New binders for Li-ion batteries by Peck, Steve Teck Wei

“…The results obtained are a proof of concept of the attractiveness of the use of pectin as a new binder to obtain enhanced battery properties which could enable lithium-ion batteries to meet increasingly harsh demands in applications such as electric vehicles (EVs) and portable electronics.…”
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Integration of multiple ultra-capacitor banks in DC microgrid part I by Ahamad Fareed

“…It is an efficient and economical energy system comprising of different renewable sources and storages that are interconnected to meet the power demand from the load. Energy Storages (ES) are used in the DC Mg to mitigate the differences between the load demand and the generations. …”
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Prototype Development of Modified Roof Turbine Ventilator for Thermal Comfort Enhancement by Mondal, Mithun, Kamarudin, Kamarul-Azhar, Hariri, Azian, Hassan, Muhammad Ridhuan, Zainulabidin, Muhd Hafeez

“…The results showed that the natural ventilation system failed to meet the ASHRAE Standard 55-2020 for thermal comfort. …”
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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

“…Yearly reports of detrimental effects resulting from harmful algal blooms (HAB) are still received in Malaysia and other countries, particularly concerning fish mortality and seafood contamination, both of which bear consequences for the fisheries industry. …”
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An integrated information management model for proactive prevention of struck-by-falling-object accidents on construction sites by Wu, Weiwei, Yang, Huanjia, Li, Qiming, Chew, David Ah Seng

“…The objective of this paper is to analyze the proactively preventive information requirement of struck-by-falling-object accidents and propose an integrated information management model using a ZigBee RFID sensor network to fulfill these requirements. …”
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Multi-branch sandwich piezoelectric energy harvester : mathematical modeling and validation by Li, Xiangyang, Yu, Kaiping, Upadrashta, Deepesh, Yang, Yaowen

“…Energy harvesting from ambient environment has attracted intensive attention over the years for powering low-power autonomous electronic devices. …”
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Global competition for upstream investment: key test for Latin America’s policymakers by Conway, T

“…In the last five years, Latin America has re-emerged on the world stage of global upstream opportunities. …”

Hearing loss and risk of major osteoporotic fracture: a population-based cohort study in the United Kingdom by Khalid, S, Alhambra, DP, Hasheminasab, SA, Vinogradova, Y, Qureshi, N, Ratzinger, M, Brunetti, V, Salas, A, Canals, L

“…Methods: From the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink, our cohort study matched individuals aged ≥ 60 years diagnosed with HL (READ/ICD-10 codes; 01January2001–31December2021; index event), without secondary osteoporosis causes, with up to five individuals without HL (birth, index year, sex, general practice). …”

36 stratagems & applications by Soe Thiha @ Nyan Lin Htun

“…The 36 stratagems were accepted to evolve from hundreds of years of ancient Chinese warfare among warlords, kings, aristocrats fighting for power, for land, or for sovereign kingdom, yet still very widely recognized to be useful in all areas including policy making, changing healthy life styles, persuasive negotiations etc. …”
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Impact of jet fuel hedging on firm value : a study on global airlines. by Quah, Hui Li., Tan, Jazreel Yan Zhen., Teo, Lay Hui.

“…Using a sample of 47 airline companies from 15 countries between years 2000 to 2009, we look into the relationship between hedging decisions and firm value for two different sub-samples. …”
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Effects of double aging on inconel 718 fabricated by laser metal deposition by Tham, Nataniel Yong Syn

“…Inconel 718 fabricated using Laser Metal Deposition has been found in recent years to be a viable option to fabricate or repair components. …”
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Laser-Guide-Star Satellite for Ground-Based Adaptive Optics Imaging of Geosynchronous Satellites by Marlow, Weston, Carlton, Ashley, Hyosang, Yoon, Clark, James, Haughwout, Christian, Cahoy, Kerri, Males, Jared, Close, Laird, Morzinski, Katie

“…Although the preliminary analysis indicates that a single satellite guide star cannot be used for observing multiple astronomical targets, it will only require a little propellant to relocate within the geosynchronous belt. Results of a design study on the feasibility of a small-satellite guide star have been presented, and the potential benefits to astronomical imaging and to the larger space situational awareness community have been highlighted.…”
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Implementation Challenges of State-Led Redevelopment in Shrinking Cities: Case Study of Shantytown Redevelopment in Yichun, Northeast China by Gao, Shuqi, Ryan, Brent D.

“…The study analyzed the implementation of this policy in Yichun, a shrinking forestry city in China's rust belt (Northeast China). The implementation of this policy differs from China's typical privately funded market-led redevelopment in other areas, in terms of combining the rigorous implementation of central government's policy and funding in tandem with the discretionary actions of the local state-owned forestry bureau. …”
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Why did China seldom claim? : Overseas investment and bilateral investment treaties by Chen, Jiaxin

“…To critically examine the topic, BITs between China and the European Union (EU) countries as well as 53 BITs between China and the countries along ‘Belt and Road’ are analyzed. The research finds that, instead of solving the dispute settlement issues, the China-EU BIT tends to play its role in market liberalization. …”
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Performance analysis of life insurance industry in Singapore. by Au, Hui Fang., Che, Pei Yee., Lin, Jinling.

“…In the later part of the project, a projection of the new business sales is carried out for years 2006 to 2010, assuming the absence of significant influence. …”
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Are Singaporeans saving enough to lead a comfortable life upon retirement? by Tan, Irene., Quek, Cindy., Toh, Hoon Choo.

“…This report examines whether Singaporeans are saving and investing wisely to ensure comfortable “Golden Years”. To attain our objective, our report covers factors like medical expenses, housing trends and financial obligations. …”
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Simulation of aircraft contrail formation by Lee, Sock Jun.

“…As a result, through the years, great efforts have been put in to the research on the possibility of minimizing contrail formation by jet aircrafts.…”
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Agency-client relationships in U.S. and South Korea by Loh Sock Hoon, Mabel Yeow Kia Chin, Yow Tsung Hsien

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Perceived impact of shift from income tax to GST by Singapore residents by Eng, Celina Soo Hwi, Ling, Hue Miin, Kuah, Beng Hui

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Study on the effectiveness of media planning and advertising strategy employed in an anti-smoking campaign by Ang, Kok Keong, Ang, Teck Hoe, Lee, Kian Huat

“…This field study investigates how anti-smoking campaigns can more effectively persuade male Malays between the ages of sixteen to thirty years old to quit smoking. It was conducted during the 1994's anti-smoking advertising blitz, using the theme "Too Tuff To Puff''.…”
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