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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Comparative study of modelling, drying kinetics and specific energy consumption of desiccated coconut during convective and infrared drying by Sahari, Yahya, Anuar, Mohd Shamsul, Abdul Ghani, Nur Hamizah, Mohd Nor, Mohd Zuhair

“…Experimental drying curves displayed only a falling drying rate period. The experimental findings demonstrated that drying temperature, air velocity, and drying techniques had a substantial impact on drying kinetics. …”
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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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Formulation and characterization of celecoxib-loaded fractionated medium chain triglycerides oil based nanoemulgel by Hairul, Nuriana Munirah, Anuar, Nor Khaizan, Zulfakar, Mohd Hanif, Salim, Norazlinaliza, Ibrahim, Salizatul Ilyana

“…The drug release study shows that NEGF17 0.5% was remarkably higher as compared to NEG-F14 0.5%, due to the presence of PKOlein in nanoemulsion which improve the solubility, decrease particle size, thus increasing the penetration of CXB. These findings collectively suggest that the developed NEs and NEGs offered desirable attributes for their potential in transdermal drug delivery.…”
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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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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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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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Nutritional assessment of rural villages and estates in peninsular Malaysia: total blood cholesterol values in children, adolescents and adults by Wai, Tony Ng Kock, Lin, Khor Geok, Siong, Tee E., Hashim, Normah

“…When compared to earlier rural TC data reported for closely similar rural communities in the peninsula, the present findings suggest a 'hypercholesterolemic shift' approximating 0.39 mmol/L (15 mg/dL) in the adult population; however, this was not apparent in the children and adolescents from these rural communities.…”

Lying and rumination time as predictors of subclinical ketosis, metritis, and hypocalcaemia in dairy cows during the periparturient period: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Sadiq, Mohammed B., Zaini, Syamira-Syazuana, Shaik Mossadeq, Wan Mastura, Ramanoon, Siti Zubaidah, Syed-Hussain, Sharifah Salmah

“…Meta-regression depicted a lower predicted value for MD in the LT from pasture-based cows and RT from primiparous compared to free-stalls and primiparous cows, respectively. Our findings reflect that RT is a superior behavioural attribute to LT for the early detection of SCK and hypocalcaemia during the periparturient period. …”
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Isolation, screening, identification, and characterization of arsenic resistant plant growth promoting rhizobacteria isolated from Pennisetum purpureum by Rahman, Md Ekhlasur, Shamsuzzaman, S.M., Mahmud, Khairil, Uddin, Md Kamal, Abd Ghani, Siti Salwa, Abd Shukor, Mohd Yunus, Chompa, Sayma Serine, Akter, Amaily, Nabayi, Abba, Sadeq, Buraq Musa, Halmi, Mohd Izuan Effendi

“…Among them, 28N U UPM (Bacillus australimaris) performed the highest PGP traits. The findings revealed that these highly As-resistant rhizobacteria have the potential to produce PGP traits and can help P. purpureum growth and productivity. © 2024 Elsevier Ltd…”
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Factors associated with the quality of life among river communities along Sungai Pahang and Sungai Muar, Malaysia by Ramli, Siti Aisyah

“…Regression analysis was used to determine factors that contributed towards the quality of life among the river community. Findings showed that the quality of life among river community was at the moderate level. …”
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Effects of applying the instructional systems design process on transfer of training to workplace by Malekzadeh, Robabeh

“…Also, the immediate supervisors of these groups assessed them in the same way and period. The findings of this study indicate that transfer of training was affected by using the ISD process. …”
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Methodology for domain ontology development with human-centered design by Iqbal, Rizwan

“…The mixed methods approach provided an in-depth understanding of the results and findings for answering the research hypotheses related to the proposed methodology. …”
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Characterization of oil palm fruitlets using artificial neural network by Olukayode, Ojo Adedayo

“…The training data for the models were obtained from dielectric and moisture content measurements and the obtained data were fitted into the quasi-static wave Equations and optimized using MATLAB complex root finding technique to obtain the normalized conductance, susceptance and the complex permittivity of the fruitlets. …”
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Effects of temperature and velocity on chlorine dispersion in an indoor storage system using computational fluid dynamics simulation by Safakar, Mohsen

“…Moreover, it was found that the chlorine density gradually increased on the ground level. Specifically, findings from this research revealed that mixing results for chlorine dispersion patterns are subject to different levels of temperature, wind amount, and wind direction. …”
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