‘Can someone get me outta this middle class zone?!’ Pressures on middle class Kikuyu in Kenya's 2013 election by Burbidge, D

Do behavioral drivers matter for healthcare decision-making during crises? A study of low-income women in El Salvador during the COVID-19 pandemic by Lara, Pedro B., Daga, Giuliana, Kossuth, Lajos, Boo, Florencia L.

“…This study analyzes the association between four behavioral predictors—internal locus of control, impatience, optimism bias, and aspirations—and healthcare decisions among low-income women in El Salvador, controlling for other factors. We find positive associations between internal locus of control and preventive health behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Strengthening climate resilience: Urban water technologies for heat-resilient physical infrastructure in Southeast Asia cities amidst extreme temperature events and El Nino challenges by Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan, Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan, Goh, Kai Chen, Goh, Hui Hwang, Zhang, Dongdong, Jiang, Meihui, Dai, Wei, Ali, Imran, Othman, Mohd. Hafiz Dzarfan, Aziz, Faissal, Anouzla, Abdelkader, Haddout, Soufiane, Christia Meidiana, Christia Meidiana

“…In the face of escalating climate change impacts, Southeast Asia is witnessing a growing urgency to fortify regional cities against extreme temperatures and the exacerbating effects of El Niño events. This work delves into the role of urban water technologies in bolstering heat-resilient infrastructure across the region. …”

Oriented molecular attachments through sol–gel chemistry for synthesis of ultrathin hydrated vanadium pentoxide nanosheets and their applications by Rui, Xianhong, Lu, Ziyang, Yin, Zongyou, Sim, Dao Hao, Xiao, Ni, Lim, Tuti Mariana, Hng, Huey Hoon, Zhang, Hua, Yan, Qingyu

“…Ultrathin single-crystalline V2O5·0.76H2O nanosheets with a thickness of 1.5–2.6 nm are prepared on the basis of molecular-level ‘oriented attachment’ through special sol–gel chemistry. The initial formation of 3–7 nm nanodiscs by confining the condensation reactions within the ab plane is critical to form nanosheets. …”
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Correlation studies between structural and ionic transport properties of lithium-ion gel polymer electrolytes based on guar gum by Aynharn, S., Ahmad Faizrin, Ahmad Fuzlin, Ahmad Salihin, Samsudin

“…Novel gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) based on guar gum and lithium bis(oxalate)borate (LiBOB) were developed via the dissolution method. …”
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Deposition and characterization of high-K (Ca,Sr)ZrO3 thin films using sol-gel technique by Yu, Ting

“…There are growing interests in high-k dielectric materials because of their broad future applications for semiconductor industry such as alternative gate oxide, high-density storage capacitors, and high-voltage capacitors.The sol-gel derived CaxSr1-xZrO3 dielectric thin films have been systematically investigated for potential electronic device applications.…”
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Initiator-free photohydrogelation of linear coumarin-containing poly(ethylene glycol) methacrylates and study of ultrasound-triggered gel breakdown by Eng, YJ, Xu, J, Sugiarto, S, Jonnalagadda, US, Ang, W, Lee, JH-C, Kwan, JJ, Nguyen, TM

“…Interestingly, the same chemistry can be applied to react a dicoumarin containing PEG with a PEG dimethacrylate at various weight ratios (G9-G11). The gels could be partially broken down under several types of ultrasound triggers. …”

"You have to know how to live with it without getting to the addiction part": British young adult experiences of smartphone over-reliance and disconnectivity by Conroy, Dom, Chadwick, Darren, Fullwood, Christopher, Lloyd, Joanne

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Strategic and operational issues in sustaining community-based dementia support groups: the Get Real with Meeting Centres realist evaluation part 2 by Morton, T, Evans, SB, Swift, R, Bray, J, Frost, F, Russell, C, Brooker, D, Wong, G, Hullah, N

“…<p><strong>Objectives:</strong> Support for people with dementia in their communities is neither robust nor consistent in the UK, often bolstered by third sector/grass-roots initiatives facing formidable challenges in sustaining long-term. The Get Real with Meeting Centres project explored factors involved in sustaining one such form of community-based support. …”

Across the conceptual divide? Chinese migration policies seen through historical and comparative lenses by van Dongen, Els

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4-CYANO-4'-n-pentylbiphenyl liquid crystal physical gel for twisted nematic and dynamic scattering electro-optical applications / by Leaw, Wai Loon, 1986-, author 500691, Che Rozid Mamat, supervisor 416111, Fakulti Sains 8004

4-CYANO-4'-n-pentylbiphenyl liquid crystal physical gel for twisted nematic and dynamic scattering electro-optical applications / by Leaw, Wai Loon, 1986-, author 500691

Sol gel dielectrics for organic field effect transistors : investigations of device performance enhancement, molecular organization and interfacial chemistry effects by Cahyadi, Tommy

“…This thesis reports on the concept of introducing sol-gel silica as solution-processable inorganic gate dielectric with improved OFETs performance. …”
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“It's my body, I get to choose”: a mixed-method study on reactions towards Singapore's nutri-grade scheme and test of restoration postscripts by Chuah, Chong Koon

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Detection of mutations and polymorphisms in the human B-globin gene and hepatitis B virus precore region by denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) by Phang, Beng Hooi.

“…In this study, mutations in the human (3-globin gene and HBV pre-core gene were used to evaluate the sensitivity of Denaturing Gradiënt Gel Electrophoresis (DGGE). DNA sequencing was then performed to verify and confirm the unknown mutations in the human p-g!…”
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“I really need your help with this work..”: A System for Navigating the Tricky Terrain of Managing Up by Leveraging One’s Motivation to Get Things Done by Park, Soya, Vishwabhan, Stuti, Muller, Michael, Karger, David R.

“…When people need help from their supervisors or peers, they often have to manage up to get things done. However, unlike managing subordinates (managing down), managing people of equal or higher status (managing up) are not obligated to help. …”
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Vibration of beams with delaminations and embedded piezoelectric sensors and actuators by Della, Christian Ngalatan

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Kesan serapan air ke atas salutan gel bagi komposit gentian kenaf dan kaca bertetulang poliester terhadap sifat-sifat makanikal / by Ahmad, 1969-, author 605618, Mohamed Ruslan Abdullah, supervisor 184008, Ab. Saman Abd. Kader, supervisor 646459, Fakulti Kejuruteraan Mekanikal 8081

Kesan serapan air ke atas salutan gel bagi komposit gentian kenaf dan kaca bertetulang poliester terhadap sifat-sifat makanikal / by Ahmad, 1969-, author 605618, Fakulti Kejuruteraan Mekanikal 8081

Silica–based sol–gel hybrid organic–inorganic materials as solid phase extraction sorbents for analysis of selected non–steroidal anti–inflammatory drugs / by Mashkurah Abd. Rahim, 1985-, author 491694, Wan Aini Wan Ibrahim, supervisor 569669, Zainab Ramli, 1986-, supervisor 557932, Fakulti Sains 8004

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