Low-complexity schemes for UWB localization over indoor wireless channels by Chen, Wei

“…Hence a double-threshold DP detection scheme of the amplitude and the energy of a relatively long observation window nearby will increase the robustness of the DP detection performance. …”
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Arbitration, fairness and stability by Yair Zick

“…In other words, choosing a payo division that maximizes long-term social welfare will be agreeable for all players.…”
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Preliminary study on the preparation and characterization of novel organophilic membranes used for organic extraction by Xia, Yuan

“…These tests analyzed the membrane’s chemical robustness, long-term stability and effects of feed solution pH and hydrodynamic conditions on mass transfer rate. …”
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Thermal Conductivity Augmentation of Epoxy Injection Moulds for Cooling Time Reduction by Altaf, Khurram, Rani, Ahmad Majdi Abdul

“…Polymer injection moulds are generally manufactured with tool steels which give reliable functioning of moulds with long service life. Manufacturing of injection moulds in steel is a lengthy process due to the strength and hardness. …”
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Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking in a Polariton and Photon Laser by Ohadi, H., Kammann, E., Liew, Timothy Chi Hin, Lagoudakis, K. G., Kavokin, A. V., Lagoudakis, P. G.

“…We report on the simultaneous observation of spontaneous symmetry breaking and long-range spatial coherence both in the strong- and the weak-coupling regime in a semiconductor microcavity. …”
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Electronic and magnetic properties of V-doped anatase TiO2 from first principles by Du, Xiaosong, Li, Qunxiang, Su, Haibin, Yang, Jinlong

“…Oxygen vacancy induced magnetic polaron could produce long-range ferromagnetic interaction between largely separated magnetic impurities. …”
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Slip along the San Andreas fault associated with the great 1857 earthquake by Sieh, Kerry

“…It is relatively uniform along each of several long segments, but changes rather abruptly in value between these segments. …”
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Negative density dependence promotes persistence of a globally rare yet locally abundant plant species Oenothera coloradensis by Stears, AE, Heidel, B, Paniw, M, Salguero-Gómez, R, Laughlin, DC

“…<p>Identifying the mechanisms underlying the persistence of rare species has long been a motivating question for ecologists. Classical theory implies that community dynamics should be driven by common species, and that natural selection should not allow small populations of rare species to persist. …”

Non-prescribed spaces, creativity and narrative formation: a systems-based examination of a community art group exploring food poverty by Wheeler, B

“…This article describes a year-long participatory arts project carried out as part of a community–university partnership in the South of England. …”

Temporal variability in host availability alters the outcome of competition between two parasitoid species by Wang, H, Liu, T, Sun, S, Lewis, OT, Xi, X

“…The outcome of this interspecific competition depended on host temporal variability, with&nbsp;<em>T. drosophilae</em>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<em>P. vindemiae</em>&nbsp;dominating in short and long host exposure treatments, respectively.</li> <li>These results can be explained by the combination of host availability and egg load of female adult parasitoids. …”

Egg development, hatching, and larval development of Marble Goby Oxyeleotris marmoratus under artificial rearing conditions by Senoo, Shigeharu, Kaneko, Masaharu, Cheah, Sin Hock, Ang, Kok Jee

“…Newly ovulated eggs from a female of 255 g in body weight were measured 0.94 and 0.62mm in the long and short axes, and weighed 1,669.6 eggs/g. …”
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Rules and Regulations Review on Micro-takaful Scheme Development in Malaysia by Sofi, Mohd Fikri, Mohamed Naim, Asmadi, Isa, Mohamad Yazid, Maamor, Selamah, Ahmad, Shahrul Nizam, Shari, Wahidah, Muhamed, Nurul Aini

“…Although the features of the first micro-takaful are slightly different from the customary long-established takaful settings, the rules and regulations remain unchanged following the original guidelines of operating insurance and takaful. …”
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Rules and Regulations Review on Micro-takaful Scheme Development in Malaysia by Sofi, Mohd Fikri, Mohamed Naim, Asmadi, Isa, Mohamad Yazid, Maamor, Selamah, Ahmad, Shahrul Nizam, Shari, Wahidah, Muhamed, Nurul Aini

“…Although the features of the first micro-takaful are slightly different from the customary long-established takaful settings, the rules and regulations remain unchanged following the original guidelines of operating insurance and takaful. …”
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The Effect of National Debt on Private Investment (S/O 14327) by Hassan, Sallahuddin

“…The specific objectives are to investigate the asymmetric effects of national debt on private investment; analyse the long-run effect of national debt on private investment; and evaluate the short-run effect of national debt on private investment. …”
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Human resource practices in the Singapore Civil Service. by Lee, Wai Yin., Ng, Yen Ling., Sim, Siew Lan.

“…Our project covers a wide spectrum and explores issues like the recruitment and selection of employees, the performance appraisal system, transfer and promotion procedures, compensation packages, training and development programmes, control, monitory and audit practices, retirement and layoffs procedures and lastly, one of the most talked about topics, their productivity improvement programs.…”
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Are Singaporeans saving enough to lead a comfortable life upon retirement? by Tan, Irene., Quek, Cindy., Toh, Hoon Choo.

“…To attain our objective, our report covers factors like medical expenses, housing trends and financial obligations. …”
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Analysis of alternative energy sources and their impact on shipping by Chia, Ting Ting., Wee, Jun Xiang., Munira P. A Abdulla Kunhi.

“…This paper explores how alternate sources of energy like Biofuels, LNG and CNG will affect the shipping industry by looking at current market trends, various cost analyses as well as their impact on the marine environment when used as fuel in vessels and the effects of various governmental efforts.…”
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An autonomous ultrasonic fastener holes inspection system of an aircraft lower wing skin by Lim, Chee Wei.

“…An aircraft structure is subjected to stress and fatigue during flying. Fasteners like rivets and bolts bear a large part of the stress and thus require frequent inspection for cracks around the fastener's holes. …”
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The state of the UMNO-PH union by Hamdan, Shahril

“…With the passage of time, Malaysia’s post-election coalition looks like it is being normalised by all key parties in government. …”
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Application of parabolic reflector to harness solar energy by Valliappan, Arunachalam

“…Concentrating on these factors like abundance, cost in terms of money, environment and efficiency, researches are being in progress to trap the maximum possible energy from this largest natural resource. …”
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