张挥微型小说的的叙述手法 = Narrative techniques of Zhang Hui’s mini-fiction by 施茹萍 See, Loo Peng

“…With the close reading of Zhang’s works, classification of Zhang Hui’s narrative theme is done and exploration of his varied narrative techniques would disclose how he demonstrated Singapore Chinese life experiences through his works.…”
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Enviro-toons : what do parents think about it? by Goh, Jeannette

“…On the other hand, parents also pointed out a lack of understanding of the importance of the environmental themes by their children, where parents recommended the need for the repetition of the medium, choosing those with issues that are relevant to their child’s life, that will help their children overcome this hurdle. …”
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Antimicrobial effects of moringa oleifera seeds on E. coli K-12 derivatives by Zhou, Lingyan

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Investigating Factors Influencing Consumer Willingness to Buy GM Food and Nano-food by Yue, Chengyan, Zhao, Shuoli, Cummings, Christopher, Kuzma, Jennifer

“…We propose some reasons for these differences, such as greater media attention and other heuristics such as value-based concerns about “modifying life” with GM foods. The results of this study can help to inform policies and communication about the application of these new technologies in food products.…”
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Next-generation sequencing (NGS) for assessment of microbial water quality : current progress, challenges, and future opportunities by Tan, BoonFei, Ng, Charmaine, Nshimyimana, Jean Pierre, Loh, Lay Leng, Gin, Karina Y.-H., Thompson, Janelle R.

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Both modular and single-domain Type I polyketide synthases are expressed in the brevetoxin-producing dinoflagellate, Karenia brevis (Dinop... by Van Dolah, Frances M., Morey, Jeanine S., Murray, Shauna A., Kohli, Gurjeet Singh

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Controlled-release nanoencapsulating microcapsules to combat inflammatory diseases by Baek, Jong-Suep, Yeo, Eng Wan, Lee, Yin Hao, Tan, Nguan Soon, Loo, Say Chye Joachim

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Matrix polysaccharides and SiaD diguanylate cyclase alter community structure and competitiveness of Pseudomonas aeruginosa during dual-species biofilm development with Staphylococ... by Chew, Su Chuen, Yam, Joey Kuok Hoong, Matysik, Artur, Seng, Zi Jing, Klebensberger, Janosch, Givskov, Michael, Doyle, Patrick, Rice, Scott A., Yang, Liang, Kjelleberg, Staffan

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陶望齡的老莊詮釋與晚明[無善無惡]之辯── 以其 《解老》， 《解莊》 為探討中心 = Tao Wangling’s interpretation of Laozi and Zhuangzi and the discourse of “neither good nor evil” in late-Ming : focusing on Jie Lao and... by 洪維陽 Ang, Wei Yang

“…Tao Wangling’s Jie Lao and Jie Zhuang were written towards the end of his life. His commentaries on Laozi and Zhuangzi are the keys to understanding his thoughts on nature and fate and his views on the discourse of “neither good nor evil.” …”
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Modeling autobiographical memory in human-like autonomous agents by Wang, Di, Tan, Ah-Hwee, Miao, Chunyan

“…Our model, named Autobiographical Memory-Adaptive Resonance Theory network (AM-ART), is designed to capture autobiographical memories, comprising pictorial snapshots of one's life experiences together with the associated context, namely time, location, people, activity, and emotion. …”
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The potential use of local index of biological integrity for tropical river assessment by Arman, Nor Zaiha

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The role of calcium dependent neurotransmission in axon path finding, myelination and maintenance of specified cortical projection neuron populations by Korrell, K

“…<p>The thesis examines the mechanisms involved in regulation of myelination during mammalian cortical development and the subsequent maintenance of the myelin in cortical projection neurons during adult life. Myelin in the central nervous system is produced by oligodendrocytes to ensure fast saltatory conduction of action potentials at the nodes of Ranvier, the gaps left by myelin. …”

A community-based intervention (the Omama Project) improves neurodevelopment in impoverished 2-year-old Roma children: a quasi-experimental observational study by Fernandes, M, Matuskova, O, Babelova, R, Santosa, WB, Shaw, O, Hrica, P

“…Interventions targeting early child development (ECD) during the first 2 years of life can improve neurodevelopmental outcomes in vulnerable children; however, evidence from Roma preschoolers is scarce. …”

Enhancement of lentiviral vector production through alteration of virus-cell interactions by Gelinas, J

“…Investigation of the published HIV-1 literature revealed a possible 152 candidate inhibitory factors described as having a negative impact on HIV-1 replication in the late stages of the life cycle of the virus. A novel siRNA screen was developed to assess the effect of ‘knock-down’ of inhibitory factors on lentiviral vector titre. …”

Cost-effectiveness of a group psychological intervention for postnatal depression in British South Asian mothers: an economic evaluation from the ROSHNI-2 trial by Ullah, A, Lunat, F, Brugha, T, Pierce, M, Morriss, R, Sharma, D, Rahman, A, Bhui, K, Bower, P, Husain, N

“…</p> <br> <p><strong>Outcomes:</strong> The base-case intention-to-treat analysis showed PHP significantly increased costs (£912, 95% CI £420–£1405) and quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) (0.037, CI 0.006–0.068), with an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) of £24,739 (CI £15,539–£39,692). …”

Expressions of grief on the early modern stage by Welch, K

“…</p> <p>Performances of theatrical mourning thus occur displaced in time, preemptive requests for a death not to happen rather than the belated wish to bring the dead back to life. Mourning in the theatre occurs out of place: testing classbased mourning scripts; moving up and down the vertical axis of the stage; performing a transitory state of emotion through transitory gestures; deploying submissive poses that turn out to hold surprising theatrical and strategic power.…”

Biophysical studies on the structure and function of Archaerhodopsin-3 by Vinals Camallonga, J

“…<p>Light is indispensable for most life forms, and all organisms have evolved in order to harness or utilise its energy. …”

Fictions of youth: childness in selected West African novels, 1991-2009 by Moellenberg, T

“…Chapter 1 investigates Ben Okri's "Azaro" in <em>The Famished Road</em> (1991) as a means of exploring aspects of the artist's creative life. Okri’s child figure, I propose, shares much in common with the "artist" from his earlier fictions, Flowers and Shadows (1980) and <em>The Landscapes Within</em> (1981). …”

Effect of different drying methods on retention of colour, total phenolic content, flavonoid content and antioxidant activity in Pereskia bleo leaves by Nurain Nabilah Zulkipli, Iman Nur Sabrina Norasmadi, Suhaizan Lob, Wan Zaliha Wan Sembok, Nurud Iliani Suhaimi, Aidilla Mubarak

“…The drying process, a standard practice for enhancing the shelf life, could affect the bioactive compounds within the leaves. …”
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Cytotoxic effect of Bajong LN rice methanol extract on human squamous cell Carcinoma, ORL-48 by Vivi Noryati Ahmad, Nur Aliana Hidayah Mohamed, Zulkhairi Amom, Khor, Goot Heah, Nurhayati Mohamad Zain, Indah Mohd Amin

“…Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), a major oral cancer, significantly challenges treatments and impacts patient quality of life; current therapies often cause severe side effects, highlighting the urgent need for gentler alternatives. …”
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