The quest for knowledge and civilisation: museums in British East and Southeast Asia, 1820-1941 by Tsang, RKW

“…These pursuits did not always adhere to imperial ambitions, and they were constantly evolving due to the shifting incentives and priorities among colonial officials, curators, and the colonial communities. …”

Will a crude oil price band stabilise the market by Fattouh, B

“…The proposal for a crude oil price band, revived by the Indian delegation during the Jeddah Meeting in July 2008, seems to be gathering support. The French president Nicolas Sarkozy and the UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown urged ‘oil producers to agree a target price range, based on a clearer understanding of the long-term fundamentals’. …”

Breast cancer diagnosis through an optimization-driven multispectral gamma correction (ODMGC) by Raj A, Arul Edwin, Ahmad, Nabihah, Durai S, Ananiah

“…The Optimization-Driven Multispectral Gamma Correction (ODMGC) algorithm overcomes challenges in gathering subtle information and detecting cancer in dense breast thermograms. …”
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Student Perspective Toward Energy Conservation in Universiti Utara Malaysia by Khua, Su Yee, Mohd Shafie, Shafini, Nu’man, A Harits

“…Focusing on UUM students from academic session A221 (semesters 1 to 7), researchers used quantitative methods, distributing a questionnaire via Google Forms on social media and gathering responses from 377 students. Data analysis using SPSS revealed that the mean attitude score of 31.87 is higher than the levels of awareness, energy conservation knowledge, and subjective norms, indicating that attitude significantly influences students' perspectives on energy conservation. …”
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Charge transfer enhancement at the CZTS photocathode interface using ITO for efficient solar water reduction by Tay, Ying Fan, Zhang, Mengyuan, Zhang, Shuo, Lie, Stener, Chiam, Sing Yang, Wong, Lydia Helena

“…Our results suggest that the improved photocurrent, onset potential, and recovery effect are probably attributed to the removal of phosphate ions adhering to the surface of the ITO layer and higher catalytic activity at the semiconductor/electrolyte surface by forming In-Pt and Sn-Pt interactions due to partial reduction of In and Sn on the ITO surface.…”
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Matrix polysaccharides and SiaD diguanylate cyclase alter community structure and competitiveness of Pseudomonas aeruginosa during dual-species biofilm development with Staphylococ... by Chew, Su Chuen, Yam, Joey Kuok Hoong, Matysik, Artur, Seng, Zi Jing, Klebensberger, Janosch, Givskov, Michael, Doyle, Patrick, Rice, Scott A., Yang, Liang, Kjelleberg, Staffan

“…Our data suggest that the competitive effect of Psl is not associated with its structural role in cross-linking the matrix and adhering to P. aeruginosa cells but is instead mediated through the activation of the diguanylate cyclase SiaD. …”
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Interactive rendering of translucent materials under area lights using voxels and Poisson disk samples by Koa, Ming Di, Johan, Henry, Sourin, Alexei

“…By using a set of sparse translucent Poisson disk samples (TPDS) and diffuse Poisson disk samples (DPDS) for the ESLPV and LPV, illumination can be gathered from area lights effectively. This allows the direct illumination of the translucent material to be rendered in the ESLPV, and the diffuse indirect illumination of the surrounding scene can be rendered in the LPV. …”
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中朝古代桃花源文学比较研究 = A comparative study of peach blossom literature in ancient China and Korea by 蔡佳敏 Cai, Jiamin

“…Therefore, based on the analysis and companson of the peach blossom literature between ancient China and Korea, this paper established a reception chain comprising of three different levels, namely "acceptance", "uncertainty" and "innovation", from which illustrating the different level in which Chinese and Korean poets arrived at, and thus gathering the results of this comparative study.…”
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Big data analytics for smart transportation (2) by Chung, Maybelle Huishi

“…Gathering transport data has been made easier with the cutting-edge technologies as more GPS enabled devices are able to log travel data. …”
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Meaningful eating: a new method for food design by Zampollo, Francesca

“…Osborn (1953) for example calls this initial phase of the design process, the preparation phase, defined by problem understanding and data gathering, or preparation. This research devises, assesses and ultimately proposes a design method for the preparation phase to be used in a process that aims at designing for radical innovation in meaning, as proposed by Roberto Verganti (2009). …”
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SyROCCo: enhancing systematic reviews using machine learning by Fang, Z, Arana-Catania, M, van Lier, F-A, Outes Velarde, J, Bregazzi, H, Airoldi, M, Carter, E, Proctor, R

“…While machine learning techniques seem poised to play a significant role in bridging the gap between research and policy by offering innovative ways of gathering, accessing, and analyzing data from systematic reviews, we also highlight their current limitations and the need to exercise caution in their application, particularly given the potential for errors and biases. …”

Divine assemblies in early Greek and Mesopotamian narrative poetry by Ballesteros Petrella, B

“…The recurrent scene of the divine gathering is shown to underpin the construction of small- and large-scale compositions in both the Sumero-Akkadian and early Greek traditions. …”

Flood inundation mapping in the Kelantan River Basin, Malaysia, using Sentinel-1 SAR and Google Earth Engine by Yi, Lin Tew, Mou, Leong Tan, Liew, Juneng, Sazali Osman, Mohamad Hafiz Hassan, Narimah Samat, Chun, Kiat Chang, Li, Longhui

“…Accurate flood extent data during such events is crucial for effective flood management, however, gathering this information is challenging due to limited access to affected area. …”
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Mapping of sentiment analysis on food security among Malaysians using social media analytics by Rusli, Noradila, Lee, Yoke Lai, Rosley, Muhamad Solehin Fitry, Lee, Cher Enn, Hamzah, Maheran, Alias, Nurul Ezaila, Bahari, Noraini, Mamat, Mohd. Razif

“…Note that data collection involved gathering 2,218 tweets on basic necessity products from January 2019 to August 2022, capturing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Modelling Rural Waste Management Using Community Participative Approach (S/O 12935) by Jamaludin, Noor Asma, Ayoup, Hazeline, Che Pak, Nur Azliani Haniza

“…The study employed qualitative and quantitative data gathering strategies that were survey, interviews and case study. …”
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Utilization of biomass pectin polymer to build high efficiency electrode architectures with sturdy construction and fast charge transfer structure to boost sodium storage performan... by Zhao, Jing, Yang, Xu, Zhang, Yu, Loh, Xian Jun, Hu, Xiaodong, Chen, Gang, Du, Fei, Yan, Qingyu

“…However, excess carbon increases the difficulty of adhering the active materials. Besides, the ionic insulation of PVDF hinders the transfer of Na⁺, which severely limits the rate capability. …”
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Rethinking Human-AI Collaboration in Complex Medical Decision Making: A Case Study in Sepsis Diagnosis by Zhang, Shao, Yu, Jianing, Xu, Xuhai, Yin, Changchang, Lu, Yuxuan, Yao, Bingsheng, Tory, Melanie, Padilla, Lace M., Caterino, Jeffrey, Zhang, Ping, Wang, Dakuo

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Protocol for a scoping review on information needs and information-seeking behaviour of people with dementia and their non-professional caregivers by Au, Shu Ting, Soong, Aijia, Kyaw, Bhone Myint, Tudor Car, Lorainne

“…Objectives: This is a protocol for a scoping review aimed at gathering knowledge on the information needs and information-seeking behaviour of patients with dementia and their non-professional caregivers. …”
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Do viewers of YouTube fitness content actually exercise? : Exploring fitness video viewing, exercise intention, and exercise behaviour in Singapore by Ang, Ci Xian

“…An online survey was conducted, gathering 200 Singaporeans or permanent residents aged 21 years or older, with minimally one YouTube account, watched YouTube fitness content minimally once in the past six months, and without cognitive disabilities. …”
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Surface finishing on IN625 additively manufactured surfaces by combined ultrasonic cavitation and abrasion by Tan, Kheng Leong, Yeo, Sweehock

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