Constructing adversarial samples against deep learning-based sensing system (part II) by Lin, Beiyi

“…While previous work in defending again these malicious attacks has investigated using gradient masking to hide information of the model and audio pre-processing to reduce or distort adversarial noise, this project explores the idea of simple pink noise injection at different loudness to detect adversarial examples. …”
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An efficient time-domain implementation of the multichromophoric Förster resonant energy transfer method by Zhong, Kai, Nguyen, Hoang Long, Do, Thanh Nhut, Tan, Howe-Siang, Knoester, Jasper, Jansen, Thomas L. C.

“…We further find that the transfer between the strongly coupled rings of neighboring LH2 complexes can also be well described with our method. …”
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Automatic test chip set by Chin, Edward Hsi Ling.

“…In this project, the fundamental functions and basic circuitry of an universal pin electronics are investigated and designed.…”
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A 1-bit 16×16 reconfigurable intelligent surfaces array for C-band by Zhang, Yucheng

“…RIS array is achieved by combining a number of basic elements together with PIN diodes which control the on and off state of RIS units. …”
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Behind every domain there is a shift: adapting distortion-aware vision transformers for panoramic semantic segmentation by Zhang, J, Yang, K, Shi, H, ReiB, S, Peng, K, Ma, C, Fu, H, Torr, PHS, Wang, K, Stiefelhagen, R

“…Third, aside from Pinhole-to-Panoramic ( Pin2Pan ) adaptation, we create a new dataset (SynPASS) with 9,080 panoramic images, facilitating Synthetic-to-Real ( Syn2Real ) adaptation scheme in 360∘ imagery. …”

Optimizing earbud microphone performance through the use of digital filter by Tan, Kelvin Wei Wen

“…There exists a technique often used in live acoustic tuning of spaces like rooms and halls: To play Pink Noise, which is noise that has equal energy in every octave, and flatten frequency response. …”
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Experimental studies of melting PCM in a heat sink by Muhammad Azrin Sa'ad.

“…The heat sink design that was the focus of this study is based on the pin finned heat sink design. Experiments mainly pertaining to the characteristics of the melting PCM in the heat sinks were observed and recorded to further understand the behaviours and characteristics of the melting PCM. …”
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Construction of 2,6-trans pyrans via Prins cyclization and its application towards the total synthesis of methyl sarcophytoate by Hu, Xuhong

“…Prins cyclization reaction involving a homoallylic alcohol with aldehyde is one of the most efficient methods to synthesize tetrahydropyran rings. However, due to the strong 1,3-diaxial interaction, the 2,6-cis tetrahydropyran moiety was formed preferably in most cases. …”
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Sequencing palladium-catalyzed cycloisomerization cascades in a synthesis of the gelsemine core by Liang, G, Anderson, EA

“…Here we report investigations of the relative rates of two different types of ene-ynamide cycloisomerization that form fused and spirocyclic rings, and use of these results to design a sequence-controlled cascade cycloisomerization that prepares the tetracyclic core of gelsemine in a single step. …”

Physics-informed machine learning for green data center operations by Wang, Ruihang

“…The dramatically increasing DC scale brings substantial challenges for DC operations that aim to maintain business continuity and reduce operating costs. …”
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Hybrid biometric authentication for automatic teller machine by Arokiasamy, Steven R., Tomal, Md Raihanul Islam, Moorthy, Kohbalan, Mohd Daud, Kauthar

“…Unlike traditional password or PIN-based methods, biometric authentication uses unique physical characteristics, such as fingerprints, to verify identity. …”
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Design of a dual band planar inverted-F antenna for GMS/DCS mobile handset by Fang, Jun

“…This project involved the study of size miniaturization of microstrip antenna techniques: shorting pin and shorting wall, loading, shorted spiral printed antenna and stacked shorted patch antenna are fully discussed.…”
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Study on the wear characteristics of aluminium metal matrix composite with 15% Al2O3 and 20% Al2O3 by Chua, Swu Chun.

“…The objective of this dissertation was to study the wear characteristics and behaviour of aluminium metal matrix composite materials (MMCs), namely Duralcan 286 and Duralcan 284 as a pin material when mated against three types of dics materials.…”
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Ladder Polyether Synthesis via Epoxide-Opening Cascades Using a Disappearing Directing Group by Simpson, Graham L, Heffron, Timothy P, Merino, Estíbaliz, Jamison, Timothy F

“…The trimethylsilyl group disappears during the course of the cascade, and thus these are the first epoxide ring-opening cascades that afford ladder polyether subunits containing no directing groups at the end of the cascade.…”
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Effect of hydrophobic soils on infiltration by Tong, Wan Yi

“…The fine sand layer was then replaced by hydrophobic fine sand to study the effect of hydrophobicity on the infiltration. …”
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WHEN WE CEASE TO UNDERSTAND THE WORLD / by Labatut, Benjamin, author 655068

“…For sometimes, discovery brings destruction. "Absolutely brilliant... It feels as if he has invented an entirely new genre" MARK HADDON…”

How to grow your dinner without leaving the house / by Ratinon, Claire, author 655602

“…Author Claire Ratinon brings her urban food growing expertise to this popular subject, in a book designed to appeal to new gardeners and anyone who would like to take on the rewarding challenge of growing their own dinner, even if they've only got a window box or balcony to work with.…”

A study of Singapore pandemic by Muhammad Hafiz Abdul Rahim

“…This growth not only brings benefit to the aviation sector, but also brings in more opportunity for the hotel and retail sectors. …”
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Development of a counter-UAV system by Tang, Wen Yue

“…Upon testing, the firing pin mechanism was found to be unable to reliably puncture the CO2 canister, even after improvements. …”
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'There is a wide path and there is a narrow path' - transnational negotiations of ethnic and religious identity among Polish Roma Jehovah's Witnesses by Garapich, Michał P., Mirga-Wójtowicz, Elżbieta

“…Through an ethnographic focus on the unexplored social worlds of Roma in Polish-speaking Jehovah’s Witnesses congregations, this article aims to bridge this gap and brings forward a unique perspective on the dynamics of transnational religious movements, ethnic mobilisation and the complexity of Roma experiences of mobilities. …”