Systematic searches for new inorganic materials assisted by materials informatics by Yukari Katsura, Masakazu Akiyama, Haruhiko Morito, Masaya Fujioka, Tohru Sugahara

“…In large-scale synthesis experiments involving over 7,000 samples, we discovered numerous new phases, including solid solutions of known structures in new combinations of elements. …”
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Adaptive-optical 3D microscopy for microfluidic multiphase flows by Clemens Bilsing, Erik Nützenadel, Sebastian Burgmann, Jürgen Czarske, Lars Büttner

“…The shape of the fluctuating water-air interface is sampled with a reflecting light beam (Fresnel Guide Star) and a Hartmann-Shack sensor which makes it possible to correct its influence with a deformable mirror in a closed loop. …”
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Enhancing geometric modeling in convolutional neural networks: limit deformable convolution by Wei Wang, Yuanze Meng, Han Li, Guiyong Chang, Shun Li, Chenghong Zhang

“…DCNv2 introduces a modulation mechanism to control the diffusion of the sampling points to control the degree of contribution of offsets through weights, but we find that such problems still exist in practical use. …”
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Conditional autoregressive model based on next scale prediction for missing data reconstruction by Shuang Wang, Xiangpeng Wang, Yuhan Yang, Peifan Jiang, Bin Wang, Yuanhao Li

“…With advancements in deep learning, various generative models have exhibited strong reconstruction capabilities. However, diffusion model-based methods face significant reconstruction time overhead due to their iterative sampling strategies. …”
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Detection of ESBL and MBL in non fermenting gram negative bacilli isolated from a tertiary care hospital by Tariq Ahmad Shah, P. Preethishree, Shima Simon

“…Methods: The study included 91 NFGNBs isolated from clinical samples, identified by conventional method. AST was done by Kirby Bauer disk diffusion method. …”
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Evaluation of Methylene Blue Sorption onto Low-Cost Biosorbents: Equilibrium, Kinetics, and Thermodynamics by Rekha Singh, Tony S. Singh, John O. Odiyo, James A. Smith, Joshua N. Edokpayi

“…A Lagergren pseudo-first-order model, a pseudo-second-order model, and intraparticle diffusion models fitted well to the kinetics experimental data. …”
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Biodegraded polymers as materials for sowing of grain crops seeds by L. S. Shibryaeva, Yu. V. Tertyshnaya, D. D. Pal’Mina, N. S. Levina

“…In addition, among the studied samples of PHB-SNR the material received from blend of solvents is most effective. …”
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Prevalence and Antibiotic Resistance of ESKAPE Pathogens Isolated from Patients with Bacteremia in Tehran, Iran by Amir Emamie, Pouria Zolfaghari, Atefe Zarei, Mahdi Ghorbani

“…Methods: We collected 412 blood samples from patients diagnosed with bacteremia. The ESKAPE isolates were subjected to multidrug-resistant (MDR), extensively drug-resistant (XDR), extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL), metallo-β-lactamase (MBL), methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) by the disk diffusion and E-test methods. …”
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Theoretical and Experimental Study of an Electrokinetic Micromanipulator for Biological Applications by Reza Hadjiaghaie Vafaie, Ali Fardi-Ilkhchy, Sobhan Sheykhivand, Sebelan Danishvar

“…In this study, we investigate the numerical and experimental study of fluidic biochips driven by ac electrothermal flow for controlling and manipulating biological samples inside a microchannel, e.g., for fluid-driven and manipulation purposes such as concentrating and mixing. …”
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Prevalence, Determinants, and Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Urinary Tract Infections in Antenatal Women in an Urban Resettlement Colony and Slum in Delhi, India: A Cross-sectio... by Divya Gupta, Mongjam M. Singh, Saurav Basu, Suneela Garg, CP Baveja, YM Mala

“…Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 348 pregnant women in an urban resettlement and slum colony. Urine samples were examined through semi-quantitative culture on plated Mac Conkey and blood agar. …”
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Molecular and phenotypic characterization of Escherichia coli from calves in an important meat-producing region in Brazil by Juliane F Tutija, Carlos AN Ramos, Ricardo AA Lemos, Amanda AL Santos, Guilherme H Reckziegel, Mariana G Freitas, Cassia RB Leal

“…All samples were submitted to microbiological identification and the disk diffusion antibiogram test. …”
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Isolation and Antibiogram of Staphylococcus aureus from Powdered Milk Sold in Samaru Market, Zaria by Madika, A., Musa, B., Sulaiman, M.A., Hussaini, I.M., Jimmy, G.G.

“…The antibiogram of the isolates were also determined using Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method. The highest Staphylococcal mean count of 1.47x104 CFU/g was observed in powdered milk samples displayed outside the shop in sacks and the lowest count of 1.22x104 CFU/g was observed for samples displayed inside the shop in sacks. …”
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Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of E. coli O157:H7 Isolated from Traditionally Marketed Raw Cow Milk in and around Asosa Town, Western Ethiopia by Nigatu Disassa, Berhanu Sibhat, Shimelis Mengistu, Yimer Muktar, Dinaol Belina

“…Biochemical and serological tests methods were used to confirm E. coli and E. coli O157:H7 and isolates were subjected to antimicrobial susceptibility test using the agar disc diffusion method. Out of 380 raw milk samples examined, 129 (33.9%) and 11 (2.9%) were contaminated with E. coli and E. coli O157:H7, respectively. …”
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Evaluation of Adulticidal Clorine with Black Sand, White Sand and Silica Sand for Decline Coliform Bacteria by Rezania Asyfiradayati, Eni Budiyati, Mitoriana Porusia, Muhammad Rivandi Athaya, Afnan Zain Muzakki, Jenita Berlian Nindyasari, Siti Rohana Mohd Yatim

“…Methods: The study population comprised all water sources in the Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Village area, with a total sample volume of 720 litres. Subsequently, 100 mL aliquots were collected from each water reservoir using sterilised sampling bottles. …”
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CULTURAL AND BIOCHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION OF ANTIBIOTIC-RESISTANT BACTERIA IN THE EARS OF DOGS AND PATIENTS WITH OTITIS EXTERNA by Ahmed Awad, Shaymaa Hassoon, Hiba Ali, Sarmad Mohammad

“…The study consisted of 250 swab samples, with 100 samples from human patients and 150 from dogs. …”
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Enterococci in cheese – phenotypization and antibiotic resistance by Snežana BULAJIĆ, Zora MIJAČEVIĆ

“…The examination of antibiotic resistance/sensitivity profiles was performed by applying disk-diffusion procedure on Muller-Hinton agar. The number of enterococci determined in cheese samples depended on applied technological process. …”
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Prevalence of Antibiotic-Resistant Salmonella enterica Isolates from Ready-to-Eat Meat (Suya) and its Contact Surfaces in Minna Metropolis, Nigeria by Rejoice Ekli, Jeremiah David Bala, Salamatu Machunga-Mambula, Frederick Adzitey, Helen Shnada Auta, Hadiza Lami Muhammad, Hussaini Anthony Makun

“…The results revealed that microbial load ranged from 8.5 × 10⁷ to 2.35 × 10⁸ cfu/g or cfu/cm2 across all study locations, with the lowest from knives sampled at Tunga and highest from hand samples in Maikunkele. …”
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Molecular Characterization of Streptococcus agalactiae Isolates from Pregnant Women in Kathmandu City by Kusum Shrestha, Anil Kumar Sah, Neetu Singh, Pramila Parajuli, Rameshwar Adhikari

“…The serotypes were evaluated by multiplex PCR analysis, while the antibiotics susceptibility tests were performed using the disk diffusion method. Results. Among 125 samples studied, GBS were recorded in 24 samples (implying a prevalence of 19.2%). …”
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Structural, Thermophysical, and Radiation Shielding Properties of Lead–Bismuth Eutectic (LBE) Synthesized by Induction Melting by Radu Cristian Gavrea, Emanoil Surducan, Răzvan Hirian, Mioara Zagrai, Vasile Rednic

“…The alloy demonstrated a small void that corresponds to a high degree of sample compaction, high specific heat capacity, moderate thermal conductivity, low thermal diffusivity, and effective radiation shielding. …”
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Misdiagnosis of imported falciparum malaria from African areas due to an increased prevalence of pfhrp2/pfhrp3 gene deletion: the Djibouti case by Xavier Iriart, Sandie Menard, Pamela Chauvin, Hasna S. Mohamed, Elena Charpentier, Mohamed A. Mohamed, Antoine Berry, Mohamed H. Aboubaker

“…Malaria diagnosis by quantitative PCR confirmed the presence of Plasmodium falciparum for 20.9% (79/378) samples while RDTs did not detect HRP2 antigen in 83.5% (66/79) of these samples. …”
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