Risk factors for PTSD symptoms following PICU admission for childhood septic shock by Corbet Burcher, GJ, O’Dea, LA, Cooper, MK, Lancaster, R, McCutcheon, RA, Garralda, ME, Nadel, S

“…PTS symptoms in children who have survived septic shock are prevalent. These findings support a possible contribution of acute inflammatory changes, cumulative traumatic exposure, and female gender in post-PICU PTSD development.…”

Lebensphilosophie in Rabbi Avraham Itzhak HaCohen Kook’s thought: the case of Henri Bergson by Amati, G

“…It isolates relevant overlaps between Bergson's philosophy of life and Kook's thought, the findings are then leveraged to provide a new, deeper, and enriched interpretation of Kook's philosophy on these topics, and, in some cases, present original perspectives to resolve existing contradictions in his thought.…”

Investigating heterogeneity across autism, ADHD, and typical development using measures of cortical thickness, surface area, cortical/subcortical volume, and structural covariance by Sadat-Nejad, Y, Vandewouw, MM, Cardy, R, Lerch, J, Taylor, MJ, Iaboni, A, Hammill, C, Syed, B, Brian, JA, Kelley, E, Ayub, M, Crosbie, J, Schachar, R, Georgiades, S, Nicolson, R, Anagnostou, E, Kushki, A

“…We integrated cortical thickness, surface area, and cortical/subcortical volume, with a measure of single-participant structural covariance using a graph neural network approach. Results: Our findings suggest two large clusters, which differed in measures of adaptive functioning (χ2 = 7.8, P = 0.004), inattention (χ2 = 11.169, P < 0.001), hyperactivity (χ2 = 18.44, P < 0.001), IQ (χ2 = 9.24, P = 0.002), age (χ2 = 70.87, P < 0.001), and sex (χ2 = 105.6, P < 0.001). …”

Adjustable wind selectivity in shearwaters implies knowledge of the foraging landscape by Harris, S, Bishop, C, Bond, S, Fernandes, P, Guilford, T, Lewin, P, Padget, O, Robins, P, Schneider, W, Waggitt, J, Wilmes, S, Cordes, L

“…Finally, birds are also less wind selective during longer continuous periods of flight, presumably also associated with target-oriented movement. Our findings reveal how an animal’s foraging strategy can dynamically optimize the complex trade-off between efficient travel and accessing known foraging areas, implying the incorporation of prior knowledge of the cost-benefit landscape well beyond the range of what can be detected directly. …”

Territorial movements of African lions: can waterholes shape multiple central-place territories in a savanna ecosystem? by Dejeante, R, Loveridge, A, Macdonald, D, Madlamoto, D, Chamaille-James, S, Valeix, M

“…However, we found that both female and male lions repeatedly moved along straight paths between the waterholes located both in the core and in the periphery of their territories, potentially to defend multiple central-place territories driven by the distribution of waterholes in the landscape. These findings illustrate a case where territorial animals specifically mark feeding sites, increasing the renewal of territorial cues at these key places, potentially using long-distance territorial cues (i.e., vocalizations) to mark uncovered areas, and thereby reducing the cost of patrolling large territories. …”

Multi-mass imaging in chemical reaction dynamics by Kockert, H

“…</p> <p>In Chapter 3, the UV-induced photofragmentation dynamics of the CH₂BrI molecule are studied in a time-resolved UV-pump XUV-probe experiment. While the findings are largely consistent with previous studies on this system, evidence for charge transfer processes between the XUV ionized halogen photoproducts and neutral rotationally excited CH₂Br fragments are found.…”

Water resources and extreme events in the Awash basin: economic effects and policy implications: report prepared for the Global Green Growth Institute by Smale, R, Walker, O, Vadheim, B, Hope, R, Hope, R, Charles, K, Hall, J, Dadson, S, Borgomeo, E, Kebede, S, Alamirew, T, Bekele, F, Mengistu, A, Beyene, S

“…<br> Under current economic conditions, the report finds the consequences of hydrological variability to be severe. …”

On the hidden layer-to-layer topology of the representations of reality realised within neural networks by Gafvert, O, Grindrod, P, Harrington, HA, Higham, CF, Higham, DJ, Yim, KM

“…Instead, the manifold may become folded over and over, filling up further dimensions and creating non-realistic (unforeseeable) proximities.</p> <p><strong>Findings: </strong>We discuss some of the likely consequences of these relatively unforeseen characteristics and, in particular, the possible vulnerability of such algorithms to non-realistic perturbations. …”

Level and association of the general public knowledge and attitude on the role of technology in human trafficking: a quantitative study of Pakistan by Khan, Zeeshan, Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin, Jamiah Manap, Surendran Rajaratnam, Masnizah Mohd, Chong, Ibrahim Maclean, Ratna Yunita Setiyani, Kalaivanan Syasyila

“…The stakeholders must leverage social media platforms to raise awareness about the ways in which human traffickers exploit technology. The findings of this study are also anticipated to enable the international community to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 2030), to focus on this new emerging issue to combat online human trafficking and safeguard the general public.…”
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Fostering motivation in TVET students: the role of learner-paced segments and computational thinking in digital video learning by Wan Nor Ashiqin Wan Ali, Wan Ahmad Jaafar Wan Yahaya, Syed Zulkarnain Syed Idrus, Mohd Noorul Fakhri Yaacob

“…Content delivered in the learner-paced mode allows students to progress through segments at their own pace, while the system-paced mode follows a fixed sequence. The findings from ANOVA analysis revealed that students in the learner-paced mode exhibited significantly higher motivation levels than those in the system-paced mode. …”
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News framing of the 2022 Russian-Ukrainian conflict: a comparative analysis of CNN (USA) and CCTV (China) from a war and peace journalism perspective by Wang, Yao, Shahrul Nazmi Sannusi, Shamsiah Abd Kadir

“…Analysing how CNN and CCTV present the conflict from WJ/PJ perspectives helps to facilitate an understanding of how two different media systems might shape their respective audiences’ perceptions according to different ideologies. The findings revealed that CNN mainly focused on “Humanitarian Crisis and Civilian Impacts” and “Military Operations and Strategic”, whereas CCTV predominantly centred on the themes of “Military Operations and Strategic” and “Political Reactions and Stances”. …”
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Types of intermittent fasting and their effects on obesity and type II diabetes mellitus by Shu, Xian Gan, Patricia, Karissa, Yong, Ling Sou, Hui, Ching Low, Teck, Yew Low, Simpson, Timothy, Pei, Paulina Suu Tan, Pey, Yee Lee, Shamsul Mohd Zain, Wickneswari Ratnam

“…Keywords such as “Intermittent fasting”, “Obesity”, “Type II Diabetes Mellitus” were used and relevant articles were selected. The findings of this review showed that intermittent fasting is feasible and effective in reducing body weight and improving blood glucose. …”
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Unveiling the diversity and ecological roles of Macrofungi in Ayer Hitam Forest Reserve, Selangor, Malaysia by Noor Aisyah Mohd Nordin, Nur Ain Izzati Mohd Zainudin, Wan Mohd Syazwan, Nor Azwady Abd Aziz, Mohd Termizi Yusof, Nurul Shazini Ramli

“…Based on species diversity, order Polyporales is the highest occurrence species in the sampling areas with a Shannon-Weiner Index value of 2.103 and Simpson Index value of 0.954, Evenness Index value of 0.601, making it the most abundant order containing Microporus species, The findings are expected to enhance our knowledge of the biodiversity of macrofungi from different substrates in Ayer Hitam Forest Reserve, which can lead to conservation efforts and promote the ecological significance of macrofungi in tropical forest ecosystems.…”
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Implications of contextual ambidexterity and digital platform capability on SME performance :the role of absorptive capacity as a moderator by Mohamad Rohieszan Ramdan, Nor Liza Abdullah, Nurul Ashykin Abd Aziz, Nursyazwani Mohd Fuzi, Sharon Yong Yee Ong, Nur Yuhainis Ab. Wahab

“…Overall, this study contributes to the current literature by highlighting contextual ambidexterity and digital platform capabilities as critical dynamic capabilities for SMEs. The findings demonstrate that organisational learning elements represented by absorptive capacity could strengthen the interplay of dynamic capabilities to achieve the competitive advantage. …”
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The physiological effect of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanopesticide on Aedes aegypti Larvae by Ting, Chuan Hsieh, Syahirah Zakaria, Siti Khadijah Mohd Bakhori, Shahrom Mahmud, Siti Nasuha Hamzah

“…After exposure to ZnO nanoparticles, Ae. aegypti larvae showed morphological abnormalities, including distorted and shrunk body parts as well as midgut rupture. Overall, the findings suggest that ZnO nanoparticles have the potential to replace chemical pesticides as a means of reducing the populations of Ae. aegypti mosquitoes.…”
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Development of geography alternative assessment module for Malaysia secondary school by Hanifah Mahat, Nasir Nayan, Yazid Saleh, Muhammad Hariz Muhamad Adnan, Nuraini Sawal, Saiyidatina Balkhis Norkhaidi

“…A survey was conducted using a purposive sampling method, involving five experts from various fields to assess the module’s validity and six Geography teachers from three schools in the Hulu Selangor district in Selangor to evaluate its applicability. The study findings indicated that the module’s content validity, as measured by the coefficient value, was 0.85. …”
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Evaluating urban microclimate temperature using Envi-Met Simulation Model: a case study conducted in two city areas, Pudu and Wangsa Maju by Anis Batrisyia Asmadi, Alamah Misni, Mohamed Brahimi

“…The height of taller high-rise buildings contributed to the increase in temperature, and densely vegetated areas proved to reduce the temperature in urban areas. The findings of this study will contribute to the future microclimate planning of the cities as well as retrofitting landscaping programs and urban settings, especially in the city's area of Kuala Lumpur.…”
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Toward sustainable waste management: assessing factors affecting single-use plastic reduction in the Southern Region of Malaysia by Mohamad Sofian Abd Rahim, Azwani Alias, Nurezdiani Said, Siti Norliyana Harun, Noorashikin Md Noor

“…Descriptive analysis, Cronbach's alpha, Likert scale analysis, and Pearson correlation were employed to achieve the research objectives. The findings reveal that knowledge significantly influences attitudes towards single-use plastic reduction, with a strong correlation observed between the two variables. …”
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Enhanced growth performance and steviol glycosides content in Stevia Rebaudiana under elevated carbon dioxide by A Abzar, Siti Zaharah Sakimin, Hawa ZE Jaafar, Nor Elliza Tajidin

“…Similarly, the rebaudiosides A were also significantly increased by 32.8% for T1, 25% for T2, and 15% for T3 compared to the control under aCO2. Based on our findings, we concluded that eCO2 levels positively influenced the growth, biomass, and glycoside content by enhancing the physiological performance of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni.…”
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Three isolate of actinomycetes as biological control against Magnaporthe orzyae and Fusarium solani by Aisyah Fatiha Zailan, Muhammad Asyraff Abd Samad, Anis Farhan Fatimi Ab Wahab, Shazilah Kamaruddin, Quay, Doris Huai Xia, Ahmad Bazli Ramzi, Farah Diba Abu Bakar, Abdul Munir Abdul Murad, Izwan Bharudin

“…The inhibitory strength of the microorganisms isolated from six different locations in Peninsula Malaysia was tested in vitro via dual culture assays. Our findings revealed three actinomycete species isolated from Bangi Forest Reserve, UKM, namely Streptomyces morookaense UKM1, Streptomyces rubrisoli UKM1, and Streptomyces gelaticus UKM1 exhibit a remarkable ability to inhibit the growth of both M. oryzae and F. solani, with a percentage inhibition radial growth (PIRG) exceeding 70%. …”
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