Impact of Fixed Orthodontic Appliances on Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans by Maryam Aljbouri, Nebras Al-Dabbagh, Thaer Jaber Al-Khafaji

“…Antimicrobial susceptibility was determined using the disc diffusion method against six antibacterial and six antifungal agents. …”
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Comparison of SS-EPI DWI and one-minute TGSE-BLADE DWI for diagnosis of acute infarction by Sachi Okuchi, Yasutaka Fushimi, Akihiko Sakata, Sayo Otani, Satoshi Nakajima, Takakuni Maki, Masahiro Tanji, Noritaka Sano, Satoshi Ikeda, Shuichi Ito, Yuta Urushibata, Kun Zhou, Yoshiki Arakawa, Yuji Nakamoto

“…Abstract The efficacy of 2D turbo gradient- and spin-echo diffusion-weighted imaging with non-Cartesian BLADE trajectory (TGSE-BLADE DWI) has not been well studied for acute stroke due to its long acquisition time. …”
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Soil methane emission suppression control using unmanned aircraft vehicle swarm application of biochar mulch - A simulation study by Di An, Derek Hollenbeck, Kai Cao, YangQuan Chen

“…To simulate methane diffusion under the wind, we utilize the fractional calculus to solve the anomalous diffusion equation and define wind force with the drag equation. …”
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Technical challenges and outlook of underground hydrogen storage in depleted oil and gas reservoirs by Xiaoming LUO, Zihan JIA, Hongyang ZHANG

“…Besides, appropriate materials should be selected to enhance the resistance of artificial facilities to corrosion and hydrogen embrittlement. …”
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Alleviating cognitive impairments in bipolar disorder with a novel DTI-guided multimodal neurostimulation protocol: a double-blind randomized controlled trial by Minmin Wang, Hetong Zhou, Xiaomei Zhang, Qianfeng Chen, Qiqi Tong, Qiai Han, Xudong Zhao, Dandan Wang, Jianbo Lai, Hongjian He, Shaomin Zhang, Shaohua Hu

“…Methods The novel MNS protocol used individualized diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) data to identify fiber tracts between the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and dorsal anterior cingulate cortex. …”
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Computational Analysis of an Ammonia Combustion System for Future Two-Stroke Low-Speed Marine Engines by Jose R. Serrano, Ricardo Novella, Héctor Climent, Francisco José Arnau, Alejandro Calvo, Lauge Thorsen

“…This paper presents a comprehensive methodology for the development and validation of a thermodynamic model for a two-stroke low-speed marine engine incorporating a hybrid ammonia-diesel diffusion combustion system. The simulation tools are rigorously validated using experimental data obtained during diesel operation. …”
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Preliminary study on the value of high-order functional magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of bone and soft tissue tumors by ZHANG Zhengjia, LI Xiaomin, ZHOU Xin, MA Hairong, AI Songtao

“…All patients underwent conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), and dynamic contrast-enhanced imaging (DCE) before surgery. …”
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Detection and distribution of multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacterial isolates of clinical and public health significance on hospital fomites and hands of healthcare workers in Mubi G... by Musa Y. Tula * Joel Filgona , Richard Elisha , Terry L. Thomas , Francis O. Iruolaje

“…One hundred (100) samples including surfaces of hospital fomites and the hands of healthcare workers were analyzed for bacterial growth on selective and or differential media and the bacteria obtained were identified by standard procedure. …”
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Detection of <i>Chlamydia trachomatis</i> and <i>Neisseria gonorrhoeae</i> (and Its Resistance to Ciprofloxacin): Validation of a Molecular Biology Tool for Rapid Diagnosis and Tre... by María Paz Peris, Henar Alonso, Cristina Escolar, Alexander Tristancho-Baró, María Pilar Abad, Antonio Rezusta, Ana Milagro

“…Certest Biotec developed two molecular diagnostic products for simultaneous detection: VIASURE <i>C. trachomatis</i> & <i>N. gonorrhoeae</i> Real-Time PCR Detection Kit and VIASURE <i>Neisseria gonorrhoeae</i> Ciprofloxacin-Resistant Real-Time PCR Detection Kit. …”
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Molecular Detection of Metallo-β-Lactamase Genes in Carbapenem-Resistant Non-Fermenting Gram-Negative Bacilli from a Tertiary Care Hospital in Lahore, Pakistan by Ayesha Sajjad, Muna Malik, Muhammad Ashraf, Maria Muddassir, Iffat Javed, Sidra Zaman, Obaidullah Qazi, Syed Zeeshan Haider Naqvi

“…Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed using the disc diffusion technique. Isolates were analyzed for MBL production through a phenotypic method (DDST) and for the presence of MBL genes (blaIMP and blaVIM) via PCR. …”
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Molecular Detection of Metallo-β-Lactamase Genes in Carbapenem-Resistant Non-Fermenting Gram-Negative Bacilli from a Tertiary Care Hospital in Lahore, Pakistan by Ayesha Sajjad, Muna Malik, Muhammad Ashraf, Maria Muddassir, Iffat Javed, Sidra Zaman, Obaidullah Qazi, Syed Zeeshan Haider Naqvi

“…Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed using the disc diffusion technique. Isolates were analyzed for MBL production through a phenotypic method (DDST) and for the presence of MBL genes (blaIMP and blaVIM) via PCR. …”
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Current View on the Use of Extracorporeal Detoxification Methods for the Treatment of Rhabdomyolysis (Review) by S. V. Masolitin, D. N. Protsenko, I. N. Tyurin, O. A. Mamontova, M. A. Magomedov

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Low-Acid Leaching for Preferential Lithium Extraction and Preparation of Lithium Carbonate from Rare Earth Molten Salt Electrolytic Slag by Zaoming Chen, Ruzhen Peng, Zhen Xiang, Fupeng Liu, Jinliang Wang, Xirong Chen

“…It was fitted using an empirical model; the kinetics showed that internal diffusion control conformed to the low-acid leaching reaction, which had an apparent activation energy of 10.81 kJ/mol for lithium. …”
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Example-Based Conditioning for Text-to-Image Generative Models by Atsushi Takada, Wataru Kawabe, Yusuke Sugano

“…Our method presents users with a selection of images, allowing them to define categories by choosing examples that match their objectives. …”
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Temporal and Spatial Distribution of 2022–2023 River Murray Major Flood Sediment Plume by Evan Corbett, Sami W. Rifai, Graziela Miot da Silva, Patrick A. Hesp

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Progress of Research and Application of Printed Circuit Heat Exchanger for Offshore LNG Platform by Wang Kangshuo, Ren Tao, Ding Guoliang, Ma Nan

“…In this paper, the progress of research and application of printed circuit heat exchanger in recent years, including the basic principle, manufacturing process based on diffusion welding, heat transfer and pressure drop characteristics, and mechanical behaviors, is reviewed; the application status of printed circuit heat exchanger in offshore LNG platform is summarized; and the key technologies that requires to be overcome in future applications in offshore LNG platform is proposed, including thermal design, manufacturing process, detection technology.…”
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Field tests of CO2 huff-n-puff technology in Nanchuan normal-pressure shale gas field by Yuqiao GAO, Yongwang ZHENG, Lina ZHANG, Jianhua REN, Yaozu ZHANG, Dazhi FANG

“…Based on pressure monitoring during the injection and soaking stages of two wells over three rounds of CO2 injection, CO2 mainly concentrated in the near-well micro-fractures. The diffusion distance, generally not exceeding 70 m, was related to formation pressure and the conductivity of fracture network. …”
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Clean 1H NMR Spectra of Products Directly from Batch and Flow Reaction Mixtures by Yuliia Horbenko, Martin Jaudronnet, Nour El Sabbagh, Margherita Bazzoni, Aurélie Bernard, Mathias Nilsson, Patrick Giraudeau, François‐Xavier Felpin, Jean‐Nicolas Dumez

“…Herein, it is shown how the multiway analysis of time‐resolved diffusion NMR data can yield the clean spectrum of newly formed compounds, for a selection of click reactions carried out in batch and in flow, when monitored by flow NMR. …”
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Minimal preferential transport of microplastics through macropores in irrigated disturbed and undisturbed soil columns by Xiaomei Yang, Ronglong Chen, Darrell W.S. Tang

“…Furthermore, microplastics were detected beneath 40 cm depth only after seven irrigation-drying cycles. …”
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The Diagnostic Value of DCE-MRI Combined with DWI in Different Pathological Types of Uterine Fibroids by Yuexi CHEN, Wenhui CHEN, Ning LIU, Liang MA, Meiyan YE

“…In cases of multiple fibroids, the one with the largest volume was selected for analysis. Fibroids were confirmed in all patients using postoperative pathology, and were categorized into common (27 cases), rich-cell (6 cases), and degenerative (17 cases) types. …”
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