Magneto-dielectric properties of Ni0.25Cu0.25Zn0.50Fe2O4–BaTiO3 and its application as substrate of microstrip patch antennas by F. H. Ikhsan, F. H. Ikhsan, S. K. Yee, S. K. Yee, F. Esa, F. Esa, S. H. Dahlan, S. H. Dahlan, Vahid Nayyer, Vahid Nayyer, Adel Y. I. Ashyap, Adel Y. I. Ashyap

“…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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Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Validation and Investigation the Effect of Piston Bowl Geometries Performance on Port Fuel InjectionHomogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (PFI-... by Nik Ab Rashid, Nik Muhammad Hafiz, Hairuddin, Abdul Aziz, Md Rezali, Khairil Anas, Masuri, Siti Ujila, Al Anbagi Muntasser Abdulabbas Mossa, Al Anbagi Muntasser Abdulabbas Mossa, Jaafar, Jamiluddin, Deni Fajar Fitriyana, Deni Fajar Fitriyana

“…The piston bowl design employed in a Port Fuel Injection engine application exhibited different combustion phases while demonstrating similarity in attaining in-cylinder pressure. The findings for swirl induce piston bowl design indicate an enhancement of in-cylinder pressure for the Spiral Crown geometry model, reaching 9.42 MPa. …”
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Life cycle assessment of direct recycling hot press forging of aluminium AA7075 metal matrix composite by Mohd Khaireez, Muhamad Haikal, Yusuf, Nur Kamilah, Atef M Ghaleb, Atef M Ghaleb, Sami Al-Alimi, Sami Al-Alimi, Aiman Rahmat, Aiman Rahmat, Ikhwan Shah Tisadi Tukiat, Ikhwan Shah Tisadi Tukiat, Saif, Yazid, Adham E Ragab, Adham E Ragab, Wenbin Zhou, Wenbin Zhou, Wadea Ameen, Wadea Ameen

“…Response surface methodology (RSM)is applied to ascertain the optimal parameters for high-performance filtration. The findings suggest that employing a forging temperature of 532.34 °C and a holding time of 60 min produces favourable results. …”
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Enhancing Maintenance Services Quality: A Study of Student Satisfaction and Maintenance Strategies in Student’s Residential College by Mohd Midhal, Amirul Hafizi, Mustafa, Mohd Syafiq Syazwan, Zakaria, Anies Faziehan, Yusof, Fatimah, Musa, Kamaruzaman, Abdul Rahman, Ashraf, Abd Latif, Muhamad Faiz, Maranatha Wijayaningtyas, Maranatha Wijayaningtyas, Ahmad Rusyaidi Jumat, Ahmad Rusyaidi Jumat

“…Through questionnaires, this study collected responses from a sample of participants and employed SERVQUAL approach, comprising five distinct elements, for analysis. Findings indicated that students' expectation and satisfaction levels, particularly in the realms of reliability, tangibles, and assurance, yielded high scores. …”
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Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Validation and Investigation the Effect of Piston Bowl Geometries Performance on Port Fuel InjectionHomogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (PFI-... by Nik Ab Rashid, Nik Muhammad Hafiz, Hairuddin, Abdul Aziz, Md Rezali, Khairil Anas, Masuri, Siti Ujila, Abdulabbas Mossa, Al Anbagi Muntasser, Jaafar, Jamiluddin, Fitriyana, Deni Fajar

“…The piston bowl design employed in a Port Fuel Injection engine application exhibited different combustion phases while demonstrating similarity in attaining in-cylinder pressure. The findings for swirl induce piston bowl design indicate an enhancement of in-cylinder pressure for the Spiral Crown geometry model, reaching 9.42 MPa. …”
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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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Myths and realities of digital reference services: perspectives of libraries from developing countries by Abu Bakar, Ahmad Bakeri

“…A score of 5 is assigned to a country where their libraries offer digital reference services in real time with 24/7 operating mode. The findings showed that not a single country in the Asia and Pacific region was able to offer virtual reference services in real time on a 24/7 basis. …”
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The relationship between the length of the cupulae of free neuromasts and feeding ability in larvae of the willow shiner Gnathopogon elongatus caerulescens (Teleostei, Cyprinidae by Mukai, Yukinori, Kobayashi, Hiroshi, Yoshikawa, Hiromasa

“…From these observations and from our findings, it appears that larval willow shiner must feed on zooplankton by using free neuromasts in the dark. …”
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Response of Arabidopsis thaliana seedlings to lead exposure: effect of pre-treatment with sodium nitroprusside by Phang, Ing Chia, Leung, David W. M., Taylor, H. Harry, Burritt, David J.

“…Antioxidant assays and ROS were carried out using a microplate reader. A major finding is that Pb treatment resulted in increased oxidative stress, which was counteracted by SNP pre-treatment. …”
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Myths and realities of digital reference services: perspectives of libraries from developing countries by Abu Bakar, Ahmad Bakeri

“…A score of 5 is assigned to a country where their libraries offer digital reference services in real time with 24/7 operating mode. The findings showed that not a single country in the Asia and Pacific region was able to offer virtual reference services in real time on a 24/7 basis. …”
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Distribution of trace elements in edible green seaweed (Caulerpa Taxifolia) in Langkawi by Shamsuddin, Masayu, Mohamed Rehan, Aisyah, Kamarudin, Kamarul Rahim

“…The seawater sample was found to have lower concentrations of heavy metal tested, ranging from 0.024 μg/L for Cd to 1.262 μg/L for Fe. These preliminary findings indicated the need for cautionary use of C. taxifolia for human consumption as well as its potential application as a bioindicator for metal pollution studies in Sungai Kilim. …”
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Economic integration among ASEAN countries: evidence from gravity model by Mohd Amin, Ruzita, Hamid, Zarinah, Md Saad, Norma

“…Factor endowments are important determinants of total trade as well as trade in animal & vegetable fat (SITC 4), chemicals & materials SITC 5), machinery & transport equipment (SITC7), and miscellaneous manufactures (SITC 8).Tariffs do not seem to have any effect on trade except for the animal & vegetable fat sector (SITC 4), while exchange rate risk affects only beverages & tobacco (SITC 1), minerals & fuels (SITC 3), machinery & transport equipment (SITC 7), and miscellaneous manufactures (SITC 8). Based on the findings, in general, policies that promote growth and development in the region should be maintained. …”
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Knowledge on nutrition and frequency of food intake among pregnant women visiting Peringgit Community Polyclinic Melaka (PCPM) by Hasan, Haliza

“…The statistical used in this study were chi-square and ANOVA to analyse the data and to examine the relationship between knowledge and frequency intake. Results: The findings in this study showed that: there was significant difference in the pregnant women’s knowledge on nutrition; frequency of food intake rich in iron; significant relationship between occupation, household income, household income expenditure for food and knowledge on nutrition (p-value = 0.001); but, there was no significant relationship between knowledge on nutrition and frequency of food intake. …”
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The three Abrahamic faiths and their roles in making peace, unity and co-existence by Ali, Md. Yousuf

“…Discussion would include implications of the research findings, shortcomings of the current study and directions for future research.…”
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The three Abrahamic faiths and their roles in making peace, unity and co-existence through moral and ethical, religious and socio-cultural transformations by Ali, Md. Yousuf

“…Discussion would include implications of the research findings, shortcomings of the current study and directions for future research. …”
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The influence of organizational factors on information systems success in e-government agencies in Malaysia by Hussein, Ramlah, Abdul Karim, Nor Shariza, Mohamed, Norshidah, Ahlan, Abdul Rahman

“…The study concludes that the findings are generally consistent with previous studies. …”
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Health-related quality of life profile in relation to chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting among breast cancer patients by Pei, Lin Lua, Zakaria, Noor Salihah, Mamat, Nik Mazlan

“…Those who experienced vomiting reported worse HRQoL profile compared to those who did not (p=0.011). Conclusion: These findings generally ascertained that CINV remains poorly controlled and significantly interferes with HRQoL, providing rooms for improvements in therapeutic intervention.…”
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The Causative factors of failure among undergraduate Malaysian students in Al-Azhar University: a qualitative case study by Abd Razak Al-Hafiz, Afareez, Razikin, Mohyani, Abdul Rahman, Nik Suryani, Sheikh Ahmad, Ismail

“…All four interviews were conducted face to face at different times, and were audio-recorded. Results: The findings revealed contributing factors to the students’ failure are due to the negative attitude of students themselves towards their studies; the students being not proficient in specifically the language of the medium of instruction which is Arabic; the nature of the university’s educational system which needs improvement to cater to the issue at hand; and the students’ financial stability and in need of financial support. …”
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Comparison of nutritional status of university students of two Asian countries by Khattak, Muhammad Muzaffar Ali Khan, Draman, Samsul, Khan, Alam, Khattak, M. Usman

“…From the FFQs, energy and nutrient intakes were calculated using the food composition tables for Malaysia and Pakistan and compared with the recommended nutrients intakes (RNIs). Findings – The body weight for the required height among the Malaysian students was lower by 7.81 per cent than the reference value, whereas the body weight of Pakistani students matched to the reference weight for height. …”
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Attitudes towards Euthanasia among physicians and patients: a cross sectional survey from Malaysia by Rathor, Mohammad Yousuf, Abdul Rani, Mohammed Fauzi, Mohd Shah, Azarisman Shah, Omar, Ahmad Marzuki, Osman, Ariff

“…The interim results of our findings: The majority of patients were male (62.9%), Malay Muslims (75.4%) and had primary (32.5%) or secondary (48.6%) education. …”
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