Understanding Chromatin Organization and Dynamics with Coarse-Grained Modeling by Liu, Shuming

“…Our CG simulations reveal that the chromatin fiber behaves like an elastic spring under forces no more than 3 pN, while it dramatically unstacks and unwraps at approximately 4 pN. …”
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A hand-targeted auxiliary personal protective equipment for intervention of fomite transmission of viruses by Tan, Justin Kok Soon, Song, Shang Wei, Zeng, Jialiu, Lo, Chih Hung

“…Compared to conventional glove materials, FlexiPalm demonstrated enhanced mechanical durability and breathability, comparable hydrophobicity, and displayed a minimal adsorption of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and virus-like particles (VLP). …”
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Diastereoselective hydroalkylation of aryl alkenes enabled by remote hydride transfer by Gandamana, Dhika Aditya, Gagosz, Fabien, Chiba, Shunsuke

“…The transformation is triggered by electrophilic alkylation of aryl alkenes with in-situ generated carbocations, that is followed by diastereoselective 1,5-hydride shift to the resulting benzylic carbocation through a rigid 6-membered ring chair-like transition state.…”
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Creative AI : a data-driven design approach for creative online ad optimisation using artificial intelligence and big data by Phay, Han

“…Performance data for the ads are presented, as well as a discussion on the implications of the findings, specifically on the positive potentials of data-driven design and the importance of ad agencies becoming like tech companies. The research is structured in 7 chapters: (1) A Historical Perspective on Modern Advertising, looking at the way creative advertising agencies have evolved throughout the earlier years, (2) Present Day Advertising Technology, continuing the narrative post-internet through exploration of the advertising technology industry in present day, (3) Consumer Psychology, specifically on how creative design attributes in ads, such as visuals, text and sound, can subconsciously have an effect on humans and are important to the cause of advertising, (4) Data-driven design, a new way of looking at the digital online ad creation process, integrating big data and artificial intelligence to predict the optimal creative attributes in digital ads, (5) Multivariate Testing for Creative Optimisation, a controlled experiment to determine that generated ads do not underperform current human designed ads, (6) Translating Research into Product, where the ad agency as tech company model is brought forth through the form of a startup, and lastly (7) Future Opportunities, that identifies other areas of emerging tech and the implications on future research.…”
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幽禁中之丰姿，落寞中之妖冶：《唐詩名媛集》述評 = Charming in silence and coquettish in desolate : a commentary on Tangshi Mingyuan Ji by 曲景毅 Qu, Jingyi

“…Tangshi mingyuan ji 唐詩名媛集 (A compilation of Tang poems on mingyuan) is one of the volumes of Tangshi yanyi pin 唐詩艷逸品 (Exemplars of the flamboyant and the elegant in Tang poetry) edited by late Ming scholar Yang Zhaozhi 楊肇祉. …”
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Synthesis of stable fused furan-based molecule for organic electronics by Fun, Daryl Jia Wei

“…Organic chemical synthesis methodologies like esterification, Suzuki coupling, organolithium substituition, intramolecular Friedel-Crafts reaction and NBS bromination were carried out to acquire the target molecule DF6 (2,7-dibromo-4,4,9,9- tetrakis(4-octylphenyl)-4,9-dihydro-s-indaceno[1,2-b:5,6-b']difuran). …”
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Analyzing the contribution of WhatsApp in enhancing English writing skills among undergraduate English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners: A systematic review by Khurram, Shugufta, Palpanadan, Sarala Thulasi, Ali Chachar, Zulfiquar

“…The review procedure included a thorough search of electronic databases like Web of Science, Google Scholar, Science Direct, and Scopus. …”
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Unveiling student perspectives on online presentations by Siti Ainun Jariyah, Hassan, Hamizah, Zahari, Ezihaslinda, Ngah

“…These platforms support features like screen sharing, video recording, and audience interaction, making them versatile for educational purposes.…”
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A study on the sustainable financial inclusion in selected SAARC countries: a gender-based perspective by Survase, Madan, Parida, Ratri, Antony, George V.

“…Despite of the penetration of the FI worldwide, inequality and inequity still persists, particularly in lower income countries like South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). …”
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Development of 3-D display technologies by Ng, Desmond Jun Han

“…This report document the creation of a functional 3D LED display using commercially available parts such as the WS2812D RGB LEDs as well as open-source software like the FastLED libraries to control the LED cube. …”
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The female American and its liminal spaces (Article) by Kneitly, Jonahs

“…Published anonymously in London in 1767, The Female American, like many thematically similar texts, capitalized on the popularity of Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe published in 1719.…”
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Design and implementation of a multi-camera automated inspection system for PCB assembly by Yang, Xia Hua

“…In the PCB assembly process, various kinds of defects like missing component, bridging, misalignment, tombstoning, extra component, inverted component, wrong polarity, bent lead, lifted lead, and wrong component are frequently encountered. …”
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Speeding up secure web transactions using elliptic curve cryptography by Lim, Lai Koon.

“…Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) is becoming an attractive alternative to traditional public-key cryptography systems like RSA, Digital Signature Algorithm (DSA) and Diffie-Hellman (DH) as ECC provides similar level of security with smaller key sizes resulting in faster computations, lower power consumption, as well as memory and bandwidth savings. …”
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Political economy of Malaysia's vision 2020. by Chin, Kiang Mun.

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Exploratory study of petrochemical logistics in Chengdu for Vopak by Ang, Wei Lieh, Foo, Jye Huah, Lee, Wei Wei, Kooi, Allen Tiong Chuan

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Survey of English language textbook publishing in Singapore by Lim, Peng Han.

“…Attempts were then made to modify or adapt textbooks written overseas by publishers like Oxford University Press (OUP) and Longman. It was not until the late fifties that indigenous book publishing houses began to set up to originate, edit and publish textbooks for the local market. …”
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Analysis of rock cavern behaviour by Norashikin Komari.

“…This will help increase the usable floor area which can be used for storage. Storage, like oil, that does not require interaction with the atmosphere such as wind and rain, are the perfect way to use the underground space. …”
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Impacts of security initiatives implementation on the maritime industry by Lau, Tian Qin.

“…The shipping industry is often the target of maritime security threats like piracy and terrorism, thereby causing a need for the implementation of various maritime security initiatives. …”
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Busyness and its impact on speed of work. by Soon, Yi Zhen.

“…Though studies are abound on how factors like clock time, people's pattern of activity consumption, affluence and technology contribute to an accelerated speed of life and in turn make people feel “busy”, little has been done on the inverse relationship. …”
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Performance of microwave formed angle ply composites by Bhudolia Somen Kumar.

“…The traditional method of Autoclave curing (Thermal curing), although being expensive, is still the most accepted because it gives least standard deviation during all mechanical tests as compared to other available methods like the use of Ultraviolet and gamma rays heating. …”
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