Vibration and thermal cycling effects on solder joint reliability by Selvanathen, Daryl

“…Lastly, a conclusion was drawn when the above-mentioned lifetime models were pitted against one another. …”
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Rheological study of food gels by Goh, Benjamin Peng Siong

“…In order to understand how the storage (G’) and loss (G”) moduli were affected when the egg ages, the dynamic experiment was carried out. …”
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Variation of stiffness of two magnetically coupled beams for broadband energy harvesting by Xiao, Jincheng

“…Consequently, many researchers are trying to power such sensors by harvesting energy from ambient energy sources. Vibration energy, when compared to other energy sources such as solar and wind power, is more abundant and readily available. …”
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Characterisation of chemically exfoliated molybdenum disulfide with ultrasonication by Ooi, Yong Kai

“…Two-dimensional MoS2 is expected to possess unique properties and have great potential in many areas of study including optoelectronics, photocatalytic applications – due to its direct band gap when monolayers are isolated. There is a need for a scalable and efficient method to isolate nanosheets, however there are various methods which have drawbacks and limitations during the exfoliation process. …”
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Advancing the chemistry of phosphole by Ng, Kim Hong

“…This complex behaves in the same way as a standard Fischer carbenes when subjected to oxidation and hydrolysis. However, a completely different picture emerged from the reaction with neat styrene and alkynes.…”
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Spousal violence : espousing hope by Chua, Angeline Wei Ting, Hoong, Melissa Shuman, Lim, Sun Thai Sae Lim, Tan, Yi Xin

“…This is so that victims and perpetrators feel validated and supported if and when they want to seek help or comfort. This paper contains primary and secondary research that reveal our target audience’s attitudes towards and perceptions about spousal violence. …”
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Job search, expectations and preferences of accountancy and business undergraduates by Tan, Chia Yin, Tan, Lay Hua, Lim, Susan Choo Lian

“…The results also showed that both groups of undergraduates are realistic when it comes to searching for jobs as well as their expectations and preferences with reference to their first jobs. …”
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Efficient charging/discharging algorithm for battery storage system by Chow, Tze Hui

“…Then, a battery management system (BMS) is able to decide when to charge or discharge the battery energy storage system (BESS) based on the SOC level and power demand by the microgrid. …”
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Built to last : the global refugee regime by Ting, Yuanyi

“…Paradoxically, at a time when more countries than ever have ratified the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, the crisis of asylum has reached unseen epidemic proportions. …”
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Use of co-cultivation method to stimulate the production of antimicrobial natural products from mangrove microorganisms by Tan, Jin Wei

“…On the other hand, for co-cultivation in MM, more bioactive products were found when the co-cultivation with M. abscessus occurs during Early Phase (EP) of the actinomycetes’ growth. …”
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Magical realism and representations of the cold war in Southeast Asia by Lye, Kit Ying

“…However, while there are acknowledgements by scholars that religious myths and pre-existing animistic beliefs continue to influence the way that the indigenous people understand their worlds, Southeast Asian authors (unlike many of their postcolonial peers), do not actively employ magical realism in their exploration of history and civil unrest in their writings, and when they do, are not employed to the same degree as postcolonial authors in other regions. …”
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Sport volunteers' motivation and their life aspirations by Cheng, Rui Ting

“…This study suggested educators and policy makers to consider the important findings on the present study when grooming the future leaders of this society.…”
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The contemporary development of netball in Singapore by Divyashree Balakrishnan

“…However, it was as early as 1962, when the body organizing the sport was officially recognized as an association. …”
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Small range localization using wireless ultrasound sensor network by Tan, Eric Wee Shan

“…Another type of localization method, analytical localization, is also used and it involves the use of Triangulation and Trilateration. However, when ultrasound is introduced to the localization systems, noise was introduced and it can cause variations of the distance measurement readings from the sensors and renders the analytical localization methods to be producing inaccurate results. …”
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Negative obstacle detection using stereo vision by You, Zhiyong

“…Concepts of Binocular Stereo Vision come from our human vision system. When human eyes looking at certain objects, the reflection of light from the objects received by the eyes form images at the left and right retina. …”
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Stronger dielectric-elastomer grippers using spine-like bending structure by Heng, Kim Rui

“…The actuator finds equilibrium in bending when the pre-stretch is released and it can unfolds by the application of a voltage bias. …”
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Transition metal doped apatites as inert non-toxic pigments by Pang, Khin Yin

“…This project focused on transition metal doped hydroxyapatite, namely copper doped Ca and Sr hydroxyapatite, which produces a bright colouration when synthesized. The intensity of the colouration increases with an increase in copper content as well. …”
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Non-radio communication using mobile devices (screen-camera communication) by Koh, Wei Jun

“…One of which, would be the unpredictable light illuminations emitted from the environment when using the application. Another factor affecting the performance is the quality of mobile camera device. …”
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Regardless of race, language and religion : is discrimination non-existent in Singapore ? by Tan, Hui Min

“…Hypotheses: (H1) No significant Own-Race effect (ORE) reflected in physiological measures amongst participants when assessing own- and cross-race adults; (H2) Higher-order cognitive behavioural response should synchronize with physiological response [i.e. no ORE reflected in both automatic and controlled responses]; & (H3) No dissociation between immediate physiological responses and higher-order cognitive responses with regards to exposure to baby stimuli. …”
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Split Hopkinson bar tensile testing by Leong, Boaz Jia Hao

“…In addition, to analyze the effects of varying gauge lengths and geometry when under dynamic loading. Lastly, recommendations were proposed to improve the accuracy and quality of the experimental results together with the conclusion of the project.…”
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