Family dinner by Gan, Clara Li Juan

“…Househusband bunny-dad is dissatisfied with family life. He is unable to control his children’s antics, and feels incompetent as a father and a husband. …”
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An exploratory study of TV home shopping in Singapore. by Ho, Huoy Jiun., Lim, Bee Ang., Loh, Ai Xing.

“…A much faster pace of life and therefore greater need for convenience has had a direct stimulus on the growth of marketing through television here. …”
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Robust algorithms for identifying sources of yield impact in a reentrant manufacturing system by Ashish Maskara, Tajan, John Benedict, Wang, Lisha

“…The highly competitive nature of the ink jet supplies business has resulted in shorter product life cycles and lower profit margins amidst greater customer expectations. …”
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A comparative study : how class matters in shaping parent-child relationship in Singapore by Lee, Sin Yee

“…Drawing on in-depth interview data with mothers of the poor and middle class, I analyse and explain similarities and differences across different classes and argue that income matters in the construction of familial lives as it shapes life chances.…”
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Hell is other people : Wuthering Heights, Pan and No Exit by Kanika Bhandari

“…Narratives and myths allow for the existence of alternate universes where the supplementary act of imagination can fill in the gaps in human understanding to create complete and whole conceptions of the world and provide an expression of, as well as an escape from, the absurdity of human life.…”
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Secure wireless transmission without keys : a physical layer approach by Tan, Kwan Hong

“…Wireless network is widely used in all kind of communication exchange in our daily life today. With so much information exchange happening around the world, the security of these information during the transmission process becomes a critical issue in wireless applications. …”
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Case studies on construction contract disputes under SOP act by Teo, Bjorn Jun Pei

“…Further analysis will also be conducted on two real-life case studies to better understand the interpretation and limitations of the Act from both the adjudicator’s and the court’s point of view.…”
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Privacy-preserving analytics : secure logistic regression by Djonatan, Prabowo

“…Much data and information have been collected about us from all aspects of our life. Sometimes, we need to do analysis on this data without violating the privacy of individuals. …”
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Global competition for upstream investment: key test for Latin America’s policymakers by Conway, T

“…Argentina, seen as a mature producer well past its prime only a few years ago, has a new lease of life in its world-class Vaca Muerta shale province. …”

Continuous-time best-response and related dynamics in Tullock contests with convex costs by Elkind, E, Ghosh, A, Goldberg, PW

“…Tullock contests model real-life scenarios that range from competition among proof-of-work blockchain miners to rent-seeking and lobbying activities. …”

Some reflections on mysticism by Evans-Pritchard, EE

“…Evans-Pritchard’s ‘inner life’ and his profound and wide-ranging interest in mysticism, the lecture presents common threads across Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Jain and Buddhist mystics, poets and writers, in addition to many of the classics of mystical literature in Britain at the time. …”

离散、家国、女性 ： 韩素音的中国性论述 = Diaspora, home, feminism : the Chinese-ness in Han Suyin’s works by 梁依婷 Neo, Yi Ting

“…Han Suyin had grown up within the environment of the two different languages and cultures, resulting in the cultivation of “border” and “diasporic” concepts as her life characteristics. In addition to having mixed Chinese and European ancestry, she went through two inter-racial marriages, and had travelled between countries such as China, Europe, Malaya, India and Switzerland throughout her entire life. …”
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Data-driven integrated approach to airport demand management by Cheung, Wai Lun

“…Computational results show the benefits of using dynamic capacity estimation and variable runway configuration. Real-life schedules of the busiest days at Singapore Changi Airport are used in the experiments. …”
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Interventions for managing skeletal muscle spasticity following traumatic brain injury by Synnot, Anneliese, Chau, Marisa, Pitt, Veronica, O'Connor, Denise, Gruen, Russell Lindsay, Wasiak, Jason, Clavisi, Ornella, Pattuwage, Loyal, Phillips, Kate

“…Secondary outcome measures were classified according to the World Health Organization International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health including body functions (sensory, pain, neuromusculoskeletal and movement‐related functions) and activities and participation (general tasks and demands; mobility; self‐care; domestic life; major life areas; community, social and civic life). …”
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Assessing long-term effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of statin therapy in the UK: a modelling study using individual participant datasets by Mihaylova, B, Wu, R, Zhou, J, Williams, C, Schlackow, I, Emberson, J, Reith, C, Keech, A, Robson, J, Parnell, R, Armitage, J, Gray, A, Simes, J, Baigent, C

“…Main outcome measures Quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) and incremental cost per QALY gained from the UK healthcare perspective. …”

QUALITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS : Practical Strategies / by Bazeley, Pat, author 624687

“…Grounded in the reality of doing research, this second edition: • Presents visual and text-based methods for analysis, using manual and digital tools • Inspires confidence as you code, connect and interrogate observational, text and visual data • Showcases best practice and helps you navigate real-life dilemmas using case studies of research from across the social sciences. …”
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Six Crimson Cranes / by Lim, Elizabeth, author 655947, Penguin Random House (Online service) 655978

“…And she must embrace the magic she's been taught all her life to forswear--no matter what the cost. Weaving together elements of The Wild Swans, Cinderella, the legend of Chang E, and the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, Elizabeth Lim has crafted a fantasy like no other, and one that will stay with readers long after they've turned the last page.…”
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Bipolar / by Lake, C. Raymond, author 656115, Elsevier Science and Technology (Online Service) 656114

“…In addition, case studies provide the reader with real-life examples to help increase recognition of various Bipolar presentations beyond the stark black-and-white diagnostic criteria of the DSM and ICD.- Explains differences between Bipolar and Unipolar Disorders- Provides crucial information on psychotherapy and mood-stabilizing medications as treatment options- Demonstrates diagnostic interviewing for physicians and patients- Discusses differential diagnoses for Bipolar- Includes difficult-to-diagnose case studies of various presentations in Bipolar.…”
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Narrative Power : The Struggle for Human Value / by Plummer, Kenneth, author 654982, John Wiley & Sons (Online service) 647106

“…Narratives are the wealth of nations: they animate life, sustain culture and cultivate humanity. They regulate and empower us, bringing both joy and discontent. …”
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EDUCATION IN CHINA : Philosophy, Politics and Culture / by Ryan, Janette, 1956- author 278536, John Wiley & Sons (Online service) 647106

“…Although China has ambitious plans for its education system, several problems remain, including an examination-obsessed system and highly competitive culture which skew the social fabric, dominating family life and childhoods. This accessible analysis will be a welcome resource for students of comparative education as well as those across the social sciences interested in Chinese society"--…”
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