Spatially controlled molecular encapsulation in natural pine pollen microcapsules by Prabhakar, Arun Kumar, Potroz, Michael G., Park, Soohyun, Miyako, Eijiro, Cho, Nam-Joon

“…Here, by exploiting the architectural features of natural pine pollen from Pinus massoniana, the spatially controlled encapsulation of two types of molecules in distinct compartments of a single microparticulate carrier is demonstrated. …”
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Biomechanical investigation of traction forces on the cervical (neck/head region) spine by Ang, Lian Ann

“…It is believed that the relief of pain by traction is due to straightening of the cervical spine and a widening of the intervertebral articulating space to relieve compressive or irritative forces on the nervous structures…”
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Stronger dielectric-elastomer grippers using spine-like bending structure by Heng, Kim Rui

“…The gripper is developed based on a new design of DEA using stiffer spine-like structure made of 380μm thick Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sheet. …”
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Self-reported pain and osteoarthritis of the hip and spine in retired elite rowers by Baynham-Williams, M

“…<p><b>Background and Aim:</b> Pain in the hip and spine presents a large burden to athletes competing in rowing. …”

The effect of weathering on surface characteristics of chemically modified scots pine (pinus sylvestris) wood by Amanah, Sinta, Martha, Resa, Basri, Efrida, Mubarok, Mahdi, Sekartining Rahayu, Istie, Alipraja, Irsan, Darmawan, Wayan, Gérardin, Phillippe, Emmerich, Lukas, Militz, Holger, Hani Abdullah, Ummi

“…The Ra and SFE of both untreated and modified pine specimens increased after weathering processes. …”
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Responses of gas exchange and growth in Merkus pine seedlings to expected climatic changes in Thailand by Koskela, Jarkko

“…Responses of gas exchange and growth in Merkus pine (Pinus merkusii Jungh. et de Vriese) seedlings to changing climate were analysed for high- and low-altitude sites in Thailand. …”

3D spine shape estimation from single 2D DXA by Bourigault, E, Jamaludin, A, Zisserman, A

“…Using these two orthogonal projections of the spine (coronal in DXA, and sagittal from the prediction), we are able to describe the 3D shape of the spine. …”

Unravelling the complex meanings and origins of zisha teapots in the Ming and Qing dynasties by Gao, X

“…The unglazed teapots, made from <em>zisha</em> clay using a slabbuilding technique, have been appreciated by tea consumers since the Late Ming dynasty onwards. The study employs a multidisciplinary approach, including ethnographic research, archaeological science, historical analysis, the concept of <em>chaîne opératoire</em>, and experimental archaeology, to examine various data sources and gain a comprehensive understanding of the origins and development of <em>zisha</em> teapots.…”

Effects of rapid thermal annealing on structure and luminescence of self-assembled InAs/GaAs quantum dots by Xu, S. J., Wang, X. C., Chua, S. J., Wang, C. H., Fan, Weijun, Jiang, J., Xie, X. G.

“…Postgrowth rapid thermal annealing was used to modify the structural and optical properties of the self-assembled InAs quantum dotsgrown on GaAs substrates by molecular beam epitaxy. …”
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Ethnoichthyology of the First Record of Spine Bahaba (Bahaba polykladiskos) from Muar, Johor, Malaysia by Ilham-Norhakim, Mohd Lokman, Mohd Faudzir, Najmuddin, Hidayah, Haris, Othman, Nursyuhada, Ramli, Ramli, Sariyati Nur Hartini, Sariyati Nur Hartini, Rasul Abdullah, Halim Muhammad, Abdullah-Fauzi, Abdullah-Fauzi, Akmal, Fawwazah, Abdul-Latiff, Muhammad Abu Bakar

“…The Spine Bahaba (Bahaba polykladiskos), locally known as 'Gelama Tirusan,' is a member of the Sciaenidae fish family that is distributed across Southeast Asia, reaching as far as North Australia. …”
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Maternal neonaticide, shame and social melancholy in Hsu-Ming Teo's Love and Vertigo by Zhou, Qiaoqiao, Omar, Noritah

“…Most critics read Love and Vertigo (2000) by Chinese-Australian writer Hsu-Ming Teo as a novel about diaspora and migrancy. …”
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Dark current analysis of InasSb-based hetero-p-i-n mid-infrared photodiode by Suo, Fei, Tong, Jinchao, Zhang, Dao Hua

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Somatosensory and clinical profiles of patients with spine-related and clinical framework-based neck–arm pain by Kapitza, C, Ballenberger, N, Luedtke, K, Schmid, AB, Tampin, B

“…<p>Spine-related neck–arm pain is heterogeneous and may present on a spectrum between nociceptive and neuropathic pain. …”

The design of a rail-to-rail output swing using a nested-current-mirror single-stage amplifier with a high PSRR by Goh, Zhi Xian

“…The project is to design a Nested – Current – Mirror Operational Amplifier with Rail – to – Rail Output swing. The design is with reference to the paper written by Yan, Mak, Laws, Martins and Malobeti (2015), which consist of the basic structure of the Nested – Current – Mirror Operational Amplifier with a single output. …”
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Building fame through tea: the Wu Family and the Manufacture of zisha teapots during the Ming and Qing dynasties by Gao, X, Hein, A

“…By examining the Wu family’s connection with the origin of zisha teapots, this study investigates how Ming literati used material culture to shape family reputation. …”

Effects of lumbar support to reduce discomfort during prolonged riding among motocyclists by Mohd Shafiei, Umi Kalsom

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Open volume defect accumulation with irradiation in GaN, GaP, InAs, InP, Si, ZnO, and MgO by Logan, JV, Woller, KB, Webster, PT, Morath, CP, Short, MP

“…GaP (attributed to the Ga vacancy) and InAs exhibit slightly higher rates of vacancy accumulation than GaN. …”
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The impact of Ming and Qing dynasty maritime bans on trade ceramics recovered from coastal settlements in northern Sumatra, Indonesia by Tai, Yew Seng, Daly, Patrick, Mckinnon, E. Edwards, Parnell, Andrew, Feener, R. Michael, Majewski, Jedrzej, Nazli Ismail, Sieh, Kerry

“…We review published literature and historical texts to propose that three periods of official Chinese maritime bans impacted the composition and circulation of trade ceramics along Asian trade routes: Ming Ban 1 (1371 – 1509), Ming Ban 2 (1521 – 1529), and Qing Ban (1654 – 1684). …”
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Improved performance of 1.3-μm multilayer P-doped InAs/InGaAs quantum dot lasers using rapid thermal annealing by Cao, Qi, Tong, Cunzhu, Yoon, Soon Fatt, Liu, Chongyang, Ngo, Chun Yong

“…Significant improvements in the performance of p-doped ten-layer InAs/InGaAs quantum dot laser are demonstrated using rapid thermal annealing at 600 °C. …”
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Part I: Synthesis of sex pheromone of the pine sawfly, Macrodiprion Nemoralis. Part II: Synthetic studies towards the total synthesis of iriomoteolide-1a by Chin, Yen Jin

“…In the first part of this thesis, an elegant display of the CuI-Tol-BINAP-catalyzed asymmetric conjugate addition is established in the total synthesis of sex pheromone of the pine sawfly, Macrodiprion Nemoralis (SRRS-1). The key features of our strategy are: (I) one-pot DIBAL-H reduction–Wittig olefination, (II) olefin cross metathesis of fragment A and fragment B, and (III) a CuI-Tol-BINAP-catalyzed asymmetric conjugate addition using Grignard reagents in good yields and excellent stereoselectivities. …”
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