Investigating the neural substrates of Chinese character processing by Wu, Chiao-Yi

“…This thesis proposed a research framework by using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to investigate the neural mechanisms underlying Chinese character processing. We hoped to further explore whether Chinese character processing involved differential neuroanatomical representations as compared with the universal language network that has been based on alphabetic languages. …”
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新加坡当代社会同志自由的研究 = A study of homosexuals’ liberty in present day Singapore by 陈惠嫔 Tan, Mabel Hui Ping

“…Therefore, this thesis hopes to be able to examine if the differences in thoughts and values between the gay community and society can come to a satisfied conclusion, achieving a consensus. …”
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Understanding the justifications for food policies through political theory: a method for public policy analysis by Thomas, O

“…In addition, it highlights that while theory is relevant to practice, looking at practice also has much to offer to political theories, particularly where these are too far removed from real-world contexts or fail to address key ethical issues. Overall, this work hopes to have contributed to the literature on the ethics of sugar reduction policies, on political theories and their practical applications and provided a method that can be useful in policy analysis.…”

论李世民音乐政治观对儒家礼乐思想的继承和转化 = A study on Li Shimin music-politics: inheritance and transformation of Confucian ritual and music thought by 许惠佳 Koh, Hwee Kay

“…To a certain extent, he had inherited Yueji, Confucian ritual and Music thought - which extensively covers the social influence and educational function of music to society – while at the same time, his Music-politics thought bears much resemblance to those of Ji Kang. This article hopes to explore in detail Li Shimin’s Music-politics thought, and by using Yueji as a comparison, analyses how his inheritance and transformation of Confucian Ritual and Music thought played an important role in shaping the Tang Culture.…”
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孟子与董仲舒论“圣人之善”的比较分析 = A comparative analysis between the "Sage's Goodness" as proposed by Mencius and Dong Zhong Shu by 范舒玲 Wan, Cassandra Sue-Lynn

“…Therefore, since both Dong Zhong Shu and Mencius are divergent in their views regarding human nature, which includes the “goodness” (善, shan) of human nature and “the sage’s goodness”(圣人之善, sheng’ren zhi’shan), this essay hopes to shed light on how the socio-political environment had influenced their views respectively. …”
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现代汉语交通工具量词研究 = The study of modern Chinese transport classifiers by 吴谚融 Ng, Yan Rong

“…Through this study, the author hopes that it will attract further studies towards Chinese transport classifiers in the future.…”
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Evaluating the rediscovery process as a treatment programme for a range of substance use disorders by Parker, Phil

“…These results help bridge the gap between the more traditional focus of addressing the psycho-pathology in SUD and the newer interest in increasing flourishing. It is hoped that this study will encourage further research and a wider adoption of the flourishing concept and this new approach, in SUD.…”
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《新客》：新加坡第一部华语电影的书报讨论 = Discussions of the first Singapore Chinese-language film, Xinke (new immigrant) by 张陶陶 Chong, Pheona TaoTao

“…LIU Bei-jin, he was very hopeful and full of expectation s to the movie. But according to Jan Uhde and Yvonne Ng, Uhde in “Latent Images: Film in Singapore”, they found that “Nanyang Annual (by 1951)” reported that the film was scrapped because its technique was so poor it was felt the movie would be unable to command any audience. …”
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Studies of insulin transport across intestinal epithelium using nano-encapsulation for oral delivery by Zhang, Yiming

“…The discovery of insulin in the early 1920s brought promising hopes to pharmaceutical industries as increasing number of them have been attempting to load the drug in a capsule for the conventional oral route. …”
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‘Des nouvelles de mon infortunée sœur’: Marie-Antoinette dans les lettres de l’archiduchesse Marie-Christine à l’empereur François by Seth, C

“…Not only were the Austrian Netherlands (of which the duke and duchess of Saxony-Teschen were governers) at boiling point, war had also been declared between Marie-Antoinette’s homeland and the country where she hoped her son the dauphin would one day reign. Although never particularly close to her youngest sister, Maria-Christina was caught off-guard by the rush of events. …”

霸凌小说的翻译研究 —— 以 Thirteen Reasons Why 和《汉娜的遗言》为例来探讨译本如何再现原著的主题思想 = A translation study on novels about bullying – using Thirteen Reasons Why and its Taiwan version to explore how the... by 陈珏琳 Tan, Jaddie Jue Lin

“…The research on bullying-themed novels adds social value in today’s academic field as it shows how the translation is manipulated to fit the targeted reader and society, or it could be used to change the reader’s belief in the topic. This essay hopes to use the examples found by comparing Thirteen Reasons Why and its Taiwan literary translation, to show the translator’s presence in the novel, as well as to provide a new and relevant topic for academic research on literary translation ——translation study on novels about bullying.…”
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Singlish与文化和国族认同： 以目的论分析网络视频 "Singapore Bootcamp" 和 "The Ah Bengs" 的 Singlish 翻译策略 = Singlish and national identity: a study on the Singlish translation of "Singapore Bootcamp" an... by 曹清雯 Cao, Qingwen

“…This paper will first study how Singlish constitutes the identity of Singaporeans and discuss Singlish's translation strategies. Finally, this paper hopes to use Skopos theory as a basis to explore how to translate Singlish to achieve the purpose of highlighting language characteristics and expressing Singapore’s culture. …”
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抒情作家莫河的地方经验 ： 故土、历史与文化的记忆 = Lyrical writer Mo He's local experiences : the memories of homeland, history and culture by 蒋承耘 Jiang, Chengyun

“…He also had a strong sense of belonging to Singapore and he hoped Singapore could strike a balance between its growing nation-state identity and traditional cultural roots. …”
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Interface engineering for organic−inorganic hybrid perovskite solar cells by Foo, Shini

“…Specifically, modifications were conducted to the electron transport layer (ETL), as well as the ETL/ OIHP and OIHP/ hole transport layer (HTL) interfaces. Hence, this thesis hopes to encourage the commercialization of OIHP solar cells by using premediated passivation materials at various interfaces for the creation of highly efficient, reliable, and stable of OIHP solar cells. …”
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In-situ infrared spectroscopy studies of surface reactions over irradiated photocatalysts by Gong, Dangguo

“…A model is proposed for visible photo-activity via SPRpromoted electron transfer from Ag metal to TiO2. It is hoped that the in-situ spectroscopic investigations at the reactant/catalyst interface expounded in this Thesis give major impetus to subsequent research in the field. …”
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