Memoryless quasi-Newton-type methods via some weak secant relations for large-scale unconstrained optimization by Lim, Keat Hee, Leong, Wah June

“…This article presents two variants of memoryless quasi-Newton methods with backtracking line search for large-scale unconstrained minimization. …”
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Insulinotropic activity of Tinospora crispa extract: effect on β-cell Ca2+ handling by Noor, Hamdan, Ashcroft, Stephen J. H.

“…The mechanism of insulinotropic action of Tinospora crispa was investigated in vitro using an insulin-secreting clonal β-cell line, HIT-T15. The aqueous extract sensitizes the β-cell to extracellular Ca2+ and promotes intracellular Ca2+ accumulation which in turn causes increased insulin release. …”
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HyMap imagery for copper and manganese prospecting in the east of Ameln valley shear zone (Kerdous inlier, western Anti-Atlas, Morocco) by Hajaj, Soufiane, El Harti, Abderrazak, Jellouli, Amine, Pour, Amin Beiranvand, Himyari, Saloua Mnissar, Hamzaoui, Abderrazak, Bensalah, Mohamed Khalil, Benaouiss, Naima, Hashim, Mazlan

“…The Relative Absorption Band Depth, Directed Principal Component Analysis, Line Density, and Mixture Tuned Matched Filtering techniques were implemented to perform 20 thematic layers. …”

Forecasting of hydropower production using Box-Jenkins model at Tasik Kenyir, Terengganu by Nornabila, Abu, Nurul Nadrah Aqilah, Tukimat, Noratikah, Abu

“…Hydropower is one of the most essential mainstays in the long list of renewable energy resources that implements the use of potential energy of water to generate power by transforming the energy in the form of electricity. …”
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Design enhancement of overall paralympics wheelchair for para table tennis competition by Tang, Shao Qiang, Li, Holden King Ho, Lim, Davy See Leng

“…Such issues impact the immediate and long-term development of competitiveness in the player. …”
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Upscaling of aligned silver nanowires for large scale transparent electrode by Yeo, Yu Chen

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3D scene graph generation from synthesis 3D indoor scene by Qin, Huaiyuan

“…Scene graphs are a common representation of object relationships, but the long-tailed distribution of relationship types presents a challenge for accurate scene graph generation. …”
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Anisotropic conductive adhesive for micro joining in semiconductor interconnects application (solder alternative for fine pitch & environment friendly IC packaging) by Goh, Chin Foo

“…By using these encapsulated nickel particles as fillers in ACA interconnection, long-term reliability of ACA joints can be improved.…”
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Rethinking small-footprint counter-terrorism: moving from kinetic operations to security force assistance by Bell, Louis

“…In response to the 'body bag syndrome' produced by the long years in Afghanistan and Iraq, the Obama administration has adopted a small-footprint strategy founded on kinetic operations designed to capture or kill key militants. …”
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MicroRNA trimming in the nervous system by Lee, Li Ming

“…MicroRNAs are small, single-stranded RNAs about 22 nucleotides long which are involved in post-transcriptional regulation of mRNAs. …”
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Coseismic reverse- and oblique-slip surface faulting generated by the 2008 Mw 7.9 Wenchuan earthquake, China by Yu, Guihua., Chen, Guihua., Klinger, Yann., Xu, Xiwei., Wen, Xueze., Hubbard, Judith., Shaw, John H.

“…This earthquake generated a 240-km-long surface rupture zone along the Beichuan fault and an additional 72-km-long surface rupture zone along the Pengguan fault. …”
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Omitting the intra-session calibration in EEG-based brain computer interface used for stroke rehabilitation by Arvaneh, Mahnaz, Guan, Cuntai, Ang, Kai Keng, Quek, Chai

“…This process is time-consuming and inconvenient for stroke patients who undergo long-term BCI sessions with repeating same mental tasks. …”
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Exploring the mechanisms of coordinated chick provisioning in the Manx shearwater Puffinus puffinus by Gillies, N, Tyson, C, Wynn, J, Syposz, M, Vansteenberghe, C, Guilford, TC

“…Manx shearwaters Puffinus puffinus are Procellariiform seabirds that exhibit a dual foraging strategy during chick provisioning in which long foraging trips to maintain condition are alternated with short, frequent trips to feed the offspring. …”

Cold-formed light gauge steel for rapid deployable shelters by Wu, Hongjun.

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Use of bamboo in construction by Quek, Ming Hui.

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Impact of Using Different Promoters and Matrix Attachment Regions on Recombinant Protein Expression Level and Stability in Stably Transfected CHO Cells by Ho, Steven C. L., Mariati, Yeo, Jessna H. M., Fang, Shiyi Goh, Yang, Yuansheng

“…High expression level and long-term expression stability are required for therapeutic protein production in mammalian cells. …”
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Effect of operational parameters on fouling in membrane bioreactor by Tan, Mong Ai.

“…It was found that it is desirable to operate at high MLSS levels and long SRT as sludge yield will be reduced and a smaller reactor is sufficient.…”
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Exploratory study on sustainability of no frills airlines in Singapore by Lin, Chuyan, See, Boon Leng, Yan, Kexin

“…In light of the emergence of No Frills airlines in Southeast Asia, our study aims to explore the sustainability of No Frills airlines in Singapore over the long run, in terms of availability of market demand and ability to adopt cost leadership positions.…”
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An empirical investigation of IPO pricing and operating performance of firms. by Tan, Michelle Mei Xuan., Tan, Hui Li., Ng, Zi Wei.

“…In addition, we investigate if firm's intended use of IPO proceeds will affect long run performance.…”
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Enhancement of refrigerant-side condensation heat transfer performance of additively-manufactured air-cooled heat exchangers by Goh, Chok Khai

“…For the heat transfer coefficient, while the overall range of values obtained were in line with literature, the trend of an increasing heat transfer coefficient with an increase in average vapour quality was not observed. …”
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