Instabilities in tidal turbine wakes by Smyth, ASM, Nishino, T, Young, AM

“…Unsteady inflow causes the turbine blades to shed vorticity of time-varying strength into the wake, which in turn leads to a spatial variation in wake vortex strength, such that the vorticity of adjacent returning wake segments can differ. …”

Insulinotropic activity of Tinospora crispa extract: effect on β-cell Ca2+ handling by Noor, Hamdan, Ashcroft, Stephen J. H.

“…The aqueous extract sensitizes the β-cell to extracellular Ca2+ and promotes intracellular Ca2+ accumulation which in turn causes increased insulin release. The increase in cytosolic Ca2+ concentration is due to stimulation of Ca2+ uptake from the extracellular medium and inhibition of Ca2+ efflux from the cytosol. …”
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Civil Disobedience and its Impact on 2008 General Election by Mohd. Zain, Zawiyah, Yusoff, Moharnrnad Agus

“…Consequently, civil disobedience emerged, which in turn affected the performance of the Barisan Nasional (The National Front) in the 2008 general election. …”
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会话分析研究 ： “like” 在新加坡华语中的语用功能 = Conversation analysis : “like” in Singapore Mandarin conversations by 陈珠凤 Tan, Kyu Houng

“…Results show that “like” take on different discourse functions in different Mandarin conversation contexts: (1) turn-initial object of a response, allowing listeners to take their turn in the conversation by elaborating on an existing topic; (2) a pragmatic hedge with the role of a face-saving device for the speaker (3) filler indicator (4) explanation marker (5) repair marker (6) quotation complement.…”
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《麦兜，菠萝油王子》与《陈福财的艺术生涯》：动漫世界里的城市反思 = Mcdull Prince de la Bun and The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye : the animated worlds reflecting and rethinking contemporary cities... by 吴唯玮 Wu, Weiwei

“…直到二十世纪后工业时代的到来，文化经历了 “图像转向”（Pictorial Turn），转变以视觉主导的文化。强调视觉经验的视觉文化是当代文化发展到一个新阶段后所形成的文化形式。…”
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ST Microelectronics – partnering for profit by Tang, Hung Kei, Gleave, Tom

“…In the face of these pressures, ST Micro-electronics (formerly SGS-Thomson) had shifted its product mix towards higher value-added items. This in turn, was beginning to affect the company's relationship with its distributors. …”
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Three-dimensional structure of human β-defensin 28 via homology modelling and molecular dynamics by Kwak, Sang Kyu, Chen, Wenwen, Tay, Derrick Kok Sing, Leong, Susanna Su Jan

“…With known high-resolution structures of HBD-2 and -3, single- and multiple-template sequence alignments are applied to find highly probable candidates for HBD-28, which are in turn refined through MD simulations in pure water and 50% trifluoroethanol/water mixture. …”
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Enhancing interlaminar fracture characteristics of woven CFRP prepreg composites through CNT dispersion by Joshi, Sunil Chandrakant, Dikshit, Vishwesh

“…The presence of nanotubes increased fiber bridging within the ply interfaces, which in turn controlled the inter-ply crack propagation. …”
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Looking Glass by Nur Mariyah Muhamad Afandi

“…Fast-paced societies and the vision of end-products without considerations of the in-between have led people to disregard our mental health and in turn, develop mental health conditions. In recent times, people with these conditions are stigmatised and discriminated in society. …”
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Study of water droplet impinging on surface by Nishita Sasi

“…The high-speed camera is able to provide a vast range of high resolution images, which in turn enables researchers to analyse and understand the characteristics of the water droplets’ developments as it impacted the surface. …”
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Exploration of construction waste recycling and management by Tay, Rubinstein Da Bin.

“…This will help construction firms cut down on their expenses through recycling, reusing or reducing their construction wastes and in turn, save Mother Earth.…”
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Investigation of cellular changes on blood cells relevant for the destabilization of blood flow by Stephanie.

“…In conclusion, depletion interaction is a significant determinant in red blood cell – endothelial cell adhesion, electrostatic repulsion is the key nonspecific force governing cell – cell interaction, and deformability reduction alters cell rheological properties which in turn reduce red blood cell – endothelial cell adhesion.…”
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Violence, murder, and death at the Tanjong Pagar Docks, 1870 to 1930 by Tam, Kuan Ho

“…Lastly, this paper also explores how narratives of violence allow historical actors to frame their understanding of violence, and in turn the working and social lives of dockworkers.…”
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Let's get crackin' by Wong, Gwendolyn Jeng Teng

“…Cooking becomes a chore and a hindrance, and people increasingly turn to eating out or taking away food. Let’s Get Crackin’ seeks to spark joy and interest in food and cooking in children, and help them get in touch with food, using a fun, creative and mindful approach. …”
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Digital twins for electro-physical, chemical, and photonic processes by Guo, Yuebin, Klink, Andreas, Bartolo, Paulo, Guo, Grace Weihong

“…Integrating manufacturing data and process models in real-time, a digital twin (DT) may function as an autonomous and dynamic digital replica. This, in turn, may enable manufacturers to not only understand and monitor a process but also proactively control it in real-time or a product over its life cycle. …”
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Development of Android apps for scientific computation by Lim, Zhi Wei

“…Mobile computation applications are positioned to function as valuable educational aid tools for students, aiding them in solving complex mathematical problems by delivering comprehensive and step-by-step solutions. This, in turn, facilitates a more profound comprehension of the fundamental mathematical concepts, thereby enhancing the learning experience. …”
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The monsters under my bed : fears and phobias. by Chong, Cherlyn Peiwen.

“…Over time, these fears usually fade or manifest in such a way that is controllable, however, they can sometimes turn into a full-fledged phobia.…”
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Finding meaning behind immortality of Anne Rice’s vampires. by Nurhayati Zakaria.

“…This paper investigates the alluring appeal of immortality through the exploration of humans’ instinctive anxieties against death; it shows how experience in life shapes an individual’s personality and character which in turn is fossilized and magnified during his or her immortal existence; and finally illustrates how the very nature of being trapped in a state of arrested development renders the disenchanted vampire’s perspective of immortality as one that is more limiting rather than liberating.…”
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The causes of presenteeism : a study of the antecedents of sickness presenteeism in the Singapore context. by Chang, Hua Lin., Yeo, Ciau Er., Phua, Justin Wei Zheng.

“…The main reason for its growing importance in the eyes of professionals is the overwhelming cost, surpassing the cost of absenteeism, incurred by employers when employees turn up for work feeling unwell. …”
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Effect of WuWeiXiaoDuYin (五味消毒饮) and its components on LFA-1 mediated leukocyte adhesion to ICAM-1. by Tan, Kang Ting.

“…However, these medications have problems with prolonged usage. As such, many turn to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as an alternative for treatment. …”
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