Frequency equations of nonlocal elastic micro/nanobeams with the consideration of the surface effects by Zhao, Haisheng, Zhang, Yao, Lie, Seng Tjhen

“…Three types of boundary conditions, i.e., hinged-hinged, clamped-clamped, and clamped-hinged ends, are examined. For a hinged-hinged beam, an exact and explicit natural frequency equation is derived based on the established mathematical model. …”
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Telomere biology disorders by Kam, Michelle L. W., Nguyen, Trang T. T., Ngeow, Joanne Yuen Yie

“…Telomeres are DNA-protein structures at chromosome ends that maintain chromosome stability; their length affects cell replicative potential and senescence. …”
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Evaluation of isolation between two differential microstrip antennas by Liu, Huanli

“…Second, the design equation of single-ended microstrip patch antenna is used to determine the length of differential microstrip rectangular patch. …”
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Discontinuous deformation analysis for subsidence of fractured formations under seepage: a case study by Gao, Jingyao, Wang, Wei, Tang, Yiyang, Fan, Hongyun

“…The results indicated that the water injection process mitigated stress concentrations at both ends of the goaf area. Specifically, a 30-m rise in water head resulted in a corresponding elevation of the ground surface by 3.94 ​cm.…”
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Artificial intelligence and power in public service management by Vogl, TM

“…This chapter is based on interview data, open ended survey responses, and publicly available documents and recordings. …”

Longitudinal effects of a scenario-based learning intervention on preservice teacher self-efficacy by Rushby, JV, Klassen, RM, Durksen, TL, Pfaffel, A, Bardach, L

“…Results showed a positive upward trajectory for self-efficacy with some variation among the self-efficacy subdomains. Results from open-ended responses following the intervention showed how reflection on scenarios and feedback played a role in preservice teachers’ self-efficacy. …”

Indentation and laser annealing of NiTi shape memory alloys by Su, Jun Feng

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从频率效应看上古汉语*-s后缀 = A study of *-s suffix in archaic Chinese based on frequency effect by 黄颖瑜 Ng, Yin Yee

“…However, how does the same *-s suffix embrace these seemingly contrasting functions? Some scholars tried but were unsuccessful in providing an explanation for this question. …”
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Preparation and characterization of mixed matrix membranes based on PVDF and three inorganic fillers (fumed nonporous silica, zeolite 4A and mesoporous MCM-41) for gas separation by Shen, Yi., Lua, Aik Chong.

“…With the incorporation of the inorganic fillers, the thermal stability of the composite membranes was reduced with lower degradation temperature while the melting temperature and crystallizing temperature seemed to be unaffected. The DSC results showed that the crystallinity of the composite membranes had increased when compared with the pure PVDF membrane. …”
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Young people's understanding of European values: enhancing abilities, supporting participation and voice by Ross, Alistair, Loughran, Tom, Brunold, Andreas, Hartsmar, Nanny, Liljefors Persson, Bodil, Chistolini, Sandra, Dotta, Leanete Thomas, Freires, Thiago, Kõiv, Kristi, Lopes, Juliana Crespo, Pembecioğlu, Nilüfer, Pereira, Fátima, Spinthourakis, Julia Athena

“…In a time when we are exposed to so many different explanations and commentaries, when social media allow and almost require instantaneous responses, that seem to have to be short, pithy, emphatic. Opinions appear as sharper, less nuanced, insistent. …”
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南洋理工大学在籍华族学生婚姻观 = Chinese undergraduates' views on marriage : a case study of Nanyang Technological University by 吴起慧 Goh, Qi Hui

“…Since 1980s, Singapore has been persistently facing the problems of later marriages and delayed child-bearing. These trends could bring much detriment to the country; particularly to the economy and society. …”
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Tumor-targeted nano-assemblies for energy-blocking cocktail therapy in cancer by Chen, Manling, Liu, Yidu, Li, Yang, Liu, Xue

“…In studies with A549 tumor-bearing mice, the combination of low-dose 2-DG and metformin did not impede tumor growth, whereas 2-DG@MA-dots markedly decreased tumor volume, with the mean final tumor volume in the combination treatment group being approximately 89 times greater than that in the 2-DG@MA-dot group. …”
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Miniaturized planar filters for UWB application by Lau, Yizhang.

“…There are several novels on how to improve a MMR design like using aperture-Backed PCML and Capacitive-Ended Interdigital Coupled lines. In this project, a microstrip stub-loaded dual-mode resonator doublets design is proposed. …”
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Physician-Researchers’ Experiences of the consent process in the sociocultural context of a developing country by Malik, A

“…</p> <p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> In light of the findings, the article ends with a recommendation for communication and decision making that is sensitive to the local sociocultural environment while at the same time meeting the ethical imperative of respect for persons.…”

Surface peptide functionalization of zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 for autonomous homing and enhanced delivery of chemotherapeutic agent to lung tumor cells by Nurul Akmarina, Mohd Abdul Kamal, Emilia, Abdulmalek, Sharida, Fakurazi, Cordova, Kyle E., Mohd Basyaruddin, Abdul Rahman

“…Chemotherapeutic agents used in treating certain cancer types operate in a non-selective manner tending to accumulate in normal, healthy tissue when high doses are used. …”
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Concurrent removal of Cu(II), Co(II) and Ni(II) from wastewater by nanostructured layered sodium vanadosilicate: competitive adsorption kinetics and mechanisms by Zhang, Xiaoyuan, Liu, Yu

“…It was further shown that with increasing the Cu2+ concentration from 5 mg/L to 200 mg/L in the ternary system, the respective adsorption efficiencies of Co2+ and Ni2+ tended to decrease from 97.4% to 26.0%, and 97.3 to 13.3% at an adsorbent dosage of 2.0 g/L. …”
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Development of the CHARIOT Research Register for the Prevention of Alzheimer’s Dementia and Other Late Onset Neurodegenerative Diseases by Larsen, Mark E., Curry, Lisa, Mastellos, Nikolaos, Robb, Catherine, Car, Josip, Middleton, Lefkos T.

“…Higher response rates tended to be associated with larger practices (r = 0.34), practices with a larger older population (r = 0.27), less socioeconomically disadvantaged practices (r = 0.68), and practices with a higher proportion of White patients (r = 0.82). …”
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Agriculture and citadel in the Bronze Age Aegean: the view from western Anatolia by Maltas, T

“…While variable, cereals tended to be grown on fields that received moderate to low levels of manure but were well-watered. …”

Profiling the dynamics of trust & distrust in social media: A survey study by Zhang, Yixuan, Wang, Yimeng, Yongsatianchot, Nutchanon, Gaggiano, Joseph D., Nurul Mubinah, Suhaimi, Okrah, Anne, Kim, Miso, Griffin, Jacqueline A., Parker, Andrea Grimes

“…Our research demonstrates how trust and distrust in social media are not simply two ends of a spectrum; but can also co-exist, enriching the theoretical understanding of these constructs. …”
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The education tracking process : a study of undergraduates in Singapore. by Seah, Serene Siew Keng.

“…Many studies use class as their starting point and assert that members of different social class, because of their differing accumulated resources, are able to attain different 'ending' points. Even when it comes to choice, there is empirical evidence that the upper classes choose the more mainstream route and seek to achieve higher qualifications than the lower classes. …”
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