Big data analytics in facilities management higher education: a way forward by Sumanarathna, Nipuni, Dahanayake, Kalani C., Adhikari, Aravinda

“…Methods: This viewpoint paper is developed based on the industry, academic and research experience of the authors. Prior literature findings are also incorporated to develop and support the views regarding the application of BDA in the industry and its representation in FMHE. …”
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The spectacularization of NGOs accountability in disaster situations: evidence from the 2015 Nepal’s earthquakes by Adhikari, Pawan, Upadhaya, Bedanand, Dhakal Adhikari, Shovita, Aryal, Sanjaya, Wijethilake, Chaminda

“…Data for the paper were gathered through semi-structured interviews and document analysis. The findings of the study demonstrate how the voices of many Nepalese NGOs involved in the relief, recovery and rehabilitation efforts following the 2015 earthquakes remained unheard and how they were forced to compromise their felt responsibilities by having to adhere to the control-oriented and accounting-based requirements imposed by the government and funders. …”
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The influence of Abiotic factors on the occurrence of jackfruit dieback disease by Idris, Nurul Hawani, Mohd Hata, Erneeza, Adnan, Norliza, Teri, Sazlieya Saupi, Osman, Mohamad Jahidi, Md Din, Ami Hassan, Ishak, Mohamad Hafis Izran

“…This paper applied Ordinary Least Square (OLS) and hotspot analysis to understand the occurrence of the disease from the landscape and spatial perspective. The findings suggest that the rate of E. carotovora in jackfruit trees (based on a percentage of the area affected) is significantly affected by the proximity of the trees to roads, rivers, and irrigation. …”
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Studies on the antioxidant mechanisms of betacyanins from improved fermented red dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) drink in HepG2 cells by Lim, Teck Wei, Lim, Renee Lay Hong, Pui, Liew Phing, Tan, Chin Ping, Ho, Chun Wai

“…Overall, the present findings highlighted the RDF's potential in functional product development with betacyanins as the prominent bioactive compound to provide direct and indirect antioxidative and hepatoprotective activities. © 2024 Elsevier B.V.…”
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Current status and recent advances in magnesium-matrix syntactic foams: preparation, mechanical properties, and corrosion behavior by Motaharinia, A., Drelich, J. W., Goldman, J., Bakhsheshi Rad, H. R., Sharif, Safian, Ismail, A. F., Razzaghi, M.

“…The review comprehensively analyzes microstructure specifications, mechanical properties, and corrosion behavior exhibited by Mg-MSFs fabricated to date. The findings suggest that the properties of these foams, including microstructural characteristics, mechanical properties, and corrosion behavior, are significantly influenced by factors such as filler particle amounts and properties, Mg alloy-matrix specifications, fabrication techniques, process parameters, and post-processing treatments (such as annealing and sintering). …”
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Exploring “Backbone” Factors associated to Academic Performance among Disability Student’s in E-learning: An Empirical Analysis during Pandemic COVID-19 by Zainudin, Nurliyana, Abu, Noor Hidayah, Mansor, Mohd Fitri

“…The questionnaires were distributed to disabled students. Findings revealed that facility support has significant influence to the level of academic performance among disabled students in e-learning. …”
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Sustaining the Agility of SMEs’ Business Strategy: Minimising the Outbreak of Covid-19 Via Crowdsourcing Practices by Mansor, Mohd Fitri, Abu, Noor Hidayah, Abdul Halim, Hasliza, Ahmad, Noor Hazlina

“…The study employs quantitative approach. The finding indicates that, crowdsourcing serves useful resources to the SMEs to enhance the business performance via harnessing the “wisdom of crowd” and turn the external resources into internal organizational resources. …”
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Factors affecting workplace well-being : Building construction projects by Rani, Hafnidar A., Radzi, Afiqah R., Ahmad Rizal, Alias, Almutairi, Saud Jaza, Abdul Rahimi, Abdul Rahman

“…This study contributes to the body of knowledge by identifying the critical factors for improving workplace well-being. The study findings allow researchers and practitioners to develop strategies to promote workplace well-being in building construction projects.…”
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Underlying factors and strategies for organizational BIM capabilities : The case of Iran by Rajabi, Mohammad Sadra, Rezaeiashtiani, Mohammad, Afiqah, Radzi, Famili, Alireza, Rezaeiashtiani, Amirhossein, Abdul Rahimi, Abdul Rahman

“…Industry professionals and policymakers can use these findings to develop strategic plans and to prioritize efforts. …”
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Mechanical properties and antioxidant activity of carrageenan-cellulose nanofiber incorporated butylated hydroxyanisole as active food packaging by Wan Amnin, Wan Yahaya, Syed Mohd Saufi, Tuan Chik, Nurul Aini, Mohd Azman, Adibi, M. Nor, Khadijah Husna, Abd Hamid, Azilah, Ajit

“…The contact angle results revealed interesting trends, indicating changes in the film's surface properties with increasing BHA concentration. These findings suggest that the new formulation of active films may offer a viable alternative for plastic food packaging. …”
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Systematic literature review: Lean ergonomics analysis in small & medium enterprises (SMEs) manufacturing sector by Norhana, Mohd Aripin, Fatimah, Mahmud, Lee, Khai Loon, Hussain, Suhaidah

“…The study followed a structured review protocol, formulating research questions and systematically searching the Scopus and WoS databases. The findings reveal several key points: (1) SMEs commonly implement ergonomics principles addressing awkward postures, repetitive movements, manual material handling, hand-wrist postures, excessive reach, grip strength, and prolonged standing; (2) Lean principles such as SMED, 5S, standardized work, TPM, VSM, and kanban positively impact ergonomics; (3) Various ergonomics assessment methods, including REBA, RULA, HFE, JSI, KIM, OCRA, and Shoaf’s model, are recommended for future research and practical application; (4) Ergonomics can underpin lean transformation efforts, with Lean Manufacturing (LM) contributing to reduced ergonomics risks. …”
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From COVID-19 to monkeypox: a novel predictive model for emerging infectious diseases by Xu, Deren, Chan, Weng Howe, Habibollah, Haron, Nies, Hui Wen, Moorthy, Kohbalan

“…By transferring features from a COVID-19 dataset to a monkeypox dataset and introducing dynamically updated incremental learning techniques, the model's predictive capability in data-scarce scenarios was significantly improved. The research findings demonstrate that the blending framework performs exceptionally well in short-term (7-day) predictions. …”
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Needs analysis for developing online task-based speaking skills module for TVET learners by Mohd Khirulnizam, Musa, Azwin Arif, Abdul Rahim

“…Purposive sampling was used to ensure representation from diverse vocational backgrounds. The findings reveal that TVET learners primarily require enhanced skills in professional communication, including presentations, negotiations, and technical explanations. …”
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Chatgpt for english language learning in islamic studies by Nor Yazi, Khamis, Wan Zahidah, Wan Sulaiman

“…It emphasises the possibility of enhanced language learning outcomes. The study’s findings have broad significance for educators, institutions, and policymakers. …”
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Characterization of residual soil properties on slope in Dusun UTM, Johor by Norhidayah, Mohamed, Muhammad Farhan, Zolkepli, Ahmad Safuan, A. Rashid, Muhammad Syamsul Imran, Zaini, Mohd Fakhrurrazi, Ishak

“…Moreover, increasing confining pressures applied to the soil sample led to enhancement in the soil’s strength properties. These findings provide valuable insights into the soil’s behavior, which can inform strategies for improving slope stability and mitigating risks associated with slope failure.…”
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Interplanetary space weather effects on Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter avalanche photodiode performance. by Clements, E. B., Carlton, A. K., Joyce, C. J., Schwadron, N. A., Spence, H. E., Sun, X., Cahoy, K.

“…We compare noise data from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter (LOLA) SiAPDs with radiation measurements from the onboard Cosmic Ray Telescope for the Effects of Radiation (CRaTER) instrument. We did not find any evidence to support radiation as the cause of changes in detector threshold voltage during radiation storms, both for transient detector noise and long-term average detector noise, suggesting that the approximately 1.3 cm thick shielding (a combination of titanium and beryllium) of the LOLA detectors is sufficient for SiAPDs on interplanetary missions with radiation environments similar to what the LRO experienced (559 cGy of radiation over 4 years).…”
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Actionable Auditing: Investigating the Impact of Publicly Naming Biased Performance Results of Commercial AI Products by Buolamwini, Joy, Raji, Inioluwa Deborah

“…Within 7 months of the original audit, we find that all three targets released new API versions. …”
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The International Affiliation Network of YouTube Trends by Platt, Edward, Bhargava, Rahul, Zuckerman, Ethan

“…Consistent with existing work on video popularity, we find that long trending times within one nation do not necessarily translate to reaching a wide global audience. …”
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Adaptive social networks promote the wisdom of crowds by Almaatouq, Abdullah, Noriega-Campero, Alejandro, Alotaibi, Abdulrahman, Krafft, P. M., Moussaid, Mehdi, Pentland, Alex

“…To explain these results, we explore two mechanisms: 1) a global-adaptation mechanism where the structural connectivity of the network itself changes such that it amplifies the estimates of high-performing members within the group (i.e., the network “edges” encode the computation); and 2) a local-adaptation mechanism where accurate individuals are more resistant to social influence (i.e., adjustments to the attributes of the “node” in the network); therefore, their initial belief is disproportionately weighted in the collective estimate. Our findings substantiate the role of social-network plasticity and feedback as key adaptive mechanisms for refining individual and collective judgments.…”
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Association between COVID-19 outcomes and mask mandates, adherence, and attitudes by Adjodah, Dhaval, Dinakar, Karthik, Chinazzi, Matteo, Fraiberger, Samuel P., Pentland, Alex, Bates, Samantha, Staller, Kyle, Vespignani, Alessandro, Bhatt, Deepak L.

“…These effects are large, corresponding to 14% of the highest recorded number of cases, 13% of deaths, and 7% of admission proportion. We also find that mask mandates are linked to a 23.4 percentage point increase in mask adherence in four diverse states. …”
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