Reliability enhancement of complex networks through redundancy scaling by Al-Khateeb, Wajdi Fawzi Mohammed, Al-Irhayim, Sufyan, Al-Khateeb, Khalid A. Saeed

“…The second one uses internal embedded recurrent redundancy the substitute each of the links in the n-tuple bridge by a bridge network. …”
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Qucs: improvements and new directions in GPL compact device modelling and circuit simulation tools by Brinson, Mike, Crozier, Richard, Kuznetsov, Vadim, Novak, Clemens, Roucaries, Bastien, Schreuder, Frans, Torri, Guilherme B.

“…Significant new features will include additional compact device modelling capabilities through the inclusion of the Berkeley Model and Algorithm Prototyping Platform (MAPP) linked to Octave and the Qucs/ADMS Verilog-A “turn-key” modelling system, a choice of circuit simulation engine from Qucs built-in software, ngspice and Xyce GPL simulators, plus an increased number of circuit design aids.…”
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Open source circuit simulation tools for RF compact semiconductor device modelling by Grabinski, Wladek, Brinson, Mike, Nenzi, Paolo, Lannutti, Francesco, Makris, Nikolaos, Antonopoulos, Anglos, Bucher, Matthias

“…This invited paper summarizes recent MOS-AK open source compact model standardization activities and presents advanced topics in MOSEFT modelling, focusing in particular on analogue/RF applications. The paper discusses links between compact models and design methodologies, finally introducing elements of compact model standardization. …”
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Methods or methodology: terms that are too often confused by Harvey, Orlanda, Regmi, Pramod Raj, Mahato, Preeti, Dhakal Adhikari, Shovita, Dhital, Rolina, Van Teijlingen, Edwin

“…Methodology is a broader concept as it refers to the overall approach to the research, includes a justification for this approach, and links to research philosophy, i.e., how we produce knowledge. …”
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Towards the development of a model of user engagement with packaged software by Finnerty, Cecilia

“…If an individual is happy with a piece of software, he is more likely to use it productively. If an organisation can assess the level of engagement with software prior to its introduction, it may take corrective action to ensure that its introduction is successful. …”
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Privacy and law enforcement by Brown, Ian, Korff, Douwe

“…It describes a number of key aspects of policing in the period 1994 to 2004 and provides an assessment of likely trends and technology applications to 2009. …”
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Antimicrobial combination effects between curcuminoids and ampicillin against standard and clinical strains of staphylococcus aureus by Mohd Hassan, Norazian, Ibrahim, Sofiah, Md Taib, Nurhaya, Mohd Kamal, Laina Zarisa, Abdullah, Kahairi

“…TLC bioautographic assay has revealed these curcuminoids as the responsible compounds in the fraction that act synergistically with ampicillin. The finding suggests that curcumin, demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin are promising synergistic agents for antimicrobial combination therapy with ampicillin. …”
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A low cost, sustainable, locally delivered intervention to promote exclusive breastfeeding practices in rural Bangladeshi women by Haque Rema, Sanjida

“…These findings suggest that the training of local TBAs could lead to a low cost and sustainable way to promote exclusive breastfeeding practices in rural Bangladeshi women which feasibly could be extended across the country.…”
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The relation between emotional eating and perceived stress among students in tertiary education in Oman: a single-center study by Al Shidhani, Asma, Al Samani, Asma, Al Malki, Tahani, Al Shukaili, Bashair, Al Toubi, Aseel, Fai Chan, Moon, Al Harthi, Lara, Al Sibani, Nasser, Al Saadoon, Muna, Cucchi, Angie, Al Adawi, Samir

“…More studies on this discrepant finding are warranted.…”
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Smoker desaturation during general anaesthesia: a case report by Mohamed, Abdul Hadi, Md Ralib, Azrina, Abdullah, Nor Zamzila, Osman, Ariff

“…The cause of his desaturation was not related to bronchial secretions, bronchospasm or obstruction of the upper airways but most likely due to reduced oxygen saturation in the body prior to surgery. …”
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Evaluating social support, work-family enrichment and life satisfaction among nurses in Malaysia by Wan Rashid, Wan Edura, Nordin, Mohamad Sahari, Omar, Azura, Ismail, Izhairi

“…This study also examined the likely mediation effect of work-family enrichment on support-satisfaction relationship. …”
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Medical instability in typical and atypical adolescent anorexia nervosa: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Brennan, Cliona, Illingworth, Sarah, Cini, Erica, Bhakta, Dee

“…Underweight adolescents were signifcantly more likely to have lower blood pressures (p<0.0001) and bradycardia was signifcantly associated with greater weight loss (p<0.05). …”
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High-precision dry micro-electro-discharge machining of Carbon-Nanotube forests with ultralow discharge energy by Saleh, Tanveer

“…The new configuration with the reversed polarity is observed to generate higher discharge currents, most likely due to effective field-emission from CNTs. …”
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Expert system for the thermal design of mechanical devices by Mohiuddin, A. K. M.

“…Based on the experience the author likes to chalk out a general procedure for the development of expert system for the thermal design of different mechanical devices.…”
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Challenges Facing ASEAN and East Asia in a Turbulent Time by Doan, Xuan Loc

“…This paper reviews the impact of the current crisis on the economies of ASEAN and East Asia, the policy response, and their likely outcomes, in the context of the presentations made at the ASEAN-AAF meeting.…”
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Utilising signal measurement in bandwidth reservation scheme for QoS provisioning in multimedia wireless networks by ,, Prihandoko, Habaebi, Mohamed Hadi, Mohd Ali, Borhanuddin

“…The proposed scheme integrates user mobility information obtained by measuring Received Signal Strength (RSS) for determining the next cell the mobile user is likely to move to. Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed scheme can guarantee the required QoS requirements in terms of handoff call dropping probability and new call blocking probability while maintaining efficient use of network resources.…”
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Assesment of oxidative stress in chronic cerebral hypoperfusion-induced neurodegeneration in rats by Saxena, Anil Kumar, Abdul Majeed, Saif Saad, Oothuman, Pakeer, Gurtu, Sunil

“…Aging related reduction in cerebral blood flow (CBF) has been linked with neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. …”
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Removal of nitrate and phosphate from municipal wastewater sludge by Chlorella Vulgaris, Spirulina Platensis and Scenedesmus Quadricauda by Khan Chowdhury, Ahmed Jalal, Alam, Md. Zahangir, W.A., Matin, Yunus, Kamaruzzaman, John, Akbar, Hossain, Toffazel

“…Nitrate and phosphorus in wastewater contribute to health and environmental threats as they are linked to illnesses as well as ecosystem disruption via algal blooms in contaminated water bodies. …”
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A new configuration of two wheeled vehicles: towards a more workspace and motion flexibility by Goher, Khalid, Ahmad, Salmiah, Tokhi, M. Osman

“…The new developed configurations is of great importance in various applications including self balance robots, wheelchairs on two wheels, stability analysis of multi segment gaits and multi links cranes etc. In order to maintain the system nonlinear characteristics, the system model is derived with the consideration of the joints friction based on the Coulomb friction model. …”
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Fuzzy logic based model for prediction of building wall humidity level by Hossain, Altab, Nazir, M., Ramesh, Singh, Rahman, Mohammed Ataur, K., H. Wong

“…In comparison with traditional logic model, fuzzy logic is more efficient in linking the multiple units to a single output and is invaluable supplements to classical hard computing techniques. …”
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