Conformable ultrasound breast patch for deep tissue scanning and imaging by Du, Wenya, Zhang, Lin, Suh, Emma, Lin, Dabin, Marcus, Colin, Ozkan, Lara, Ahuja, Avani, Fernandez, Sara, Shuvo, Ikra Iftekhar, Sadat, David, Liu, Weiguo, Li, Fei, Chandrakasan, Anantha P., Ozmen, Tolga, Dagdeviren, Canan

“…The in vitro studies and clinical trials reveal that the array using a piezoelectric crystal [Yb/Bi-Pb(In <jats:sub>1</jats:sub> <jats:sub>/2</jats:sub> Nb <jats:sub>1/2</jats:sub> )O <jats:sub>3</jats:sub> -Pb(Mg <jats:sub>1/</jats:sub> <jats:sub>3</jats:sub> Nb <jats:sub>2/3</jats:sub> )O <jats:sub>3</jats:sub> -PbTiO <jats:sub>3</jats:sub> ] (Yb/Bi-PIN-PMN-PT) exhibits a sufficient contrast resolution (~3 dB) and axial/lateral resolutions of 0.25/1.0 mm at 30 mm depth, allowing the observation of small cysts (~0.3 cm) in the breast. …”
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Piezoelectric single crystal based one-dimensional phased array for breast tissue imaging by Du, Wenya

“…In this thesis, I propose a conformable ultrasound breast patch (cUSBr-Patch) consisting of a one-dimensional (1D) phased array and a nature-inspired patch design, which offers large-area, deep tissue scanning and multi-angle, repeatable breast imaging while avoiding the drawbacks of conventional ultrasound imaging technologies. I used a Yb/Bi-doped PIN-PMN-PT single crystal as the active element due to its superior piezoelectric properties (d33 = 2,800 pC/N, εr = 7,000, k33 = 0.93). …”
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Two-phase immersion cooling for power dense printed circuit board converters by Ristic-Smith, A

“…A theoretical model and numerical solution method for boiling on pin fins is developed and used to design heat spreaders to increase the power dissipation per unit semiconductor area with minimal penalty on the converter volume. …”

Distribution system reliability assessment using Monte Carlo simulation techniques by Liang, Xin Ping.

“…As a distribution system is the vital link between the bulk system (generation and transmission combined) and the customers, the reliability of distribution system can be used to measure its performance in a highly competitive environment. …”
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Competition law and economic inequality by Zac, A

“…</p> <p>The thesis empirical findings support a link between competition law and enforcement and economic inequality via its relationship with the levels of competition. …”

Cortical evoked activity is modulated by the sleep state in a ferret model of tinnitus. A cross-case study by Milinski, L, Nodal, FR, Emmerson, MKJ, King, AJ, Vyazovskiy, VV, Bajo, VM

“…Animals that developed signs of tinnitus consistently developed sleep impairments, suggesting a link between the emergence of noise–induced hearing loss and/or tinnitus and sleep disruption. …”

Design an electronic controller for a remote transmission system by Tong, Seng Yip.

“…Communication between the two parts was made possible by an optical link.…”
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Achieving seamless and scalable ethernet networks using ethernet over SONET by Jape, Milind

“…This dissertation focuses on a new layer 2 mapping technology "Ethernet Over SONET", in which virtual concatenation and link capacity adjustment scheme have given the SONET a new lease of life around the world by extending Ethernet over Metropolitan area Network (MAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN).…”
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A balanced scorecard approach for wafer fab start-up. by Lye, Irene., Manas Banjan Mati., Yeo, Sock Khim.

“…This study on a Singapore based start-up wafer fab offers an insight on how the BSC measurement and management system approach is being introduced and implemented to link the different business performance drivers and metrics with business vision at a start-up environment.…”
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Exploratory research on tour packages : comparison of service quality of tour packages by regional and budget airlines by Cai, Jialing, Huang, Junyan, Koh, Pei Jia

“…An exploratory research to establish a link between the SERVQUAL model and the different components of a tour package. …”
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South Asia's trade policy : adopt East Asian approach by Rana, Pradumna Bickram

“…South Asian countries must adopt the East Asian approach of signing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to enhance market access and to link their economies to regional and global supply chains. …”
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Identities and inclusiveness: rethinking social cohesion by Wong, Yasmine

“…Identity politics has made salient the link between identities and social cohesion. Real solutions can emerge when a multi-pronged approach is taken to provide diverse communities with equal access, due recognition, and the opportunity to participate in creating a shared vision of inclusiveness and justice.…”
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A portable medical monitoring device by Ang, Zhiwei

“…In this project, student is expected to implement a mobile device (such as mobile phone or PDA) that monitors real time medical information via wireless link. The medical information includes electrocardiogram (ECG) signals, blood pressure, temperature, etc. …”
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Adsorption, desorption, and mobility of metsulfuron methyl in Malaysian agricultural soils by Abdullah, A. R., Sinnakkannu, S., Tahir, N. M.

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Effects of salinity and pre-exposure on acute cadmium toxicity to seabass, Lates calcarifer by Shazili, N.A.M.

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Infection spreading, detection and control in community networks by Yu, Yi, Xiao, Gaoxi

“…When infection detection and controlling methods such as link rewiring are adopted, the existence of community structures steadily helps improve the efficiency of infection detection and control, though having too many communities may not necessarily bring along additional benefits.…”
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Are customers willing to pay for corporate social responsibility? A study of individual-specific mediators by Yuen, Kum Fai, Thai, Vinh V., Wong, Yiik Diew

“…The objective of this study is to identify, specify, and examine variables that mediate the link between customers’ perceived level of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and their willingness to pay (WTP) premiums for CSR. …”
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Catalysis for CO2 activation reactions with light alkanes by Du, X

“…</p> <p>The results of DMR unfortunately did not indicate a promising future to link with Solar Thermal Heating due to the very high temperature required during the process. …”

The social determinants of mental health and disorder: evidence, prevention and recommendations by Kirkbride, JB, Anglin, DM, Colman, I, Dykxhoorn, J, Jones, PB, Patalay, P, Pitman, A, Soneson, E, Steare, T, Wright, T, Griffiths, SL

“…Relying as far as possible on high-quality evidence, we first map out the literature that supports a causal link between social determinants and later mental health outcomes. …”

Local-flexural interactive buckling of S690 high strength steel slender welded I-section columns: testing, modelling and design by Sun, Yao, Liang, Yating, Su, Andi, Zhao, Ou

“…A testing programme, adopting two S690 high strength steel slender welded I-sections, was firstly conducted and included initial geometric imperfection measurements and ten pin-ended column tests. The testing programme was accompanied by a numerical modelling programme, where finite element models were developed and validated against the test results and then employed to perform parametric studies to generate further numerical data over a wide range of cross-section dimensions and member effective lengths. …”
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