Ellipsometry studies on anodic aluminium oxide (AAO)growth mechanism on high purity aluminium plate by Lim, Leng Khoon

“…This report presents the relationship between the anodizing parameters such as voltage, temperature and time and results such as film thickness and pores by using high purity aluminum plate. …”
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Volunteer service motivations in eldercare : an explorative study of meaningful inputs from existing volunteers, with the purpose of devising strategies for increased volunteer par... by Lim, Russell Fang Yu

“…On the other hand, there is a sense that volunteer participation, can be much improved; with active volunteers still in the minority. This paper draws on past works, such as “Functional Approach in Volunteering” and “Public Service Motivation” theory (in the fields of Psychology and Public Administration respectively), and synthesizes it with Symbolic Interactionists (Sociology) perspectives. …”
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Surface modified polymers for controlled macroscopic functions by Chng, S

“…A library of polymers with variation in end group, and with expansion of substrate scope, was characterised in detail for chemical and macroscopic properties. In particular, drug delivery properties were investigated using hole-plate bioassays and HPLC-MS methods, and it was found that the antibiotic, Penicillin V, was still active after being loaded onto the polymer scaffolds, with surface modified polymers binding and releasing more drug than the corresponding controls. …”

Application of Judith Butler’s “gender performativity” in Asian cultures by Ding, Gary Yongping

“…This paper aims to expand on the works of Judith Butler by examining her theory of Gender Performativity in relation to Asian Cultures through the use of films. While Butler’s theory of Gender Perfomativity may have been founded on continental philosophy, its validity still holds when applied to Asian Cultures.…”
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Smart Microfluidic Devices for Point-Of-Care Applications by Julee Choudhary, Birendra Kumar, Durai, Sundararajan Ananiah, Ahmad, Nabihah

“…Microfluidics is an emerging technology vital in the bio-medical sector, encompassing LabOn-Chip (LOC), drug delivery, maladies diagnostic, and various healthcare fields. …”
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Smart Microfluidic Devices for Point-Of-Care Applications by Julee Choudhary, Birendra Kumar, Durai, Sundararajan Ananiah, Ahmad, Nabihah

“…Microfluidics is an emerging technology vital in the bio-medical sector, encompassing LabOn-Chip (LOC), drug delivery, maladies diagnostic, and various healthcare fields. …”
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A biodegradable ocular implant for long-term suppression of intraocular pressure by Ng, Xu Wen, Liu, Kerh Lin, Veluchamy, Amutha Barathi, Lwin, Nyein Chan, Wong, Tina T., Venkatraman, Subbu Subramanian

“…However, the topical mode of administration (eyedrops) is far from optimal because of the issues of low bioavailability, high drug wastage, and lack of patient compliance. Suboptimal control of the IOP leads to disease progression and eventually to blindness. …”
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Tumor cell-intrinsic signals promoting tolerance and adaptation to oncogenic kinase inhibition by Flower, Cameron Timothy

“…In the second part, I have examined the molecular events underlying drug-induced adaptation, the process by which drug exposure inadvertently drives upregulation of pro-survival signaling pathways. …”
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Knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship in industrial hubs in Nigeria by Ogbonna, NC

“…Despite the increasing number of clusters and Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Nigeria, significant gaps still exist in our understanding of their performance and the implications for an economic development strategy that prioritises their growth. …”

Electrospinning pure protein solutions in core-shell fibers by Tiwari, Sandeep Kumar, Venkatraman, Subbu S.

“…However, the limitation of loading capacity still remains due the prerequisite of using an additional polymer as additive to achieve the minimum viscosity of the core solution required for viscous drag by the shell solution being drawn by the electrostatic force. …”
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Enhancing breast cancer treatment: investigating the influence of polymer ratios on Luteolin-loaded TPGS/poloxamer micelles by Mod Razif, Muhammad Redza Fahmi, Liew, Kai Bin, Chan, Siok Yee, Chew, Yik Ling, Hassan, Masriana, Ahmad Hisham, Shairyzah, Abdul Rahman, Shamima, Kee, Phei Er

“…This study aimed to optimize luteolin-loaded TPGS/Pol micelles developed using the film hydration method, followed by lyophilization. …”
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Attempting developmental regionalism through AFTA : the domestic politics - domestic capital nexus by Helen E. S. Nesadurai

“…In particular, it was to preserve domestic businesses that were closely allied with members of the political/ruling elite that led certain member goverments in ASEAN to advocate a developmental role for AFTA through its investment liberalisation programme, while still using the regional tariff liberalisation component programme as the 'carrot' to attract FDI.…”
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Meaningful eating: a new method for food design by Zampollo, Francesca

“…This research contributes to knowledge by (I) identifying an area of knowledge still unexplored, Eating Design from a design theory perspective, by (2) developing, assessing and proposing a design method for the preparation phase of an Eating Design process, and by (3) producing a set of themes available for designers to generate ideas on the ideal eating event.…”
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Echoes From the Stone Reframing Preservation in Syria Through Haurani Folklore by Alrifai, Hajar

“…This interdisciplinary chronicle draws from architecture, agriculture, literature, anthropology, and film, to reconstruct a social history of the village and speculate on alternate ways of dwelling, building, and preserving— reclaiming the archive, reinserting narrative, and reframing heritage through the folklore of Hauran.…”
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NMR structure and activity relationship of defensin-analogous peptides by Bai, Yang

“…Despite intensive research, detailed bactericidal and cytotoxic mechanisms of AMPs are still largely unknown. In this thesis, molecular template evolution based on the peptide sequence modifications, biophysical studies using fluorescence labeling and NMR spectroscopy, virtual screening utilizing large scale molecular dynamics simulations are exploited for rational antimicrobial drug discovery. …”
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Identification of novel therapeutic candidates to treat autoimmune diseases by Lim, Eugene Hui Kiat

“…However, the mechanism of interactions is still unclear, and is a potential area for future research of this field.…”
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Shadow connection. by Poh, Kian Sing.

“…As the player grows more proficient in playing the game, her/his recognition of the game controller slowly fades till the day s/he becomes an expert in the game and finally s/he forgets the existence of the game controller.…”
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Niemann-Pick type c disease: pathogenesis and therapy by Colaco, A

“…The function of the NPC1 protein still remains poorly understood and how the NPC1 or NPC2 proteins interact, or the functions of the pathways they regulate still remains unknown. …”

The study of radiotherapy resistance of hypoxic tumour for improving survival of cancer patient. by Goh, Yeek Teck.

“…Despite the advent of many new targeted cancer therapies, radiotherapy is still considered an important treatment modality in killing localised cancer cells. …”
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Hybrid, nanoscale phospholipid/block copolymer vesicles by Lim, Seng Koon, Hoog, Hans-Peter de, Nallani, Madhavan, Bo, Liedberg, Parikh, Atul N.

“…In brief, these hybrids may provide alternative tools for drug delivery purposes and molecular imaging/sensing applications and clearly open up new avenues for further investigation.…”
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