The Use of i-THINK Mapping in Teaching Reading Comprehension among ESL Teachers by Sharif, Siti Rohaya, Charanjit Kaur Swaran Singh, Charanjit Kaur Swaran Singh, Eng Tek Ong, Eng Tek Ong, Dodi Mulyadi, Dodi Mulyadi, llmi Zajuli Ichsan, llmi Zajuli Ichsan, Henita Rahmayanti, Henita Rahmayanti, Tee Tze Kiong, Tee Tze Kiong

“…Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data obtained from classroom observations and interviews. The findings show that the teachers had applied five i-THINK maps, including a Circle Map to define in context, a Bubble Map to describe, a Double Bubble Map to compare and contrast, a Flow Map to show the sequence of an event, and a Tree Map to classify different ideas. …”
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Oppressed female protagonists and their survival strategies: An ecofeminist perspective in Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye and Alice Walker’s The Color Purple by Mohsin Alwan, Rafea

“…The descriptive qualitative method was employed in this study using the techniques of textual analysis. The findings of the current research demonstrated that most of the black female characters have been pushed to the periphery on the account of gender, race, and class. …”
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Investigation of mental health condition among factory worker during covid pandemic–a cross-sectional study by Hassan, Irna Syahira, Abdul Razak, Nur Fazhilah, Zakaria, Junaidah, Sukadarin, Ezrin Hani

“…All three mental health conditions have a significant correlation with organizational factors such as working experiences (>6 years) and preparation for workflow management during COVID- 19, with p-values of 0.028 and 0.023, respectively. The study’s findings may assist authorities in establishing ways to diagnose mental distress early, thereby reducing mental or psychological disease among factory workers…”
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Mechanical, durability and thermal properties of foamed concrete reinforced with synthetic twisted bundle macro-fibers by Mydin, Md Azree Othuman, Mohd Nawi, Mohd Nasrun, Omar, Roshartini, Dulaimi, Anmar, Mohammed Najm, Hadee, Mahmood, Shaker, Sabri, Mohanad Muayad

“…Compression, flexural, splitting tensile, flow table, porosity, water absorption and thermal conductivity tests were conducted to establish the thermal, mechanical and durability properties of SF-reinforced FC. The findings imply that the integration of SF into FC results in a significant enhancement of the material’s strength and thermal conductivity properties while simultaneously lowering the material’s capacity for water absorption and porosity. …”
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Competencies Needed for Improving Teaching Among Lecturers of Polytechnics in North-Western Nigeria by Yusof, Yusmarwati, Bako, Ibrahim Haruna, Roddin, Rohayu, Ibrahim Mukhtar, Marina, Hamid, Hashima

“…The implication of the finding is that the location of the lecturers did not significantly affect their opinion in the competencies. …”
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Synthesis and evaluation of green magnetic mesoporous molecularly imprinted polymers for adsorption removal of parabens from cosmetic samples by Ramin, Nursyahera Azreen, Asman, Saliza

“…The adsorption processes appeared to best fit the pseudo-second-order kinetic and Freundlich isotherm models at an optimum pH of 12. Findings from a thermodynamics study revealed the adsorption process was exothermic, spontaneous, and more favourable at 298 K. …”
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SMART FARMING USING A SOLAR-POWERED AQUAPONICS SYSTEM FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION by Zainal Alam, Muhd Nazrul Hisham, Kamaruddin, Mohd Johari, Samsudin, Sani Amril, Othman, Raudhah, Mohammad Radz, Nur Hanis, Abioye Abiodun Emmanuel, Abioye Abiodun Emmanuel, Zainal Abidin, Mohamad Shukri

“…Analysis revealed that the production and growth rates of the crop and fish grown in the system were unchanged even when fully supplied with energy for 12 hours. The finding indicates the potential for using solar energy as alternative energy for the operation of the aquaponics unit. …”
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Tourists' Perspectives on Condition of Heritage Buildings and Resiliency of the Heritage Tourism Industry in Melaka by Syed Burhanuddin Hilmi Syed Mohamad, Syed Burhanuddin Hilmi Syed Mohamad, Mohammad Ashraf Abdul Rahman, Mohammad Ashraf Abdul Rahman, Azeanita Suratkon, Azeanita Suratkon, Farah Shahrin, Farah Shahrin

“…Although most respondents expressed a good experience with the condition of the heritage buildings that they had visited, there is still room for improvements. The findings also show that all the agreement statements related to the resiliency of the heritage tourism industry in Melaka have an average score of 79%. …”
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Characteristics of BSCF–SDCC–Ag composite cathode powder for low-temperature solid oxide fuel cell by Yusop, Umira Asyikin, Osman, Muhammad Nur Fikri, Jaidi, Zolhafizi, Azmi, Mohd Azham, Ismail, Azzura, Mahzan, Shahruddin, Tan, Kang Huai, Abd Rahman, Hamimah

“…Specifically, it ranged from 21.12% to 22.50%. Therefore, the findings of this study prove that the addition of Ag can improve the performance of the BSCF–SDCC composite cathode, which is in line with the function of Ag as a catalyst material…”
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Typology of Woodcarving Motifs in Johor Traditional Malay Houses by Yusof, Hanita, Sabil, Azmal, Hanapi, Amalina

“…The pumpkin motif preceded the percentage of the analysis statistics of mostly used and was named as Labu Maya. The findings of this research suggest that the Labu Maya motif represents the identity of woodcarving motifs of Johor traditional Malay houses. …”
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Exploring Strategies to Enhance TVET Engagement in Maldives to Improve Youth Career Development by Sunny, Rahul, Ismail, Affero, Hashim, Mohamed, Naser, Ahmad

“…Data were analysed quantitatively for survey and thematic analysis for the qualitative data. According to the findings, a majority of respondents (81.7%) have heard of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), but less than half (45.2%) understand that it can lead to better employment opportunities. …”
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Typology of Woodcarving Motifs in Johor Traditional Malay Houses by Yusof, Hanita, Sabil, Azmal, Hanapi, Amalina

“…The pumpkin motif preceded the percentage of the analysis statistics of mostly used and was named as Labu Maya. The findings of this research suggest that the Labu Maya motif represents the identity of woodcarving motifs of Johor traditional Malay houses. …”
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Exploring Strategies to Enhance TVET Engagement in Maldives to Improve Youth Career Development by Sunny, Rahul, Ismail, Affero, Hashim, Mohamed, Naser, Ahmad

“…Data were analysed quantitatively for survey and thematic analysis for the qualitative data. According to the findings, a majority of respondents (81.7%) have heard of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), but less than half (45.2%) understand that it can lead to better employment opportunities. …”
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Magneto-dielectric properties of Ni0.25Cu0.25Zn0.50Fe2O4–BaTiO3 and its application as substrate of microstrip patch antennas by Ikhsan, F. H., Yee, S. K., Esa, F., Dahlan, S. H., Nayyeri, Vahid, Y. I. Ashyap, Adel

“…It also displayed better gain (- 8.9 dBi) and radiation efficiency (8%) compared to the antenna with 5% BaTiO3 (with a gain of - 14.4 dBi and radiation efficiency of 1.8%) as an antenna substrate. The findings of this study suggest that MD materials have significant potential as antenna substrates for miniaturization and bandwidth enhancement.…”
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A Pioneering Approach to Predicting the Shear Strength of RC Beams by Employing Artificial Intelligence Techniques by Hakim, S. J. S., Mhaya, A. M., Ibrahim, M. H. W., Mohammadhasani, M., Mokhatar, S. N., Paknahad, M., Kamarudin, A. F.

“…Nevertheless, the ANFIS architecture proposed, which incorporates a hybrid learning algorithm, outperformed the multilayer feedforward ANN that utilizes the backpropagation algorithm. The findings indicated that ANFIS is a suitable technique for predicting intricate relationships between input and output parameters, thus making it a valuable tool in predicting the shear strength of RC beams.…”
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Closed-Loop Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) – Cycling Rehabilitation with Phase Control Fuzzy Logic for Fatigue Reduction Control Strategies for Stroke Patients by Ahmad, Mohd Khairul Ikhwan, Shamsudin, Abu Ubaidah, Soomro, Zubair Adil, Abdul Rahim, Ruzairi, KSM Kader Ibrahim, Babul Salam, Huq, Mohammad Saiful

“…However, Case D experienced higher fatigue (0.2304) due to the unique challenges of hemiplegia stroke. These findings highlight the effectiveness of the proposed control system in optimizing FESCycling, particularly for healthy individuals. …”
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Influence of seawater mixing on fresh and mechanical properties of oil palm shell lightweight aggregate concrete containing spent garnet by Jamaludin, Nur Farah Aziera, Muthusamy, Khairunisa, AbuHashim, Muhammad Fitri, Mohamad Nazle, Haiqal Akashah, Othman, Nor Hazurina

“…Laboratory tests were conducted to evaluate workability, oven-dry density, and compressive strength of the concrete. The findings indicate that the workability decreases in freshwater but improves in both freshwater and seawater when spent garnet is added. …”
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Digital game-based learning of domestic safety (esafety) for pre-school by Shuib, Robiah, Azid, Nurulwahida, Yahya, Furiza, Che Man, Suhaini, Yee, Mei Heong, Tee, Tze Kiong, Herawati Herawati, Herawati Herawati

“…Feedbacks from the experts on design and the Digital Game-Based Learning application curriculum are gathered and analyzed to determine the suitability of the developed device. Findings showed that the experts evaluated the application at a moderate range while the reliability score is 0.725…”
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Application of nanobubbles in floating kinetics models for efficient oil removal from produced water by Daud, M F C, Khamidun, M H, Mohamed, R M S R, Ali, U F M, Razi, M A M

“…The fully mixed factor model, improved gas/solid adsorption model, and second-order model demonstrated excellent fitting performance at different contact times. These findings deepen our understanding of the oil removal efficiency of nanobubbles, emphasizing the significance of factors like concentration, contact time, and the selection of appropriate kinetic models. …”
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Risk assessment of pushing and pulling (RAPP) among mechanics at tyre service center by Kamarudzaman, Mazlina, Abdol Rahman, Mohd Nasrull, Mohd Zaki, Nurul Elyna Asyiqen

“…The study found that various risk factors, such as posture, work pattern, and equipment condition, significantly impacted the mechanical load on the low back, shoulders, and elbows during pushing and pulling activities. These findings were statistically significant, with a p-value of 0.000.. …”
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