Poetics of the urban, poetics of the self: a comparative study of selected works by Jorge Luis Borges and Jacques Réda by Puello Alfonso, SL

“…As a consequence of this communion between self and place they explore the possibility of being on the brink of a revelatory experience that speaks to the enigma of life. The wider scope of the thesis addresses the historical and cultural relationship between Buenos Aires and Paris, Borges's and Réda's redefinition of the centre/periphery dichotomy, the evening as a temporal locale and the distinction between poetic destiny and aesthetic experience.…”

Reconstructing prehistoric lifeways using multi-Isotope analyses of human enamel, dentine, and bone from Legaire Sur, Spain by Griffith, JI, James, HF, Ordoño, J, Fernández-Crespo, T, Gerritzen, CT, Cheung, C, Spros, R, Claeys, P, Goderis, S, Veselka, B, Snoeck, C

“…Oxygen and strontium isotope analysis suggest all individuals come from a similar, likely local, geological region, aside from one biological female who presents a notably different geographical birthplace, weaning, and dietary life history than the rest of the burial population. …”

The impact of founder personalities on startup success by McCarthy, PX, Gong, X, Braesemann, F, Stephany, F, Rizoiu, M, Kern, ML

“…Startup companies solve many of today’s most challenging problems, such as the decarbonisation of the economy or the development of novel life-saving vaccines. Startups are a vital source of innovation, yet the most innovative are also the least likely to survive. …”

MISE: meta-knowledge inheritance for social media-based stressor estimation by Wang, X, Feng, L, Zhang, H, Cao, L, Zeng, K, Li, Q, Ding, Y, Dai, Y, Clifton, D

“…With social media becoming an integral part of daily life, leveraging social media to detect stress has gained increasing attention. …”

Sleep and circadian difficulties in schizophrenia: presentations, understanding, and treatment by Freeman, D, Waite, F

“…Treatment is also very likely to lessen psychotic experiences and mood disturbances, while improving daytime functioning and quality of life. Tackling sleep difficulties can be a route towards the successful treatment of psychosis. …”

Effects of clozapine-N-oxide and compound 21 on sleep in laboratory mice by Traut, J, Mengual, JP, Meijer, E, McKillop, L, Alfonsa, H, Hoerder-Suabedissen, A, Song, SH, Fehér, KD, Riemann, D, Molnar, Z, Akerman, CJ, Vyazovskiy, VV, Krone, LB

Social media use and cross-cultural adaptation of Chinese students overseas: a systematic review by Bi, Shanshan, Abdul Latiff Ahmad, Jamaluddin Aziz

“…When studying in foreign countries, international students may encounter challenges from life and studies; then, social media has become a pivotal tool in their lives for obtaining information and interpersonal communication. …”
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Exploratory factor and reliability analysis of entrepreneurial mindset instrument by Aryati Abd Rahman, Sheerad Sahid, Ahmad Zamri Mansor

“…Entrepreneurial Mindset (EM) helps undergraduate students in public universities in Malaysia to identify problems or opportunities and to fi nd creative solutions in order to improve the situation in their personal life after graduation. Nevertheless, there is insuffi cient knowledge of the EM dimensions among undergraduate students at public universities in Malaysia. …”
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Exploration of safe space for traumatic urban youths amidst urban growth by Hui Yen, Kok, Mohd Noor, Mohd Zairul, Lawrence D’silva, Jeffrey

“…Besides, this study identifies the needs of the traumatic community and trauma-oriented design in community-based rehabilitation that will help the community cope with the stresses in life and work productively. Future research can conduct qualitative study to look in-depth on the interface between community-based rehabilitation and trauma-oriented design in a safe space.…”
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Predicting work engagement among young adult cancer survivors: a moderated mediation model by Musa, Siti Nur Syuhada, Hamzah, Siti Raba'ah, Muda, Zulaiha, Asimiran, Soaib, Krauss, Steven E.

“…More recently, attention has shifted to cancer survivorship research, focusing on cancer survivors as individual persons, including the multiple facets of survivors' quality of life but is inapplicable in the context of work-related role played in the young adult cancer survivors' lives. …”
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The global prevalence of sexual disorder in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Salari, Nader, Hesampour, Arian, Abdolmaleki, Amir, Heidarian, Pegah, Shohaimi, Shamarina, Mohammadi, Masoud

“…This pathology can potentially reduce the quality of life and cause many problems. The electronic databases of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar search engine were systematically searched for the papers reporting the prevalence of SD in patients with RA (by August 2023). …”

Executive and management attitudes towards corporate social responsibility in Malaysia by Abdul Rashid, Md Zabid, Ibrahim, Saadiatul

“…About 69 per cent of the respondents believed that involvement by a business in improving its community’s quality of life will also improve long run profitability. Nearly 65 per cent agreed that socially responsible activities provide a favourable public image. …”
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Longitudinal relationship between loneliness and cognitive function among unmarried older adults in Malaysia: exploring gender disparities by Foong, Hui Foh, Ibrahim, Rahimah, Abdullah, Siti Farra Zillah, Bagat, Mohamad Fazdillah

“…Therefore, special attention should be focused on this population, and more social services should be developed to reduce the incidence of cognitive impairment, improve their quality of life, and promote successful ageing.…”

Exploring the detrimental effects of microplastics on Asian seabass (Lates calcarifer) fingerlings survival and health by Suleiman, Saadu Bala, Esa, Yuzine, Aziz, Dania, Ani Azaman, Siti Nor, Hassan, Nadiatul Hafiza, Syukri, Fadhil

“…Microplastics (MPs) are widely used and disposed of indiscriminately, posing a potential threat to aquatic life. Herein, Asian seabass (Lates calcarifer) fingerlings were exposed to various concentrations (1, 10 and 100 ppt or g/kg) of dietary polyethylene MPs for 16 days. …”
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The role of urban green space in promoting sustainable development: a study on Putrajaya, Malaysia by Mohd Nor, Nurfarhana, Sahrir, Syazwani

“…Additionally, the roles of UGS in environmental aspects include air quality benefits, water quality benefits, ecological functions, and support for local nature; in social aspects, they enhance interpersonal relationships, recreational activities, human health, human wellbeing, educational functions, and overall quality of life; in economic aspects, they contribute to market values. …”
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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

“…Anemia is a major global problem in public health that particularly affects individuals in various stages of life, including young children, and adolescent girls experiencing menstruation, as well as pregnant and postpartum women. …”
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Blood oxygen saturation and heart rate monitor for home-based continuous monitoring. by Darul Zaman, Nurul Izzati, Zainal Abiden, Siti Nurhaliza, Kok, Wai Soo, Ming, Chern Leong, Yuan, Wen Hau

“…This system would improve the working efficiency and life efficiency of the healthcare provider and public.…”
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In situ transmission electron microscopy observation of electrochemical process between Li–C nanocomposites and multilayer graphene by Wei, Ming Lin, Suresh, Giri, Gupta, Vikaskumar Pradeepkumar, Tomida, Shota, Oyama, Kento, Yaakob, Yazid, Asaka, Toru, Sonoyama, Noriyuki, Mohd. Yusop, Mohd. Zamri, Tanemura, Masaki

“…Portable power supplies, particularly lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), will play a key role in achieving sustainable development goals, and electrode active materials for the next generation of LIBs with higher energy density and longer life time is highly demanded. For this, in situ visualization of Li behavior during the charge/discharge process is essential, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) will be promising for this purpose. …”

3D display for 3D telepresence: A review by Fadzli, Fazliaty Edora, Nor’a, Muhammad Nur Affendy, Ismail, Ajune Wanis

“…Finally, we make a comparison based on the features of the 3D display technologies such as life-size capability, viewable from different perspectives, headset-free experience number of viewers per device, level of ease of setup and the nausea of discomfort level. …”
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Recent advances in lignocellulosic biomass-derived biochar-based photocatalyst for wastewater remediation by Hassan, Nurul Sahida, Abdul Jalil, Aishah, Izzuddin, Nur M., Bahari, Mahadi, Hatta, A. H., Md. Kasmani, Rafiziana, Norazahar, Norafneeza

“…Background: The disposal of wastewater into ecosystems poses significant risks to both aquatic and human life, necessitating the removal of contaminants. …”