Prescriptive Maintenance Synchronized to the Characteristics of Industry 5.0: a Theoretical Discussion by Souza, José Barrozo de, Rocha, Sandra Mara Santana

“…This article aims to examine and understand the current scope of Prescriptive Maintenance integrated with the human-centric characteristics of Industry 5.0. Therefore, the main research question is the following: “In the view of the managers of the companies visited, located in the Southeast Region of Brazil, what are the main technical and administrative difficulties that companies encounter in successfully implementing proactive combinations on the factory floor, such as Prescriptive Maintenance integrated with the characteristics of Industry 5.0”?. …”
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Message from ICME'12 technical program chairs by Cai, Jianfei, Hanjalic, Alan, Magli, Enrico, Pickering, Mark, Friedland, Gerald, Hua, Xian-Sheng

“…These reviews served as basis to select the 184 papers accepted into the main conference, a 30% overall acceptance rate. Out of the 184 accepted papers, top review scores papers are selected for oral presentation. …”
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That mysterious man by Lin, Enyi

“…Xu An reports to his captain Chen Yi. Xu An's main mission is to find clues on Zhang Xu's daily actions in Tang Nightclub. …”
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Relationship between synoptic scale meteorology, aircraft parameters, and observable contrails by Barbosa, Maria Paula

“…Long-lasting or "persistent" contrails are line-shaped clouds that form when airplanes fly through cold and humid parts of the atmosphere that are ice-supersaturated. …”
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Risk prediction models to guide antibiotic prescribing : a study on adult patients with uncomplicated upper respiratory tract infections in an emergency department by Wong, Joshua Guoxian, Aung, Aung-Hein, Lian, Weixiang, Lye, David Chien, Ooi, Chee-Kheong, Chow, Angela

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Persistent elevation of intrathecal pro-inflammatory cytokines leads to multiple sclerosis-like cortical demyelination and neurodegeneration by James, Rachel E., Schalks, Renee, Browne, Eleanor, Eleftheriadou, Ioanna, Munoz, Carmen Picon, Mazarakis, Nicholas D., Reynolds, Richard

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A comparative analysis of ENCODE and Cistrome in the context of TF binding signal by Perna, Stefano, Pinoli, Pietro, Ceri, Stefano, Wong, Limsoon

“…Results: We provide evidence that data points with high signalValue(s) (top 25% of values) are more likely to be consistent between ENCODE and Cistrome in human cell lines K562, GM12878, and HepG2. In addition, we show that filtering according to said high values improves the quality of predictions for a machine learning algorithm that detects transcription factor interactions based only on positional information. …”
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Anti-leukaemic and chemotherapy supportive effects of berberis vulgaris l. Fruit crude extract on in vitro and in vivo models by Saedi, Tayebeh Azam

“…For the in vitro method, cytotoxic effects of BVFCE were evaluated using MTT assay to determine the IC50 values and compare with non-leukaemic cell line (The 3T3 cell). Observation of the morphological changes in the treated leukaemic cell lines with BVFCE and Doxorubicin (Doxo) was examined using inverted microscope. …”
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Challenges faced by women in the corporate world by Ang, Hui Jia, Sim, Jasmine Mei Yao, Yeo, Siew Hong

“…An investigation and analysis was conducted into the three main areas: Factors enabling success, Barriers to success and Costs of success.…”
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Beyond searching : user's cognizance of electronic journals. by Geh, Beng Juah.

“…The main objective of the study was to determine the use and perception of electronic journals by graduate students in the School of Communication and Information (SCI) in Nanyang Technological University (Singapore). …”
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Modelling trip and parking generation of major land uses in Singapore by Wee, Ka Siong.

“…Trip and parking generation rates used overseas are not likely to be applicable in Singapore due to differences in vehicle ownership levels, travel behaviour and traffic management policies. The main objective of this study is to develop trip and parking generation rates of office, commercial and industrial land uses in Singapore.…”
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Direct conversion receiver by Tang, Weimin

“…The main objective of this project is to develop a new type of receiver, direct conversion architecture (DCR) for radio frequency identification (RFID) tag application. …”
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On-demand QoS multicast routing for mobile ad hoc networks by Teo, Hui Seong.

“…The main objectives of this research project is to propose a new on-demand QoS Multicast for MANETs for real-time multimedia data delivery and to implement the proposed algorithm for comparison between the best effort mode and the proposed bandwidth reservation mode.…”
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Finite element vibration analysis of cooling system by Chua, Dan Eik Tat.

“…There are two main objectives for this paper. The first objective is to investigate and identify the natural frequencies of a cooling system installed in a plane. …”
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Modelling of fiber bragg grating by Ow, Keong Meng.

“…The types of gratings that are considered include uniform, apodized, chirped and superstructure gratings. The main focus of this project is to program a user-friendly Graphical User Interface as front-end to allow the user to change and vary the input parameters.…”
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Mixing characteristics of single and coaxial square jets by Wang, Xikun.

“…There are three main parts in the present experimental investigation on the flow characteristics of both single and coaxial square jets, with and without the vortex-generating tabs. …”
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A case study on the labour costing system of the ABC company by Chan, Wan Ying, Chua, Choon Guek, Leu, Ya Yen

“…The main purpose of this case study on the ABC company is to gain a proper understanding of its labour costing system, especially its related shortcomings so that remedial measures can be taken.…”
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A study of the code of professional conduct and ethics and its effectiveness on the auditing profession in Singapore by Tan, Gan Mui, Tay, Kak Huay, Foo, Choon Yeow

“…This Applied Research Project is a record of the main research that has been done during the conduct of the project and the resulting conclusions reached with regards to the issue on the effectiveness of the Code of Professional Conduct & Ethics in Singapore.…”
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Optimal distribution network design by Sankarnarayanan Nellaiyappan.

“…The optimized design of a logistics network design for a pharmaceutical industry in Asia Pacific region was studied. The main objective is to find an optimal number of warehouses and their locations in such a way that minimizes the total transportation costs of the distribution network. …”
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Case study of a private condominium project on its contractual related issues by Fong, Sun Yong.

“…With the increasing knowledge and the awareness of their contractual rights, parties involved in construction, namely employers, consultants, main contractors and subcontractors had shaped a rising trend of hauling each other to court or arbitration. …”
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