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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Cognitive training and mild cognitive impairment : a review by Chua, Xavier Cheng En, Seow, Jonathan Wei En, Tan, Huiting

“…Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is largely viewed as a pre-clinical stage in the trajectory of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) where the extent of cognitive decline is relatively mild, thus allowing for the application of earlier, more effective treatment. …”
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Oxidation of a P-C Bond under Mild Conditions by Ilić, Gordana, Gaguly, Rakesh, Petković, Milena, Vidović, Dragoslav

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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.…”

Cognitive and physical age gaps in relation to mild cognitive impairment and behavioral phenotypes by Yu Junhong, Ng, Ted Kheng Siang, Mahendran, Rathi

“…In the present study, we examined these age gaps in relation to behavioral phenotypes and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) among community-dwelling older adults. …”
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Mild and efficient C2-alkenylation of indoles with alkynes catalyzed by a cobalt complex by Ding, Zhenhua, Yoshikai, Naohiko

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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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Mildly reduced graphene oxide-Ag nanoparticle hybrid films for surface-enhanced Raman scattering by Li, Xiaocheng, Tay, Beng Kang, Li, Junshuai, Tan, Dunlin, Tan, Chong Wei, Liang, Kun

“…Large-area mildly reduced graphene oxide (MR-GO) monolayer films were self-assembled on SiO2/Si surfaces via an amidation reaction strategy. …”
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Global trends and hotspots of exercise interventions for mild cognitive impairment: A global bibliometric analysis by Yi, Qing, Wang, Shuo, Feng, Xiaowei, Liu, Xutao

“…Background: Exercise interventions for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) have been extensively studied. …”
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Global trends and hotspots of exercise interventions for mild cognitive impairment: A global bibliometric analysis by Yi, Qing, Wang, Shuo, Feng, Xiaowei, Liu, Xutao, Selvanayagam, Victor Selvarajah, Cheong, Jadeera Phaik Geok

“…Background: Exercise interventions for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) have been extensively studied. …”
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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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Factors affecting duration of SARS-Cov-2 viral shedding in mildly symptomatic patients isolated in a community facility by Cheng, Hui Mei, Zhao, Xiahong, Lim, Wei Shyann, Tan, Beatrice Jia Min, Tey, Hong Liang

“…Mildly symptomatic cases of Covid-19 in previously-well individuals form the majority of infections and also serve as potent vectors of transmission. …”
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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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Ortho-allylation of 1-arylpyrazoles with allyl phenyl ether via iron-catalyzed C-H bond activation under mild conditions by Asako, Sobi, Norinder, Jakob, Llies, Laurean, Yoshikai, Naohiko, Nakamura, Eiichi

“…An iron salt and a bipyridine-type ligand catalyze the ortho-allylation of 1-arylpyrazoles and congeners with allyl phenyl ether under mild conditions (0 °C). The ligand, an organozinc base, and the nature of the allylating reagent are crucial for the success of this reaction. …”
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