Image processing algorithms for medical applications by Naseef Abdul Kareem

“…Same time graphical representation summaries the global and regional variance into biologically meaningful properties. …”
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English medium instruction in multilingual contexts: empirical evidence from Ethiopia by Opare-Kumi, J

“…This paper studies EMI transition policies using a longitudinal dataset from Ethiopia, by leveraging regional variation in education language policy reforms for causal identification. …”

A River Discharge Model for Coastal Taiwan during Typhoon Morakot by Mirabito, Christopher, Haley, Jr, Patrick J., Lermusiaux, Pierre F., Leslie, Wayne G.

“…In the coastal waters of Taiwan, freshwater discharge from rivers can be an important source of uncertainty in regional ocean simulations. This e ect becomes especially acute during extreme storm events such as typhoons. …”
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Environmental governance of transportation infrastructure under Belt and Road Initiative : A unified framework by Wang, Xueqin, Wong, Yiik Diew, Yuen, Kum Fai, Li, Kevin X.

“…With a primary goal to improve regional and global connectivity, the initiative proposes a massive development programme of transportation infrastructure (TI) linking China with the rest of the world. …”
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Math model for integrated bunker management in liner shipping by Li, Wenxuan

“…However, bunker price is volatile in nature and in the presence of ongoing regional conflicts and political tensions, it has reached new record highs recently. …”
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A review of guidelines to resuming elective orthopaedic surgeries amid COVID-19 pandemic: deriving a simple traffic light model by Attia, A. K., Omar, U. F., Kaliya-Perumal, Arun-Kumar

“…With this motive, we conducted a review of the literature for guidelines to resume elective orthopaedic surgery amid COVID-19 pandemic and shortlisted scholarly publications and information from regional organisations. We have summarised the information and derived an organised algorithm considering the guidelines provided by various sources. …”
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Improved life cycle assessment for desalination : handling the choices and uncertainties by Zhou, Jin

“…Both generic method and regional specific method have merits and limitations in desalination applications. …”
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Dual-channel vendor-buyer system with minimum purchase commitment and price-sensitive demand by Li, Bo

“…For the two channels, the direct channel is shipping from the vendor’s central distribution center (CDC) directly to the buyer’s warehouse, and the indirect channel is shipping from the CDC via vendor’s regional distribution center (RDC) to the buyer’s warehouse. …”
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The Chinese way: alternative policy perspectives and challenges by Nayak, Bhabani Shankar

“…This volume seeks to develop new narratives on China's alternative policy and challenges policy makers on gender, regional, income and wage inequalities among rural migrant workers in China. …”
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Structural study of enteroviruses by Qin, L

“…<p>Enteroviruses comprise a genus of picornaviruses causing global morbidity and regional outbreaks. These viruses are the causative agents of severe, widespread diseases such as hand-foot-and-mouth disease, poliomyelitis and aseptic meningitis. …”

The geopolitical crisis may trigger changes in energy strategies by Weafer, C

“…The event has been the catalyst for an intensifying debate over energy security – not just regionally between Europe and Russia but globally – and it is expected to eventually change the way gas is sold and transported. …”

Understanding the multi-dimensional nature of cultural identity in historic urban landscapes: a study of Jiaxiulou in Guiyang, China by Linfeng, Shi, Wanyi, Yang, Ujang, Norsidah

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Exploring the therapeutic potential of 5-fluorouracil-loaded calcium carbonate nanoparticles combined with natural compound thymoquinone for colon cancer treatment by Deng, Xi, Yang, Zhongming, Chan, Kim Wei, Abu Bakar, Md Zuki

“…These results provide evidence for 5FU-CaCO3np as a novel regimen against colon cancer. Combining 5FU-CaCO3np and TQ may offer a new perspective for colon cancer therapy.…”
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Slip deficit in central Nepal: omen for a repeat of the 1344 AD earthquake? by Bollinger, L., Tapponnier, Paul, Sapkota, S. N., Klinger, Y.

“…The location, extent, and moment of the 1833 and 2015 events imply that they released only a small part of the regional slip deficit on a deep thrust segment that stopped north of the Siwaliks. …”
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Populism and foreign policy: characteristics, sources, and implications by Chryssogelos, Angelos

“…The chapter identifies two such challenges: the necessity to disentangle the international effect of populism from that of the ‘thick’ ideologies populists carry; and the recognition that the content of populist foreign policies may differ widely among populists from different regional and historical contexts. On this basis, the chapter argues that the impact of populist ideas (anti-elitism and anti-pluralism) on international politics must be sought instead in the distinct foreign policy styles and postures they inform, as well as the increasing personalization of foreign policy conduct by populist leaders – the ‘how’ rather than the ‘what’ of foreign policy. …”
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A stochastic model for the turbulent ocean heat flux under Arctic sea ice by Toppaladoddi, S, Wells, AJ

“…The stochastic model developed here provides a computationally inexpensive way to compute an observationally consistent PDF of this heat flux, and has implications for its parametrization in regional and global climate models.…”

A study of staff pre-evacuation behaviors in a Malaysian hotel by Noumeur, Abdelmoutaleb, Lovreglio, Ruggiero, Md Said, Mohamad Syazarudin, Mohd Tohir, Mohd Zahirasri, Baharudin, Mohd Rafee, Mohamed Yusoff, Hamdan

“…Gathering comprehensive data from diverse regionswhile considering cultural and regional variations is necessary to understand howoccupants' behavior is influenced. …”
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Prospects of a multipolar international monetary order by Alam Md Whaheed

“…The euro and the renminbi would be regional currencies mostly confined in Europe and Asia respectively. …”
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Islamic banking in Singapore. by Ng, Shi Qing., Wong, Min Li., Shi, Xi Chuan.

“…Next, upon interviewing several professionals in this industry, we found out that the possibility of a unified international Shariah Board is relatively low, but a Regional Shariah Board in ASEAN is relatively feasible. …”
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Part III Singapore : the future project cargo hub of Southeast Asia by Heng, Yi Quan.

“…The emergence of Southeast Asia as one of the most important trade zones in the world is seen by many as the growth centre in the global economy. As the regional bloc continues to grow physically, the need for large scale infrastructure developments will present business opportunities for the project cargo industry. …”
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