Sigma-1 receptors modulate neonatal Nav1.5 ion channels in breast cancer cell lines by Aydar, Ebru, Stratton, Dan, Fraser, Scott, Djamgoz, Mustafa, Palmer, Christopher P.

“…The main aim of this study was to investigate a possible functional connection between sigma-1 receptors and voltage-gated sodium channels (VGSCs) in human breast cancer cells. …”
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The quest for identity of African American women from 1939 to 2000 in postmodern American Drama by Obaid, Ismael Hasan

“…All the selected plays were written between 1939 to 2000 to trace back the status of African American women and the main factors which helped them to overcome their identity issue. …”
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Characterization of graphite polyurethanes composite from renewable based oils by Kamarudin, Mohamad Saddam

“…Virgin cooking oil (VCO) as a renewable resource is the main substance in fabricating the renewable polyurethane (PU) and its graphite as called polyurethane graphite (PG). …”
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CFD Analysis on Different Filling Volume Capacity and Fluid Density for Flexitank Application by Azahar, Mohamad Amirur Rahman, Darlis, Nofrizalidris, Hassan, Norhafizzah, Mohd Salleh, Zuliazura, Taib, Ishkrizat, Ngali, Mohd Zamani, Mustaffa, Khairul Nizam, Hashim, Muhamad Mohshein

“…To do this, a partitioned FSI approach is used by coupling the CFD and FEA solvers for this multiphysics issue. The main standpoint of FSI is that fluid forces are applied to structures, causing deformation. …”
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Vibration behaviour of pre-stressed precast hollow core floor with concrete topping thickness and boundary condition by Rahimi, Muhammad Imran

“…This thesis focused on vibration effects in tackling the low natural frequency with different topping thickness and boundary condition by the parametric study in observing its vibration behaviour pattern. The main issue in the actual design was the boundary condition between the PPHCF and l-beam, which precast is rested on l-beam without any connection to it. …”
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A Study of Global Solar Radiations Measurement in Java Island, Indonesia by Ardhya Fadhila Pachman, Ardhya Fadhila Pachman, Djamal Hissein Didane, Djamal Hissein Didane, Wijianto, Wijianto, Nurul Fitriah Nasir, Nurul Fitriah Nasir, Sami Al-Alimi, Sami Al-Alimi, Bukhari Manshoor, Bukhari Manshoor

“…Given that Solar energy is green, inexhaustible, pollution-free and simple to use, it has received significant interest all over the world including in Indonesia. Therefore, the main purpose of the present study is to evaluate and compare the potential of solar energy in six stations on Java Island in Indonesia. …”
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Exploring TVET Institution Directors’ Barriers in Managing Malaysian TVET Institutions-Industry Partnership by Mohamad, Norazlinda, Mohd Affandi, Haryanti, Sohimi, Nurul Eizzaty, Mustaffa Kamal, Mohd Firdaus, Lazaro Moreno Herrera, Lazaro Moreno Herrera, Zulkifli, Rabihah Munirah, Abas, Nor Haslinda

“…This study identified managerial skills and common barriers as the two main obstacles to the collaboration between Malaysian TVET institutions and industries. …”
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Utilization of Business Analytics by SMEs in Halal Supply Chain Management Transactions by Marjudi, Suziyanti, Setik, Roziyani, Raja Lope Ahmad, Raja Mohd Tariqi, Wan Hassan, Wan Azlan, Md Kassim, Aza Azlina

“…However, extant literature shows that Halal transaction management still has much to improve in terms of transaction permissibility, with the main gap in understanding Halal businesses and their transactions limited to a system that separately defines e-commerce and financial technology data into its IT business environment. …”
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Performance of Cement Sand Brick Containing Bamboo Ash as Cement Replacement Material by S.H. Adnan, S.H. Adnan, S.N.S.M. Satti, S.N.S.M. Satti, M.A. Safea’ai, M.A. Safea’ai, M. Hairi Osman, M. Hairi Osman, W.J. Wan Amizah, W.J. Wan Amizah, Z. Jamellodin, Z. Jamellodin, P.S.E. Ang, P.S.E. Ang, W.I. Wan Mastura, W.I. Wan Mastura, J. Garus, J. Garus

“…It is possible to use bamboo ash as a partial cement replacement as an alternative to cement application and also to reduce pollution. For this study, the main purpose is to determine the compressive strength and water absorption of cement sand brick containing bamboo ash. …”
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The Abolition of GST Under New Malaysia by Asriezam Uda, Asriezam Uda, Fauziah Ani, Fauziah Ani

“…Even though the Malaysian government opted for other methods of increasing revenue such as increasing income tax, the dependence on individual income tax increases as a result of decreasing people's purchasing power based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The main external factor identified was due to traders who maximized their profits which subsequently contributed more to the increase in the price of goods, followed by weak law enforcement by the authorities making GST the victim of political populists. …”
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Exploring TVET Institution Directors’ Barriers in Managing Malaysian TVET Institutions-Industry Partnership by Mohamad, Norazlinda, Mohd Affandi, Haryanti, Sohimi, Nurul Eizzaty, Mustaffa Kamal, Mohd Firdaus, Lazaro Moreno Herrera, Lazaro Moreno Herrera, Zulkifli, Rabihah Munirah, Abas, Nor Haslinda

“…This study identified managerial skills and common barriers as the two main obstacles to the collaboration between Malaysian TVET institutions and industries. …”
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A New Design and Simulation of Smart Sensing for Emergency Vehicle by Mohamad, Mahmod Abd Hakim, Onn, Nurfarahin, Yahya, Mohd Shahir, Abdul Halim, Muhammad Akmal, Rani, Muhammad Arif, Mohd Asri, Ikhwan Hanif, Sanik, Mohd Erwan, Mohd Shah, Nor Shahida

“…The purpose of e-Buzz: Simulation of Smart Sensing for Emergency Vehicles is to assist the government that may be responsible for responding to emergencies, including ambulance, police, fire, and many others. The main element to ensure that this simulation works is based on the type of sensor used and its usefulness and responsibility. …”
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Robustness evaluations of pathway activity inference methods on gene expression data by Tay Xin Hui, Tay Xin Hui, Kasim, Shahreen, Abdul Aziz, Izzatdin, Md Fudzee, Mohd Farhan, Haron, Nazleeni Samiha, Tole Sutikno, Tole Sutikno, Hassan, Rohayanti, Mahdin, Hairulnizam, Seah Choon Sen, Seah Choon Sen

“…These pathway activity inference methods can be divided into two main categories: non-Topology-Based (non-TB) and Pathway Topology-Based (PTB) methods. …”
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The role of social media marketing on e-commerce implementation and SMEs performance in Ibadan City Nigeria by Ayokunmi, Lawal Abideen

“…The study adopted quantitative research by using questionnaires as the main research instrument. The sample for this study comprises SMEs that registered with the SMEDAN in Ibadan city, of which 370 of them were selected as the sample size for the study. …”
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Preparation and characterization of poly (methyl methacrylate)-silver nanoparticles polymer composite as a dental prosthesis by Bendjama, Adel

“…Therefore, AgNPs can be used in dentistry towards prevention and reduction of biofilm formation on the surfaces of dental prosthesis. The main objective of this study is to synthesize poly (methyl methacrylate)-silver nanoparticles antimicrobial acrylic resin for dental prosthesis. …”
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Energy consumption and intensity at building construction industry by Apandi, Noramin

“…At the end of the research, a new method to measure Energy Consumption Guideline for Building Construction Industry have been established. Two main components for this guideline are type of activity to be conduct and energy per floor area. …”
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Demand forecasting using time series analysis and economic order quantity model for inventory control: a case study of a construction company by Pang, Hui Er

“…The data from 2014 until 2016 is used by six main forecasting techniques and three performance measure to predict the best forecasted data for 2017. …”
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Developing risk management framework for wellhead and christmas tree equipment by Abd Hamid, Abd Hamid

“…This thesis attempted to investigate an organization’s perception of risk management in manufacturing of wellhead and christmas tree equipment and determine the risk management culture that influence the implementation and practices of risk management. The main outcome of this research is to develop comprehensive risk management framework for effective risk management implementation in order to facilitate decision making. …”
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Optimization of Flanged Diffuser for Small-Scale Wind Power Applications by Mostafa Radwan Behery, Mostafa Radwan Behery, Djamal Hissein Didane, Djamal Hissein Didane, Bukhari Manshoor, Bukhari Manshoor

“…The results showed that the diffuser dimensions are the main parameters to increase velocity inside the shroud throat, where a long diffuser with a low converging angle drags more air inside the shroud, reaching in some cases more than double the upwind velocity. …”
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An insight into microelectronics industry wastewater treatment, current challenges, and future perspectives: a critical review by Efaq Ali Noman, Efaq Ali Noman, Adel Ali Al‑Gheethi, Adel Ali Al‑Gheethi, Mohammed Al‑Sahari, Mohammed Al‑Sahari, G. Yashni, G. Yashni, Radin Mohamed, Radin Maya Saphira, Chin Fhong Soon, Chin Fhong Soon, Hong‑Ha T. Nguyen, Hong‑Ha T. Nguyen, Dai‑Viet N. Vo, Dai‑Viet N. Vo

“…Microelectronic sludge represents the main challenge in wastewater recycling, while advanced treatment methods have been suggested for sludge treatment. …”
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