Preparation for and performance of a Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm experiment on board the International Space Station by Flores, Pamela, Schauer, Rylee, McBride, Samantha A., Luo, Jiaqi, Hoehn, Carla, Doraisingam, Shankini, Widhalm, Dean, Chadha, Jasmin, Selman, Leah, Mueller, Daniel Wyn, Floyd, Shannon, Rupert, Mark, Gorti, Sridahr, Reagan, Shawn, Varanasi, Kripa K., Koch, Christina, Meir, Jessica U., Muecklich, Frank, Moeller, Ralf, Stodieck, Louis, Countryman, Stefanie, Zea, Luis

“…We describe in detail the sample preparation prior to flight, including cleaning and sterilization of the coupons of six materials (SS316, passivated-SS316, lubricant impregnated surface, catheter-grade silicone with and without a microtopography, and cellulose membrane), loading and integration of growth media, bacterial inoculum, and the fixative and preservative to enable experiment termination on orbit. …”
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Structural performance of cold-formed steel with self-compacting concrete in a composite beam system by Muhammad Lawan, Mustapha

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Intention to engage in inter-contractor cooperation: A belief elicitation study in the construction industry by Moshood, Taofeeq D., Ling, Yee Voon, Chai, Changsaar, Lee, Chia Kuang

“…Subsequently, a TPB survey was administered to 99 contractors from grades G4 to G7. …”
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How to Hold a Grudge : From Resentment to Contentment- the Power of Grudges to Transform Your Life / by Hannah, Sophie, 1971- author 649175

Generation mechanism and suppression measure of electromagnetic vibration in permanent magnet synchronous machine: a review by Zhu, Shengdao, Zhao, Wenxiang, Ji, Jinghua, Liu, Guohai, Lee, Christopher Ho Tin

“…In particular, the force modulation effect of stator teeth as a research hot spot provides a new perspective for EM vibration analysis, calculation, and suppression. …”
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A regulatory role for repeated decoy transcription factor binding sites in target gene expression by Lee, Tek‐Hyung, Maheshri, Narendra

“…Finally, we show that the altered sigmoidal‐like response can convert the graded response of a transcriptional positive‐feedback loop to a bimodal response. …”
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A unified approach for austenitic and ferritic stainless steel CHS beam-columns subjected to eccentric loading by Ma, You-Xin, Tan, Kang Hai

“…A high level of accuracy and consistency was achieved in predicting the strengths of both short and long stainless steel CHS beam–columns for both types of steel grade.…”
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Students’ holistic reading of socio-scientific texts on climate change in a ChatGPT scenario by Cheung, KKC, Pun, JKH, Li, W

“…Combining Rasch partial-credit model and qualitative analysis, we explored and investigated how a total of 117 junior secondary students (grades 8 to 9) read such texts. …”

Multiple signatures of a disease in potential biomarker space : getting the signatures consensus and identification of novel biomarkers by Ow, Ghim Siong, Kuznetsov, Vladimir Andreevich

“…Background: The lack of consensus among reported gene signature subsets (GSSs) in multi-gene biomarker discovery studies is often a concern for researchers and clinicians. Subsequently, it discourages larger scale prospective studies, prevents the translation of such knowledge into a practical clinical setting and ultimately hinders the progress of the field of biomarker-based disease classification, prognosis and prediction. …”
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A refined and concise model of indices for quantitatively measuring lexical richness of Chinese university students’ EFL writing by Yang, Yang, Zheng, Ze

“…Two criteria were applied to determine which index of a measure should be included in the refined model: whether the difference of an index is significant among different grade levels and the effect size of ANOVA. …”
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Metacognitive strategy in solving mathematics problems, learning approach and mathematics achievement of students from a junior college by Lo, Chee Lin.

“…This study establishes the relationship between the metacognitive strategies in solving mathematics problems and mathematics achievement of students at a junior college, as well as learning approaches and their mathematics achievement. …”
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The quality of paediatric asthma guidelines: evidence underpinning diagnostic test recommendations from a meta-epidemiological study by Thomas, ET, Thomas, ST, Perera, R, Gill, PJ, Moloney, S, Heneghan, CJ

“…<p><strong>Background</p></strong> Asthma is one of the most frequent reasons children visit a general practitioner (GP). The diagnosis of childhood asthma is challenging, and a variety of diagnostic tests for asthma exist. …”

The Malay Standard Framework (KSBM) as a measure of Malay writing mastery in third form activity books by Abd. Nasir, Siti Noridayu, Abdul Halim, Hazlina

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Just ChatGPT it: a mixed methods evaluation of generative AI use among college students by Chng, Elliot Wei Sheng, Chin, Jona Tze Mei, Kee, Jensen, Ng, Shang Yu

“…A simultaneous explanatory mixed-methods approach was used. …”
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Optimising investigative pathways in military medicine: operational impact of a military cardiopulmonary exercise testing clinic by Holland, JL, Cowie, P, Gardner, L, Mulae, J, Richards, S, Holdsworth, D

“…This analysis aimed to assess the impact of the Oxford Military Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Clinic (OMEC), which investigates such symptoms and findings, on occupational recommendations. Methods: A service evaluation was conducted on all OMEC attendances over a 5-year period. …”

A review on lactic acid production via microbial fermentation from biowaste: insights on scaling up to industrial process by Haris, Nur Izzah Nabilah, Salleh, Shanti Faridah, Nolasco‐Hipolito, Cirilo, Awang Husaini, Awang Ahmad Sallehin, Wondi, Mohd Hafizz, Harun, Nur Haninah, Abdul Raof, Nurliyana

“…Large-scale production of LA typically uses a first-generation feedstock, namely food-grade sugars, owing to the absence of contaminants and ease of processing. …”

Loneliness, self-efficacy, academic achievement, life satisfaction and depression among Iranian undergraduates at a Malaysian Private University by Molooki, Mahshid

“…Survey methods under convenient sampling in the collection of data was passing a self- administered questionnaire. Data collection were utilized, i.e. …”
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Dietary fiber intake and risk of advanced and aggressive forms of prostate cancer: a pooled analysis of 15 prospective cohort studies by Sidahmed, E, Freedland, SJ, Wang, M, Wu, K, Albanes, D, Barnett, M, van den Brandt, PA, Giles, GG, Cook, MB, Giovannucci, E, Haiman, CA, Larsson, SC, Key, TJ, Loftfield, E, Männistö, S, McCullough, ML, Milne, RL, Neuhouser, ML, Platz, EA, Perez-Cornago, A, Sawada, N, Schenk, JM, Sinha, R, Tsugane, S, Visvanathan, K, Wang, Y, White, KK, Willett, WC, Wolk, A, Ziegler, RG, Genkinger, JM, Smith-Warner, SA

“…<h4>Results</h4>Intake of dietary fiber overall, from fruits, and from vegetables was not associated with risk of advanced (n = 4863), advanced restricted (n = 2978), or high-grade PC (n = 9673) or PC mortality (n = 3097). Dietary fiber intake from grains was inversely associated with advanced PC (comparing the highest vs lowest quintile, MVHR 0.84; 95% CI 0.76-0.93), advanced restricted PC (MVHR 0.85; 95% CI 0.74-0.97), and PC mortality (MVHR 0.78; 95% CI 0.68-0.89); statistically significant trends were noted for each of these associations (P ≤ .03), and a null association was observed for high-grade PC for the same comparison (MVHR 1.00; 95% CI 0.93-1.07). …”

A module for infusion high order thinking skills (iHOTS) into measurement and geometric among form one students by Rosool Gani, M.F., Wan Muda, W.H.N., Ab Halim, F., Ismail, N., Khang Wen, G.

“…Analyze, apply, evaluate, and create comprise the HOTS construct. A sample of the research involved 120 first-grade pupils from four different schools in the state of Johor. …”
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Business processes analysis and redesign at Anglo-Chinese School (International) : Design and development of a Student Management System report. by Chin, Kah Shing., Choy, Angelina Pui Yue.

“…To develop a new database design that allows proper management of students’ details and grades. …”
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