Development and optimization of polystyrene nanoparticle templated optical fiber platform for in vivo surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy. by Low, Vway Hau.

“…Through a comparative analysis, the novel MFON SERS active fiber was proved to have SERS enhancement ability of 25 fold more than the reported gold nanoparticles immobilized SERS active fiber. Two novel methods have been proposed to deposit the PS nanospheres monolayer on the fiber tip, including a simple ‘dip and dry’ method and PS nanospheres anchoring using chemical method. …”
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Micro-DSC, rheological and NMR investigations of the gelation of gallic acid and xyloglucan by Hirun, Namon, Bao, Hongqian, Li, Lin, Deen, Gulam Roshan, Tantishaiyakul, Vimon

“…The thermal transition temperatures obtained from both micro-DSC and viscoelastic methods were consistent. The hysteresis was observed for the GA–TSX gelling system. …”
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Basic geotechnical characteristic of soft clay stabilised with cockle shell ash and silica fume by Suwito, Anang Rustanto, Muzamir, Hasan, Muhammad Syamsul Imran, Zaini

“…Therefore, it is imperative to employ soil enhancement methods in order to alter the problematic characteristic of soft clay soil. …”
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Biovalorisation of food waste in Singapore : synergistic effect of a mixed culture in solid-state fermentation by Ong, Adwin Reng Jun

“…More specific methods of protein quantification and optimisation of sample preparation for BSG in future work is recommended. …”
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Investigation of soil and plant nutrients in residential area in Parit Rasipan drainage system by Miswan, MS, Azman, MHA, Hamdan, R, Siddiqui, Z

“…NPK levels were determined by collecting soil and plant samples at four specified sampling points within the study area, both during wet and dry days, using the APHA 4500 NORG-B and US EPA 6010B (ICP OES) methods. …”
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Development of heating and cooling materials for sports apparel by Thum, Kai Yang

“…Wearers will prefer to wear thinner and lighter clothing such as a dry-fit shirt during a hot day outdoors to keep cool or a thicker clothing such as a down jacket to keep the body warm in a cold weather. …”
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Effect on growth performance and nutritive value of cultivated azolla filiculoides as an alternative feedstuff for ruminant by Hamidan, Mohammad Fitri Rimi, Mohd Nadzir, Mohd Noor Hisham, Shohaimi, Shamarina, Bidin, Habsah, Samat, Noraini

“…The optimised type of fertiliser and concentration in Study 1 were further adopted in Study 2 to evaluate the effect of different fertiliser processing methods on the growth performance, nutritive value and in vitro rumen digestibility of A. filiculoides upon cultivation. …”
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Suppressing condensation frosting using micropatterned ice walls by Zuo, Zichao, Zhao, Yugang, Li, Kang, Zhang, Hua, Yang, Chun

“…In latest decades, both active de-frosting and passive anti-frosting methods have been developed. In this work, we adopt the concept of three-dimensional overlapping dry zones by patterning microscopic ice walls on a smooth substrate, engendering a sustainable frost coverage of less than 13 %. …”
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Effectiveness of forward freight agreements in mitigating handymax bulk ship-owners’ business risks between 2006 and 2015 by Chow, Lai Wan

“…This paper aims to evaluate the effectiveness of using FFA as a hedging tool to mitigate shipowners’ business risk in the Handymax dry bulk market, from 2006 to 2015. Firstly, the paper discusses extensively on the various risks faced by a shipowner. …”
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Detection of low frequency artemisinin resistance mutations, C469Y, P553L and A675V, and fixed antifolate resistance mutations in asymptomatic primary school children in Kenya by Osoti, V, Wamae, K, Ndwiga, L, Gichuki, PM, Okoyo, C, Kepha, S, Keitany, K, Kandie, R, Aricha, S, Kiplagat, R, Mwandawiro, C, Bejon, P, Snow, RW, Ochola-Oyier, LI

“…A total of 920 dried blood spot (DBS) samples collected from 121 selected primary schools within the country were used to extract genomic DNA. …”

Antibacterial effect of ethanolic Gnetum gnemon L. leaf extract on food-borne pathogens and its application as a natural preservative on raw quail eggs by Trisha, Mansura Rahman, Deavyndra Gunawan, Vyenna, Wong, Jun Xian, Pak Dek, Mohd Sabri, Rukayadi, Yaya

“…The antimicrobial activity of EGLE was evaluated using multiple methods, including the well diffusion assay (WDA), minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC), and time-kill assay. …”
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Multi-species rotational grazing of small ruminants regenerates undergrowth vegetation while controlling weeds in the oil palm silvopastoral system by Tohiran, Kamil Azmi, Nobilly, Frisco, Zulkifli, Raja, Yahya, Muhammad Syafiq, Norhisham, Ahmad Razi, Rasyidi, Md Zainal, Azhar, Badrul

“…OBJECTIVE Present study examined the effects of small ruminant grazing (i.e., goats, sheep and multi-species) on undergrowth vegetation with the following specific objectives: 1) to investigate the effects of small ruminant grazing treatments on undergrowth vegetation composition in oil palm plantations; 2) to examine the variables (canopy cover, grazing treatments, and cycles) that influenced undergrowth vegetation (species richness, coverage, height, and dry weight) in oil palm plantations. METHODS We established quadrats on experimental plots to detect changes in undergrowth vegetation composition, species diversity, coverage, height, and dry weight resulting from different grazing treatments. …”
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Development of single seedling nursery tray for the System of Rice Intensification by Zubairu, Usman Bashar

“…However, the existing seedling raising methods remain a challenging constraint among SRI practitioners due to the absence of a mechanized adaptation of SRI planting and spacing standards. …”
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An integrated mHealth campaign to reduce the risk of falling for older adults by Brew-Sam, Nicola, Chib, Arul, Torres, Arah Ysabelle Fondevilla, Ng, Joshua Jing Xuan, Wong, Jade Yi Ting, Yeo, Sze-G

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Investigate the use of electrostatics in fabricating 3d objects using additive manufacturing technology by Ling, Pui Foong

“…However, this phenomenal is the complete opposite on the dry MDPE. The molten state MDPE adhesion force was a thousand times higher than the dry particle state. …”
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Evaluation of paper spray mass spectrometry for direct analysis of small molecule drugs and hemoglobin constant spring peptide markers by Takyi-Williams, John

“…A significant limitation in performing preclinical studies using small animals is the need for macrovolume blood sampling, a similar situation encountered with newborn or neonates screening. Dried blood spot (DBS) method which requires small sample volume has overcome this limitation. …”
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Roughness-Controlled Self-Assembly of Mannitol/LB Agar Microparticles by Polymorphic Transformation for Pulmonary Drug Delivery by Zhang, Fengying, Ngoc, Nguyen Thi Quynh, Tay, Bao Hui, Mendyk, Aleksander, Shao, Yu-Hsuan, Lau, Raymond

“…Novel roughness-controlled mannitol/LB Agar microparticles were synthesized by polymorphic transformation and self-assembly method using hexane as the polymorphic transformation reagent and spray-dried mannitol/LB Agar microparticles as the starting material. …”
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Biocementation of fine-grained soil by Ong, Jun Hao

“…The MICP treated soil shows a higher dry density after compaction and a higher UC strength of 1300 kPa to 1400 kPa in the dried state as well as compacted state. …”
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Elevating anthocyanin extraction from mangosteen pericarp: a comparative exploration of conventional and emerging non-thermal technology by Ijod, Giroon, Mohamed Nawawi, Nur Izzati, Sulaiman, Rabiha, Ismail-Fitry, Mohammad Rashedi, Mohd Adzahan, Noranizan, Anwar, Farooq, Mohamad Azman, Ezzat

“…This suggests that HPP is a promising method for extracting and preserving ACNs and other bioactive compounds from dried MP, with potential applications as natural colorants.…”
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Preparation and characterization of magnetite ferrofluid for generating current induced by Ahmad, Che Sulaiman

“…After that, the powder was dried for a day. The material was crushed with mortar and pestle and sieved to obtain a fine powder. …”
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