On shear adhesion of adhesive fibrils by Linghu, Changhong, Du, Zihao, Sun, Yi, Chen, Weiqiu, Hsia, K. Jimmy

“…Based on this compliance solution, a rigorous scaling law for shear adhesion strength is derived, which can predict the energy-controlled adhesion regime as well as the theoretical strength-limited regime, as the aspect ratio decreases. …”
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A novel framework for making dominant point detection methods non-parametric by Leung, Maylor Karhang, Quek, Chai, Cho, Siu-Yeung, Prasad, Dilip K.

“…This paper uses a theoretical bound of the maximum deviation of pixels obtained by digitization of a line segment for constructing a general framework to make most dominant point detection methods non-parametric. …”
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An unusual arrangement of accessory fissures observed in left lung by Pandiaraja, Madhumitha, Mogali, Sreenivasulu Reddy

“…A left minor fissure courses obliquely across the upper lobe, distin-guishing the lingula from the rest of the upper lobe while an inferior accessory fissure demarcates the antero-medial basal segment from the other bron-chopulmonary segments of the lower lobe . …”
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RISC-V processor FPGA implementation by Tey, Jing Kai

“…In addition to the RV32I processor, essential modules such as universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART Tx and Rx), seven-segment display, and other device modules were developed. …”
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Phenotyping the Halal Entrepreneur Exploring the Malaise Involvement of Bumiputera Entrepreneurs in Halal Business (S/O 13812 by Ismail, Noor Azizi, Mohamed Ismail, Risyawati, Mustafar, Mastora, Othman, Siti Norezam

“…This research investigated the problems faced by Bumiputera halal entrepreneurs, which has caused alarm due to low involvement in the business segment. Only 30% of halal entrepreneurs are Bumiputera, raising concern among all stakeholders. …”
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Deadweight costs and optimal capital structure. by Liang, Huijun., Lim, Wei Ling.

“…Banerjee and Noe (2010) shows that MNCs do not necessarily obtain all of their financing in locations that feature the most creditor friendly legal regime. In this paper, our model is consistent with those empirical findings. …”
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Drag of generic round-shaped bodies in supersonic flow by Song, Dennis Shao Hui.

“…The various drag components were analysed over a supersonic regime between the Mach numbers 1.5 to 4 at sea level while the effects of geometry variations were investigated. …”
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Glass transition behaviour In a voronoi model of cell tissues by Loh, Leon Yeong Wei

“…This allows one to study the static and dynamical statistical properties in the temperature regime where mode-coupling theory is dominant. Both the dynamic and hexatic correlation lengths are found to have a negative relation with temperature. …”
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Beam studies using a Cherenkov diffraction based beam position monitor for AWAKE by Spear, B, Burrows, PN, Pakuza, C, Senes, E, Mazzoni, S, Lefevre, T, Wendt, M

“…Furthermore, high frequency studies investigating the proton bunch spectrum show that a much higher frequency regime is needed to exclude the proton signal than previously expected.…”

Working for two bosses: Student interns as constrained labour in China by Smith, C, Chan, J

“…Thus, within such an unfree labour regime, student workers are subject to dual control in the workplace from managerial and teacher-supervisors.…”

Simulated training on interventional diagnostic device by Chiang, Patricia Wei Yin.

“…Catheter-heart-wall interaction is modeled through geometrical intersections between heart-wall plane and catheter segment and iterative adjustments progressing from the pivot to the catheter tip. …”
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Human face recognition using line edge information by Gao, Yong Sheng.

“…LEM and the proposed generic Line Segment Hausdorff Distance measure provide a new way for face coding and recognition.…”
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Exploring human computation via interactive online application by Lee, Ming Hua.

“…Subsequently, these tags will help to segment an arbitrary image into appropriate sub-images, each depicting an object with meaningful labels. …”
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The Red Box Project : a campaign to engage Singaporean youth in total defence by Kam, Collin Siu Leong, Lai, Jared Yi Qiang, Lim, Xuan'an

“…Beyond achieving the output objectives in terms of the quantity of donations collected and volunteers recruited, the Project provides a strong case study for the examination of the potential and effectiveness of youth-oriented causes as a tool for reaching the youth segment with a government message. We discuss the results of our campaign and subsequently the insights that these results provide into the state of understanding,appreciation and internalization of Total Defence among Singaporean youth. …”
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Optimization of petrochemical supply chain by Foo, Dan Yu Yao.

“…There is limited research on optimizing the maritime transportation segment of the supply chain. There is even lesser literature on the overall optimization of the petrochemical supply chain with considerations to the interaction between refineries and transportation providers. …”
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Analysis and future outlook of tanker sector in intra-asia shipping by Ng, Alvin Yong Han

“…Of the 4 major energy commodities traded, crude oil and oil products are classified under the tanker market segment due to their mode of transportation. The aim of this report is to analyze the current trade patterns in the tanker market followed by identifying the future opportunities, threats and uncertainties of intra-Asia tanker shipping. …”
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Structural basis for the ligand-dependent activation of heterodimeric AHR-ARNT complex by Diao, X, Shang, Q, Guo, M, Huang, Y, Zhang, M, Chen, X, Liang, Y, Sun, X, Zhou, F, Zhuang, J, Liu, S, Vogel, CFA, Rastinejad, F, Wu, D

“…Our findings further reveal the structural underpinnings of a ligand-driven activation mechanism, whereby a segment of the AHR protein undergoes a structural transition from chaperone engagement to ARNT heterodimer stabilization, to generate the transcriptionally competent assembly. …”

Characterization and identification of Oya virus, a Simbu serogroup virus of the genus Bunyavirus, isolated from a pig suspected of Nipah virus infection by Kono, Y., Yusnita, Y., Mohd Ali, A. R., Maizan, M., Sharifah, S. H., Fauzia, O., Kubo, M., Aziz, A. J.

“…The sequence data of the product revealed that the partial gene of Oya virus S-RNA segment had 65-70% homology with published cDNA sequences of Simbu serogroup viruses. …”

Decentralized Administration and Minority Accommodation in Sri Lanka: Analyzing Status, Issues, Challenges and Prospects by Yusoff, Moharnrnad Agus, Sarjoon, Athambawa, Asrinaldi, Asrinaldi, Mohd. Zain, Zawiyah

“…One of the major objectives of decentralization is to facilitate the administrative machinery of a government to deliver public services efficiently and effectively to all segment of public, including the minority groups living within a state. …”
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An Optimal MPC Algorithm for Subunit-Monge Matrix Multiplication, with Applications to LIS by Koo, Jaehyun

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