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Inside the black box: Bank credit allocation in China’s private sector by Firth, Michael, Lin, Chen, Liu, Ping, Wong, Sonia M.L.

“…This study examines how the Chinese state-owned banks allocate loans to private firms. We find that the banks extend loans to financially healthier and…”
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Test of a small prototype of the COMET cylindrical drift chamber by Wu, C., Wong, T.S., Kuno, Y., Moritsu, M., Nakazawa, Y., Sato, A., Sakamoto, H., Tran, N.H., Wong, M.L., Yoshida, H., Yamane, T., Zhang, J.

“…The performance of a small prototype of a cylindrical drift chamber (CDC) used in the COMET Phase-I experiment was studied by using an electron beam. The…”
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Histopathological diagnoses on pleural biopsy specimens over a 15-year period at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa : a retrospective review by Wong, M.L., Hale, M., Menezes, C.N., Edgar, J.R.

“…Background. Pleural effusions are a common reason for presentation to healthcare facilities. Blind closed pleural biopsy can be a useful tool to diagnose their…”
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P.2.a.027 Decreased anxiety and increased locomotor activity in caspase 1 knockout mice: evidence of antidepressant and anxiolytic effects by Inserra, A, Mastronardi, C, Wong, M.L, Licinio, J

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Dynamic power allocation of battery-supercapacitor hybrid energy storage for standalone PV microgrid applications by Jing, Wenlong, Lai, Chean Hung, Wong, Wallace S.H., Wong, M.L. Dennis

“…Standalone photovoltaic-based microgrid with energy storage system could be a promising solution for powering up off-grid communities. One of the major issues…”
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Qigong exercise enhances cognitive functions in the elderly via an interleukin-6-hippocampus pathway: A randomized active-controlled trial by Qi, Di, Wong, Nichol M.L., Shao, Robin, Man, Idy S.C., Wong, Clive H.Y., Yuen, Lai Ping, Chan, Chetwyn C.H., Lee, Tatia M.C.

“…•Qigong exercise induced significant neurocognitive improvement in aging.•Qigong exercise increased hippocampal volume and reduced peripheral IL-6…”
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A Single-institutional Experience Using the Strut-adjusted Volume Implant for Accelerate Partial Breast Irradiation by Wong, M.L, Fisher, B, Defroda, S, Komarnicky, L

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Political control and performance in China's listed firms by Chang, Eric C., Wong, Sonia M.L.

“…The performance implications of the involvement of grassroots local party committees of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the decision making of China's…”
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Corporate Transparency and the Impact of Investor Sentiment on Stock Prices by Firth, Michael, Wang, Kailong (Philip), Wong, Sonia ML

“…Using China's stock market as the testing venue, this study examines how corporate transparency helps explain the sensitivity of stock prices to general…”
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Aberrant functional metastability and structural connectivity are associated with rumination in individuals with major depressive disorder by Zhang, Ruibin, Tam, Sammi-Kenzie T.S., Wong, Nichol M.L., Wu, Jingsong, Tao, Jing, Chen, Lidian, Lin, Kangguang, Lee, Tatia M.C.

“…•Higher synchrony and lower metastability in adults with higher levels of rumination.•Prefrontal white matter integrity deficits are also associated with…”
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75: Time to Invasive Airway Placement and Resuscitation Outcomes After Inhospital Cardiopulmonary Arrest by Wong, M.L, Carey, S, Mader, T.J, Wang, H.E

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Classification of Major Depressive Disorder using Machine Learning on brain structure and functional connectivity by Liu, Zhongwan, Wong, Nichol M.L., Shao, Robin, Lee, Shwu-Hua, Huang, Chih-Mao, Liu, Ho-Ling, Lin, Chemin, Lee, Tatia M.C.

“…•Using machine learning on whole-brain data to classify depression can be costly.•Here, meta-analysis is first performed to identify key brain regions.•Deep…”
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Insights into Innovative Classroom Practices with ICT: Identifying the Impetus for Change by Wong, Emily M. L, Li, Sandy S. C, Choi, Tat-heung, Lee, Tsz-ngong

“…This paper draws on the literature of transformational leadership and learning organisation with a concern to foster innovative changes in classroom practices…”
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Leverage and investment under a state-owned bank lending environment: Evidence from China by Firth, Michael, Lin, Chen, Wong, Sonia M.L.

“…This study examines the relations between leverage and investment in China's listed firms, where corporate debt is principally provided by state-owned banks…”
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Neurodevelopmental changes in the relationship between stress perception and prefrontal-amygdala functional circuitry by Wu, Jingsong, Geng, Xiujuan, Shao, Robin, Wong, Nichol M.L., Tao, Jing, Chen, Lidian, Chan, Chetwyn C.H., Lee, Tatia M.C.

“…Our brain during distinct developmental phases may show differential responses to perceived psychological stress, yet existing research specifically examining…”
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A Multi-Dimensional and Integrative Approach to Examining the High-Risk and Ultra-High-Risk Stages of Bipolar Disorder by Lin, Kangguang, Xu, Guiyun, Wong, Nichol M.L., Wu, Huawang, Li, Ting, Lu, Weicong, Chen, Kun, Chen, Xiaodong, Lai, Bingyin, Zhong, Liuxia, So, Kwok-fai, Lee, Tatia M.C.

“…Validating the high-risk (HR) and ultra-high-risk (UHR) stages of bipolar disorder (BP) may help enable early intervention strategies. We followed up with 44…”
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Synthetic Biology: Immunotherapy by Design by Brenner, Matthew J, Cho, Jang Hwan, Wong, Nicole M.L, Wong, Wilson W

“…Cellular immunotherapy holds great promise for the treatment of human disease. Clinical evidence suggests that T cell immunotherapies have the potential to…”
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Effects of easy listening music intervention on satisfaction, anxiety, and pain in patients undergoing colonoscopy: a pilot randomized controlled trial by Ko, Shuk Yee, Leung, Doris Yp, Wong, Eliza Ml

“…The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of an easy listening music intervention on satisfaction, anxiety, pain, sedative and analgesic medication…”
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A 1-Year Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Mind Body Exercise (Tai Chi) With Stretching and Toning Exercise on Cognitive Function in Older Chinese Adults at Risk of Cognitive Decline by Lam, Linda C.W., MD, Chau, Rachel C.M., MSc, Wong, Billy M.L., MSc, Fung, Ada W.T., MSc, Tam, Cindy W.C., MRCPsych, Leung, Grace T.Y., MRCPsych, Kwok, Timothy C.Y., FRCP, Leung, Tony Y.S., MSc, Ng, Sammy P., MPH, Chan, Wai M., MPH

“…Abstract Objectives To compare the effectiveness of Chinese-style mind-body exercise (24 forms simplified Tai Chi) versus stretching and toning exercise in the…”
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Governance with multiple objectives: Evidence from top executive turnover in China by Chang, Eric C., Wong, Sonia M.L.

“…We examine the relationship between Chief Executive Officer (CEO) turnover and the performance of listed Chinese firms and obtain two results. First, we find a…”
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