CLT for linear spectral statistics of normalized sample covariance matrices with the dimension much larger than the sample size by Chen, Binbin, Pan, Guangming

“…Let A = 1/√np(XT X−pIn) where X is a p×n matrix, consisting of independent and identically distributed (i.i.d.) real random variables Xij with mean zero and variance one. …”
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Flexural buckling behaviour and residual strengths of S700 high strength steel circular hollow section columns after exposure to fire by Koh, Alicia

“…The experimental study which includes the furnace tests, material tests, initial global imperfection measurements, and pin-ended column tests was conducted and reported. …”
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3D modelling using digital camera by Chong, Yeow Koon.

“…Some other trial targets that we have done includes fire station, NTU N2 building and a three pin plug. More details will be covered in chapter 2 of this report.…”
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NTU e-bike by Zeng, Wei

“…To support the touchscreen, the expansion board pin configurations are modified according to the schematic connections, also the kernel changed to detect the GPS device, the Éclair system can‟t get GPS information directly since a hardware abstraction layer (HAL) is needed for interacting between the Android framework and the kernel. …”
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CRISPR-DBA: a deep learning framework for uncertainty quantification of CRISPR off-target activities by Cao, X, Minary, P

Search for Subsolar-Mass Binaries in the First Half of Advanced LIGO’s and Advanced Virgo’s Third Observing Run by Sudhir, Vivishek

“…We extend previous analyses in two main ways: we include data from the Virgo detector and we allow for more unequal mass systems, with mass ratio $q \geq 0.1$. …”
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0-1 Knapsack in Nearly Quadratic Time by Jin, Ce

“…Recent research interest has focused on its finegrained complexity with respect to the number of items 𝑛 and the maximum item weight 𝑤max. Under (min, +)-convolution hypothesis, 0-1 Knapsack does not have𝑂( (𝑛+𝑤max) 2−𝛿 ) time algorithms (Cygan-Mucha-Węgrzycki-Włodarczyk 2017 and Künnemann-PaturiSchneider 2017). …”
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Advances in alternating current electroluminescent devices by Wang, Lin, Xiao, Lian, Gu, Haoshuang, Sun, Handong

“…For example, it is crucial to enhance the effective electric field around the emitters for AC‐driven thin film electroluminescent (AC‐TFEL) devices, while the unbalanced generation/injection of charge carriers is the main limiting factor for the performance of AC‐driven light‐emitting devices (AC‐LEDs). …”
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Quantitative analysis of 10 classes of phospholipids by ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography tandem triple-quadrupole mass spectrometry by Huang, Qingxia, Lei, Hehua, Dong, Manyuan, Tang, Huiru, Wang, Yulan

“…Phospholipids are the main constituents of biological membranes and their biological function has been increasingly recognized. …”
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A breathable and environmentally friendly superhydrophobic coating for anti-condensation applications by Wu, Xinghua, Yang, Fan, Lu, Guo-Ping, Zhao, Xin, Chen, Zhong, Qian, Shunzhi

“…The coating presented water repellency and a condensation delay time of 50 min when compared to the uncoated counterpart at a sub-cooled temperature of 8 °C. …”
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Succession of biofilm communities responsible for biofouling of membrane bio-reactors (MBRs) by Luo, Jinxue, Lv, Pengyi, Zhang, Jinsong, Fane, Anthony Gordon, McDougald, Diane, Rice, Scott A.

“…Biofilm formation is one of the main factors associated with membrane biofouling in membrane bioreactors (MBRs). …”
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Separating quantum communication and approximate rank by Anshu, Anurag, Garg, Ankit, Kothari, Robin, Ben-David, Shalev, Jain, Rahul, Lee, Troy

“…From a starting function F, this framework defines a new function H=F_G. Our main technical result is a lower bound on the quantum communication complexity of F_G in terms of the discrepancy of F, which we do via quantum information theoretic arguments. …”
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Slip deficit in central Nepal: omen for a repeat of the 1344 AD earthquake? by Bollinger, L., Tapponnier, Paul, Sapkota, S. N., Klinger, Y.

“…The 1255 and 1934 surface ruptures have been identified east of the city, along comparable segments of the Main Frontal Thrust (MFT). Whether the other two pairs of events were similar is unclear. …”
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Chemical analysis of silica doped hydroxyapatite biomaterials consolidated by a spark plasma sintering method by Xu, Jinling, Khor, Khiam Aik

“…X-ray diffraction analysis showed a main apatite phase with minor secondary b-tricalcium phosphate (b-TCP) was observed in the as-consolidated SiHA compacts. …”
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Enhancing photocatalytic performance: studying the synthesis and characterization of AgI-tuned TiO2/ZnO hybrid ternary nanocomposites by Rehman, Ghani Ur, Othman, Mohd. Hafiz Dzarfan, Abdul Wahab, Roswanira, Ismail, Ahmad Fauzi, Goh, Pei Sean, Khan, Ilyas, Muhammad Irfan, Muhammad Irfan

“…Using tailored photocatalysts is essential for the effective degradation of phenol via photocatalysis. The main objective of this study is to produce TiO2/ZnO/AgI nanocomposites employing the reflux approach in order to enhance the degradation of phenol in the presence of UV radiation. …”

Laser metal deposition of low carbon 410L stainless steel and heat treatment by Zhai, Wengang, Wu, Naien, Zhou, Wei

“…The yield strength is 601.9 MPa for as-built condition and 930.6 MPa for heat-treated condition (1000 °C/10 min); the ultimate tensile strength (UTS) is 923.0 MPa for as-built condition and 1101.5 MPa for the heat-treated condition (1000 °C/10 min); the elongation is 17.7% for as-built condition and 15.1% for the heat-treated condition (1000 °C/10 min). …”
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Dose response effect of carbohydrate mouth rinse on 10 km running time trial by Muhammad Saufy Abdul Karim

“…Results: No significant difference (p = .441) in 10 km running time trial were observed between 6.4% CHO [mean 63.83 (SD 11) min] and 15% CHO [mean 65.91 (SD 13.36) min]. No significant difference were found in HR (p = .440) between 6.4% CHO [mean 162 (SD 7) beats/min] and 15% CHO [mean 158 (SD 13) beats/min]. …”
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Pengetahuan, Sikap dan Praktis (KAP) Komuniti Pekebun Kecil Koko (KPKK) berkaitan Malaysian Good Agricultural Practices (MyGAP) by Noviatin Syarifuddin, Jasmin Arif Shah, Asnarulkhadi Abu Samah, Nik Ahmad Sufian Burhan

“…Tahap amalan pertanian baik (APB) menunjukkan nilai min tertinggi oleh praktis (min 4.20). Diikuti, dengan tahap sikap (min 4.08) dan tahap pengetahuan (min 4.01) oleh KPKK. …”
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Mechanical properties of pultruded Kenaf fibre-reinforced vinyl ester composites by Abd Manab, Mohd Fairuz

“…The investigation of the effect of pulling speed on the mechanical properties of pultruded kenaf composites shows the optimal pulling speed for tensile strength and compressive strength is 0.3 m/min, tensile modulus 0.1 m/min, flexural strength 0.4, flexural modulus 0.2 m/min. …”
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Analog smart I/O pads by Tan, Shyue Mei.

“…ESD is an increasingly significant problem in integrated circuit design as increasing pin counts and faster circuit speeds compound the need for more and better reliable ESD protection. …”
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