An analysis of roadside particulate matter pollution and population exposure over the Pearl River Delta region of China under clear-sky condition using new ultra-high-resolution PM... by Wu, Yi, Lee, Harry Fung, Deng, Ruru, Yim, Steve Hung Lam

“…Even though roadside air pollution has been reported to cause adverse human health impacts, the spatial distribution of roadside air pollution in a large urban agglomeration has yet to be fully assessed. This study aimed to analyse roadside fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution and the population exposure in 11 cities in the Pearl River Delta (PRD) region of China. …”
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Why do Chinese firms go public abroad and how do they perform? by Yuan, Mengying

“…Our third essay, Asset Pricing under Capital Controls: Evidence from A-H Price Premium, focuses on a narrowed sample that shares dual-listed in Hong Kong and mainland China to assess the impact of capital controls on asset pricing across borders. …”
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Black hole binary formation and mergers in supermassive black hole discs by Rowan, C

“…Further more detailed work is needed to assess the sensitivity of these observational predictions to these assumptions.…”

Investigating the content and function of stress-induced extracellular vesicles in colorectal cancer by Mason, J

“…After validating a SEC-based method to isolate EVs from patient plasma, I showed that nCRT for rectal cancer is associated with altered EV-miRNA cargo. …”

Using cluster analysis to reconstruct dengue exposure patterns from cross-sectional serological studies in Singapore by Sangkaew, Sorawat, Tan, Li Kiang, Ng, Lee Ching, Ferguson, Neil M., Dorigatti, Ilaria

“…Methods: We explored the use of five distinct clustering methods (i.e. agglomerative hierarchical, divisive hierarchi-cal, K-means, K-medoids and model-based clustering) with varying number (from 4 to 10) of clusters for each method. …”
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基于经验模态分解和神经网络的微网混合储能容量优化配置 = Capacity optimization of hybrid energy storage systems in microgrid using empirical mode decomposition and neural network... by 孙承晨 Sun Chengchen, 袁越 Yuan Yue, Choi, San Shing, 李梦婷 Li Mengting, 张新松 Zhang Xinsong, 曹阳 Cao Yang

“…The degree of smoothness of the resulting power delivered to load is assessed in terms of a newly developed level of smoothness (LOS) criteria. …”
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Genetic and observational associations of nuclear magnetic resonance-measured lipid-related traits and atherosclerotic cardiovascular mortality in the Mexico City Prospective Study by Wang, Y

“…However, previous evidence is mainly based on European populations and traditional lipid panels. …”

Brewers’ spent grains as potential novel functional food ingredients for food security by Tan, Yong Xing

“…The increase in various compounds enhanced BSG nutritional profile. In order to assess the potential of fermented BSG as functional food ingredients, an in vitro digestion-fermentation setup was employed. …”
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Improving outcomes in panic disorder and carer support in psychosis: a triad of studies on theory, practice and innovations by Aslam, SY

“…Exclusion criteria were non-English language publications, all participants under the age of 18 and studies that were not published in a peer-reviewed journal. Quality was assessed using ‘QualSyst’ and synthesis was based on each prediction tested. …”

The sensitivity of tsunami models and tsunami energy to geologically constrained fault sources and shallow bathymetry by Felix, Raquel Picar

“…I then applied what I learned by addressing these knowledge gaps to assess the tsunami hazard in Bali and Lombok in Indonesia due to a potential earthquake on the Flores back-arc thrust. …”
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Multivariate normative comparison, a novel method for improved use of retinal nerve fiber layer thickness to detect early glaucoma by Chua, Jacqueline, Schwarzhans, Florian, Wong, Damon, Li, Chi, Husain, Rahat, Crowston, Jonathan G., Perera, Shamira A., Sng, Chelvin C. A., Nongpiur, Monisha E., Majithia, Shivani, Tham, Yih Chung, Thakur, Sahil, Soh, Zhi Da, Cheng, Ching-Yu, Aung, Tin, Fischer, Georg, Vass, Clemens, Schmetterer, Leopold

“…Purpose: Detection of early glaucoma remains limited with the conventional analysis of the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL). This study assessed whether compensating the RNFL thickness for multiple demographic and anatomic factors improves the detection of glaucoma. …”
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The prospective associations of 24-hour movement behaviors and domain-specific activities with executive function and academic achievement among school-aged children in Singapore by Padmapriya, Natarajan, Bernard, Jonathan Y., Tan, Sarah Yi Xuan, Chu, Anne H. Y., Goh, Claire Marie Jie Lin, Tan, Shuen Lin, Shek, Lynette P., Chong, Yap Seng, Tan, Kok Hian, Chan, Shiao-Yng, Yap, Fabian, Godfrey, Keith M., Lee, Yung Seng, Meaney, Michael J., Eriksson, Johan G., Tan, Chuen Seng, Law, Evelyn C., Müller-Riemenschneider, Falk

“…Executive function and academic achievement were assessed using NEuroPSYchology (NEPSY) and Wechsler Individual Achievement Tests at ages 8.5 and 9-years, respectively. …”
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Pulsed laser scan methodology for single event effect (SEE) qualification by Chua, Chung Tah

“…This methodology was shown to be capable of assessing the various SEE sensitivities of LM124 in different bias conditions. …”
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Precipitation trend analysis for The Langat River Basin, Selangor, Malaysia by Palizdan, Narges

“…In the method using wavelet transformation, the mother wavelet type and the number of decomposition levels were assessed based on two criteria. The first one is the Mean Relative Error (MRE) between the wavelet approximation component and the original data set and the second one is the relative error of the MK Z-value ( ) between the approximation series and the original data series. …”
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Interventions for smoking cessation in hospitalised patients by Streck, JM, Rigotti, NA, Livingstone-Banks, J, Tindle, HA, Clair, C, Munafò, MR, Sterling-Maisel, C, Hartmann-Boyce, J

“…<p><b>Objectives</b></p> To assess the effects of any type of smoking cessation programme for patients admitted to an acute care hospital. …”

Effects of noise exposure on occupational stress among palm oil mill workers in Malaysia by Roya, Latifi Naeini

“…Validation and reliability of the translated version of PSI (O’Donnell) shows that the questionnaire was capable in assessing psychological symptoms of occupational stress (Cronbach’s alpha= 0.96). …”
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Tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy versus non‐surgical treatment for chronic/recurrent acute tonsillitis by Burton, MJ, Glasziou, PP, Chong, LY, Venekamp, RP

“…<br> We combined data from five trials in children; these trials included children who were 'severely affected' (based on the specific 'Paradise' criteria) and less severely affected. …”

In-situ infrared spectroscopy studies of surface reactions over irradiated photocatalysts by Gong, Dangguo

“…Interest in photocatalysis driven by solar energy has risen greatly over the past four decades due to the fact that it is one of the most promising approaches to help solve the energy crisis and effectively combat environmental contamination. TiO2-based nanomaterials remain attractive candidates as photocatalysts due to their high photoefficiency, strong oxidizing power, good stability, and non-toxicity. …”
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Towards an understanding of the growth of primary schoolchildren's mathematical ability using latent curve analysis. by Koh, Ian Chong-Hua.

“…Five hundred and forty children from four age cohorts (grade 0, grade 2, grade 4, and grade 6) participated in a study that assessed them on mathematical ability and motivation over four years. …”
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Testing of metallic specimens using "C" scan ultrasonic procedures to locate, size and determine shape of defects by Loke, Zhen Dong

“…Hence, this project aims to assess the accuracy of ultrasonic “C” scan procedures in the inspection of defects. …”
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