Effect of processing parameters on electroless Cu seed layer properties by Chen, Z., Chan, L., See, Alex K. H., Law, S. B., Zeng, K. Y., Shen, L., Tee, K. C., Ee, Elden Yong Chiang

“…Of particular interest is that there exists a preferred Cu (111) crystal orientation in the samples subjected to more than as short as 3 min of deposition. A surface roughness (Rrms) of ∼17 nm has been achieved. …”
Get full text
Get full text

The value of feedback in decentralized detection by Tay, Wee Peng

Get full text
Get full text

Spark plasma reaction sintering of ZrO2-mullite composites from plasma spheroidized zircon/alumina powders by Yu, L. G., Li, Y., Munir, Z. A., Khor, Khiam Aik, Dong, Zhili

“…Mullite-zirconia ceramic composites are prepared by reaction sintering of plasma spheroidized (PS) zircon-alumina powders in a spark plasma sintering (SPS) system at 1000, 1100, 1200 and 1300 °C with duration of 10 and 30 min. At SPS temperature of 1000 °C, evidence of zircon decomposition is detected, while at 1200 °C, mullite formation dominates the process, resulting in significant increases in microhardness, Young’s modulus and fracture toughness values. …”
Get full text
Get full text

The Brazilian disc test for rock mechanics applications : review and new insights by Li, Diyuan, Wong, Louis Ngai Yuen

“…A simple extension strain criterion was put forward by Stacey (Int J Rock Mech Min Sci Geomech Abstr 18(6):469–474, 1981) to account for extension crack initiation and propagation in rocks, although this is not widely used. …”
Get full text
Get full text

Changes in cardiorespiratory fitness following exercise training prescribed relative to traditional intensity anchors and physiological thresholds: a systematic review with meta-an... by Meyler, Samuel J. R., Swinton, Paul A., Bottoms, Lindsay, Dalleck, Lance C., Hunter, Ben, Sarzynski, Mark A., Wellsted, David, Williams, Camilla J., Muniz-Pumares, Daniel

“…The MID was predefined as one metabolic equivalent (MET; 3.5 mL kg−1 min−1). Results In controlled studies, mean O2max change was greater in the THR group compar…”
Get full text

Point of care assay for blood aripiprazole concentrations: development, validation and utility by Atkins, M, Taylor, D, Catalan, A, Desouza, N, Chesney, E, Reilly, TJ, Baburina, I, Hilaire, MR, Dratcu, L, Harland, R, Salamone, SJ, McGuire, P

“…Capillary blood samples were tested by the MyCare™ Insite POC analyser, which provided measurement of aripiprazole concentration in 6 min, and the venous blood sample was tested by the standard laboratory method.…”

A systematic review of transanal total mesorectal excision: is this the future of rectal cancer surgery? by Simillis, C, Hompes, R, Penna, M, Rasheed, S, Tekkis, PP

“…The mean operation time ranged from 143 to 450 min and mean operative blood loss from 22 to 225 ml. …”

Territorial movements of African lions: can waterholes shape multiple central-place territories in a savanna ecosystem? by Dejeante, R, Loveridge, A, Macdonald, D, Madlamoto, D, Chamaille-James, S, Valeix, M

Microbiological, physicochemical and nutritional properties of fresh cow milk treated with industrial high pressure processing (HPP) during storage by Lim, Shu Huey, Chin, Nyuk Ling, Sulaiman, Alifdalino, Tay, Cheow Hwang, Wong, Tak Hiong

“…The safety, shelf life, and quality of fresh cow milk treated using industrial High-Pressure Processing (HPP) treatment at 600 MPa for 10 min was studied to identify the novelty of this non-thermal technology in milk processing. …”
Get full text

Microwave-assisted treatment for the improvement of rice flour properties and rice flour bread quality by Md Yunos, Noor Seribainun Hidayah, Hafid, Halimatun Saadiah, Omar, Farah Nadia, P. Mohammed, Mohd Afandi, Wakisaka, Minato, Mustapha, Nor Afizah, Samsu Baharuddin, Azhari

“…Rice flour having two different water content (20% and 30%) were exposed to different level of microwave power (600 W, 700 W and 800 W) with 8 min treatment time to assess its influence on amylose content, thermal properties, morphological structure, functional and crystalline structural that affect bread quality. …”

A newly isolated organic solvent tolerant Bacillus sphaericus 205y producing organic solvent-stable lipase by Hun, Chin John, Raja Abd Rahman, Raja Noor Zaliha, Salleh, Abu Bakar, Basri, Mahiran

“…Four production media were tested and medium M3 yielded the highest lipase activity of 0.42 U ml-1 min-1 at 36 h incubation time. Stability studies in various organic solvents at 25% (v/v) showed that lipase from B. sphaericus 205y were not only stable but also activated by n-hexane and p-xylene by 3.5- and 2.9-folds, respectively. …”
Get full text

Application of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy to determine free fatty acid contents in palm olein by Che Man, Y.B., Setiowaty, G.

“…The implementation of such a method as a quality control tool would eliminate the use and disposal of hazardous solvents required by the chemical method, and drastically reduce analysis time to less than 2 min/sample.…”
Get full text

Formulation, characterization, and in vitro simulated gastrointestinal fluid analysis of chewable yogurt tablet incorporated with corncob fiber by Chan, Yong Lin, Jamalullail, Nurul Aini, Tan, Chin Ping, Abdul Manap, Mohd Yazid, Tang, Teck Kim, Lee, Yee Ying, Phuah, Eng Tong, Lai, Oi Ming

“…However, F3 and F4 displayed significantly longer disintegration times (41.11–52.82 min). After three months, the average bacterial viability was 7 log no. …”
Get full text

Tribological study of modified palm oil-with single and hybrid nanofluids for metalworking fluid by Sabri, Ainaa Mardhiah, Talib, Norfazillah, Abdul Sani, Amiril Sahab, Abdullah, Haslina, Kamdani, Kamaruddin

“…The testing was done at temperature set to 75 ± 2 °C, load of 392 N, rotating speed of 1200 rpm for 60 min. MRPOaw show the lowest COF (0.06281) and smallest MWSD (607.1 μm). …”
Get full text

Ionic liquid based ultrasonic assisted extraction of flavonoids from Artemisia vulgaris and in vitro evaluation of anticancer activity by Lim, Jin Ru, Chua, Lee Suan, Mustaffa, Azizul Azri, Dawood, Dawood Ali Salim

“…Single-factor experiments reported that the optimum extraction time, 30 min and solid-to-liquid ratio, 1:10 could obtain high extraction yield (9.3 %) and flavonoid content (5.30 mg/g). …”

Parameter optimization for high-speed end milling on Inconel 718 using uncoated carbide tool by Hisam, Muhammad Juzaili, Suhaimi, Mohd. Azlan, Sharif, Safian, Abd. Rahim, Erween, Amrifan S. Mohruni, Amrifan S. Mohruni, Zhuang, Kejia

“…The final model suggested that by using uncoated carbide tools, the lowest cutting speed and feed rate of 50 m/min and 0.05 mm/tooth can be implemented to obtain the desired cutting responses.…”
Get full text

Development of serum alternative with fermented soybean residue (okara): towards cultured meat production application by Teng, Ting Shien

“…The observed differences in the results suggested that cells may be stimulated by specific metabolites from the extract, and such interactions may vary from cell line to cell line. An in-depth study on the cellular metabolite interaction would be required to optimise the proliferative effects that the fermented okara extracts have on the cells. …”
Get full text

Investigations into high resolution imaging of the aqueous outflow system and cornea by Hong, Jesmond Xun Jie

“…The imaging probe has resolutions of 10.08 line pairs per mm (~49.61 µm) at the iridocorneal angle region and 5.04 line pairs per mm (~99.21 µm) at the fundus. …”
Get full text

Simultaneous controllers for stabilizing the frequency changes in deregulated power system using moth flame optimization by Peddakapu, kurukuri, Mohd Rusllim, Mohamed, Srinivasarao, P., Leung, Puiki

“…Further work to reduce the changes in tie-line has been applied through different FACTS controllers, such as Distributed power flow controller (DPFC), Thyristor-controlled series capacitor (TCSC), Unified power flow controller (UPFC), and Static synchronous series compensator (SSSC); integrated into the AGC system with the co-ordination of Ultra-capacitor (UC). …”
Get full text
Get full text

Sustained exposure to Helicobacter pylori induces immune tolerance by desensitizing TLR6 by Zhang, Xiulin, He, Yang, Zhang, Xiaolu, Fu, Bo, Song, Zidai, Wang, Liang, Fu, Rui, Lu, Xuancheng, Xing, Jin, Lv, Jianyi, Guo, Meng, Huo, Xueyun, Liu, Xin, Lu, Jing, Du, Xiaoyan

“…The gastric epithelium acts as the first line of defense against H. pylori, with Toll-like receptors (TLRs) in gastric epithelial cells being sensitive to H. pylori components and subsequently activating the innate immune system. …”
Get full text