Bella's empowerment - why the twilight saga is not anti-feminist. by See, Shawn Kai Sheng.

“…Meyer delineates how caught in between the fantastical world of these mythical arch-enemies, Bella, a weak and hapless human, successfully navigates and plots her own path such that by the end of the series supernatural hostilities are buried and Bella is able to create her very own happily ever after.…”
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Is Xi Jinpin reshaping the PLA? by Yoon, Sukjoon

“…This Radical change is intended to allow the PLA to respond better to external threats, especially in dispute maritime domains. …”
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Novel multi-way microvalve with ease of fabrication and integration for microfluidics application by Tang, Shao Qiang, Li, Holden King Ho, Lee, Sheung Jien, Zeng, Jasmine Jiamin, Ng, Sum Huan

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UMPSA opens more help desks for prospective students, easing university admission process by Mimi Rabita, Abd Wahit

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Easing the “second-shift” burden : grandparental childcare and the subjective wellbeing of working mothers in Singapore by Cheo, Rachel Ka Yang

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Sound absorption of microperforated panel made from polylactic acid (PLA) by Chin, Desmond Daniel Vui Sheng, Yahya, Musli Nizam, Che Din, Nazli, Nur Aisyah, Mohamad Nazam, Keng, Yinn Wong, Asyraf, M. R. M., Sekar, Vignesh

“…In this study, 3D printing method was utilized to produce MPP using PLA as the material. The sound absorption performance of PLA MPP was compared to steel MPP, which served as the benchmark. …”
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Breaking boundaries in biodegradable packaging: a comprehensive review on magnetic alignment of iron-cellulose in PLA by Siti Hajar, Omar, Mohd Aizudin, Abd Aziz, Saiful Azhar, Saad, Khairuddin, Md Isa, Nur Amira Fatihah, Bashari, Muhammad Auni, Hairunnaja

“…This review paper explores the transformative potential of incorporating iron-coated cellulose into polylactic acid (PLA) composite films, presenting a comprehensive analysis of the advancements, implications, and challenges associated with this innovative approach. …”
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The effect of fused deposition modeling parameters (FDM) on the mechanical properties of polylactic acid (PLA) printed parts by Ahmad, Mohd Nazri, Ishak, Mohamad Ridzwan, Zulkafle Hannah, Muhammad Zulfikri

“…This study examined the effect of four crucial process variables on the tensile strength of polylactic acid (PLA) samples: infill density, printing speed, build orientation, and layer thickness. …”
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Mechanical properties and flammability analysis of wood fiber filled polylactic acid (PLA) composites using additive manufacturing by Siddiqui, Vasi Uddin, Yusuf, J., Sapuan, S.M., Hasan, Mohammad Zaid, Mudah Bistari, Muhammad Muawwidzah, Mohammadsalih, Zaid G.

“…In the flammability test, wood/PLA bio-composites were ignited easily with reduced smoke production compared to the neat PLA. …”
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Physical, mechanical and thermal properties of novel bamboo/kenaf fiber-reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) hybrid composites by Khan, Abir, Salit @ Sinon, Mohd Sapuan, Zainudin, E.S., Zuhri, M.Y.M.

“…This study investigates the physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of bamboo (BF) and kenaf (KF) fiber-reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) hybrid composites. Three hybrid (30BF-70KF, 50BF-50KF, and 70BF-30KF) and two non-hybrid (BF-PLA and KF-PLA) composites were developed through twin screw extrusion and compression molding techniques. …”
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In vitro bioactivity and biocompatibility assessment of PCL/PLA–scaffolded mesoporous silicate bioactive glass: role of boron activation by Md. Zain, Siti Khalijah, Sazali, Ezza Syuhada, Ghoshal, Sib Krishna, Hisam, Rosdiyana

Effect of alkaline treatment on the thermo-physicochemical and mechanical properties of biochar powder/Washingtonia robusta fibers/PLA hybrid biocomposites by Dembri, Isma, Belaadi, Ahmed, Lekrine, Abdelaziz, Jawaid, Mohammad, Ismail, Ahmad Safwan, Ghernaout, Djamel

“…In this work hybrid composites fabricated using polylactic acid (PLA) matrix reinforced with short plant fibers from the Washingtonia robusta (WR) palm tree and biochar powder (BC) with grain diameters less than 0.6 μm obtained from WR palm waste after carbonization at 300 °C. …”
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Utilizing food waste and thermoplastic starch (TPS) in 3D printed PLA formulations for sustainable and customizable controlled delivery systems by Wang, Liwen

“…One promising approach involves integrating food waste with polylactic acid (PLA) for use in 3-dimension printing (3DP). Despite its extensive utility, PLA suffers from slow degradation rate which can take up to a few years. …”
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Experimental and multiscale analysis of volume fraction effects in tensile properties of recycled PLA-PDA/kenaf fiber 3D printing filament composites by Hamat, Sanusi, Ishak, M.R., Salit @ Sinon, Mohd Sapuan, Yidris, N., Hussin, M.S., Showkat Ali, S.A., Ibrahim, M.

“…Recognizing the inherent limitations of recycled PLA (rPLA), this research employs a unique method of coating rPLA with dopamine (DA) and reinforcing it with kenaf fibers (KF) at various weight fractions, introducing a novel multiscale modeling approach to address the challenges of interfacial bonding and tensile performance in recycled polymers. …”
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A pile of ghosts: a cinematic heterotopia of spectral urbanization by Raidel, Ella

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Rapid characterization of graded alloys fabricated by 3D printing by Bella Lee Hoondal

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Towards explainable artificial intelligence in the banking sector by Jew, Clarissa Bella

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RT5ELinkages of peatland degradation and rural poverty in development scenarios of peatland restoration by Bella Syakina, Radieah Mohd Nor, Armanto, M. Edi

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High-Throughput Extraction of Phase–Property Relationships from Literature Using Natural Language Processing and Large Language Models by Montanelli, Luca, Venugopal, Vineeth, Olivetti, Elsa A., Latypov, Marat I.

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Transmittance measurement using scanning LED by Rosmin Elsa Mohan, Lau, Gih-Keong, Asundi, Anand Krishna, Ping, Yao

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