Subtle, natural and socially acceptable interaction techniques for ringterfaces : finger-ring shaped user interfaces by Pang, Natalie, Rissanen, Mikko J., Vu, Samantha, Fernando, Owen Noel Newton, Foo, Schubert

“…Through this analysis we show which kind of ringterfaces are likely to become general-purpose user interfaces and what factors drive their development toward commercial applications. …”
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Resonant Ring with a Gain of 36 for Use with a 1 MW 110 GHz Gyrotron by Claveau, Elliot L., Shapiro, Michael A., Temkin, Richard J.

“…A 110 GHz quasi-optical ring resonator, designed for use with a 1 MW pulsed gyrotron, has been built and successfully tested using a 100 mW solid-state source. …”
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New Purification Strategies and Monomer Platforms for Ruthenium-Initiated Living Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization by Kilgallon, Landon J.

“…Chapter 1: Introduction to Covalent Capture Purification and Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization In chemical spaces where difficult purifications are commonplace, innovative purification methodologies have been developed to circumvent the limitations associated with classical physiochemical property-driven purifications (chromatography, crystallization, distillation, etc.). …”
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Effective dynamics of cold atoms flowing in two ring-shaped optical potentials with tunable tunneling by Aghamalyan, Davit, Amico, Luigi, Kwek, L. C.

“…We study the current dynamics of coupled atomic condensates flowing in two ring-shaped optical potentials. We provide a specific setup where the ring-ring coupling can be tuned in an experimentally feasible way. …”
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Switching devices comparison and RC snubber for ringing suppression in one single leg T-type converter by Liu, Yong, Fei, Fan, See, Kye Yak, Liu, Xiong, Lim, Ziyou, Simanjorang, Rejeki, Pou, Josep, Gupta, Amit K., Lai, Jih-Sheng

“…Then, to further investigate the performance, the hybrid power modules of the single leg T-type converter with Cree SiC device CAS300M12BM2 and Semikron Si device SKM300GM12T4 are built, which can increases the power density, compared to the full SiC devices T-type converter. To suppress the ringing of the middle leg switching device, the resistor-capacitor (RC) snubber are designed and demonstrated with DPT. …”
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Insights into the origins of guided microtrenches and microholes/rings from Sn segregation in germanium–tin epilayers by Wu, Shaoteng, Zhang, Lin, Son, Bongkwon, Chen, Qimiao, Zhou, Hao, Tan, Chuan Seng

“…The holes/rings are postulated to be caused by the local droplet etching due to the development of Ge-Sn eutectic. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of novel low bandgap conjugated polymers containing fused-ring and accept moieties by Lai, Chun Yuen

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80 GHz on-chip metamaterial resonator by differential transmission line loaded with split ring resonator by Cai, Deyun, Shang, Yang, Yu, Hao, Ren, Junyan

“…The resonator is based on a differential metamaterial transmission-line (T-line) loaded with a split ring resonator (SRR), which can enhance the EM energy coupling and further improve the quality factor (Q). …”
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Combined knee osteoarthritis and diabetes is associated with reduced muscle strength, physical inactivity, and poorer quality of life by Seow, Shi Rui, Mat, Sumaiyah, Teoh, Jun Jie, Mohamad Yusup, Amyra, Rajab, Nor Fadilah, Ismail, Intan Safinar, Ajit Singh, Devinder Kaur, Shahar, Suzana, Tan, Maw Pin, Berenbaum, Francis

“…Results: Across groups, there were significant differences: 6 Meter Walk Test (p = 0.024), Timed Up and Go test (p = 0.020), and 5 Times Sit to Stand Test (p < 0.001), quality of life (p = 0.009), and physical activity (p = 0.036). …”
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Three-dimensional flow structures and vorticity control in fish-like swimming by Zhu, Q., Wolfgang, M.J., Yue, D.K.P., Triantafyllou, M.S.

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Improved flux pinning properties of Mg exceed MgB2 ceramics with B4C and Dy2O3 additions by Pham, Ha H., Le, Tien, Pham, An T., Kang, Won Nam, Nam, Nguyen H., Anh, Do T.K., Anh, Nguyen Hoang, Peh, Hoo Keong, Chen, Soo Kien, Man, Nguyen K., Hong, Vuong Thi Anh, Lee, Hanoh, Park, Tuson, Cuong, Le Viet, Hai, Phan, Huy, Nguyen Quang, Tran, Duc H.

“…According to collective pinning theory, δl pinning was identified as the dominant pinning type in the fabricated samples. …”
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The Prophet of Mercy Muhammad : Scenes from His Life / by Osman Nuri Topbas, 1942- author 543065

“…This book is an excellent introduction to life of the Prophet Muhammad by a well-known Turkish author who has dedicated his life to learn, to practice and to spread the Prophet's teachings. …”

Understanding consumers' choice and preferences for life insurance products by Beh, Hong Liang, Beh, Su Ngoh, Soh, Pui Pui

“…Purose of this research is to understand consumers' choice and preferences for life insurance products by testing the correlation between consumers' demographic profile and their choice of life insurance products and distribution channels.…”
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Second life as a platform for virtual design and manufacturing by Wong, Raymond Tuck Wai.

“…The only difference is Second life emulating is fully supportive of the user to the users. …”
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Life cycle assessment of vertical axis wind turbine by Neo, Jin Rong

“…In this report, the Life cycle assessment (LCA) of a vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) will be investigated. …”
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The impact of social support on work-life balance in Singapore. by Lee, Pei Zhen., Leong, Wai Wan., Low, Wei Jie.

“…The importance of work-life harmony is increasingly receiving greater attention from the Singapore government, organisations and employees to promote work-life balance in the workplace to better attract and retain a mobile and educated workforce in a knowledge-based economy. …”
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A macroeconomic analysis of the demand for life insurance in Singapore by Chan, Irene Ee Leng, Chong, Huey Nee, Seet Lindsay

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Ways and means to improve the quality of life insurance agents by Lim, Hwee Hoon, Lim, Puay Kiang, Tay, Winnie Seok Keow

“…Thus, to ensure that a life insurance company continues to grow and prosper in a highly competitive field, she has to excel in her service to customers. …”
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London March 2017: ISIS “Weaponisation of Everyday Life” by Kumar Ramakrishna

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Life writing and the Southern Hemisphere: texts, spaces, resonances

“…Exploring lives lived, written and narrated in and from the Global South, the far South and the ultimate South, Antarctica, this book asks how life writing from southerly compass points impact both how we understand and read life narratives, and ultimately how we perceive our planet. …”