Linking root microbiome composition to relative fitness differences that impact plant-plant competition by Norton, CH

“…Soil communities influence both niche and fitness differences in plant communities, thus have impacts on community stability and biodiversity. …”

Governance in international trade beyond the state: Collective agency, the actorness of trading blocs, and institutional learning by Stiller, KT

“…Trading blocs, it is argued, should thus be conceived of as collective political agents instead of static economic entities. …”

Phenotypic screen of sixty-eight colorectal cancer cell lines identifies CEACAM6 and CEACAM5 as markers of acid-resistance by Michl, J, White, B, Monterisi, S, Bodmer, W, Swietach, P

“…The surviving cancer cells must adapt to this selection pressure; thus, targeting tumor acidosis is a rational therapeutic strategy to manage tumor growth. …”

The Muslims of Buganda: a communography of the experiences and lives of the Baganda Muslims during the colonial period by McCollum, B

“…By showing the ways in which Islam was localised, and thus distinct, in Buganda this dissertation argues against unhelpful terminology such as ‘Africanized’ when referring to Islam in the Sub-Saharan region. …”

Mobile augmented reality in learning chemistry subject: an evaluation of science exploration by Che Lah, Noor Hidayah, Mat Senu, Mohamad Syakir Zulpadhli, Jumaat, Nurul Farhana, Eh Phon, Danakorn Nincarean, Hashim, Suhaizal, Zulkifli, Nurul Nadwa

“…One of the ways to make teaching and learning interactive is by emphasizing the use of mobile augmented reality (MAR). Thus, this study has proposed using MAR for a chemistry subject, namely science exploration (SCIENEX). …”
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Screening of lactic acid fermentation by Rhizopus oryzae on banana peel using two-level factorial analysis by Mohd. Yaminudin, Nurul Syafiqah, Kamaludin, Atikah, Kamaruddin, Sharir Aizat, Aziman, Siti Nurbalqis, Mohd. Zain, Nor Azimah, Ahmad Nasir, Nor Atikah Husna

“…However, a major concern on lactic acid production lies in the cost of the raw materials used. Thus, an alternative to overcome this situation is urgently needed. …”
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Land fragmentation and rural sustainability in bade local government area, Yobe State, Nigeria. by Saleh, Abba, Majid, Mohammad Rafee, Toyin Jagun, Zainab

“…The conceptual framework provides effective land management and land use planning, thus enhance rural sustainability in the Yobe state, Nigeria. …”
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Developing a Green Tax Policy Model: Towards Green Growth Environment (S/O 14170) by Zainol Ariffin, Zaimah, Bidin, Zainol, Muhammad Jamil, Che Zuriana, Sulaiman, Aryati Juliana

“…Climate change, natural resource depletion, and pollution significantly impact the current and future generations' environment, society, and economy. Thus, environmental tax laws are designed to preserve the environment and motivate green growth activities among companies, individuals, and communities. …”
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Behind the Two-Wheeled Vehicle: Understanding Riders' Behaviour in School Zones (S/O: 13058) by Abdul Hanan, Suhaila, Zainuddin, Nizamuddin, King, Mark, Lewis, Ioni

“…This most probably because school zones are congested with traffic, thus, the motorcyclists may ride safely and comply with the SZSL regardless the other things. …”
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Capital flight : the Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines experience by Chia, Wei Kiang, Neo, Mei Ling, Kwong-Chip Tsang Tchinz Keem

“…Studies on capital flight in Southeast Asian countries during the 1980s seem to be lacking, as compared to the abundant studies that have been done on their Latin American counterparts during the same period. Our aim is thus to provide an insight into the capital flight phenomenon in three SEA countries, namely Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines.…”
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Brand equity as a predictor of market share. by Lim, Daphne Lian Eng., Koh, Hwei Mei., Loh, Eunice Puay San.

“…The study addresses the issue of how brand equity can affect the market share of the company. Thus, the factors of brand equity will also in turn affect market share. …”
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Cross-cultural differences : an influence on tourism ethics? by Tan, Karen Pei Sze., Tay, Pei Fong.

“…As cultural differences are perceived to influence tourism ethics, this project thus aims to investigate the possible disparity in travel behaviour of four different nationalities due to the influence of culture itself.…”
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An autonomous ultrasonic fastener holes inspection system of an aircraft lower wing skin by Lim, Chee Wei.

“…Fasteners like rivets and bolts bear a large part of the stress and thus require frequent inspection for cracks around the fastener's holes. …”
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Recognition of human hand gestures and its application to human-robot interaction by Yin, Xiaoming.

“…Friendly and cooperative interface is thus critical for the development of service robots. …”
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A user-oriented internet web site : an exploratory study by Ang, Lee Chai, Chan, Carrie Shi Yu, Chen, Christina Sze-Wei

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E-learning in business education : facing the challenge of the 21st century by Ann, Mia Choon, Foo, Jolene Weixi, Soh, Jiahui

“…The objective of this paper is to discuss the developments of e-learning thus far, as well as pinpoint factors that facilitate effective online learning for business courses in tertiary institutions.…”
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Rational approximation of holomorphic semigroups revisited by Batty, C, Gomilko, A, Tomilov, Y

“…We show that many of our estimates are essentially optimal, thus complementing the existing literature.</p>…”

Marketing of iQue Nest : exploratory research in consumers' purchasing behaviour of health tonic products by Goh, Mei Ming, Tan, Yun Ping, Pang, Boon Seng

“…This research aims to find out the purchase preferences of consumers on health tonics and how they perceive iQue Nest, a soon-to-be launched bottled bird?s nest product. Thus, through the information collected, a well-planned marketing strategy can be devised for this up and rising product in a market of established brand names.…”
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Marketing Vietnam. by Lee, Tze Kiang., Soh, Hwee Ling., Wong, Foong Meng.

“…A thorough understanding of the situation will thus allow us to formulate marketing strategies for the country.…”
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End of Al Qaeda era? by Pantucci, Raffaello

“…Yet a series of attacks in Europe point to a threat now happening beyond directed terrorist networks. Thus while Al Qaeda might be withering, the problems driving its emergence in the first place persist.…”
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