Implementation of lean manufacturing practices and six-sigma among Malaysian manufacturing SMEs: intention to implement IR 4.0 technologies by Ibikunle, Afeez Kayode, Rajemi, Mohamad Farizal, Mohd Zahari, Fadhilah

“…The data were collected using the six-point Likert scale questionnaire. Findings – Based on research findings, about 86% Malaysian manufacturing SMEs implement 6s. …”
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Economic Nonlinear Model Predictive Control of Continuous Viral Bioreactors by Inguva, Pavan K, Paoli, Luc T, Braatz, Richard D

“…Viral particle systems are integral parts of modern biotechnology, finding use in vaccines, drug delivery platforms, and recombinant protein production. …”
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Cathodoluminescence of self-organized heterogeneous phases in multidimensional perovskite thin films by Cortecchia, Daniele, Lew, Kar Cheng, So, Jin-Kyu, Bruno, Annalisa, Soci, Cesare

“…In this work, we combine steady-state and time-resolved cathodoluminescence microscopy with photoluminescence techniques and reveal with unprecedented resolution the characteristic self-assembly of heterogeneous phases of perovskites with different dimensionality, driven by uneven redistribution of methylammonium cations during film formation. Our findings provide fundamental insights for the rational design of complex multidimensional perovskite systems with improved stability and emissive properties.…”
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Smart concrete with autonomous crack repair function by Chen, Yifei

“…In this study, the project focuses on investigating the properties of the urease enzyme and its role in Urease Enzyme-Induced Carbonate Precipitation for concrete repair and finding the optimum ratio for the highest concrete surface healing efficiency.…”
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Text classification using graph convolutional network by Koh, Jiahui

“…Graph Convolutional Networks (GCNs) have emerged as a powerful framework for processing and analysing data represented as graphs, finding applications across various domains such as social networks, biological networks, and recommendation systems. …”
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Gaps in Singapore’s 3Ms healthcare safety net : the 4th M – membership. by Koh, Jansen Zhi Xiong., Goh, Shu Jun., Teng, Jessica Shu Jiao.

“…This paper thus aims to evaluate the comprehensiveness of Singapore's existing healthcare safety net of Medisave, Medishield and Medifund -- the 3Ms. Our findings suggest that there are five groups of individuals who still fall through the perceived well-constructed safety net. …”
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Letters (and the art of storytelling). by Yap, Shawn Kai Siang.

“…Letters follows a boy as he searches for and finds God in the strangest of places; letters sent through a drawer of an old desk in his room. …”
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Stochastic approximation approach for consensus and convergence rate analysis of multiagent systems by Xu, Juanjuan, Zhang, Huanshui, Xie, Lihua

“…Different from the existing approach, the consensus problem is converted to a root finding problem for which the stochastic approximation theory can be applied. …”
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Rethinking the role that the “step” in the load–displacement curves can play in measurement of fracture toughness for hard coatings by Zhang, Xiaomin, Zhang, Sam

“…This paper scrutinizes the “step” and finds that the “step” is a gap artificially bridged up with a straight line and that the “step” size corresponds with the thickness of the coating in testing. …”
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Bursting the bubble on bacterial biofilms : a flow cell methodology by Crusz, Shanika A., Diggle, Stephen P., Popat, Roman, Rybtke, Morten Theil, Cámara, Miguel, Givskov, Michael, Tolker-Nielsen, Tim, Williams, Paul

“…The adoption of a common and reliable methodology amongst researchers would enable findings to be shared and replicated amongst the biofilm research community, with the overall aim of advancing understanding and management of these complex and widespread bacterial communities.…”
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Exploration of critical external partners of Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) firms for delivering green building projects in Singapore by Li, Yuanyuan, Chen, Po-Han, Teo, Chee Chong, Ding, Rong Gui, Chew, David Ah Seng

“…Finally, a stepwise multiple regression analysis was applied and "clients," "government," "qualified/certified materials and products suppliers," and "good green consultants" were found to be significant external partners of Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) firms for successful delivery of Green Mark certified projects. The research findings will help AEC firms understand how to achieve competitive advantages in the Green Building market in Singapore by using external resources.…”
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A consumption model for measuring poverty: an exploratory exercise by Paim, Laily

“…Two consumption models - orthogonal and oblique - were tested using confirmatory factor analysis. The findings revealed that the oblique model was better fitted to the data than the orthogonal model.…”
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Intangible factors contribution to value or benefit creation in infrastructure asset valuation by Hamzah, Ezdihar, Abdullah Hashim, Hariati, Ismail, Azizah

“…This research is conducted through qualitative approach by using in-depth interview with the experts. The findings of this research have classified the items detailed for infrastructure asset valuation in the case study of Custom, Immigration and Quarantine Complex (CIQ Complex). …”
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Islamic Retail Banking - An Integrated Customer Centric Framework to Study Intentions to Use Islamic Banking Products in Malaysia (S/O: 12921) by Abdul Rahman, Maria, Ramli, Mona Fairuz, Chauhan, Ajay

“…Data collected from the Islamic banking customers were analyzed using Smart PLS 3. Findings showed that awareness, risk taking behavior, word of mouth and perceived value have significant influence on the customer usage intentions toward Islamic banking products. …”
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The Effect of Product Innovation and Technology orientation on the Firm Performance. Evidence from the manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises of Pakistan by Tariq, Tamoor Ali, Mad Lazim, Halim, Iteng, Rosman

“…The data was collected from 381 manufacturing SMEs of Punjab, Pakistan, and analyzed using PLS-SEM 3.0. The finding of this empirical study suggests that product innovation and technology orientation have positive influence on a firm’s performa…”
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Determining climate in a new primary school by Rohani Ahmad.

“…Their responses towards curriculum and instruction, school administration and management and relationship with parents gave an indication of the existing climate in the school. Many of the findings point to a positive school climate. The information gained through the analyses was used to make recommendations for meaningful change.…”
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Effect of lubrication on the nano-structure of soft metals by Peh, Jasper Jun Ming

“…Similar experiments will be conducted with varying imprinting forces and lubrication concentration to determine the optimum parameters in the fabrication process. Preliminary findings suggest some correlation in the use of the lubrication to the improvement of nanowires fabricated.…”
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Attracting the right people in an IT labor-scarce economy : a study of Singapore and Philippine recruitment advertisements and strategies. by Guevarra, Monalou S.

“…Amidst increasing global IT labor shortage problems, organizations in Southeast Asia and the rest of the world are finding it more difficult to fill job vacancies for information technology (IT) related functions that require a new skills-set necessary for global competitiveness and growth. …”
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Emigration attitudes : perceived needs of parents and national identity by Nagashima, Aki

“…In this study undergraduate subjects were recruited as part of their course bonus point’s accumulation programme. The findings were that the perceived high financial needs of the parents resulted in participants having a greater desire to be overseas. …”
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Effect of negative mood on working memory in 3 to 5 year old pre-schoolers. by Revathy Pachamuthu.

“…Preschoolers also engaged in the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT), Dimensional Change Card Sort (DCCS) and Digit and Block Span tasks. The findings did not give support to our main hypothesis, as results showed that there was no significant difference in reaction time between negative and neutral mood manipulated group in the SOPT, but additional insights were revealed.…”
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