Looks or performance? How physical education teachers’ body shape and physical appearance shape student motivation by Mohamad Nizam Nazarudin, Zakiah Noordin

“…There were strong positive correlations between the teachers’ body shape (r = 0.952) and appearance (r = 0.935) and the student’s motivation in PE classes. These findings underscore the significant influence of PE teachers’ physical characteristics on student motivation, highlighting the importance of considering these attributes in teacher recruitment and professional development. …”
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Inclination of keris research theme according to colonial scholars perspective by Mohd. Zafri, Muzaffar, Hamdan, Rahimah, Sujud, Arba'ie, Ahmad, Abdul Muati@Zamri

“…In conclusion, research works on keris as a weapon that is synonymous with the Malay identity need to be intensified so that more rational and relevant findings can be highlighted in order to reduce the dependency on studies by Western scholars, which are often biased and have their own interests.…”
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Developing a method for evaluating the value of hoisting risk response strategies: a multi-stakeholder perspective by Junjia, Yin, Alias, Aidi Hizami, Haron, Nuzul Azam, Abu Bakar, Nabilah

“…Third, the EWM-VA evaluation method was developed to determine the value coefficients of strategies. Findings: The strategic interaction between government and consultants, consultants and builders, and government and builders are in the top three pronounced. …”

Molecular genetics of Dupuytren’s contracture by Aissvarya, Shankar, Ling, King-Hwa, Arumugam, Manohar, Thilakavathy, Karuppiah

“…. • A comparison of these findings with variants from populations of other regions can be conducted to identify the variants with the most occurrence to act as biomarkers or therapeutic targets for DC.…”
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Differential impacts of maternal and paternal attachments on adolescent delinquency: implications for counselling by Manouchehri, Mahshid, Harun, Maizatul Mardiana, Baber, Carrie

“…Participants completed self-administered questionnaires using two established instruments. The findings highlighted a significant association between high parental attachment scores and low adolescent delinquent activity. …”
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The global prevalence of sexual disorder in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Salari, Nader, Hesampour, Arian, Abdolmaleki, Amir, Heidarian, Pegah, Shohaimi, Shamarina, Mohammadi, Masoud

“…Also, the prevalence of SD in RA females and males was 36.5% (95% CI: 26.4–48) and 23.5% (95% CI:12.6–39.4), respectively. Based on the findings, the prevalence of SD among RA individuals was found relatively high; thus, the application of measures seems necessary to prevent sexual disorders in RA cases. …”

Validity of engagement instrument during online learning in mathematics education by Hidayat, Riyan, Imami, Muh Khairul Wajedi, Liu, Sibo, Qudratuddarsi, Hilman, Mohd Saad, Mohd Rashid

“…Finally, the results of the showed that the online engagement instrument’s item and person reliability were good. The findings indicate that there is a potential for enhancement even though the Rasch analysis largely supported the results of EFA and CFA. …”
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Executive and management attitudes towards corporate social responsibility in Malaysia by Abdul Rashid, Md Zabid, Ibrahim, Saadiatul

“…Discusses the implications of the findings.…”
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A systematic review of parenting and feeding practices, children’s feeding behavior and growth stunting in Asian countries by Munawar, Khadeeja, Mukhtar, Firdaus, Roy, Mollika, Majeed, Nida, Jalaludin, Muhammad Yazid

“…There were contradictory findings related to gender differences in growth stunting and factors that reinforce/facilitate or inhibit acquisition of optimum growth in children. …”
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Development of an improved GWO algorithm for solving optimal paths in complex vertical farms with multi-robot multi-tasking by Shen, Jiazheng, Hong, Tang Sai, Fan, Luxin, Zhao, Ruixin, Mohd Ariffin, Mohd Khairol Anuar, As’arry, Azizan

“…Thanks to the DE and EP strategies, the EPDE-GWO requires fewer iterations to reach the optimal solution, offers strong stability and robustness, and consistently finds the optimal solution at a high frequency. These attributes are particularly significant in the context of vertical farming, where optimizing robotic path planning is essential for maximizing operational efficiency, reducing energy consumption, and improving the scalability of farming operations.…”
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The role of urban green space in promoting sustainable development: a study on Putrajaya, Malaysia by Mohd Nor, Nurfarhana, Sahrir, Syazwani

“…A qualitative research design was chosen to achieve these objectives using document analysis (from official reports, journals, and analyses) and semi-structured interviews. The study's findings show that UGS plays a role in contributing to sustainable development involving environmental, social, and economic dimensions, explained through data triangulation. …”
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Burnout among expatriate and local instructors in Oman by Mukundan, Jayakaran, Geng, Hui, Nimehchisalem, Vahid, Al-Busaidi, Saleh

“…Female instructors tend to display higher levels of PA than their male counterparts. These findings highlight burnout in Omani university instructors, guiding future studies to pinpoint causes and tailor interventions in an evolving educational landscape.…”
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Evaluation of antimicrobial and antioxidant potential of Oxalis corymbosa extracts by Attique, Sana, Ibrahim, Muhammad, Khan, Changeez, Ali, Akbar, Qadir, Rahman, Khan, Ajmir, Al-Salahi, Rashad, Abuelizz, Hatem A., da Silva Medeiros, Paulo, Moreira Sampaio, Olívia, Campos Curcino Vieira, Lucas

“…Regarding antibacterial potential, each extract exhibited significant activity, with methanolic and ethyl acetate extracts demonstrating the maximum inhibition zone against S. aureus and E. coli, respectively. These findings highlight the substantial antioxidant and antibacterial potential of different parts of O. corymbosa, suggesting their promising applications as ingredients in various nutraceutical products.…”

Understanding technology acceptance and use in social media platforms: a systematic literature review and the development of research framework by Roslan, Muhammad Amirul Asyraaf, Nasharuddin, Nurul Amelina, Azmi Murad, Masrah Azrifah

“…The review involves a comprehensive analysis of the most used theories of acceptance models, the methods for selecting studies, and the results and findings from the reviewed studies. The study also discusses the accomplishment of research goals and creates a research framework to guide future research. …”
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Traversing the complexity of digital construction and beyond through soft skills: experiences of Malaysian architects by Shahruddin, Syafizal, Sonet, Ungku Norani, Azmi, Athira, Zainordin, Nadzirah

“…Design/methodology/approach: Employing an interpretive phenomenological approach, the research engaged 14 individual architects practicing in architectural consultancy practices (ACPs) in Malaysia through semi-structured interviews and written exercises to unveil their experiences. Findings: Thematic analysis revealed six primary themes: “analytical and critical thinking,” “digital communication,” “diversity in leadership styles,” “emotional intelligence,” “ethics and professionalism,” and “curiosity and agility.” …”

Usage and acceptance of learning management system among students at a public University in Malaysia by Lee, Hwei Ling

“…This quantitative research uses self-administered questionnaires that have involved 400 undergraduate and postgraduate students. The findings of the study indicated that the Putra LMS is effective in helping students complete their tasks, is an essential online tool, simple to use, and is accessible at all times. …”
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Social movements and democratization in Malaysia by Khoo, Ying Hooi

“…This thesis makes three key findings. First, the changing external opportunities provide political resources to Bersih movement that further on transform the political landscape in Malaysia. …”
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Measurement of mass attenuation coefficient of paraffin wax by using low energy x-ray by Daud, Nurul Shazliana Mohamad

“…Using the Half-Value Layer (HVL) method, we determined the effective energies for 60, 81, and 125 kVp, finding values of 35.22, 37.57, and 41.20 keV, respectively. …”
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Knowledge and attitude towards Vaginal delivery and cesarean section Among primigravida in hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia by Hamzah, Shazwani

“…In conclusion, the study findings show a need for educating pregnant women, especially among primigravida about the pros and cons of different modes of delivery to maternal and perinatal health.…”
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Resilience among Universiti Sains Malaysia nursing students by Ali, Noorsyafawani Mohamed

“…The cross-sectional study was used were 174 nursing students from USM Health campus involved in completing a self-administered questionnaire adopting from Trait and State Resilience scale. The finding from this study shows that 56 (32.2%) of the nursing students have a very high level of trait resilience, and only 3 (1.7%) have low trait resilience. …”
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