Advances in Remanufacturing : Proceedings of the VII International Workshop on Autonomous Remanufacturing / by International Workshop on Autonomous Remanufacturing (7th : 2023 : Caserta, Italy), Fera, Marcello, editor 656030, Caterino, Mario, editor 656031, Macchiaroli, Roberto, editor 656032, Pham, Duc Truong, editor 326888

“…Various themes related to remanufacturing, including methods for operations management, methodologies for quality assessment and life cycle assessment, the integration of robots in remanufacturing, and the use of modern I4.0 technologies in a remanufacturing context among others were addressed. …”
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Organizational Stress and Well-Being / by Lapierre, Laurent M., editor 655504, Cooper, Sir Cary, editor 655505, Cambridge University Press (Online service) 655240

“…The volume explains how and why the topics of workplace stress and well-being have evolved and continue to be highly relevant, and why line managers have great influence over employees' quality of working life. It includes the latest research findings on stress and well-being and their impact on organizations, as well as up-to-date findings on the effectiveness of workplace interventions focused on these issues. …”
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THE DREAMS WE HARVEST / by Aidil Azizul, author 655919

“…After Covid-19 hits and most businesses begin to reopen, Hanan finds her family in a difficult situation. Living a humble life in a small town in Cameron Highlands, she and her mother, Puan Nafisah, grapple with the daunting task of keeping their family’s business afloat all the while trying to keep her late father’s culinary legacy alive. …”

Songs of The Runaway Heart / by Marisa Fendi, author 655832

“…Nine years pass. Haikal’s life revolves around his daughter rather than his motorcycle. …”

Pathways to early retirement: The determinants and motivational drivers by Nur Nadiah Salihah, Mat Razali, Fernando, Yudi

“…This choice is sustained by clear intentions to retire early and ultimately culminates in adapting to the novel life stage that arises from the permanent withdrawal from employment. …”
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Design of a battery operated portable DC power supply. Part 2 : output current monitoring and protection by Fu, Xinyu

“…These appliances have greatly improved the quality of our life in many ways. As the source of power that operate these products, electricity is becoming one of the most important energy in our daily life. …”
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Object tracking enhanced interactive pinball display by Tan, Bryan Zhen Ye

“…The interactive display should also encompass some modes of artificial intelligence to showcase how AI is able to breathe new life into what is considered an outdated object. …”
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Nanowatt power management circuit design AIoT device by Ho, Yeung Ken

“…This has brought about new challenges for designers, as they strive to optimize battery life while maintaining peak performance. As a result, power management units are crucial to regulate the voltage of the power supply, allowing IoT devices to operate more efficiently and with a longer battery life. …”
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Integrating human factors in the LNG industry in pursuit of zero harm goal by Cafirma, June Tejano

“…A comprehensive approach that encompassed the entire life cycle of an LNG facility, from its conceptualization, design, construction, to its operation and maintenance was taken. …”
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Integrating BIM with RFID technology to develop an onsite precast element management system by Nguyen, Thi Hoai Thanh

“…However, BIM has the potential to enhance project management processes in the later phases of the project life, including precast concrete logistics management, if more dimensions of information are incorporated and managed in BIM. …”
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Bacterial Biofilm Control by Perturbation of Bacterial Signaling Processes by Jakobsen, Tim Holm, Tolker-Nielsen, Tim, Givskov, Michael

“…A potential method for biofilm dismantling is chemical interception of regulatory processes that are specifically involved in the biofilm mode of life. In particular, bacterial cell to cell signaling called “Quorum Sensing” together with intracellular signaling by bis-(3′-5′)-cyclic-dimeric guanosine monophosphate (cyclic-di-GMP) have gained a lot of attention over the last two decades. …”
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Representing perpetrator trauma in Ian McEwan’s The Children Act by He, Qijia, Kaur, Hardev, Ujum, Diana Abu, Ching, Florence Toh Haw

“…However, the application of conventional trauma theories focuses on the pains and sufferings in the victim’s life only. It has been critiqued the reluctance to acknowledge that hurting others may cause some perpetrators to experience psychological injuries as well. …”
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Creative ageing in Singapore : a population study on participatory arts engagement and wellbeing among adults aged 50 and above by Ma, Stephanie Hilary Xinyi

“…Outcome measures included quality of life, self-rated health, spiritual wellbeing and social support. …”
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Cardiovascular risk factors in childhood and adulthood and cardiovascular disease in Middle Age by Kartiosuo, N, Raitakari, OT, Juonala, M, Viikari, JSA, Sinaiko, AR, Venn, AJ, Jacobs, DR, Urbina, EM, Woo, JG, Steinberger, J, Bazzano, LA, Daniels, SR, Magnussen, CG, Rahimi, K, Dwyer, T

“…<p><strong> Objective </p></strong> To quantify direct and indirect effects of childhood risk factors on adult CVD via adulthood risk factors using mediation analysis, and to quantify their relative importance during different life-course stages using a life-course approach. …”

What you are reading now by Ang, Shawn Wei Wen

“…A boy discovers his new found powers of mind reading and uncovers a plot that threatens to change his life forever. This fiction piece explores the use of the second person voice in unfolding plot mechanics and reader-response.…”
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Production design : the recent past by Wong, Grace Hui

“…The Recent Past is an experimental short film exploring the impermanence of life, and follows the protagonist’s resistance and enlightenment of this concept as she grows. …”
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EGOIN theory and its implications to the development in central China by Cheng, Fusheng, Dong, Hongyan

“…Seek out how to continue the rise of the middle plain areas of inland China by combining the analysis of standardization and reality, the study of theories and analysis of real-life problems as well as nation-wide research and international comparison. …”
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CPF and retirement income in 2030. by Chan, Ka Yan., Foo, Chu Fang., Ng, Danny Siang Hock.

“…Singapore is facing the problem of an ageing population due to the sharp decline in fertility rate and increase in life expectancy. Our study aims to assess the adequacy of CPF savings for retirement in 2030 and to understand CPF members’ perceptions towards the CPF system and retirement.…”
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The Devotion of Suspect X / by Higashino, Keigo, 1958-, author 656116, Smith, Alexander O., translator 656118, Alexander, Elye J., translator 656119, Minotaur Books (Online service) 656121

“…One of Time's 100 Best Mystery and Thriller Books of All Time. Yasuko lives a quiet life, working in a Tokyo bento shop, a good mother to her only child. …”
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Introducing Philosophy Through Pop Culture : From Socrates to Star Wars and Beyond / by Irwin, William, 1970-, editor 654991, Johnson, David Kyle, editor 654992, John Wiley & Sons (Online service) 647106

“…Through its different characters, and even its apparently mindless vulgarity, South Park shows the need for engaging in dialogue, and thinking from others' perspectives, in order to pursue wisdom, examine life, and make it worth living."--…”
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