Investigating the factors that influence Chinese undergraduate students' sustained use of open source communities. by Xinyi Wang, Rafiza Abdul Razak, Siti Hajar Halili

“…The study used random stratified sampling to survey 803 undergraduate students in Yunnan Province. …”
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Anatomy of a Prompt: a Semiotic System of Text-to-Image Gen AI by Hoa Vo

“…This study employs Saussure’s Semiotic Theory to investigate how architectural and interior design prompts in DiffusionDB (part-000001) function as a semiotic system. …”
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Bacteria isolated from lungs of sheep with pneumonia and antibiotic susceptibilities by Dilek Öztürk, Mehmet Çorlu

“…By the study, it was aimed to isolate the bacteria from sheep lungs with pneumonia and to determine the antibiotic susceptibility. A total of 150 lung samples from sheep with pneumonia was collected at Konya Meat and Fish Abottoir, A total of 60 bacterial agents was isolated from the 38 (25.33 %) of 150 sheep lung. …”
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A Secure and Efficient Image Transmission Scheme Based on Two Chaotic Maps by Wei Feng, Jing Zhang, Zhentao Qin

“…Compared with existing schemes, the secret key design of SIT-SS is more reasonable and requires fewer hardware resources. When sampling ratio is greater than 0.6, its image reconstruction quality has obvious advantages. …”
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Influence of the grain size of rolled sparingly alloyed steel on the quality of manufacture of gears by S. P. Rudenko, A. L. Val’ko, S. G. Sandomirski

“…A rational set of mechanical properties and high hardenability of the diffusion layer ensure the use of sparingly alloyed steels for large‑module gears. …”
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THE HISTOLOGICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL ALTERATIONS IN GILLS AND ERYTHROCYTES OF C YPRIN US CARPIO AND LIZA AB U AS BIOMARKER TO FRESHWATER POLLUTION by Al-Ali M. F. M

“…Two fish species C. carpio and L. abu were sampled from four sites near of industrialize and human pollution areas from _ Shatt Al-Arab River ,while the fifth place was considered as control because it's far located from direct pollution sources . …”
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Extended-spectrum β-lactamase Producing Escherichia coli in Broiler Farms in Ciampea Bogor by Kenedy Putra, Wahyuningsih Wahyuningsih, Maya Purwanti, Kusuma Sri Handayani, Juju Julaeha

“…Confirmation of ESBL-producing E. coli using a double disc diffusion test with MHA. The results showed that ESBL-producing E. coli was present in 28,9% of broiler chicken cloaca swab samples (26/90). …”
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Antibiotics’ resistance profile of pathogens isolated from fish products sold in the city of Bangangté, Cameroon: Aqueous extracts from spices’ formulations used as accompanying so... by Hippolyte Tene Mouafo, Majeste Mbiada Pahane, Paul Alain Nana, Hermes Tsabet, Alphonse Tegang Sokamte, Thierry Ngangmou Noumo, Ingrid Cecile Djuikoue, Agbor Michael Ashu, François Tchoumbougnang

“…Pathogens were isolated from raw and braised fish samples collected in fish farms and selling points, and their susceptibility to 16 commonly used antibiotics was tested using the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method. …”
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The Effect of the Conformation Process on the Physicochemical Properties of Carboxymethylcellulose–Starch Hydrogels by Priscila Vedovello, Robert Silva Paiva, Ricardo Bortoletto-Santos, Caue Ribeiro, Fernando Ferrari Putti

“…Extrusion increased the degree of swelling threefold due to the formation of pores, influencing water absorption and diffusion dynamics, especially in samples with higher starch content, where crosslinking occurred more effectively.…”
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Effects on Antibacterial and DNA Protection of Organic Dyestuff Extracts Obtained from Hazelnut Nuthusk by Sibel Bayıl Oğuzkan, Bora Karagül, Esra Kütük, İbrahim Halil Kılıç, Halil İbrahim Uğraş

“…Aureus and two different of them P. aeruginosa but none of the samples antibacterial properties to E. coli bacterial strains. …”
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25- BACTERIOLOGICAL ISOLATION AND EVALUATION OF THE ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE OF ENTEROBACTERIAL ISOLATES FROM GALL BLADDER OF SLAUGHTERED CATTLE by Ashwaq Raheem Nazzal

“…In the current study 80 samples (32 bile, 48 epithelium) were examined to isolate the enteric pathogen;AII samples were cultured on primary and selective. …”
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Investigation of Electrochemical Discharge Machining for Tungsten Carbide: Effects of Electrolyte Composition on Material Removal Rate and Surface Quality by Najm Vian N., Abbas Tahseen F., Aghdeab Shukry H.

“…EDX analysis of successfully machined tungsten carbide samples reveal the presence of carbon (C) due to diffusion from the base material and oxygen (O), most likely due to oxidation brought on by the high temperatures utilized. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of zinc-titanium oxide nanoparticles blended methylcellulose derived from Albizia tree as an antibacterial natural polymer composite by Ansam Adnan Hashim, Rashid Jamei

“…Furthermore, the antibacterial activity of the samples was assessed using the disc diffusion method, enabling the identification of the most effective formulations. …”
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The Bacteriological Quality, Safety, and Antibiogram of Salmonella Isolates from Fresh Meat in Retail Shops of Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia by Melkamnesh Azage, Mulugeta Kibret

“…Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method was used for antimicrobial susceptibility testing of Salmonella isolates. …”
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Antimicrobial Activity of Methanol Crude Extract and Alkaloid Fraction of Carica Papaya Leaves on Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus by Enwa Felix Oghenemaro *, Mokogwu Azukaego Thomas Hughs , Avwunudiogba John Avweruosuo , Monye Samuel Chiweike

“…Phytochemical screening was done following standard procedures and the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and susceptibility of the samples of the organism (MRSA) to various concentration of the methanol (crude) extract and the alkaloid fraction of Carica papaya was determined using the agar well diffusion technique. …”
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Susceptibility pattern of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from cows in Obiaruku Delta State by Anie Clement Oliseloke*

“…Also, antibiotic susceptibility testing of the isolates was carried out using the Kirby Baeur method of disc diffusion testing. From the results obtained. The morphology and biochemical tests of samples isolated from nostrils of 100 healthy live stocks (cow) revealed that a total of 34 (68%) of the isolates were identified as Staphylococcus aureus out of the hundred (100) samples. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Herbal Extract and Chlorhexidine as Root Canal Irrigants Against Enterococcus Faecalis- An In vitro Study by Prakash Kumar, Nitin Kararia, Manthena Srinivasa Raju

“…Materials and Methods: The antibacterial efficacy was assessed using the agar diffusion technique. Forty samples were categorized into four groups, each including 10 samples: Group I–2% chlorhexidine, Group II–neem extract, Group III–tulsi extract, and Group IV–distilled water (control). …”
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Bacterial isolates in necrotizing fasciitis and their antimicrobial susceptibility in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria: A prospective descriptive study by Mustapha Adeyinka Alasi, Yahaya Mohammed, Fahd Yahaya Hassan, Abdurrazaq Olanrewaju Taiwo, Jacob Ndas Legbo

“…Antibiotic susceptibility testing was carried out using the Kirby–Bauer disk diffusion method. Results Thirty-two patients consisting of 20 (62.5%) males were studied with a median age of 35 years. …”
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The use of mint and thyme extracts as eco–friendly natural dyes and the antimicrobial properties of dyed products

“…Cotton and woolen fabric samples were used in the dyeing process using pre–, meta–, post– mordant, and non–mordant dyeing methods. …”
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Impact of corona and radio-frequency plasma treatment on the degradation of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) by Ana Antunes, Anton Popelka, Adriaan Stephanus Luyt, Abdelrahman Mahmoud, Omar Yosef Aljarod, Mohamed Hassan, Peter Kasak

“…Corona and radio-frequency (RF) plasma treatment were applied in order to improve the degradation process of PHBV. Samples were subjected to an accelerated weathering test for 500, 1000, and 2000 h of weathering exposure and to natural weathering for one year. …”
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