Standard Practice for Roads and Parking Lots Pavement Condition Index Surveys / by ASTM International issuing body 7786

“…Continuous monitoring of the PCI is used to establish the rate of pavement deterioration, which permits early identification of major rehabilitation needs. The PCI provides feedback on pavement performance for validation or improvement of current pavement design and maintenance procedures.…”
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Traffic speed-flow relationships for Singapore roads by Mak, Chin Long.

“…The speed-flow curves provide the basis for measures of effectiveness and level of service for uninterrupted flow facilities. They are also useful in the design, operation and economic appraisal of such facilities. …”
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Sources of opposition to renewable energy projects in the United States by Susskind, Lawrence, Chun, Jungwoo, Gant, Alexander, Hodgkins, Chelsea, Cohen, Jessica, Lohmar, Sarah

“…Many policy analysts believe that once electricity from renewable energy becomes less expensive than electricity from fossil fuel, new renewable energy facilities will be built quickly across the United States. …”
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Deployment of vaccine cold chain equipment in resource-limited settings: lessons from the Gavi Cold Chain Optimization Platform in Cameroon by Nkwain, J, Zambou, VM, Nchinjoh, SC, Agbor, VN, Adidja, A, Mbanga, C, Edwidge, NN, Ndoula, ST, Ateke Njoh, A, Diack, D, Di Mattei, P, Wiwa, O, Diaby, O, Saidu, Y

“…Methods: This cross-sectional study collected data on the number of days items of CCE spent at each point on their trajectory from the entry port to 62 randomly selected health facilities in Cameroon. Results: Once equipment arrived at the entry port, it took 10 d for customs clearance, 2 d from customs clearance to warehousing and 257 d (>9 mo) from the warehouse to facilities. …”

Methamphetamine abuse in Malaysia: an interpretive phenomenological perspective by Audi Azizul, Muhd Dhamir, Wan Jaafar, Wan Munira, Mohd Khir, Azlina, Amin, Samir Muhazzab

“…Therefore, this study intentions to explore the perspective and experience of Meth. clients who is undergoing a rehabilitation program at the Narcotic Addiction Rehabilitation Centre, Tampin, Melaka (Puspen Tampin, Melaka) through an interpretive phenomenological approach. …”
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Study of power flow control by unified power flow controller by Yam, Chien Meng

“…These issues have challenged power system engineers today to use the existing transmission facilities to greater effect and efficiency.…”
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Cadaveric study on strain behavior of human rotator cuff tendons : intact and tear by Liang, Hui.

“…Rotator cuff tears are commonly found in the elderly and it is important to study the causes and treatment of rotator cuff tears for prevention and rehabilitation. The objective of this study is to determine the strain behavior of rotator cuff tendons during arm elevation in intact and tear conditions.…”
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From Prisons to Programming: Fostering Self-Efficacy via Virtual Web Design Curricula in Prisons and Jails by Nisser, Martin, Gaetz, Marisa, Fishberg, Andrew, Soicher, Raechel N., Faruqi, Faraz, Long, Joshua

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Reducing lane width for Singapore roads by Tan, Guan You

“…The study found out that narrow lane width cause reduction in speed due to perception of a higher perceived risks on the road such as colliding with surrounding vehicles, and collision onto nearby road facilities. For future consideration and references, reduction of lane width causes vehicles’ overall operating speed to drop, and it also helps to save land spaces for construction of on-road facilities. …”
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Predictive validity of the Oxford digital multiple errands test (OxMET) for functional outcomes after stroke by Webb, SS, Demeyere, N

“…Participants (≤ 2 months post-stroke) were recruited from an English-speaking stroke rehabilitation in-patient setting. Participants completed OxMET. …”

The spectacularization of NGOs accountability in disaster situations: evidence from the 2015 Nepal’s earthquakes by Adhikari, Pawan, Upadhaya, Bedanand, Dhakal Adhikari, Shovita, Aryal, Sanjaya, Wijethilake, Chaminda

“…The findings of the study demonstrate how the voices of many Nepalese NGOs involved in the relief, recovery and rehabilitation efforts following the 2015 earthquakes remained unheard and how they were forced to compromise their felt responsibilities by having to adhere to the control-oriented and accounting-based requirements imposed by the government and funders. …”
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The Contours of the Cloud: Dissecting the Real Estate Investment Decisions of Data Center Operators by Fawcett, Robert Logan

“…The hedonic model examines the impact of specific site attributes, such as proximity to power infrastructure and fiber, on the scale of data center facilities in megawatts. The findings suggest that colocation data centers prioritize connectivity, electrical infrastructure, and urban proximity, while the location of hyperscale facilities is more variable and less predictable. …”
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Lower limb torque prediction for sit-to-walk strategies using long short-term memory neural networks by Perera, Chamalka Kenneth, Gopalai, Alpha A., Gouwanda, Darwin, Ahmad, Siti A., Teh, Pei-Lee

“…Controllers in assistive technology require reference torque trajectories to set the level of assistance for a patient during rehabilitation or when aiding essential daily tasks such as sit-to-walk (STW). …”
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Environment data processing for a data centre by Tan, Mei Xuan

“…This research aims to investigate the relationship between a DC’s IT power consumption with its IT facilities and environmental factors outside the DC. …”
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Understanding campus mobility by Koh, Anthony Yao Wei

“…Campus mobility thus provides input on how the campus facilities are used and the interaction between students on campus. …”
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Effects of individual research practices on fNIRS signal quality and latent characteristics by Bizzego, Andrea, Carollo, Alessandro, Lim, Mengyu, Esposito, Gianluca

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Deep learning network for NAO robot applications by Leong, Jing Kai

“…In this project, deep learning algorithm is applied to identify rehabilitation exercised performed. The software component will be developed using Pytorch, an open source machine library based on python. …”
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The new physics case for beam-dump experiments with accelerated muon beams by Cesarotti, Cari, Gambhir, Rikab

“…We find that, even at low energies like those accessible at staging or demonstrator facilities, it is possible to probe new regions of parameter space for a variety of generic BSM models, including muonphilic, leptophilic, Lμ − Lτ, and dark photon scenarios. …”
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Protection of cyclists by Xiao, Shunyu

“…These cycling paths will connect commuters from their homes to bus terminals, MRT stations, and nearby facilities such as markets, school and shopping centres. …”
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Report to the President for year ended June 30, 2022, Microsystems Technology Laboratories by Lee, Hae-seung (Harry)

“…This report contains the following sections: Integration of Laboratories; Industry Engagements; Research Centers; Facilities Update; Outreach and Educational Activities; Core Faculty; Administration…”
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