Hybrid K -means clustering and support vector machine method for via and metal line detections in delayered IC images by Cheng, Deruo, Shi, Yiqiong, Lin, Tong, Gwee, Bah-Hwee, Toh, Kar-Ann

“…From experiments on 50 SEM images of 1536 × 2048 pixels taken from fabricated IC chips (@TSMC 130-nm CMOS process), our proposed HKCSVM method achieves an F-score of 99.82% for via detection, and mean intersection over union of 94.44% and mean pixel accuracy of 95.83% for metal line detection, which are both superior to the reported approaches.…”
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Broadband strip-line ferromagnetic resonance spectroscopy of soft magnetic CoFeTaZr patterned thin films by Jin, Tian Li, Nongjai, R., Asokan, K., Ghosh, A., Aparnadevi, M., Suri, P., Piramanayagam, S. N., Gupta, Surbhi, Kumar, Durgesh

“…In particular, N+ implantation was observed to induce two phase formation with high and low coercivities. Broadband strip-line ferromagnetic resonance spectroscopy over wide range of frequency (8 – 20 GHz) was used to study the magnetization dynamics as a function of ion-beam dosage. …”
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Impact of co-morbid common mental disorder symptoms in people with epilepsy in Ethiopia on quality of life and functional disability: cohort study by Tsigebrhan, R, Medhin, G, Belina, M, Newton, C, Hanlon, C

“…Structural equation modelling (SEM) was employed to examine direct and indirect pathways linking co-morbid CMD symptoms with QoL or functional disability.…”

Development of communication links between unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and UAV traffic management (UTM) systems via the cellular network by Holmberg, Carl Oswald

“…This link developed, was made to display UAV tracking capabilities in real-time via the internet, by leveraging on the UAV’s connection with a cloud database over the mobile data networks. …”
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Phenotypic screen of sixty-eight colorectal cancer cell lines identifies CEACAM6 and CEACAM5 as markers of acid-resistance by Michl, J, White, B, Monterisi, S, Bodmer, W, Swietach, P

“…Here, we report pH-related phenotypes of sixty-eight colorectal cancer (CRC) cell lines by measuring i) extracellular acidification as a readout of acid production by fermentative metabolism and ii) growth of cell biomass over a range of extracellular pH (pHe) levels as a measure of the acid sensitivity of proliferation. …”

Utilization of biomass pectin polymer to build high efficiency electrode architectures with sturdy construction and fast charge transfer structure to boost sodium storage performan... by Zhao, Jing, Yang, Xu, Zhang, Yu, Loh, Xian Jun, Hu, Xiaodong, Chen, Gang, Du, Fei, Yan, Qingyu

“…Herein, we proposed a strategy of using biomass pectin polymer to build an electrode architecture with a sturdy construction and fast charge transfer structure. …”
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Externally Tunable, Low Power Electrostatic Control of Cell Adhesion with Nanometric High‐k Dielectric Films by Leon, Victor J., Blanc, Baptiste, Sonnert, Sophia D., Varanasi, Kripa K.

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The iHealth-T2D study, prevention of type 2 diabetes amongst South Asians with central obesity and prediabetes: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Kasturiratne, Anuradhani, Khawaja, Khadija I., Ahmad, Sajjad, Siddiqui, Samreen, Shahzad, Khurram, Athauda, Lathika K., Jayawardena, Ranil, Mahmood, Sara, Muilwijk, Mirthe, Batool, Tayyaba, Burney, Saira, Glover, Matthew, Palaniswamy, Saranya, Bamunuarachchi, Vodathi, Panda, Manju, Madawanarachchi, Suren, Rai, Baldeesh, Sattar, Iqra, Silva, Wnurinham, Waghdhare, Swati, Jarvelin, Marjo-Riitta, Rannan-Eliya, Ravindra P., Gage, Heather M., van Valkengoed, Irene G. M., Valabhji, Jonathan, Frost, Gary S., Loh, Marie, Wickremasinghe, Ananda R., Kooner, Jaspal S., Katulanda, Prasad, Jha, Sujeet, Chambers, John C.

“…Secondary endpoints at 1 and 3 years are the following: (i) physical measures: waist circumference, weight and blood pressure; (ii) lifestyle measures: smoking status, alcohol intake, physical activity and dietary intake; (iii) biochemical measures: fasting glucose, insulin and lipids (total and HDL cholesterol, triglycerides); and (iv) treatment compliance. …”
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LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 hollow structures as high-performance cathodes for lithium-ion batteries by Zhou, Liang, Zhao, Dongyuan, Lou, David Xiong Wen

“…Built to last: Uniform LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 hollow microspheres and microcubes (see picture; scale bars: 1 μm) with nanosized building blocks have been synthesized by a facile impregnation method followed by a simple solid-state reaction. …”
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Re-thinking arts engagement in COVID-19: findings from a hybrid-delivered participatory arts intervention for Singapore's older adults by Yam, Jodie

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Periodontal disease and serum uric acid levels in the absence of metabolic syndrome: is there a link? A study on a sample of Cameroonian adults by Nkeck, JR, Ndjoh, JJ, Meyo Mvondo, GF, Eko Ondoa, M, Takam, O, Mbouna, SFM, Tcheutchoua Nzokou, D, Tchuisseu-Kwangoua, LA, Momo, CBY, Ekouelkoum Ngoude, JX, Chemgne, MI, Ama Moor, VJ

“…There appears to be no link between SUA and overall periodontal status in this population. …”

Edible Bird's Nest treatment effects on subchondral bone and articular cartilage changes and synovial fluid proteome profiles in an osteoarthritis rabbit model by Syed Sulaiman, Sharifah Zakiah

“…Numerous natural products including Edible Bird’s Nest (EBN) have been studied extensively in order to create potential therapies for inflammatory disorders such as arthritis. …”
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Mechanisms of weight loss after obesity surgery by Akalestou, Elina, Miras, Alexander D., Rutter, Guy A., le Roux, Carel W.

“…Weight loss was initially attributed to decreased energy absorption from the gut but has since been linked to reduced appetitive behavior and potentially increased energy expenditure. …”
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Defining the Existence of Housing Submarkets for Terraced Properties in Johor Bahru by Lim Wen Xin, Wendy, Burhan, Burhaida, Mohd Diah, Mohd Lizam

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When Do Investors Freak Out? Machine Learning Predictions of Panic Selling by Elkind, Daniel, Kaminski, Kathryn, Lo, Andrew W., Siah, Kien Wei, Wong, Chi Heem

“…We find that a disproportionate number of households make panic sales when there are sharp market downturns, a phenomenon we call ‘freaking out.’ …”
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The evaluation of blast resistance and submergence tolerance of new breeding rice (Oryza sativa L.) lines developed through 4-way marker-assisted breeding by Selvia Dewi Pohan, Noor Liyana Sukiran, Nur Sakinah Mohd Yusri, Shakirah Mohammad Nahar, Jamsari, Jamsari, Noraziyah Abd Aziz Shamsudin

“…Consequently, a submergence tolerance test was carried out to assess the tolerance level of breeding lines to submergence over 14 days of vegetative development, following the submergence tolerance test standard. …”
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Unveiling the impacts of climate change and human activities on land-use evolution in ecologically fragile urbanizing areas: a case study of China's Central Plains Urban Agglomerat... by Jiang, Zhimeng, Li, Yan, Wu, Hao, Mohamed Shariff, Abdul Rashid, Zhou, Han, Fan, Kaixuan

“…However, these dynamics remain inadequately explored in terms of their evolution over space and time. In this study, we used a combination of CA-Markov and Coupling coordinated models to analyze the impacts of climate change and human activities on land–use evolution in China's Central Plains Urban Agglomeration (CPUA) from 2000 to 2060. …”
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Three essays on national and organizational cultures by Kawasaki, Shota

“…In Chapter 1, I conduct a narrative review of cross-cultural differences concerning three main themes in the management literature: 1) individual attitudes and behaviors (e.g., job satisfaction, organizational commitment), 2) employees’ experiences (e.g., feedback, organizational justice), and 3) interpersonal experiences (e.g., leadership, teams) in the organizations. Reviewing over 700 empirical studies, I illustrate a trend in the cross-cultural management research and identify key findings and insights about the effects of national cultures. …”
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Intervention strategies to enhance food safety certification adoption among farmers in Malaysia: A system dynamics approach by Mohd Shahir, Omar, Cheng, Jack Kie, Ahmad Afif, Ahmarofi, Muhammad Fakhrul, Yusuf

“…Based on insights from 30 experts in the agriculture industry with over five years of experience in Malaysia, out of 33 identified elements, only 22 elements influence the adoption as influencing the adoption of food safety certification. …”
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UMP jalin kerjasama strategik dengan Piri Reis University, Turkiye by Mohd Ferdaus, Musa

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