Metamaterial inspired re-configurable monopole antenna for RF energy harvesting by Jagadeesan Aswin Babu

“…The antenna with two IDCs radiates omnidirectionally between 4.5GHz to 5.5GHz, at 5.35GHz Sn is measured as -8.55dB and the maximum simulated realized gain is 1.939dB when both slots are connected. …”
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Comparison for decentralized control multivariable process by Kyaw, Kyaw Htike.

“…In this dissertation, the design procedures of four typical decentralized PI/PID controller design methods: the biggest log modulus tuning (BLT) method, the gain and phase margin (GPM) method, the internal model control (IMC) method and the effective relative gain array (ERGA) method, are revisited first, and then implemented to ten different distillation systems that vary from two-input two-output systems up to four-input four-output systems.…”
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Small-island interactions: pottery from Roman Malta by Anastasi, M

“…These data were also fed into a series of network analyses, which plotted the common pottery links shared between small-island and mainland sites in the region. …”

Tunable quantum cascade lasers for midinfrared spectroscopic sensing by Li, Jinghao

“…To make the array a feasible source in practical spectroscopic applications, we propose a novel method using an aspherical lens and fine-tuned mini mirrors, which combine the beams from a five-element slot QCL array with a transmission efficiency of 92% to the far-field. …”
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SimSC: a simple framework for semantic correspondence with temperature learning by Li, X, Han, K, Wan, X, Prisacariu, VA

“…We discover that when fine-tuning ImageNet pre-trained backbone on the semantic matching task, L2 normalization of the feature map, a standard procedure in feature matching, produces an overly smooth matching distribution and significantly hinders the fine-tuning process. …”

Design of RF front-end circuit blocks for low-power applications by Lim, Kok Meng

“…The primary role of the LNA is to amplify the weak Radio Frequency (RF) signals, having suffered propagation loss after transmission through a medium, while minimizing its noise contribution to the overall system. Gain and noise figure are well correlated, higher gain would produce lower noise figure. …”
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Injustice: why social inequality still persists (revised edition) by Dorling, D

“…In the five years since the first edition of Injustice there have been devastating increases in poverty, hunger and destitution in the UK. …”

Red Alarm for Pre-trained Models: Universal Vulnerability to Neuron-level Backdoor Attacks by Zhang, Zhengyan, Xiao, Guangxuan, Li, Yongwei, Lv, Tian, Qi, Fanchao, Liu, Zhiyuan, Wang, Yasheng, Jiang, Xin, Sun, Maosong

“…The pre-training-then-fine-tuning paradigm has been widely used in deep learning. …”
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Finite element analysis on post-buckling of thin-walled structures using ANSYS by Theint, Yi Mon

“…The results obtained were checked against experimental data and led to the development and the revision of design procedures for the pin-ended lipped column and hollow box section.…”
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Identification of novel interactions between MicroRNAs and pattern-recognition receptor signalling in dentritic cells by Pichulik, T

“…</p> <p>Work presented in this thesis further explores the potential function of miR-650 by using a multi-pronged approach encompassing computational biology, genome-wide expression profiling and individual reporter assays, to gain insight into the gene networks regulated by miR-650. …”

Field instrumentation for performance assessment of Geobarrier System by Rahardjo, Harianto, Qian, Zhai, Satyanaga, Alfrendo, Leong, Eng Choon, Wang, Chien Looi, Wong, Johnny Liang Heng

“…The saturated hydraulic conductivity of a coarse-grained material is normally higher than that of a fine-grained material. However, the unsaturated hydraulic conductivity of the coarse-grained material decreases much faster than that of the fine-grained material with increasing matric suction and consequently the coarse-grained material can be less permeable than the fine-grained material in unsaturated condition. …”
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Degradation of carbonated reactive MgO-based concrete exposed to nitric acid by Muthu Murugan, Kumar, Sanjeev, Yang, En-Hua, Unluer, Cise

“…These concrete specimens were initially carbonated for 28 days to gain strength, followed by immersion in 0.5»M nitric acid for 14 days. …”
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Automated teller machines in Singapore by Soh, Yong Chee, Phua, Alice Loo Huay, Tan,Yang Leng

“…Activation of ATMs can also be enhanced by substituting the present A TM card and PIN system with either voice recognition, retina recognition or thumbprints. …”
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Enhancing tensile and fatigue properties of additively manufactured alloys by post-processing heat treatment by Radhakrishnan, Jayaraj

“…LB-PBF process results in a fine hierarchical microstructure which can impart a simultaneous enhancement of strength and fracture toughness. …”
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Application of reusable PZT sensors for monitoring intial hydration of concrete by Lim, Parry Weixiong.

“…These are important factors for the civil industry to ensure before implementing the reusable PZT sensors as a strength gain or damage detection monitoring system in structures.…”
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Amplified : promotion of a music web site by Jiang, Genevieve Hui Mei, Ng, Hwee Koon, Tan, Xui Fen

“…This project seeks to gain an understanding of online marketing and how it can be applied to a web site on local music. …”
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Multimode-pumped Raman amplification of a higher order mode in a large mode area fiber by Zhu, Sheng, Pidishety, Shankar, Feng, Yutong, Hong, Soonki, Demas, Jeff, Sidharthan, Raghuraman, Yoo, Seongwoo, Ramachandran, Siddharth, Srinivasan, Balaji, Nilsson, Johan

“…The Raman pump source comprises a pulsed 1060 nm ytterbium-doped fiber amplifier with V-value ~30, which is matched to the Raman gain fiber. …”
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Bay-region functionalisation of Ar-BIAN ligands and their use within highly absorptive cationic iridium(III) dyes by Kamrul Hasan, Wang, Jingyi, Pal, Amlan K., Hierlinger, Claus, Guerchais, Véronique, Soo, Han Sen, García, Felipe, Zysman-Colman, Eli

“…We report the synthesis, UV-vis absorption, electrochemical characterisation, and DFT studies of five panchromatic, heteroleptic iridium complexes (four of which are new) supported by Ar-BIAN ligands. …”
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Possible mechanisms of control of Fusarium wilt of cut chrysanthemum by Phanerochaete chrysosporium in continuous cropping fields : a case study by Li, Ping, Chen, Jingchao, Li, Yi, Zhang, Kun, Wang, Hailei

“…In this study, Phanerochaete chrysosporium was inoculated into the field in which cut chrysanthemum had already been continuously cropped for five years to control wilt disease. After 120 days of cultivation, the addition of P. chrysosporium significantly improved the physiological status of plants and changed the bacterial and fungal community structure in the soil. …”
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Association between COVID-19 infection and new-onset dementia in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shan, D, Wang, C, Crawford, T, Holland, C

“…Only original investigations exploring the link between COVID-19 infection and NOD were selected for inclusion. …”