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Investigation on plasma properties for deposition of titanium nitride film using reactive magnetron sputtering system
Published 2018“…More quantitative analysis also had been done throughout the findings to confirm the effect of different parameters used significantly change the properties of TiN films.…”
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5482
Moderating effects of cross-cultural dimensions on the relationship between persuasive smartphone application's design and acceptance-loyalty
Published 2018“…These surveys, which included responses from 488 participants, further investigated if there is one cross-cultural dimension that has more moderating effects per country. The findings indicate an agreement among WhatsApp users from all four countries about their reasons for adopting and using this app, namely: social influence (93.7 percent), reliability (83.4 percent), dialog-support via feedback (76.4 percent), ease of use (90.5 percent) and small cost (87.7 percent). …”
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5483
Social emotional skills (SES) among lecturers in relation students performance
Published 2018“…Data were collected using two sets of questionnaire, Empathy Quotient (EQ) to measure empathy and Teacher Interpersonal Self-efficacy Scale to measure self-efficacy. Findings showed that lecturers have high level of SES from lecturers’ and students’ perspective. …”
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5484
Behavioural intention to use ICT in teaching science among lecturers in Nigerian Polytechnic
Published 2018“…The qualitative phase of the study aimed at exploring important factors responsible for the intention to use ICT in science teaching. The findings showed the significance of perceived ease of use on perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and perceived usefulness are significant on attitude while perceived usefulness and attitude are significant on behavioural intention. …”
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5485
Pool-based electricity market model for Malaysia electricity supply industry considering minimum generation capacity payment
Published 2018“…However, this proposed model did not consider market uncertainties. This findings can be applied for MESI and globally, in assisting and creating a new policy to achieve a better electricity market model.…”
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5486
Antecedents of livelihood of entrepreneurs at the disaster-hit areas of Sindh, Pakistan.
Published 2017“…This study has contributed to the body of knowledge by testing SLA in an underdeveloped country. The findings could also aid policymakers to update policies related to livelihood restoration by including training for entrepreneurs as a contingency plan and backup plan for the business to cope with natural disasters. …”
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5487
The mediating infuence of entrepreneurial empowerment on the linkage between Islamic microfinance services and clients’ well-being in Malaysia: perceived assesment of service provi...
Published 2017“…The results rejected three hypotheses on the relationship between Islamic microfinance services and clients’ well-being. The unique finding of the study is that, it has espoused the importance of entrepreneurial empowerment as a full mediator towards achieving clients’ well-being. …”
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Biomimetic bone-like apatite coating on anodised titanium in simulated body fluid under UV irradiation
Published 2017“…The suggested mechanism for bone-like apatite formation on anodised titanium under different UV irradiation conditions is illustrated in this article. The findings of this study indicated that biomimetic bone-like apatite coating with assistance of UV irradiation is an effective method in accelerating the formation of bone-like apatite.…”
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Electrical capacitance tomography: a review on portable ECT system and hardware design
Published 2017“…This review outlines some key features of portable or in another word mobile ECT as a complete system. Findings – This review outlines some key features of portable or in another word mobile ECT as a complete system. …”
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The selection of IBS precast manufacturing plant in Malaysia using GIS
Published 2012“…Geographical Information System (GIS) can be seen as an important tool in finding new locations for IBS precast manufacturing. …”
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The effect of using learning portal on primary school students in the subject of design and technology
Published 2019“…The level of usability of the learning portal was very high according to the score obtained from the questionnaire (88.15%) and the checklist (84%). These findings show that the DST learning portal has a very high level of usability and the use of portal can significantly improve students’ achievement in DST subject.…”
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Performance of grassed swale as stormwater quantity control in lowland area
Published 2018“…This study also found that the characteristics of the studied swales are comparable to the design consideration by MSMA. Based on these findings, grassed swale has the potential in collecting, attenuating, and conveying stormwater, which suitable to be applied as one of the best management practices in preventing flash flood at UTHM campus.…”
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5493
Characteristic properties of plastic wastes: possibility of reinforcing material for soil
Published 2021“…The plastic straw, plastic bag, and plastic bottle were degraded at 382°C, 456°C and 449°C, respectively. This finding indicated that all of these plastics waste were thermally stable in the tropical temperature. …”
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Benefits of spark-ignition engine fuel-saving technologies under transient part load operations
Published 2017“…On the other hand, the downsized turbocharged engine has caused increasing cycle fuel consumption by 7.5%. These findings are expected to be valid for typical urban driving cycles as far as they conform to the operating load residency points over the transient torque profile.…”
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Efficacy of Geo-Cellular Mat (GCM) to mitigate settlement via field performance
Published 2021“…The settlement plate gauges were used to determine the total ground movement beneath the fill loading at the interface between fill materials and subgrade surface. The findings of this study successfully prove the efficacy of the GCM block to diminish settlements over peat ground, compared with sand fill. …”
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A pragmatic study of strategic maneuvering in Jane Austen’s Novels: Pride and Prejudice and Emma
Published 2021“…In addition, the most prominent maxim in Pride and Prejudice was the quantity maxim while Emma it was the quality maxim. Findings also revealed the scalar implicature was the most prominent implicature in both novels and as far as politeness principle is concerned, where men tend to use positive politeness more than women. …”
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5497
Performance of asphalt mixtures containing steel slag aggregate and synthetic fibers
Published 2019“…The conducted performance tests were resilient modulus, dynamic creep, rutting depth, moisture susceptibility, and cracking resistance. The findings of this study showed that the free lime and free magnesia content in the treated steel slag aggregate have significantly decreased. …”
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A framework for green manufacturing practicies in small and medium enterprises in Malaysia
Published 2018“…Survey were evaluated by using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23, in terms of correlation, reliability, central tendency and variability testing. The finding on this study in the term of framework will help SMEs to implementing GrMP. …”
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Chemically activated carbon using peat soil for heavy metals adsorption in industrial wastewater
Published 2019“…The thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and its derivative thermogravimetric (DTG) confirm the finding where at temperature ≈400°C, peat undergo complete degradation of matter. …”
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Training and development, turnover intention and job performance of academic staff in public universities of Pakistan
Published 2019“…The results of the study reveal that training and development has a direct positive effect on organizational commitment and job performance and negative effect on turnover intention. The findings of the study also reveal that organizational commitment mediates the relationship between training and development and turnover intention and job performance. …”
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