Bitcoin networks in international trade by Lim, Shian, Saw, Mei Chee, Yiap, Jin Cheng

“…The study related to Bitcoin is still lacking, as data available is not very accessible and adequate, and the nature of price volatility leads people to make presumption that it is just a form of speculation. …”
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Delayed marriage : a life course perspective on the attitudes and perceptions of marriage among young adults in Singapore by Teo, Christine Yi Ting

“…Utilising the Elder’s life course perspective as a theoretical framework, this study built on prior research to understand how young adults negotiate the twin forces of modernisation and culture to construct their trajectory of adulthood. The findings revealed that Singapore experiences “late and orderly” adulthood, wherein marriage is still a desirable transition in adulthood but it is delayed because of the lengthening of work and courtship.…”
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A sociology of comfort food in Singapore by Tan, Gee Kit

“…However, this is an ideal as they still face neophobia in the reluctance of accepting fusion food.…”
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Demographic and developmental factors in peacebuilding program among Yemeni university students by Ali Saleh, Ali Alwainani

“…Several questions still remain to be answered.…”
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Evidence-based roadmap for geoheritage conservation in southeast Arabia: Inventory, evaluations, and communicating geocultural connections by Sayama, K

“…</p> <p>Although a few key developments, such as the development of related infrastructure and the engagement of local communities, are still required, the findings of this thesis serve as a useful guideline to advance geoheritage conservation in this region.…”

Understanding Indexing Efficiency for Approximate Nearest Neighbor Search in High-dimensional Vector Databases by Qin, Yuting

“…Deep learning has transformed almost all types of data (e.g., images, videos, documents) into high-dimension vectors, which in turn forms Vector Databases as the data engines of various applications. …”
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Research into the impacts of electronic road pricing and in-vehicle unit on commercial drivers' perception and behaviour by Ang, Shang Le

“…However, at this point of time, the OBU is still in the planning stage and LTA is still refining the OBU and gearing up for the launch. …”
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Room-temperature continuous-wave vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers based on 2D layered organic–inorganic hybrid perovskites by Zhang, Hongbo, Hu, Yuzhong, Wen, Wen, Du, Bowen, Wu, Lishu, Chen, Yu, Feng, Shun, Zou, Chenji, Shang, Jingzhi, Fan, Hong Jin, Yu, Ting

“…However, continuous-wave (CW) pumped lasing of 2D lead halide perovskites, as the precondition for the electrically pumped lasing, is still challenging. Here, we tackled this challenge by demonstrating lasing emission in phenylethylammonium lead iodide [(PEA)2PbI4] embedded in a vertical microcavity under continuous pumping at room temperature. …”
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Bolstering functionality in multilayer and bilayer WS₂ via focused laser micro-engraving by Chan, Si Min, Poh, Eng Tuan, Leong, Jin Feng, Goh, Johnson Kuan Eng, Sow, Chorng Haur

“…Despite the high spatial control and resolution of the laser, the range of appropriate applications for these laser-thinned domains is still limited by the peripheral regions of unaltered thick multilayers. …”
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Understanding early molecular mechanisms of abnormal myelination in neurological conditions by characterising Ermin deficiency by Oh, Sher Li, Ziaei, Amin, Tan, Liang Juin, Utami, Kagistia Hana, Pouladi, Mahmoud A., Langley, Sarah Raye

“…Ermin is a gene expressed specifically in oligodendrocytes during the late stage of myelination, and its altered expression has been associated with several neurological conditions, including epilepsy, schizophrenia, and a familial form of multiple sclerosis, although its involvement in their pathophysiology is still unclear. We studied the transcriptome of Ermin-deficient mice using gene co-expression and differential gene expression analyses to investigate early transcriptional effects of Ermin deficiency across age and sex. …”
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Blockchain opportunities in the maritime industry liner industry by Muhammad Imran Md Zin

“…Blockchain technology was supposed to be an industrial platform that connects all stakeholders within the industry. However, these initiatives are disconnected by different opinions and some of it does not correspond with their shipping alliances. …”
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Early, very high-titre convalescent plasma therapy in clinically vulnerable individuals with mild COVID-19 (COVIC-19): protocol for a randomised, open-label trial by Desmarets, M, Hoffmann, S, Vauchy, C, Rijnders, BJA, Toussirot, E, Durrbach, A, Körper, S, Schrezenmeier, E, van der Schoot, CE, Harvala, H, Brunotte, G, Appl, T, Seifried, E, Tiberghien, P, Bradshaw, D, Roberts, DJ, Estcourt, LJ, Schrezenmeier, H

“…Signed informed consent will be obtained from all included patients. The findings will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at relevant stakeholder conferences and meetings.…”

Effects of applying the instructional systems design process on transfer of training to workplace by Malekzadeh, Robabeh

“…This study involved 51 “Administrative Assistants” and their immediate supervisors working at all divisions of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) in Malaysia. …”
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Opportunities and challenges of green logistics in Singapore by Kee, Jaclyn Chun Ling

“…Qualitative and quantitative data was collated and analysed to provide a better understanding of the current progress of green warehousing in Singapore. The findings affirm that the current initiative proposed by Singapore are deemed not effective as companies are still reluctant to shift towards implementing green warehouse. …”
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ICT Adoption Issues Among Halal Small Medium Enterprise (SMEs) in Malaysia (S/O 13737) by Yaacob, Noorulsadiqin Azbiya, Mohamed Ismail, Risyawati, Mohd Zamani, Siti Norhasmaedayu

“…While ICT adoption studies among SMEs has become increasingly popular, the literature still suggests the need for advancing understanding of the key factors experienced mainly those involving different contexts, technologies and user populations. …”
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Making public transport the choice mode by Tan, Siew Fong

“…Though massive improvement had taken place in the recent years, there is no denial that public transportation is still under the public scrutiny. Each commuter will have their own set of issues and factors that will affect their perception towards public transport. …”
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Hi dad, welcome to Facebook : how the intimacy of a parent-child relationship is affected when both are users of Facebook. by Goh, Tiffany Shimin., Lee, Weiyi.

“…This led to a new perspective of intimacy, in that intimacy can still increase even in the absence of physical interaction between parent and child. …”
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A study on the impacts caused by developments in the arctic region by Yeo, Melisa Hui Mei

“…Over the years, there have been many changes in the Arctic and there are still plenty of on-going developments and potential ones on the way. …”
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Do institutional pressures impact voluntary environment information disclosure? by Fan, Jing, Muhamad, Haslinah, Mohd Said, Ridzwana, Daud, Zaidi Mat

“…However, many companies still need to determine whether the public and stakeholders value their environmental and social performance. …”
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Development, validation and the effects of culturally specific guided imagery and progressive muscle relaxation audio for patients with functional abdominal bloating by Shen, Vincent Tee Wei

“…However, its relevance and efficacy in treating patients with DGBI in Malaysia is still unexplored. The study herein aimed to develop, validate, and explore the effects of audio-based GI and PMR techniques on patients with functional abdominal bloating. …”
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