Adversarial robustness of deep reinforcement learning by Qu, Xinghua

“…In Breakout, for example, we surprisingly find that: (i) all policies showcase significant performance degradation by merely modifying 0.01% of the input state, and (ii) the policy trained by DQN is totally deceived by perturbing only 1% frames. …”
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Brownian dynamics simulation of soft matter with hydrodynamics: methods for constrained systems and shear processing of 2D materials by Funkenbusch, William Tian

“…It is the goal of this thesis to help fill in this gap in knowledge. In Chapter 1, we discuss the basics of soft matter and methods for simulating which are the basis for understanding the work in this thesis. …”
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The evolution and fate of waste plastics in landfills subject to physical and biochemical processes — implications for microplastics by Lu, Xuhong

“…In total, 7 leachate samples and 5 refuse samples from different MSW landfills were investigated. MPs were found in all the samples. The results indicate the identification of over 10 types of MPs in both refuse and leachate samples, with the majority of MPs were fragment-shaped MPs, exhibiting a size of less than 100 μm. …”
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Unsupervised bayesian generative methods by Li, Shaohua

“…This finding bridges the two very different lines of model selection methods. …”
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Methods of growth and transfer of carbon nanotubes onto substrates for advanced electrical and electronic applications by Ng, Zhi Kai

“…Subsequently, this thesis also explores another viable method to directly synthesize CNT on all surfaces of non-planar substates such as glass fabric (GF) with an intention to develop lightweight, mechanically robust, and electrically conducting composite materials. …”
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Pnictogen-halide semiconductors for photovoltaics by Liu, P

“…These limitations have prompted research into lead-free alternative absorbers, with the aim of finding materials that could match or approach the optoelectronic properties of LHPs but surpass them in stability and overcome their toxicity limitations. …”

Efficacy of inactivated pasteurella multocida against the bacterial infections in broiler chickens by Koh, Sien Ling

“…P. multocida was not isolated from all the other chickens scarified at day 8 post challenge. …”
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THE DREAMS WE HARVEST / by Aidil Azizul, author 655919

“…After Covid-19 hits and most businesses begin to reopen, Hanan finds her family in a difficult situation. Living a humble life in a small town in Cameron Highlands, she and her mother, Puan Nafisah, grapple with the daunting task of keeping their family’s business afloat all the while trying to keep her late father’s culinary legacy alive. …”

English newspaper coverage of financial education on old age savings by Ng, Chooi Fun

“…Through this study, the findings could be used (1) as input to enhance policy making decisions in terms of setting, adopting and implementing a standardized FE Curriculum for adult Malaysians, (2) as a basis to improve the cooperation between various stakeholders and FE on OAS Providers, (3) to support the financial education initiatives to include all segments of adult Malaysians facing different financial circumstance and preparing for different life goals and finally (4) to increase awareness on the need to expand the current initiatives undertaken by Malaysian newspapers to include all relevant FE on OAS Themes, FE on OAS Providers, all segment of population using various methods of presenting the contents in the articles. …”
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Fast Broadcast in Highly Connected Networks by Chandra, Shashwat, Chang, Yi-Jun, Dory, Michal, Ghaffari, Mohsen, Leitersdorf, Dean

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Verify / by Hoover, Colleen, author 595716

“…But as Lowen's feelings for Jeremy begin to intensify, she recognizes all the ways she could benefit if he were to read his wife's words. …”

THE FEVER CODE / by Dashner, James, 1972- 593391

“…This is the book that holds all the answers. How did Wicked find the Gladers? …”

Supernova by Leong, Fernandez Jun Yi

“…Faced with multiple transitions in a period where we could question our place in the world, this project aims to find ways in which loneliness can openly be discussed and dealt with in ways supportive of all, rather than a one-size-fit-all solution. …”
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Electrical characterization of Si Nanowire based devices – transistors and SONOS memory by Xiong, Tian Zhong.

“…A vertical gate-all-around (GAA) non-volatile memory (NVM) SONOS and PMOS vertical gate-all-around (GAA) Silicon Nanowire with the height of 150nm and diameter of ~20nm for the memory and height of 600~700nm and diameter of ~5nm is being study. …”
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Public confidence in the auditing profession by Loh, Mei San, Ng, Meow Ling, Tay, Janice Su-Ting

“…How do the users of audited financial information perceive the profession and the work performed by the auditors with all the happenings to the profession? Is the profession able to maintain its credibility and usefulness now? …”
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Mortality rates among patients successfully treated for hepatitis C in the era of interferon-free antivirals: population based cohort study by Hamill, V, Wong, S, Benselin, J, Krajden, M, Hayes, PC, Mutimer, D, Yu, A, Dillon, JF, Gelson, W, Velásquez García, HA, Yeung, A, Johnson, P, Barclay, ST, Alvarez, M, Toyoda, H, Agarwal, K, Fraser, A, Bartlett, S, Aldersley, M, Bathgate, A, Binka, M, Richardson, P, Morling, JR, Ryder, SD, Barnes, E

“…Poisson regression was used to identify factors associated with all cause mortality rates. Results: 1572 (7%) participants died during follow-up. …”

Comparative effectiveness of manual therapy, pharmacological treatment, exercise therapy, and education for neck pain (COMPETE study): protocol of a systematic review with network... by de Oliveira-Souza, AIS, Barbosa-Silva, J, Gross, DP, da Costa, BR, Ballenberger, N, Pereira, TV, Dennett, L, Armijo-Olivo, S

“…NMAs will be conducted to rank interventions according to their effectiveness and safety (when possible), allowing a comprehensive analysis of all available evidence, with different nodes specified for all conservative interventions of interest, placebo, sham therapy, and non-intervention control. …”

Effectiveness of fludrocortisone plus hydrocortisone versus hydrocortisone alone in septic shock: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Teja, B, Berube, M, Pereira, TV, Law, AC, Schanock, C, Pang, B, Wunsch, H, Walkey, AJ, Bosch, NA

“…The primary outcome was all-cause mortality at last follow-up. Treatment effects are presented as relative risks (RRs) with 95% credible intervals (CrIs). …”

Simulation tests on dehumidifiers for optimal energy usage by Lee, Germaine Cai Hui.

“…For 70% relative humidity set-point, the optimal room sizes for the four dehumidifiers are all above 70 m2 but Ultra-Aire XT150H has the highest at 97 m2. …”
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Herding in equity crowdfunding by Åstebro, T, Fernández, M, Lovo, S, Vulkan, N

“…We build a model of equity crowdfunding that incorporates the two major funding models: all-or-nothing (AoN) and keep-it-all (KIA). Both informed and uninformed investors arrive sequentially and rationally choose whether and how much to invest. …”