Synthesis of biodegradable thermoplastic elastomers based on polyurethane by Liow, Sing Shy.

“…Biodegradable thermoplastic elastomer based on polyurethanes (BTPU) were synthesized from random or triblock copolymers, with polycaprolactone (PCL) as one of the component in the soft segments (SS). 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate (HMDI) and 1,4-butanediol (BDO) served as hard segments (HS). …”
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From ideological to political sectarianism: Nahdlatul Ulama, Muhammadiyah, and the state in Indonesia by Arifianto, Alexander R.

“…In response, the regime aligns itself with the NU, which utilises sectarian rhetoric to discredit these groups. …”
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WTO membership and its critical importance to China. by Wong, Chak Mun.

“…For the political regime in China, WTO membership is crucial to the realisation of its vision for 21st Century China. …”
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Validating and valuing business models for the wireless entertainment industry. by Chee, Sow Har., Han, Hilda Mei Ian., Ho, Sarah Wei Jan.

“…The objective of this research is to examine the potential for wireless entertainment in Singapore and how it can be adapted to suit the needs of the different market segments. To find out whether there is market potential for such wireless applications, pursuance of consumer-focused research is a pre-requisite.…”
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The prevention and management of chronic kidney disease among patients with metabolic syndrome by Zhu, D, Judge, PK, Wanner, C, Haynes, R, Herrington, WG

“…In addition, statin-based regimens lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and reduce the risk of atherosclerotic disease (with no clinically meaningful effect on kidney outcomes). …”

Somatic gene mutation patterns and burden influence outcomes with enasidenib in relapsed/refractory IDH2-mutated AML by Risueño, A, See, WL, Bluemmert, I, de Botton, S, DiNardo, CD, Fathi, AT, Schuh, AC, Montesinos, P, Vyas, P, Prebet, T, Gandhi, A, Hasan, M

“…We recently reported results from the phase 3 IDHENTIFY trial (NCT02577406) showing improved response rates and event-free survival with enasidenib monotherapy compared with conventional care regimens (CCR) in heavily pretreated, older patients with late-stage R/R AML bearing IDH2 mutations. …”

Gelation, clustering, and crowding in the electrical double layer of ionic liquids by Goodwin, Zachary AH, McEldrew, Michael, Pedro de Souza, J, Bazant, Martin Z, Kornyshev, Alexei A

“…With increasing charge of the electrode, the theory predicts a transition from a regime dominated by a gelled or clustered state to a crowding regime dominated by free ions. …”
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On-line optimization of biomimetic undulatory swimming by an experiment-based approach by Zhou, Chunlin, Low, Kin Huat

“…It is also found that the propulsor with six fin segments, is preferable because of higher speed and lower energy efficiency.…”
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The changing nature of Chinese business in Africa : the case of Cape Verde by Horta, Loro

“…Chinese state companies are usually singled out for criticism in the West due to their links with despotic African regimes all for the sake of profit. The nature of Chinese business in Africa is however becoming more complex.…”
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Our weapons, our problem: arms exports, democracy and civil society in Brazil and the UK by de Moraes, RF

“…Next, I examine why and how the governments of these two countries sought to export their practices to the rest of the world or opted to join international regimes.</p>…”

Non-equilibrium fluctuations for a spatial logistic branching process with weak competition by Tendron, T

“…We consider the weak competition regime where <em>c</em> tends to zero, corresponding to a local carrying capacity tending to infinity like 1/<em>c</em> as <em>c</em> vanishes.…”

A study on dense plasmas using molecular dynamics and X-ray scattering techniques by Mabey, P

“…The results are compared to recent experimental data, suggesting electron-ion dynamical effects could play a crucial role in the dynamic properties of matter in the WDM regime.</p>…”

Genomic profiling of mycobacterium tuberculosis strains, Myanmar by Aung, Htin Lin, Nyunt, Wint Wint, Fong, Yang, Biggs, Patrick J., Winkworth, Richard C., Lockhart, Peter J., Yeo, Tsin Wen, Hill, Philip C., Cook, Gregory M., Aung, Si Thu

“…Introducing new oral drugs to replace those currently used in treatment regimens for multidrug-resistant TB will also be useful for treating TB in Myanmar.…”
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A study of consumers' perceptions of supermarkets in Singapore : a store image study by Lai, Lan Fah, Ng, Chin Ling, Lau, Sharon Wen Yee

“…It will cover the following areas: store image dimensions that are important to the Singaporean consumer, the relative importance of various aspects of store image to different consumer segments, and the image of two supermarkets in Singapore, namely Cold Storage and NTUC.…”
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Emergent Democracy by Ito, Joichi

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Psychosocial predictors of self-reported medical adherence in patients with heart failure over 6 months : an examination of the influences of depression, self-efficacy, social supp... by Shen, Biing-Jiun, Maeda, Uta

“…Background Poor adherence to medical regimens is a serious problem that interferes with heart failure (HF) patients’ disease management and contributes to poor clinical outcomes. …”
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Clostridium difficile bacteriophage finding under normal and iron-limited conditions for the isolation of potential siderophore receptor-specific phages by Lim, Edsel Yong Xun

“…Phage therapy, known for its specificity of action, has emerged as a promising candidate for combating CDI, offering the potential to circumvent gut microbiome dysbiosis associated with conventional antibiotic regimens. However, research on Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) phage hunting has been relatively limited. …”
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Exploring the therapeutic potential of 5-fluorouracil-loaded calcium carbonate nanoparticles combined with natural compound thymoquinone for colon cancer treatment by Deng, Xi, Yang, Zhongming, Chan, Kim Wei, Abu Bakar, Md Zuki

“…These results provide evidence for 5FU-CaCO3np as a novel regimen against colon cancer. Combining 5FU-CaCO3np and TQ may offer a new perspective for colon cancer therapy.…”
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Rifaximin potentiates clarithromycin against Mycobacterium abscessus in vitro and in zebrafish by Goh, Boon Chong, Larsson, Simon, Dam, Linh Chi, Ling, Sharon Yan Han, Chua, Patrina Wei Lin, Abirami, R., Singh, Samsher, Ong, Ernest Jun Long, Teo, Jeanette W. P., Ho, Peiying, Ingham, Philip William, Pethe, Kevin, Dedon, Peter C.

“…Because of its extensive innate resistance to numerous antibiotics, treatment options are limited, often resulting in poor clinical outcomes. Current treatment regimens usually involve a combination of antibiotics, with clarithromycin being the cornerstone of NTM treatments.…”
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Better understanding of the social services sector in Singapore. by Loh, Candice Jiahui., Phoon, Sharon Yien Mei., Thung, Sim Yee.

“…Make recommendations to improve current regulatory regime.…”
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