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Risky Driving Behaviour and Road Accidents: A Study

By Dr Nur Shazwani Rosli

 Road traffic accidents have long been a major issue in Malaysia, causing many deaths and financial losses. As per the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS), more than 5000 fatalities were recorded annually for the last 10 years, as of 2022.

Deal with Denial: Why Accepting Diagnosis Is a Big Step Towards Development

Deal with Denial: Why Accepting Diagnosis is a Big Step Towards Development

By Professor Alvin Ng Lai Oon
Developmental delay affects independent functioning and healthy development, as well as disrupts family routines and overall well-being. A diagnosis acknowledges that there is a problem and that it can be addressed using evidence-based treatments.
Slow down and rest: Good mental health needs consistent, good quality sleep

Slow Down and Rest: Good Mental Health Needs Consistent, Good Quality Sleep

By Professor Alvin Ng Lai Oon
Want your children to grow up with good cognitive functioning and mental health? Then make sure they get enough sleep.
Operating Room Nurse Burnout: A Global Challenge With SDG Solutions

Operating Room Nurse Burnout: A Global Challenge With SDG Solutions

By Kalivani Poongawanam
Building a support network, sharing best practices, and crafting collective solutions can pave the way for reducing burnout rates and improving health care.
Mastering the Art of Mobile Messaging

Mastering the Art of Mobile Messaging

By Dr Serena Leow Wai Yee
How do leaders use mobile instant messaging (MIM) tools to foster team trust?
Why a better support system is a must to help parents of kids with LLCs

Why a Better Support System is a Must to Help Parents of Kids with LLCs

By Professor Alvin Ng Lai Oon
Life-Limiting Conditions (LLC) are medical conditions with no reasonable hope for a cure, even with the current advancements in medical science.
Breaking Barriers and Enhancing Accessibility

Breaking Barriers and Enhancing Accessibility

By Seri Intan Binti Md Sidik
Discover the uphill battle of disabled students in Malaysian Higher Education Institutions.
The Education Revolution: Trends and Advancements

The Education Revolution: Trends and Advancements

By Professor Ir Satesh Namasivayam
Discover groundbreaking insights and innovations that will shape how we learn and teach.
Cold Emails

Cold Emails: A Collaboration Cheat Code?

By Ir Dr Savier Kong Zong Yang
Could cold emails help you obtain the academic opportunities you seek?
Discovering Professional Ethics

Discovering Professional Ethics

By Professor Ir Satesh Namasivayam
Uncover how ºìÐÓÊÓƵ engineering students delve into professional ethics with guidance from the Institution of Engineers Malaysia.
SMS Ranks Highly in Talentbank’s National Graduate Employability Index 2024

SMS Ranks Highly in Talentbank’s National Graduate Employability Index 2024

By Associate Professor Dr Jason Ng Wei Jian
Discover how the School of Mathematical Sciences secures its place among top institutions in Malaysia
How parents and caregivers can train boys to embrace healthy masculinity

How Parents and Caregivers Can Train Boys to Embrace Healthy Masculinity

By Professor Alvin Ng Lai Oon
To promote healthy masculinity, we need to first understand its nemesis, toxic masculinity.