Annotated bacterial chromosomes from frame-shift-corrected long-read metagenomic data by Arumugam, Krithika, Bağcı, Caner, Bessarab, Irina, Beier, Sina, Buchfink, Benjamin, Górska, Anna, Qiu, Guanglei, Huson, Daniel H., Williams, Rohan B. H.

“…Results : We demonstrate that whole bacterial chromosomes can be obtained from an enriched community, by application of MinION sequencing to a sample from an EBPR bioreactor, producing 6 Gb of sequence that assembles into multiple closed bacterial chromosomes. …”
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Glycosylated copper sulfide nanocrystals for targeted photokilling of bacteria in the near‐infrared II window by Hou, Shuai, Mahadevegowda, Surendra Hittanahalli, Mai, Van Cuong, Chan‐Park, Mary Bee Eng, Duan, Hongwei

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In vitro and In vivo photothermal cancer therapeutic effects of gold nanorods modified with mushroom β-glucan by Li, Xiaojie, Zhou, Jiajing, Dong, Xiaonan, Cheng, Wai-Yin, Duan, Hongwei, Cheung, Peter C. K.

“…Intravenous injection of AuNR-Glu nanohybrids followed by irradiation from a NIR-II laser at a safe dose (1.0 W/cm2 for 5 min) in nude mice implanted with HT-29 tumors was effective in significantly reducing the tumor growth, with no obvious harmful side effects, as evidenced by histological analysis of major organs. …”
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Diazoalkane decay kinetics from UVA-active protein labelling molecules : trifluoromethyl phenyl diazirines by Djordjevic, Ivan, Wicaksono, Gautama, Solic, Ivan, Steele, Terry W. J.

“…Diazoalkanewas relatively stable over the evaluation period of 30 min (post-UVA activation) in all compounds except TPD-CH2Br, which exhibits an 11 min half-life.…”
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Novel single-step hydrophobic modification of polymeric hollow fiber membranes containing imide groups : its potential for membrane contactor application by Zhang, Yuan, Wang, Rong, Zhang, Lizhi, Fane, Anthony Gordon

“…As a compromise between the membrane hydrophobicity and mechanical strength, 10–30 min were considered as appropriate modification times for the PAI membranes. …”
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Frailty, multimorbidity and polypharmacy: exploratory analyses of the effects of empagliflozin from the EMPA-KIDNEY trial by Mayne, KM, Sardell, R, Staplin, N, Judge, P, Zhu, D, Sammons, E, Wanner, C, Emberson, J, Preiss, D, Landray, M, Baigent, C, Haynes, R, Herrington, W

“…</p> <br> <p><strong>Methods:</strong> The EMPA-KIDNEY trial randomized 6609 patients with CKD (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] ≥20<45 mL/min/1.73m2 , or ≥45<90 mL/min/1.73m2 with urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio ≥200 mg/g) to receive either empagliflozin 10 mg daily or matching placebo and followed for two years (median). …”

Evaluation of glutathione S-transferases expression as biomarkers by heavy metals in Geloina expansa from Sepang Besar River, Selangor, Malaysia by Wakid, Sarini Ahmad, Abd Aziz, Nor Azwady Abd, Alias, Zazali, Mustafa, Muskhazli, Syazwan, Wan Mohd, Zulkifli, Syaizwan Zahmir

“…GST enzyme activities were estimated at 0.16 ± 0.01 µmol/min, with a protein content of 1.24 ± 0.04 mg. The specific activity for GST was 0.13 ± 0.01 µmol/ min/mg, calculated as the ratio of enzyme activity to the total protein. …”
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Ultrasound application and its effect on quality attributes of marinated goat meat by Kumar, P., Ahmed, M. A., Hayat, M. N., Abubakar, A. A., Rahman, M. M., Ismail Fitry, M. R., Kaka, U., Sazili, A. Q.

“…Thus, ultrasound-assisted marination for 30 min (T2) was observed to improve the flavour and tenderness of goat meat.…”

Role of N-WASP in cell proliferation : implication for organ development and cancer by Verma, Apoorva

“…In-vitro experiments with N-WASP knockdown, normal mammary epithelial cell line, MCF10A (MCF10AKD) also showed reduced proliferation, migration, invasion and cell-cell adhesion. …”
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High-voltage IR-UWB pulse generator MMIC design and beamforming for indoor-ranging and radar applications by Hussain Ansari Md Arif

“…In particular, for the indoor-ranging and radar applications, the limited peak power of an IR-UWB pulse restricts the line-of-sight (LOS) range, non-line-of-sight (NLOS) detection and degrades radar imaging. …”
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Collaborative model of care between Orthopaedics and allied healthcare professionals in knee osteoarthritis (CONNACT) : study protocol for an effectiveness-implementation hybrid ra... by Tan, Bryan Yijia, Pereira, Michelle Jessica, Yang, Su-Yin, Hunter, David J., Skou, Soren Thorgaard, Thumboo, Julian, Car, Josip

“…Discussion: CONNACT MoC is a complex intervention. In line with the MRC guidance for developing and evaluating complex interventions, a pilot feasibility study was completed and a comprehensive approach including an RCT, economic evaluation and process evaluation is described in this study protocol. …”
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Life staged right by James, Josephine, Seah, Mitchell, Wee, Fraemone

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Making waves: exploring challenges in sports excellence. by Seet, Adeline Wye Lyn., Foong, Woon Sin., Loh, Eng Soon., Sofian Sidik.

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Centre for Modern Languages organise EKSA Week by Muhamad Aizat, Zulkifli, Nurul Nadia, Muhammad

“…PEKAN, 24 July 2023 - In line with the university’s efforts and commitment to a sustainable and environmentally friendly campus approach, the Centre for Modern Languages (CML), Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) organised a Public Sector Conducive Ecosystem Week (EKSA) on 24 to 28 July.…”
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China-ASEAN relations : hamstrung soft power in South China Sea? by Lim, Kheng Swe

“…China's multi-faceted relations with Southeast Asia is often hamstrung by Beijing's hard line position on territorial claims in thr South China Sea. …”
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Experimental and theoretical investigation of transient nitric oxide emission in a turbocharged diesel engine by Chen, Xiansong.

“…The engine under investigation was a vehicular type with electronically programmable fuel injection control. Extensive base-line tests have been conducted which provide references to those tests under fuel injection controls.…”
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Using modeling and simulation for scheduling of test cell in an electronic company by Cheng, Yau Tong.

“…The management will have to weigh between urgent parts and normal parts; between clearing deliquent line items and meeting due-date of current parts; between major customers and minor customers.…”
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Strategy as revolution for Singapore's custom tailor industry by Eng Leng Goy, Heu Ann New, Lim Shih Gin

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Developing MacRitchie by Chu, Hao Pei

“…Developing MacRitchie is a mixed media art installation which questions and challenges Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) proposal of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Cross Island Line (CRL) cutting across MacRitchie Reservoir. Signs are appropriated into sculptures and video monologues are introduced as part of the installation. …”
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Closed-loop job release based on WIPLOAD control in semiconductor wafer fabrication by Qi, Chao

“…This thesis presents a new methodology for making job release decisions in a semi-conductor wafer fabrication line. Although the new job release approach is more broadly applicable to other manufacturing systems which have similar characteristics, the application to semiconductor manufacturing is quite relevant and of great interest, given the complxity and cost of modern wafer fabrications.…”
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