Comprehensive characterization and kinetic analysis of coconut shell thermal degradation: Energy potential evaluated via the Coats-Redfern method by Monir, Minhaj Uddin, Muntasir Shovon, Shaik, Akash, Faysal Ahamed, Habib, Md Ahosan, Techato, Kuaanan, Azrina, Abd Aziz, Chowdhury, Shahariar, Eka Prasetya, Tofan Agung

“…In this study, the thermo-kinetics of coconut shells were examined through thermogravimetric analysis from 30 °C to 1000 °C at 5 °C/min under N2. Advanced analytical tools assessed the elemental, microstructural, and morphological attributes of the samples. …”
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Integration of an Aptamer-Based Signal-On Probe and a Paper-Based Origami Preconcentrator for Small Molecule Biomarkers Detection by Lee, Na E., Hong, Ji H., Lee, Seungmin, Yoo, Yong K., Kim, Kang H., Park, Jeong S., Kim, Cheonjung, Yoon, Junghyo, Yoon, Dae S., Lee, Jeong H.

“…By integrating cortisol-selective aptamer-based probes and POP, we accurately diagnosed cortisol levels within 30 min of signal probe incubation, followed by 10 min of preconcentration. …”
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Glycosylated copper sulfide nanocrystals for targeted photokilling of bacteria in the near‐infrared II window by Hou, Shuai, Mahadevegowda, Surendra Hittanahalli, Mai, Van Cuong, Chan‐Park, Mary Bee Eng, Duan, Hongwei

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In vitro and In vivo photothermal cancer therapeutic effects of gold nanorods modified with mushroom β-glucan by Li, Xiaojie, Zhou, Jiajing, Dong, Xiaonan, Cheng, Wai-Yin, Duan, Hongwei, Cheung, Peter C. K.

“…Intravenous injection of AuNR-Glu nanohybrids followed by irradiation from a NIR-II laser at a safe dose (1.0 W/cm2 for 5 min) in nude mice implanted with HT-29 tumors was effective in significantly reducing the tumor growth, with no obvious harmful side effects, as evidenced by histological analysis of major organs. …”
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Diazoalkane decay kinetics from UVA-active protein labelling molecules : trifluoromethyl phenyl diazirines by Djordjevic, Ivan, Wicaksono, Gautama, Solic, Ivan, Steele, Terry W. J.

“…Diazoalkanewas relatively stable over the evaluation period of 30 min (post-UVA activation) in all compounds except TPD-CH2Br, which exhibits an 11 min half-life.…”
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Impact and damage resistance studies on thermoplastic reinforced composites by Muhammad Shah Abdullah

“…The composite laminates perform better at lower strain rate of 1.2mm/min compared to 2mm/min, where higher average peak force and displacement was observed. …”
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Novel single-step hydrophobic modification of polymeric hollow fiber membranes containing imide groups : its potential for membrane contactor application by Zhang, Yuan, Wang, Rong, Zhang, Lizhi, Fane, Anthony Gordon

“…As a compromise between the membrane hydrophobicity and mechanical strength, 10–30 min were considered as appropriate modification times for the PAI membranes. …”
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Frailty, multimorbidity and polypharmacy: exploratory analyses of the effects of empagliflozin from the EMPA-KIDNEY trial by Mayne, KM, Sardell, R, Staplin, N, Judge, P, Zhu, D, Sammons, E, Wanner, C, Emberson, J, Preiss, D, Landray, M, Baigent, C, Haynes, R, Herrington, W

“…</p> <br> <p><strong>Methods:</strong> The EMPA-KIDNEY trial randomized 6609 patients with CKD (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] ≥20<45 mL/min/1.73m2 , or ≥45<90 mL/min/1.73m2 with urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio ≥200 mg/g) to receive either empagliflozin 10 mg daily or matching placebo and followed for two years (median). …”

Evaluation of glutathione S-transferases expression as biomarkers by heavy metals in Geloina expansa from Sepang Besar River, Selangor, Malaysia by Wakid, Sarini Ahmad, Abd Aziz, Nor Azwady Abd, Alias, Zazali, Mustafa, Muskhazli, Syazwan, Wan Mohd, Zulkifli, Syaizwan Zahmir

“…GST enzyme activities were estimated at 0.16 ± 0.01 µmol/min, with a protein content of 1.24 ± 0.04 mg. The specific activity for GST was 0.13 ± 0.01 µmol/ min/mg, calculated as the ratio of enzyme activity to the total protein. …”
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Ultrasound application and its effect on quality attributes of marinated goat meat by Kumar, P., Ahmed, M. A., Hayat, M. N., Abubakar, A. A., Rahman, M. M., Ismail Fitry, M. R., Kaka, U., Sazili, A. Q.

“…Thus, ultrasound-assisted marination for 30 min (T2) was observed to improve the flavour and tenderness of goat meat.…”

Substation reliability and its impacts on composite system adequacy by Ren, Shuhua

“…Substation and switching station, which forms a link between the bulk transmission system and the generation system, is the pivotal portion of an electric power system. …”
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A local product-of-exponentials method for the kinematic calibration of modular reconfigurable robots by Tan, Chee Tat.

“…A modular reconfigurable robot system is a collection of standardized individual link and joint components that can be assembled into a particular geometry for a specific task. …”
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Control of a 2-axis scara robot with a flexible forearm by Liu, Yaping.

“…In this thesis, issues in the modelling and control design of the tip position trajectory tracking of a two-link SCARA manipulator arm with a flexible forearm are discussed. …”
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Relationship between parent-child endorsed cultural values, language use, and their intended/perceived parenting style. by Sameema Nisa Haja Mohideen.

“…The results of the study indicated that only the home language predicted the endorsement of values thus proving the link between language and culture. Also endorsed values were found to be a predictor of the intended /perceived parenting style. …”
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Distribution system reliability assessment using Monte Carlo simulation techniques by Liang, Xin Ping.

“…As a distribution system is the vital link between the bulk system (generation and transmission combined) and the customers, the reliability of distribution system can be used to measure its performance in a highly competitive environment. …”
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Improving document access and retrieval in a repair workshop by Lim, Tang Boo.

“…In particular, hypertext technology is being recognized as one of the more important text organizing tools with its powerful hyper-link feature to retrieve documents of various formats and its latest frame technique to enable better presentation of information in multiple windows. …”
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Experiencing wireless sensor networks the media access control (Mac) layer by Fong, Gerald Fook Mun.

“…It also provides an overview of the data frame structure at the data link layer as well as the two different types of MAC implementations namely TKN154 and the one which is being utilized by the micaz family range of motes. …”
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A remotely controlled vision inspection/identification system in the computer integrated manufacturing environment by Chutatape, Opas.

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Power system virtual inertia implemented by grid-connected solar photovoltaic inverters by Wang, Chuan

“…Without modifying the original inertia coefficient in the system, the capacitance of capacitors and dc-link voltages can be changed to control the virtual inertia. …”
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The construction of a supramolecular polymeric rotaxane from bipyridine-ruthenium and cyclodextrin by Liu, Yu, Song, Shi Hui, Chen, Yong, Zhao, Yanli, Yang, Ying Wei

“…A luminescent supramolecular link is constructed by a very simple method using bipyridine-ruthenium and cyclodextrin, which displays not only a quasi-linear structure, but also a satisfactory fluorescence emission in both solution and the solid state.…”
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