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.” …”

The role of ESG in enhancing firm resilience to geopolitical risks: an Eastern European perspective by Mohammad Reyad, Hossain, Ayesha, Momtaj, Iqbal, Mohammed Masum, Zariyawati, Mohd Ashhari

“…Using a comprehensive dataset of 1360 publicly listed firms across Poland, Russia, and Ukraine from 2014 to 2023, the analysis employs a base panel data regression model, followed by a two-step generalized method of moments (GMM) approach to account for endogeneity and ensure robustness. The findings reveal a significant negative relationship between GPR and firm performance, measured by return on assets (ROA). …”

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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Husband's knowledge and perception on iron consumption compliance among pregnant women in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia by Saidon, Norelysya Nabila

“…However, further research should involve a larger sample of pregnant women's husbands from various hospitals across different districts to provide more accurate and representative findings.…”
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Sleep hygiene practice and sleep quality among undergraduate students in School of Health Sciences Universiti Sains Malaysia by Solihudin, Nurul Izzah

“…This study also revealed that there is no significant association between sleep hygiene and quality of sleep among undergraduate students in School of Health Science, USM (p=0.243). This study’s finding demonstrated that most undergraduate students in School of Health Sciences USM have poor sleep hygiene and poor quality of sleep. …”
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Knowledge and practice of unused medication disposal among patients in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (Hospital USM) by Sidek, Siti Nur Farzana

“…This study shows that 70.5% of the respondents have low level of knowledge of unused medication disposal. Finding also shows there’s a significant relationship between the knowledge and the actual practice of unused medication disposal (p>0.05). …”
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Investigating the effect of thermal treatment on nutritional properties of Kelulut Honey by Razali, Muhammad Faiz, Amri, Muhammad Akmal, Mohamed, Elizah, Othman, Zolkanain, Mohd Fauzi, Noor Akhmazillah

“…Antioxidant activity and TPC were assessed using the DPPH radical scavenging method and the Folin-Ciocalteau reagent, respectively. The findings revealed that the honey heated to 70 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes had the highest antioxidant activity compared to the unheated honey. …”
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Determinants on the adoption of Takaful among secondary school teachers in Malaysia (a case study in Kedah) by Zakaria, Aliya Syaffa, Muhammad Ammar Shafi, Muhammad Ammar Shafi, Mohd Razali, Siti Noor Asyikin, Yusoff, Mohd Zarir, Kamaruddin, Nor Kamariah

“…The data were analyzed by multiple linear regression method using SPSS 23.0. This study's findings point out that all hypotheses were substantiated. …”
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E-Module in TVET: unveiling brazing and riveting methods through VAK learning by Hashim, Suhaizal, Mohamad Ali, Nur Alianni, Masran, Saiful Hadi

“…Subsequently, the interview data will undergo thematic analysis and subsequently be assessed using Cohen's Kappa statistic, which will ascertain the level of agreement over the usefulness of the e-learning module. The findings of this study indicate that the e-module created possesses attributes of interest and suitability, rendering it a viable resource for reference purposes. …”
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Shear Capacity of RC Beam with Opening Strengthened Using CFRP Sheet and Plate by Fai, Moi Kin, Ali, Noorwirdawati

“…The beam specimens are subjected to a four-point stress test following the application of Sikadur-330 and CFRP. The principal findings indicate that the application of CFRP sheets increases the ultimate shear strength compared to conventional beams with openings, whereas the application of CFRP plates has the opposite effect. …”
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The effectiveness of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in solving railway project management issues in Malaysia by Molarn, M A, Ang, P S E, Ali, R B

“…The level of BIM effectiveness in MRT 2 is high when full BIM was implemented as compared to Gemas – JB ETS that have low effectiveness when partial BIM was implemented. The findings of this study is able to show that full BIM implementation in a project management can greatly enhance coordination and efficiency while reducing costs in the railway industry.…”
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Patient - friendly information giving in HIV counselling through the use of metaphor by Haladin, Nur’ain Balqis, Ibrahim, Noor Aireen, Hanafi Zaid, Yasmin

“…It is hoped that the findings provided in this study will serve as a basis for integrating metaphors into counselling practices.…”
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Enhancing boundary friction and wear reduction through adsorption control in protic ionic liquid and carbon mixtures by Mohamed Ariffin, Nur Aisya Affrina, Lee, Chiew Tin, Lee, Mei Bao, Halid, Izzati, Hamdan, Siti Hartini, Ismail, Muhammad Izzal, Chong, William Woei Fong, Zhang, Hedong

“…Synergistic attractive cooperative interactions among the IL molecules in the presence of CNTs are identified as a key factor in enhancing adsorption efficiency. These findings provide insights into the interaction between [Oley][Oleic] and CNTs when sheared, offering a predictive framework for understanding friction and wear behaviour specific to IL-based lubricants. …”

The adaptability of native to land administration in Sarawak, Malaysia by Toh, Ming Liang, Tan, Liat Choon, Tan, Wee Vern, Ujang, Muhamad Uznir, Azri, Nor Suhaibah, Thoo, Ai Chin, Looi, Kam Seng

“…However, results indicate that the overall rate of acceptance is still far from satisfaction, especially in terms of the issuance of native titles. Based on the findings, the paper ends with the recommendations to improve the native land governance in Sarawak.…”
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