Functional modules of the human brain from resting-state fMRI by Long, Hongquan

“…However, whether functional connectivity of male and female brain are different has not been explored so far. By studying the functional connectivity, we are able to identify some specific regions with known functional brain systems. …”
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Something other than the absence of sound by Tay, Audrey Aik Ling

“…This project is an attempt to recreate different visual experiences that have been inspired by my explorations of certain aspects of silences we encounter in our everyday lives. …”
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Paper-based microfluidic device : serial dilution application by Tan, Eng Kiat

“…Characterization of paper and fluid flow in paper had been covered to give better understanding in the wicking process. …”
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Cheatsheet : the right way to learn by Loh, Wan Teng

“…The pursuit of higher educational level and better grades has been ingrain in many, perpetrated by the “kiasu-ness” (fear of losing) of Singaporeans. …”
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Small range localization using wireless ultrasound sensor network by Tan, Eric Wee Shan

“…Object localization and tracking problems in WSNs have been capturing quite a lot of attention lately. Electronics future of precision had prompted the need to achieve higher localization accuracy, smallest form factor and lower cost price. …”
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ADC architectures for low power analog machine learning by David Bose, Christin

“…However, the major bottleneck in speed and energy efficiency of those systems has been the conversion of the analog data to the digital domain for multiplication with learned weights. …”
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Ratiometric fluorescence detection of ferric ion based on the nanohybrid of graphene quantum dots and semiconducting polymer nanoparticle by Liang, Chenxi

“…A ratiometric fluorescence sensor has been constructed through mixing amine graphene quantum dots (amine-GQDs) of green fluorescence PFO-DBT-F127 polymers of red fluorescence to detect ferric ions. …”
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Cell charactetization in differnet regions of the native annulus fibrous in a porcine intervetebral disc model through cell sorting and molecular analysis by Teo, Tong

“…The factors that lead to low back pain are complex, there has been more evidence that shows that intervertebral disc degeneration serves as a major contributor leading to the destabilization of the spinal motion segment hence resulting in pain and disability. …”
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Real time analysis of social behavior from video and kinect recordings by Ramasamy, Pandi Ramesh

“…Finally,analysis will be performed using pattern recognition algorithms and machine learning classifiers to detect the emotion of the subject.In this project,machine learning classifiers such as K-nearest neighbors,Naive Bayes and C4.5 Decision tree learning has been used. The prime aim is to pin point the most seemly machine learning classifier for obtaining highest accuracy for classification.…”
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Preparation of carbon/transition metal dichalcogenide hybrids for water-related applications by Chen, Bo

“…To address multiple problems in modification of carbon-based materials, this thesis has been organized into separate chapters according to the material used and the technique developed. …”
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Selective tropical fruit waste component exhibiting adipocyte differentiation inhibition, a future anti-obesity therapeutic strategy by Asyifah Mohamed Rashid

“…The rising side effects of existing synthetic drugs used to medically treat obesity have also been concerning and the need for alternative measures of treatment is greatly in demand. …”
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Productivity improvement for smart manufacturing systems by Sundararaman Manoj

“…The queue ratio concept shows a significant improvement in the fab throughput, and thus the objective of production system under stochastic conditions has been achieved.…”
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Social inequality and democracy by Keh, Yi Ling, Leong, Kwong Chuin, Leong, Kwong Shuo

“…In recent years, more attention has been placed on the effects of culture on democracy. …”
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Development of a low power motion tracking wireless node for IoT applications by Christina, Grace

“…Motion tracking technology offers the ability to detect and record movements of an object or human. This technology has been widely used in many fields such as gaming industry, sports and biomedical. …”
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Mef2c regulates the morphology and synapse formation of cerebellar Purkinje cells by Poon, Dennis Jun Jie

“…Mef2c is an activity-dependent transcription factor that has been shown to play a role during the development of the vascular and nervous systems. …”
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GUI development for power substation monitoring system by Lim, Sean Yang Wen

“…Graphical user interface (GUI) has been around for a long time and has come quite a far bit from the 1970s. …”
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Machine learning algorithm for electroencephalography (EEG) based brain signal analysis by Teo, Jeffrey Eng Hock

“…The first stage involves the extraction of features in the alpha and beta band, from data that have been collected. The feature extracted is Discrete Wavelet Transform approximate coefficient at level 1. …”
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Analysis of composite bonded joints by Chui, Christopher Shao Liang

“…The advantage of using adhesive bonding over mechanical fasteners includes better strength to weight ratio, greater design flexibility, ease of manufacturing and crucially preventing the formation of stress concentrators during the drilling which promotes premature failure. Thus, there has been an increased us of adhesive joints in the aerospace industry for manufacturing and repair purposes. …”
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Robotic manipulation of microscopic objects using multiple laser-driven fingertips by Quang, Minh Ta

“…Though much progress has been obtained in the research and development of robotic manipulation recently, it is still difficult to reproduce such achievement in the micro-world as the study of micro-manipulation opens up new research and technological issues which diverge from traditional robotic manipulation. …”
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Where ‘peripheral’ becomes central : examining the transnational life and activism of shirin fozdar in the early twentieth century asia by Chua, Yi Lin

“…Feminist and women’s movements in Asia have been the subject of growing scholarly interest in the last two decades. …”
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