Seeds are essential for plant reproduction, ensuring species survival and dispersal while adapting to diverse environments throughout a plant’s life. Proteomics has emerged as a powerful tool for deciphering the complexities of seed growth, germination, and stress responses. Advanced proteomic technologies enable the analysis of protein changes during germination, dormancy, and ageing, enhancing our understanding of seed lifespan and vitality. Recent studies have revealed detailed insights into metabolic processes and storage protein profiles across various plant species. This knowledge is crucial for improving seed storage, conserving quality, and maintaining viability. Additionally, it contributes to sustainable agriculture by identifying stress-responsive proteins and signalling pathways that can mitigate stress and enhance farming practices. This review highlights significant advancements in seed proteomics over the past decade, discussing critical discoveries related to storage .....

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This study explores the shared musical and cultural elements of the Bertitik and Mongigol-Sumundai ensembles, focusing on their instrumental use and rhythmic structures. The primary objectives are to analyze the musical elements based on the theory of norms of musical style and to conduct a comparative analysis between the Bertitik ensemble of the Bajau Samah and the Mongigol-Sumundai ensemble of the Rungus tribe. Employing an ethnographic approach, the research integrates document analysis, observations, and interviews during fieldwork, structured in three phases: Phase I includes fieldwork with recordings and documentation of the musical repertoire; Phase II involves laboratory work, particularly transcribing music using Sibelius software; and Phase III comprises a comparative musicological analysis of both ensembles. Fieldwork took place in Kulambai Village in Kota Belud and Matunggong Village in Kudat, Sabah. Key findings indicate significant rhythmic similarities, especially the c.....

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Low-income working mothers are susceptible to well-being issues. However, research on the interplay between supervisor support and the work outcomes and psychological well-being of Malaysian low-income working mothers is scarce. Therefore, this study identifies the relationship between work outcomes (work stress, work-life balance, workplace bullying) and the moderating role of supervisor support in the psychological well-being of working mothers. Using purposive sampling, data were obtained from a survey of 269 respondents (M-age = 38.15, SD-age = 8.14) employing offline and online methods. The participants completed the demographic section, Psychological Well-being Scale, Work Stress Scale, Work-life Balance Checklist, Malaysian Workplace Bullying Index, and Supervisor Support Scale. Structural equation modelling analysis showed that work stress was the main contributor to psychological well-being (β = -0.41, t = -2.87, p = .004), followed by supervisor support (β = 0.29, t = 3.34,.....

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The University of Science Malaysia (USM) has developed a social work program for in the Social Welfare Department officers since 1975 to produce practically competent social workers. Courses offered at public universities should include relevant knowledge, skills, and field experiences to ensure that students can effectively communicate and resolve clients’ issues. The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) listed 10 standards of social work education, namely the profession, ethics, diversity, social justice, populations at risk, human behaviors, social welfare, practices with individuals, groups and communities, research and skill development. The study aims to evaluate effective social work programs by analyzing the obstacles encountered by public university students in Malaysia to fulfill CSWE standards. A total of 279 final-year students from six public universities pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in social work participated, with questionnaires analyzed using the Statistical Pac.....

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This study' purposes are to synthesize molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) with hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) and triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA) using p-xylene under ultraviolet curing at 405 nm for the recognition of hydroquinone (HQ) in aqueous medium. The template was extracted from the polymer with a mixture of methanol and acetic acid (9:1) by volume (v/v). The Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrum of MIP (after wash) showed the absence of peak at the range of 840–860 cm−1, which represented the stretching outside the aromatic plane C–H at the para position (p-xylene). Field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) micrograph showed that the MIP had cavities compared to non-imprinted polymer (NIP). The MIP (MIP-Pxy) with ratio (monomer:crosslinker) 0.25 and 1.00% template gave the highest uptake of hydroquinone (HQ) in aqueous solution, which implied more specific recognition (highest KD value). The rebinding of HQ onto MIP-Pxy was best described by .....

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Stroke is a critical public health issue that frequently has long-term impairment and negative effects. Devising innovative methods that enable timely and accurate identification and intervention is crucial. In this regard, machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) approaches of artificial intelligence (AI) play a crucial role in reducing the incidence of strokes. This study systematically analyzed articles from 2012 to 2022 using the PRISMA Method. PRISMA is a tool that facilitates researchers’ access to an online platform for self-directed learning. The cumulative quantity of articles gathered for ten years reached 1405 from five databases. However, only 79 relevant articles were used for identification. The main objective was to provide a thorough taxonomy that classifies using and implementing machine learning approaches for stroke prediction. The results of this experiment confirm that machine-learning techniques have a great deal of potential for accurate stroke prediction. .....

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This study conducted a bibliometric and thematic analysis on research related to Islamic social finance from 2000 to 2022. The research aimed to evaluate the current growth and publication trends in Islamic social finance studies, identify the most prolific contributors in the field, determine the most highly cited documents, and explore the research gaps and implications for future research perspectives in Islamic social finance. Data were collected from the Scopus database using keywords such “Islamic Social Finance” OR “Zakat” OR “Sadaqah” OR “Islamic Microfinance” OR “Waqf” and OR “Qard al-Hasan”. A total of 1316 documents were initially obtained, and after screening, 732 documents were included for analysis. The data were analyzed using tools like Biblioshiny and Microsoft Excel. The results showed that most publications were in 2022 (106 publications). The most significant author, affiliation and source were Saad, R.A.J. by the author (16 articles), Intern.....

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New Year pictures are an essential part of Chinese traditional culture, with profound historical deposits and unique artistic value. However, with the rapid development of society, the inheritance and protection of traditional New Year pictures are facing many challenges. One of them is the recognition of the New Year painting images. This paper introduces image recognition technology based on machine learning, including research background, method steps, result discovery, and advantage limitations. Image recognition is an essential means to protect and inherit the traditional New Year painting culture and machine learning technology can improve recognition accuracy and efficiency. This paper presents deep learning implemented through data collection, feature extraction, and classification. The experimental results show that the method can effectively identify New Year images with high accuracy and recall. © 2024, Innovative Information Science and Technology Research Group. All right.....

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Group counselling can assist teachers in better adapting to society and enhancing personality growth. Psychological capital also plays an important role in teachers’ professional development and career engagement. Nevertheless, the relationship between group counselling and the psychological capital development of kindergarten teachers is not fully understood. This study investigated the effects of group counselling on rural kindergarten teachers’ psychological capital status. A pre and post-test experimental design was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of the group counselling programme on rural kindergarten teachers’ psychological capital in Fujian Province, China. The group counselling programme comprised three stages: initial, theme activity, and final stages, and was carried out for 8 weeks, with one topic per week, and 90 minutes for each session. The psychological capital questionnaire was used as an assessment tool to intervene with 40 kindergarten teachers in th.....

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This systematic literature review examines the barriers, strategies, and accessibility issues affecting the engagement and retention of learners with disabilities in Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Employing the PRISMA procedures, this study systematically identifies and analyzes relevant literature from five prestigious databases: (a) Scopus, (b) ScienceDirect, (c) Emerald, (d) SpringerLink, and (e) EBSCOhost in order to identify (1) the common barriers experienced by learners with disabilities in MOOCs, (2) the strategies that can be employed to improve the engagement and participation of special needs students in MOOCs and (3) influence of accessibility on engagement and retention rates of learners with disabilities in MOOCs. After conducting the screening and eligibility analysis according to the pre-defined criteria, 19 studies of out 624 sources were finally selected between 2014–2024. The review underscores the necessity for comprehensive policy frameworks and institution.....

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