An omics-based machine learning approach to predict diabetes progression: a RHAPSODY study by Slieker, Roderick C., Münch, Magnus, Donnelly, Louise A., Bouland, Gerard A., Dragan, Iulian, Kuznetsov, Dmitry, Elders, Petra J. M., Rutter, Guy A., Ibberson, Mark, Pearson, Ewan R., Hart, Leen M. 't, van de Wiel, Mark A., Beulens, Joline W. J.

“…Results: Of the 585 individuals from the Hoorn Diabetes Care System (DCS) cohort, 69 required insulin during follow-up (1.0–11.4 years); of the 571 individuals in the Genetics of Diabetes Audit and Research in Tayside Scotland (GoDARTS) cohort, 175 required insulin during follow-up (0.3–11.8 years). …”
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Blood-stage malaria vaccine candidate RH5.1/Matrix-M in healthy Tanzanian adults and children; an open-label, non-randomised, first-in-human, single-centre, phase 1b trial by Silk, SE, Kalinga, WF, Salkeld, J, Mtaka, IM, Ahmed, S, Milando, F, Diouf, A, Bundi, CK, Balige, N, Hassan, O, Mkindi, CG, Rwezaula, S, Athumani, T, Mswata, S, Lilolime, NS, Simon, B, Msami, H, Mohamed, M, David, DM, Mohammed, L, Nyaulingo, G, Mwalimu, B, Juma, O, Mwamlima, TG, Sasamalo, IA, Mkumbange, RP, Kamage, JJ, Barrett, JR, King, LDW, Hou, MM, Pulido, D, Carnrot, C, Lawrie, AM, Cowan, RE, Nugent, FL, Roberts, R, Cho, J-S, Long, CA, Nielsen, CM, Miura, K, Draper, SJ, Olotu, AI, Minassian, AM

“…</p> <br> <p><strong>Funding:</strong> The European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership; the UK Medical Research Council; the UK Department for International Development; the National Institute for Health and Care Research Oxford Biomedical Research Centre; the Division of Intramural Research, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; the US Agency for International Development; and the Wellcome Trust.…”

Towards A Robust Integrated Urban Mobility System: Public Transit and Ride-Sharing Systems by Guo, Xiaotong

“…Using a case study in Chicago, we show the potential to generate integrated urban mobility systems in different demand scenarios. The final chapter summarizes the whole dissertation and outlines potential avenues for future research directions.…”
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Self-healing materials for flexible electronic devices by Tiwari, Naveen

“…The different ionic liquids (EMITFB and EMITFSI) was used as compared to EMITFS since these ionic liquids have the same cation but different anions. This chapter depicts the study of the influence of ionic liquids on the different class of polymer structure and its effects on the healing properties. …”
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Control schemes of voltage source converters in more-electronics power systems by He, Jinsong

“…Simulation results demonstrate that RL significantly improves the load-voltage tracking accuracy without sacrificing dc-link voltage stabilization. Finally, Chapter 7 concludes this thesis and summarizes three recommended research directions, followed by the list of the author’s publications and the bibliography of this thesis.…”
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Development of resistive random access memory for next-generation embedded non-volatile memory application by Sun, Jianxun

“…Good resistive switching has been demonstrated for the device with Pt bottom electrode (BE) in chapter 6. However, the degradation of switching uniformity is observed when Pt is replaced by TiN, which is a conventional fab material. …”
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Part I : Peptide functionalized materials for gram-negative bacteria targeted PDT and LPS sensing. Part II : Small peptide and membrane lipid based self-assembled nanostructures fo... by Liu, Fang

“…In part II, my first project is the development of novel drug-loaded nanogels for pH sensitive drug release, which will be described in chapter 3. In our research, the most commonly used model drug doxorubicin (Dox) was conjugated to an Fmoc group protected short peptide through an acid-labile hydrazone-bond to form a peptide-Dox prodrug. …”
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Differences in the effectiveness of individual-level smoking cessation interventions by socioeconomic status by Theodoulou, A, Fanshawe, TR, Leavens, E, Theodoulou, E, Wu, AD, Heath, L, Stewart, C, Nollen, N, Ahluwalia, JS, Butler, AR, Hajizadeh, A, Thomas, J, Lindson, N, Hartmann-Boyce, J

“…There was very low‐certainty evidence of no difference in quit rates by SES for face‐to‐face counselling compared to less intensive counselling, balanced components, or usual care. However, the CI included the possibility of favouring lower and higher SES groups (ROR 1.26, 95% CI 0.18 to 8.93; from 1 of 6 studies, 294 participants; 5 studies reported no difference), indicating a possibly neutral impact. …”

Electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation by Lindson, N, Butler, AR, McRobbie, H, Bullen, C, Hajek, P, Wu, AD, Begh, R, Theodoulou, A, Notley, C, Rigotti, NA, Turner, T, Livingstone-Banks, J, Morris, T, Hartmann-Boyce, J

“…Evidence comparing nicotine EC with usual care or no treatment also suggests benefit, but is less certain due to risk of bias inherent in the study design. …”

Interventions for smoking cessation in hospitalised patients by Streck, JM, Rigotti, NA, Livingstone-Banks, J, Tindle, HA, Clair, C, Munafò, MR, Sterling-Maisel, C, Hartmann-Boyce, J

“…<p><b>Objectives</b></p> To assess the effects of any type of smoking cessation programme for patients admitted to an acute care hospital. <p><b>Search methods</b></p> We used standard, extensive Cochrane search methods. …”

Electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation by Lindson, N, Butler, AR, McRobbie, H, Bullen, C, Hajek, P, Begh, R, Theodoulou, A, Notley, C, Rigotti, NA, Turner, T, Livingstone-Banks, J, Morris, T, Hartmann-Boyce, J

“…Evidence comparing nicotine EC with usual care/no treatment also suggests benefit, but is less certain due to risk of bias inherent in the study design. …”

Global fertility in 204 countries and territories, 1950–2021, with forecasts to 2100: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Bhattacharjee, NV, Schumacher, AE, Aali, A, Almidani, O, Bandyopadhyay, S, Graham, SM, Lacey, BWH, Maude, RJ, Runghien, T, Rodriguez, JAB

“…Estimates and projections of fertility are necessary to inform policies involving resource and health-care needs, labour supply, education, gender equality, and family planning and support. …”

Understanding lived experiences of bereaved parents of children with chronic life-threatening Illness : towards a culture-specific and meaning-oriented narrative E-writing interven... by Dutta, Oindrila

“…Finally, the model denotes that the lived experiences and well-being of participants were embedded within the health-and-social-care ecosystems in which they reside, and in turn impacted by it. …”
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Expectations of undergraduates upon graduation and their means of financing it by Chen, Michele, Kam, Gladys Huey Li, Lee, Sharon Ai Leen

“…The MAS restrictions on unsecured personal loans and car loans, introduced in February 1995, is designed to check the sharp increases in personal loans and car loans over the years.…”
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Trends in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research : Ecosystems, Digital Technologies and Responses to Shocks / by Brem, Alexander, editor 552956, Jin, Chen, 1968-, editor 498471, World Scientific (Online service) 655444

“…The focus is on innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystems, digital technologies and innovation, as well as responses to pandemics resulting from external shocks.Carefully selected on the basis of relevance and rigor, the chapters in the book take the readers through various trending research topics.…”
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Design and development of a solar-powered vehicle by Zhou, Bo

“…The objective is to design a fast and stable solar model car which can be used to participate in a solar race named Alternative Energy Car Challenge Solar Prix 2014 in Singapore. …”
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Online object detection and tracking by Ooi, Jun Han.

“…Detail explanation on each method used will be done in the subsequent chapters. Furthermore, MatLab is used as programming platform for this tracking system. …”
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Motor insurance : an analysis with comparison by Cheong, Siew Hong, Sim, Poh Joo, Tan, Chin Kwang

“…The rapid expansion of car ownership in Singapore in the last two decades, despite efforts by the government to curb car usage has led to a significant increase in the number of people killed or injured in automobile accidents.…”
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Love and Other Words / by Lauren, Christina, author 593883, Little, Brown Book Group (Online service) 655987

“…But when she runs into Elliot Petropoulos—the first and only love of her life—the careful bubble she’s constructed begins to dissolve. …”
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CHEWTOPIA : a visual communication exploration of positioning Teochew culture for a contemporary audience by Quek, Amanda Wei Yi

“…This growing lack of understanding coupled with the missed opportunities that come together with a fading cultural language has led to a general decline in attitudes towards the valuing and caring of our own cultural roots. …”
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