Slope stability in tropical soils by Harianto Rahardjo., Rezaur R. B.

“…This project was undertaken with an objective to study the mechanism and controlling factors of rainfall-induced landslides in tropical soils. The project involves the examination of the extent and type of landslides in Singapore and the role of antecedent rainfall on landslides. …”
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Preliminary design chart of cement column for deep soil mixing method in tropical peat by Duraisamy, Youventharan

“…This report presents the effects of cement columns in terms of compressibility and shear strength in tropical peat. This report also discussed the engineering properties of unstabilized and stabilized tropical peat of east and west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. …”
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Effect of rainfall sequences and areal spread of rainfall on input information for tropical catchment-runoff model by Tan, Soon Keat.

“…This study is intended to fill the void and understand the characteristics of rainfall in the tropics. The effect of rainfall sequences and areal spread of rainfalls will be evaluated in terms of the temporal and spatial characteristics of tropical rainfall.…”
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Biogenic Volatile organic compounds Emission in Malaysian Landscapes and its implication to the Global Carbon cycle by Mohd Noh Dalimin, Alona C Linatoc, Maryati Mohamed, Datin

“…To date, very limited studies in tropical plants have been included in the regional and global inventories of emissions, albeit their role in the global carbon cycle; tropical rainforest is the major sink of carbon dioxide on Earth. …”
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Wind characteristics of thunderstorms and their effects on wind loading design in Singapore by Choi, Edmund Cheong Chuen., Brownjohn, James Mark William., Chan, Weng Kong.

“…Singapore is situated in the equatorial belt where there are no severe tropical cyclones (typhoons). The monsoon winds over these regions are also mild. …”
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Applications of satellite imaging and geographic information system by Ho, Anthony Tung Shuen., Ong, Jin Teong., Chiam, Tee Chye.

“…Report described the application of satellite remote sensing imaging and geographic information system (GIS) systems for the tropical regions.…”
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Durability of tiled-wall and composite system under differential movement (phase I and II) by Guan, Lingwei, Teng, Susanto, Yang, Tao

“…t consider the impacts of combined elements in Singapore?s tropical climate or conduct transit thermal analysis. …”
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Intestinal Parasites among school children (7 to 12 years) in rural areas of Kudat District Sabah Malaysia by Daw Khin Saw Naing, Tin, Tin Myint, Khin, Swe Oo, Khebir Verasahib

“…In 1999, WHO estimated that schistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminths represented more than 40% of the disease burden due to all tropical diseases, excluding malaria (3). Soil-transmitted helminthiases (STHs) are intestinal nematodes (Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura and the hookworms Ancylostoma duodenale and Nicator americanus) Infecting humans and are included in the World Health Organization list of Neglected Tropical Diseases[2). …”
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Biological treatment of high strength wastewaters using attached biomass films by Tay, Joo Hwa, Wilson, Francis

“…The purpose of the study was to investigate aspects of the use of the Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC) to treat high strength wastewater in a tropical climate. Total organic carbon (TOC), BOD and COD were used as analytical parameters to determine the efficiency of treatment of the wastewater. …”
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Capillary barrier for slope stabilization by Rahardjo, Harianto, Leong, Eng Choon, Fredlund, D. G., Wilson, G. W., Toll, D. G.

“…The project involves examination of the behavior of a capillary barrier by conducting laboratory experiments in a one-dimensional 'soil column' and a two-dimensional 'infiltration box' under different soil types, soil thickness and different rainfall conditions relevant to tropical climate. The use of local compacted residual soils as a capillary barrier for minimizing infiltration was also investigated. …”
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Study of rainfall-induced slope failure by Harianto Rahardjo., Henry, Krisdan.

“…Rainfall-induced slope failures frequently occur in residual soil slopes in tropical regions. Previous research works indicated that the main cause of slope failure in residual soil slopes is rainfall infiltration. …”
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Water quality monitoring, modelling and management for a catchment/reservoir system (Kranji phase I) by Wang, Jing Yuan.

“…The main objective of this project is to develop an integrated model for simulation and prediction of water quality in a tropical reservoir and catchment system, with emphasis on eutrophication, suspended solids and to a lesser extent, emerging trace organic contaminants. …”
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Mechanism of water and air flows through unsaturated soil by Harianto Rahardjo.

“…Results of the numerical analyses provide better understanding of the mechanisms of water-air-heat flows under the asphalt, aeration slab, and root zone surface covers as affected by tropical climate of Singapore.…”
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Optimization of active protein extraction from biomass waste for application in water treatment by Nasrullah, Mohd, Ameedeen, Mohamed Ariff, Nurul Huda, Othman, Faizal, Che Ku M.

“…This can be a step ahead in helping with the development of sustainable processes in (waste)water treatment, particularly in tropical regions e.g. Malaysia with an abundant access to Jc.…”
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Properties of foamed concrete containing palm oil fuel ash by Muthusamy, Khairunisa B., Ahmad, Saffuan Wan, Sundara, Parameswary, Kusbiantoro, Andri, Othman, R.

“…Three types of curing were employed that is water curing, tropical air curing and 7 days initial water curing. …”
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Development of potential Microbial Photosensitisers in the application of Photodynamic Therapy (Pdt) for the treatment of cancer and other diseases by Wong, Nyet Kui, How, Siew Eng, Lee, Hong Boon

“…Actinomycetes isolated from Sabah tropical forests soils, which could conceal potential therapeutic properties, were cultured aerobically for their secondary metabolites to screen for photocytotoxicity against human leukemic cell line HL60 using an MTT-based cell viability assay. 293actinomycetes strains were tested in the assay, but none of them showed to possess photocytotoxidty properties. …”
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Chemical standardisation and cultivation of traditional chinese medicine-orchid family by Tan, Swee Ngin.

“…(v) Chemical methods developed for the above herbs would be used to explore potential tropical orchids. (vi) To provide facilities and opportunities for students of various levels, from science mentorship project students, NRP, undergraduate, postgraduate students, as well as in service teachers, to participate in this inter-disciplinary scientific project work. …”
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Penderia Cahaya Bio (Bio-Light Sensor) daripada tumbuhan Mimosa Pudica by Hariyadi Soetedjo, Mohd Noh Dalimin

“…Mimosa pudica (M. pudica), a wild tropical plant was investigated their unique bio-sensor phenomena for bio-switching behavior of seismonastic and bio-photosensor of photonastic. …”
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Essential oil extraction from gaharu by Ismail, M.

“…This resinous material, produced by tropical rainforest trees is extremely valuable and has been used for centuries as incense, perfumes, traditional medicine and etc. …”
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Enzyme in venom useful in coagulating milk to curd for food industry by Vejayan, Jaya, Chik, Syed M.Saufi Tuan, Halijah, Ibrahim, Ambu, Stephen Periathamby

“…Screening selected venoms mostly predominantly found in tropical region singled out one with the most rapid coagulating time i.e by Calloselasma rhodostoma (CR). …”
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