From phosphate to refugees: the offshore refugee boom in the Republic of Nauru by Morris, J

“…I look at how mineral and migrant raw materials merge in the remaking of Nauru’s social economy. Each chapter goes deeper into detailing the extractive consequences that have developed in Nauru from both industrial sectors, but particularly the country’s latest manufacturing operations. …”

“新游牧精神”为文化冲突的和解方案 ：从《陆犯焉识》探讨严歌苓的身份认同 = “New normadic spirit” as a solution to cultural identity conflict : an analysis of Yan Ge Ling’s cultural identity through her novel, Lu Fan... by See, Seow Ling

“…Bringing together the experiences of the novel’s characters, their dilemmas between staying or leaving, and the closing chapter; as well as Yan Ge Ling’s own life, it becomes apparent that the “New Nomadic Spirit” is uniquely transcendental, going beyond the original cultural referents of identity. …”
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Health monitoring, lifetimes estimation, and thermal management of IGBT-based power converters by Mohamed Halick Mohamed Sathik

“…Normally, mean time to failure (MTTF) is used to check the reliability of power electronic components. …”
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Selangkah ke arah KELESTARIAN GLOBAL Keusahawanan Negeri Johor / by Kamariah Ismail, editor 292829, Salina Muhamad, editor 443782, Kamariah Ismail, contributor 292829, Salina Muhamad, contributor 443782, Nurul Ardilla Ishak, contributor 632919, Siti Fadzilah Ayob, contributor 604508, Norhalimah Idris, contributor 262605, Harisun Ya'akob, contributor 579290, Nasrul Hisyam Nor Muhamad, contributor 483450, Kamaruzaman Yusoff, Prof. Dr. contributor 229440, Hussin Salamon, 1963-, contributor 188578, Mohd. Fauzi Abu @ Hussin contributor 606998, Nurul Hawani Idris, 1981- 285542, Nurul Hazrina Idris, contributor 365539, Mohd. Farid Fauzi, 1990-, contributor 626147, Mohamad Hafis Izran Ishak, contributor 439403, Nor Azman Ismail, contributor 189462, Yusman Azimi Yusoff, contributor 620571, Mohamad Alif Fikri Mukthar, contributor 632920, Mohd. Sharul Hafiz Razak, contributor 296515, Umar Haiyat Abdul Kohar, 609109, Muhamad Syakir Shukor, 1992-, contributor 605045, Zuraidah Sulaiman, contributor 598934, Farrah Merlinda Muharam, contributor 608971, Anwar Johari, 1970-, contributor 483415, Mohd. Johari Kamaruddin, contributor 387312, Nuramalia Adzman, contributor 632922, Mimi Haryani Hassim, contributor 604266, Muhamad Rohaizad Raffe Ahmad, contributor 632923, Sarah Aimi Saad, contributor 608241, Faizuan Abdullah, contributor 632925, Abdull Rahim Mohd. Yusoff, contributor 599934, Razali Ismail, contributor 225727, Ihsan Wan Azelee, 1989-, contributor 498348, Yahya Buntat, contributor 222626, Muhammad Sukri Saud, 1970-, contributor 630508, Aede HatibMusta 'amal@Jamal, contributor 632926, Adnan Ahmad 1969-, contributor 536197

Study on process parameter optimization for electron beam melting additive manufacturing by Wang, Chengcheng

“…Moreover, the significance and potential industrial applications of the ML-centered tetrahedral framework are depicted in the general discussion chapter of the thesis. Last but not least, the established ML-empowered methodology for process parameter optimization based on SEBM processing in this study can also be applied to other metal AM processes, such as laser-based powder bed fusion, directed energy deposition and binder jetting.…”
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Electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation by Lindson, N, Butler, AR, McRobbie, H, Bullen, C, Hajek, P, Wu, AD, Begh, R, Theodoulou, A, Notley, C, Rigotti, NA, Turner, T, Livingstone-Banks, J, Morris, T, Hartmann-Boyce, J

“…<p><strong> Search methods</strong></p> We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE, Embase, and PsycINFO to 1 February 2024 and the Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group's Specialized Register to 1 February 2023, reference‐checked, and contacted study authors. <p><strong> Selection criteria</strong></p> We included trials randomizing people who smoke to an EC or control condition. …”

Electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation by Lindson, N, Butler, AR, McRobbie, H, Bullen, C, Hajek, P, Begh, R, Theodoulou, A, Notley, C, Rigotti, NA, Turner, T, Livingstone-Banks, J, Morris, T, Hartmann-Boyce, J

“…&lt;h4&gt;Search methods&lt;/h4&gt;We searched the Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group's Specialized Register to 1 February 2023, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE, Embase, and PsycINFO to 1 July 2023, and reference-checked and contacted study authors.&lt;h4&gt;Selection criteria&lt;/h4&gt;We included trials in which people who smoke were randomized to an EC or control condition. …”

Disorder–property relationships in magnetic and pseudospin framework materials by Bulled, J

“…Unlike the systems studied in the previous chapter, the distribution of these vacancies is not random, but rather highly correlated. …”

Therapeutic effects of Cosmos caudatus kunth leaf extract in the prevention and treament of obesity in sprague dawley rats by Abdul Rahman, Hafeedza

“…Finally, partial least square analysis (PLS-DA) showed that the obese group moved away from the position of lean group and after 9 weeks of treatment both treated groups were regulated back closer towards their healthy baseline levels,confirming the therapeutic effects of the extracts obtained from biochemical assays measured in the previous chapter. This study showed the antiobesity effects of C. caudatus through inhibition of lipase activity as demonstrated by the increase in fecal fat content and also the positive effects on other obesity biomarkers measured. …”
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Towards A Robust Integrated Urban Mobility System: Public Transit and Ride-Sharing Systems by Guo, Xiaotong

“…Using a case study in Chicago, we show the potential to generate integrated urban mobility systems in different demand scenarios. The final chapter summarizes the whole dissertation and outlines potential avenues for future research directions.…”
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Control schemes of voltage source converters in more-electronics power systems by He, Jinsong

“…Simulation results demonstrate that RL significantly improves the load-voltage tracking accuracy without sacrificing dc-link voltage stabilization. Finally, Chapter 7 concludes this thesis and summarizes three recommended research directions, followed by the list of the author’s publications and the bibliography of this thesis.…”
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