Coloration and functionalization of organic cotton fabric using Chinese fringe leaf extraction: A greener approach by Md Shazzat Hossain, Mohammad Ullah, Rony Mia, Mohammed A. Assiri, Yahui Zhou, Haroon A.M. Saeed, Sakil Mahmud

“…Optimal dyeing conditions were established with a 10 % Al2(SO4)3 mordant, resulting in dyed OCF exhibiting a significant color strength (K/S) of 5.90 and excellent fastness including rubbing, washing and light. Comprehensive characterization techniques, such as optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), elemental mapping, and FTIR, validated the successful dyeing process which ensure the bonding between natural dyes and fabrics in the presence of mordant. …”
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Wound irrigation and peritoneal lavage with antiseptic/antibiotic solution before wound closure during gastrointestinal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Motoi Uchino, Koji Tamura, Shinsuke Nomura, Seiichi Shinji, Keita Kouzu, Hiroji Shinkawa, Tomohiro Ishinuki, Toru Mizuguchi, Hiroki Ohge, Seiji Haji, Junzo Shimizu, Yasuhiko Mohri, Chizuru Yamashita, Yuichi Kitagawa, Katsunori Suzuki, Motomu Kobayash, Masahiro Kobayashi, Yuki Hanai, Hiroshi Nobuhara, Hiroki Imaoka, Masahiro Yoshida, Toshihiko Mayumi, Hiroki Ikeuchi, on behalf of SSI Prevention Guideline Committee in Japan Society for Surgical Infection

“…Although it has recently been reported that washing with antiseptic/antibiotic solution can prevent SSI in clean surgery, the clinical impact in gastrointestinal surgery is still uncertain. …”
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Positive Pneumocystis jirovecii Sputum PCR Results with Negative Bronchoscopic PCR Results in Suspected Pneumocystis Pneumonia by Kelly Pennington, John Wilson, Andrew H. Limper, Patricio Escalante

“…Of these 24 patients, 10 (46%) patients had a positive sputum or tracheal secretion sample with negative BAL or bronchial washings. Out of these 10 patients, 8 were immunocompromised and 9 underwent treatment for PCP with 6 patients improving. …”
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Biodiversity of Marine Mollusk Assemblages from Two Contrasted Algal Habitats in the Mediterranean Sea (Tossa de Mar, Costa Brava, NE Spain) by Manuel Ballesteros, Angra S. Silva, Óscar F. Villamizar, Miquel Pontes, Francesc Oliva

“…In the laboratory, the samples were washed and filtered using two metal sieves (2 mm for coarse fraction and 513 µm for fine fraction). …”
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Silicone Oil Emulsification after Vitrectomy for Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment by Jian Yu, Yuan Zong, Chunhui Jiang, Haohao Zhu, Guohua Deng, Gezhi Xu

“…Methods. The first 2 mL of washing out fluid after SO removal was collected, and used for the measurement of the size and number of SO droplets using a Multisizer® 3 Coulter counter (Beckman Coulter, USA). …”
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Satellite Image Classification Using a Hybrid Manta Ray Foraging Optimization Neural Network by Amit Kumar Rai, Nirupama Mandal, Krishna Kant Singh, Ivan Izonin

“…The change map shows that a large amount of agricultural area was washed away due to flooding. The measurement of the affected area in square kilometres is also performed for mitigation activities. …”
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Investigation of Bacteriological Quality of Meat from Abattoir and Butcher Shops in Bishoftu, Central Ethiopia by Abebe Bersisa, Dereje Tulu, Chaluma Negera

“…A total of 124 samples (48 swab samples from abattoir carcass, 4 samples of carcass washing water about 20 ml of each, and 36 swab samples each from butcher shop cutting table and cutting knife, respectively) were collected during the study period. …”
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Nurses Practice of Hand Hygiene in Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital, Harari Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia: Observational Study by Nefsu Awoke, Biftu Geda, Aseb Arba, Tiwabwork Tekalign, Kebreab Paulos

“…Lack of training, conveniently located sink, hand washing agents, and lack of time were major reasons for not practicing hand hygiene. …”
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Atmospheric Wet Deposition of PCDD/Fs in the Ambient Air by Xueying Tian, Kangping Cui, Hwey-Lin Sheu, Yen-Kung Hsieh, Fanxuan Yu

“…When the total PCDD/Fs-WHO2005-TEQ concentrations in the air are washed away by a heavy rainfall, the PCDD/F concentrations are diluted.…”
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Latent Toxoplasmosis among Breast Cancer Patients in Jahrom, South of Iran by Marzeieh Haghbin, Salar Maani, Mohammad Aref Bagherzadeh, Ahmadreza Bazmjoo, Heshmatollah Shakeri, Ali Taghipour, Shahab Falahi, Azra Kenarkoohi, Milad Badri, Amir Abdoli

“…., education level, type of water source, washing raw fruits and vegetables, consumption of raw or undercooked meat, and contact with soil, cats, and domestic animal). …”
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Epidemiologic Investigation of Intestinal Parasite Infection and Associated Risk Factors among Primary Schoolchildren in the Manzini and Lubombo Provinces, the Kingdom of Eswatini by Ai-Wen Yin, Yueh-Lun Lee, Sindisiwe Dlamini, Gugu Maphalala, Chien-Wei Liao, Chia-Kwung Fan

“…Personal hygiene like washing hands before a meal has a significant protection effect (OR = 0.32, 95% CI = 0.14–0.75, p=0.009). …”
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Quantification of Lead and Zinc in Ground, Surface and Tap Drinking Water Sources in Kabale Municipality. by Mongusho, Ivan

“…The disposal of municipal wastes, discharge from factories, car washing and use of agrochemicals are the major causes of these metals in such water bodies. …”
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Comparative Study of Vitamin C Concentration in Boiled and Roasted Gonja. by Birungi, Alido

“…The fingers in the first group were washed with clean water and then cooked in a saucepan until they were soft and ready for consumption. …”
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Nicotine’s impact on platelet function: insights into hemostasis mechanisms by Xiayu Wu, Xiayu Wu, Yongjun Liu, Changhao Zou, Changhao Zou, Fuqin He, Fuqin He, Fang Guo, Fang Guo, Sijia Liu, Sijia Liu, Yi Fan, Yi Fan, Xuedong Zhu, Xuedong Zhu, Qianyi Zhou, Qianyi Zhou, Dan Shu, Dan Shu

“…Further studies showed that nicotine fully activates washed platelets, promoting aggregation, granule release, adhesion, spreading, and plaque retraction. …”
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Quantitative Characterization for the Micronanopore Structures of Terrestrial Shales with Different Lithofacies Types: A Case Study of the Jurassic Lianggaoshan Formation in the So... by Weiwei Liu, Kun Zhang, Qianwen Li, Zhanhai Yu, Sihong Cheng, Jiayi Liu, Pei Liu, Fengli Han, Liangyi Tang, Zhengwei Li, Xuejiao Yuan, Yiming Yang, Yao Zeng, Chen Zhang

“…Besides, experiments including oil washing, the adsorption/desorption of CO2 and nitrogen, and high-pressure mercury pressure experiments were carried out. …”
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A Microfluidic Biosensor for Quantitative Detection of <i>Salmonella</i> in Traditional Chinese Medicine by Yutong Wu, Yang Liu, Jinchen Ma, Shanxi Zhu, Xiaojun Zhao, Huawei Mou, Xuanqi Ke, Zhisheng Wu, Yifei Wang, Sheng Lin, Wuzhen Qi

“…Subsequently, the mixture flowed into the reaction cell, where the MNBs-<i>Salmonella</i>-Au@PtNCs complex was captured by the magnetic field. After washing, hydrogen peroxide-tetramethylbenzidine substrate (H₂O₂-TMB) was added, reacting with the Au@PtNCs peroxidase to produce a blue reaction product. …”
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Effect of Vernonia amygdalina leaf meal on growth performance, intestinal mucosa activity, digestive enzymes, absorption capacity, and immunity in broiler chickens by B.M. Tokofai, B.M. Orounladji, K. Idoh, O.E. Oke, A. Agbonon

“…The remaining digesta was then washed out with ice-cold phosphate-buffered saline before the jejunal segments (10 cm) were opened longitudinally to collect the mucosa by scraping. …”
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Comparative evaluation of management practices among large-scale broiler farms of Punjab, Pakistan by Muhammad Tahir Amin, Muhammad Usman, Hafiz Muhammad Ishaq, Asad Ali, Muzamal Tariq, Mian Mubashar Saleem, Syed Ghulam Mohayud Din Hashmi, Kinza Saleem, Sohail Ahmad

“…The most commonly observed average downtime was 2–3 weeks plus washing with chlorinated water and detergent after dry cleaning at farms. …”
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Extended spectrum betalactamase and Carbapenemase producing gram negative bacteria from healthcare workers gowns at Debre Berhan Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia by Sisay Gebrish Sharew, Daniel Gebretsadik Weldehanna, Demissew Shenkute Gebreyes, Tsegahun Asfaw Abebe, Agumas Shibabaw

“…Gown type (p = 0.041), laundering practice (p = 0.045), number of gowns (p = 0.002), and gown washing frequency per week (p = 0.017).were significantly associated with bacterial contamination of gowns. …”
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A Study to Assess the Attitude and Acceptance toward COVID-19 Vaccine among General Public by Bijitha Biju, M. Melvin David, J. Balalakshmi

“…This includes staying at least 1 m apart from others, wearing a properly fitted mask, washing your hands frequently, getting vaccinated, and following local guidance. …”
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