Synthesis and characterization UV-curable waterborne polyurethane acrylate/Al2O3 nanocomposite coatings derived from Jatropha oil polyol by Mamat, Suhaini, Chuah Abdullah, Luqman, Min, Min Aung, Abdul Rashid, Suraya, Salleh, Mek Zah, Saalah, Sariah, Jusoh, Emiliana Rose, Rayung, Marwah

“…FESEM/EDX demonstrated that Al2O3 nanoparticles at the lower loading (up to 0.6 wt%) were well-dispersed correlated with contact angle (CA). …”
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Mediating role of psychological distress on the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and burnout among healthcare providers: a cross-sectional study in Selangor, Malaysia by Ching, Siew-Mooi, Thurasamy, Ramayah, Cheong, Ai Theng, Yee, Anne, Lim, Poh Ying, Ismail, Irmi Zarina, Ng, Jun Ying, Ooi, Pei Boon, Lee, Kai Wei, Rasina Nilofer, Jabarulla Khan, Zamzurina, Asmuee, Rajini Ann, S. Ratnasingamp, Teoh, See Wie, Hassan, Noor Hasliza

“…The findings revealed that fear of COVID-19 was positively associated with psychological distress, such as depression, anxiety, and stress, as well as burnout. Additionally, psychological distress played a mediating role in the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and three domains of burnout: personal burnout (β=0.154, p<0.001), work-related burnout (β=0.187, p<0.001), and client-related burnout (β=0.175, p<0.001). …”
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Ti3C2TX encapsulation of CTAB-functionalized polypyrrole nanospheres towards pseudocapacitive intensification in supercapacitors by Poh, Wen Siong, Hoo, Do Yee, Zheng, Sheng Qiang, Ong, Wee-Jun, Khiew, Poi Sim, Lim, Hong Ngee, Foo, Chuan Yi

“…This work highlights the potential of such material integration techniques in realizing capacitive intensification beyond incremental improvements as well as boosting rate performance, with methodical employment of minimal functional additive. …”
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The magnificent manifestation of Nd0.7Sr0.3MnO3 ceramics: A comprehensive exploration of different wet chemical routes via sol-gel and thermal treatment methods by Hon, Xiao Tong, Lau, Lik Nguong, Lim, Kean Pah, Awang Kechik, Mohd Mustafa, Chen, Soo Kien, Shabdin, Muhammad Kashfi, Miryala, Muralidhar, Shaari, Abdul Halim

“…This paper addresses this gap by investigating Nd0.7Sr0.3MnO3 (NSMO) ceramics prepared through two different synthesis approaches: the newly developed thermal treatment method (TT) and the well-established sol-gel method (SG). The XRD analysis revealed a single high-purity NSMO phase with insignificant alteration in Mn-O bond length and Mn-O-Mn bond angle for both samples. …”
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Enhancing early warning: A DNA biosensor with polyaniline/graphene nanocomposite for label-free voltammetric detection of saxitoxin-producing harmful algae by Chwan Chuong Chin, Jeremy Jason, Akbar, Muhamad Afiq, Mohd Yusof, Nurul Yuziana, Pike, Andrew, Goh, Choo Ta, Mustapha, Shuhadah, Tan, Ling Ling

“…The quantification of A. minutum cells from pure algal culture by the electrochemical DNA biosensor has been well-validated with traditional microscopic techniques. …”
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Ethnic differences in knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to dietary salt intake and association with hypertension in Malaysia: a multi-centre cross-sectional study by Chia, Yook Chin, Ching, Siew Mooi, Chew, Ming Tsuey, Devaraj, Navin Kumar, Oui, Jethro Ee Keat, Lim, Hooi Min, Chew, Bee Nah, Mohamed, Mohazmi, Ooi, Pei Boon, Cheng, Maong Hui, Beh, Hooi Chin, Chung, Felicia Fei-Lei

“…The association between high salt intake and elevated blood pressure levels has been well-documented. However, studies on how effectively this knowledge translates into actionable practices, particularly across different ethnic groups, remain limited. …”

The impact of the exercise on the social mentality of the Chinese people by Ji, Shuyu, Zhang, Kaiqi, Xu, Ludan, Wang, Xiaolin, Dong, Delong, Yang, Xiannan

“…To bolster the influence of exercise on the social mentality, as well as to enhance governance capabilities and societal stability, the following recommendations are proposed: (1) In-depth exploration of differences within social strata to optimize the mechanisms through which exercise influences the social mentality; (2) Balancing generational disparities to establish a solid foundation for the influence of exercise on the social mentality; (3) Recognizing spatial dimensions to harness the spatial dynamism of exercise in shaping the social mentality. © 2024 Ji et al. …”
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Characterization of weathered and intact Limestone with FTIR analysis in Batu Caves, Malaysia by Kambakhsh, Hamasa, Nik Daud, Nik Norsyahariati, Inanch, Saifullah

“…This paper explores the complex geological processes involved in the weathering of limestone in Batu Caves, Malaysia. Batu Caves is well-known for its formations that hold cultural and geological importance. …”
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Antibiotic resistance profile, potential drivers and genotype of Escherichia coli, Salmonella sp. and Vibrio sp. isolated from hybrid red tilapia and Asian seabass in the West Coas... by Dewi, Rita Rosmala

“…The findings revealed that bacteria isolated had a high level of resistance to antibiotics classified as priority and critically important for human use, as well as veterinary critically important medications for food-producing animals, posing a significant risk to human, aquatic and animal health. …”
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Spatio-temporal variations and El Niño modulation of meteorological droughts in Malaysia by Zakaria, Nurul Ain Basirah, Tangang, Fredolin, Salimun, Ester, Amirudin, Abdul Azim, Xiang, Chung Jing, Juneng, Liew, Tan, Mou Leong, Zulkafli, Zed, Marzuki, Marzuki, Santisirisomboon, Jerasorn, Akhir, Mohd Fadzil, Abdullah, Muhamammad Firdaus Ammar, Jamaluddin, Ahmad Fairudz, Mohd, Mohd Syazwan Faisal

“…Meteorological droughts in Malaysia have significantly impacted critical sectors such as agriculture, water resources, health, the environment, tourism and various socio-economic sectors, affecting the population's livelihood and well-being. This study analyses drought characteristics over a 39-year period, from 1982 to 2021, using the Standardised Precipitation Index (SPI) derived from 5-km resolution Climate Hazards Group InfraRed Precipitation with Station data (CHIRPS). …”

Inference for autoregressive and moving average models with extreme value distribution via simulation study by Samuel, Bako Sunday

“…Gumbel distribution, a member of the family of the generalised extreme value distribution is the possible limit for the entire range of tail behaviour between polynomial decrease and essentially a finite endpoint and it is known to fit well in many situations. It is important to make general statements that characterises time series extreme models over a range of sample sizes with varying degree of dependence. …”
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Fractionation of catfish protein hydrolysates using ultrafiltration membrane by Novin, Donya

“…The two selected samples of hydrolysates (0.5 h and 5 h) were used to compare the antioxidant activity as well as the separation efficiency of hydrolysates based on their molecular weights. …”
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Performance cost index in evaluating oil palm stem as alternative fibre material in chain of custody certification of plywood mills in Malaysia by Adnan, Aida

“…Pearson’s correlation analysis was used to explore the relationship between grades of plywood product and PCI, as well as PCI and plywood price. Whilst, linear regression analysis was used to predict the new plywood product price. …”
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Demographic and developmental factors in peacebuilding program among Yemeni university students by Ali Saleh, Ali Alwainani

“…It is important for young people to be involved in such programs for the future well-being and stability of those countries. Based on this theoretical perspective, this study aims to examine the demographic and developmental factors of participation in PB programs among Yemeni university students. …”
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Intracranial volume post cranial expansion surgery using 3D CT scan imaging in children with craniosynostosis by Sulong, Shukriyah

“…Cranial expansion surgery which consist of cranial vault reshaping with or without fronto-orbital advancement (FOA) is done to correct the skull to a more normal shape of the head as well as to increase the intracranial volume. Therefore, it is important to evaluate the changes of intracranial volume (ICV) after the surgery and the effect of surgery both clinically and radiologically. …”
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Improved visible light-responsive bisphenol A photodegradation utilizing TiO2/WS2 photocatalytic membranes with energy storage ability by Ismail, Nurul Jannah, Othman, Mohd. Hafiz Dzarfan, Zakria, Hazirah Syahirah, Borhamdin, Suhaila, Moslan, Mohd. Shahrizan, Puteh, Mohd. Hafiz, Jaafar, Juhana, Hashim, Norbaya, Kerisnan, Nirmala Devi, Yahaya, Nasehir Khan E. M.

“…The membrane undergoes characterization for both morphology and properties, as well as photocatalytic testing. TiO2/WS2 synthesized over a 20 h hydrothermal period is selected for deposition into the polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membrane matrix. …”

Fabrication and characterization of a novel mullite-stainless steel composed hollow fibre membrane for oil/water separation by Almukhtar Omar, Najib Meftah, Othman, Mohd. Hafiz Dzarfan, Zhong, Sheng Tai, Jaafar, Juhana, A. Rahman, Mukhlis, Puteh, Mohd. Hafiz, Abu Bakar, Suriani, Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan, Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan, Tao, Li

“…The effects of the major fabrication parameters of SS contents, mullite contents, and fabrication parameters such as air gap distance and bore fluid flow rates were well studied and evaluated through the fabrication process. …”
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传承：新加坡天福宫的蜕变 = Succession: the metamorphosis of Singapore Thian Hock Keng temple by 林家平 Lim, Jenny Jia Peng

“…As we all know, this crisis has disrupted the plans of many organizations and even leads to the fall of some organizations. …”
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Global, regional, and national burden of stroke and its risk factors, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Feigin, VL, Abate, MD, Abate, YH, Bandyopadhyay, S, Bennett, DA, Lacey, B, Newton, CRJ

“…<p><b>Background</b></p> Up-to-date estimates of stroke burden and attributable risks and their trends at global, regional, and national levels are essential for evidence-based health care, prevention, and resource allocation planning. We aimed to provide such estimates for the period 1990–2021. …”

Towards robust sensing and recognition : from statistical learning to transfer learning by Yang, Jianfei

“…They achieve state-of-the-art performances as well as the specific goals such as training stability and better discriminant features. …”
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