Efficiency in real estate development: Is management or robotics the key? by Liu, Yuming, Hizami bin Alias, Aidi, Azam Haron, Nuzul, Abu Bakar, Nabilah, Wang, Hao

“…CR implementation in the main structural phase showed the strongest positive correlation (0.0438). Three of the nine typical CR technologies on the project duration's critical path were the most popular among the contractors. …”
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Risk factors and coping strategies of playing-related musculoskeletal disorder (PRMD) in tertiary student pianists: a phenomenological study by Xiaoyu, Miao

“…Results: This study developed nine themes related to PRMD risk factors and copy strategies within the SCT framework, they are: self-efficacy, personal psychological factor, self-regulation, piano-playing factors, receive medical treatment, outcome expectation, negative effects from social relations, help from social relations and physical environment. …”
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Intrinsic permanent shape reconfigurable semicrystalline biopolyester thermoset by Chen, Xiangping, Wong, Jie-Wei, Low, Jia Tee, Lok, Tow-Jie, Xue, Yaoting, Zeng, Zehao, Zhang, Kaihang, Shen, Yifeng, Li, Siyang, Zhou, Haofei, Zhao, Qian, Wong, Tuck-Whye, Li, Tiefeng, Yang, Wei

“…Annealing at slightly above melting-transition temperature (Tm) allows for shape reconfigurability up to nine times, comparable in performance to the existing bond-exchange systems. …”

Understanding the motives and intention of blood donation during the pandemic. by Yusof, Junaidah, Ab Rahim, Sakinah, Mohd. Noor, Sabariah, Panatik, Siti Aisyah, Wan Husin, Wan Nurul Izza, Bungsu, Mohd. Sharial

“…MATERIALS AND METHODS: The structural focus group discussion was conducted among nine informants. The informants are classified into four groups, which are non, first-time, regular, and lapsed (repeated/occasional) blood donors. …”
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Conformable ultrasound breast patch for deep tissue scanning and imaging by Du, Wenya, Zhang, Lin, Suh, Emma, Lin, Dabin, Marcus, Colin, Ozkan, Lara, Ahuja, Avani, Fernandez, Sara, Shuvo, Ikra Iftekhar, Sadat, David, Liu, Weiguo, Li, Fei, Chandrakasan, Anantha P., Ozmen, Tolga, Dagdeviren, Canan

“…The in vitro studies and clinical trials reveal that the array using a piezoelectric crystal [Yb/Bi-Pb(In <jats:sub>1</jats:sub> <jats:sub>/2</jats:sub> Nb <jats:sub>1/2</jats:sub> )O <jats:sub>3</jats:sub> -Pb(Mg <jats:sub>1/</jats:sub> <jats:sub>3</jats:sub> Nb <jats:sub>2/3</jats:sub> )O <jats:sub>3</jats:sub> -PbTiO <jats:sub>3</jats:sub> ] (Yb/Bi-PIN-PMN-PT) exhibits a sufficient contrast resolution (~3 dB) and axial/lateral resolutions of 0.25/1.0 mm at 30 mm depth, allowing the observation of small cysts (~0.3 cm) in the breast. …”
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Piezoelectric single crystal based one-dimensional phased array for breast tissue imaging by Du, Wenya

“…In this thesis, I propose a conformable ultrasound breast patch (cUSBr-Patch) consisting of a one-dimensional (1D) phased array and a nature-inspired patch design, which offers large-area, deep tissue scanning and multi-angle, repeatable breast imaging while avoiding the drawbacks of conventional ultrasound imaging technologies. I used a Yb/Bi-doped PIN-PMN-PT single crystal as the active element due to its superior piezoelectric properties (d33 = 2,800 pC/N, εr = 7,000, k33 = 0.93). …”
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Two-phase immersion cooling for power dense printed circuit board converters by Ristic-Smith, A

“…A theoretical model and numerical solution method for boiling on pin fins is developed and used to design heat spreaders to increase the power dissipation per unit semiconductor area with minimal penalty on the converter volume. …”

A hand-targeted auxiliary personal protective equipment for intervention of fomite transmission of viruses by Tan, Justin Kok Soon, Song, Shang Wei, Zeng, Jialiu, Lo, Chih Hung

“…Compared to conventional glove materials, FlexiPalm demonstrated enhanced mechanical durability and breathability, comparable hydrophobicity, and displayed a minimal adsorption of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and virus-like particles (VLP). Importantly, FlexiPalm was found to bind significantly less viral protein and VLP than artificial human skin, confirming its ability to reduce viral contamination. …”
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High-performance one-dimensional halide perovskite crossbar memristors and synapses for neuromorphic computing by Vishwanath, Sujaya Kumar, Febriansyah, Benny, Ng, Si En, Das, Tisita, Acharya, Jyotibdha, John, Rohit Abraham, Sharma, Divyam, Dananjaya, Putu Andhita, Jagadeeswararao, Metikoti, Tiwari, Naveen, Kulkarni, Mohit Ramesh Chandra, Lew, Wen Siang, Chakraborty, Sudip, Basu, Arindam, Mathews, Nripan

“…This consequently facilitates the demonstration of accurate handwritten digit recognition from the MNIST database based on spike-timing-dependent plasticity of halide perovskite memristive synapses.…”
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Modeling and Implementation of the U.S. Hydrogen Production Tax Credit by Giovanniello, Michael A.

“…Applying a macro-energy systems model to case studies of Texas and Florida, we show that divergent results in the literature, which presented a conundrum for regulators trying to pick between policy options, are explained by different interpretations of the proposed “additionality” requirement. …”
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Local-flexural interactive buckling of S690 high strength steel slender welded I-section columns: testing, modelling and design by Sun, Yao, Liang, Yating, Su, Andi, Zhao, Ou

“…A testing programme, adopting two S690 high strength steel slender welded I-sections, was firstly conducted and included initial geometric imperfection measurements and ten pin-ended column tests. The testing programme was accompanied by a numerical modelling programme, where finite element models were developed and validated against the test results and then employed to perform parametric studies to generate further numerical data over a wide range of cross-section dimensions and member effective lengths. …”
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Exploring disruptive adolescent behaviours on social media: A case study during the times of Crisis by Aliff, Nawi, Nor Yazi, Khamis, Zalmizy, Hussin, Muhammad Noor, Abdul Aziz

“…Twenty-one secondary school adolescents identified with several disruptive behaviour records were selected for a survey and online observation of an explanatory mixed-method design. Nine adolescents’ personal Instagram accounts were observed for over three months. …”
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Developing a conceptual framework of household energy consumption – energy efficiency in Selangor by Maisarah, Ahmad Sofi, Salina, Daud, Sabihah, Hitam, Wan Fadzilah, Wan Yusoff, Wan Noordiana, Wan Hanafi, Maryam Jamilah, Asha’ari, Mariam, Abdul Majid

“…A set of questionnaires is use in surveying 348 households from nine districts in Selangor. This research outcomes will be beneficial for policymakers, especially in energy industry to understand how household behave to achieve efficiency energy consumption.…”
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Comparative study on different extraction methods for stilbenoids: Maceration and Supercritical Fluid Extraction (SFE) of anisoptera laevis ridl. by Noorazlina, Adnan, Muhammad Sulaiman, Mohd Johari, Raihana, Mohd Yusof, Nurul Iman, Aminudin, Nurul Nadiah, Hamidon, Aisyah Salihah, Kamarozaman

“…In maceration and SFE crude extracts, nine stilbenoids were found, with two more peaks detected in maceration crude extract. …”
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The Mnemosyne number and the rheology of remembrance by Jamali, Safa, McKinley, Gareth H.

“…In Greek mythology, Mnemosyne was the mother of the nine Muses and the goddess of memory. We, thus, propose the definition of a Mnemosyne number as the dimensionless product of the thixotropic time scale and the imposed rate of deformation. …”
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Searches for Gravitational Waves from Known Pulsars at Two Harmonics in the Second and Third LIGO-Virgo Observing Runs by Sudhir, Vivishek

“…These pulsars include the millisecond pulsars J0437−4715 and J0711−6830, which have spin-down ratios of 0.87 and 0.57, respectively. For nine pulsars, their spin-down limits have been surpassed for the first time. …”
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Decarbonizing the US Power Sector by Farnsworth, Amanda

“…These models are an especially novel addition to the current arsenal of publicly available capacity expansion models because they include embodied emissions, in addition to the industry-standard consideration of power plant tailpipe emissions from fossil fuel combustion. Nine regions of the contiguous US are represented in these models. …”
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Seismic performance of reinforced concrete columns with plain longitudinal reinforcing bars by Pham, Thanh Phuong, Li, Bing

“…This paper presents an experimental investigation carried out on nine reinforced concrete (RC) columns with plain longitudinal reinforcing bars subjected to simulated seismic loadings. …”
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Coseismic and postseismic slip of the 2005 Mw8.6 Nias‐Simeulue earthquake : spatial overlap and localized viscoelastic flow by Qiu, Qiang, Feng, Lujia, Hermawan, Iwan, Hill, Emma M.

“…We estimate the coseismic slip using near-field static GPS offsets, and vertical displacements based on satellite and coral data, while we estimate the afterslip simultaneously with viscoelastic flow using approximately nine years of GPS data following the event. With the current spatial resolution of our GPS network it is difficult to accurately resolve contributions from different postseismic mechanisms, that is, afterslip and viscoelastic relaxation from oceanic or continental mantle. …”
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Heart Check, One, Two by Chin, Gabrielle See, Hwang, Seoyun, Chua, Megan Tsui San, Seah, Lilian

“…Key tactics included the Bedok South resident engagement and Bedok CC Prosperity Mass Walk & Exhibition, both graced by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, attracting over 1,270 Bedok residents. Our campaign secured nine media features, yielding over $499,000 in PR value. …”
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