The effect of liquid inorganic fertilizer on the growth of seven sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) clones for sugar factory in Indonesia by Wiharyanti Nur Lailiyah, Setyo Budi, Arofatuz Zumroh, Isnaini Maulidatu Nisa, Indah Nurjanah, Mochammad Jamaluddin Husain

“…Parameters observed in this study were stem diameter, stem length, and number of stems. The results showed that the growth of the K4 sugarcane clone (SB 11 clone) was higher than the K5 (PS 881 clone). …”
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Evaluation of Shear Bond Strength of Resin-Based Composites to Biodentine with Three Types of Seventh-Generation Bonding Agents: An In Vitro Study by Huda Abbas Abdullah, Zahraa Abdulaali Al-Ibraheemi, Zanbaq Azeez Hanoon, Julfikar Haider

“…Forty-eight acrylic blocks having central holes with a nominal diameter of 4 mm and a depth of 2 mm were prepared. …”
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Photocatalytic activity of spectro-pure titanium dioxide: Effects of crystalline structure, specific surface area and sorption properties by Evgeny I. Kapinus, Tatyana A. Khalyavka, Valentina V. Shimanovskaya, Tatyana I. Viktorova, Vladimir V. Strelko

“…Particles of all the TiO2 samples had a globular shape of diameter between 10 and 30 μm. When compared to the corresponding technical-grade samples, the optically pure anatase and rutile demonstrated higher photocatalytic activity in the destruction of tetradecylpyridinium chloride, Methylene Blue and tetrachlorofluorescein as well as in reduction of Cr2O7, MnO4, [Fe(CN)6]3− and [Fe(CN)6]4−. …”
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A Study on the Effect of the Boron Potential on the Mechanical Properties of the Borided Layers Obtained by Boron Diffusion at the Surface of AISI 316L Steel by E. Hernández-Sánchez, Y. M. Domínguez-Galicia, C. Orozco-Álvarez, R. Carrera-Espinoza, H. Herrera-Hernández, J. C. Velázquez

“…Four different internal diameters of the cylinders were evaluated (3.17, 4.76, 6.35, and 7.93 mm). …”
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Wide FOV metalens for near-infrared capsule endoscopy: advancing compact medical imaging by Moghaddasi Mojtaba, Perez Coca Erik Edilson, Ye Danni, Flores Diego Alejandro, Wu Xudong, Jalal Abdul, Ren Ziming, Abrinaei Fahimeh, Hu Bin

“…The metalens-based system maintains a compact form factor with a total track length of 1.4 mm and a diameter of 1.58 mm. Compared to a traditional 108° FOV endoscope, the nano-optic capsule endoscope demonstrated superior performance in terms of FOV, contrast, and resolution. …”
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A New Modified Peck Formula for Predicting the Surface Settlement Based on Stochastic Medium Theory by Zhanping Song, Xiaoxu Tian, Yuwei Zhang

“…However, the calculation error of the surface settlements calculated by the original Peck formula is more significant than that calculated by modified Peck formula under the tunnel diameter ratio being less than 1.75. The modified Peck formula is more suitable for calculating the surface settlement under internal angle friction being less than 20° or greater than 40°. …”
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Study on the Effect of Deadman State on Blast Furnace Hearth Erosion Based on Solidification and Melting Model by Fei Yuan, Liangyu Chen, Lei Wang, Lei Zhao, Yan Zhong

“…Using the skull’s thickness in the erosion area as an evaluation index, it investigates the effects of deadman parameters, such as floating height, maximum diameter, eccentricity, porosity, and bottom shape, on the hearth’s erosion area. …”
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Microencapsulation of β-Carotene by Spray Drying: Effect of Wall Material Concentration and Drying Inlet Temperature by Luiz C. Corrêa-Filho, Maria M. Lourenço, Margarida Moldão-Martins, Vítor D. Alves

“…Scanning electron microscopy images have shown that the particles were microcapsules with a smooth surface when produced at the higher drying temperatures tested, most of them having a diameter lower than 10 μm. The conditions that enabled obtaining simultaneously arabic gum microparticles with higher β-carotene content, higher encapsulation efficiency, and higher drying yield were a wall material concentration of 11.9% and a drying inlet temperature of 173°C. …”
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Effect of Die Spacer Thickness on the Microshear Bond Strength of CAD/CAM Lithium Disilicate Veneers by Sherine Mohamed Farag, Mona Mohamed Ghoneim, Rania Reda Afifi

“…Each microdisc was 1 mm in diameter and 1 mm in height. The buccal surfaces of the premolars were prepared with a 0.5 mm depth in enamel. …”
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From Waste to Resource: Use of <i>Lemna minor</i> L. as Unconventional Fertilizer for Lettuce (<i>Lactuca sativa</i> L.) by Ada Baldi, Leonardo Verdi, Lorenzo Piacenti, Anna Lenzi

“…The following fertilization treatments were applied: Control (no fertilization), <i>Lemna</i> biomass (60, 120, and 180 kg ha⁻¹ nitrogen), urea (60 kg ha⁻¹ nitrogen), and commercial organic fertilizer (60 kg ha⁻¹ nitrogen). Lettuce head diameter, fresh and dry weight, the number of leaves, and the contents of minerals, nitrates, chlorophyll and carotenoids were determined. …”
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Nitrogen-carbon nanotubes as a basis for a new type of semiconductor materials for electronics devices by Irina V. Zaporotskova, Sergey V. Boroznin, Natalia P. Boroznina, Evgeniy S. Dryuchkov, Kseniya Yu. Verevkina, Yulia V Butenko, Pavel A. Zaporotskov, Lev V. Kozhitov, Alena V. Popkova, Aleksandr D. Grigoriev

“…Data on the band gap and conductivity as functions of substituting nitrogen atom concentration and tube diameter have been reported. The experimental band gap data suggest that the nanotubes in question are narrow-gap semiconductors. …”
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Changes on soil structural stability after in natura and composted chicken manure application by Thadeu Rodrigues De Melo, Alex Figueiredo, Wesley Machado, João Tavares Filho

“…Chicken manure did not alter water-dispersible clay (xÌ = 21.7%), but increased the mean weight diameter of water-stable aggregates (MWD=5.43+0.068Ãdose) through the agglomeration of aggregates with 0.5â4 mm into 8â19 mm. …”
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Mechanical response of deep circular shaft supported by steel frame and sprayed concrete in loess-paleosol sequence: A case study by Jiawei Kang, Guohua Deng, Shengjun Shao, Liqin Wang

“…A deep circular shaft, 53.5 m deep and 9.6 m in diameter, was constructed in the loess-paleosol sequence in China, supported by a steel frame and sprayed concrete. …”
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Clinical Profile and Outcome of Esophageal Button Battery Ingestion in Children: An 8-Year Retrospective Case Series by Mustafa Erman Dörterler

“…Grade IIA mucosal injury was noted in six (n=6, 35.3%) patients. The diameter of the battery was a median of 18.0 mm (range, 14–22 mm). …”
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Woody Species Diversity and Structure of Protected Woodlands Adjacent to Free Grazing Land Woodland at Dugda Woreda, Oromia, Ethiopia by Tsegu Ereso Denbel

“…Individual tree and shrub diameters at breast height (DBH) ≥2.5 cm and height ≥ 2 m were measured using a tape meter and clinometer, respectively. …”
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Analysis of Indicators for Assessing the Risk of Progression from PACS to APAC and the Degree of Intraocular Pressure Elevation in APAC Using AS-OCT by Rumin Zhao, Qiaofang Du, Yunlong Wu, Wenhui Geng, Zijian Zhang, Bojun Zhao

“…Compared to the PACS group, the APAC group exhibited significantly smaller IA and IC, and significantly larger pupil diameter (PD) and ITC (P<0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in ACV, ACD, ACW, ACA, LV, IV, and IT750/2000 between the two groups. …”
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Microscale insight into the proton concentration during electrolytic reaction via an optical microfiber: potential for microcurrent monitoring by a dielectric probe by Yunyun Huang, Jiaxuan Liang, Haotian Wu, Pengwei Chen, Aoxiang Xiao, Bai-Ou Guan

“…The sensing region is a microfiber with a diameter of 8.8 μm. It can get invaluable information that cannot be obtained through conventional electrochemical methods. …”
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Feasibility and safety of targeted focal microwave ablation of the index tumor in patients with low to intermediate risk prostate cancer: Results of the FOSTINE trial. by Nicolas Barry Delongchamps, Alexandre Schull, Julien Anract, Jean-Paul Abecassis, Marc Zerbib, Mathilde Sibony, Léa Jilet, Hendy Abdoul, Vincent Goffin, Michaël Peyromaure

“…<h4>Patients and method</h4>Ten patients with a visible index tumor of Gleason score ≤3+4, largest diameter <20mm were included. Transrectal OBT-fusion targeted FMA was performed using an 18G needle. …”
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Topsoil Compaction Risk Based on the Different Responses of Soil Structure to Compaction Stress by Huiqing Zhang, Tingfeng He

“…Under 180 kPa of surface contact stress, the soil cone index, aeration porosity, aggregate mean weight diameters, and structure coefficient of the 0–5 cm and 5–10 cm soil layers gradually moved closer to the soil parameter levels of the subsoil layer before compaction. …”
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Effect of Different Polishing Systems on Surface Roughness of IPS Empress Ceramic Materials by Sara Abdulbasit Turki, Marwah Hussein Abdulsattar, Zahraa Nazar Alwahab

“…Forty-disc shaped specimens of baseplate wax with 10 mm diameter and 2 mm thickness have been prepared. They were invested and subjected to lost wax technique in fabricate the pressable ceramic. …”
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