The cyclical dynamics of sin and stimulant stocks by Mah, Caleb Wee Keat, Tan, Tilden Jun Leong, Wang, Qilong

“…Investors are increasingly avoiding sin stocks due to social and ethical considerations. …”
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Shi'ism, politics, and identity in Bahrain by Tan, Feng Qin

“…A 'naive' view of identity sees it as straightforwardly and deterministically causative, but if so the 2011 Pearl Uprising in Bahrain appears a paradox - a primarily secular episode of political contestation in a country with a Shi'a majority, against a Sunni dominated regime, in a political realm with a Shi'a Islamist-dominated opposition. …”
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On cultural filters in Lin Shu's Chinese translation of David Copperfield by Yang, Jinyu

“…At present, the academic research on Lin’s translated novels is mainly based on comparing Lin’s version with others’, and the focus is mainly on the comparison of translation methods. …”
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MEMBONGKAR SEJARAH PENGEMBANGAN SYIAH DI TANAH MELAYU / by Syed Mahadzir Syed Ibrahim, 1961-, author 187433

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史铁生作品中的终极关怀 = The ultimate concern in the works of Shi Tiesheng by 王睿琳 Wang, Rui Lin

“…This thesis would discuss the works of Shi Tiesheng from three aspects. Firstly, the transformation of his view deriving mainly from disability awareness, as he shift his focus on "disabled people" to "people's disability". …”
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Spatially controlled molecular encapsulation in natural pine pollen microcapsules by Prabhakar, Arun Kumar, Potroz, Michael G., Park, Soohyun, Miyako, Eijiro, Cho, Nam-Joon

“…Here, by exploiting the architectural features of natural pine pollen from Pinus massoniana, the spatially controlled encapsulation of two types of molecules in distinct compartments of a single microparticulate carrier is demonstrated. …”
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Large-scale tests of hinged slender reinforced concrete columns under eccentric loading by Chuang, Poon Hwei., Kong, Fung Kew.

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Comparison and validation of sensors for 3D and 2D motion capture to measure 10-pin bowling specific kinematics by Lim, Matthew Jing Long

“…Ten pin bowling is a competitive sport that requires athletes to score as many pins possible using a bowling ball. …”
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Self-reported pain and osteoarthritis of the hip and spine in retired elite rowers by Baynham-Williams, M

“…<p><b>Background and Aim:</b> Pain in the hip and spine presents a large burden to athletes competing in rowing. …”

Biomechanical investigation of traction forces on the cervical (neck/head region) spine by Ang, Lian Ann

“…It is believed that the relief of pain by traction is due to straightening of the cervical spine and a widening of the intervertebral articulating space to relieve compressive or irritative forces on the nervous structures…”
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Stronger dielectric-elastomer grippers using spine-like bending structure by Heng, Kim Rui

“…The gripper is developed based on a new design of DEA using stiffer spine-like structure made of 380μm thick Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sheet. …”
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Tilted magnetisation for domain wall pinning in racetrack memory by Jin, Tianli, Tan, Funan, Ang, Calvin Ching Ian, Gan, Weiliang, Cao, Jiangwei, Lew, Wen Siang, Piramanayagam, S. N.

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Competitive anxiety among university ten-pin bowlers by Tan, Hui Xian

“…Minimal research was done on ten-pin bowling. This study aims to explore the relationship between competitive anxiety and performance in ten-pin bowlers and the role of experience in reducing debilitative anxiety levels. …”
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'I do not care a pin about it myself' by Honey, A

“…Andrew Honey, Book Conservator at the Bodleian, tells us of his excitement at discovering an original Jane Austen pin on our Sir Charles Grandison manuscript, and what this, and other pins, tell us about their use.…”

荀子批判公孙龙“白马非马”的正当性 ：再探荀子与公孙龙“实”的概念 = The legitimacy of Xunzi’s criticism on Gongsun Long’s idea of “White horse is not a horse” : a revised study on Shi in Xunzi and Gongsun Long by 赖珉利 Lai, Min Lee

“…In the "shi" discussion,it is not difficult to find that the "shi" has a common basis between Xunzi and Gongsun Long. …”
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The effect of weathering on surface characteristics of chemically modified scots pine (pinus sylvestris) wood by Amanah, Sinta, Martha, Resa, Basri, Efrida, Mubarok, Mahdi, Sekartining Rahayu, Istie, Alipraja, Irsan, Darmawan, Wayan, Gérardin, Phillippe, Emmerich, Lukas, Militz, Holger, Hani Abdullah, Ummi

“…The Ra and SFE of both untreated and modified pine specimens increased after weathering processes. …”
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Responses of gas exchange and growth in Merkus pine seedlings to expected climatic changes in Thailand by Koskela, Jarkko

“…Responses of gas exchange and growth in Merkus pine (Pinus merkusii Jungh. et de Vriese) seedlings to changing climate were analysed for high- and low-altitude sites in Thailand. …”

3D spine shape estimation from single 2D DXA by Bourigault, E, Jamaludin, A, Zisserman, A

“…Using these two orthogonal projections of the spine (coronal in DXA, and sagittal from the prediction), we are able to describe the 3D shape of the spine. …”

林锦微型小说中的主题分析 = Literary themes in Lin Jin's mini-fiction by 陈淑萍 Tan, Denise Shu Ping

“…With this, his contribution to the development of the genre of Mini-Fiction in the Singapore Literary scene cannot be ignored. Through Lin Jin’s four collections of Mini-Fiction, this thesis analyses the historical and cultural context behind the literary themes of Lin Jin’s Mini Fiction.…”
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Unravelling the complex meanings and origins of zisha teapots in the Ming and Qing dynasties by Gao, X

“…The unglazed teapots, made from <em>zisha</em> clay using a slabbuilding technique, have been appreciated by tea consumers since the Late Ming dynasty onwards. The study employs a multidisciplinary approach, including ethnographic research, archaeological science, historical analysis, the concept of <em>chaîne opératoire</em>, and experimental archaeology, to examine various data sources and gain a comprehensive understanding of the origins and development of <em>zisha</em> teapots.…”