On second-order s-sub-step explicit algorithms with controllable dissipation and adjustable bifurcation point for second-order hyperbolic problems by Li, Jinze, Li, Hua, Zhao, Rui, Yu, Kaiping

“…This paper proposes a self-starting, second-order accurate, composite s-sub-step explicit method, within which the first five explicit members are developed, analyzed, and compared. …”
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Unveiling the future of budget hotels in Singapore by Chua, Hwee Lian, Kew, Wong Yip, Soh, Wee Li

“…These include using Porter's five forces model to define the external environment in which budget hotels operate and a SWOT analysis to function as an internal check. …”
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Postural stability in cyclists by Preece, Mia, Grainger, Karl, Starrs, Paul

“…Methods: 42 adults (53 ± 7 y), RC N = 14, MTB N = 14, and CN N = 14, balanced with eyes closed in five stances as instructed by the SWAY app on a mobile phone held to the chest, which gave the mean of five stances as a total balance score. …”
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When a test is more than just a test: findings from patient interviews and survey in the trial of a technology to measure antidepressant medication response (the PReDicT Trial) by Brown, S, Ploeger, C, Guo, B, Petersen, JJ, Beckenstrom, AC, Browning, M, Dawson, GR, Deckert, J, Dias, R, Dourish, CT, Gorwood, P, Kingslake, J, Menke, A, Sola, VP, Reif, A, Ruhe, H, Simon, J, Stäblein, M, van Schaik, A, Veltman, DJ, Morriss, R, PReDicT Group

“…<p><strong>Background:</strong> A RCT of a novel intervention to detect antidepressant medication response (the PReDicT Test) took place in five European countries, accompanied by a nested study of its acceptability and implementation presented here. …”

Use of Dual Capillary Barrier as Cover System for a Sanitary Landfill in Singapore by Rahardjo, Harianto, Satyanag, Alfrendo, Harnas, F. R., Leong, Eng Choon

“…In this study, the performance of dual capillary barrier (DCB) in minimizing rainwater infiltration into a sanitary landfill in Singapore was investigated. The DCB consists of fine recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) and coarse RAP as the materials for the fine- and coarse-grained layers, respectively. …”
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A community-based intervention (the Omama Project) improves neurodevelopment in impoverished 2-year-old Roma children: a quasi-experimental observational study by Fernandes, M, Matuskova, O, Babelova, R, Santosa, WB, Shaw, O, Hrica, P

“…Compared with RC, RI had higher 2-year cognitive (B = 0.15; 95% CI, 0.04, 0.25), language (B = 0.25; 95% CI, 0.11, 0.38) and fine motor (B = 0.08; 95% CI, 0.01, 0.16) scores. …”

Initial public offering : voluntary disclosure and its effect on United States IPOs. by Koh, Wee Meng., Lim, Junrong., Ong, Peng Kiat.

“…We also find that firms that disclose higher dollar details in debt repayment will result in better post-IPO long run stock performance. On the contrary, firms that state Investment as the primary reason experience worse long run stock performance.…”
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Emulating an atomic gyroscope with multiple accelerometers by Shettell, Nathan, Dumke, Rainer

“…The main advantage of an atomic accelerometer when compared to a classical accelerometer is negligible bias drift, allowing for stable long-term measurements, which opens the potential application in navigation. …”
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Development of advanced Fe-based oxygen carriers for chemical looping applications by Fan, Qianwenhao

“…The highly reproducible synthesis protocol allows fine-tuning of the shell morphology and porosity. …”
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HEXACO-Personality traits : relations to job satisfaction and job performance. by Goh, Jia Pei., Goh, Pei Shan., Lee, Yan Suan.

“…In addition, we also compared the new model with the popular "Big Five" model, to show whether HEXACO could predict a better relationship. …”
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Finally, protection for the high seas by Randhawa, Dipinder Singh

“…The High Seas Treaty is the first global agreement to protect the open seas – ninety-five per cent of the oceans that lie beyond exclusive national economic zones. …”
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Factors influencing the choice of traditional and nontraditional careers of secondary four girls by Yeo-Chong, Soon Geok.

“…A Job Preference Inventory which consists of General Information Questionnaire, Career Attitude Checklist and Career Profile Inventory was administered to 480 pupils in five single-sex schools. The survey instrument solicited information concerning job preferences, attitudes, work values, personality type, socioeconomic status, parents' influence, home factors and school factors.…”
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Cinema industry in Singapore by Ng Ee San, Shang Pei Lin, Yue Lai Ping Sherry

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Foreign direct investment in Mongolia : bridging the cultural divide by Michael, Francis Caravaggio, Chen, Yan, John, Rae Philippe Cortes, Satria, Krisnandi

“…Driven by the mining boom, Mongolia has become one of the fastest growing economies in the world in the last five years. The high growth rate of this emerging market and the promise of high returns have attracted foreign investments not only in the mining industry but also in other sectors in Mongolia. …”
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After the presidential election: Indonesia rising? by Yang Razali Kassim

“…Will ASEAN’s largest member re-emerge as a confident regional player in the next five years, and if so, what kind of Indonesia will that be?…”
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France's burqa ban : French secularism or colonial mindset? by Vinay Kumar Pathak

“…The burqa/niqab ban, which was enforced this month by the French government, is worn by fewer than 2,000 of the five million Muslims in France. Is the government reimposing republican values or seeking political gain?…”
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National and gender stereotype on perceived managerial skills. by Lee, Bee Khim., Ng, Pay Sze., Leong, Julia Chui Lin.

“…This resarch examines the effect of national and gender stereotypes in the opinion formation of managers from different nationalites. our questionnaire dealt with managers from US, Singapore and Vietnam. We used five managerial skills, namely, communication skills (CS), interpersonal skills (IS), aspiration-achievement skills (AS), problem-solving skills(PS) and leadership skills(LS) as a measure of the managerial effectiveness in this research. …”
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Hydrogen borrowing-based methods for the construction of quaternary stereocentres by Crompton, J, Jenkins, T, Rowe, S, Donohoe, T

“…This new application of the methodology results in the formation of five- and six-membered carbocycles with a high degree of diastereoselectivity. …”

HEK215 - Contemporary English Grammar March 2022 by PPIK, Pusat Pengajian Ilmu Kemanusiaan

“…First Semester Examination 2021/2022 Academic Session February/March 2022 Please check that this examination paper consists of FIVE (5) pages of printed material before you begin the examination. …”
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HET515 - Linguistic Studies December 2018/January 2019 by PPIK, Pusat Pengajian Ilmu Kemanusiaan

“…First Semester Examination Academic Session 2018/2019 December 2018/January 2019 HET515 - Linguistic Studies Duration : 2 hours Please check that this examination paper consists of TWO (2) pages of printed material before you begin the examination. There are FIVE (5) questions altogether, answer any THREE (3) questions. …”
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