Knowledge-based reactive planning and re-planning – a case-study approach by Djemai, Ramzi, Vassilev, Vassil, Ouazzane, Karim, Dey, Maitreyee

“…Planning for uncertainties arising from indoor evacuations can be complex as there’s a fine balance to strike between a too-detailed plan and one that’s too vague. …”
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H∞ gain-scheduled dynamic output feedback control with transient performance applied to electrical microgrid by Fuentes, R. M., Lacerda, Marcio J., Morais, C. F., Oliveira, R. C. L. F., Palma, J. M.

“…We achieve this by employing changes in variables and congruence transformations, which lead to new synthesis conditions expressed as linear matrix inequalities. Additional fine-tuned scalar parameters can be used to enhance further the controller performance in terms of less conservative H-infinity guaranteed costs. …”
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A Convolutional Neural Network Model to Segment Myocardial Infarction from MRI Images by Zakarya Farea Shaaf, Zakarya Farea Shaaf, Muhammad Mahadi Abdul Jamil, Muhammad Mahadi Abdul Jamil, Radzi Ambar, Radzi Ambar

“…The layers selection and hyper-parameters fine-tuning were applied before the training phase. …”
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Optimisation of tapioca peel powder as natural coagulant in removing chemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, turbidity, colour, and suspended solids from leachate sample by ., Mohd-Salleh, S. N. A., ., Shaylinda M. Z. N., Othman, N., Yashni, G.

“…After several processes, the next step was to sundry the solution, and grind the dried tapioca peel until it became a fine powder. A series of jar test was carried out to study the optimisation processes by considering the concentration of the solution, the coagulant dosage, and the pH of the wastewater. …”
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Application of functionally graded materials for severe plastic deformation and smart materials: experimental study and finite element analysis by Jamian, Saifulnizan

“…First, the novel technique in producing ultra fine grain of difficult-to-work materials by equal-channel angular pressing (ECAP) process at ambient temperature was developed by using FGM. …”
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Tribological behavior of dual and triple particle size SiC reinforced Al0MMCs: a comparative study by Maleque, Md. Abdul, Karim, Md Rezaul

“…The triple particle size (TPS) composite consist of SiC of three different sizes viz., coarse, intermediate and fine. The solution heat treatment was done on as cast (AC) composite at 540 0C for four hours followed by precipitation treatment. …”
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Prioritizing issues of Malaysian Vision 2020: an application of the analytic hierarchy process by Islam, Rafikul

“…The present research findings are expected to provide useful guidelines to the policy makers at the national level in course of fine tuning the Vision 2020 strategies . …”
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Trapping tetracycline loaded nanoparticles into polycaprolactone fiber networks for periodontal regeneration therapy. by Wan Abdul Khodir, WK, Guarino, V, Alvarez Perez, MA, Cafiero, C, Ambrosio, L

“…Chitosan nanoparticles loaded with different levels of tetracycline hydrochloride (up to 5% wt) were prepared by solution nebulization induced by electrical forces (i.e. electrospraying). The fine tuning of process parameters allows to obtain nanoparticles with tailored sizes ranging from 0.485 ± 0.147 μm to 0.639 ± 0.154 μm. …”
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Thyroglossal duct carcinoma : a case illustration by Abdullah, Kahairi, Leman, Wan Ishlah, Maria Ithaya, Rasan, Hashim, Shaharudin, Izura, Afiza, Raja Lope, Raja Ahmad

“…Most of the reported cases the diagnosis was made after surgical removal of a presumed benign thyroglossal duct cyst. Fine needle aspiration cytology is not sensitive enough to make the diagnosis. …”
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Vibrational characteristics of piping system in air conditioning outdoor unit by Loh, S. K., Faris, Waleed Fekry, Hamdi, M., Chin, W. M.

“…The unknown stiffness variables of the other tube end (chassis-piping mounting) are determined by parameter fine tuning. An experimental modal analysis using impact hammer test has also been employed to determine the vibration properties such as natural frequencies, mode shapes and damping ratio of the piping structures. …”
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Prediction of surface roughness of ti-6al-4v in electrical discharge machining: a regression model by Khan, Md. Ashikur Rahman, Rahman, M. M., Kadirgama, Kumaran, Maleque, Md. Abdul, Ishak, M.

“…It can be seen that increasing pulse on time causes a fine surface until a certain value, beyond which the surface finish deteriorates. …”
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ELID grinding and EDM for finish machining by Saleh, Tanveer, Bahar, Rubina

“…ELID grinding uses metal-bonded super-abrasive wheel with in-process electrolytic dressing for grinding hard and brittle materials. The fine abrasive wheels in ELID grinding is able to achieve ductile machining of the work material. …”
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Determinants of online brand communities’ and millennials’ characteristics: a social influence perspective by Ozuem, Wilson, Willis, Michelle, Howell, Kerry, Lancaster, Geoff, Ng, Raye

“…Drawing on social influence theory along with a constructivist perspective, we conducted fine‐grained in‐depth interviews to explore millennials’ participation in online communities and brand perceptions in the fashion industry. …”
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Development of Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System to Predict Concrete Compressive Strength by Seyed Hakim, Seyed Jamaldin, Jamaludin, Norwati, Heng Boon, Koh, Mokhtar, Shahrul Niza, Ali Khalifa, Nasradeen, Jamellodin, Zalipah

“…Each dataset was consisting of six input variables that were water, cement, fine and coarse aggregates, silica fume, and superplasticizer. …”
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A new approach for improving cleaning system of air filtration in kitchen hood using liquid mist spray nozzles with non-volatile organic compound by Asmuin, Norzelawati, Osman, Kahar, Mohd Ali, Mas Fawzi, Mat Isa, Norasikin, Sies, Mohd Farid

“…This project aims to implement fine spray technology in kitchen exhaust ventilation cleaning, and to introduce a non-Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) as spray cleaning solvent...…”
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Influence of workpiece preheating on chatter and machinability of Titanium alloy - Ti6Al4V by Amin, A. K. M. Nurul, Kamaruddin, K., Abdelgadir, M.

“…Though classified as a group of “difficult-to-cut” material, titanium and its alloys are have wide applications in the aerospace industry owing to their unique high strength-weight ratio which is maintained at elevated temperatures and their exceptional corrosion resistance. …”
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INFLUENCE OF MACHINING PARAMETERS ON TOOL WEAR AND MACHINING PERFORMANCE IN HIGH SPEED DUCTILE MODE END MILLING OF SODA LIME GLASS by Amin, A. K. M. Nurul, Konnek, Mohammed

“…Abstract: Soda lime glass is used extensively in engineering application owing to its high hardness, excellent optical properties, and good corrosion and chemical resistance. …”
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Polyetherimide/nano graphene oxide membrane for dehydration of n-butanol by pervaporation process by Manshad, Soheila

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An investigation of rhinovirus infection on cellular uptake of poly (glycerol-adipate) nanoparticles by Abo-zeid, Yasmin, Williams, Gareth, Touabi, Lila, McLean, Gary R.

“…For HeLa cells, RV-A16 and RV-A01 infection elevated NPs uptake upon increasing the incubation time, whereas at later timepoints (6 h) a reduced uptake was noted with RV-A01 infection (owing to decreased cell viability). Beas-2B cells exhibited more complex trends: decreases in NPs uptake (cf. uninfected cells) were observed at short incubation times following RV-A01 and RV-A16 infection. …”
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Annealing Treatment on Homogenous n-TiO2/ZnO Bilayer Thin Film Deposition as Window Layer for p-Cu2O-Based Heterostructure Thin Film by Mohamad Arifin, Nurliyana, Mohamad, Fariza, Hussin, Rosniza, Mohd Ismail, Anis Zafirah, Ahmad Ramli, Shazleen, Ahmad, Norazlina, Muhd Nor, Nik Hisyamudin, Sahdan, Mohd Zainizan, Mohammad Zain, Mohd Zamzuri, Masanobu Izaki, Masanobu Izaki

“…Metal oxide semiconductor material has great potential to act as window layer in p–n heterojunction solar cell thin film owing to low production cost and significant properties in photovoltaic mechanism. …”
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