Output regulation of linear heterogeneous multi-agent systems by Adib Yaghmaie, Farnaz

“…We obtain a new H_∞ criterion which is sufficient for both the classical output regulation and the bipartite output regulation. In the last part of this thesis, we define multi-party output regulation of linear heterogeneous agents over a general graph with complex weights. …”
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Effects of physical stimuli applied via substrate/scaffold on in-vitro culture of mesenchymal stem cells and neurons by Xu, Qinwei

“…It provided a new way to build a dynamic 3D cell culture to studying cell-microenvironment interactions. The last part studied the effect of electrical stimulation (ES) applied on neurons and glial cells in the 3D-CNFs. …”
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Effect of geometry on temporal development of quasi-1D jet scour by Tan, Ian Haoyang

“…The phenomenon of jet scouring has been studied extensively over the last 50 years with numerous experiments conducted in order to achieve a deeper understanding of the 3-dimensional (3D) and 2-dimensional (2D) scouring effect. …”
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On strong semismoothness and superlinear convergence of complementarity problems over homogeneous cones by Nguyen, Hai Ha

“…Especially, for the class of symmetric cones, beside defi ning the symmetric cone via using the concept of homogeneous cone, we also introduce the closely related concepts like Euclidean Jordan algebra, Jordan frame, Pierce decomposition, etc. In the last section of this chapter, we take a glance over the main contributions, discussed in Chapers 2 and Chapter 3. …”
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Interface energetics and dynamics in organic-inorganic hybrid perovskites by Goh, Teck Wee

“…This observation in CsPbBr3 may point towards using perovskite single crystals to generate and extract hot carriers in solar cells. The last part of this work addresses the issue of UV instability of perovskites in MAPbI3 through the addition of Hindered Amine Light Stabilisers (HALS) to suppress photodegradation by UV light through photo-oxidation and free radical formation of perovskite. …”
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Experimental investigation of fatigue in a cantilever energy harvesting beam by Avvari, Panduranga Vittal, Yang, Yaowen, Liu, Peiwen, Soh, Chee Kiong

“…Over the last decade, cantilever energy harvesters gained immense popularity owing to the simplicity of the design and piezoelectric energy harvesting (PEH) using the cantilever design has undergone considerable evolution. …”
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Long-term slip rate of the southern San Andreas Fault from 10Be-26Al surface exposure dating of an offset alluvial fan by Ryerson, Frederick J., Van der Woerd, Jérôme, Klinger, Yann, Sieh, Kerry, Tapponnier, Paul, Mériaux, Anne-Sophie

“…This result puts new constraints on the slip rate of the San Jacinto and on the Eastern California Shear Zone for the last 35 kyr. Our study shows that more sites along the major faults of southern California need to be targeted to better constrain the slip rates over different timescales.…”
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Joint modelling of longitudinal data: a scoping review of methodology and applications for non-time to event data by Ouko, RK, Mukaka, M, Ohuma, EO

“…An exponential increase in the application of joint modelling of non-time-to-event longitudinal data has been observed in the last decade. There is an opportunity to leverage potential benefits of joint modelling for non-time-to-event longitudinal data for reducing bias in parameter estimates, increasing efficiency of statistical inference by incorporating the correlation between measurements, and allowing borrowing of information in cases with missing data.…”

Inter-organizational competition in humanitarian governance by Corsini, C

“…This logic underpins the UN’s Humanitarian Cluster Approach, where each UN organization, agency, or programme with a humanitarian role is assigned to a specific sector of the response, taking on coordination, advocacy, and provider-of-last-resort responsibilities. While the Cluster Approach was intended to reduce duplication and establish a clear division of labour among UN entities, in practice, humanitarian workers and external observers lament the persistence of siloed thinking and competition among UN organizations.…”

Effectiveness of R&D Capabilities Towards Operational Performance Moderated by Intellectual Property Rights by Anuar, Herman Shah, Zulhumadi, Faisal, Mohamed Udin, Zulkifli

“…The environment and conditions for R&D activity have changed significantly in the last decade. It is reported that the average R&D intensity for manufacturing firms rose from 2.3% in the 1980’s to 7.0% in the 2000’s. …”
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Enhancement of morlet mother wavelet in time–frequency domain in electroencephalogram (EEG) signals for driver fatigue classification by Rafiuddin, Abdubrani, Mahfuzah, Mustafa, Zarith Liyana, Zahari

“…In continuous wavelet transform analysis, the Morlet wavelet is a fast wavelet transform in time–frequency analysis. …”
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A Soft Robotic Actuator System for In Vivo Modeling of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus by Flürenbrock, Fabian, Rosalia, Luca, Podgoršak, Anthony, Sapozhnikov, Katherina, Trimmel, Nina Eva, Weisskopf, Miriam, Oertel, Markus Florian, Roche, Ellen, Zeilinger, Melanie N., Korn, Leonie, Daners, Marianne Schmid

“…A hydraulic actuation device based on a linear voice coil motor was developed to enable automated and fast operation of the end actuators. The combined system was validated in an acute ovine pilot in vivo study. …”
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Understanding the User Perception Gap: Older Adults and Sit-to-Stand Assistance by Stansfield, Stephan, Schelhaas, Booker, Hogan, Neville, Yang, Maria

“…<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>There is an urgent need to provide ways to help a fast-growing older adult population to maintain daily mobility. …”
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Low-Cost Electronic Microfluidics for Multiplexed Point-of-Care Biomarker Detection by Kikkeri, Kruthika

“…Yet, given the importance of quantitative biomarker detection for nuanced analysis of patient health for chronic and fast acting diseases, there remains a persistent need for PoC systems capable of cost-effective detection of low abundance markers in blood. …”
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Distributed optimal tie-line power flow control for multiple interconnected AC microgrids by Liu, Yun, Li, Yuanzheng, Xin, Huanhai, Gooi, Hoay Beng, Pan, Jianfei

“…Due to the intrinsic advantages of scalability, robustness, and fast response in comparison to the centralized scheme, a multi-agent based distributed optimal tie-line power flow control strategy is proposed to achieve this objective, which is facilitated by a regional communication network overlapping each MG and distributed sensors monitoring the tie-line power flows. …”
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Study of inertial hydrodynamic focusing in sheath-driven flows for lab-on-a-chip flow cytometry by Panwar, Nishtha, Song, Peiyi, Yong, Ken-Tye, Tjin, Swee Chuan

“…Miniature flow cytometer models enable fast and cost-effective management of diseases in vulnerable and low-end settings. …”
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Visual hull based 3D reconstruction of shocks in under-expanded supersonic bevelled jets by Lim, Desmond Haoxiang, New, Tze How, Mariani, Raffaello, Cui, Y. D.

“…Current results indicate that the technique is robust and fast during image calibration and processing, with accuracy of reconstructed shock waves in both conventional and non-conventional nozzles strongly dependent on shock wave contrast. …”
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A new therapeutic avenue for bronchiectasis : dry powder inhaler of ciprofloxacin nanoplex exhibits superior ex vivo mucus permeability and antibacterial efficacy to its native cip... by Tran, The-Thien, Vidaillac, Celine, Yu, Hong, Yong, Valerie Fei Lee, Roizman, Dan, Chandrasekaran, Ravishankar, Lim, Albert Yick Hou, Low, Teck Boon, Tan, Gan Liang, Abisheganaden, John A., Koh, Mariko Siyue, Teo, Jeanette, Chotirmall, Sanjay Haresh, Hadinoto, Kunn

“…Despite their similarly fast dissolution rates in sputum, the DPI of CIP nanoplex exhibited superior mucus permeability to the native CIP (5-7 times higher) attributed to its built-in ability to generate highly supersaturated CIP concentration in the sputum. …”
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A constrained instantaneous learning approach for aerial package delivery robots : onboard implementation and experimental results by Mehndiratta, Mohit, Kayacan, Erdal

“…Thanks to learning capability of the presented framework, the aerial robot can learn from its own experience, and react promptly—unlike iterative learning control which allows the system to improve tracking accuracy from repetition to repetition—to reduce the tracking error. Additionally, the fast C++ execution of NMPC and NMHE codes facilitates a complete onboard implementation of the proposed framework on a low-cost embedded processor.…”
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Geographically-aware mobile application for managing events and interest group communications by Lee, Chong Yan

“…For example, supposed one meets a roadblock during his road trip and there is no information in the Internet, one would prefer to have a fast and prompt reply to the resolution, whether to revert path or move forward, which a forum would not be able to do so. …”
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