Dissonances in care: childhood, well-being, and the politics of welfare in Japan by Chapman, CR

“…Japanese child welfare is a disaggregated system; I emphasize polyvocality to illuminate the nuances between varied spaces of care practice, ranging from casework agencies to the side streets of group homes. Caseworkers prioritized objectivity by eschewing rapport with children, psychologists valued a professional, lived relationship, and caregivers esteemed strong affective bonds irrespective of proximity. …”

UMPSA Residents Hoist the National Flag to Enliven National Day 2023 by Nor Salwana, Mohammad Idris

“…PAYA BESAR, August 11, 2023 - Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) held a National Flag Presentation Ceremony to further enhance the spirit of love for the country among UMPSA residents in conjunction with National Day 2023 with the theme 'Malaysia MADANI: Determination for Unity Fulfills Hope' (‘Malaysia MADANI: Tekad Perpaduan Penuhi Harapan’) for this year.…”
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Dreams : bespoke for the soul by Dinh, Hai Yen

“…By having the audience looking at the pieces, it is a hope that they can find a piece which resonates most closely and it may encourage them to reflect about themselves. …”
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In search of a New Asian theatre. by Chin, Mary., Law, Kian Yan.

“…Our photojournalism project is poised to capture the spirit of the Flying Circus Project, with an emphasis on the very process, as we document the search for a New Asia on stage. In doing so, we hope our visuals will stimulate the already growing interest in the arts and theatre.…”
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Fundamental understanding and materials design for atmospheric water harvesting by Chen, Xingyu

“…Therefore, by investigating water condensation behaviours on surfaces with various morphologies and energies, combining this research with Molecular Dynamics and Python simulation, we hope to carry out optimal possible surface designs supported by the findings of our experiments and simulations, to aid in the atmospheric water harvesting process.…”
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Playing with emotions. by Ler, Rui Qi.

“…With the increasing rates of obesity, myopia and small families, the playground is designed in the hope of creating an area that is fun, interesting and engaging, to encourage children in physical and social play instead of solitary computer games. …”
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The customization and use of psychological capital in an Asian context as a predictor of job satisfaction by Lee, Alex Yi, Seah, Charlene K. Q., Aw, Cherie Q. Y.

“…In Western countries, psychological capital (PsyCap), made up of the components of self-efficacy, hope, resilience, and optimism, can predict a person’s job satisfaction. …”
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Letters (and the art of storytelling). by Yap, Shawn Kai Siang.

“…Letters hopes to redirect us to these things which truly deserve our attentions as we re-evaluate our lives .…”
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Battery reliability balancing by Tan, Yong Quan.

“…This report includes the basic of how a battery management system works and what are the current battery balancing techniques, it will identify some of the problem of these balancing techniques and provide an unique solution to this problem by introducing a new method of balancing of the cell which can be incorporated into the current techniques in hope of improving the lifespan of the battery pack. …”
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Wooferland by Tan, Jedidah Chu Yi

“…More fantastical than our current day reality permits, this project also challenges one’s preconceived idea of what reality should be, as it pushes the boundaries and provides a vision of hope for the future of all urban dogs and dog lovers.…”
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Racism, prejudice and cultural stereotypes in British Asian fiction by Tan, Ivan Lye Hwee

“…Instead, they contain silver linings of a hope for the future that a critical reader can glean upon deeper analysis.…”
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Rojak state by Veera, Sherilyn Shaan

“…Boundaries of race, religion and nationalities are blurred to form a representation of our mixed world, in hope of embracing mixedness and duality rather than forced categorisation.…”
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World Agricultural Forum 2017 - Future of agriculture and implications for ASEAN by Ong, Keng Yong, Montesclaros, Jose Ma. Luis P.

“…Yet, innovative endeavours and technological advancements have given hope that adaptation, invention and international cooperation can overcome the looming challenges, with positive implications for ASEAN’s approach to food security.…”
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Investigating the components of brand equity and their impacto n consumers' buying decisions : an application to the MP3 player market. by Lim, Shu Hui., Lin, Shiting., Tan, Noella Sok Hua.

“…The objective of the study is to investigate the relative significance of the various components of brand equity and their influence on a consumer's decision to buy a brand and apply it to the MP3 player market. We hope to use the results of our study to recommend strategies that firms can use to enhance the equity of their brands and improve sales. …”
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The many faces of natural theology: diverse projects, distinct roles, and the pursuit of clarity by Baker-Hytch, MRO, Mallary, M

“…The aim of this paper is to try to shed some light on three of the most common definitions of ‘natural theology’ in contemporary scholarship, to provide clarity about the ways in which they differ, and to propose some conceptual refinements in the hope that, if adopted, more fruitful discourse may take place in relation to this much-debated and interdisciplinary phrase.…”

Assessment of redistribution policies in Singapore by Ang, Xin Rui, Cham, Zhi An, Peh, Earl Hao Kien

“…To ascertain which eligibility condition (income or annual value (AV) of home) is a better determinant for redistributive policies? …”
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The Impact of Different Level of Education Towards Acceptance of Islamic House Financing by Abd Aziz, Noriza, Abu Bakar, Azizi, Abd Aziz, Ibrahim, Yusuff, Noraini, Ahmad Musadik, Siti Hajar Salwa

“…Home ownerships are a necessity to all Malaysians. …”
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The city you'll never meet by Lim, Ying Quan

“…This project is motivated by the unique social impacts the Covid-19 Pandemic has on Singapore, such as the implementation of “Work from Home” scheme and online learning, as well as the increase in mental fatigue and mental health problems because of prolonged isolation and lack of social interaction. …”
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A study of summary annual reports issued in Singapore. by Low, Alvin., Yap, Yeong Keen., Lum, Sheh Min.

“…We are interested in studying the extent to which companies comply with the Companies Act SAR requirements as well as to document the level of voluntary disclosures present in SARs issued to date. We hope to comment on the effectiveness of SAR as a medium for the communication of financial and non-financial information. …”
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The Tampines Cybertimes : from conception to infancy by Goh, Adeline I Ling, Kwek, Amelia Woon, Yang, Jonathan Sun Cheung, Yeo, Jeffrey Wee Teck

“…Finally, it tells of the future we as parents hope it will grow into. This is the story of The Tampines CyberTimes.…”
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