A sociological analysis of Iranian popular music in the 21st century by Safideh, Mohammad Rezazadeh

“…The result of this investigation indicates that pop and rap genres with very simple, easy and repeatable rhythm and musical construction are currently the most popular music in Iran, and the younger generation (14–29 year old) makes the greatest number of consumers for popular music. …”
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Study of applying fiber based laser with the primary standard for optical power and improvement of spectral responsivity scales in near IR range by Zhang, Jing, Teo, Jia Jie, Huang, Xuebo

“…The absolute optical power was measured and two absolute transfer standard detectors (InGaAs based trap detectors) were calibrated at 1310nm. The measurement setup is described and the measurement uncertainty was analyzed. …”
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Development of nitride-based optical phased array at 1092 nm for the optical addressing of ⁸⁸Sr+ Ion by Lim, Yu Dian, Goh, Simon Chun Kiat, Seit, Wen Wei, Zhao, Peng, Guidoni, Luca, Likforman, Jean-Pierre, Tan, Chuan Seng

“…Optical phased array (OPA) structures are designed and fabricated for the optical addressing of trapped 88Sr+ ions. Laser light of 1092 nm wavelength corresponding to the 2D3/2 to 2P1/2 of 88Sr+ ion is used, where silicon nitride (SiN) platform with integrated titanium nitride (TiN) thermos-optic heaters are selected. …”
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Conflict and the formation of political beliefs in Africa by Adhvaryu, A, Fenske, J

“…Our results suggest that at the population level, the “conflict trap” in Africa is not driven by shifts in political beliefs and engagement caused by conflict exposure in childhood.…”

Borrowing the Concept of Crowdsourcing Practices to Boost Organisational Performance: from Small Medium Enterprises (SME’s) Perspective Into Zakat Perspective by Mansor, Mohd Fitri, Abdul Halim, Hasliza, Ahmad, Noor Hazlina, Abu, Noor Hidayah

“…It is because an organisation especially zakat institutions could grasp an opportunity by exploiting “wisdom of crowds” to be resources for the organisation. …”
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Neuro-fuzzy techniques for financial engineering by Chen, Yi.

“…Detailed research works and literature reviews are done in order to grasp Neuro-Fuzzy concepts and its applications. …”
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Into the imaginative realm of borges. by Lim Singh, Melissa.

“…In my essay, I turn to some of Jorge Luis Borges’ writings in the translated edition of Borges’ Selected Non-Fictions, in order to gain some insight to the way Borges thinks, so as to have a better grasp in unraveling the complexities found in his fictional short stories. …”
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Problems of the public good in higher education: building the common amid sovereign individualism, capital and the state by Marginson, S

“…Anglophone societies in which the sovereign individual is primary vis and vis social relations, and policy focuses on economic competition and consumption in education, find it hard to grasp non-pecuniary outcomes in higher education. …”

Assessing Customer Behavioural Intention To Participate In Online Food Ordering Systems (S/O 14715) by Nor Azam, Nor Rabiatul Adawiyah

“…It also provides customers in Malaysia with contextual knowledge and a more excellent grasp of online food delivery applications…”
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Mechanisms and Implementation of Thermo-Optical Annealing in Silica Fiber Sensors for Radiation-Induced Attenuation Mitigation by Legoupil, Aurelien Y. M.

“…For the pure silica core and F-doped cladding fibers studied, the RIA spectrum obtained is decomposed into known radiation-induced defect absorption bands, highlighting the key role of self-trapped holes in RIA at telecommunication wavelengths. …”
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Nanoimprinting of nanostructured catalysts by Aravinthan, T.

“…Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas which traps heat radiated by the sun in the atmosphere and causes global warming. …”
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The role of GeoGebra software in conceptual understanding and engagement among secondary school student by Hidayat, Riyan, Wan Mohd Noor, Wan Nurazlina, Nasir, Nurihan, Mohd Ayub, Ahmad Fauzi

“…Descriptive analysis indicates that students have a strong grasp of the topic taught, particularly showing high conceptual understanding and maximum engagement in interactive activities. …”
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All-weather thermal regulation coatings by Hippalgaonkar, Kedar

“…The temperature-responsive structures have been demonstrated to radiatively cool in the summer and trap heat in the winter. Their work sets the stage for all-weather thermal regulation coatings. …”
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Eurocentric fables of international debt and China. China report by Nayak, Bhabani Shankar

“…The article outlines different trajectories of the international debt trap diplomacy, which uses debt as a tool to control resources and to undermine state and governments in countries outside the Westphalian outlook. …”
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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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Rise of Islamic fundamentalism in Indonesia after reformasi and its impact on national and regional order by Rafael H. Nowotamtomo

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Improved electrical performance of Erbium silicide Schottky diodes formed by pre-RTA amorphization of Si by Tang, L. J., Tan, Eu Jin, Pey, Kin Leong, Chi, Dong Zhi, Lee, Pooi See

“…Erbium silicide Schottky diodes formed on Si(001) substrate using rapid thermal annealing method show degraded Schottky-barrier height ϕ_Beff and ideality factor due to the presence of silicide-induced microstructural defects which are likely sources of trap states. A method to improve the ϕ_Beff and of the diodes utilizing in situ Ar plasma cleaning to induce a light amorphization of the Si(001) substrate is proposed. …”
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Histopathology of cultured sea bass (Lates calcarifer) (Centropomidae) infected with Cruoricola lates (Trematoda: Sanguinicolidae) from Pulau Ketam, Malaysia by Herbert, B.W., Shaharom, F.M., Anderson, I.G.

“…Endocardial macrphages encapsulate eggs trapped between trabeculae in the heart. The reaction to eggs in the kidneys, hepatopancreas and spleen consists of fibrocytic encapsulation. …”
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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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