The impact and effectiveness of local content policy on oil exploration and production in Brazil by de Almeida, E, Martinez-Prieto, D

“…Despite the significant evolution of this policy in recent years, several improvements are needed to balance the objectives of promoting industrialization with the competitiveness of oil exploration and production activity in Brazil. …”

Modelling Malaysia air quality data using Bayesian Structural Time Series models by Aeshah Mohammed, Mohd Aftar Abu Bakar, Mahayaudin M. Mansor, Noratiqah Mohd Ariff

“…The study utilized air quality time-series data spanning two years, from June 2017 to July 2019, obtained from the Malaysian Department of Environment (DOE). …”
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Development of geography alternative assessment module for Malaysia secondary school by Hanifah Mahat, Nasir Nayan, Yazid Saleh, Muhammad Hariz Muhamad Adnan, Nuraini Sawal, Saiyidatina Balkhis Norkhaidi

“…The interview method included three Geography teachers with over ten years of teaching experience, while the document analysis method focused on Form One’s Geography Standard Document for Curriculum and Assessment (DSKP) and the Classroom Assessment Handbook. …”
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Exploring farmers’ perspectives on agroforestry practices in Rangamati Hill tracts of Bangladesh by Setu Chakma, Mithun Kumar Ghosh, Md Mahbub Alam, Ajnabi Sultana, Eco Talukder, Netui Chakma

“…According to the survey results, majority of the respondents were from the Chakma community, predominantly male, in their middle age, had a secondary level of education, had a medium annual income with medium sized land, more than 20 years of average farming experience, less training and occasional cosmopolitan behavior and extension media contact. …”
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Recent progress in benzimidazole and quinoxaline dyes based on dye-sensitized solar cell: a comprehensive overview by Nassar, Maadh F., Abdulmalek, Emilia, Ismail, Mohd F., Alang Ahmad, Shahrul Ainliah, Abdulkreem-Alsultan, G.

“…Due to their benefits like low cost, simple processing, mass production, and effective conversion of solar energy into electrical energy, dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) devices have garnered a lot of attention in the scientific community over the past few years. It is well known that the architecture and composition of the photosensitizers play a key role in improving the functioning of the DSSC. …”

Prevalence and associated factors of lipohypertrophy in insulin-injected patients with diabetes in selected primary care clinics in Peninsular Malaysian: a cross-sectional study by Alias, Siti Hawa, Teng, Cheong Lieng, Devaraj, Navin Kumar, Amirrudin, Saadatunnoor, Abd Latib, Noor Rawaida, Chong, Fui Yee, Yussof, Syamimi, Mohamad Din, Mohamad Danial, Lim, Poon Wah

“…Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among adults aged ≥18 years with type 1 or 2 diabetes treated with insulin for at least 6 months at six selected public primary care clinics in Malaysia. …”
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The prevalence of mental health among Malaysian university students by Arifin, Suhaili, Abdullah, Siti Salina, Omar, Nor Ezdianie, Mohamed, Nurshuhada, Mohamad Yusop, Yusni, Hamdul Hadi, Noor Muthmainnah

“…The mental health among university students should be given close, and more proper, attention due to the fact that they are the national asset in years to come. Life in the university can be pressurizing to the students as they have to grapple with the process of adaptation, family separation, relationship issues, financial issues, health issues and many others. …”
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Knowledge, awareness and perception of human papillomavirus testing among staff in a public university in Malaysia by Yun-Vern, Amanda C, Mazlan, Nor Fadlina, Nizaruddin, Muhammad Haziq, Dasrilsyah, Rima

“…Introduction: HPV testing has been introduced in Malaysia for nearly 10 years. However, the Malaysian population are largely unaware of its availability and significance in the prevention of cervical cancer. …”
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A technique for measuring the density and complexity of understorey vegetation in tropical forests by Marsden, Stuart J., Fielding, Alan H., Mead, Claire, Hussin, M.Zakaria

“…We describe the method using a sample dataset of photographs taken at 28 stations in primary forest and forest that had been logged selectively eight years previously, at the Danum Valley Field Centre in lowland Borneo. …”
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Using biothesiometer, Neuropathy Symptom Score, and Neuropathy Disability Score for the early detection of peripheral neuropathy: a cross-sectional study by Mooi, Ching Siew, Lee, Kai Wei, Yusof Khan, Abdul Hanif Khan, Devaraj, Navin Kumar, Cheong, Ai Theng, Hoo, Fan Kee, Sulaiman, Wan Aliaa Wan, Loh, Wei Chao, Jian, Leong Yong, Hui, Teh Xian, Ramachandran, Vasudevan

“…Participants had an average age of 40.6 ± 12.9 years and were mostly of Chinese ethnicity (54.1%). …”
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Exploring the subjective well-being of elderly Orang Seletar indigenous people in Johor, Malaysia by Rosnon, Mohd Roslan, Abdul Razak, Muhammad Afiq, Jalaludin, Muhamad Luqmanudin, Dahamat Azam, Mohamad Naqiuddin

“…An exploratory case study research design is implemented in this qualitative study. 15 informants who participated in an in-depth interview session in Kampung Bakar Batu Perling, Johor Bahru, and aged 50 years old and above. Based on the findings of the study, there were seven major themes in discussing the concept of SWB which are (i) sufficiency; (ii) comfort; (iii) satisfaction; (iv) preference/favorite; (v) happiness; (vi) tranquillity and (vii) awareness. …”
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Characteristics of Chinese higher education EFL teachers' behaviors based on technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) by Yang, Mingxing, Jeyaraj, Joanna Joseph, Ahmad, Norhakimah Khaiessa, Yang, Wei

“…Technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) is pivotal for enhancing both learning and teaching processes, and it has garnered a share of scholarly attention in recent years, although few quantitative studies have been found on English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers of higher education in Guizhou, China. …”
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The association of physical activity against depression among Universiti Putra Malaysia undergraduate medical students-a cross sectional study by Lynncilla, Shakira, Koh, Eugene, Chong, Seng Choi

“…Results: In a study of 251 medical students split into pre-clinical and clinical groups, the latter were older (23.2 vs 20.3 years) and generally had lower physical activity levels, especially in transport, domestic and leisure activities. …”
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Psychological impacts of COVID-19 on the general population of Iran by Abolfathi Momtaz, Yadollah, Zanjari, Nasibeh, Delbari, Ahmad, Foroughan, Mahshid

“…Results: The mean age of the respondents was 34.62±11.86 years. The most frequent perceived feelings were boredom (n=764, 44.0%), nostalgia (n=704, 40.6%), worry (n=613, 35.3%), and nervousness (n=591, 34.1%). …”
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Effects of functional training on tennis-specific physical fitness and functional movement screen in junior tennis players by Xiao, Wensheng, Bai, Xiaorong, Soh, Kim Geok, Zhang, Yang

“…Methods Trained tennis players (mean age: 16.6 years) were assigned to a traditional training group (n = 20) or functional training group (n = 20). …”
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Risk analysis of work posture and body mass index to musculoskeletal disorders among librarians at Universitas Airlangga by Nugraha, Adellian, Widajati, Noeroel, Guan, Ng Yee, Febriyanto, Eka Cahya, Oktavia, Nurul Dewi

“…The statistical test results indicate a strong and positive correlation between work posture and MSDs complaints (r = 0.444), while a weak and positive correlation was found between BMI)(r = 0.222) and years of service (r = 0.158) with musculoskeletal disorders complaints. …”
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Mechanical properties of novel hybrid bamboo fibre/ aluminium mesh reinforced polymer composite by Ismail, Nik Ainun Nik, Halip, Juliana Abdul, Roslan, Mohd Nazrul, Ismail, Al Emran, Baharuddin, Norhazaedawati, Kamarudin, Khairu, Shaari, Muhammad Farid

“…Bamboo fibres are one of the sustainable lignocellulosic resources explored for polymer composites in recent years. Research has shown that bamboo fibres have the potential to be used in a variety of critical applications. …”
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Alkylglycerol: not abundant but promising functional lipid by Wang, Hai-Long, Tan, Chin Ping, Liu, Yuanfa, Xu, Yong-Jiang

“…Background: Alkylglycerols are a special class of functional ether lipids. In recent years, these functional lipids have garnered significant attention due to their unique biological functions, such as anti-obesity, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cardiovascular disease properties. …”
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Constipation and quality of life among non-academic staffs in school of health science, Universiti Sains Malaysia by Sonny, Damia Batrisyia Mohd

“…A total of 78 non-academic staff aged between 18-65 ages years old under different programmes in SHS, that fulfilled inclusion criteria involved in this study. …”
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Quality of life and compliance with fluid restriction among hemodialysis patients in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia by Mohamad, Siti Aniza

“…As the increasing of hemodialysis patients over the years in Malaysia, it is crucial all hemodialysis patients to comply the treatment regimens of hemodialysis (diet, fluid restriction, medication) to stabilize their quality of life. …”
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