English language competency for employment purposes: meeting the needs of the industry by Sarudin, lsarji, Zubairi, Ainol Madziah, Nordin, Mohamad Sahari, Tunku Ahmad, Tunku Badariah

“…The literature on employable graduates indicates that there is a considerable concern regarding the widening gap between the communication skills in English of job applicants and the English language competency required for employment.This paper presents the findings of a study to investigate the industry's perceptions of the importance of graduates' English language competency for employment purposes, the industry's assessment of graduates' English language competency and the industry's initiatives to enhance the English language competency of employees. …”
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The challenges of cloud computing in forensic science by Muhammad Ubaid Ullah, Raja, Buckley, Kevan, Garvey, Mary, Li, Jun

“…Finally the discussion and analysis, which is based on the study finding to consider the challenges provoke by the CC forensics science on our findings.…”
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Exploring demographic disparities in the mastery of higher-order thinking skills among primary school pupils by Yee Mei Heong, Yee Mei Heong, Mahmad, Mohd Faisal, Tee Tze Kiong, Tee Tze Kiong, Kok Boon Ching, Kok Boon Ching, Azid, Nurulwahida, Nur Rahma Putra, Andika Bagus

“…The findings showed that most primary pupils have a very low level of HOTS based on gender and socioeconomics (SES). …”
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How artists can develop their artwork, its market and deliver their creative content for virtual reality environments? by Kendal, Maureen, Mulla, Mehmet, Thomazi-Freitas, Elaine

“…This research investigates how artists, from traditional fine art and applied art backgrounds, can create innovative immersive and virtual art and build upon their tangible skills, through a digital pipeline and tools? Findings indicated opportunities to co-create partnerships, develop transferable design skills; and exhibitions which enable new markets and audiences.…”
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An evidence review of the connections between sexual exposure and contact sexual offending by Vera-Gray, Fiona, McGlynn, Clare

“…It also sets out implications of the findings for policing and recommendations for further research.…”
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Arabic ID-DGBL :an instructional design (ID) model for e-arabic teaching and learning by Sahrir, Muhammad Sabri, Zainuddin, Nurkhamimi, Wan Abdullah, Wan Najmuddin

“…Every mode of educational games has its own history of existing, design and development frameworks, related learning theories, evaluation frameworks, development tools, genres of different games, findings and implications on certain fields, learners, theories, and so on. …”
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The effect of geopolitical environment on the influence of crisis management in strategic planning process by Almudallal, Mohammed Waleed

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The performance evaluation criteria framework of green infrastucture for Malaysian local authorities by Bilal, Kamalludin

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The health needs of the Greek Cypriot people living in two London boroughs by Papadopoulos, Irena

“…The health and lifestyle survey provides statistical information which has not been available thus far, and whilst some of the findings should be viewed with caution, some are statistically significant and generalisable. …”
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Information for the single homeless and private tenants by London Irish Women's Centre, LIWC, Irish Women's Housing Action Group, IWHAG, Birtill, Angie

“…A 32-page printed booklet giving advice on finding a place to live in London and issues that may be encountered. …”
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Exploring the use of educational digital storytelling with multilingual and multicultural business students: implications for enhancing learners’ academic writing skills by Meletiadou, Eleni

“…The current study advanced the understanding of digital literacy development through EDS activities in multicultural and multilingual HE classrooms. The findings revealed that students improved their digital literacy regardless of their prior digital competence, enhanced their writing performance considerably through reflection on deep learning, and significantly increased their motivation. …”
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Stakeholder involvement in the selection of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)-focussed voluntary standards within the food / agri-business industry by Monks, Christopher

“…Regarding stakeholder theory, the findings recognise the conflicting views within stakeholder theory relating to the motivations of businesses that implement sustainable business practices. …”
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A mindful path to the COVID-19 pandemic: an approach to promote physical distancing behavior by Kumar, Sachin, Panda, Tapan, Kumar, Anil, Behl, Abhishek

“…Practical implications: The findings of the present could be a game-changer in restricting the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Management accounting and risk management practices in financial institutions by Abdul Rasid, Siti Zaleha, Abdul Rahman, Abdul Rahim

“…As for the risk management practices, most of the firms have either implemented a complete or partial Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework. The findings from the survey showed that management accounting practices related to financial statement and ratio analysis were perceived to contribute most towards risk management. …”
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Perceived Islamic work ethics and organisational commitment among Muslim engineers in Perak Tengah and Manjung district by Yushak, Mohamed Shamaun, Rajuddin, Adli Rafai Ahmad, Mohamed, Zakiah, Daud, Khairian Mohamad, Bawadi, Norfazilah, Sarif, Suhaimi Mhd

“…Thus, the findings rejected the claim that IWE is the barrier for productivity and work quality. …”
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Understanding ITO decisions and implementations in Malaysia public healthcare sector: the evidence from a pilot case study by Arshad, Yusri, Ahlan, Abdul Rahman

“…The research finds that public sector lacks IT resources competences and capabilities while relationship exchange varies from one case to another. …”
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Does the trade structure among the league of Arab states show potential for a successful regional economic integration? by Hamid, Zarinah, Mohd Amin, Ruzita, Md Saad, Norma

“…Therefore, based on the findings there is a need for these countries to realign their trade policies in order to promote a more favorable environment for the creation of the Pan-Arab Free Trade Area. …”
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Machine learning applications for sustainable manufacturing: a bibliometric-based review for future research by Jamwal, Anbesh, Agrawal, Rajeev, Sharma, Monica, Kumar, Anil, Kumar, Vikas, Garza-Reyes, Jose Arturo

“…Based on the findings, a ML-SM framework is proposed. The framework will be helpful to researchers, policymakers and practitioners to provide guidelines on the successful management of SM practices. …”
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The Best Practices of Mcdonald’s Malaysia: A Case Study of the National Dual Training System by Mohd Akmal Rohiat, Mohd Akmal Rohiat, Lai Chee Sern, Lai Chee Sern, Jailani Md Yunos, Jailani Md Yunos, Badaruddin Ibrahim, Badaruddin Ibrahim, Kahirol Md Salleh, Kahirol Md Salleh, Mohd Bekri Rahim, Mohd Bekri Rahim, Zulfadhli Rozali, Zulfadhli Rozali, Norhidayah Hamdan, Norhidayah Hamdan, Ilyana Janis, Ilyana Janis, Marzita Primus, Marzita Primus

“…From the thematic analysis, the findings highlight the best practices of McDonald’s Malaysia and the positive implications of the NDTS implementation. …”
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A meta-analysis of aquaculture technical efficiency studies by Narimah Samat, Narimah Samat, Kim Huat Goh, Kim Huat Goh, Kok Fong See, Kok Fong See, Rabiatul Adawiyah Ibrahim, Rabiatul Adawiyah Ibrahim, Ngai Weng Chan, Ngai Weng Chan, Mou Leong Tan, Mou Leong Tan, Lai Kuan Lee, Lai Kuan Lee, Ta Wee Seow, Ta Wee Seow, Muhammad Azizan Sabjan, Muhammad Azizan Sabjan

“…As a result of these investigations, the findings suggest the importance of selecting appropriate variables and sample sizes for efficiency estimates. …”
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