optimization-neural network by Zuriani, Mustaffa, Mohd Herwan, Sulaiman

“…Upon examination of the findings, it becomes evident that the PSO NN model outperforms the alternatives with an MAE of 2.7708 and an RMSE of 4.3468, significantly lower than HSA-NN (MAE: 22.0583, RMSE: 34.5154), CA-NN (MAE: 9.1189, RMSE: 22.4646), and ARIMA (MAE: 494.6275, RMSE: 584.3098). …”
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Thermal and flow characteristics of alumina nanofluids in microfluidic systems: A low-concentration study by Samylingam, Lingenthiran, Aslfattahi, Navid, Kadirgama, Kumaran, Ramasamy, Devarajan, Kok, Chee Kuang, Norazlianie, Sazali, Wan Sharuzi, Wan Harun, Nor Atiqah, Zolpakar, Mohd Fairusham, Ghazali

“…The study concludes that low-concentration Al₂O₃ nanofluids can enhance thermal performance in microfluidic systems without significantly affecting flow characteristics, making them suitable for applications requiring efficient heat dissipation, such as electronic cooling and chemical reactions. These findings provide a foundation for future research into higher nanoparticle concentrations and different base fluids, aimed at optimizing the thermal and flow properties of nanofluids in microfluidic environments. …”
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Intention to engage in inter-contractor cooperation: A belief elicitation study in the construction industry by Moshood, Taofeeq D., Ling, Yee Voon, Chai, Changsaar, Lee, Chia Kuang

“…Partial Least Square analysis assessed the factors influencing the intention to form partnering. Findings: The results supported six hypotheses, while six others were unsupported. …”
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Stereospecific α-glucosidase inhibition, kinetics, and molecular docking studies on isolated diastereomeric alkaloids from Uncaria longiflora by Nurul Aina Suzlin, Sulaiman, Muhammad Farhan Syakir, Nor Azman, Mohd Fadhlizil Fasihi, Mohd Aluwi, Zainul Amiruddin, Zakaria, Mohammad Jemain, Mohammad Ridhwana, Fatimah, Salim

“…Although the high concentrations required for effective enzyme inhibition may limit the practical application of these compounds as antidiabetic therapies, this study provides valuable insights into the chemistry underlying the plant’s previously reported antidiabetic potential, particularly in a stereospecific context. The findings further support the unique biological activities attributed to the diastereomeric alkaloids, highlighting their importance in understanding the plant’s therapeutic potential.…”
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Water surge risk mapping using GIS-based spatial multi-criteria decision analysis approach by Syarifuddin, Misbari, Siti Sarah, Abd Razak, Muhammad Fuad Fahmi, Jaafar, Nadiatul Adilah, Ahmad Abdul Ghani, Mohd Faizal, Jamlos

“…A water surge risk map is developed by not only visualizing water surge factors but also weighting each relevant contributing factor, such as terrain elevation, land use type, and rainfall. The finding of the study suggests that Sg. Pandan Waterfall area falls into medium-risk water surge zones due to combination of three main factors including terrain elevation, land use or rainfall pattern. …”
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Coloration and functionalization of organic cotton fabric using Chinese fringe leaf extraction: A greener approach by Hossain, Md Shazzat, Ullah, Mohammad, Mia, Rony, Assiri, Mohammed Ail, Zhou, Yahui, Saeed, Haroon A.M., Mahmud, Sakil

“…This research highlights the potential of Chinese fringe leaf extracts for eco−friendly coloration and functional enhancement of OCF. The findings have significant implications for the textile industry, offering a path towards more environmentally responsible manufacturing practices without compromising on performance or aesthetics.…”
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Camel Milk and Oxidative stress: Therapeutic potential against metabolic syndrome diseases by Musa, Khalid Hamid, Hamad, Essam M., Elnour, Ahmed Adam Hassan Mohammed

“…Methods: A comprehensive literature review was conducted focusing on studies that explored the antioxidant properties of CM and its impact on OS and metabolic syndrome. Results: The findings indicated that CM possesses significant antioxidant properties, mainly attributed to its bioactive compounds, which can inhibit the production of various reactive oxygen species (ROS), thereby reducing OS. …”
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Analysis of brain tissue poroelastic properties using multiscale modelling by Abbas, Shabudin, Mohd Jamil, Mohamed Mokhtarudin, Nik Mohd Zuki, Nik Mohamed, Mohd Akramin, Romlay

“…Hence, important properties of the capillary, including shape and size, should be carefully emphasized so that accurate findings can be obtained when solving the poroelastic model of the brain…”
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Centering Patient and Clinician Voices in Developing Tools to Address Pain Related School Impairment: A Phase I Study of a Virtual Reality School Simulation for Children and Adoles... by Logan, Deirdre E., Khanna, Karina, Randall, Edin, O’Donnell, Shealyn, Reks, Talis, McLennan, Logan

“…Qualitative feedback from both groups identified positive aspects of vRS, including finding the simulation realistic and easy to use and offering ways to address school functioning goals that are not otherwise feasible in the IIPT setting. …”
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The Architectural Layout of Long-Term Care Units: Relationships between Support for Residents’ Well-Being and for Caregivers’ Burnout and Resilience by Rom, Yifat, Morag, Ido, Palgi, Yuval, Isaacson, Michal

“…Layouts supporting social well-being showed inconsistent correlations with caregivers’ resilience indexes in dementia units, and with burnout and resilience indexes in regular nursing units. The findings underscore the role of the architectural layout of long-term care units in enhancing residents’ well-being; the results also highlight the possible unintentional yet negative impact of the layout on the caregivers’ burnout and resilience. …”
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Image quality comparison of AirDoc portable retina camera versus eyer in a diabetic retinopathy screening program by Brant, Rodrigo, Nakayama, Luis Filipe, de Oliveira, Talita Virgínia Fernandes, de Oliveira, Juliana Angelica Estevão, Ribeiro, Lucas Zago, Richter, Gabriela Dalmedico, Rodacki, Rafael, Penha, Fernando Marcondes

“…Therefore, the interpretations of our analyses should be approached with caution, and further investigations with larger patient cohorts are warranted to validate our findings.…”
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Black-Box Access is Insufficient for Rigorous AI Audits by Casper, Stephen, Ezell, Carson, Siegmann, Charlotte, Kolt, Noam, Curtis, Taylor Lynn, Bucknall, Benjamin, Haupt, Andreas, Wei, Kevin, Scheurer, Jérémy, Hobbhahn, Marius, Sharkey, Lee, Krishna, Satyapriya, Von Hagen, Marvin, Alberti, Silas, Chan, Alan, Sun, Qinyi, Gerovitch, Michael, Bau, David, Tegmark, Max, Krueger, David, Hadfield-Menell, Dylan

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Stakeholder views on the uptake of sustainable and responsible nickel mining and processing supply chains for electric vehicles in Indonesia by Malik, Rameen Hayat

“…Through a mixed-methods approach, combining literature review, stakeholder interviews, and field observations, the research unveils the multifaceted perspectives of various stakeholders including industrial entities, government bodies, and civil society organizations. The findings highlight the significant influence of international investment, mainly Chinese investment in shaping Indonesia’s nickel processing capabilities, while also noting the ethical dilemmas and environmental hazards posed by the industry’s expansion. …”
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