Influence of salivary PH in color stability of different flowable resins: In vitro study by Andrea Mejía, Víctor Montaño, Andrés Viteri, Ana Armas

“…Materials and methods: An experimental, comparative and in vitro study is proposed using 90 discs made from two fluid resin markings of 10mm diameter and 1mm thickness, light-cured using the same lamp, after being immersed in distilled water and made a first registration color using Easy-shade digital colorimeter, the samples were divided into three groups and in turn into three subgroups, becoming submerged in artificial saliva with different pH of 5, 6 and 7 respectively for 7 days, making a new color taking by digital colorimeter, later the samples were submerged in beet juice as a pigmenting agent for 24 hours, after this period they were washed to eliminate pigment residues and made a third color take. …”
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Potential of Adding Constructed Wetland/Fishpond to Waste Stabilization Ponds to Improve Helminths Removal in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania by A.H. Outwater, A. Zachariah, A. Nyomora, F. Francis, J.H.Y. Katima

“…Monsoon rains followed and washed the helminth larvae and eggs away and none were found at the end of the season. …”
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Weave structures of polyester fabric affect the tensile strength and microplastic fiber emission during the laundry process by Onchanok Juntarasakul, Pongsiri Julapong, Palot Srichonphaisarn, Thidarat Meekoch, Dao Janjaroen, Carlito Baltazar Tabelin, Theerayut Phengsaart

“…During laundry in the washing machine, MPF emissions in the first drainage were the highest regardless of the weave structure. …”
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Effect of Lidocaine and Epinephrine on Human Erythrocyte Shape and Vesiculability of Blood Cells by Tanja Slokar, Carlos Lopez-Mariscal, Judita Lea Krek, Roman Štukelj, Oskar Zupanc, Veronika Kralj-Iglič

“…Extracellular vesicles were isolated by centrifugation and washing and counted by flow cytometry. Lidocaine/epinephrine and each component alone were added to diluted blood. …”
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Biosynthesis of Crystalline Silver and Gold Nanoparticles by Extremophilic Yeasts by Ana Mourato, Mário Gadanho, Ana R. Lino, Rogério Tenreiro

“…A successful route for the metal NPs synthesis was obtained using the yeast biomass. When the washed yeast cells were in contact with Ag or Au solutions, AgNPs smaller than 20 nm were produced, as for the AuNPs diameter ranged from 30 to 100 nm, as determined through transmission electron microscopy and confirmed by energy-dispersive X-ray spectra. …”
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Molecular Characterization and Risk Factors of Giardia duodenalis among School Children from La Habana, Cuba by Luis Enrique Jerez Puebla, Fidel A. Núñez, Isabel Martínez Silva, Lázara Rojas Rivero, Marta Martínez González, Yuliet Méndez Sutil, Lucía Ayllón Valdés, Iraís Atencio Millán, Norbert Müller

“…Univariate analysis indicated that omission of washing hands before eating and keeping dogs at home were significant risk factors for a Giardia infection. …”
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Evaluation of Two-Stage Backwashing on Membrane Bioreactor Biofouling Using <i>cis</i>-2-Decenoic Acid and Sodium Hypochlorite by Sungjin Park, Wonjung Song, Chehyeun Kim, Zikang Jiang, Jiwon Han, Jihyang Kweon

“…Instead, the fouling rate increased at a 200 mg/L NaOCl condition compared to the control condition (i.e., DW washing). This phenomenon is hypothesized to result from the antagonistic interaction between the dispersion induction by CDA and the stress induced by NaOCl. …”
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Modulation of behavior before COVID-19, in contact patients treated at the Villa Azucarera isolation center by Isela Casas Olazabal, Enia Lorenzo Pérez, Maria Cristina Pérez Guerrero, Jaqueline García Rodríguez, Ricardo Vázquez Casas

“…<br /><strong>Results:</strong> Behavior modulation was demonstrated at the conclusion of the epidemiological surveillance and the increase in the need to use the nasobuco, frequent hand washing and social distancing. Male patients aged between 31 and 40 years predominated. …”
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Virulence changes in Vibrio parahaemolyticus during the freezing of Penaeus chinensis by Zenghui Gao, Heer Ding, Ke Li, Qiang Zhang, Xubo Zhao, Liu Bin, Tianli Yue

“…By SYTO9 and PI staining showed that washing was the main reason for the bacterial reduction at the drain phase, while the strain entering VBNC state was another reason at sprinkling phase. …”
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Mineral Properties and Dietary Value of Raw and Processed Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica L.) by Laban K. Rutto, Yixiang Xu, Elizabeth Ramirez, Michael Brandt

“…Leaf portions (200 g) were washed and processed by blanching (1 min at 96–98°C) or cooking (7 min at 98-99°C) with or without salt (5 g·). …”
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Cost and Benefit Analysis of Different Buildings Through Reuse of Treated Greywater by Elif Ayyüce Kılınç, Erdem Görgün, Aysegul Tanık, Asude Hanedar

“…Recovered water through the installation of GWR systems is recommended to be used as flushing water, and the excess for garden irrigation, car washing and cleaning. The payback periods were calculated as 12 years for the hotel and industrial plant and 6 years for the residential building. …”
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The alkaline treatment and its influence on the physicomechanical properties of plantain pseudostem fibers - A comparative study of treated and untreated fibers by Oswaldo Hurtado-Figueroa, Humberto Varum, María Isabel Prieto, Romel J. Gallardo Amaya, Alfonso Cobo Escamilla

“…The fibers were immersed for 2 h in each solution. Fibers were washed with acetic acid to remove NaOH residues and dried at room temperature. …”
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Development of hematite ore pellet utilizing mill scale and iron ore slime combination as additive by Rajshekar Y., Pal J., Venugopalan T.

“…Iron ore slime is generated from mines during processing and washing of iron ore, and it is not considered for pelletizing due to its excessive fineness and high gangue content, despite its good green bonding property. …”
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The transcriptome of MHV‐infected RAW264.7 cells offers an alternative model for macrophage innate immunity research by Yun Liu, Ting‐Ting Feng, Wei Tong, Zhi Guo, Xia Li, Qi Kong, Zhi‐Guang Xiang

“….), the attached cells were washed with PBS and harvested in Trizol reagent. Then The harvest is subjected to transcriptome sequencing. …”
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From byssus threads to Pinna nobilis sea-silk: a fiber characterization by Lorena C. Giannossa, Annarosa Mangone, Giovanni Lagioia, Gerardo Palazzo, Luigi Gentile

“…The fibers are carefully harvested by cutting them off the mussel, after which they undergo a series of processes including washing, drying, combing, and spinning. The end result is an exceptionally fine, distinctive, and highly valuable fabric. …”
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Application of Shenling lotion in nursing of perineal injury after vaginal delivery (参苓洗液在经阴道分娩产妇产后会阴损伤护理中的应用效果研究) by TANG Yang (唐杨), PENG Hong (彭鸿), WU Qiuxiang (吴秋香), WANG Yan (王燕), WANG Mingyang (王明洋), CHEN Lingfang (陈陵芳)

“…Conclusion perineal washing with Shenling lotion is effective to improve the local peripheral blood circulation, relieve pain, improve comfort of puerperal women and enhanced the quality of perineal care. …”
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DESIGNING AND EFFICIENCY EFFECT OF AUTOMATIC BALL-CLEANING SYSTEM FOR CONDENSER 180-KTsS-1 OF TURBINE Т-180/210-130-1 LMZ. Part 1 by Yu. A. Zenovich-Leshkevich-Ol’pinskiy, A. Yu. Naumov, A. Yu. Zenovich-Leshkevich-Ol’pinskaya

“…Depending on the sedimentation character and composition, and the quality of cooling water at the power plant, they apply various methods of the condenser tubes clearing: heat drying, vacuum dehydration, acid-washing, pipes-shooting with water and water-air pistols, ablution with high-pressure water jet etc. …”
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Capacitive Deionization for the Removal of Paraquat Herbicide from Aqueous Solution by Tusekile Alfredy, Joyce Elisadiki, Yusufu Abeid Chande Jande

“…The maximum removal efficiency and electrosorption capacity achieved at 5 mg/L and 20 mg/L PQ initial concentrations, an applied voltage of 1.2 V, and 5 mL/min flowrate were 100% and 0.33 mg/g and 52.5% and 0.7 mg/g, respectively. Washing the electrodes with distilled water achieved sequential desorption of PQ, and the process produces a waste stream that can be disposed of or treated further. …”
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Upgradation of Iron Ore Fines and Slime by Selective Flocculation Using Surface-Active Agents, Settling Study, and Characterization of the Beneficiation Waste for Value Addition by Jyotirmoy Sarma, Sanchayita Rajkhowa, Sekh Mahiuddin

“…Washing of iron ore fines and slime (10% and 25% w/v, slurry concentrations) with two types of surface-active agents (sodium humate (synthesized) and AD 200 (commercial)) at varying concentrations at pH 8 was conducted for ascertaining the efficacy of dispersants in beneficiating the low-grade iron ores. …”
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Sociodemographic, Clinical, and Epidemiological Characteristics of Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment by Naifi Hierrezuelo Rojas, Alfredo Hernández Magdariaga, Rolando Bonal Ruiz

“…Although the participants’ independence in basic activities in their daily lives remained significantly unaffected by their cognitive impairment, notable difficulties were observed in instrumental activities such as washing clothes, using the telephone and managing finances.…”
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