Linear A libation tables : a semitic connection explored by Eu Min, Niki Cassandra, Perono Cacciafoco, Francesco, Cavallaro, Francesco Paolo

“…Attempts to decipher the writing system have been unsuccessful for several reasons. Unlike the Linear B language (Mycenaean Greek), Minoan, the language hidden behind Linear A and still undeciphered, bears no apparent similarity to Greek, and any ‘translation’ of Linear A based provisionally on Linear B phonetic values has not produced any tangible result. …”
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A three-membered diazo-aluminum heterocycle to access an Al=C π bonding species by Yan, Chenting, Kinjo, Rei

“…An X-ray study shows that the anionic part of 5 bears a considerable short exocyclic Al-C bond, and computational studies involving molecular orbital and natural bond orbital analysis indicate the Al=C π bonding character. …”
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Numerical simulation of thermal processes in laser cladding of Al-50Si alloy on Al7075 surface by Kong, Meng

“…However, it is very difficult to accurately measure and control the temperature of the laser melt pool and its surroundings in real time using the existing equipment. …”
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Laser-Guide-Star Satellite for Ground-Based Adaptive Optics Imaging of Geosynchronous Satellites by Marlow, Weston, Carlton, Ashley, Hyosang, Yoon, Clark, James, Haughwout, Christian, Cahoy, Kerri, Males, Jared, Close, Laird, Morzinski, Katie

“…Although the preliminary analysis indicates that a single satellite guide star cannot be used for observing multiple astronomical targets, it will only require a little propellant to relocate within the geosynchronous belt. Results of a design study on the feasibility of a small-satellite guide star have been presented, and the potential benefits to astronomical imaging and to the larger space situational awareness community have been highlighted.…”
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Mix and move ( the movable cocktail experience ) by Kong, Nina Melanie

“…We all visit bars for different reasons. Going to a bar is more than just simply leaving your house; it is about jumping into another world, a place filled with magic. …”
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Properties and characteristics of thermoplastic PBT-LCP blend system and the influence of nanosilica-380 by Ng, Vincent Zhijie.

“…Blends of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and glass fibre reinforced liquid crystalline polymer (LCP A130) have been prepared by the melt mixing technique by the twin screw extruder device. …”
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An assimilation of experience. by Mehraj Nisha.

“…The old box of a transistor was bandaged on all sides with scotch tape but still managed to entertain her whenever it felt like it. Mehru worked on, her tiny fingers turning the knob ever so slowly, softly rubbing its sides. …”
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Analysis of the role played by ligand-induced folding of the cocaine-binding aptamer in the photochrome aptamer switch assay by Shoara, Aron A., Churcher, Zachary R., Steele, Terry W. J., Johnson, Philip E.

“…Fluorescence anisotropy measurements were used to quantify the affinity of the conjugated aptamer to cocaine. We also used thermal melt analysis and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to show that the addition of the stilbene to the aptamer increases the melt temperature of the cocaine-bound structure-switching aptamer by (6.4 ± 0.3) °C compared to the unconjugated aptamer while the free form of the structure-switching aptamer-stilbene conjugate remains unfolded.…”
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China’s Defence Spending: Settling in for Slow Growth? by Bitzinger, Richard A.

“…It could signal a new round of belt-tightening for the People’s Liberation Army. …”
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Malaysia’s East Coast Rail Link: Bane or Gain? by Saravanamuttu, Johan

“…With the launch of East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), Malaysia has demonstrated its commitment to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). However, the proliferation of mega infrastructural projects in the country involving China companies could lead to Malaysia’s overdependence on China, undermining its foreign policy leverage with Beijing.…”
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Borderlands: The edges of Europe [Conference abstract] by Leonardi, Paola

“…and I have found endless examples of families and communities that have been split by borders or who felt an affinity with “the other side”. …”
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Regression analysis ofr characterization of materials for photovoltaic cells by Vundavalli, Bala Satya Manikanta

“…The traditional Design-of-Experiments (DoEs) adapted so far, are slow and the information obtained sometimes bears little relevance to optimizing the key performance parameters of merit. …”
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Data-driven adaptive control for laser-based additive manufacturing with automatic controller tuning by Chen, Lequn, Yao, Xiling, Chew, Youxiang, Weng, Fei, Moon, Seung Ki, Bi, Guijun

“…This paper proposes a novel data-driven adaptive control strategy to adjust laser voltage with the melt pool size feedback. A multitasking controller architecture is developed to incorporate an autotuning unit that optimizes controller parameters based on the DED process data automatically. …”
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Current status and recent advances in magnesium-matrix syntactic foams: preparation, mechanical properties, and corrosion behavior by Motaharinia, A., Drelich, J. W., Goldman, J., Bakhsheshi Rad, H. R., Sharif, Safian, Ismail, A. F., Razzaghi, M.

“…These techniques include stir casting, disintegrated melt deposition, powder metallurgy, and melt infiltration. …”
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Wind characteristics of thunderstorms and their effects on wind loading design in Singapore by Choi, Edmund Cheong Chuen., Brownjohn, James Mark William., Chan, Weng Kong.

“…Singapore is situated in the equatorial belt where there are no severe tropical cyclones (typhoons). …”
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A study of mega mergers of accounting firms. by Chew, Chiu Shan., Low, Kit Ying., Ng, Hui Yong.

“…As most information on mega mergers in the accounting industry are more related to countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom, it is felt that there is a need to determine the applicability of those international reports in Singapore.…”
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Enhanced mechanical and failure characteristic of woven carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic laminates using core-shell particles by Sharma, Anurag, Joshi, Sunil Chandrakant

“…The primary challenge associated with this field is the high melting temperature and high viscosity of thermoplastic polymer melt, which restrict filler dispersion within them. …”
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End of the line by Chia, Wei Ting

“…It tells the story of a dystopian Earth that has been visited by an alien who has accelerated the end of the world by causing a new Ice Age. …”
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A perspective on the role of point-of-care "immuno-triaging" to optimize COVID-19 vaccination distribution in a time of scarcity by Zhang, Yi, Rogers, Angela, Nadeau, Kari, Gu, Jun, Yang, Samuel

“…Vaccine bears hope to bring COVID-19 pandemic under control. …”
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Overseas investment : the Singapore experience in China, India and Vietnam. by Chow, Serene Wai Lyn., Lum, Weng Jing., Phua, Marianne Hui Chen.

“…The objectives of this study were to compare the motivating factors and problems faced by Singaporean businessmen who have ventuered in China, India and Vietnam and to assess the ways in which these problems could be handled. The research team felt that this study would be useful as Singaporean investors are currently showing great interest in these three countries. …”
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