‘Hot stuff’: making food more desirable with animated temperature cues by Zhang, T, Desebrock, C, Okajima, K, Spence, C

“…Despite the recognition of the importance of the food temperature depicted in food images, the effectiveness of using visual cues on food photography to indicate temperature and potential managerial outcomes of so doing has barely been researched. This study explored whether the addition of visual temperature cues to food images was effective in activating relevant temperature associations, leading to downstream consequences, including food desirability, freshness perception and willingness to pay (WTP), with a focus on thermal temperature cues. …”

A clinical perspective on muscle specific kinase antibody positive myasthenia gravis by Keritam, O, Vincent, A, Zimprich, F, Cetin, H

“…Corticosteroids and other non-steroidal immunosuppressants are less effective with the need for higher doses and prolonged treatment. Rituximab, by contrast, has been shown to be particularly effective and is now often used early in the disease course. …”

Bayes factors for logistic (mixed effect) models by Silvey, C, Dienes, Z, Wonnacott, E

“…Bayes factors can make this distinction; however, uptake of Bayes factors in psychology has so far been low for two reasons. First, they require researchers to specify the range of effect sizes their theory predicts. …”

RT5ELinkages of peatland degradation and rural poverty in development scenarios of peatland restoration by Bella Syakina, Radieah Mohd Nor, Armanto, M. Edi

“…The real facts indicated that government policies were more in favor of large investors (not rural communities). …”
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Analisis fizikal & kandungan kimia tembikar tanah di Gua Kambing, Baling, Kedah by Muhamad Shafiq Mohd Ali, Zuliskandar Ramli, Yunus Sauman, Mohd Fauzan Zuraidi, Mohammad Razin Norman, Mohd Riduan Mt Said, Mohamad Sazuan Sahrom

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Intestinal piezo1 promotes neuroinflammation to facilitate oligodendrocyte ferroptosis post-traumatic brain injury by Jun, Ding Zhi, Liang, Wu, Xiong, Chen Zheng, Mao, Zeng Rui, Wang, Shangyuan, Zhang, Tang Ming

“…Bioinformatics analysis showed increased expression of CXCL10, CCL2, GNA15, NFKB1, and the top 5 key nodes were identified using the Cytohubba plugin. The experimental results indicated that the knockout of the Piezo1 gene significantly reduced the infiltration of microglia and neuroinflammation in the brain.…”
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Exploring the impact of art-based interventions on the mental health of domestic violence survivors: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis (2000-2023) by Liu, Xingcen, Kamal Sabran

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Exploring crystal methamphetamine use among school-going learners: a qualitative case study in South African schools by Singwane, Thembinkosi Peter, Ramoshaba, Dillo Justin

“…These results underscore the urgent need for targeted interventions to address substance abuse in educational settings and promote healthier behaviours among students.…”
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Exploring the awareness and implementation of data journalism in Malaysian online newsrooms by Sarveshwaran Arumugam, Zaliza Nor Sarmiti Sarmidi

“…As the era of digital advancement takes over almost all industries, it could be seen that data is proliferating in the ways many jobs work. …”
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Developing and validating a digital literacy assessment: bridging the digital divide among adolescents in Sabah, Malaysia by Shakira Arbine, Mohamad Shukri Abdul Hamid

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Challenges in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects in Malaysia by Diana Suwardi, Suhana Saad

“…Adopting a qualitative approach with an inductive single case study, the research involved semi-structured interviews with 14 participants conducted over one month in May 2024. The data were analyzed using NVivo Version 14 software through thematic analysis, which generated relevant codes, categories, themes, and domains. …”
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Acoustic characteristics of Chinese first-level vowels production by Kazakh learners by Zhao, Zhongxing, Mahfoodh, Omer Hassan Ali, Boh, Phaik Ean

“…Fourteen Kazakh learners of Mandarin Chinese were recruited, and the acoustic data obtained from these participants were meticulously compared. …”
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A systematic literature review of resilience approaches in small and medium tourism-based sector by Rohini Shakthinathan, Velan Kunjuraman

“…The objective of the study would be to facilitate collaboration between tour operators, government entities and other relevant stakeholders in order to better manage the ambiguity of the COVID-19 crisis and to implement strategies to revitalize the sector in the post-pandemic environment.…”
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Effects of different types of starches on Katjang goat meat emulsion characteristics by ‘Ainaa’ Nasuha Zamzurin, Nur Aqilah Ismail, Abu Bakar Asyrul-Izhar, Pavan Kumar, Awis Qurni Sazili, Mohammad Rashedi Ismail-Fitry

“…The developed emulsion samples were evaluated for physiochemical, proximate, colour, texture, and gel strength. …”
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Improving the well-being outcomes via decent work and job engagement: a findings from Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Malaysia by Norizan Baba Rahim, Rasidah Arshad, Zulnaidi Yaacob

“…Building upon Psychology of Working Theory (PWT), this research tested the interaction between decent work, job engagement and well-being outcomes (meaningful work and situational well-being). …”
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Green synthesis of Chrysanthemum morifolium silver nanoparticles and evaluation of its antibacterial activity by Lai, Mun Leong, Ghim, Hock Ong, Khye, Er Loh

“…The increasing prevalence of microbial infections and antibiotic resistance has sparked interest in investigating the therapeutic potential of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) as effective antimicrobial agents. The current study seeks to optimize the synthesis of AgNPs using Chrysanthemum morifolium (CM) extract and evaluate their antibacterial activity. …”
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Forecasting green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) landing in Sarawak using grey model by Abang Mohammad Hudzaifah Abang Shakawi, Ani Shabri, Ruhana Hassan

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Entrepreneurial leadership style during the Covid-19 pandemic: a systematic literature review by Zhong, Xueyun, Mohd Hizam Hanafiah, Zaleha Yazid, Nur Saadah Muhamad

“…The review also emphasizes the need for future research to investigate additional characteristics of leadership style, such as the effects of culture, demographic demographics, and organizational decision-making processes on leadership effectiveness. …”
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Human trafficking among Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia: unveiling the impact on health security by Zarina Othman, Norliza Dolhan, Atika Shafinaz Nazri

“…It is essential to ensure that Bangladeshi victims, before repatriation to their home country, are fully recovered, can lead fulfilling lives, and are resilient in seeking other job opportunities.…”
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The characteristics and improvement paths of think tank construction and exchange between China and ASEAN by Zhang, Wei, Teh, Benny Cheng Guan

“…The ASEAN region is an important geographical area for China’s Belt and Road Initiative. The development of international exchanges and cooperation among think tanks under the background of new types of think tanks with distinctive Chinese features will contribute to the strengthening of international collaboration and the fostering of closer understanding. …”
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