Bisexual identity concealment for marital harmony: cultural and religious pressures in Malaysia by Mohd Rafizey Dalin, Nur Hafizah Yusoff, Azlina Abdullah

“…The data were analyzed through thematic analysis. The findings reveal that societal expectations, fear of divorce, and family reputation are key factors influencing their decision to hide their sexual orientation. …”
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Characteristics of board and shariah board on risk-taking and performance: evidence from Takaful operators in Malaysia by Ainulashikin Marzuki, Nurul Nazlia Jamil, Muhamad Azhari Wahid, Wan Amalina Wan Abdullah

“…The study analyse data from 15 TOs from 2012 to 2021, resulting in a total of 124 firm-years of observations using panel data regression techniques. The key findings are a higher proportion of women on BOD leads to less risk-taking, while larger SB with more PhD members encourage it. …”
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Food insecurity and coping strategies index among low-income households in Klang Valley, Malaysia by Ahmad Azuddin, Ainatul Husna, Ramli, Nurul Nadia, Shamsudin, Mad Nasir, Buda, Mark

“…Four dimensions namely; dietary change, shortterm measures to increase household food availability, short-term measures to reduce the number of people to feed, and rationing strategies were use to establish the Coping Strategies Index (CSI). The findings of this study suggested that 11.36%, 43.21%, 38.75% and 6.68% of the respondents were using low, mildly, moderately and severely coping strategies, respectively. …”
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Equivalence in translation: balancing act between source and target cultures in Dream of the Red Chamber by Tian, Dandan, Abdullah, Muhammad Alif Redzuan, Wong, Ling Yann

“…The research methodology includes a comparative analysis of selected passages from the original text and their counterparts in multiple English translations, assessing how different translators have approached key cultural and linguistic elements. Findings reveal that achieving equivalence in translation extends beyond literal word-for-word translation; it encompasses a deeper understanding and interpretation of the source culture’s socio-cultural and historical intricacies. …”
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Implementation of metacognitive reading strategies to improve English reading ability: a systematic review by Kan, Tang, Noordin, Nooreen, Ismail, Lilliati

“…By using certain search keywords, a total of 20 articles concerning the implementation of metacognitive reading strategies for improving English reading comprehension ability were identified from databases that included Scopus, Science Direct, Web of Science, Academic Search Complete, and the Education Resources Information Center. The synthesis of findings indicate a prevalent use of the Metacognitive Awareness of Reading Strategies Inventory and its revised editions, along with a notable emphasis on problem-solving strategies. …”
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Public willingness to pay for an entrance fee at the newly proposed Marine protected area in Malacca by Ahmad Sufi, Ayu Naqibah, Matthew, Nitanan Koshy, Japry, Julia Aqila, Nik Ab Rahim, Nik Nor Rahimah, Ya'Cob, Mohd Rusli, Abdurofi, Ilmas

“…Questionnaires were used to obtain responses from 405 participants via convenience sampling at the entrance point of the proposed new MPA in Umbai. Findings of this study indicated a generally positive perception of the proposed marine park. …”

Evaluation of drilling by induced delamination of hybrid biocomposites reinforced with natural fibers: a statistical analysis by RSM by Elhadi, Abdelmalek, Amroune, Salah, Slamani, Mohamed, Jawaid, Mohammad, Koklu, Ugur, Bidi, Tarek

“…Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was used to select drilling settings by validating experimentally obtained data and predicting the behavior of the structure based on cutting circumstances. The findings indicated that the most effective cutting parameters for minimizing delamination are achieved using the HSS drill bit, namely at lower feed and rotational speeds. …”

Factors influencing college students’ learning intention to online teaching videos during the pandemic in China by Hao, Yinhua, Zeng, Xiangmin, Yasin, Megat Al Imran, Boon Sim, Ng

“…It is expected that the findings will provide references for studies on online teaching resources and online learning.…”
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A study of staff pre-evacuation behaviors in a Malaysian hotel by Noumeur, Abdelmoutaleb, Lovreglio, Ruggiero, Md Said, Mohamad Syazarudin, Mohd Tohir, Mohd Zahirasri, Baharudin, Mohd Rafee, Mohamed Yusoff, Hamdan

“…The study categorizes theactions performed by the hotel staff into sequences and analyses them based oninfluencing factors. The findings indicate that instead of immediately evacuating inresponse to emergency notification, the hotel staff engage in various actions. …”
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Fintech renaissance: powering efficiency in Asian banking through country competitiveness by Chowdhury, Mozaffar Alam, Ni, Soh Wei, Abdul Rahim, Norhuda, Johari, Jalila

“…The validated data satisfied the criteria for stationary, serial autocorrelation, heteroscedasticity, homogeneity, and multicollinearity. The findings show that Fintech significantly improves bank efficiency with the mediating effect of country competitiveness. …”
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Is AI better than humans? unveiling the boundary conditions under which virtual influencers outperform human influencers in endorsing sustainable products by Yan, Xu, Huam, Hon Tat, Sade, Abu Bakar

“…Through two studies (N = 1097), we investigate the impact of influencer type, advertising appeals, and product involvement on consumer purchase intentions and brand attitudes. Our findings reveal that, in low-involvement product scenarios with emotional appeals, HIs are more effective, while in high-involvement product scenarios featuring rational appeals, VIs exhibit superior effectiveness. …”
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Corporate governance and capital structure decisions: moderating role of inside ownership by Chowdhury, Suman Paul, Ahmed, Riyashad, Debnath, Nitai Chandra, Ali, Nafisa, Bhowmik, Roni

“…This result is consistent with the existing theory and previous findings. After the introduction of corporate governance guidelines, the inside owners’ effect on board size and board independence became substantial, indicating that corporate governance guidelines with the moderating role of inside ownership play a significant role in capital structure decisions in Bangladeshi listed firms.…”
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An empirical study of auditors’ efforts, audit technology and impact on tax auditors’ performance by Ahmad, Mohmad Hazar, Mustapha, Mazlina, Yusri, Yusniyati, Kharuddin, Saira

“…This study provides valuable insights for policymakers by identifying key factors that influence audit effectiveness and the performance of tax auditors. These findings can inform the development of targeted policies aimed at enhancing tax compliance and strengthening regulatory frameworks. …”
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Spatiotemporal analysis of agricultural drought severity and hotspots in Somaliland by Omar, Abdillahi Osman, Alasow, Ahmed Abdiaziz, Farah, Abdiweli Ali, Shahid, Shamsuddin

“…Temporal analysis of NDVI deviations confirmed prolonged vegetation stress from 2015 to 2018, with notable improvement in 2020 and 2021. The findings underscore Somaliland's vulnerability to recurrent droughts, emphasizing the urgent need for targeted interventions and adaptive management strategies to enhance resilience in this semi-arid region.…”
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Identification of microorganisms associated with sea cucumbers in Johor coastal seawater by Solehin, Siti Najihah, Kamarudin, Kamarul Rahim, Badrulhisham, Nur Sabrina, Mohamed Rehan, Aisyah

“…Among these species, Chryseobacterium sp., Sphingomonas sp., and Pseudoxanthomonas sp. were first reported as part of the pigment-producing microorganisms found in sea cucumbers in Malaysia. Thus, these findings offer a novel insight into pigment-producing microorganisms in sea cucumbers and their potential as natural alternatives for colourants.…”
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Confinement practices among postnatal mothers in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia by Hong, Angela Lee Leh

“…This study shows that more than half of the respondents had 30-40 days of confinement period (52.9%). The findings also demonstrated that more than half of the respondents had a massage (85.7%), consumed traditional herbs/ jamu (50.7%), and had restrictions to go out (58.8%) during the confinement period. …”
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Quality of life among patients with lower limb osteoarthritis in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia by Nazeri, Nuranis Milani Ahmad

“…Lastly, there is no significant association between the sociodemographic characteristics with social support and social functioning. In conclusion, the findings of this study showed that the quality of life among patients with lower limb osteoarthritis was the worst in pain domain and the best in social functioning.…”
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Fatigue and sleep quality among cancer patients receiving chemotherapy in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia by Phey, Cheong Phey

“…Pearson's Correlation indicated a significant correlation between fatigue levels and sleep quality [r= .467, p = .001] among cancer patients receiving chemotherapy at Hospital USM. In summary, the findings of the study can be used as a basis for determining fatigue levels and sleep quality among cancer patients in the Malaysian healthcare setting.…”
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Knowledge of autism spectrum disorder among parents in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia by Diah, Nazihah Mohmad

“…The level of knowledge regarding ASD was significantly associated with gender (p=0.008), educational level (p=0.002), and monthly income (p=0.004). The findings underscore the significant role that educational level and socio-economic status play in shaping parental understanding of autism. …”
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Knowledge and practice of periconceptional use of folic acid among primigravida mothers in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia by Roslan, Siti Nur Adila

“…In conclusion, the study finding demonstrated that primigravida mothers in Hospital USM have insufficient knowledge on the periconceptional use of folic acid and its management and could benefit from additional health education and campaign on that issue so that they are more knowledgeable and more competent in practice folic acid.…”
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