Optimizing crystal size distribution based on different cooling strategies in batch crystallization process by Siti Zubaidah, Adnan, Noor Asma Fazli, Abdul Samad

“…Thus, this study aims to maximize the CSD of the grown seed crystals while minimizing the nucleus-grown crystals by employing the best optimization algorithm for the potash alum crystallization process. …”
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Adsorption desalination : an emerging low-cost thermal desalination method by Ng, Kim Choon, Thu, Kyaw, Kim, Youngdeuk, Chakraborty, Anutosh, Amy, Gary

“…In closing, an ideal desalination system with zero emission of CO2 is presented where geo-thermal heat is employed for powering a temperature-cascaded cogeneration plant.…”
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Fossil fuels subsidy rationalization and renewable energy initiatives in Malaysia: results from a CGE analysis by Masoud Yahoo, Norlida Hanim Mohd Salleh, Fatemeh Chatri, Lin, Mu

“…The paper aims to analyse the economic and environmental impacts of Malaysia’s fossil fuel subsidy on GDP, electricity prices and output, external trade, sectoral outputs, employment, welfare, demand and price effects, and CO2 emissions. …”
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CSQUiD: an index and non-probability framework for constrained skyline query processing over uncertain data by Lawal, Ma'aruf Mohammed, Ibrahim, Hamidah, Mohd Sani, Nor Fazlida, Yaakob, Razali, Alwan, Ali A.

“…The literature discussed two different methods that could be used to handle the data uncertainty in which objects having continuous range values. The first method employs a probability-based approach, while the second assumes that the uncertain values are represented by their median values. …”
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Hybrid nanofluid radiative flow across a permeable convective moving surface with heat generation: numerical and statistical approach by Wahid, Nur Syahirah, Mustafa, Mohd Shafie, Md Arifin, Norihan, Khashi’ie, Najiyah Safwa, Pop, Ioan

“…Findings indicate a notable increase in heat transfer efficiency when employing a 2% volume fraction of copper in the hybrid nanofluid compared to lower concentrations (1–1.5%). …”

Exploring the Role of Department of Social Welfare Malaysia in Enhancing the Efficiency of Productive Welfare by Salim, Norsalina, Anuar, Herman Shah

“…Thematic analysis was employed for data analysis, exploring core themes emerging from the interviews. …”
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Persuasion for protection: an analysis of online safety videos on YouTube by Huang, Liuyu, Goh, Dion Hoe-Lian, Yin, Stella Xin

“…Interestingly, nearly half of the videos employ a neutral frame, while a significant portion provides no evidential support. …”
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A size and position invariant event-based human posture recognition algorithm by Chen, Shoushun, Folowosele, Fopefolu, Kim, Dongsoo, Vogelstein, R. Jacob, Etienne-Cummings, Ralph, Culurciello, Eugenio

“…In this paper we report a size and position invariant human posture recognition algorithm. The algorithm employs a simplified line segment Hausdorff distance classification and uses projection histograms to achieve size and position invariance. …”
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Reduced battery usage in a hybrid battery and photovoltaic stand-alone DC microgrid with flexible power point tracking by Hein, Wai Yan, Narang, Aditi, Tafti, Hossein Dehghani, Farivar, Glen G., Pou, Josep

“…In contrast to the conventional control strategies that regulate the dc bus voltage with the ESS, the proposed control strategy exploits the use of both PV and ESS in regulating the dc bus voltage. It also employs an advanced flexible power point tracking algorithm for the PV system to further enhance the dynamic performance of the system by adaptively adjusting the PV output power according to the load profile.…”
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Development of coherent detector technologies for sub-millimetre wave astronomy observations by Tan, B-K

“…Above that, the mixer performance is compromised by losses, unless materials with higher superconducting gap are employed in conjunction with the niobium tunnel junction. …”

Exploiting diffusion prior for real-world image super-resolution by Wang, Jianyi, Yue, Zongsheng, Zhou, Shangchen, Chan, Kelvin C. K., Loy, Chen Change

“…We present a novel approach to leverage prior knowledge encapsulated in pre-trained text-to-image diffusion models for blind super-resolution. Specifically, by employing our time-aware encoder, we can achieve promising restoration results without altering the pre-trained synthesis model, thereby preserving the generative prior and minimizing training cost. …”
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A machine-learning-based event-triggered model predictive control for building energy management by Yang, Shiyu, Chen, Wanyu, Wan, Man Pun

“…The developed ETMPC system is then employed for air-conditioning control for performance evaluation through simulations. …”
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A consequent-pole magnetic-geared machine with axially embedded permanent magnets for hybrid electric vehicle by Xie, Shuangchun, Chen, Hao, Zuo, Yuefei, Shen, Fawen, Han, Boon Siew, Hoang, Chi Cuong, Lee, Christopher Ho Tin

“…In particular, the proposed CP-MGM employs modular structure and axially embedded permanent magnets (PMs) to achieve symmetrical back electromotive force (EMF) waveforms and improved torque capability, respectively. …”
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Leveraging imperfect restoration for data availability attack by Huang, Yi, Styborski, Jeremy, Lyu, Mingzhi, Wang, Fan, Kong, Adams Wai Kin

“…In this paper, we conduct a theoretical analysis of CUDA, uncovering the sub-optimal gradients it introduces and elucidating the strategy it employs to induce class-wise bias for data poisoning. …”
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Adaptive gate switching control for discontinuous conduction mode DC–DC converter by Sun, Zhuochao, Chew, Kin Wai Roy, Tang, Howard, Siek, Liter

“…This paper aims to develop a novel adaptive gate switching controller (AGSC) for discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) dc-dc converters, in an attempt to reduce the power losses caused by nonideal gate switching operations. The proposed AGSC employs a dead-time controller (DTC) and a zero-current detector (ZCD) to turn ON and OFF the synchronous switch, respectively. …”
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The path to sustainable lean implementation: A case study in automotive industry by Norhana, Mohd Aripin, Gusman, Nawanir, Suhaidah, Hussain, Puteri Fadzline, Muhamad Tamyez, Nur Sofia Nabila, Alimin

“…This study aims to undertake an in-depth investigation of the failure factors of automotive manufacturers to sustain LM implementation and identify potential strategies to overcome these challenges. The research employs a qualitative method, utilizing primary data collection of in-depth interviews and purposeful sampling. …”
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Active learning for optimal intervention design in causal models by Zhang, Jiaqi, Cammarata, Louis, Squires, Chandler, Sapsis, Themistoklis P., Uhler, Caroline

“…Here we develop a causal active learning strategy to identify interventions that are optimal, as measured by the discrepancy between the post-interventional mean of the distribution and a desired target mean. The approach employs a Bayesian update for the causal model and prioritizes interventions using a carefully designed, causally informed acquisition function. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of local and nonlocal amplitudes in the B0 → K*0μ+μ− decay by Aaij, R., Abdelmotteleb, A. S. W., Abellan Beteta, C., Abudinén, F., Ackernley, T., Adefisoye, A. A., Adeva, B., Adinolfi, M., Adlarson, P., Agapopoulou, C., Aidala, C. A., Ajaltouni, Z., Akar, S., Akiba, K., Albicocco, P., Albrecht, J.

“…The analysis is based on pp collision data corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 8.4 fb−1 collected by the LHCb experiment. This measurement employs for the first time a model of both one-particle and two-particle nonlocal amplitudes, and utilises the complete dimuon mass spectrum without any veto regions around the narrow charmonium resonances. …”
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High-sensitivity signal processing circuit integrated coil antenna sensor toward measurements of the water fraction in the oil-water two-phase flow by Qu, Zilian, Bao, Qiwen, Yang, Zhengchun, Zhao, Zhenyu, Yang, Qinghai, Yang, Shuhui, Li, Zengrui, Wang, Wensong

“…In this article, a coil antenna-based high-sensitivity inductive sensor is proposed to measure the water fraction in the oil-water two-phase flow in real time. It employs a wire-wound coil antenna, an associated signal processing circuit, and a sensor fixture to support and hold them. …”
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MCQGen: a large language model-driven MCQ generator for personalized learning by Hang, Ching Nam, Tan, Chee Wei, Yu, Pei-Duo

“…This integration significantly enhances the ability of the LLM to produce educationally relevant questions that align with both the goals of educators and the diverse learning needs of students. The framework employs innovative prompt engineering, combining chain-of-thought and self-refine prompting techniques, to enhance the performance of the LLM. …”
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