A Multi-satellite Perspective on “Hot Tower” Characteristics in the Equatorial Trough Zone by Pilewskie, J, Stephens, G, Takahashi, H, L’Ecuyer, T

“…Cloud vertical profiles from CloudSat and CALIPSO measurements supply convective core diameters and proxies for intensity and convective activity, and these proxies are augmented with brightness temperature data from geostationary satellite observations, precipitation information from IMERG, and cloud radiative properties from CERES. Less than 35% of all deep cores are classified as hot towers, and we estimate that 800–1700 hot towers occur at any given time over the course of a day, with the mean maximum core and hot tower frequency occurring at the time of year when peak convective intensity and precipitation occur. …”

Development of a wireless charging system for electric vehicles in Singapore by Ang, Jia Yu

“…The majority of the EVs in the market are currently using a plug-in charging port, and there are two types of design, one of which is the hybrid model. Hybrid cars have the advantage of a longer driving range as compared to conventional cars because they have a secondary source of energy. …”
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Layer-wise learning framework for deep networks by Yu, Haoyao

“…With the increasingly extensive application of deep learning, research based on experiential results has made significant progress in the field of machine learning over the past few years. However, deep learning is very difficult to understand due to its use of artificial neural networks and a black-box approach. …”
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Robotic manipulation of microscopic objects using multiple laser-driven fingertips by Quang, Minh Ta

“…Rapid advances in the research and development of robotic and automation technologies have completely revolutionized the manufacturing industries in the past years. Though much progress has been obtained in the research and development of robotic manipulation recently, it is still difficult to reproduce such achievement in the micro-world as the study of micro-manipulation opens up new research and technological issues which diverge from traditional robotic manipulation. …”
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CNT work function modification for transparent electrode application in organic photovoltaics by Low, Keith Ying Jie.

“…The results show that sheet resistance of the Cnt went down by more that 45% and there was in significant increase in the work function at concentration 4M of HNO3, a p- dopant. …”
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In2Se3-based two-dimensional photocatalysts for water-splitting by Wong, CCY

“…<p>Photocatalytic water splitting has been a burgeoning field of study due to its potential to change the world’s fossil-based energy structure; however, an ideal photocatalyst has yet to be identified despite years of research. Recent research has revealed that indium selenide (In₂Se₃) carries great potential in being a promising photocatalytic water splitting catalyst due to its unique intrinsic ferroelectricity, suitability of band structure and ability to be exfoliated into two-dimensional (2D) sheets. …”

Measuring Sustainability of Takaful Performance in Malaysia by Che Arshad, Noraziah, Irijanto, Tubagus Thresna

“…Secondary data that was collected in this research comes from the annual financial report (balance sheet and income statements) of Takaful companies; and the World Bank Indicator for gross domestic product per capita and inflationfor years 2011 to 2019. …”
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IS activity in Southeast Asia by Liow, Joseph Chinyong, Liow Chin Yong, Joseph

“…The increasing number of recruits from Indonesia and Malaysia to Islamic State reflects the evolving security threat to Southeast Asia. The emerging pattern bears lessons for countries in the region.…”
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Vehicle energy systems for autonomous driving by Goh, Daniel Jun Hao

“…In 2018, Shell added an autonomous category to the competition that requires the cars in competition to complete five challenges. …”
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Optimal network charge for peer-to-peer energy trading: a grid perspective by Yang, Yu, Chen, Yue, Hu, Guoqiang, Spanos, Costas J.

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NEGOTIATE your way to RICHES / by Wink, Peter, 1966-, author 655681

“…Peter's techniques can be used to buy cars and homes, from business partnerships, bargain with contractors, or anything else. …”

Behaviour of motorists during changeover of rates of the electronic road pricing system by Tan, Kelvin Yik Keong

“…The project also found that the hourly profile of motorcyclists entering the Restricted Zone displayed a notably different trend from that of cars, and that motorcyclists appear to be more price-sensitive as compared to car owners. …”
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Web-based GUI for embedded applications by Poeu, Vannarath

“…Embedded systems have skyrocketed in recent years in terms of capacity, usefulness and demand. …”
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The toxicity of amyloid ß oligomers by Zhao, Li Na, Long, Hon Wai, Mu, Yuguang, Chew, Lock Yue

“…Such interaction gives rises to phase transitions in the sub-structures of the Aβ peptide from α-helical to β-sheet structure. By means of a coarse-grained model, we exhibit the tendency of β-sheet structures to aggregate, thus providing further insights to the process of membrane induced aggregation. …”
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High Rake Angle Orthogonal Machining of Highly Ordered Pyrolytic Graphite Parallel to the Basal Plane by Jayasena, B., Subbiah, S., Reddy, C. D.

“…The quality of the graphite sheets was found to be an alliance of any pre-existing defects in the HOPG and the nature of the machining process itself. …”
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Mechanical properties of additively manufactured kraft paper lattices and paper-epoxy interpenetrating phase composites for polymer foam replacement by Lim, Guo Yao, Kuek, Ryan Jian Xing, Teo, Javen, Seetoh, Ian Peiyuan, Lai, Chang Quan

“…Closed-cell plate lattices, open-cell truss lattices, honeycombs and epoxy-paper interpenetrating phase composites (IPC) were fabricated using a sheet lamination technique. The microstructures of both paper and IPC samples were examined using scanning electron microscopy and gas pycnometry. …”
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Response to Comment on “Unique in the shopping mall: On the reidentifiability of credit card metadata” by de Montjoye, Yves-Alexandre, Pentland, Alex

“…The synthetic data set that they “successfully anonymize” bears no resemblance to modern high-dimensional data sets on which their methods fail. …”
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Development of a learning system for robot control by Leong, Marcus Khee Ing

“…In recent years, robot manipulators are gaining popularities and become increasingly important in many fields such as manufacturing and logistic sectors. …”
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Exfoliation and alignment of h-BN for thermal application by Teo, Jing Xiang

“…Therefore, it is important to achieve an alignment of BN sheets along the direction of heat spreading path. …”
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A study of land transport management in Southeast Asia by Mohamad Nazreen Rozman

“…This study focuses primarily on land transport management and ownership of private vehicles such as cars and motorcycles in each respective capitals of the countries in Asia (Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Jakarta).…”
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