Kababayan : faces of Filipinas in Singapore. by Kong, Yen Lin., Ling, Nuria Xinyi.

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Moving heads to specifiers: Evidence from Mandarin multiple pre-subject modals by Lai, Jackie Yan-Ki, Li, Haoming

“…Based on a hitherto neglected set of multiple pre-subject modal sentences, this article offers a novel syntactic account of Mandarin modals whereby the derivation of pre-subject modal sentences involves Internal Merge of modals to specifiers of the left-peripheral focus projection, and discusses new problems facing a traditional head-movement analysis and the existing XP-movement accounts. …”
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Women with Mandarin accent in the Canadian English-speaking hiring context: can evaluations of warmth undermine gender equity? by Hideg, I, Hancock, S, Shen, W

“…We argue that the bias women with these accents face is subtle due to an association of non-native (vs. native) accents with perceptions of women's warmth (whereas there are no such effects for men) and consequently higher perceptions of hireability. …”

Investigating rhodium-catalysed hydroacylation and carbon-carbon bond activation by Coxon, T

“…The chapter begins with a theoretical comparison to carbon-hydrogen activation and a discussion of the unique challenges that are faced. An overview of the major strategies employed to enact these processes is subsequently presented for both strained and unstrained substrates.…”

会话分析研究 ： “like” 在新加坡华语中的语用功能 = Conversation analysis : “like” in Singapore Mandarin conversations by 陈珠凤 Tan, Kyu Houng

“…Results show that “like” take on different discourse functions in different Mandarin conversation contexts: (1) turn-initial object of a response, allowing listeners to take their turn in the conversation by elaborating on an existing topic; (2) a pragmatic hedge with the role of a face-saving device for the speaker (3) filler indicator (4) explanation marker (5) repair marker (6) quotation complement.…”
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“What kind of Indian are you?” Frictions and fractures between Singaporean Indians and foreign-born NRIs by Kathiravelu, Laavanya

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会话分析研究 ：“就” 作为回应开头单位的互动会话功能 = Conversation Analysis : “jiu” as a turn-initial object of a response in Mandarin conversation by 林美琦 Lim, Maggie Meiqi

“…从收集到的语料当中，笔者发现“就”作为回应开头单位在汉语会话（Mandarin conversation）中的出现频率频繁，可算是一种会话常规（conversation practice）。…”
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The third imperative: framework for the relational values of nature by Tan, Rebecca Si En

“…Current work on the values of nature tends to focus on intrinsic and instrumental values of nature. In the face of escalating climate issues, however, it is becoming increasingly important to accurately identify and target people’s motivations in supporting sustainable policy. …”
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Examining the usage of xiao and its role as vague language in the textual conversations of Singapore millennials by Hong, Amanda Yu Hua

“…The particle is applied in local conversations in its Romanised form, and is primarily inserted into English-dominant utterances, though also occasionally paired with Mandarin and Singapore Colloquial English terms. The adoption of this form of use by local participants indicates the existence of several underlying motivations that are socially driven, and its proliferation may be reflective of user perceptions towards its effectiveness in conversation. …”
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Acoustic characteristics of Chinese first-level vowels production by Kazakh learners by Zhao, Zhongxing, Mahfoodh, Omer Hassan Ali, Boh, Phaik Ean

“…The linguistic background of Kazakhstan, where both Kazakh and Russian phonetic systems differ significantly from Mandarin, might contribute to the specific challenges faced by Kazakh learners in mastering Mandarin vowels. …”
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Green gatekeepers by Enriques, L, Romano, A, Tuch, A

“…Products are routinely labeled “carbon neutral,” “recycled,” “biode¬gradable,” “ocean-friendly,” and “sustainable.” Bonds are marketed as “green” and mutual funds as “ESG,” while firms may pledge to become “net zero.” …”

Protein interactions design. by Tay, Connie Gui Ching.

“…The definition of these residues was another challenge faced in protein interface design. In our design protocol, we used a general cutoff distance of 4.75Å obtained by taking into consideration hydrogen bond residues and solvent accessibility. …”
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A study on factors affecting receptivity to traditional chinese medicine In Singapore. by Chu, Hui Wen., Liu, Jia., Tan, Pei Ting.

“…The younger generation placed lower emphasis on clinic features and promotional means relative to the older generation. The major races, females and Mandarin-dominant placed higher emphasis on social support relative to the minor races, males and English-dominant respectively. …”
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Failure of plastic structures due to drop impact by Yuen, Shuqin.

“…One test specimen type is made of two acrylic face skins bonded to a Nomex honeycomb core in the middle. …”
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Frail Line by Er, Kia Hui, Ong, Grace Xi Wei, Ho, Baofei, Tan, Jit Quan, Boithar, Faizal

“…It also explores the disenchantment with interpersonal relationships that youths face and what they do the stem the pain when relief seems elusive……”
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Solidarity as a transformative practice by Cipollitti, PE

“…By studying existing theories and reflecting on real-world cases, I present a normative account of solidarity suited to confront the globalized, overlapping injustices we face in our world today. I argue in Chapter 1 that we should conceptualize solidarity as a political bond, realized through action, that unites members of social groups on the basis of a shared understanding of reality and a shared commitment to justice; and as a socially, interpersonally, and personally transformative practice. …”

Study of a dry fixed-vane revolving compressor by Toh, Shaun Jia Hui

“…The changes are made in areas where there is high metal-to-metal contact such as the vane-side, rotor end faces and journal bearings. Major changes to equations were made in the rotor end-face expressions, where the rubbing at the upper end-face is not considered as non-contact occurs as a result of gravity. …”
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Development of indexing clamper mechanism for wire bonder by Zhang, Yue.

“…For wire bonding integrated circuits, the state-of-art is 30 u.m fine pitch, and the position accuracy of material transmission for wire bonder is required to be 3.5 urn or less. …”
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大时代小人物的命运: 论新加坡教育改革下华校师生对语言的情意结 = Fate of individuals in a revolutionary era: a study on the language attachment of Chinese school teachers and students under Singapore's education... by 李瑞君 Lee, Rui Jun

“…The reform brought about radical changes to the traditional Chinese education, which had previously emphasized the use of Mandarin Chinese as its first language of instruction in school. …”
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Why do Chinese firms go public abroad and how do they perform? by Yuan, Mengying

“…The magnitude of the impact is more pronounced for firms that face higher hurdles in bypassing capital control.…”
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