Correlating physicochemical properties of commercial membranes with CO₂ absorption performance in gas-liquid membrane contactor by Xu, Yilin, Malde, Chandresh, Wang, Rong

“…It is envisioned that this study can shed light on improving existing membrane fabrication procedures and the application of novel membrane surface modification techniques to facilitate practical applications of the GLMC technology.…”
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Leaching of metals from incineration bottom ash using organic acid by Jadhav, Umesh U., Biswal, Basanta Kumar, Chen, Zhitao, Yang, En-Hua, Hong, Hocheng

“…The method described in the present study provides an alternative environmentally friendly process to remove metals from IBA. This will facilitate the recycling of metal-free IBA for geotechnical applications.…”
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Encapsulation of host-derived probiotics using functional polysaccharides by Wong, Liqi

“…Besides that, an ice bath must be employed during the extrusion of KC particles as KC is a thermal sensitive gel, where cooling temperature can facilitate in maintaining the shape of the particles. …”
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A tight polyethersulfone ultrafiltration membrane fabricated via polyion complex assisted phase inversion for dye desalination by Zhao, Yali, Liao, Yuan, Lai, Gwo Sung, Yin, Yurong, Wang, Rong

“…During the phase inversion process of the precast PES/SPSF film, polycation PDADMAC could assemble with anionic SPSF and facilitate SPSF enrichment on membrane surface, forming a dense barrier layer via the electrostatic interaction between quaternary ammonium and sulfonate groups. …”
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China's geopolitical influence on the maritime industry by Chan, Lin Si

“…The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has the potential to improve trade relations, facilitate import and export processes and create more resilient supply chains within the Asia-Pacific region. …”
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Organic solvent-assisted control of hydrogel structures and properties by Zhou, Quan

“…Continuous advancement in hydrogel-based applications requires both novel hydrogel materials with superior properties and effective strategies that can facilitate the easy generation of complex hydrogel structures. …”
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USRP-based wireless communication demonstrations for capacity improvement: from coding and waveform design perspectives by Liu, Yile

“…These technologies offer assistance for people to better study the coding technology in a complex channel environment and enhance the effect of space division multiplexing of the MIMO system, which will facilitate the future development of wireless communication towards higher capacity and more channel conditions.…”
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Computation fluid dynamics on drag reduction II by Zang, Bin

“…Several useful observations and inferences are made through the investigation process, such as smaller separation distance between dimples facilitate the drag reduction mechanisms. Lastly, the grid size and RANS models are subjected to further verification to ensure the observations and calculations are indeed trustworthy and relatively accurate by studying skin friction coefficient and comparing to empirical formula; also by simulating more complex dimpled flow with different Reynolds number regimes. …”
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Effect of geometry on temporal development of quasi-1D jet scour by Tan, Ian Haoyang

“…It was also observed that both dse and time to reach equilibrium (te) increase when L was increased due to a larger erodible bed volume which facilitates better vortex formation. A quasi-1D jet scour was also found to achieve the equilibrium phase 90 times faster as compared to a 2D scour. …”
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Eliciting and honouring end-of-life care preferences : a multiple methods study on place of death by Tan, Woan Shin

“…This dissertation aimed to explore the complex contextual factors involved in eliciting end-of-life care preferences and to identify facilitators and barriers of home deaths in Singapore with a specific focus on the impact of Advance Care Planning (ACP). …”
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Task oriented feature extraction for complex human activity recognition by Mohammed Mobark Salem Wahdeen

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A deep learning-based approach for the detection of various Internet of Things intrusion attacks through optical networks by Imtiaz, Nouman, Wahid, Abdul, Abideen, Syed Zain Ul, Kamal, Mian Muhammad, Sehito, Nabila, Khan, Salahuddin, Virdee, Bal Singh, Kouhalvandi, Lida, Alibakhshikenari, Mohammad

“…This transparency enhances trust in the model’s outputs and facilitates informed decision-making by cybersecurity analysts and network administrators. …”
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Community health workers: efficacy, taxonomy, and performance by Ballard, M

“…In undertaking this process, an additional, methodological contribution was made in the form of a tool to reduce risk of bias in overviews of reviews. This tool may facilitate early stage intervention development in the future. …”

Cellular studies on the role of OGFOD1, a 2-oxoglutarate-dependent dioxygenase by Attwood, M

“…Clones re-expressing the OGFOD1 transgene under the control of a doxycycline regulable promoter were subsequently derived, facilitating comparison of OGFOD1 status within an isogenic setting. …”

Optimising the surveillance and control of communicable diseases: the effects of population heterogeneity on early outbreak transmission dynamics by Lovell-Read, F

“…In this thesis, we focus on modelling transmission dynamics in the very early stages of an infectious disease outbreak, using mathematical and computational techniques to design control mechanisms that facilitate early case detection and local containment.…”

Pilot study of a ketogenic diet in bipolar disorder: a process evaluation by P. Rigby, B, Needham, N, Grossi, H, Kamenska, I, H. Campbell, I, Meadowcroft, B, Creasy, F, Fisher, C, Bahuguna, P, Norrie, J, Thompson, G, C. Gibbs, M, Mitchell-Grigorjeva, M, McLellan, A, Moses, T, Burgess, K, Brown, R, J. Thrippleton, M, Campbell, H, J. Smith, D, A. Simpson, S

“…Results: Five themes were identified in the qualitative data: (1) ‘Encouraging entry and supporting exit’ (e.g. recognising and managing participants’ varied motives and expectations, including around weight loss and symptom alleviation); (2) ‘Challenging but potentially transformational,’ which reflects that while it can be difficult to initiate and maintain a ketogenic diet day-to-day, many participants perceived physical and psychological benefits (e.g. significant weight loss, mood stability and enhanced ability to focus); (3) ‘Intervention facilitators,’ including a range of behavioural (e.g. goal setting), social (e.g. family and dietitians) and technological (e.g. apps for monitoring) support mechanisms; (4) ‘Intervention barriers’ (e.g. dietary preferences, concerns about the diet and its impact, the testing burden and capacity of the delivery team); and (5) ‘The wider context’ (e.g. the cost of living and sociocultural expectations) was a crucial factor explaining differential experiences. …”

In-silico trials with human modelling and simulation for guiding optimal stratification of atrial fibrillation patients to catheter ablation and pharmacological therapy by Dasí i Martinez, A

“…Importantly, this thesis demonstrates overall agreement between simulated and clinical results, supporting the credibility of the in-silico trials, and provides novel insights for the evaluation of novel and existing treatments for AF, which facilitates translation into clinical practice.</p>…”

“I believe it when there is an expert next to me:” a qualitative analysis on the perceptions and experiences of pregnant women to self-monitor blood pressure in Lombok, Indonesia... by Tamrat, T, Setiyawati, YD, Barreix, M, Madani, N, Geissbühler, A, Shankar, AH, Tuncalp, O

“…Themes emerged related to (i) understanding of and experiences related to BP; (ii) facilitators and motivations for SMBP; (iii) barriers and concerns with SMBP; and (iv) experiences of using a smartphone-based BP application. …”

Highly crystalline, pure ZSM-5 from K2CO3-treated mud and its catalytic activity in biodiesel production by Hartati, Hartati, A’yuni, Qurrota, Fitri, Medya Ayunda, Izzah, Adiba Naila, Novitalina, Melinda Intan, Firda, Putri Bintang Dea, Nufus, Tazkiyatun, Prasetyoko, Didik, Harmami, Harmami, Hasliza Bahruji, Shahrul Nizam Ahmad

“…It is found that K2CO3 facilitates a slow crystallization rate, requiring a minimum of 5 h of hydrothermal treatment to produce ZSM-5. …”
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Enhancing early warning: A DNA biosensor with polyaniline/graphene nanocomposite for label-free voltammetric detection of saxitoxin-producing harmful algae by Chwan Chuong Chin, Jeremy Jason, Akbar, Muhamad Afiq, Mohd Yusof, Nurul Yuziana, Pike, Andrew, Goh, Choo Ta, Mustapha, Shuhadah, Tan, Ling Ling

“…The introduction of a carboxyphenyl layer to the PGN nanotransducing element was essential to augment the carboxylic groups on the graphene (RGO), facilitating attachment with the aminated DNA. The synergistic effect of the asynthesized nanocomposite of PANI and RGO, tremendously enhanced the electron transfer rate of the ferri/ferrocyanide redox probe at the SPCE transducer surface, allowing for the label-free bioanalytical assay of complementary DNA targets. …”
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