National University of Singapore

Sparse Electromagnetic-Compatibility Flexible Electrodes for High-Accuracy, Fast-Recognition Human–Computer Interfaces

Abstract Surface electromyography (sEMG) gesture recognition technology offers significant potential for enhancing human-computer interaction and rehabilitation engineering by providing an intuitive and noninvasive method of engagement. However, challenges such as electromagnetic...

Interactions of pollen-stigma interface in fruit trees: A multiscale analysis of adhesion mechanisms

Abstract Inspired by sophisticated adhesion strategies in nature, physicochemical properties of pollen from three widely distributed fruit species (apple, pear, and kiwifruit) are investigated, and an novel adhesion mechanism for fruit tree pollination is proposed. Through simula...

Helical Anchor Pullout Using a Semifluidized Bounding Surface Plasticity Model

Abstract The ultimate vertical pullout capacity of single-helix anchors in sand was explored using the coupled Eulerian–Lagrangian (CEL) technique to account for large deformation processes. A semifluidized bounding surface plasticity model was incorporated in a novel manner to i...

Perioperative Hospital‐at‐Home Program: A Scoping Review

BACKGROUND: Hospital-at-Home (HaH) is an established model of care for medical patients, particularly following rapid expansion during the COVID-19 pandemic. In contrast, perioperative HaH remains in its early stages, with limited understanding of appropriate care delivery models...

Tuerkayana latens, a New Species of Land Crab from French Polynesia, with a Discussion on the Phylogeny of the Genus (Crustacea: Decapoda: Brachyura: Gecarcinidae)

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CNT-Mediated Integration of Pd and In2O3 Circumvents Activity–Stability Trade-Off in CO2 Hydrogenation to Methanol

Abstract Metal promotion is a widely adopted strategy to enhance the activity of indium oxide (In2O3) catalysts for CO2 hydrogenation to methanol. However, intimately contacted metal promoters on In2O3 often result in rapid catalyst deactivation, as excessive local H2 supply indu...

Effects of Nut Consumption on Body Composition: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials with Subgroup Analyses by Nut Fatty-Acid Profile

Background: Despite their high fat content, nut consumption is suggested to benefit body composition. However, it remains unclear whether nuts with different fatty-acid compositions affect body composition differently. This study aimed to assess the effects of monounsaturated fat...

Does EQ-5D measure the most relevant aspects of health across cultures? Findings from a multi-country qualitative and card-sorting study

The EQ-5D is a widely used measure of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in health services and economic evaluations globally. However, its cross-cultural content validity remains underexplored. This study assesses the relevance and adequacy of EQ-5D across diverse cultural c...

Next-Generation Water Quality Monitoring via Artificial Intelligence-Coupled Nanozymes

Abstract Safe water management requires rapid and highly sensitive analytical platforms capable of detecting contaminants in complex environmental matrices. Nanozymes are nanomaterials with enzyme-mimicking catalytic activity that offer remarkable advantages for field-deployable...

Cost-Effectiveness of Annual Atrial Fibrillation Screening Compared with Current Opportunistic Screening in Australian Primary Care: A Model-Based Economic Evaluation

Although the guidelines recommend opportunistic screening for adults ≥ 65 years, screening for atrial fibrillation (AF) remains underutilised in Australia. The absence of guidance on how often to screen has resulted in variable practice and missed opportunities for AF detection....

High Coverage Does Not Guarantee Regression Detection: A Target-Blind Audit of Representative Task Panels for Versioned AI Coding Agents

Re-evaluating versioned artificial intelligence (AI) coding agents is expensive, motivating small task panels that represent a full benchmark. We audit whether such representativeness predicts regression-screening value (a regression is a task the previous configuration solved an...

Informal care outside the household by older people and cardiovascular health of caregivers: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the SHARE European study

Social isolation is an established cardiovascular risk factor, but the health implications of providing social support remain understudied. We examined whether informal care outside the household is associated with any self-reported cardiovascular disease. We conducted a cross-se...

A Scoping Review of Vibe Coding and AI-Assisted Programming in University Computing Education

Background: Generative AI coding tools are increasingly used in university computing education, including emerging practices commonly described as vibe coding. However, evidence on their educational effects is scattered across studies that differ in interaction patterns, instruct...

How Instrumental and Expressive Ties Shape Team Resilience in Digitally Mediated Construction Projects: The Moderating Role of Communication Visibility

Abstract Construction projects often operate in dynamic environments where team resilience is vital for survival. Although social ties provide the structural potential for adaptation, the specific mechanisms that translate these connections into resilient performance, particularl...

Small Wonders: How Nanotechnology Is Redefining Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

Objective: Nanotechnology has been increasingly incorporated into shoulder and elbow surgery, from bioinductive collagen scaffolds for rotator cuff repair to nanostructured implant surfaces for arthroplasty and nanoparticle-functionalized sutures for elbow tendon repair. This rev...

Community Dwelling Cancer Survivors' Perception and Readiness for Advance Care Planning: An Interpretive Description Qualitative Study

ABSTRACT Aim This study aimed to explore perceptions and readiness to engage in advance care planning (ACP) among community‐dwelling cancer survivors. Design An interpretive description qualitative study with reflexive thematic analysis. Methods Cancer survivors who had completed...

Development and Validation of a Tool to Measure Documented Health Care Encounter Time

Importance Time toxicity, defined as the time patients spend receiving cancer treatment and interacting with health care systems, is an emerging treatment-related burden. Existing studies typically quantify time toxicity using health care contact days, which may inadequately capt...

Spectrally Tunable Zero-Dimensional Manganese–Antimony-Based Halide Solid-Solution Glasses for X-ray Imaging and Information Encryption

Abstract Despite significant advances in high-performance X-ray scintillators based on organic–inorganic hybrid metal halides (OIHMHs), realizing spectrally tunable luminescence within a single OIHMH system remains a formidable challenge for next-generation multifunctional photon...

Human-like content analysis for generative AI with language-grounded sparse encoders

The rapid development of generative AI has transformed content creation, communication, and human development. However, this technology raises profound concerns in high-stakes domains, demanding rigorous methods to analyze and evaluate AI-generated content. While existing analyti...

Implementing reproductive carrier screening to include diverse Asian populations: insights from Singapore

Abstract Background As part of Singapore’s effort towards precision medicine tailored to Asian diversity, we describe the implementation of a nationwide reproductive carrier screening program. Using a customised 112-gene panel, targeting population-specific recessive genetic dise...