Assessing the applicability of student-based brand equity constructs in university institution preference in Ghana by Effah, Ebenezer Asare

“…Much of the existing academic work on higher education branding has concentrated on brand equity’s antecedents and consequences. This study links empirically proven antecedents of university brand equity to university preference. …”
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Delamination damage of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composite laminates under cyclic shear-induced loading conditions by Abdullah, Muhammad A’imullah

“…From the study, the capability of CCZM model for cyclic case has been demonstrated by linking interlaminar properties degradation with damage mechanics approach. …”
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The double burden of malnutrition in South Africa: risk factors for undernutrition and overnutrition and the development of a novel mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) screening too... by McLaren, Shawn

“…The least squares regression formula (Y=15.409+0.803x (males); Y=15.13+0.83x (females)) was then used to predict where WHZ=-2 is most likely to correspond with a MUAC value in cm. The new predicted MUAC values of 13.8cm (males) and 13.5cm (females) were subsequently tested for sensitivity and specificity. …”
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Performance of Kenaf geotextile in improving bearing capacity of soft soil by Shirazi, Mohammad Gharehzadeh

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Thin film nanocomposite membrane incorporated with palygorskite/chitin hybrid for forward osmosis desalination by Mamah, Stanley Chinedu

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Disaster management: A study on knowledge, attitude and practice of community health nurse by Ahayalimudin, Nurul'Ain, Ismail, Aniza, Mohd Saiboon, Ismail

“…Nurses who attended disaster-related education/training are more likely to have an adequate knowledge (p<0.001, AOR=3.511, 95% CI=2.097-5.881), portraying positive attitude (p<0.05, AOR=2.042, 95% CI=1.025-4.069) and having an adequate practice (p<0.001, AOR=4.080, 95% CI=2.326-7.156) towards disaster management as compared to those who does not have an opportunity to attend disaster-related education/training. …”
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Randomized controlled trial of standard versus double dose cotrimoxazole for childhood pneumonia in Pakistan by Rasmussen, Zeba A., Bari, Abdul, Qazi, Shamim, Rehman, Gul, Azam, Iqbal, Khan, SherBaz, Aziz, Farida, Rafi, Sadia, Roghani, Mehr Taj, Iqbal, Imran, Nagi, Abdul Ghaffar, Hussain, Waqar, Bano, Nahida, van Latum, late J.C., Khan, Mushtaq

“…Using multivariate analysis we found that treatment was more likely to fail in children who were not given the medicine correctly (P = 0.001), in those younger than 12 months (P = 0.004), those who had used antibiotics previously (P = 0.002), those whose respiratory rate was  20 breaths/minute above the age-specific cut-off point (P = 0.006), and those from urban areas (P = 0.042). …”
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The impact of fluid overload on mortality and acute kidney injury by Md Ralib, Azrina, Pickering, John W., Shaw, Geoffrey M., Endre, Zoltan H.

“…Reclassified AKI patients had longer ICU lengths of stay (p<0.02), and were 70% more likely to die in hospital than those not reclassified. …”
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Knowledge and perceptions towards cardiovascular disease prevention among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A review of current assessments and recommendations by Elnaem, Mohamed Hassan, Elrggal, Mahmoud, Nabeel, Syed, Naqvi, Atta Abbas, Hadi, Muhammad Abdul

“…Furthermore, patients were less likely to identify all CV risk factors indicating a lack of understanding of the multi-factorial contribution of CVD risk. …”
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The role of industry 4.0 applications on the relationship between green supply chain management practice and sustainable performance by Adam, Abba

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A Review of Research and Policy on Financial Abuse within Intimate Partner Relationships by Sharp-Jeffs, Nicola

“…Analysis of British Crime Survey data by Walby and Allen (2004) indicated that women who reported that it would be difficult to find £100 at short notice were three and a half times more likely to be subject to intimate partner violence. …”
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Using collaborative model to examine online persuasion through e-commerce website design: Comparative study between Gen X and Gen Y online shoppers in Malaysia by Loh, Yin Xia

“…Lazada and Shopee should emphasise on the implementation of the liking design technique under DSA when targeting Gen X users. …”
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Experimental evaluation of new pipe sleeve with weep holes for concrete leakage prevention by Wan Nazri, Wan Muhammad Hafizuddin

“…The mortar layer that frequently exposed to water or moisture is more likely to contain moisture in its layer. The example of area that is mostly exposed to water is the bathroom. …”
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Introducing conventional human resources practices as part of civil service reform in Qatar 2006-2016 by Al Khalifa, Nasser Mohammed

“…Among these, the findings showed the people management systems bore much closer resemblance to classic personnel management system. This negated any likely benefits of introducing HRM. The findings also found considerable differences between the national culture of Qatar and that of the West, from where the State drew many of its new ideas for reform. …”
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Single nucleotide polymorphisms of leptin and its receptor gene in type 2 diabetes patients among three major Malaysia ethnics by Al-Fahham, Layth Ahmed Ali

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Simultaneous oleophobic hydrophilic chitosan silica halloysite nanocomposite coating membrane for separation of oily wastewater by Wan Ikhsan, Syarifah Nazirah

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Exploring the social psychological processes of lone fatherhood after separation or divorce : a constructive grounded theory approach by Hovris, Anna

“…Research findings suggest that lone fathers often face difficulties that are linked to structural and personal factors. They also emphasise how gender stereotypes further influence their experiences. …”
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Stakeholder viewpoints on embedding employability in Higher Education by Conroy, Dom

“…Five themes were identified linked to the second section of analysis. These were titled: Theme 1: The systemic challenge to motivate and engage; Theme 2: Arenas beyond the classroom; Theme 3: Tailored approaches are better; Theme 4: Embedding professional collaboration; and Theme 5: Learning to know and manage the self. …”
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Strategies and public policy models of effective human capital, talents and workforce development : an investigation into the effectiveness of different scholarship programmes in t... by Barhama Al Afifi, Zayed Hassan

“…However, further in-depth assessment of individual institutions might be necessary in future to elicit such evidence and/or relationship links. Some results suggested that the scholarships offered by different ministries and departments will enable the transfer of skills and knowledge not only to individual award holders, but also to employers and relevant institutions. …”
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High speed end milling of single crystal silicon using diamond coated tools by Amin, A. K. M. Nurul, Dali, Mohd Hasani, Mahmud, Md. Asif

“…Negative rake angles are more likely to cause brittle to ductile transition when compared with the positive or zero degree rakes. …”
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