Synthesis of azahexabenzocoronenium salts through a formal [3 + 3] cycloaddition strategy by Zhang, Xinjiang, Li, Donglin, Tan, Cheryl Cai Hui, Hanindita, Fiona, Hamamoto, Yosuke, Foster, Adam S., Kawai, Shigeki, Ito, Shingo

“…Furthermore, on-surface polymerization of aza-HBC precursors was performed to synthesize aza-HBC-based chevron-like graphene nanoribbons. This study provides the possibility for the further use of nitrogen-embedded HBC derivatives in a variety of potential applications.…”
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Blind carrier frequency offset estimation techniques for next-generation multicarrier communication systems: challenges, comparative analysis, and future prospects by Singh, Shivani, Kumar, Sushant, Majhi, Sudhan, Satija, Udit, Yuen, Chau

“…A key objective of this paper is to provide the readers as well as the industry's professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the carrier frequency offset (CFO) problem in multicarrier communication systems like orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM), single carrier-frequency division multiple access (SC-FDMA), multiple input multiple output (MIMO)-OFDM, and MIMO-SC-FDMA. …”
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Domain dynamics response to polarization switching in relaxor ferroelectrics by Li, Yang, Lin, Wei, Wang, Cong, Zhang, Shumin, He, Yunfei, Gao, Weibo, Zhao, Shifeng

“…Two fundamentally different domain switching pathways and dynamic characteristics are revealed: one steep, bipolar-like switching between two degenerate polarization states; and another flat, multi-step switching process with a thermodynamically stable non-polar mesophase mediating the degenerate polarization states. …”
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Effect of size on degradation and different fabrication methods for nano particles by Loh, Eugenia Mei Ting.

“…It has also been determined that factors like size, microspheres containing Lidocaine and amount of surfactant contribute to the rate of degradation. …”
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Unconventional exhibitions of desire. by Ng, Hwei Yun.

“…In contrast, physicality may seem like a burden to the imagination, when we see Jordan and city dwellers fantasizing about the lack of gravity and being able to leave your body behind to pursue other desires. …”
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Synthesis and properties of amino- and guanidino-peptoid peptide nucleic acids by Lu, Xiao Wei

“…This thesis presents the results of a new type of PNA analogs with a peptoid-like side chain appending from the r-N of the PNA backbone. …”
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A real time speech translator application for Android by Ang, Xue Yin

“…Satellite view gives the view of how the area of interest is captured in actual circumstances directly from the satellite, Street view allows the user to go down to street level to see how the infrastructure on the selected street looks like and Traffic view shows the traffic conditions on selected roads so as to help the user to plan his or her journey to avoid traffic jams. …”
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The effects of music-induced emotions on English-Chinese bilinguals' resolution of standing ambiguity. by Ho, Sher Min.

“…The strategies adopted by bilingual speakers have yet to be thoroughly explored. External factors like lexical factors (Felser, 2003) and animacy (Desmet et. al, 2006) are also found to be of influence on speakers’ strategies in resolving these sentences. …”
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Smart energy management system for microgrid planning and operation by Chen, Shuaixun

“…A smart grid would facilitate the full use of sustainable energy technologies like solar power, wind power and fuel cells with the help of distributed energy storage systems (ESS). …”
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High performance control of a permanent magnet synchronous machine with flux weakening operation by Yu, Yi.

“…Some important control techniques like 𝑖?����𝑑?���� = 0 control, 𝑐?����𝑜?����𝑠?…”
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Construction of novel optical imaging probes and their applications in bioassays by Shao, Qing

“…By combining enzyme recognizing specificity and photosensitizing function, this probe displays promising imaging and photokilling capabilities to the drug resistant strains, including pathogenic species like clinically isolated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. …”
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Hand sign language translator in human computer interaction by Yang, Da Rui

“…As a normal people live in this world, we can’t imagine what life is like if we can’t communicate with each other by speaking. …”
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Strategic adaptabilty and firm performance : an empirical study of the miles and show typology by Boey, Stephanie Lai Fong, Leong, Ngai Fong, Tan, Bee Bee

“…Performance results were measured based on performance indicators like Return on Investment (ROI) and Market Share. …”
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The golden bull : is it coming? (current prospects of gold trading) by Lim, Wee Beng, Lim, Daniel Chih Ming, Leong, Kum Hoe

“…Unlike most other investments, gold hoarding not only does not reap annual returns in the form of dividends or interests (with the exception of gold shares and the like), it instead entails the incurrence of an annual maintenance fee for storage, insurance and other expenses. …”
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Healthcare alarm system by Ng, Xue Ting

“…In this report it records and depicts what the student have learned and done over the 2 semesters which includes areas like brainstorming which ideas to use, researching, understanding how to program using Matlab software and Arduino software, troubleshooting for both hardware and software, also the steps and implementation of the whole project.…”
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Maximizing airport runway throughput via sequencing arrival schedule by Lin, Chuanwen

“…Through an understanding of how the different factors can have an impact on the throughput capacity of the airport runway, this report will outline some ways which the SAS method can be further improved and subsequently be applied to other areas like surface management.…”
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Co-located face-to-face social interaction using multiple smartphones by Tee, Yu Chao

“…The survey results show that the game created has achieved its goal of encouraging communication and collaboration as a team to achieve a common goal. Players would also like to try the game again to attempt for a better score. …”
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Biochemical characterisation of NS2B-NS3 protease from flaviviruses by Nah, Jojo Qian Hui

“…Among the viral proteins, non-structural protein 3 (NS3) is a multi-functional protein, which the N-terminal domain comprised of a chymotrysin- like serine protease (NS3pro), responsible for viral polyprotein cleavage. …”
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In silico assessment of a compliant vascular prosthesis by Wong, Yi Jean

“…Compliance test will also be done to have a comparison between the fibers fabricated and the native blood vessel to observe the physical changes when the vascular prosthesis are placed in a “physiological-like” environment. Results have shown that the design of the fiber indeed has an effect on mechanical properties, in particular the von Mises Stress. …”
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Investigation of Ni as Zn substitute in CZTS thin film solar cell by Quek, Ka Jun

“…The highest efficiency achieved was around 5.45% for pure Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) device using static mode, meanwhile the nickel-substituted samples behave like a metal instead of semiconductor when the Ni is substituted. …”
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