Friction stir processing of Al-CNT composites by Du, Zhenglin, Tan, Ming-Jen, Guo, Jun-Feng, Wei, Jun

“…As for FSP of Al–CNT composites, the CNTs have been successfully dispersed with three FSP passes. …”
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Roles of inter-SWCNT junctions in resistive humidity response by Zhang, Kang, Zou, Jianping, Zhang, Qing

“…As a promising chemiresistor for gas sensing, the single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) network has not yet been fully utilized for humidity detection. In this work, it is found that as humidity increases from 10% to 85%, the resistance of as-grown SWCNT networks first decreases and then increases. …”
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Cobalt-Catalyzed Arylative Cyclization of Acetylenic Esters and Ketones with Arylzinc Reagents through 1,4-Cobalt Migration by Yan, Jianming, Yoshikai, Naohiko

“…1,4-Migrations of organopalladium and organorhodium species have been utilized for the development of various cascade reactions involving remote C–H bond activation. …”
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Robust Eye-Based Dwell-Free Typing by Liu, Yi, Lee, Bu-Sung, McKeown, Martin J.

“…Recently dwell-free eye-typing systems have been proposed, but can be vulnerable to common text entry problems, such as selection of the wrong letters. …”
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Self-assembly behavior of inclusion complex formed by β-cyclodextrin with α-aminopyridine by Zhao, Yanli, Liu, Yu

“…An inclusion complex (1) has been prepared by β-cyclodextrin with α-aminopyridine The result of X-ray crystallographic analyses showed that the α-aminopyridine molecules in the β-cyclodextrin cavities possess two opposite orientations, i.e. the amine group of α-aminopyridine pointing to the primary side (1a, occupancy: 41.2%) or the secondary side (1b, occupancy: 58.8%) of β-cyclodextrin, forming two scalelike supramolecular aggregations. …”
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Synthesis, characterization, self-assembly, and physical properties of 11-Methylbenzo[d]pyreno[4,5- b]furan by Xiao, Jinchong, Yang, Bo, Wong, Jen It, Liu, Yi, Wei, Fengxia, Tan, Ke Jie, Teng, Xue, Wu, Yuechao, Huang, Ling, Kloc, Christian, Boey, Freddy Yin Chiang, Ma, Jan, Zhang, Hua, Yang, Hui Ying, Zhang, Qichun

“…Synthesis, structure, and physical properties of a novel 11-methylbenzo[d]pyreno[4,5-b]furan (BPF) and its self-assembly in water have been reported. The performance of nanowire-based films in organic light-emitting diodes is much better than that of the thin film deposited by directly drop-coating BPF molecules in THF solution. …”
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Introduction. Post-Soviet censorship and regulation in Russia by Raspopina, Aleksandra

“…Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, several new laws have been passed that not only further restrict the work of journalists but also make it impossible to impartially cover the war. …”
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Does bankruptcy law prevent internalization of environmental costs: evidence from China by Li, Xingwei

“…The ‘polluter pays’ principle has been implemented by several pieces of environmental legislation in China as a means to confront the issue of liability in the case of bankrupt polluters. …”
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Borderlands: The edges of Europe [Conference abstract] by Leonardi, Paola

“…and I have found endless examples of families and communities that have been split by borders or who felt an affinity with “the other side”. …”
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Challenges of online collaborative learning among special needs university students by Hidayu Shafie, Ireena Nasiha Ibnu, Noori, Abdullah, Nurhilleny Rosly, Nadia Anuar, Nur Husna Serip Mohamad

“…However, a predominant disadvantage of online learning is the limited opportunity for students to have face to face interaction with educators and peers. In contrast to able-bodied students, online collaborative learning among special needs students (SNS) has not been closely examined and their experience has been minimally evidenced in the current body of literature. …”
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Environmental health risks and well-being among the Orang Asli in Peninsular Malaysia: a review by Yew, Wong Chin

“…Water-borne infections and other infectious diseases have been epidemiologically linked to these environmental conditions. …”
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Are spiritual, ethical, and eating qualities of poultry meat influenced by current and frequency during electrical water-bath stunning? by Hayat, Muhammad Nizam, Kumar, Pavan, Sazili, Awis Qurni

“…However, the introduction of new techniques such as electrical water bath stunning has been met with mixed reactions. Some religious scholars have banned the use of any stunning methods in religious slaughter, as halal status is believed to be compromised in cases where birds have been stunned to death before slaughter. …”
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A technique for measuring the density and complexity of understorey vegetation in tropical forests by Marsden, Stuart J., Fielding, Alan H., Mead, Claire, Hussin, M.Zakaria

“…The dense understorey regrowth after disturbance of tropical forests has been linked to serious declines in many understorey and terrestrial animal taxa. …”
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Shade-based control of Imperata cylindrica: tree fallows and cover crops by Macdicken, K. G., Hairiah, K., Otsamo, A., Duguma, B., Majid, N. M.

“…Forest plantations have been successfully used, particularly with the use of moderate to high tillage, weeding and fertilizer inputs to suppress Imperata growth. …”
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Prediction models for intradialytic hypotension in hemodialysis patients: a protocol for systematic review and critical appraisal by Li, Zifeng, Yang, Luhuan, Xi, Zuyang, Yi, Wen

“…The systematic review protocol for IDH prediction in hemodialysis patients has been registered with the International Platform of Registered Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocols (INPLASY2023110081, DOI: 10.37766/inplasy2023.11.0081). …”
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Sustainable utilisation of oil palm empty fruit bunch and perenniporia subtephropora for eco-friendly mycelium-based biofoam by Mohd Izan, Nur Liyana, Kamal Bahrin, Ezyana, Mohd Yusoff, Mohd Zulkhairi, Simarani, Khanom, Sharip, Nur Sharmila, Ariffin, Hidayah

“…Recently known as an alternative to expanded polystyrene foam (EPS), mycelium-based biofoam (MBF) has been introduced as a new technology foam. The desired traits of MBF are currently being studied by exploring various factors that can influence the end-product. …”
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Bridging perceptual gaps: designers vs. non-designers in urban wayfinding signage preferences by Zhou, Jialu, Ujang, Norsidah, Abd Manan, Mohd Shahrudin, Abdul Aziz, Faziawati

“…Although the functionality of wayfinding signage has been extensively studied, the perceptual differences between designers and non-designers have not been adequately explored. …”
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Understanding the conceptual framework of pad structural modification for disc brake squeal noise suppression based on system’s dynamic response. by Sulaiman, M. S., Abu Husain, N., Abu Bakar, A.R., Abdul Hamid, M. K., Ismail, N. H., Zakaria, K.

“…Brake squeal noise solutions have been an essential subject in the automotive industry. …”
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Implementation Of Authoritative Statement Of The Shafiite Madhhab In The Economic Legal Ruling In The State Of Kedah And State Of Penang by Dato' Dahaman @ Dahlan, Mohd Akram, Abdul Hamid, Solahuddin, Mohd Noor, Mohd Murshidi, Ahmad, Kamarudin

“…However, the findings also show the views of other schools, such as Hanafi, Maliki and Hanbali, have been taken into account in the determination of economic fatwa in both states. …”
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Approximate Analytical Methods in Double Parametric Form Of Fuzzy Numbers for Solving Fuzzy Partial Differential Equations (S/O 14188) by Jameel, Ali Fareed, Haji Man, Noraziah

“…Validation of the convergence of the solution of the constructed methods have been done either through comparison with exact solution or through residual error. …”
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