The end of the “time of the streets”: temporality in the life course of a Russian ex-gangster by Stephenson, Svetlana, Safin, Rustem

“…We address the different times in Tsigan’s life – his childhood, youth and adulthood, his time on the streets, his decision to leave the gang and his reflexions and memories of his past as reconstructed through the narratives presented at two different points of his biography. …”
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Life cycle cost analysis for the repair of a ferry terminal jetty structure by Sabtu@Othman, Hilyati

“…In a case study of a jetty structure, the analysis based on the total life cycle cost has recommended on a new deck replacement solution over the repair of existing deck…”
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Prevention, detection and penalization of electricity thefts in smart utility networks by rule-based and long short-term memory techniques by Otuoze, AbdulRahaman Okino

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Mutagenesis of Cellulose Synthase (CesA‑Like) gene in tomato using clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat/CAS9‑system by Samsulrizal, Nurul Hidayah

“…Conclusion: Nevertheless, there was no mutation recovered in the CesA-like gene, and this indicates that this gene product is likely essential for regeneration of plantlets from tissue culture.…”
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Corporate governance mechanisms and earnings management in Malaysian government linked companies. The impact of GLCs transformation policy by Mohamad, Muslim Har Sani, Abdul Rashid, Hafiz Majdi, Ali Mohammed Shawtari, Fekri

“…As the major shareholder, Malaysian Government in 2004 has embarked on the Government linked Companies (GLCs) transformation policy program that mainly emphasizes on enhancing the corporate governance mechanisms of the State owned Enterprises (SOEs) in order to enhance effectiveness of the board. …”
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Dynamic modelling of a single link flexible manipulator in vertical motion using swarm and genetic optimisation by Md. Zain, B. A., Tokhi, M. Osman, Toha, Siti Fauziah

“…In this research, particle swann optimisation (PSO) and genetic algorithm (GA) are used to model a single-link flexible manipulator. Investigations focus on characterizing the system from input torque to hub-angle, hub-velocity and end-point acceleration. …”
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An improved ITU-R rain attenuation prediction model over terrestrial microwave links in tropical region by Islam, Md Rafiqul, Abdulrahman, Yusuf A, Rahman, Tharek A

“…An improved approach of predicting rain attenuation cumulative distribution (CD) over terrestrial microwave links operating in tropical regions is presented in this article. …”
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A new geometrical approach to solve inverse kinematics of hyper redundant robots with variable link length by Jamali, Annisa, Khan, Md. Raisuddin, Rahman, Md. Mozasser

“…In this paper a new approach that generates a general algorithm for n-link hyper-redundant robot is presented. This method uses repetitively the basic inverse kinematics solution of a 2- link robot on some virtual links,where the virtual links are defined following some geometric proposition. …”
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Optimizing the preparation of Cross-Linked Enzyme Aggregates (CLEA)- amylase from supermeal worm (Zophobas morio) by Easa, Muhammad Noor, Yusof, Faridah

“…Cross-linked enzyme aggregates (CLEA) technology has been gaining more attention recently due to their advantages in industrial application. …”
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Cocoa pod husk, a new source of hydrolase enzymes for preparation of cross‑linked enzyme aggregate by Yusof, Faridah, Khanahmadi, Soofia, Amid, Azura, Mahmod, Safa Senan

“…The optimum condition of extraction is used for preparation of cross-linked enzyme aggregate (CLEA). For the production of immobilized biocatalyst, the technique of CLEA is considered as an effective technique for its industrially attractive advantages. …”
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Comparison of LQR and PSO-based state feedback controller for tracking control of a flexible link manipulaton by Solihin, Mahmud Iwan, Martono, Wahyudi, Legowo, Ari, Akmeliawati, Rini

“…In this paper, the state feedback control design problem for tracking control of a flexible link manipulator is considered. The calculation of state feedback control gains is conventionally handled by pole placement method or LQR method via Riccati equation. …”
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Rain fade and it's effect analysis for earth-to-satellite microwave link based on measured rainfall statistics in Bangladesh by Rashid, Mohammad Mahfujur, Islam, Md. Rafiqul, Alam, A. H. M. Zahirul, Khan, Sheroz, Khalifa, Othman Omran, Rahman, Md. Arafatur

“…The fast growth in communication systems has resulted congestion in lower frequency bands and microwave link designers are forced to explore higher and higher frequencies. …”
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COVID‐19 comorbidities, associated procoagulant extracellular vesicles and venous thromboembolisms: a possible link with ethnicity? by Inal, Jameel

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Biological factors linking ApoE ε4 variant and severe COVID-19 - letter to the Editor by Inal, Jameel

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Housing, health and affordable warmth: an investigation into the link between fuel poverty risk and the health of older people by Rudge, Janet

“…A significant positive correlation was found between the FPR and the EWMbR, adding to the evidence-base of links between fuel poverty and health. The mapped analysis is illustrated using GIS software, which is helpful for presenting multidisciplinary data and is a common epidemiological tool. …”
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Dynamic modelling of flexible link aerator with embedded holes to generate dissolved oxygen in tiger prawn pond by Zulkipli, Nazatul Erma

“…This aerator uses a new concept by using flexible link by implementing embedded holes in its design in. …”
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Haplotype analysis of long-tailed macaques in TNB Bukit Selambau, Peninsular Malaysia, leads to inferences of fissionfusion social structure by Mohd-Isa, Siti Nur Aliah, Abu-Hassan, Nor Amna, Osman, Nur Azimah, Mohamad Khairulmunir, Mohamad Khairulmunir, Md-Shukor, Aisah, Samsul-Bahri, Ayuni, Md-Nor, Shukor, Kayal Vizi Karuppannan, Kayal Vizi Karuppannan, Muhammad Abu Bakar Abdul-Latiff, Muhammad Abu Bakar Abdul-Latiff, Mohd-Ridwan, Abd Rahman, Md-Zain, Badrul Munir

“…Long-tailed macaques have been roaming near Tenaga National Berhad Bukit Selambau Solar (TBSS) causing human–macaque conflicts. …”
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Accelerating retail supply chain performance against pandemic disruption: adopting resilient strategies to mitigate the long-term effects by Sharma, Manu, Luthra, Sunil, Joshi, Sudhanshu, Kumar, Anil

“…Originality/value: This work sets out a comprehensive framework which will be helpful for accelerating RSCs performance against pandemic disruption by adopting resilient strategies to mitigate the long-term effects.…”
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Conceptualising alcohol consumption in relation to long-term health conditions: exploring risk in interviewee accounts of drinking and taking medications by Madden, Mary, Morris, Stephanie, Stewart, Duncan, Atkin, Karl, Gough, Brendan, McCambridge, Jim

“…The study objective is to explore how people conceptualise the risks posed to their own health from their concurrent alcohol and medicines use. Methods and findings: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a sample of 24 people in the North of England taking medication for long term conditions who drank alcohol twice a week or more often. …”
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5G mobile wireless access and digital channeling with RF over fiber for long-haul 64-QAM communication by Al Noor, Mazin, Virdee, Bal Singh, Ouazzane, Karim, Mariyanayagam, Dion, Benetatos, Harry, Hubenova, Svetla

“…Such high bit rates required by 5G systems for long-haul communication. This is accomplished by overcoming the limitation of single mode fibers (SMF) of power attenuation and chromatic dispersion. …”
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