El futuro. by Tan, Wendy Shan Wei.

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Bella's empowerment - why the twilight saga is not anti-feminist. by See, Shawn Kai Sheng.

“…Meyer delineates how caught in between the fantastical world of these mythical arch-enemies, Bella, a weak and hapless human, successfully navigates and plots her own path such that by the end of the series supernatural hostilities are buried and Bella is able to create her very own happily ever after.…”
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Is Xi Jinpin reshaping the PLA? by Yoon, Sukjoon

“…This Radical change is intended to allow the PLA to respond better to external threats, especially in dispute maritime domains. …”
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On a problem of El-Zahar and Erdős by Nguyen, T, Scott, A, Seymour, P

“…This is a question raised by El-Zahar and Erdős in 1986, and remains open. If so, then at least there should be two anticomplete subgraphs both with large minimum degree, and that is one of our results.…”

Lessons from the Field: Timor-Leste and El Niño by Foo, Yen Ne

“…Timor-Leste’s response to the El Niño emergency in 2015-16 has exposed the challenges ahead as climate-induced disasters become commonplace in the future.…”
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Spatio-temporal variations and El Niño modulation of meteorological droughts in Malaysia by Zakaria, Nurul Ain Basirah, Tangang, Fredolin, Salimun, Ester, Amirudin, Abdul Azim, Xiang, Chung Jing, Juneng, Liew, Tan, Mou Leong, Zulkafli, Zed, Marzuki, Marzuki, Santisirisomboon, Jerasorn, Akhir, Mohd Fadzil, Abdullah, Muhamammad Firdaus Ammar, Jamaluddin, Ahmad Fairudz, Mohd, Mohd Syazwan Faisal

“…The positive Indian Ocean Dipole (pIOD) strengthened the effects of El Niño but it itself had no significant influence on the droughts. …”

Sound absorption of microperforated panel made from polylactic acid (PLA) by Chin, Desmond Daniel Vui Sheng, Yahya, Musli Nizam, Che Din, Nazli, Nur Aisyah, Mohamad Nazam, Keng, Yinn Wong, Asyraf, M. R. M., Sekar, Vignesh

“…In this study, 3D printing method was utilized to produce MPP using PLA as the material. The sound absorption performance of PLA MPP was compared to steel MPP, which served as the benchmark. …”
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Streamlining electronic reporting of serious adverse events (SAEs) using the REDCap data collection system: the eSAE Project by Black, J, Julier, P, Eldridge, L, Barber, V

“…This functionality ‘The eSAE Project’ is now an active project for all of our new trials where data collection is undertaken using the REDCap system.…”

Breaking boundaries in biodegradable packaging: a comprehensive review on magnetic alignment of iron-cellulose in PLA by Siti Hajar, Omar, Mohd Aizudin, Abd Aziz, Saiful Azhar, Saad, Khairuddin, Md Isa, Nur Amira Fatihah, Bashari, Muhammad Auni, Hairunnaja

“…This review paper explores the transformative potential of incorporating iron-coated cellulose into polylactic acid (PLA) composite films, presenting a comprehensive analysis of the advancements, implications, and challenges associated with this innovative approach. …”
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The effect of fused deposition modeling parameters (FDM) on the mechanical properties of polylactic acid (PLA) printed parts by Ahmad, Mohd Nazri, Ishak, Mohamad Ridzwan, Zulkafle Hannah, Muhammad Zulfikri

“…This study examined the effect of four crucial process variables on the tensile strength of polylactic acid (PLA) samples: infill density, printing speed, build orientation, and layer thickness. …”
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Mechanical properties and flammability analysis of wood fiber filled polylactic acid (PLA) composites using additive manufacturing by Siddiqui, Vasi Uddin, Yusuf, J., Sapuan, S.M., Hasan, Mohammad Zaid, Mudah Bistari, Muhammad Muawwidzah, Mohammadsalih, Zaid G.

“…In the flammability test, wood/PLA bio-composites were ignited easily with reduced smoke production compared to the neat PLA. …”
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Physical, mechanical and thermal properties of novel bamboo/kenaf fiber-reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) hybrid composites by Khan, Abir, Salit @ Sinon, Mohd Sapuan, Zainudin, E.S., Zuhri, M.Y.M.

“…This study investigates the physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of bamboo (BF) and kenaf (KF) fiber-reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) hybrid composites. Three hybrid (30BF-70KF, 50BF-50KF, and 70BF-30KF) and two non-hybrid (BF-PLA and KF-PLA) composites were developed through twin screw extrusion and compression molding techniques. …”
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In vitro bioactivity and biocompatibility assessment of PCL/PLA–scaffolded mesoporous silicate bioactive glass: role of boron activation by Md. Zain, Siti Khalijah, Sazali, Ezza Syuhada, Ghoshal, Sib Krishna, Hisam, Rosdiyana

Effect of alkaline treatment on the thermo-physicochemical and mechanical properties of biochar powder/Washingtonia robusta fibers/PLA hybrid biocomposites by Dembri, Isma, Belaadi, Ahmed, Lekrine, Abdelaziz, Jawaid, Mohammad, Ismail, Ahmad Safwan, Ghernaout, Djamel

“…In this work hybrid composites fabricated using polylactic acid (PLA) matrix reinforced with short plant fibers from the Washingtonia robusta (WR) palm tree and biochar powder (BC) with grain diameters less than 0.6 μm obtained from WR palm waste after carbonization at 300 °C. …”
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Utilizing food waste and thermoplastic starch (TPS) in 3D printed PLA formulations for sustainable and customizable controlled delivery systems by Wang, Liwen

“…One promising approach involves integrating food waste with polylactic acid (PLA) for use in 3-dimension printing (3DP). Despite its extensive utility, PLA suffers from slow degradation rate which can take up to a few years. …”
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Experimental and multiscale analysis of volume fraction effects in tensile properties of recycled PLA-PDA/kenaf fiber 3D printing filament composites by Hamat, Sanusi, Ishak, M.R., Salit @ Sinon, Mohd Sapuan, Yidris, N., Hussin, M.S., Showkat Ali, S.A., Ibrahim, M.

“…Recognizing the inherent limitations of recycled PLA (rPLA), this research employs a unique method of coating rPLA with dopamine (DA) and reinforcing it with kenaf fibers (KF) at various weight fractions, introducing a novel multiscale modeling approach to address the challenges of interfacial bonding and tensile performance in recycled polymers. …”
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Influences of East Asian winter monsoon and El Niño-southern oscillation variability on the Kuroshio intrusion to the South China Sea over the past 60 years by Lin, Ke, Han, Tao, Zhang, Yilin, Shen, Chuan-Chou, Lee, Shih-Yu, Wang, Jingyu, Mohtar, Ahmad T., Huang, Kuo-Fang, Chiang, Hong-Wei, Chen, Yue-Gau, Wang, Xianfeng

“…The impact of the East Asian winter monsoon (EAWM) on Dongsha δ18Oc was more pronounced during the 1970s and 1980s and after the early 2000s, while the influence of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) on Dongsha δ18Oc was higher between the 1980s and 1990s. …”
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Do behavioral drivers matter for healthcare decision-making during crises? A study of low-income women in El Salvador during the COVID-19 pandemic by Lara, Pedro B., Daga, Giuliana, Kossuth, Lajos, Boo, Florencia L.

“…This study analyzes the association between four behavioral predictors—internal locus of control, impatience, optimism bias, and aspirations—and healthcare decisions among low-income women in El Salvador, controlling for other factors. We find positive associations between internal locus of control and preventive health behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Strengthening climate resilience: Urban water technologies for heat-resilient physical infrastructure in Southeast Asia cities amidst extreme temperature events and El Nino challenges by Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan, Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan, Goh, Kai Chen, Goh, Hui Hwang, Zhang, Dongdong, Jiang, Meihui, Dai, Wei, Ali, Imran, Othman, Mohd. Hafiz Dzarfan, Aziz, Faissal, Anouzla, Abdelkader, Haddout, Soufiane, Christia Meidiana, Christia Meidiana

“…In the face of escalating climate change impacts, Southeast Asia is witnessing a growing urgency to fortify regional cities against extreme temperatures and the exacerbating effects of El Niño events. This work delves into the role of urban water technologies in bolstering heat-resilient infrastructure across the region. …”

Across the conceptual divide? Chinese migration policies seen through historical and comparative lenses by van Dongen, Els

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