Optimizing Transformation-Induced Plasticity to Resist Microvoid Softening by Snow, Brandon D., Olson, G. B., Parks, D. M.

“…Considering the complex nature of TRIP and its effects on ductile fracture, an integrated computational materials engineering (ICME) approach to materials optimization is desired. …”
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Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors and caloric restriction-common pathways affecting metabolism, health, and longevity by Duszka, Kalina, Gregor, András, Guillou, Hervé, König, Jürgen, Wahli, Walter

“…Caloric restriction (CR) is a traditional but scientifically verified approach to promoting health and increasing lifespan. CR exerts its effects through multiple molecular pathways that trigger major metabolic adaptations. …”
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Tech noir as a new genre? by Ng, Kelvin Kong Lip.

“…Tremendous technological advancements and the wiring up of the entire world into a global village have had its effects on the content of recent Science Fiction films. …”
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Performance and flight dynamics characteristics of a variable sweep wing aircraft by Chong, Zi Wei.

“…The variable sweep morphing technology integrated on the newly designed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is investigated in terms of its effects on the performance characteristics, stability as well as the maneuverability. …”
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Telomere oxidation status (TOS) is correlated with relative telomere length (RTL) across different mouse tissues but not with nicotinamide nucleotide transhydrogenase (Nnt) status by Kidd, Elliot, Meimaridou, Eirini, Walley, Andrew, Fairbrother, Una

“…We used a mouse model to demonstrate telomere specific oxidative stress and its effects on TL, in a range of tissues. These mice have a naturally occurring Nnt deficiency. …”
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Maternal social capital and child health in Vietnam by Tuan, T, Harpham, T, De Silva, M, Thu Huong, N, Tod, B, Thi Lan, P, Duc Thach, T, Abeyasekera, S

“…This paper offers the first quantitative examination of maternal social capital and its effects upon child health in Vietnam. It shows that high levels of maternal social capital may positively affect child health by enabling mothers to access more services and more assets, such as jobs, money, and goods. …”

Preserving knowledge during learning by Braun, L

“…In this work, we provide an analytical study of continual learning and its effects on neural representations in deep linear networks. …”

Nonlinear wave evolution with data-driven breaking by Eeltink, D., Branger, H., Luneau, C., He, Y., Chabchoub, A., Kasparian, J., van den Bremer, T. S., Sapsis, T. P.

“…Our blended machine learning framework gives excellent predictions of breaking and its effects on wave evolution, including for external data.…”
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Content Moderation and the Formation of Online Communities: A Theoretical Framework by Dwork, Cynthia, Hays, Chris, Kleinberg, Jon, Raghavan, Manish

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Heritable polygenic editing: the next frontier in genomic medicine? by Visscher, PM, Gyngell, C, Yengo, L, Savulescu, J

“…We conclude by arguing for a collectivist perspective on the ethical issues raised by HPE, which accounts for its effects on individuals, their families, communities and society⁴.…”

Effects of statistical sampling errors on flood-damage-reduction project evaluation by Su, Hsin-Ting, Tung, Yeou-Koung

“…This study investigates how the flood damage estimation is affected by the epistemic uncertainty resulting from using finite flood data in defining the flood-frequency relationship and its effects on risk-based decision making. A Monte Carlo simulation is applied in the study to simulate the epistemic uncertainty associated with the sampling error of the flood magnitude. …”
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Data driven one day ahead air quality forecast system for SO2 and PM10 pollutants by Lu, Jingjun

“…In recent years, there has been growing concern about air pollution and its effects on human health and the environment. Many countries have implemented regulations and policies to address air pollution and improve air quality. …”
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Effects of kinesio taping on Hamstring-to-quadriceps ratio on non-injured female amateur competitive team sports athletes by Tan, Priscilla Hui Yee

“…Kinesiotape (KT) can provide that option, as research has shown its effects on muscle strength. Aim: To investigate effects of KT on effect of Hecc:Qcon ratio and on functional muscle performance. …”
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What do the rocks tell us? : A look at Tanjong Riamu's January 2021 landslides by Ng, Shannon Yan Yun

“…Lastly, we gathered historical rainfall data across relevant weather stations to explore its effects on the reported landslide events. Through our study, we conclude with certainty that the underlying bedrock geology controls the stability of the slopes along Tanjong Rimau. …”
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Properties and flexural performance of iron ore tailings concrete by Oritola, Sikiru Folahan

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At the frontiers between penal and psy discourses: judicial constructions of the mentally dis/ordered defendant in Hong Kong sentencing judgments by Chiu, TCU

“…In particular, ‘mental disorder’ is ill-defined in Hong Kong sentencing jurisprudence, and judicial determinations of what constitutes disorder and its effects on the final sentence remain unexamined in the limited research available. …”

Temporal variability in host availability alters the outcome of competition between two parasitoid species by Wang, H, Liu, T, Sun, S, Lewis, OT, Xi, X

“…<ol> <li>Variability in the availability of resources through time is a common attribute in trophic interactions, but its effects on the fitness of different consumer species and on interspecific competition between them are not clearly understood.…”

Do viewers of YouTube fitness content actually exercise? : Exploring fitness video viewing, exercise intention, and exercise behaviour in Singapore by Ang, Ci Xian

“…Despite increases in fitness content viewership on YouTube, Singapore’s top SM platform, and prevalent usage of YouTube in exercise promotion, its effects on physical well-being and factors contributing to promotional successes remain largely unknown. …”
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Alteration of hippocampal CA2 plasticity and social memory in adult rats impacted by juvenile stress by Raghuraman, Radha, Navakkode, Sheeja, Sajikumar, Sreedharan

“…With the aim of exploring social interaction and sociability in rats that were subjected to juvenile stress, we addressed questions about how the neural circuitry is altered and its effects on social behavior. Although there was induction of LTP in both Schaffer collateral and entorhinal cortical pathways in juvenile-stressed rats, LTP declined in both pathways after 2-3 h. …”
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Soft law, hard stakes? State commitment to non-binding international instruments and the case of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples by Villeneuve, L

“…Whilst the advantages and appeal of soft law have been widely studied, with its effects explored in both International Relations (IR) and International Law (IL) scholarship, states’ behaviour on commitment to soft law per se has remained underexplored. …”