Follow the Tulip, researching into the textile manufacturer Henry Nathan by Pierce, Gina

“…The use of the textile archive as a means for exploring industrial and social history is less established, and this research demonstrates how the tangible evidence can be a tool for an in depth study of a particular manufacturer in the mid-twentieth century. In following up the trail provided by a small number of fabric samples in the Parker Knoll archive (Special Collections, 2018) new findings have been discovered, that have an impact on a national historic collection. …”
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Numerical investigations of detonation reinitiation and failure modes from Mach reflection by Zhang, S, Lai, S, Tang, S, Yang, L, Qi, F, Fang, X

“…By arranging the obstacle at the mid-height of the channel, detonation waves go through the process of propagation-overdriven-diffraction and the repeatable Mach reflection of the incident shocks can be captured at the trailing edge of the obstacle. …”

Effects of different throttle opening and air intake lengths on the volumetric efficiency of SI engine using 1D simulation method by Ahmad Harazi, Mohamad Firzan, Hairuddin, Abdul Aziz, As’arry, Azizan, Masuri, Siti Ujila

“…The findings from this study contribute to a good understanding of engine performance through intake length tuned based on throttle opening.…”
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Leveraging gamification to enhance persuasive behaviour and streamline online product returns: an approach grounded in multiple case studies by Panda, Debadrita, Raut, Sachin Kumar, Rana, Sudhir, Shamsudin, Mad Nasir

“…Customers and delivery partners prioritize return processes, policies and rewards, emphasizing efficiency. Meanwhile, mid- and strategic-level employees are optimistic about return process enhancements. …”
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Immunity debt for seasonal influenza after the COVID-19 pandemic and as a result of non-pharmaceutical interventions: an ecological analysis and cohort study by Chen, L, Guo, Y, López-Güell, K, Ma, J, Dong, Y, Xie, J, Prieto Alhambra, D

“…In addition, a positive association between the Stringency Index and post-relaxation influenza surge was observed globally (R² = 0.14-0.17) and replicated regionally. Our findings support the population immunity debt hypothesis for influenza and call for proactive preparations against its consequences in future pandemics.…”

Energy democracy, public participation, and support for local energy system change in Canada by Fiander, J, Walker, C, Rowlands, IH, Devine-Wright, P, Wilson, C, Soutar, I, Gupta, R

“…and iii) What motivates the public to participate? We find overall support for energy democracy across Canada, yet varied support among provinces and regions. …”

The origin of cultivated mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L. var. mangostana): critical assessments and an evolutionary-ecological perspective by Yao, T. L., Nazre, M., McKey, D., Jalonen, R., Duminil, J.

“…Its origin remains contentious, although recent findings suggest G. mangostana L. var. malaccensis (Hook. f.) …”
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Assessment of climatic influences on net primary productivity along elevation gradients in temperate ecoregions by Mehmood, Kaleem, Ahmad Anees, Shoaib, Rehman, Akhtar, Rehman, Nazir Ur, Muhammad, Sultan, Shahzad, Fahad, Liu, Qijing, Alharbi, Sulaiman Ali, Alfarraj, Saleh, Ansari, Mohammad Javed, Khan, Waseem Razzaq

“…Significant elevation-dependent variations were observed, especially in mid-elevation zones (401 to 1600 meters), where NPP increased at a rate of 0.174 g C m-2 a-1 per meter (R² = 0.808, p < 0.01). …”
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The role of value orientations in media use and political inclination. by Tan, Kenny Wei Ping.

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Nanotwins-containing microstructure and superior mechanical strength of a Cu‒9Al‒5Fe‒5Ni alloy additively manufactured by laser metal deposition by Li, Boyuan, Zheng, Han, Han, Changjun, Zhou, Kun

“…These findings validated the applicability of LMD for printing the Cu‒9Al‒5Fe‒5Ni alloy and facilitated the potential applications in marine and offshore industries.…”
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Student teachers learning to use Assessment for Learning in schools by Tan Chia Chun, D

“…This thesis attempts to fill this gap in relation to AfL, and illustrate that understanding how student teachers learn to use conceptual resources, such as AfL, can inform the work of all those who support the learning of teachers in training. …”

Re-evaluating GPT-4’s bar exam performance by Martínez, Eric

“…The paper successfully replicates the MBE score, but highlights several methodological issues in the grading of the MPT + MEE components of the exam, which call into question the validity of the reported essay score. …”
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3D path planning and real-time collision resolution of multirotor drone operations in complex urban low-altitude airspace by Zhang, Na, Zhang, Mingcheng, Low, Kin Huat

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Study of 3PL selection and development in Singapore by Liu, Zelai

“…We also aim to find out how has the 3PL selection criteria changed over the years as the concept of Supply Chain Management (SCM) develops in recent years. …”
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Evaluation of context awareness algorithms for recommending mobile content by Dong, Hong Liang

“…This study purposes to fill the gap of evaluating context-awareness algorithms for recommending mobile content. …”
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A Sustainable Higher Education Ecosystem: A Development of Malaysian Transport Demand Management Framework (S/O 14195) by Abdul Hanan, Suhaila, Zainuddin, Nizamuddin, A. Jalil, Emy Ezura, Ahmad Mahyadin @ Mahidin, Fariza, Zakaria, Izatul Husna

“…A mixed-method approach addressed these research objectives at Malaysia's Northern higher education institution (HEI) campus. Based on the findings, the TDM framework that was created consisted of four components. …”
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Intraday adaptation to extreme temperatures in outdoor activity by Fan, Yichun, Wang, Jianghao, Obradovich, Nick, Zheng, Siqi

“…Combining empirical estimates with outputs from downscaled climate models, we show that unmitigated climate change will generate sizable activity-depressing and activity-delaying effects in summer when projected on an hourly resolution. Our findings call for more attention in leveraging real-time activity data to understand intraday adaptation behaviors and their associated health consequences in climate change research.…”
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Influence of presumed influence on thinness as a beauty ideal for girls. by Soh, Wai Siong.

“…This is a direct response to Park’s (2005) call for further research on the Influence of Presumed Influence (IOPI) paradigm or indirect “two-step flow of mass media communication” which incorporates a “social context” into media effect studies. …”
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Strengthening District Administration in Plural Communal Context: An Analysis on the Potential Impact of Establishing a Kalmunai Administrative District in Sri Lanka by Yusoff, Moharnrnad Agus, Sarjoon, Athambawa, Mohd. Zain, Zawiyah

“…One such issue is the call to form a separate administrative district (referred to as “Kalmunai administrative district”) in the coastal belt of the existing Amparai district. …”
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Chemical methods in dewatering clayey slurry for land reclamation (GE27AB/ISP) by Andi

“…However, due to the limited supply of fill materials, Singapore has to import the landfill material from other country such as Cambodia. …”
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