Essays on the dynamics of the U.S. real exchange rate by Li, Yingzhu

“…Subsequent structural form analysis shows that only relative productivity shock has a significant long-run impact on the U.S. real exchange rate. Forecast error variance decomposition also shows that while transitory shocks and relative fiscal policy shock account for more than two thirds of short-run movements in the U.S. real exchange rate, relative productivity shock dominates its long-run fluctuations. …”
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Quantifying the energy consumption of the water use cycle by Cardenes Trujillo, I

“…Secondly, it incorporates detailed energy costs into short and long-term water resources management and planning. …”

Strain relaxation in SiGe/Si heteroepitaxy by Wong, Lydia Helena

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Recognition of human hand gestures and its application to human-robot interaction by Yin, Xiaoming.

“…Migrating the natural means that humans employ to communicate with each other, such as speech and gestures, into Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) has been a long-term attempt.…”
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Capacity optimization and expansion in a multiple-product manufacturing system with complex flow by Meng, Kai

“…In this thesis, a production line that faces increasing demand, long makespan and product cycle times, high WIP and a lack of production capacity is examined. …”
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Understanding the information needs of Singapore marketing managers for making strategic decisions by Lee, Joseph Siew Hoong.

“…It is by venturing abroad and by redirecting internationally, there would be more long term opportunities for optimal growth. Although there will be more emerging markets internationally, but along its course, Singapore organizations will also be fraught with threats of more intense competition arising from the rapid economic growth of the neighboring countries.…”
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Inferior market performance of initial public offerings issued by family firms : myth or reality? by Lee, Jimmy Kiat Bee., Ng, Tuck Whye., Wong, Manquan.

“…Analysis of the information was conducted on both the short- and long-run.…”
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Consumer preferences in air travel : an application of conjoint analysis. by Leoh, Chay Hoon., Leow, Isabelle Hui Fen., Tee, Hwee Teng.

“…Examines the most important attribute perceived by both short-haul and long-haul travellers using conjoint analysis and these two groups were compared based on the values attached to the attributes. …”
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Community building : ASEAN's millstone? by Muthiah Alagappa

“…ASEAN integration and community building should remain long-term aspirations for decades to come.…”
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Geopolitics and Technology – US-China Competition : The Coming Decoupling? by Triolo, Paul

“…Locked in a long-term competition around advanced technologies, the US is using outdated policy tools to slow China’s rise as a technology power. …”
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A study of the conditions that facilitate teacher development in some Singapore schools by Chew, Alistair Martyn Khean En.

“…As the conditions involved are better examined in schools with stable populations and environments, the study focussed mainly on two schools with established cultures and traditions, and a core of long-serving teachers. In addition, three other schools with different characteristics were included for comparison and contrast.…”
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Indonesia's 2060 net-zero ambition: the challenges ahead by Sembiring, Margareth

“…At the same time, short- to medium-term realities, and a lack of public trust may derail the long-term sustainability vision.…”
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Finite element simulation of residual circulation in Johor Strait by Tou, Kwok Woon.

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Fast MRI Reconstruction : parallel imaging and partial K-space reconstruction by Zhang, Zheng

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Android tablet game development for dementia patient by Soh, Wei Shu

“…Given the rapid aging of population, there will be a tremendous increasing number of people suffering with mental disabilities like dementia. The need of long-term care for people suffering from dementia is necessary as it is one of the key reasons of disability and assistance among the elderly globally. …”
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Development of prognosis scheme for permanent magnet synchronous motor by Chia, Yee Hon

“…As such the need to operate long hours, one of the main concerns was fault-related issue. …”
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CRISPR locus sequencing for Mycobacterium detection and differentiation by Zhen, Yashu

“…However, as there is already long range sequencing method developed, it is possible to sequencing the entire CRISPR locus and get spacers data directly. …”
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Caraval / by Garber, Stephanie, author 655982, Macmillan Books (Online service) 655983

“…But this year, Scarlett’s long-dreamt-of invitation finally arrives. With the help of a mysterious sailor, Tella whisks Scarlett away to the show. …”
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Is Affirmative Action Fair? : The Myth of Equity in College Admissions / by Warikoo, Natasha Kumar, 1973-, author 655000, John Wiley & Sons (Online service) 647106

“…Affirmative action in college admissions - considering whether an applicant is part of an underrepresented group when making selection decisions - has long been a topic of heated public debate. Some argue that it undermines racial equity. …”
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The Mnemosyne number and the rheology of remembrance by Jamali, Safa, McKinley, Gareth H.

“…However, this construct does not help quantify the importance of long transients and nonmonotonic stress jumps that are often observed in more complex time-varying systems. …”
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