Anatomical and chemical characterization of Alstonia boonei for pulp and paper production by Kojo Agyapong Afrifah, Enoch Adjei-Mensah

“…The basic density (BD), fibre characteristics [fibre length (FL), fibre diameter (FD), lumen diameter (LD) and wall thickness (WT)], derived anatomical indices [Flexibility Ratio (FR), Slenderness Ratio (SR), Rigidity Coefficient (RC), Luce’s Shape Factor (LSF), Solids Factor (SF) and Runkel Ratio (RR)] and chemical composition (lignin, holocellulose, 1% NaOH solubility and ash contents) of A. boonei were studied to evaluate variation along the trunk (base, middle and top portions) and ascertain its suitability for pulp and paper production. …”
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Fourier-invariant autofocused Laguerre-Gaussian beams by V.V. Kotlyar, E.G. Abramochkin, A.A. Kovalev, E.S. Kozlova, A.A. Savelyeva

“…Thus, while maintaining the beam topological charge, the effective diameter of the central dark intensity spot can be increased or decreased by changing the radial index of the Laguerre polynomial. …”
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A Comparative Study between Via-Hole and Via-Free Grounded Coplanar Waveguide to Microstrip Transitions on Thin Polymer Substrate by Mohammed El Gibari, HongWu Li

“…Bandwidth of optimized via-holed transitions increases with the via-hole diameter, up to 75 GHz with 300 μm via-hole diameter. …”
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Impact of Core Cell Size on Selected Properties of Honeycomb Paperboard by Gabriela Kmita-Fudalej, Grzegorz Jasiński, Zbigniew Kołakowski

“…Five paperboards made of the same fibrous materials of the same thickness and different core cell diameter D were tested, equal to 10, 12, 14, 17, and 22 mm, respectively. …”
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Isolation of Cellulose-Degrading Bacteria and Determination of Their Cellulolytic Potential by Pratima Gupta, Kalpana Samant, Avinash Sahu

“…To indicate the cellulase activity of the organisms, diameter of clear zone around the colony and hydrolytic value on cellulose Congo Red agar media were measured. …”
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The Shoot Growth of Several Selected Clones of Teak after Coppicing in the Nursery by Hamdan Adma Adinugraha, Tri Maria Hasnah, Waris Waris

“…The results showed that clones significantly affected the shoot growth: number, length, diameter, number of internode and number of leaf. At 6 weeks after hedging, the average of shoot number was 4.3, shoot length of 9.1 cm, shoot diameter of 5.9 mm, the number of internode of 2.4, and the average number of leaves was 5.1. …”
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The Effect of the Taro Corm Type and Storage on Morphophysiological Deterioration and Early Growth in the Field by Ridwan Diaguna, Edi Santosa, Candra Budiman

“…Weight, length, and diameter loss were positively correlated with sprouting and negatively correlated with hardness and growth vigor. …”
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Laboratory Model Test Research on Mechanical Characteristics of Anchor in Loess Tunnel under the Action of Pull-Out Load by Zhongming Su, Jianxun Chen, Yanbin Luo, Xin He

“…It is proposed that the maximum shear stress of loess anchor under the action of pull-out load appears in the section 25 times the anchor diameter from the anchor head, and the shear stress in the middle and rear part of the anchor body can only be brought into full play when the length-to-diameter ratio of the anchor body is 110 or more. …”
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Recovery Gonad Betina dan Kontrol Produksi Sperma Secara Hormonal pada Ikan Heterobranchus longifilis by Jojo Subagja, Rudhy Gustiano

“…The first experiment was to evaluate the recovery of Heterobranchus longifilis females' gonad after induced ovulation, under tropical condition.  Eggs diameter was used as indicator of the recovery rate following by induced breeding, hatching rate and abnormality of larvae. …”
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Morphological Variation and Ecological Structure of Iroko (Milicia excelsa Welw. C.C. Berg) Populations across Different Biogeographical Zones in Benin by Christine Ouinsavi, Nestor Sokpon

“…On the basis of morphological parameters, M. excelsa individuals and populations were clustered into four and discrimination of groups indicated that most of variations were highly related to edaphic factors and annual rainfall. Erratic diameter distribution was found for many populations although most of them showed bell shaped diameter distribution.…”
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Coal and Gangue Underground Pneumatic Separation Effect Evaluation Influenced by Different Airflow Directions by Kehong Zheng, Changlong Du, Jianping Li, Bingjing Qiu

“…In the following analysis, the effects of gangue diameter (d), conveyor velocity (v0), and the height difference between conveyor belt and air nozzle (hp) are mainly considered. …”
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Hydrodynamic Performance of an Oscillating Water Column Device Installed in an Offshore Wind Turbine by Chuanli Xu, Lei Ding, Yuting Sun, Zhen Liu

“…The effects of key factors, such as chamber diameter, chamber draft, and pneumatic damping, on the energy capture performance were analyzed. …”
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Comparison of Uplift Capacity and Nonlinear Failure Surfaces of Single-Belled Anchor in Homogeneous and Layered Sand Deposits by Tanaya Deb, Sujit Kumar Pal

“…This experimental study explains the contribution of embedment ratios, diameter ratios, and bell angles to uplift capacities of single-belled anchors and formation of nonlinear failure surfaces in homogeneous and layered sand deposits. …”
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Analysis of Koo-Kleinstreuer-Li model water-based nanofluid: Interval Type 2 fuzzy approach by M.M. Nayak, S.R. Mishra, Rupa Baithalu

“…Interval type-2 trapezoidal fuzzy sets are used in this fuzzy analysis to investigate the role of several physical factors on velocity and temperature distribution, shear rate, Nusselt number (rate of heat transfer), nanoparticle diameter, fluid temperature, and volume concentration. …”
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Effect of Seed Size of Afzelia quanzensis on Germination and Seedling Growth by Kupatsa Mtambalika, Chimuleke Munthali, Dominic Gondwe, Edward Missanjo

“…There were significant (P<0.05) differences in seedling height and root collar diameter among the different seed sizes, with large seeds having the highest seedlings height and largest root collar diameter. …”
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Performance Optimization of Microvalves Based on a Microhole Array for Microfluidic Chips by Cuimin Sun, Hui You, Yang Xie, Ronald X. Xu

“…By conducting liquid flow experiments using microvalves based on microhole arrays with varying microstructural parameters, the residual rate of reaction products is demonstrated to be proportional to the depth and diameter of the microholes and inversely proportional to the distance between the microhole centers. …”
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Performance Assessment of Sintered Metal Fiber Filters in Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit by Liang Yang, Zhongli Ji, Qiaoqi Xu, Hao Li

“…The inlet volume median diameter and the outlet volume median diameter of the particle are about 1 μm and 2.2 μm, respectively. …”
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Analysis and Experimental Study on Pressure Characteristics of Supporting Roller Group of Pipe Belt Conveyor by Shuang Wang, Deyong Li, Kun Hu

“…An adjustable diameter-type supporting roller group experiment device is self-designed, and the dynamic pressure change of the roller group and each roller pressure are tested. …”
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Photocatalysis and Photoelectrochemical Properties of Tungsten Trioxide Nanostructured Films by Chin Wei Lai

“…Thus, controlled growth of one-dimensional (1D) WO3 nanotubular structures with desired length, diameter, and wall thickness has gained significant interest. …”
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Experimental Film Cooling Effectiveness of Three-Hole-Branch Circular Holes by Fan Yang, Mohammad E. Taslim

“…Each branch is made up of a streamwise 30°-angled circular hole with a circular hole of the same diameter on each side of it. These three holes share the same inlet area on the coolant supply side. …”
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