Inter-laboratory comparison of eleven quantitative or digital PCR assays for detection of proviral bovine leukemia virus in blood samples by Pluta, Aneta, Jaworski, Juan P., Droscha, Casey, VanderWeele, Sophie, Taxis, Tasia M., Valas, Stephen, Brnić, Dragan, Jungić, Andreja, Ruano, María J., Sánchez, Azucena, Murakami, Kenji, Nakamura, Kurumi, Puentes, Rodrigo, De Brun, MLaureana

“…Agreement amongst different assays was linked to BLV copy numbers present in samples and the characteristics of each assay (i.e., BLV target sequence). Finally, the mean correlation value for all assays was within the range of strong correlation. …”
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The gravity of the status quo: the response of research governance to system-level shocks by Derrick, GE, Robson, J, Oancea, A, Xu, X, Stan, M-R

“…There were tensions in how participants centralised the concept of the ‘normal’ as part of a process of recovery permeating all system-level responses, often with a sense of wistful affection for prepandemic structures, modes of operation, and embedded norms. …”

Robot-assisted endoscopic submucosal dissection is effective in treating patients with early-stage gastric neoplasia by Phee, Soo Jay, Reddy, Nageshwar, Chiu, Philip W. Y., Rebala, Pradeep, Rao, Guduru V., Wang, Zheng, Sun, Zhenglong, Wong, Jennie Y. Y., Ho, Khek–Yu

“…After markings and circumferential mucosal incision, all submucosal dissections were performed using the MASTER system. …”
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The effects of foreign influence on the Singapore stock market by Ang, Geok Peng, Quek, Oliver Shawn Jin Suan, Yong, Siew Yen

“…To add more depth into the research, a chapter on the means to dampen the effects owing to such dependencies is included. …”
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Altruism and natural selection in a variable environment by dos Santos, M, Downing, PA, Griffin, AS, Cornwallis, CK, West, SA

“…Hamilton's rule provides the cornerstone for our understanding of the evolution of all forms of social behavior, from altruism to spite, across all organisms, from viruses to humans. …”

Floral trait preferences of butterflies in Singapore by Fung, Louisa May

“…Since butterflies of similar families showed similar flower preferences, family-level conservation plans can be devised. The floral trait preferences identified can be used to select suitable flowering plant species for landscape management targeted to butterfly conservation.…”
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A case study on the evacuation of deep mega underground development in Singapore by Ng, Yan Hao, Nguyen, Minh Phuong, Tan, Kang Hai, Ng, Kian Wee

“…This feature is critical in ensuring safety of all occupants. Strategically located exit shafts with well-organised geometric layout will facilitate the overall evacuation process. …”
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Flow network models for online scheduling real-time tasks on multiprocessors by Cho, Hyeonjoong, Easwaran, Arvind

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Let's move with Leon: a qualitative evaluation of a UK digital intervention to improve physical activity in people with a musculoskeletal condition by Webb, Justin, Allison, Heather, Mprah, Michael

“…Digital physical activity behaviour change interventions are not one-size-fits-all; personalisation is key. Monitoring of activity by a named person can create commitment. …”
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Sensitivity analysis on river discharge from uncertainties in basin and rainfall parameters by Toh, Amos Yu Heng

“…By this conversion, the discharge data is then used with possible levee plans to generate the financial losses that each levee plans may develop. …”
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Electrical and Electronics Global Supply Chain: The Significance Effect of Psychological Empowerment on Organizational Business Performance by Wei-Kit, Loke, Abu, Noor Hidayah, Foo, Wah Lim

“…The findings indicate that, of all those four elements of psychological empowerment, only autonomy, self-efficacy, and meaning have significant influences on the business performance in the E&E industry. …”
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Techno-economic simulation assessment on on-grid solar photovoltaic and wind power system in alpha world city environments by A. M. Marbrur Ahmad Rashedi

“…The findings from the study can be deployed as the basis of harnessing massive scale solar PV and wind power energy from all similar climatic locations of the planet earth.…”
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探 = In search of harmony by Ng, Woon Lam

“…I sincerely welcome feedback from one and all. Thank you very much.…”
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Antimicrobial activity, phytochemical and toxicity analyses of salam [Syzygium polyanthum (Wight) Walp.] leaf extract and its application in food by Ramli, Suzita

“…The susceptibility test showed that all tested pathogenic bacteria were inhibited by S. …”
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Strength of rotator cuff repair by Leong, Jeremy Zhi Wei

“…After 3000 cycles, the mean gap formation was 2.44 ± 0.27 mm and the mean ultimate failure load was 452.3 ± 66.3 N. …”
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International web-based survey of patients with non-hydrocephalic symptomatic pineal cysts by Harding, J, Masina, R, Hill, A, Ansanipour, A, Steele, A, Kolias, A, Santarius, T

“…Results: 543 participants (mean age 38.6 years, range 1–83) were included in the analysis, of which 82 (mean age 38.9 years, range 16–72) had undergone cyst resection. …”

A Multi-satellite Perspective on “Hot Tower” Characteristics in the Equatorial Trough Zone by Pilewskie, J, Stephens, G, Takahashi, H, L’Ecuyer, T

“…Cloud vertical profiles from CloudSat and CALIPSO measurements supply convective core diameters and proxies for intensity and convective activity, and these proxies are augmented with brightness temperature data from geostationary satellite observations, precipitation information from IMERG, and cloud radiative properties from CERES. Less than 35% of all deep cores are classified as hot towers, and we estimate that 800–1700 hot towers occur at any given time over the course of a day, with the mean maximum core and hot tower frequency occurring at the time of year when peak convective intensity and precipitation occur. …”

Development of a new hybrid model and its application in biostatistics by Farooqi, Faraz Ahmed

“…All cases show the method's superiority, offering researchers precise tools for biostatistical inferences and forecasts. …”
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Environmental governance of transportation infrastructure under Belt and Road Initiative : A unified framework by Wang, Xueqin, Wong, Yiik Diew, Yuen, Kum Fai, Li, Kevin X.

“…Herein, smooth implementation of the TI projects would depend on the capacity of all the concerned actors to conduct collaborative planning and integrate environmental considerations. …”
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To what extent and in what ways do communities of practice facilitate learning in the context of professional development for interpreting students and practitioners? by D'Hayer, Danielle

“…The absence of negotiation of meaning with all participants in the VCs leads to a traditional skill-based interpreting practice approach that does not spark further collaborative initiatives, thus demonstrating the importance and value of negotiation of meaning when designing for the emergence of CoPs. …”
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