Competency-driven benefits realization model for minimization of post-contract transaction costs in design-build (d&b) delivery systems by Raji, Abdulazeez Umar

“…Exploratory preliminary research findings reveal that post-contract TCs for D&B projects range from 3.5% to 13.5% of the project value. …”
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The multistage homotopy-perturbation method: A powerful scheme for handling the Chaotic Lorenz system by Chowdhury, Md. Sazzad Hossien

“…The HPM is treated, as an algorithm in a sequence of intervals (ie time step) for finding accurate approximate solutions to the famous Lorenz system. …”
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Thalassaemia: a study on the perception of patients and family members by Jantan, Abdul Wahab, Muhammad, Siti Aeshah @ Naznin, Mat Zain, Nora, Abdul Rahman, Suzanah, Mohamed Yusop, Zulaiha, Abdul Rahim, Aidil Faszrul, Wan Su, Kamaruzaman

“…Very few studies have been carried out in Malaysia thus far in relation to psychosocial aspects of thalassaemia patients and their immediate family members. Findings of studies conducted elsewhere may not reflect the true picture in Malaysia.…”
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MSCT assessment of blunt abdominal trauma in paediatric and adolescent patients: our experience in Hospital Tengku AMpuan Afzan (HTAA), Kuantan, Pahang by Hassan, Radhiana, Abd. Aziz, Azian, Mohd Yusof, Mubarak, Che Mohamed, Siti Kamariah, Sa'at@Yusof, Azlin, Abdul Rashid, Mohd Amran

“…Although operative intervention in these cases were based on clinical criteria rather than imaging findings. CT information frequently increases diagnostic confidence of the surgeons and influence the success of nonoperative management in most children with solid viscus injury.…”
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The multistage homotopy-perturbation method: a powerful scheme for handling the Lorenz system by Chowdhury, Md. Sazzad Hossien, Hashim, Ishak, Momani, Shaher Mohammad

“…The HPM is treated as an algorithm in a sequence of intervals (i.e. time step) for finding accurate approximate solutions to the famous Lorenz system. …”
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National Dialogue on Islam and Democracy in Malaysia: Good Governance by Abdel-Rahim, Muddathir

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Nonlinear modeling and analysis of mems-based diaphragm devices by Faris, Waleed Fekry

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Management of large mandibular ameloblastoma - a case report and literature reviews by Abdullah, Kahairi, Raja Lope Ahmad, Raja Ahmad Al'konee, Leman, Wan Ishlah, Harun, Norra

“…Diagnosis mainly from tissue biopsy and characteristic findings on plain X-rays does assist in differentiating between types of ameloblastoma. …”
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Study of quality management in construction projects by Tan, Chin Keng, Abdul Rahman, Hamzah

“…The research applies semi-structured interview approach with twelve project management practitioners. The findings of the study indicate that the state of quality management in construction projects in Malaysia needs to be strengthened and there are problems in relation to quality management implementation that require attention and further research. …”
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A case of an Aberrant branch from the posterior brachial cutaneous nerve to the latissimus dorsi: a vestigeal part of the dorsoepitrochlearis? by Aung, Htar Htar, Sakamoto, Hirokazu, Akita, Keiichi, Sato, Tatsuo

“…Summary: During dissection, an aberrant muscular nerve to the small part of the latissimus dorsi arising from the posterior brachial cutaneous nerve was found. Based on the findings of the form and the innervations, the small part is considered to be a vestige of the dorsoepitrochlearis in mammals. …”
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Exploring audience response system: impacts in learning institutions by Mamangkiang Mantikayan, J., Ayu, Media Anugerah

“…This paper explores audience response system (ARS), benefits, disadvantages and challenges in learning institution environment. The findings shows that majority of the literature encourage the use of audience response system in learning institutions.…”
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Single Polygon Counting on Cayley Tree of Order 3 by Pah, Chin Hee

“…We showed that one form of generalized Catalan numbers is the solution to the problem of finding different connected component with finite vertices containing a fixed root for the semi-infinite Cayley tree of order 3. …”
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The evolution of Malaysian banking sector’s efficiency during financial duress: consequences, concerns, and policy implications by Sufian, Fadzlan

“…By employing the non-stochastic data envelopment analysis (DEA) method, the present paper provides empirical evidence on the efficiency of the Malaysian banking sector around the Asian financial crisis. The empirical findings suggest that the foreign banks (FB) have exhibited higher technical efficiency (TE) compared to their domestic bank counterparts. …”
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Exploring the use of ‘Assessment for learning’ strategies with final year students to improve their dissertation journey and engage them as partners in learning at GSBL by Meletiadou, Eleni, Coleman-Schoels, Bettina

“…The preliminary outcomes showed that the use of these two assessment methods had a profound impact on students’ dissertations and their attitudes towards writing. Considering the findings, the use of PA and SA was challenging, but developed students’ autonomy, critical thinking, and sense of personal accountability.…”
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Chip serration frequency-the primary cause of chatter during end milling operation by Patwari, Muhammed Anayet Ullah, Amin, A. K. M. Nurul, Faris, Waleed Fekry, Azhari, Marian, S., Farahain

“…This paper includes the findings of an experimental study on instabilities of the chip formation process during end milling of Ti6Al4V alloy at different cutting conditions with two different two holders and its influencing factors on chatter formation. …”
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Quality of work life of librarians in government academic libraries in the Klang Valley by Abdul aziz, Rafidah, Mohd Nadzar, Fuziah, Husaini, Haslinda, Maarof, Asmah, Mohd Radzi, Salleh, Ismail, Izhairi

“…The findings of this research also can be beneficial in Human Resource Management issues and trends in libraries administration. …”
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Chip serration frequency-the primary cause of chatter during end milling operation by Patwari, Muhammed Anayet Ullah, Amin, A. K. M. Nurul, Faris, Waleed Fekry, Azhari, Marian, Farahain, S

“…This paper includes the findings of an experimental study on instabilities of the chip formation process during end milling of Ti6Al4V alloy at different cutting conditions with two different two holders and its influencing factors on chatter formation. …”
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Examining the innovative minds of Takaful consumers: the case of Malaysia by Hassan, Rusni, Kassim, Salina, Ab Rashid, Hafiz-Majdi, Salman, Syed Ahmed

“…This was performed in order to reduce the data to a manageable size. Findings: The findings show that, three predictors out seven predictors significantly contributed to the model and these are social and religious factors, product features, and marketing and promotion. …”
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Confirmatory factor analysis : the validation of mathematical values inculcation among secondary school mathematic teachers in north-eastern Nigeria by Liman, Mukhtar Alhaji, Nordin, Mohamad Sahari, Shittu, Ahmed Tajudeen

“…The use of Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) on researches based on certain theoretical frame-work in both social sciences and education cannot be over-emphasized, as such this study employed the confirmatory factor analysis in an attempt to validates the mathematical values inculcation path measurement model among secondary schools mathematics teachers in the north-eastern part of Nigeria with aim of finding whether or not the data fit the model for the purpose of inference generalization. …”
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Dynamic linkages among ASEAN-5 emerging stock markets by Abd. Majid, M. Shabri, Meera, Ahamed Kameel Mydin, Omar, MOhd. Azmi, Abdul Aziz, Hassanuddeen

“…Design/methodology/approach – Employs two-step estimation, cointegration and generalized method of moments (GMM). Findings – The study finds that the stock markets in the ASEAN region are cointegrated both during the pre- and post-1997 financial crisis. …”
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