Enacting chance and the space of possibilities (editorial) by Copeland, Samantha, Arfini, Selene, Ross, Wendy

“…However, these forms of chance do not violate expectations - they are within an easily visualized space of possible occurrences and constitute predictable components of the matrix of possibilities. However, when we write about enacting chance in relation to possibilities, we are interested in how people use chance events to expand the existing possibility space in unpredictable and unanticipated ways. …”
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Photonic controlled metasurface for intelligent antenna beam steering applications including 6G mobile communication systems by Muqdad, Zainab S., Alibakhshikenari, Mohammad, Elwi, Taha A., Hassain, Zaid A. Abdul, Virdee, Bal Singh, Sharma, Richa, Khan, Salahuddin, Tokan, Nurhan Türker, Livreri, Patrizia, Falcone, Francisco, Limiti, Ernesto

“…The metasurface layer essentially acts like a superstrate when exposed to RF/microwave radiation. Placed below the patch antenna is a conductive layer that acts like a reflector to enhance the front-toback ratio by blocking radiation from the backside of the patch radiator. …”
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To what extent and in what ways do communities of practice facilitate learning in the context of professional development for interpreting students and practitioners? by D'Hayer, Danielle

“…The absence of negotiation of meaning with all participants in the VCs leads to a traditional skill-based interpreting practice approach that does not spark further collaborative initiatives, thus demonstrating the importance and value of negotiation of meaning when designing for the emergence of CoPs. This study invites the interpreting education profession to go further than the current apprenticeship model, and activate the concept of learning as social participation. …”
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Monocyte-derived extracellular vesicles, stimulated by Trypanosoma cruzi, enhance cellular invasion in vitro via activated TGF‐β1 by Ansa-Addo, Ephraim A., Pathak, Paras, McCrossan, Maria V., Volpato Rossi, Izadora, Abdullahi, Mahamed, Stratton, Dan, Lange, Sigrun, Ramirez, Marcel I., Inal, Jameel

“…This lEV release was inhibited when IP3‐mediated Ca2+ exit from the ER and further Ca2+ entry from plasma membrane channels was blocked, but whilst any store‐independent Ca2+ entry (SICE) could continue unabated. …”
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The role of translation in shaping media and political discourses in times of conflict : the Syrian "Spring" in context by Ayasrah, Bilal Mohammad Farhan

“…The study reveals (and emphasises) that translators, who are found vulnerable to ideological intervention, should be fully cautious (and honest) when approaching ideologically-motivated texts in order to avoid emotional engagement or ideological intervention whether this translational attitude feeds into their own belief systems or not, thus maintaining the long-awaited ethical values of the practice.…”
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Analysis of the Insulation Characteristics of Hexafluorobutene (C4H2F6) Gas and Mixture with CO2/N2 as an Alternative to SF6 for Medium-Voltage Applications by Rizwan Ahmed, Rizwan Ahmed, Rahisham Abd Rahman, Rahisham Abd Rahman, Adel S. Aldosary, Adel S. Aldosary, Baqer Al-Ramadan, Baqer Al-Ramadan, Rahmat Ullah, Rahmat Ullah, Arshad Jamal, Arshad Jamal

“…The study focuses on examining the insulation properties of C4H2F6 when combined with CO2/N2 , aiming to assess its suitability as a substitute for SF6 in gas-insulated applications. …”
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Stabilization of soft soil with rice husk and coconut fibre by MH, Zulkafli, M. N., Noorasyikin, LF, Roslan

“…Soft soil is one type of soil with a poor bearing capacity, and when loaded, it significantly reduces the likelihood of a nonuniform decline. …”
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Shear strengthening of pre-cracked and non pre cracked reinforced concrete continuous beams using bi directional CFRP strips by Ali, Noorwirdawati

“…Furthermore, there are restraints to add shear reinforcement to the existing reinforced concrete beams when beams are part of the floor-beam system. In the design guideline by ACI 440 Committee mentioned that the existing theoretical model have not been confirmed to be use for strengthening in negative moment region which existed in continuous beam. …”
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An optimized electronic government services adoption model using structural equation and maximum attribute relative models by Witarsyah, Deden

“…Specifically, current adoption models have too many factors, thus resulting to difficulties to work on important factors especially when constraints are imposed. In this research, Structural Equation Model (SEM) was used to analyze the effectiveness of recent models. …”
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Development of sustainable material for hybrid wall system to improve indoor thermal performance by Narendra raut, Ashwin

“…However, the waste incorporated within the building wall system, especially in bricks still lacks practical applicability when it comes to the overall performance of the system in terms of mechanical, thermal and physical properties. …”
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Ergonomics evaluation of workplace at car tyre service centre by Abd Rahman, Mohd Nasrull

“…Lifting heavy objects more than 10 kg, not wearing a hand gloves and exposed to high hand arm vibration when using high impact wrench (air gun) also contributed to the ergonomic physical risk factor. …”
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Optimisation of silicone-based dielectric elastomer transducers by means of block copolymers – synthesis and compounding by A Razak, Aliff Hisyam

“…Their actuation occurs when Maxwell stress exceeds elastic stress in the presence of an electrical field, resulting in contraction in thickness and planar expansion in the area. …”
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Oral Analgesia 24 hours after major operation: A Comparative Study Of Oral Calecoxib and Tramadol in Patients Undergoing Major Gynaecological Operation by Mohamed, Rozilah @ Abdul Hadi, Abdullah, Nor Zamzila, Md Ralib, Azrina, Abd. Wahab, Noraziana, Mat Nor, Mohd Basri

“…Adequacy of postoperative pain control is one of the most important factors in determining when a patient can be safely discharged from a surgical facility. …”
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Vaccination: is it all good? by Aziz, Jazli, Rahman, Mohammad Tariqur

“…These values are found to be excessive when compared to the minimum protective levels reported which will confer immunity against respective infectious diseases. …”
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Assessment of nutritional status of upper and middle class females (30 – 50 Years) in Askari XI, Rawalpindi, Punjab- Pakistan by Khattak, Muhammad Muzaffar Ali Khan, Akram, Z.

“…The upper class was having lower energy intake by 40-49% and the protein intake was sufficient. When compared on the age basis, the two age groups were also having decreased energy intake by 40-46%. …”
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A novel method for chatter control and improvement of surface finish in end milling by Amin, A. K. M. Nurul, Sulaiman, Syidatul Akma

“…Chatter arises due to resonance when the frequency of instability of chip formation and the natural frequencies (vibration modes) of the machine-system components coincide. …”
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Development of a mathematical model for the prediction of surface roughness in end milling of stainless steel SS 304 by Amin, A. K. M. Nurul, Mahmoud, Asif

“…In this chapter, the technique is used to develop a mathematical model that utilizes the response surface roughness methodology and method of experiments to predict the surface roughness when milling stainless steel SS 304 using TiN coated Tungsten carbide inserts.…”
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Performance of uncoated WC-Co in end milling of Aluminium Silicon Carbide (AlSiC) by M. K. , Nor Khairusshima, Amin, A. K. M. Nurul, Ismail, Ahmad Faris

“…However, the presence of the SiC phase in the structure causes serious machinability problems, especially when uncoated and coated WC-Co tools are used for their machining. …”
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Dynamics of inflation determinants under dual monetary system: empirical evidence from Malaysia by Wiranata Kusuma, Dimas Bagus, Kassim, Salina, Fikri, Muhammad

“…Additionally, to determine the inter-relationship among the variables, innovation accounting of variance decomposition analysis is also adopted. The study finds that when the main three conventional sources of inflation of fiat money, interest rate and exchange rate are replaced by their Islamic counterparts variables of Islamic money, PLS return, and gold price, the rate of inflation drops significantly. …”
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1Malaysia's 'People First, Performance Now': Government public relations in multicultural, multireligious Malaysia by Idid, Syed Arabi, Ahmad, Zeti Azreen

“…The concept of national unity has been taken to the center stage since early independence to the time when Malaysia was formed in 1963 with the unity of Malaya, Sabah and Sarawak. …”
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