Is subsurface geophysics as seismic and acoustic investigations a rescue to groundwater flow inversion? by Delay, Frederick, Mari, Jean-Luc, Porel, Gilles, Chabaux, François, Ackerer, Philippe

“…A FWAL can also confirm or invalidate data from VSP recorded via hydrophones.The block of pseudo-porosities is compared to a different representation of the subsurface in the form of hydraulic conductivity distributions (or hydraulic diffusion) obtained by slug tests or by inversion of transient interference testing between wells. …”
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Filtration flow rate at low convection volume in continuous hemodiafiltration using cytokine adsorbing hemofilter does not affect cytokine clearance in an experimental model by Mototsugu Kudo, Shinya Chihara, Hiroomi Tatsumi, Yoshiki Masuda

“…In both CAH, the adsorption efficiency of cytokines with large molecular weights is likely affected by filtration rather than by diffusion transfer. These adsorbing-type membranes have limitations in terms of filtration flow rate because of their low water permeability. …”
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Chaetoceros muelleri sulfated polysaccharides: chain conformation, physical characteristics, and morphology by Valeria Miranda-Arizmendi, Jorge Marquez-Escalante, Agustin Rascon-Chu, Karla Martínez-Robinson, Francisco Brown-Bojorquez, Elizabeth Carvajal-Millan

“…The sample's zeta potential (ζ), conductivity, and diffusion coefficient (D) were −26.43 mV, −2.07 µm cm/s V, 1.25 mS/cm, and 1.8 × 10−8 cm2/s, correspondingly. …”
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Efek Antibakteri dari Rebusan Daun Sambiloto (Andrographis paniculata Nees) dan Produk Herbal Sambiloto Terhadap Staphylococcus Aureus by Adriyan Sikumalay, Netti Suharti, Machdawaty Masri

“…T</em><em>he objective  of t</em><em>his study was to determine the antibacterial effect of decocted leaf of bitter (Andrographis paniculata Nees) and herbal products of bitter against Staphylococcus aureus.This type of research was experimental with nine repetitions using diffusion method. This research was conducted in the laboratory of Microbiology Faculty of Medicine Andalas University Padang in March to December 2014. …”
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Antimicrobial Activity of the Synthesized of Copper Chalcogenide Nanoparticles by N. G. Mbewana-Ntshanka, M. J. Moloto, P. K. Mubiayi

“…The optimum parameter (220°C, 30 min, and 1 : 1 ratio) was used to synthesize the three copper chalcogenides which were then tested against Gram-negative (E. coli and P. aeruginosa), Gram-positive (S. aureus and E. faecalis), and fungi (C. albicans) employing both agar disk diffusion and minimum inhibitory concentration (MICs) methods. …”
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Synthesis, Crystal Structures, and Antimicrobial and Antitumor Studies of Two Zinc(II) Complexes with Pyridine Thiazole Derivatives by Zou Xun-Zhong, Feng An-Sheng, Zeng Fu-Ran, Lai Min-Cheng, Liao Yan-Zhi, Mei Meng, Li Yu

“…Both crystals were obtained by ether diffusion and crystallized in a monoclinic system. …”
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Enhanced Electrochemical Performance of Dual-Ion Batteries with T-Nb₂O₅/Nitrogen-Doped Three-Dimensional Porous Carbon Composites by Chen Qi, Duo Ying, Cheng Ma, Wenming Qiao, Jitong Wang, Licheng Ling

“…The obtained T-Nb₂O₅/RMF composites have a well-developed pore structure and a high specific surface area of 1568.5 m² g⁻¹, which could effectively increase the contact area between the material and electrolyte, improving the electrode reaction and lithium-ion transfer diffusion. Nitrogen doping increased surface polarity, creating more active sites and accelerating the electrode reaction rate. …”
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Evaluation of the antibacterial activity of essential oils from oregano (Origanum vulgare) against Escherichia coli strains isolated from meat products by L. Brito-Junior, H. C. Brito, M. M. Simões, B. Santos, F. M. C. Marques, M. A. A. Medeiros, M. S. Alves, J. H. A. Farias, C. T. Pereira, A. F. Diniz, A. A. Oliveira-Filho, V. L. R. Vilela

“…Furthermore, the method was used disk diffusion method to examine the interaction between O. vulgare essential oil and synthetic antibiotics. …”
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La charité chrétienne : continuité d’un milieu de mémoire québécois chez les bénévoles de la Société de Saint-Vincent-de-Paul de Québec, 1940-1980 by Louis LeBel

“…L’Église, par ses enseignements et la diffusion de nombreuses images plaçant la charité comme première vertu de la chrétienté, put de toute évidence agir comme cadre social de la mémoire et inculquer de manière variable cette valeur dans la mémoire collective de ses fidèles. …”
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Comparison of In Vitro Antibacterial Activity of Epaltes divaricata and Vetiveria zizanioides against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus by Hasanga Rathnayake, Manikkuwadura Hasara Nethmini De Zoysa, Ruwani Punyakanthi Hewawasam, Weerasinghe Mudiyanselage Dilip Gaya Bandara Wijayaratne

“…Bacterial susceptibility was tested using a disc diffusion assay. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined by a broth microdilution method. …”
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Carbon-resistant bifunctional catalyst composed of LaFeO3 enhanced Ni-CaO for integrated CO2 capture and conversion by Hengyu Wei, Min Lin, Juping Zhang, Di Gao, Yuhao Chen, Liang Zhang, Xing Zhu

“…In addition, LaFeO3 promotes the outward diffusion of lattice oxygen, thereby facilitating CO2 capture and CH4 conversion to syngas. …”
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Antimicrobial activity of Chitosan-silver nanoparticles made from jewelry industry silver waste by Perdana Muhammad Iqbal, Kusuma Ikhwan Yuda, Dwandaru Wipsar Sunu Brams, Yulianti Evy, Tóth Barbara, Csupor Dezső, Takó Miklós, Vágvölgyi Csaba

“…X-Ray diffraction (XRD) analysis was used to confirm the crystalline structure of the recycled silver, with a strong diffraction peak observed at 2θ=38.60°. Agar disk diffusion showed inhibitory effects for CS-AgNPs on the growth of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Candida albicans that depended on the concentration of AgNO3 solution used for preparation. …”
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Review on Phase Behavior in Tight Porous Media and Microscopic Flow Mechanism of CO2 Huff-n-Puff in Tight Oil Reservoirs by Yong Tang, Jiehong Tang, Qi Liu, Yong Wang, Zigang Zheng, Yingjie Yuan, Youwei He

“…The microscopic flow mechanism during CO2 huff-n-puff in tight porous media is complicated, and the impact of molecular diffusion, gas-liquid interaction, and fluid-rock interaction on multiphase flow is significant especially in tight porous media. …”
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Electrophoretic Deposition of Chitosan Films Doped with Nd2Ti2O7 Nanoparticles as Protective Coatings against Corrosion in Saline Solutions by M. Martinez-Gomez, A. Quinto-Hernandez, N. S. Flores-Garcia, Jan Mayén, M. Dominguez-Diaz, H. Martinez, J. Porcayo-Calderon, J. G. Gonzalez-Rodriguez, L. Martinez-Gomez

“…This was possible due to the barrier effect of the Nd2Ti2O7 nanoparticles, by blocking the effective area for the diffusion of the aggressive electrolyte species.…”
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Encapsulation of Hydrogen Peroxide in PVA/PVP Hydrogels for Medical Applications by Natalie Mounayer, Sivan Shoshani, Elena Afrimzon, Taly Iline-Vul, Moris Topaz, Ehud Banin, Shlomo Margel

“…The antibacterial activity of the hydrogel films was examined on four medically relevant bacteria: <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>, <i>Enterococcus faecalis</i>, <i>Escherichia coli</i>, and <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>, with an adapted disk diffusion assay. Using this assay, we also evaluated the antibacterial effect of the hydrogel films over the course of days, demonstrating the HP controlled release from these hydrogels. …”
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A Study of the Solid-Liquid-Gas Three-Phase Coupling Relationship of Coal, Water and Gas by Anying Yuan, Chunhui Huang, Junling Hou, Zhaomin Zhang, Weihui Pan, Lei Duan, Quansen Wu

“…In this study, the influence rules of water on the mechanical characteristics of coal, as well as gas diffusion and migration processes, was examined by combining theoretical analysis and laboratory testing procedures. …”
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Kinetics of Sphalerite Leaching by MnO₂-KI Oxidation System in Sulfuric Acid by Mladen Bugarčić, Aleksandar Jovanović, Dimitrije Anđić, Ivana Jelić, Milica Miletić, Branislav Marković, Miroslav Sokić

“…The results demonstrated that for the MnO₂-KI system, a zinc leaching degree of 89.78% was achieved after 3 h of leaching at 80 °C, and kinetic studies indicated that the leaching process is diffusion-controlled (through the thin film), with an activation energy of 27.65 kJ mol⁻¹. …”
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Molecular Identification and Antimicrobial Potential of Streptomyces Species from Nepalese Soil by Karan Khadayat, Dawa Dindu Sherpa, Krishna Prakash Malla, Sunil Shrestha, Nabin Rana, Bishnu P. Marasini, Santosh Khanal, Binod Rayamajhee, Bibek Raj Bhattarai, Niranjan Parajuli

“…Ethyl acetate extracts of Streptomyces species were prepared, and the antimicrobial activity was carried out using agar well diffusion technique. In this report, 18 Streptomyces species isolated from the soil were reported based on sequence analysis of 16S rRNA. …”
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Fetal-BET: Brain Extraction Tool for Fetal MRI by Razieh Faghihpirayesh, Davood Karimi, Deniz Erdogmus, Ali Gholipour

“…Our dataset covers the three common MRI sequences including T2-weighted, diffusion-weighted, and functional MRI acquired with different scanners. …”
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Laser treated super hydrophobic glass for solar PV self cleaning application: a SWOT-TWOS-based analysis by Rahool Rai, Mahadzir Ishak, Sudhakar Kumarasamy, Aiman Bin Mohd Halil, M M Quazi

“…This analysis assesses the advantages, such as improved light diffusion and reduced glare, along with the disadvantages, including decreased transparency and potential glass damage. …”
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