Template-associated crystallization of organically modified CaCO3 via dual-membrane double migration technique: impact of voltage and temperature by Salman Muhammad Ilyas, Sadia Zakir Jangda, Hans-Peter Wiesmann, Benjamin Kruppke

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Inhibitory activity of Salvadora persica extracts against oral bacterial strains associated with periodontitis: An in-vitro study by Rasouli Ghahroudi Amir Alireza, Rezaei Afsaneh, Mohseni Salehifard Seied Hosein, Yaghoobee Siamak, Khorsand Afshin, Kadkhoda Zeinab, Moosavi Jazi Mahvash, Rokn Amir Reza

“…While three bacterial genera, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus and Lactobacillus were identified in all subjects, Enterococcus and Escherichia were only detected in Group I. Results: A statistically significant difference in colonization levels between the two groups was observed. …”
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Choice and justification of the method of titanium welding with platinum by Anatolii Sanin, Ihor Mamchur, Tetiana Nosova, Stella Mamchur

“… The purpose of this work is to select a technology for joining platinum foil and titanium, as well as to develop welding modes. …”
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Establishing Sitafloxacin Epidemiological Cut-off Values (ECOFFs) for Clinical Bacterial Isolates by Zhang J, Li X, Jia X, Li Y, Zheng B, Yu Y, Hu F, Sun Z, Chen Z, Zhang G, Kang W, Wang T, Li J, Gao H, Yi Q, Yu W, Chu X, Xu Y, Yang Q

“…Keywords: sitafloxacin, ECOFF, MIC, zone diameter, BMD, disk diffusion…”
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Whole-genome sequencing of extended spectrum beta lactamases (ESBLs)-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae (kp) isolates from selected hospitals in Malaysia by Salawudeen Adamu, Mika’ila Bawa Ali, Mohd Nasir Mohd Desa, Hui-min Neoh, Siti Norbaya Masri, Narcisse Joseph, Tengku Zetty Maztura Tengku Jamaluddin

“…An analytical profile index (API) 20E kit was used to confirm a total of 100 clinical isolates of ESBL Klebsiella pneumoniae. The disc diffusion method was used to perform the antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST), which was followed by the phenotypic detection of ESBLs. …”
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Development and validation of novel models based on clonality immunoglobulin gene rearrangement for evaluation of bone marrow involvement and prognostic prediction in patients with... by Zelin Liu, Zelin Liu, Qianping Li, Qianping Li, Ruiqi Liu, Yangyang Ding, Yangyang Ding, Ya Liao, Ya Liao, Linhui Hu, Linhui Hu, Lianfang Pu, Lianfang Pu, Chunhua Zhu, Shenghui Zhang, Shenghui Zhang, Shudao Xiong, Shudao Xiong, Shudao Xiong

“…IntroductionBone marrow involvement (BMI) is a poor prognostic factor in diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL), and accurate evaluation of BMI is crucial for determining stages and prognosis. …”
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Accurate low-dose exposure assessment of benzene and monoaromatic compounds by diffusive sampling: Sampling and analytical method validation according to ISO 23320 for radiello® sa... by Laura Zaratin, Caterina Boaretto, Riccardo Carnevale Schianca, George Hinkal, Elena Grignani, Danilo Cottica

“…The sampler performances have fulfilled all requisites of the ISO 23320 standard, in particular: bias due to the selection of a non-ideal sorbent is lower than 10 % (no significant back diffusion of benzene due to concentration change in the atmosphere); bias due to storage of samples for up to 2 months is lower than 10 %; nominal uptake rate for benzene on RAD145 is 32.3 mL/min; expanded uncertainty of the sampling and analytical method is 22.1 % in the concentration range from 80 to 320 µg/m³. …”
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Influence of Sample Preparation on SERS Signal by Isabela Bianchi-Carvalho, Marcelo José dos Santos Oliveira, Cibely Silva Martin, Santiago Sánchez-Cortés, Carlos José Leopoldo Constantino

“…Dilution of the Ag colloid before salt addition enabled lower detection limits than without any dilution. No SERS signal was observed when the salt was added before dilution. …”
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Bright Luminal Sign on High b-Value Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Enterography Imaging as a New Biomarker to Predict Fibrotic Strictures in Crohn’s Disease Patients: A Retr... by Luca Pio Stoppino, Stefano Piscone, Ottavia Quarta Colosso, Sara Saccone, Paola Milillo, Nicola Della Valle, Rodolfo Sacco, Alfonso Reginelli, Luca Macarini, Roberta Vinci

“…A retrospective analysis was conducted to investigate how a bright luminal sign on high b-value diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) could be considered as a new biomarker for identifying fibrotic strictures in Crohn’s disease (CD). …”
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Achieving low-temperature Cu–Cu bonding platform via area-selective metal films with superior surface roughness for advanced packaging by Mu-Ping Hsu, Chi-Yu Chen, Hsin-Chi Chang, Kuan-Neng Chen

“…This study addresses the critical challenge of achieving low-temperature Cu–Cu bonding for advanced packaging applications by optimizing area-selective electroless Au passivation. We demonstrate that an Ar/N2 plasma pretreatment, applied prior to Au deposition, substantially strips oxides, renders the Cu surface amorphous and highly hydrophilic, and thus suppresses grain-boundary-selective Au displacement to form a smooth, continuous passivation layer. …”
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Highly selective and efficient phosphate removal from water bodies using triethanolamine-assisted glycine-intercalated layered double hydroxide composites by Gaole Yan, Hongtao Wu, Haining Ja, Xianghai Li, Gang Yang

“…Developing highly selective phosphate adsorbents with abundant binding sites presents a significant challenge. …”
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In vitro Cytotoxicity of Selected Medicinal Plant Extracts used for the Management of Gastroenteritis in Northern Namibia, and their Antibacterial Activity against Multidrug-resist... by Albertina Mariina Ndinelao Shatri, Davis Ropafadzo Mumbengegwi

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Phytochemical Screening and In Vitro Antifungal Activity of Selected Medicinal Plants against Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger in West Shewa Zone, Ethiopia by Askale Gizaw, Lencho Megersa Marami, Ibsa Teshome, Edilu Jorga Sarba, Petros Admasu, Dagmawit Atalel Babele, Getachew Mulatu Dilba, Wakuma Mitiku Bune, Morka Dandecha Bayu, Miressa Tadesse, Kebede Abdisa

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Enhanced Tolerance to Antifungals as a General Feature of Rho⁻ Mutants in Yeast Species: Implications to Positive Selection of Respiratory Deficiency by Zachary Johnson, Farhan Nadim, Mikhajlo K. Zubko

“…The results on the elevated tolerance of petite strains to antifungals are discussed in terms of the prospective positive selection of respiratory-deficient mutants and the various implications of such selection.…”
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Bicontinuous Nanophasic Conetworks of Polystyrene with Poly(dimethylsiloxane) and Divinylbenzene: From Macrocrosslinked to Hypercrosslinked Double-Hydrophobic Conetworks and Their... by Anna Petróczy, István Szanka, András Wacha, Zoltán Varga, Yi Thomann, Ralf Thomann, Rolf Mülhaupt, Laura Bereczki, Nóra Hegyesi, Béla Iván

“…The Korsmeyer–Peppas type evaluation of the swelling data indicates hindered Fickian diffusion of both solvents in the conetwork organogels. …”
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Selection of favorable shale lithofacies based on an integrated geology and engineering approach: a case study of Lishu Fault Depression in Songliao Basin by Xuan LIN, Jianfeng ZHU, Haiming PANG, Zhongbo LI, Wei WANG, Shuo LIU, Haibin LI, Zhenxue JIANG, Zhuo LI, Chunyu QIN, Kangbo CHEN

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The reliability of serogroup determination in the detection of Escherichia coli as a causative agent of sporadic and epidemic occurrence of enterocolitis by Stojanović Valentina, Čobeljić Miloje

“…Serogroup was determined in 57.2% of 622 strains isolated from sporadic cases, and among them virulence factors were detected in 23.6%. Serogroup was also determined in 73.3% of 90 outbreaks isolates tested and virulence factors were detected in 97% of them. …”
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Study on quantitative detection of fatigue cracks for hollow axles on high-speed trains by the total focus method by HUANG Yongcong, ZHAO Menglin, TAN Yuanhao

“…Among the important components on high-speed trains, hollow axles are detected from the inner bore surface for transverse fatigue cracks on the outer surface by the conventional ultrasonic technique, as a measure to ensure the operation safety of high-speed trains. …”
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Nodal Marginal Zone Lymphoma with Simultaneous Transformation at Diagnosis and Pleural Effusion as the Initial Presentation: A Case Report by Konstantinos Dodos, Vasileia Tsampika Kalamara, Vasiliki Epameinondas Georgakopoulou, Paraskevi Kavoura

“…This case report presents a 67-year-old female diagnosed with NMZL, which had transformed into Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) at the time of diagnosis. …”
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The use of magnetic resonance and MR angiography in the detection of cerebral infarction: A complication of pediatric bacterial meningitis by Stošić-Opinćal Tatjana, Kačar Katarina, Stošić Srboljub, Lavrnić Slobodan, Perić Vesna, Gavrilov Mihail

“…The use of MRI, especially FLAIR imaging, confirmed its value in the detection and determination of the site and the extent of cerebral infarction. …”
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