Modelling and integrating of experimental analysis for predicting the parameters of kenaf fibre-reinforced concrete beam-column joint by Ayeni, Ige Samuel, Mohamad Jamaludin, Yatim, Abdul Shukor Lim, Nor Hasanah

“…Kenaf fibre increased joint shear load, load at first crack, stiffness, ductility, ultimate load, and energy absorption by 4.89% to 28.5%, 10.12% to 34.1%, 6.65% to 10.74%, 14.71% to 52.06%, 10.52% to 25%, and 10% to 50.99%, respectively. These findings show that machine learning has clarified performance in the prediction aspect and proposed high accuracy of joint parameters.…”
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15th General Election: What are the Factors Determining the Electoral Results? by Mohd. Zain, Zawiyah, Ahmad, Zalinah, Othman, Zaheruddin, Ajis, Mohd Na'eim, Omar, Salmah

“…This study uses qualitative method via analysis of commentary and observation on the political landscape of Malaysia circa the date of the dissolution of parliament on 20th October until the polling day. The study finds that subsequent to the announcement of the 15th general election results, no one party had secured an easy majority victory resulting in a hung parliament. …”
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Analyzing the Fragmented Sri Lankan Muslim Politics in Post-Ashraff Era by Yusoff, Mohamad Agus, Sarjoon, Athambawa, Mohd. Zain, Zawiyah

“…The leadership crisis and regionalism also negatively influenced the politics of SLMC and other Muslim parties in post-Ashraff era. This study also finds that unifying splinter-groups, reforming party structure and procedures, and redefining goals and path of achieving them would not only strengthen the politics of SLMC and other Muslim political parties but also would give a new brand for Muslim minority politics in Sri Lanka…”
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Examining the Empirical Model of Malaysian Youth Motivation in Political Participation: The Three-Culture Perspective (S/O 14182) by Halim, Haslina, Mohamad, Bahtiar, Dalib, Syarizan, Abdu, Shamsu Dauda

“…Furthermore, the results also indicate that political knowledge mediates the relationship between perceived information quality, political interest and political participation. Findings from the study validate the research propositions on the factors contributing towards Malaysian youth political participation. …”
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An Integrated Approach for Techno-Economic and Environmental Analysis of Power Generation from Pineapple Waste (S/O: 14486) by Omar, Salmah, Mohd Shafie, Shafini, Hami, Norsiah, Othman, Zakirah, Numan, Hariths, Nurwandi, Luthfi, Bachtiar, Iyan

“…The qualitative method through the interview and reports or content analysis was used in this research. The study's findings found that pineapple waste had a high potential for energy production, with 9857.6 tonnes of pineapple waste generating 9,918,177.4 kWh of electricity. …”
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Optimization Of CIPP Evaluation Model as An Escalation of Educational-Industrial Collaboration Program by Rizal, Fahmi, Verawardina, Unung, Nadawina, Nadia, Sutadji, Eddy, Kuntadi, Iwa, Mohd Nawi, Mohd Nasrun

“…Both qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques are applied, including descriptive analysis, difference tests using two-way ANOVA, and factor analysis tests using the SMART PLS application. Based on the findings, it is concluded that the evaluation results encompass the Context, Input, Process, Product (CIPP) variables in an ideal vocational school-university-industry collaboration model. …”
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Mechanical, Durability and Thermal Properties of Foamed Concrete Reinforced with Synthetic Twisted Bundle Macro-Fibers by Othuman Mydin, Md Azree, Mohd Nawi, Mohd Nasrun, Omar, Roshartini, Dulaimi, Anmar, Mohammed Najm, Hadee, Mahmood, Shaker, Sabri, Mohanad Muayad Sabri

“…Compression, flexural, splitting tensile, flow table, porosity, water absorption and thermal conductivity tests were conducted to establish the thermal, mechanical and durability properties of SF-reinforced FC. The findings imply that the integration of SF into FC results in a significant enhancement of the material’s strength and thermal conductivity properties while simultaneously lowering the material’s capacity for water absorption and porosity. …”
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Developing Industrial Energy Co2 Emission Taxation using An Environmental Input-Output Framework and its Economic Impacts (S/O 13814) by Harun, Mukaramah, Ahmad, Siti Aznor, Zamzuri Noor, Mohd Saifoul, Che Mat, Siti Hadijah, Fadzim, Wan Roshidah

“…The aggressive emission reduction would bring high welfare loss with the reduction in real incomes. Thus, our findings suggest that the carbon tax would be a worthwhile policy in climate change mitigation if the excessive public revenues from the tax collection could be directed to more socially benefited programs…”
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Surfactant effects in functionalized multiwall carbon nanotube-filled phase change materials by M. Arif Fikri, ., Pandey, A. K., Rajamony, Reji Kumar, Sharma, Kamal, Kalidasan B., ., Mahendran, Samykano, Buddhi, D., Tyagi, V. V.

“…A two-step technique was employed to prepare nano enhanced phase change material (NePCM), with subsequent assessment of its thermophysical properties. Findings reveal a remarkable enhancement in thermal conductivity, with a staggering 150.7 % at 1.0 wt% FMWCNT without surfactant and a substantial 110.2 % improvement in the presence of surfactant. …”
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Experimental investigation of carbon-based nano-enhanced phase change materials assimilated photovoltaic thermal system: Energy, exergy and environmental assessment by Rajamony, Reji Kumar, Kumar Pandey, Adarsh Kumar, Nurhanis Sofiah, Abd Ghafar, Paw, Johnny Koh Siaw, Suraparaju, Subbarama Kousik, Fatehmulla, Amanullah, Chopra, Kapil, Samykano, Mahendran, Farade, Rizwan A.

“…Additionally, carbon mitigation and carbon credit gain for all configurations were discussed. Significant Findings: The NePHACM formulation significantly enhanced the system's thermal conductivity by 104%, reduced PV temperature, and improved both electrical and thermal energy production. …”
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Kindlin-3 mediates integrin αLβ2 outside-in signaling, and it interacts with scaffold protein receptor for activated-c kinase 1 (RACK1) by Cornvik, Tobias Carl, Ruedl, Christiane, Feng, Chen, Li, Yan Feng, Yau, Yin Hoe, Lee, Hui-Shan, Tang, Xiao-Yan, Xue, Zhi-Hong, Zhou, Yi-Chao, Lim, Wei-Min, Shochat, Susana Geifman, Tan, Suet Mien

“…We also show that kindlin-3 co-localizes with RACK1 in polarized SKW3 cells and human T lymphoblasts. Our findings suggest that kindlin-3 plays an important role in integrin αLβ2 outside-in signaling.…”
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3D printed bio-models for medical applications by Yap, Yee Ling, Tan, Edgar Yong Sheng, Tan, Joel Heang Kuan, Peh, Zhen Kai, Low, Xue Yi, Yeong, Wai Yee, Tan, Colin Siang Hui, Laude, Augustinus

“…The process flow and 3D printed models were analysed. Findings - The data acquisition and 3D printing process affect the overall printing resolution. …”
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Anisotropic hair keratin-dopamine composite scaffolds exhibit strain-stiffening properties by Zhao, Zhitong, Chua, Huei Min, Goh, Bernice Huan Rong, Lai, Hui Ying, Tan, Shao Jie, Moay, Zi Kuang, Setyawati, Magdiel Inggrid, Ng, Kee Woei

“…Moreover, anisotropic HHK-ODA scaffolds guided cell growth in alignment with the defined microstructure as shown by the highly organized cytoskeletal networks and nuclei distribution. The findings suggest that HHK-ODA scaffolds, with strain-stiffening properties, biocompatibility and bioactivity, have the potential to be applied as biomimetic matrices for soft tissue regeneration.…”
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Electrochemical polymerase chain reaction using electroactive graphene oxide nanoparticles as detection labels by Ang, Wei Li, Seah, Xin Yun, Koh, Puay Ching, Caroline, Caroline, Bonanni, Alessandra

“…From that, the extrapolated cycle threshold value showed a linear relationship with the initial number of copies of target DNA. Through the findings, electroactive nanocarbon material demonstrated high potential as electrochemical label for PCR, with the electrochemical signals produced directly correlated to the amount of PCR product. …”
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Direct reuse of electronic plastic scraps from computer monitor and keyboard to direct stem cell growth and differentiation by Shi, Pujiang, Tan, Chiew Kei, Wu, Zhuoran, Gabriel, Jean-Christophe P., Srinivasan, Madhavi, Lee, Jong-Min, Tay, Chor Yong

“…Interestingly, compared to commercial tissue-culture treated plastics and in a competitive adipogenic and osteogenic differentiation environment, ADSCs cultured on the keyboard and light diffuser plastics favoured bone cells formation while the grating-like microstructures of the prismatic sheet promoted fat cells differentiation via the process of contact guidance. Our findings point to the real possibility of utilizing discarded computer plastics as a "waste-to-resource" material to programme stem cell fate without further processing nor biochemical modification, thus providing an innovative second-life option for E-plastics from personal computers.…”
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Systematic study of short circuit activation on the performance of PEM fuel cell by Zhang, Caizhi, Liu, Hao, Zeng, Tao, Chen, Jiawei, Lin, Pengfeng, Deng, Bo, Liu, Fujian, Zheng, Yifeng

“…However, the smallest impact is short-circuit interval. Another finding is that the five activation parameters are not independent, so the optimal activation parameter value needs to be analyzed in combination with the operating conditions. …”
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The cancellation heuristic in intertemporal choice shifts people's time preferences by Sengupta, Arjun, Savani, Krishna

“…Furthermore, we provide evidence of the underlying mechanism-people's intertemporal decisions shifted to a greater extent in the cancellation condition, particularly if their marginal utility diminished faster. The findings indicate that two features of human psychology-diminishing marginal utility and the cancellation heuristic-can be simultaneously utilized to nudge people to make decisions that would be better for them in the long run.…”
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Conditional disruption of AMP kinase in dopaminergic neurons promotes Parkinson's disease-associated phenotypes in vivo by Hang, Liting, Wang, Ziyin, Foo, Aaron S. C., Goh, Geraldine, Choong, Huey Ching, Thundyil, John, Xu, Shengli, Lam, Kong-Peng, Lim, Kah-Leong

“…Taken together, these findings highlight the importance of neuronal energy homeostasis by AMPK in PD and position AMPK pathway as an attractive target for future therapeutic exploitation.…”
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Value-added products from thermochemical treatments of contaminated e-waste plastics by Das, Pallab, Gabriel, Jean-Christophe P., Tay, Chor Yong, Lee, Jong-Min

“…A basic framework of the existing processes has been established by reviewing the most interesting findings in recent times and the prospects that they open in the field recycling of e-waste plastics.…”
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Facial action unit detection using attention and relation learning by Shao, Zhiwen, Liu, Zhilei, Cai, Jianfei, Wu, Yunsheng, Ma, Lizhuang

“…Attention mechanism has recently attracted increasing attentions in the field of facial action unit (AU) detection. By finding the region of interest of each AU with the attention mechanism, AU-related local features can be captured. …”
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