Simulation of suppression of vortex breakdown over delta wings by vortex filament method by Lewpiriyawong Nuttawut.

“…The purpose of perturbing the vortex core is to delay or suppress vortex breakdown over delta wings.…”
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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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Unravelling the economic impact of climate change in Vietnam's Mekong River Delta and Southeast region by Hai, Do Huu, Nam, Vu Quynh, Samadhiya, Ashutosh, Kumar, Anil, Gupta, Sumit, Jagtap, Sandeep

“…Firstly, the escalating sea levels significantly jeopardize residential and agricultural land in the Mekong River Delta (1). Secondly, while wildfires inflict damage on forestry in both the Mekong River Delta and the Southeast area, their overall impact is deemed negligible (2). …”
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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

Investigation of wing rock on delta wing part 1 : flow field and hydrodynamic force analysis by Gan, Calvin Cheng Rui

“…All modern fighter jets incorporate the use of the delta wing in the aircraft design to reduce wave drag and enhance flight performance at supersonic speeds. …”
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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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Community profiling of the intestinal microbial community of juvenile Hammerhead Sharks (Sphyrna lewini) from the Rewa Delta, Fiji by Juste-Poinapen, Natacha M. S., Yang, Lu, Ferreira, Marta, Poinapen, Johann, Rico, Ciro

“…Fourteen juvenile scalloped hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna lewini; SHS) were captured between November and December 2014 in the Rewa Delta in Fiji, and assessed for intestinal microflora characterisation using 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing by Illumina Miseq. …”
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Minimum input sensitivity of high-order multi-stage sigma–delta modulator with first-order front-end by Ong, C. K., Siek, Liter, Ng, L. S.

“…Employing multi-stage sigma–delta modulators has provided an effective means of eliminating stability problems while achieving highresolution analog-to-digital conversion. …”
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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. …”

First nosocomial cluster of COVID-19 due to the Delta variant in a major acute care hospital in Singapore: investigations and outbreak response by Lim, Wei Yen, Tan, Glorijoy Shi En, Htun, Htet Lin, Phua, Hwee Pin, Kyaw, Win Mar, Guo, Huiling, Cui, Lin, Mak, Tze Minn, Poh, Bee Fong, Wong, Judith Chui Ching, Setoh, Yin Xiang, Ang, Brenda Sze Peng, Chow, Angela Li Ping

“…All infections were of the Delta variant. Ventilation studies showed turbulent air flow and swabs from air exhaust filters were positive for SARS-CoV-2. …”
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Conserved longitudinal alterations of anti-S-protein IgG subclasses in disease progression in initial ancestral Wuhan and vaccine breakthrough Delta infections by Goh, Yun Shan, Fong, Siew-Wai, Hor, Pei Xiang, Siti Naqiah Amrun, Lee, Cheryl Yi-Pin, Young, Barnaby Edward, Chia, Po Ying, Tambyah, Paul A., Kalimuddin, Shirin, Pada, Surinder, Tan, Seow-Yen, Sun, Louisa Jin, Chen, Mark I-Cheng, Leo, Yee-Sin, Lye, David C., Ng, Lisa F. P., Renia, Laurent

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A pile of ghosts: a cinematic heterotopia of spectral urbanization by Raidel, Ella

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An analysis of roadside particulate matter pollution and population exposure over the Pearl River Delta region of China under clear-sky condition using new ultra-high-resolution PM2.5 satellite-retrieval algorithms by Wu, Yi, Lee, Harry Fung, Deng, Ruru, Yim, Steve Hung Lam

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

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