Publications by authors named "N A Samsudin"

The microgrid (MG) faces significant security issues due to the two-way power and information flow. Integrating an Energy Management System (EMS) to balance energy supply and demand in Malaysian microgrids, this study designs a Fuzzy Logic Controller (FLC) that considers intermittent renewable sources and fluctuating demand patterns. FLC offers a flexible solution to energy scheduling effectively assessed by MATLAB/Simulink simulations.

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Background: Fireworks are known to cause severe ocular injuries. This study was intended to examine the pattern and visual outcomes of firework-related severe eye injuries in Malaysia.  Methods: A retrospective review of fireworks-related eye injuries was conducted in Malaysia from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.

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Objective: This study examines the relationship between Teacher-Student Relationships and academic grades among Chinese rural high school students, focusing on the moderating role of mental health symptoms and the conditional moderating effect of academic resilience.

Method: A moderated moderation analysis was conducted via Mplus on data collected from a sample of rural Chinese high school students. SEM was used to test the direct and interactive effects of these variables on academic outcomes.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of regenerative pulpotomy versus devitalising or preservative pulpotomy for treating vital pulp exposure in primary teeth.
  • A thorough data search was conducted across multiple databases, with studies assessed for quality using the Cochrane Collaboration Tool and Minors Checklist, followed by a meta-analysis.
  • The findings suggested that MTA is a more effective treatment option than FC and FS, showing a lower risk of failure, while BD also showed promising results as a pulpotomy medicament.
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Background: Martial arts training is beneficial for improving physical fitness but the improvements can vary according to the type of martial art performed. This study investigated lung function, aerobic and anaerobic capacity, flexibility, muscular strength and power among male adolescents who were sedentary or who practiced taekwondo or wushu.

Methods: A total of 30 male adolescents living in the Kelantan state in Malaysia who were between 14 years old and 20 years old were enrolled and divided into three groups: i) sedentary (control), ii) taekwondo and iii) wushu.

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