A conceptual framework of the impact of Arabic spring on efficiency, intellectual capital, and corporate governance of Islamic banks by Abdalghani, Ayat Nader Yousef, Othman, Rafidah, Abdul Rasid, Siti Zaleha, Mohammad Alsharif, Mohammad Alsharif

“…The importance of efficiency research in the banking sector has increased over the years as all banks strive to be efficient by minimizing inputs such as costs and maximizing outputs such as profit. …”
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Predicting Outcomes of Preterm Neonates Post Intraventricular Hemorrhage by Vignolle, Gabriel A., Bauerstätter, Priska, Schönthaler, Silvia, Nöhammer, Christa, Olischar, Monika, Berger, Angelika, Kasprian, Gregor, Langs, Georg, Vierlinger, Klemens, Goeral, Katharina

“…This study explores the potential of explainable machine learning models based on targeted liquid biopsy proteomics data to predict outcomes in preterm neonates with IVH. In recent years, research has focused on leveraging advanced proteomic technologies and machine learning to improve prediction of neonatal complications, particularly in relation to neurological outcomes. …”
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Increased consumption of unsaturated fatty acids improves body composition in a hypercholesterolemic Chinese population by Haldar, Sumanto, Ponnalagu, Shalini, Osman, Farhana, Tay, Shia Lyn, Wong, Long Hui, Jiang, Yuan Rong, Leow, Melvin Khee-Shing, Henry, Christiani Jeyakumar

“…We investigated the effects of two separate Asian-based oil blends, rich in unsaturated fats, made from refined rice bran, sesame, and flaxseed oils, in comparison with refined olive oil, on body composition using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), from an 8-week, parallel design, randomized trial in 66 men (58.7 ± 5.71 years old, 23.0 ± 2.38 kg/m2) and 69 postmenopausal women (59.1 ± 5.34 years old, 21.7 ± 2.52 kg/m2), with borderline hypercholesterolemia. …”
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Exploring biomechanical variations in ankle joint injuries among Latin dancers with different stance patterns: utilizing OpenSim musculoskeletal models by Gao, Xiangli, Xu, Datao, Baker, Julien S, Teo, Ee-Chon, Liang, Minjun, Gu, Yaodong

“…Method: A group of 21 FT dancers (mean age 23.50 (S.D. 1.12) years) was compared to a group of 21 ET dancers (mean age 23.33 (S.D. 0.94) years), performing the kicking movements of the Jive in response to the corresponding music. …”
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Advanced nanostructured materials : wide-band-gap oxides based magnetic semiconductors by Xing, Guozhong

“…Nanomaterials and Spintronics are focuses of research over the past ten years. The conjunction of electron spin with the charge manipulation in the semiconductor could lead to a whole new era in information technology, called semiconductor spintronics. …”
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Intersection between individual, household, environmental and system level factors in defining risk and resilience for children in Kenya’s ASAL: A qualitative study by Chongwo, EJ, Aoko, B, Kaniala, M, Esala, M, Magoma, P, Njoroge, E, Nyamanya, S, Marangu, J, Khamis, A, Ng’asike, J, Huizink, AC, Abubakar, A

“…Results: The mean age of the participants was 44years (SD = 11 years). The findings, viewed through the lens of Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory, reveal a complex interplay of contextual factors impacting children’s development. …”

Evaluation of naturally occurring IgG anti-Vi antibody titers as predictors and correlates of typhoid fever in Dhaka, Bangladesh by Khanam, F, Rickett, NY, Ahmmed, F, Islam, MT, Mbae, CK, Im, J, Aziz, AB, Ongadi, B, Chowdhury, F, Khan, AI, Akter, A, Firoj, MG, Rahman, SIA, Haile, K, Park, SE, Mwebia, MB, Mwangi, M, Ngugi, B, Behute, MG, Kering, K, Agampodi, S, Kanungo, S, Liu, X, Pollard, AJ

“…A positive correlation was observed between IgG anti-Vi titers and age (correlation coefficient 0·35; p < 0·001), with a stepwise increase in detectable antibodies by age, ranging from 12·0% (280/2,333) in children under 5 years to 54·2% (463/854) in individuals 50 years and older (p < 0·001). …”

Stroke incidence in heart failure and atrial fibrillation: population cohort study by Jones, N, Smith, M, Lay-Flurrie, S, Yang, Y, Hobbs, R, Taylor, C

“…</p> <br> <p><strong>Methods:</strong> We identified 2,381,941 people aged ≥45 years in the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (2000-2018). …”

ILMU MENJULANG ANGKASA BUDI SEHARUM KASTURI / by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 495834

“…A test of maturity of a university is its involvement in research and development because R & D activities are directly linked to new knowledge areas and broaden the knowledge base. In its early years, UTM could afford only to concentrate on teaching and learning but now it has successfully produced some research results and intellectual properties that could contribute to the generation of income and wealth for the nation. …”

China Internet Development Report 2019 : Blue Book for World Internet Conference / by Chinese Academy of Cyberspace Studies issuing body 643062, World Internet Conference (2020) 643063, CCTB Translation Service, translator 643064

“…This book systematically summarizes China Internet development over the past 25 years, highlighting its strong impact on China's economy and society, and discussing the Chinese people's transition from beneficiaries and participants to builders, contributors and joint maintainers of cyberspace development. …”

Mastery / by Greene, Robert, author 376350, Penguin Random House (Online service) 655978

“…Learn the secrets of the field you have chosen, submit to a rigorous apprenticeship, absorb the hidden knowledge possessed by those with years of experience, surge past competitors to surpass them in brilliance, and explode established patterns from within. …”
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OLIVER TWIST / by Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870, author 457349

“…Oliver Twist is born in the harsh confines of a workhouse, his mother expiring in childbirth, his father unknown. After enduring years of brutal treatment, Oliver runs away to London, where he falls in with a band of child pickpockets led by the villainous Fagin. …”

REVENGE IN VIOLENT HUES / by Nadiah Zakaria, author 655918

“…Amalia Maganti can communicate with ghosts ever since the mysterious death of her father six years ago. On the night of her 18th birthday, she discovers that her father’s paintings are portals to the hidden realm—a direct entry to the different parts of Gemerlapan, right beneath her abusive mother’s nose. …”

Review of mobile application performance evaluation to enhance selection and prediction in mobile app development by Aleem, Muhammad, Noorhuzaimi, Mohd Noor, Ali, Ehtesham, Ibrahim, Hassan, Al Mamun, Mohd Abdullah, Bashir, Muhammad Talha

“…This comprehensive review synthesizes findings from the past four years, proposing an integrated structure to leverage predictive analytics for anticipating user needs, user sentiment analysis for understanding customer preferences, and feature prioritization for optimizing application development. …”
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Manipulation in the in situ growth design parameters of aqueous zinc-based electrodes for batteries: The fundamentals and perspectives by Nurul Akmal, Che Lah

“…Precise exploitation of the growth of Zn metal anode in a power converter system has re-emerged as one of the technological interests that have surged globally in the past 5 years, specifically to improve the practical use of deep cycling metal batteries. …”
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A comprehensive review of state-of-the-art optical methods for methane gas detection by Khandaker, Sayma, Nurulain Nadhirah, Shaipizaman, Hasan, Md Mahmudul, Mohd Amir Shahlan, Mohd Aspar, Hadi, Manap

“…Methane (CH₄), a potent greenhouse gas, significantly contributes to climate change and global warming. Its impact over 100 years surpasses carbon dioxide (CO₂) by 28 times. …”
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Paradoxes of Openness: Trans Experiences in Open Source Software by Frluckaj, Hana, Stevens, Nikki, Howison, James, Dabbish, Laura

“…In recent years, concerns have increased over the lack of contributor diversity in open source software (OSS), despite its status as a paragon of open collaboration. …”
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Autopia's End: The Decline and Fall of Detroit's Automotive Manufacturing Landscape by Ryan, Brent D., Campo, Daniel

“…This paper surveys the disappearance of Detroit’s auto factories, and documents the histories of three of the largest complexes: the Chrysler-Chalmers Plant, cleared for a redeveloped factory; the Cadillac Plant, cleared for a failed economic development project; and the Packard Plant, slowly abandoned over 60 years. The paper calls for a revised theory and practice of preservation that accommodates the weak markets, imperfect condition, and informal uses that characterize abandoned industrial buildings in shrinking cities.…”
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Modelling driver response under road pricing by Xie, Litian

“…Transportation planners and researchers have for many years been interested in the performance of the Singapore Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) system as a method of relieving congestion. …”
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Friend, foe or frenemy? Traditional journalism actors’ changing attitudes towards peripheral players and their innovations by Chua, Sherwin, Duffy, Andrew

“…This study synthesises two analytical frameworks—journalistic strangers and agents of media innovation—to examine how perceptions among newsworkers towards new entrants to their field shape the normalisation of innovations in a digitalfirst legacy news organisation over three years. Based on two rounds of interviews, it finds that peripheral players are gradually recognised for their contributions to journalism by traditional actors. …”
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