Fast motion estimation algorithms for video coding by Zhu, Shan.

“…Since many practical video applications (e.g., video conferencing) require real time processing of video data, fast and accurate motion estimation is crucial to the processing speed and reconstructed image quality.…”
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Trans-phonon effects in ultra-fast nanodevices by Gao, H., Ren, G. X., Xu, Zhiping, Zheng, Quan Shui, Jiang, Qing, Ma, Chi Chiu, Zhao, Yang, Chen, Guan Hua

“…We report a novel phenomenon in carbon nanotube based ultra-fast mechanical devices, the trans-phonon effect, which resembles the transonic effects in aerodynamics. …”
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The effects of fasting on acute ischemic infarcts in the rat by Schneider, AM, Buchan, AM, Couch, Y

“…Inflammation is largely detrimental early in the acute phase of stroke but beneficial at more chronic stages. Fasting has been shown to reduce inflammation acutely. …”

South Asia's trade policy : adopt East Asian approach by Rana, Pradumna Bickram

“…South Asian countries must adopt the East Asian approach of signing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to enhance market access and to link their economies to regional and global supply chains. …”
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The rising joint Israel-US strategic fortunes in the Middle East by Saikal, Amin

“…Israel’s military triumph in the Middle East is not entirely its own. It is a result of joint Israeli-American campaigns. …”
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Business networking in the east : the concept of Ying Chou and the impact on women. by Conceicao, Daphnie Colette.

“…The present study looked at the different ways business people network outside of office for business in the West then I looked at the ways that people networked in the East. In addition, I focused on networking in the Chinese culture. …”
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When east meets west: beauty standards and ideals in Singapore by Dhillon, Sasha Kaur

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Impact of corporate governance on debt choice decisions in East Asia. by Tan, Hui San.

“…Examines the role of bank debt in mitigating corporate governance problems among East Asian firms. Specifically, corporate governance problems are measured as the divergence between cashflow rights and voting rights in an ultimate ownership structure.…”
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US and East Asia Summit : international security begins at home by Long, Joey S. R., Khan, Amos

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East Kalimantan : a new front for regional maritime security? by Sciascia, Alban, Frecon, Eric

“…Like the Riau Archipelago and for the same reasons, East Kalimantan is emerging as a ‘hub’ for illegal maritime activities. …”
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Introduction: Sacred spaces in the Middle East - catalysts of conflict and coexistence by Shuker, P, Borabeck, D

Lasting dynamic effects of the psychedelic 2,5-dimethoxy-4- iodoamphetamine ((±)-DOI) on cognitive flexibility by Sabanovic, M, Lazari, A, Blanco Pozo, M, Tisca, C, Tachrount, M, Martins Bach, A, Lerch, J, Walton, M, Bannerman, D

“…Psychedelic drugs can aid fast and lasting remission from various neuropsychiatric disorders, though the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. …”

Optimal leak factor selection for the output-constrained leaky filtered-input least mean square algorithm by Shi, Dongyuan, Lam, Bhan, Gan, Woon-Seng, Wen, Shulin

“…The leaky filtered-input least mean square (LFxLMS) algorithm is widely used in active noise control applications to minimize the degradation of attenuation performance due to output saturation distortion. …”
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E-consumer adoption of innovative last-mile logistics services : a comparison of behavioural models by Wang, Xueqin, Yuen, Kum Fai, Wong, Yiik Diew, Teo, Chee-Chong

“…This paper investigates consumers’ behavioural responses to innovative last-mile delivery services (self-collection as an example) in the emerging e-commerce market of Singapore. …”
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Malaria elimination challenges in countries approaching the last mile: a discussion among regional stakeholders by Lek, D, Shrestha, M, Lhazeen, K, Tobgyel, T, Kandel, S, Dahal, G, Ghimire, YC, Shrestha, B, Ghimire, P, Hein, PS, Peto, TJ, Callery, JJ, Tripura, R, von Seidlein, L, Amaratunga, C, Lynch, CA, Dondorp, AM, Adhikari, B

“…While the vivax malaria burden remains challenging, the consistent decline in falciparum malaria in these countries over the last five years suggests that the goal is achievable. …”

DTM Past, Present, and Future: Reflections on and by the Design Theory and Methodology Research Community by Toh, Christine, Cagan, Jonathan, Fu, Kate, McAdams, Dan A., McComb, Christopher, Seering, Warren, Thurston, Deborah, Wood, Kristin

“…While the state of design research in engineering design has advanced tremendously in the last thirty-five years since the formation of the DTM community, reflecting on the successes and challenges faced by this community revealed several key directions and opportunities that this community is well positioned to take. …”
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Towards Health Centered Drug Policy: An Analysis of Past and Developing Drug Policy by Lewis, Benjamin B.

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Heritage science : expanding the thinkable future beyond inherited pasts and the visible presents by Nanetti, Andrea

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The artifice that endures the burden of the past : analysing memory in Angela Carter's fictional works. by Yuvaneswari.

“…“The opposition between past and present [on which the] activit[ies] of memory and history is founded on” provides anadequately confrontational and cogitative space for Angela Carter to write within (Le Goff xii). …”
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Development of optical distance sensor with fast response time by Lian, Melvin Yue Feng

“…The continuous evolvement of electromechanical systems in the last decade has increased the need for methods to efficiently determine the health of a system. …”
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