Factors influencing Malays as a second language learning in essay writing: a case study of Iban ethnic students in Sarawak, Malaysia by Edmund Austrus, Zamri Mahamod, Norhafizah Adnan

“…The lack of daily use of Malay further complicates their ability to grasp complex sentence structures and vocabulary, making essay writing a particularly difficult task for non-native speakers. …”
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Waffle-inspired hydrogel-based macrodevice for spatially controlled distribution of encapsulated therapeutic microtissues and pro-angiogenic endothelial cells by Pham, Chi H. L., Zuo, Yicong, Chen, Yang, Tran, Nam M., Nguyen, Dang T., Dang, Tram T.

“…The waffle-inspired grid-like micropattern of the "lock" component effectively entraps insulin-secreting microtissues in controlled locations while the interlocking design places them in a co-planar spatial arrangement with close proximity to vascular-inductive cells. …”
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ViObject: Harness Passive Vibrations for Daily Object Recognition with Commodity Smartwatches by Chen, Wenqiang, Lin, Shupei, Peng, Zhencan, Parizi, Farshid Salemi, Heo, Seongkook, Patel, Shwetak, Matusik, Wojciech, Zhao, Wei, Stankovic, John

“…In this paper, we present the design and implementation of ViObject, to address challenges such as motion interference, different object-touching positions, different grasp speeds/pressure, and model customization to new users and new objects. …”
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Digital health eco-systems: an epochal review of practice-oriented research by Stephanie, Lena, Sharma, Ravi S.

“…The main objective of this review is to track the evolution of digital health and the conspicuous developments in the field - crucial steps to get a grasp of the key issues involving the delivery of healthcare. …”
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Active Extrinsic Contact Sensing: Application to General Peg-in-Hole Insertion by Kim, Sangwoon, Rodriguez, Alberto

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A reinforcement learning based bipartite matching system by Khairul Amiru Ahmad Mohr

“…It is geared towards developing a tool that aids visualization of the algorithm for better comprehension and grasp of the inner workings of the algorithm.…”
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Supercreative : unleashing creative potential. by Chee, Edison.

“…The fact that there is no single definition reveals that creativity in itself is an extremely complex thing which the world is still trying to grasp and understand. In 2012, Adobe’s State of Create study surveyed 5,000 adults across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France and Japan. 80% of respondents said that unlocking creativity is critical to economic growth, and two-thirds feel that creativity is valuable to society. …”
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Profiling the Malaysian Consumers’ Consumption Behaviour Toward Dietary Supplement Products (S/O: 13155) by Mohd Noor, Nor Azila, Liew, Kok-Hong, Yap, Sheau-Fen, Abdul Rahman, Maria, Muhammad, Azli

“…This study is correlational in nature, with the intention to obtain a good grasp of the consumer purchasing behavior of dietary supplement products. …”
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Underlying factors and strategies for organizational BIM capabilities : The case of Iran by Rajabi, Mohammad Sadra, Rezaeiashtiani, Mohammad, Afiqah, Radzi, Famili, Alireza, Rezaeiashtiani, Amirhossein, Abdul Rahimi, Abdul Rahman

“…Most BIM benefits have not been grasped due to the lack of organizational BIM capabilities (OBIMCs). …”
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Modeling technology pathways and retrofit adoption to achieve city-wide building emissions reduction goals by Berzolla, Zachary M.

“…Under the current business as usual retrofitting rate, less than a fifth of the building stock will be retrofitted by 2050. To help policymakers grasp this temporal challenge, this dissertation introduces a novel application of technology diffusion models that can quantify retrofit adoption over time. …”
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Exploring translation strategies for Chinese dialogue and buzzwords based on 星星上的花（The Flower on the Stars） by Wan, Wenyi

“…During the translation process, two main problems are found: on the one hand, the problem concerning the grasp of language style and register, and the corresponding problem of how to choose words in the face of diverse texts; on the other hand, the problem of how to translate Chinese buzzwords in English. …”
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Android application for capturing personal data on name card using OCR by Tan, Woon Pang

“…The author had to self-learn Java programming language to grasp the basics of utilizing object-oriented programming methodology to build a strong foundation to work in Android Studio’s IDE to build a client-side mobile app. …”
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What can literature do that philosophy can't? Entering the hybrid worlds of Simone de Beauvoir and Iris Murdoch by Holt, N

“…The ideas of each of them on literature cannot be understood without a proper grasp of their thinking on language. I therefore also look at their views on language, focusing particularly on the kind of language ‘use’ represented by literature, and show how their own experience of language-learning played a part in shaping those views.…”

Of blood and belonging: the practice of antiretroviral treatment among HIV-positive youth in South Africa's Eastern Cape by Vale, B

“…Through these discussions, we might better be able to grasp the fragility and complexity of young people's retention in ART.…”

Systematic Literature Review on Augmented Reality with Persuasive System Design: Application and Design in Education and Learning by Nasirudin, Mohd Asrul, Md Fudzee, Mohd Farhan, Senan, Norhalina, Che Dalim, Che Samihah, Witarsyah, Deden, Erianda, Aldo

“…This highlights the need for further studies to fully grasp the possibilities of combining persuasive system design with augmented reality applications in education.…”
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Bond and electronic relaxation dynamics of graphene, gold clusters, and water ice by Zhang, Xi

“…Size-dependent surface bond contraction, potential well depression, electron and energy entrapment and valence band polarization of Au nanoclusters and nanocages were also verified by DFT calculations and BOLS-TB analysis. …”
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Composite material production of nonmetallic printed circuit board waste with recycled high density polyethylene by Muniyandi, Shantha Kumari

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Mastering Blockchain : Inner workings of blockchain, from cryptography and decentralized identities, to DeFi, NFTs and Web3 / by Bashir, Imran, author 396608

“…Throughout the book, you’ll explore blockchain solutions beyond cryptocurrencies, such as the IoT with blockchain, enterprise blockchains, and tokenization, and gain insight into the future scope of this fascinating and disruptive technology.By the end of this blockchain book, you will have gained a thorough comprehension of the various facets of blockchain and understand the potential of this technology in diverse real-world scenarios.What you will learnGrasp the mechanisms behind Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrenciesUnderstand cryptography and its usage in blockchainBecome familiar with the theoretical foundations of smart contracts and blockchain consensusDevelop DApps using Solidity, Remix, Truffle, and GanacheSolve issues relating to privacy, identity, scalability, and security in enterprise blockchainsDive into the architecture of Ethereum 2.0Delve into emerging trends like DeFi, NFTs, and MetaverseExplore various applications, research topics, and future directions of blockchain Who this book is for. …”
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The interrelation of EU law with inter se international agreements of the EU member states by Georgaki, K, Eleftheriadis, P

“…Chapter Four moves on to define the notion of ‘conflict’ between EU law and inter se agreements and provides the conceptual framework, within which it is to be grasped. Chapter Five explores the available conflict avoidance techniques, identifying two interrelated, yet distinct interpretative methods applicable to the context of this thesis: first, the principle of systemic integration, enshrined in Article 31(3)(c) of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (VCLT); and second, the principle of a consistent-with-EU-law interpretation of inter se agreements, as a special application of the principle of harmonious interpretation applied in international law. …”

Kierkegaardian selfhood as pursuit of the Greatest Commandment by Callaway, DA

“…Refusing to regard Kierkegaard’s grasp of Jesus’ injunction within the Greatest Commandment as referencing one love that is either synonymous with faith or mere sidebar concern en route to exposition of an ethics of neighbour love, this thesis examines what it means for a human being to love God <em>per se</em>. …”