Stratus cluster scheduler: enhancing cloud efficiency and reducing costs in VM deployment by Kho, Marcus Han Kiat

“…As obtained from the results, it was shown that Stratus consolidated the tasks into a small number of VMs, hence reducing the overall up-time of the VMs by about 99% as compared to the baseline, which improves resource utilization efficiency and reduces operational costs. These findings point to the potential of Stratus to address critical inefficiencies in managing resources on the cloud. …”
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AI-based limited data spectrum sensing for cognitive radio networks by Liu, Jianqiao

“…By simulating the entire signal transmission process multiple times, characteristic values corresponding to energy, power and cycle stability are collected, combined for different frequency domain environments and used to train targeted AI models, which can improve the recognition accuracy of the idle frequency domain with limited data. The findings underscore the potential of deep learning to revolutionize spectrum management and utilization.…”
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Investigation of electrochemistry of vitamin K1-lipid emulsion films deposited on electrode surface in the presence and absence of nafion multilayers. by Poh, Hwee Ling.

“…The analysis and mechanisms deduced from the results in this experiment are in agreement with the earlier findings on vitamin K1’s electrochemical behavior.…”
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Cross-cultural differences in the preference for brand prominence of luxury products. by Chen, Crystal Wanjing., Heng, Michelle Jia Xin., Koh, Yu Han.

“…A total of 140 useful survey responses were collected by the distribution of a self-administered survey through convenience sampling. Findings revealed that the motivations which influenced the preference for brand prominence were the need to be fashionable and the need for status. …”
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Simulation and visualisation of perching manoeuvres by Goo, Yik Wen.

“…Nevertheless, the versatility of DSix in accepting various modifications to the perching simulation was useful in finding the trends arising from different perching conditions. …”
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Apportionment methods in collective sales by Lin, Qinglian.

“…There are various ways of distributing the sales proceeds. However, finding the best apportionment method or the fairest method is crucial in order to get 80% (or 90%) or more owners to agree to sell their properties collectively. …”
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Emotional connectivity in branded entertainment and the gender divide. by Chee, Shona Ee Lin., Phang, Zhi Yuan., Low, Reuben Kok Cherng.

“…Independent t-tests and ANOVA tests were then conducted to analyse the significance level of the results. Our findings confirmed the link between branded entertainment and increased levels of emotional connectivity with these brands. …”
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Selection and optimization of scaffold materials to facilitate cellular response of C2C12 myoblasts. by Chia, Shermain Theng Xin.

“…Results obtained for the fibrin gels supported the hypothesis that there is a direct correlation between increased proliferation and attachment, change in cell morphology and substrate stiffness. However, findings from Agarose gel-based substrate were less consistent. …”
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Predictive elements of the stock market in the foothball industry. by Seek, Kah Hoe., Tay, Henry Yong Qiang., Wong, Tracee Sze Wah.

“…Additionally, we categorized our data into different competitions namely; domestic league, domestic cups and international competitions. In our findings, we identified that results from the domestic league have the strongest influence on stock returns as its beta is approximately five times more than the other two independent variables. …”
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A study on factors affecting receptivity to traditional chinese medicine In Singapore. by Chu, Hui Wen., Liu, Jia., Tan, Pei Ting.

“…The identified factors were further grouped into five constructs namely credibility, social support, clinic features, promotional means and clinic image. Our research findings showed credibility as the most important construct, followed by social support, in affecting the non- and rare users’ receptivity to TCM. …”
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Sorptive properties of biofilm matrix for heavy metal sequestering by Elisa Tiaras

“…Despite polysaccharide quantification and protein quantification that did not indicate significant differences between the 4 strains, further findings from proteomics analysis may provide a greater insight to how Pel and Psl affect the biofilm.…”
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Predictors of weight loss in overweight Singaporean males in the Singapore Adult Metabolism Study (SAMS). by Tay, Yu Juan.

“…Baseline Disinhibition was also marginally associated with weight loss (p=0.06, B=-0.422). These findings suggest that by looking at the Disinhibition scores and gym session attendance, we can predict weight loss for overweight male participants in Singapore.…”
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Perceptions of females participating in a perceived ‘masculine sport’ : dragon boat by Vijaikumar Rangabashayam

“…Therefore, the Athletic Identity of an individual is a relevant factor in the perception of female athletes participating in Dragon Boat. These findings lead to the discussion of potential barriers posed by the perceptions on females participating in the sport of Dragon Boat. …”
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Quasi-uniform codes and information inequalities using group theory by Eldho Kuppamala Puthenpurayil Thomas

“…We then address the question of finding linear inequality violators for n = 5 and obtain the smallest group violators of two linear inequalities. …”
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Various factors affecting human performance in a computerised environment by Ang, Kah Eng, Neo, Aik Keong, Pang, Soh Chui

“…Chapter 6 summarises the survey findings, as well as analysing the results. From the analysis, majority of the results obtained is in consistent with the literature reviewed. …”
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Age-related functional compensation in novelty and relational encoding of scenes : a brain activation and functional connectivity study by Leow, Dayton Wei Yang

“…However, functional connectivity results generally revealed an age-related increase in IFG-hippocampus/parahippocampus functional connectivity for both novelty and relational encoding of scenes, which served a compensatory function for high performing older adults. The present findings pose theoretical contribution to the research in aging.…”
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A study of the roles of colour and shape in the perception of perfume by Chan, Wei Wen, Chow, Aileen Ooi Leng, Fong, Chui Jin

“…Implications for the findings and suggestions for future research will also be discussed.…”
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Characterization of progesterone receptor isoform-selective activities of progesterone receptor modulators in breast cancer cells. by Leo, Joyce Ching Li.

“…This study suggest that the effects of PRMs is pathway-selective: antiprogestins mediated growth-inhibitory effect through both PR-A and PR-B but antiprogestins mediated distinct effects on cell morphology, focal adhesion and the expression of cell adhesion genes in cells expressing either PR-A or PR-B. Moreover, findings in this study imply that the functional difference between PR-A and PR-B are PR ligand-dependent. …”
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Experimental and numerical investigation of expanding tubes by Ravindrababu Suraj

“…A recommendation was made to use tubes with moderate thickness and high expansion ratio based upon the findings of Taguchi’s method of experiments method. …”
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Political market imperfections and the political incentives for the provision of social services : a case study of two states in India by Taisha Grace Antony

“…Using macroeconomic data from 1961 to 20 I I, this thesis undertakes a case study on two states in India - Kerala and Uttar Pradesh- to demonstrate that a state with better informed voters, political competition among two credible political parties, as well as voters who are less ethnically fragmented on policy issues, is likely to be more efficient in its public expenditure policies than a state made up of relatively uninformed voters, non-credible political competition among multiple parties, and a highly ethnically divided population . These findings have significant implications for policy implementation, and need to be addressed in order to effectively reform the provision of essential social services.…”
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