Information entropy based leakage profiling by Ou, Changhai, Zhou, Xinping, Lam, Siew-Kei, Zhou, Chengju, Ning, Fangxing

“…There are many Probability Density Functions (PDFs) satisfying given moment constraints. As such, finding an unbiased, objective and reasonable model still remains an unresolved problem. …”
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The role of online media in mobilizing large-scale collective action by Chen, Zhuo, Oh, Poong, Chen, Anfan

“…This article concludes with a discussion of the theoretical implications of the current findings and suggests the directions for future research on collective action on online media.…”
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Unity assumption in audiovisual emotion perception by Sou, Ka Lon, Say, Ashley, Xu, Hong

“…Here, we found no correlation of autistic traits with unisensory processing in a nonclinical population. Our findings shed light on the current understanding of multisensory integration mechanisms.…”
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Increasing antibiotic activity by rapid bioorthogonal conjugation of drug to resistant bacteria using an upconverted light-activated photocatalyst by Du, Quanchao, Wu, Xiangyang, Bi, Wuguo, Xing, Bengang, Yeow, Edwin Kok Lee

“…We demonstrate that the mode of action is due to increased inhibition of peptidoglycan cell wall biosynthesis. The findings in this study demonstrate that on-demand NIR-light activated bioorthogonal conjugation of Van to microbes is a viable alternative treatment in combating drug-resistant bacteria.…”
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Self-organized canals enable long-range directed material transport in bacterial communities by Li, Ye, Liu, Shiqi, Zhang, Yingdan, Seng, Zi Jing, Xu, Haoran, Yang, Liang, Wu, Yilin

“…The spatial-temporal dynamics of fluid flows in the open channels are qualitatively described by flow profile measurement and mathematical modeling. Our findings demonstrate that mechanochemical coupling between interfacial force and biosurfactant kinetics can coordinate large-scale material transport in primitive life forms, suggesting a new principle to engineer self-organized microbial communities.…”
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Ground crash area estimation of quadrotor aircraft under propulsion failure by Mohd Hasrizam Che Man, Sivakumar, Anush Kumar, Hu, Haoliang, Low, Kin Huat

“…Conclusions from the study show the crash trajectory, flight distance, and impact speed of the drones under four failure modes, which are quite different from the ballistic trajectory. The findings can potentially contribute to better risk assessment of the multirotor drones for the urban environment operation.…”
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Topical omega-3 fatty acids eyedrops in the treatment of dry eye and ocular surface disease: a systematic review by Paik, Benjamin, Tong, Louis

“…Data from animal models largely agree with these findings, and further reveal decreased inflammatory cytokines and monocyte infiltration. …”
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Impact of the HOPE intervention on mental health literacy, psychological well-being and stress levels amongst university undergraduates: a randomised controlled trial by Tay, Jing Ling, Goh, Yong Shian Shawn, Sim, Kang, Klainin-Yobas, Piyanee

“…Longitudinal studies with larger sample sizes are warranted to replicate and extend the extant findings.…”
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Stabilizing non-fullerene organic photodiodes through interface engineering enabled by a tin ion-chelated polymer by Xiao, Jianhua, Wang, Yang, Yuan, Liu, Long, Yin, Jiang, Zhi, Liu, Qingxia, Gu, Deen, Li, Weizhi, Tai, Huiling, Jiang, Yadong

“…Its superior performance outperforms the incumbent typical counterparts (ZnO, SnO2 , and PEIE as the CILs) from metrics of both stability and photoelectric characteristics. This finding suggests a promising strategy for stabilizing NF-OPDs by designing appropriate interface layers.…”
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Optimization of methane catalytic decomposition in a fluidized bed reactor: a computational approach by Tong, Sirui, Miao, Bin, Zhang, Weike, Zhang, Lan, Chan, Siew Hwa.

“…The simulation results revealed that decreased flow rates extended the methane residence time in the catalyst bed layer, thereby increasing the conversion rate and effective catalyst lifespan. The findings of this study would highlight the optimization of industrial-scale CDM processes and provide valuable insights for subsequent experimental designs and improvements.…”
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DOK3 promotes atopic dermatitis by enabling the phosphatase PP4C to inhibit the T cell signaling mediator CARD11 by Loh Jia Tong, Teo, Joey Kay Hui, Kannan, Srinivasaraghavan, Verma, Chandra Shekhar, Andiappan, Anand Kumar, Lim, Hong-Hwa, Lam, Kong-Peng

“…A subset of hypomorphic CARD11 variants found in patients with atopic dermatitis bound more strongly than wild-type CARD11 to DOK3. Our findings suggest that the strength of the interaction of DOK3 with CARD11 may predispose individuals to developing atopic dermatitis.…”
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All it takes is empathy: how virtual reality perspective-taking influences intergroup attitudes and stereotypes by Chen, Vivian Hsueh-Hua, Ibasco, Gabrielle C.

“…For both attitudes and stereotypes, empathy significantly mediated the effect of VRPT, but situational attributions did not. Findings from this research provide support for affect as a key component of virtual experiences and how they shape intergroup perceptions. …”
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A molecular dynamics simulation to shed light on the mechanical alloying of an Al-Zr alloy induced by severe plastic deformation by Morkina, Alina Y., Babicheva, Rita I., Korznikova, Elena A., Enikeev, Nariman A., Edalati, Kaveh, Dmitriev, Sergey V.

“…In contrast, the involvement of dislocations in the case of normal orientation of grain boundaries with Zr segregation significantly contributes to deformation and facilitates better dissolution of Zr in the Al matrix. The findings obtained can provide new insights considering the role of texture during mechanical alloying of strongly dissimilar metals.…”
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Analysis of wettability effects on thermal performance of vapor chamber with a hybrid lattice Boltzmann method by Ji, Ruiyang, Qin, Siyu, Liu, Yijia, Jin, Liwen, Yang, Chun, Meng, Xiangzhao

“…For condensation surface modification, the hydrophilic condensation surface is preferred for the faster thermal response. These findings are expected to provide a promising method for enhancing thermal performance of VC by surface modification.…”
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Multi-IRS empowered terahertz wireless communication over generalized fading by Premanand, Rithwik, Vishwakarma, Narendra, Singh, Ranjan, Madhukumar, A. S.

“…Moreover, exact closed-form expressions and asymptotic approximations for outage probability are derived to quantify the effects of the deterministic and statistical channel parameters. These findings provide valuable insights into the practical implementation of multi-IRS-assisted THz networks, contributing to ongoing efforts to unlock the potential of the THz band for future wireless applications.…”
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Intelligent reflecting surfaces-assisted hybrid THz/RF system over generalized fading by Premanand, Rithwik, Vishwakarma, Narendra, Singh, Ranjan, Madhukumar, A. S.

“…Simulation results reveal a significant enhancement in system performance and power savings for the proposed IRS-aided hybrid THz/RF system. These findings provide valuable insights into the practical implementation of IRS-assisted hybrid networks, contributing to the ongoing efforts for future wireless networks.…”
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The influence of contemporary sales determinants and moderating effect of customer organisational citizenship behaviour on sales performance in Singapore’s business-to-consumer mar... by Tham, Weng Kin

“…However, COCB was found to have a non-significant moderating effect on the relationship between the sales determinants and sales performance. The findings of this study highlight key competencies that salespeople need to succeed in an increasingly competitive marketplace and extend to sales training and management practices, advocating for a holistic approach that integrates key sales competencies and adapts to the evolving demands of the marketplace.…”
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Functionalized sp2 carbon-conjugated covalent organic frameworks for interfacial modulation of inverted perovskite solar cells by Abuzeid, Hesham R., Tay, Darrell Jun Jie, Febriansyah, Benny, Kanwat, Anil, Salim, Teddy, Zhumekenov, Ayan A., Pullarkat, Sumod A., Mathews, Nripan

“…Benefiting from the synergistic effects, sp2c-COF-modified devices delivered a champion efficiency of 17.64%. These findings underscore the potential of sp2c-COF as a functional interface material for PSCs, offering enhanced efficiency and stability. …”
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Assisted by Wireless Passive Implantable Fiducial e-Markers by Gokyar, Sayim, Alipour, Akbar, Unal, Emre, Atalar, Ergin, Demir, Hilmi Volkan

“…However, this structure caused an SAR increase in certain cases, which limits its usage for in vivo imaging practices. The findings indicate that these implantable resonators hold great promise for wireless fiducial e-marking in MRI as an alternative to multimodal imaging.…”
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Health and disease phenotyping in old age using a cluster network analysis by Valenzuela, Jesus Felix, Monterola, Christopher, Tong, Victor Joo Chuan, Ng, Tze Pin, Larbi, Anis

“…Hierarchical ordering of these clusters identified six common themes based on interactions with physiological systems and common underlying substrates of age-associated morbidity and disease chronicity, functional disability, and quality of life. These findings provide a starting point for indepth analyses of ageing that incorporate immunologic, metabolomic and proteomic biomarkers, and ultimately offer low-level-based typologies of healthy and unhealthy ageing.…”
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