Investigation on the non-uniform temperature distribution of large-diameter concrete silos under solar radiation by Zhao, Liang, Yang, Zhiyong, Wang, Lijie

“…There is a growing demand for silos with large diameters and volumes; hence, the stresses induced by the temperature differences between the inner and the outer surfaces of the concrete walls of the large silos become significant. Sunshine is the main source of the temperature differences; and it is necessary to investigate the influences of sunshine on large concrete silos and ensure their safety and durability. …”
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Metal-organic frameworks and their derived materials for electrochemical energy storage and conversion: promises and challenges by Wu, Hao Bin, Lou, David Xiong Wen

“…This is in view of two main drawbacks of MOF-based materials: the low conductivity nature and the stability issue. …”
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Korean war June-October 1950 : Inchon and Stalin in the "trigger vs. justification" debate by Tan, Jack Kwoh

“…This is followed by in-depth analyses of the following three main interactions that Inchon engendered - 1) the policy shifts within the Truman administration; 2) the Stalin-Mao manoeuvres; and 3) the debates and dilemmas within the Chinese Politburo. …”
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Uncertainty aware minority game based energy management system for smart buildings by Cai, Xingyu, Zhang, Chun, Yu, Hao, Bhar, Radhika, Gooi, Hoay Beng

“…For the sake of accurate energy resource allocation in smart buildings with hybrid solar energy and main electrical grid, an uncertainty-aware minority-game based energy management system (UAMG-EMS) is introduced in this paper. …”
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Visual odometry using RGB-D camera on ceiling vision by Wang, Han, Mou, Wei, Suratno, Hendra, Seet Gim Lee, Gerald, Li, Maohai, Lau, Michael Wai Shing, Wang, Danwei

“…In this paper, we present a novel algorithm for odometry computation based on ceiling vision. The main contribution in this algorithm is the introduction of principal direction detection that can greatly reduce error accumulation problem present in most visual odometry estimation approaches. …”
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Characteristics of a single-layer graphene field effect transistor with UV/ozone treatment by Tran, Xuan Anh, Yu, Hongyu, Sun, Xiaowei, Liu, W. J., Liu, X. B., Wei, J.

“…We further verified by XPS measurement that the oxygen related carbon group O=C-O formation is the main cause for the mobility degradation.…”
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A comparison study on effectiveness and robustness of control charts for monitoring process mean and variance by Khoo, Michael B. C., Ou, Yanjing, Wen, Di, Wu, Zhang

“…Moreover, the probability distributions of the mean shift δµ and standard deviation shift δσ are studied explicitly as the influential factors in a factorial experiment. The main findings obtained in this study include: (1) From an overall viewpoint, the SPRT-type chart is more effective than the CUSUM-type chart and equation image type chart by 15 and 73%, respectively; (2) in general, the adaptive chart outperforms the optimal chart and basic chart by 16 and 97%, respectively; (3) the optimal CUSUM chart is the most effective fixed sample size and sampling interval chart and the optimal SPRT chart is the best choice among the adaptive charts; and (4) the optimal sample sizes of both the equation image charts and the CUSUM charts are always equal to one. …”
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The maritime security management system : perceptions of the international shipping community by Thai, Vinh Van, Grewal, Devinder

“…This paper presents the findings of a research project on the Maritime Security Management System (MSMS) conducted at the Australian Maritime College (AMC) in 2005–2006. The main objectives of this study are to identify key shore-based and near shore activities associated with maritime operations that are currently not covered by the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code and players involved in these activities; to explore and analyse important relationships among them, which can affect the management of security; to investigate the key criteria of a good/effective security management system; to explore the perceived effectiveness of some major aspects of security activities in a MSMS; and to identify the perceived importance of essential elements in a MSMS. …”
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Z-score biological significance of binding hot spots of protein interfaces by using crystal packing as the reference state by Liu, Qian, Wong, Limsoon, Li, Jinyan

“…We take a statistical Z-score approach to the assessment of the biological significance. The method has three main steps. First, the potential score of a residue is defined by using a knowledge-based potential function with relative accessible surface area calculations. …”
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Cylindrical surfaces enable wavelength-selective extinction and sub-0.2 nm linewidth in 250 μm-gap silicon Fabry–Pérot cavities by Malak, Maurine, Marty, Frédéric, Pavy, Nicolas, Peter, Yves-Alain, Liu, Ai Qun, Bourouina, Tarik

“…Our approach consists of providing a solution to the main loss mechanism in conventional FP cavities related to the expansion of the Gaussian light beam after multiple reflections inside the cavity. …”
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The effects of heating and tree configurations on pollutant dispersion and air temperature in Street Canyon by Muhammad Yazid, Muhammad Noor Afiq Witri

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Reliability and stability of amphibious house for floodplain areas in Malaysia by Mohammad Ali Nekooie

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Molecular characterization of Bacillus, lactic acid bacteria and yeast as potential probiotic isolated from fermented food by Cissé, Hama, Kagambèga, Boureima, Sawadogo, Adama, Tankoano, Abel, Sangaré, Gaston, Traoré, Yves, Ouoba, Irene, Savadogo, Aly

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Very small effects of an imagery-based randomised trial to promote adherence to wearing face coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic and identification of future intervention target... by Conroy, Dom, Smith, Debbie M., Armitage, Christopher J.

“…Design: A four-arm randomized controlled trial to explore potential mechanisms of action. Main outcome measures: Measures of behaviour (frequency of self-reported face covering adherence), theory of planned behaviour constructs (i.e., intention, attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control), personality traits, imagery ability and barrier self-efficacy were measured at baseline (T1). …”
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A multi-beam circularly polarised Fabry-Perot resonator antenna array using SIW for X-Band applications by Khajeh Mohammad Lou, Reza, Aribi, Tohid, Sedghi, Tohid, Virdee, Bal Singh

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Self-concordance theory and the goal-striving reasons framework and their distinct relationships with hedonic and eudaimonic well-being by Ehrlich, Christian, Cripps, Karen, Ehrlich, Susanne

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Staging La vida es sueño: its première and three contemporary productions by Paredes Ocampo, E

“…This approach engages with political criticism (e.g., the spectator’s problematic attitudes towards cruelty/suffering) and transgresses Calderón’s play-text (e.g., by introducing references to fascism). The main contribution of this study is that it questions and reinstates the relevance of the performance of Calderón’s play and the comedia today.…”

The international growth standard for children and adolescents project: environmental influences on preadolescent and adolescent growth in weight and height by Ulijaszek, S

“…There are many common environmental influences on the growth of children between the ages of 1 and 19 years; the examination and description of these forms the main body of this review. Subsequently, environmental factors influencing adolescent growth only are considered. …”

Long-term outcomes in thoracic aortic surgery: 11 year single centre experience by Staniforth, E, Ttofi, I, Ttofi, J, Perinparajah, V, Vijjhalwar, R, Uberoi, R, Sideso, E, Dubey, S, Krasopoulos, G

“…Multi and univariate logistic regression identified young age, arteritis and/or aortitis as the main risk factors associated with increased risk of re-operation. …”

Assessing the role of surface electric fields on the interfacial degradation in silicon solar cells by Liu, D

“…Within industrial silicon solar cells, there are three main device architectures in actual use: passivated emitter and rear cell (PERC), tunnel oxide passivated contact solar cells (TOPCon), and silicon heterojunction solar cells (SHJ). …”