Assessment of Vibration Frequencies of Piezo-Actuated Panel by Model-Assisted Self-Mixing Interferometry by E. Bodo, L. Ciccarelli, V. Bello, S. Morganti, S. Merlo

“…In particular, we successfully combined finite element analysis and out-of-plane displacement measurements performed with a semiconductor laser feedback (or self-mixing) interferometer in a few selected spots of the optically diffusing panel. To rapidly detect the spectral response, the actuator was driven by electrical white noise to obtain a photodetected interferometric signal in the frequency domain directly proportional to the vibration amplitude. …”
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Advancing global research on Datura stramonium L.: Integrative in vitro antifungal, antioxidant, and in silico molecular docking studies by Ankit kale, Deepshikha Patle, Shyam Ingle, Durgesh M. Agase

“…Additionally, the bioactive compounds within the extracts were identified through GC–MS analysis and subsequently screened using molecular docking studies by docking the identified constituents with selected proteins of fungus candida albicans. Result: The antifungal activity of the extract was tested against the fungus C. albicans ATCC10231 strain using a disc diffusion assay, with fluconazole serving as the positive control for determining the MIC. …”
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Enabling discovery of the social determinants of health: using a specialized lens to see beyond the surface by Cynthia Sheffield, Gisela Butera, Dera Tompkins, Vence Bonham, Deborah Duran, Kimberly Middleton, Corina Galindo

“…Results: The 31 articles selected demonstrated that 80% of the MeSH indexed keywords are unique within this collection of full text articles, despite the commonality of the topic. …”
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The glymphatic system as a therapeutic target: TMS-induced modulation in older adults by Mark H. Sundman, Yilin Liu, Nan-kuei Chen, Ying-hui Chou, Ying-hui Chou

“…Deficient glymphatic clearance has emerged as a central feature of neurodegenerative disease, which can now be assessed with specialized diffusion magnetic resonance imaging techniques. This study examines changes in the diffusion tensor imaging analysis along the perivascular space (DTI-ALPS) index following theta-burst stimulation (TBS) in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). …”
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Azole non-susceptible C. tropicalis and polyclonal spread of C. albicans in Central Vietnam hospitals by Thi Minh Chau Ngo, Antonella Santona, Maura Fiamma, Phuong Anh Ton Nu, Thi Bich Thao Do, Piero Cappuccinelli, Bianca Paglietti

“…Conclusions: Resistance to triazole agents should be considered in C. tropicalis infections in the studied hospitals, and surveillance measures taken to avoid Candida diffusion. …”
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Catalysts of regional innovation: incentive mechanisms for smart specialization by Pobedin Alexander

“…Particular attention is paid to emerging innovation stimulation mechanisms, such as living labs and digital platforms, which can accelerate innovation diffusion in the context of a new phase of scientific and technological progress. …”
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Antibiotic-Producing Bacteria Collected from Seawater by Khadijah M. Dashti, Leila Vali, Norya Almaraghi, Hussain Ebrahim, Hassan Abul, Ali A. Dashti

“…The antimicrobial activity of <i>Pseudomonas guguanensis</i> (KD1) was screened against the ESKAPE pathogens using agar-well diffusion assays. <i>P. guguanensis</i> (KD1) was selected for the fermentation and extraction of antimicrobial compounds using solvent extraction assays. …”
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Gossypin-Loaded Ethosome Gel for Cutaneous Administration: A Preliminary Study on Melanoma Cells by Agnese Bondi, Walter Pula, Mascia Benedusi, Giulia Trinchera, Anna Baldisserotto, Stefano Manfredini, Maria Grazia Ortore, Alessia Pepe, Paolo Mariani, Marc C. A. Stuart, Giuseppe Valacchi, Elisabetta Esposito

“…The evaluation of vesicle size distribution by photon correlation spectroscopy, morphology by cryogenic transmission electron microscopy, and gossypin entrapment capacity, as well as in vitro release and permeation by vertical diffusion cells, enabled us to select a production strategy based on the injection of a phosphatidylcholine ethanolic solution in water. …”
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Formulation of Topical Drug Delivery Systems Containing a Fixed-Dose Isoniazid–Rifampicin Combination Using the Self-Emulsification Mechanism by Melissa van Deventer, Richard K. Haynes, Marius Brits, Joe M. Viljoen

“…Formulations displaying no physical instabilities were subsequently exposed to characterization experiments, including droplet size determination, zeta potential, size distribution, viscosity, pH, self-emulsification, cloud point, robustness to dilution, and thermodynamic stability assessment. Three selected formulations were consequently subjected to membrane release experiments, followed by skin diffusion studies, and INH and RIF stability in these emulsions was determined, because these drugs have a known interaction. …”
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Heritage grapevines as sources of biological control agents for Botryosphaeria dieback pathogens by Carmen Sanjuana DELGADO-RAMÍREZ, Edgardo SEPÚLVEDA, Edelweiss Airam RANGEL-MONTOYA, Cesar VALENZUELA-SOLANO, Rufina HERNANDEZ-MARTINEZ

“…Trichoderma isolates produced diffusible organic compounds and were mycoparasites. …”
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Reporting antimicrobial susceptibility and detection of carbapenemase production in single and double carbapenemase-producing Gram-negative clinical isolates: a nationwide proficie... by Felipe Fernández-Cuenca, Felipe Fernández-Cuenca, Felipe Fernández-Cuenca, Mercedes Delgado-Valverde, Mercedes Delgado-Valverde, Mercedes Delgado-Valverde, Mercedes Delgado-Valverde, Pablo Guridi-Fernández, Concepción Gimeno-Cardona, Carmen Hidalgo-Díaz, Carmen Hidalgo-Díaz, Álvaro Pascual, Álvaro Pascual, Álvaro Pascual, Álvaro Pascual

“…Phenotypic tests showed higher sensitivity for DCP isolates than for SCP isolates: lateral flow immunoassay (99.0% vs. 95.1%), carbapenem inactivation method (100% vs. 93%) and chromogenic media (100% vs. 83.3%); conversely, sensitivities for DCP versus SCP isolates was lower using disk diffusion with inhibitors (83.3% vs. 90.4%) and hydrolysis-based assays (81.3% vs. 86.1%). …”
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Dielectric Loaded Antenna With Conformal Waterbolus and Improved SAR for Hyperthermia Treatment of Localized Superficial Cancer by Rahul Choudhary, Kavitha Arunachalam

“…However, existing HT applicators widely reported for large area diffused superficial cancers have challenges in selectively heating localized superficial tumors of 2-3 cm diameter located at curved surfaces of body. …”
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Quantitative analysis of wavelength dependence of thermal perception by Akihisa Nomoto, Yoshiichi Ozeki, Miyoko Oiwake, Ryo Hisayama, Yutaro Ogawa, Mizuho Akimoto, Shin-ichi Tanabe

“…In recent years, significant progress has been made in the development of materials that selectively reflect or absorb radiation in specific wavelength ranges. …”
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Synthesis and molecular modeling studies of new thiohydantoin-triazole hybrids as anticancer agents by Wael M. Alamoudi

“…The conjugate 9b exhibited distinguished cytotoxic efficiency and the highest selectivity index against the examined cell lines, with IC50 (μM) = 10.30 ± 0.21 for HepG2, 13.73 ± 0.10 for HT-29 and 7.85 ± 0.05 for MCF-7. …”
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Assessment of antibiotic- and disinfectant-resistant bacteria in hospital wastewater, south Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Sintayehu Fekadu, Yared Merid, Hunachew Beyene, Wondu Teshome, Solomon Gebre-Selassie

“…Antibiotics are partially metabolized and residual quantities reach hospital wastewater, exposing bacteria to a wide range of biocides that could act as selective pressure for the development of resistance. …”
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Antimicrobial Resistance Profile of Isolated From Hospital and Industrial Wastewater Systems by Kajelcha Fikadu Tufa, Alemayehu Godana Birhanu

“…Due to time and resource limitations, 50 isolates were subjected to antimicrobial susceptibility testing by the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method against 11 antimicrobial agents. These antimicrobials were selected based on their clinical significance, availability, dominance in resistance mechanism, and utilization trends in Ethiopia. …”
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Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant, and Photoprotective Analysis of Mangrove Extracts as Additives Ingredients in a Cosmetic Cream by Dear Berliana Putri, Delianis Pringgenies, Agus Trianto

“…Three mangrove species were evaluated for their bioactivity, and the species with the highest bioactivity was selected for use in the cream formulation. Antibacterial and antifungal activities were tested using the disc diffusion method, antioxidant activity was assessed using the DPPH method, and photoprotective activity was determined using UV spectrophotometry, with analysis based on the Mansur mathematical equation. …”
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Cryptic patterning of avian skin confers a developmental facility for loss of neck feathering. by Chunyan Mou, Frederique Pitel, David Gourichon, Florence Vignoles, Athanasia Tzika, Patricia Tato, Le Yu, Dave W Burt, Bertrand Bed'hom, Michele Tixier-Boichard, Kevin J Painter, Denis J Headon

“…BMP family members inhibit embryonic feather formation by acting in a reaction-diffusion mechanism, and we find that selective production of retinoic acid by neck skin potentiates BMP signaling, making neck skin more sensitive than body skin to suppression of feather development. …”
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Assessing Drug Product Shelf Life Using the Accelerated Stability Assessment Program: A Case Study of a GLPG4399 Capsule Formulation by Dattatray Modhave, Sara Vrielynck, Kevin Roeleveld

“…The resulting data were fitted using a suitable diffusion kinetics method. <b>Results:</b> The developed model was applied to predict the shelf life of the drug product when using clinically appropriate primary packaging (high-density polyethylene container). …”
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Experimental design, formulation and in vivo evaluation of a novel topical in situ gel system to treat ocular infections. by Anroop B Nair, Jigar Shah, Shery Jacob, Bandar E Al-Dhubiab, Nagaraja Sreeharsha, Mohamed A Morsy, Sumeet Gupta, Mahesh Attimarad, Pottathil Shinu, Katharigatta N Venugopala

“…Release profile of moxifloxacin from MH7 was comparable to the check point batches and followed Korsmeyer-Peppas matrix diffusion-controlled mechanism. Ocular irritation study signifies that selected formulation is safe and non-irritant for ophthalmic administration. …”
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