A Multiscale Structural Analysis of Soft and Hard Coal Deposits in Deep High-Gas Coal Seams by Anying Yuan, Guangsheng Fu, Junling Hou

“…At the same time, fractures were also relatively developed, showing good connectivity. (3) From a micropore structural perspective, it was found that the BET-specific surface areas and BJH-specific surface areas of the soft coal specimens were higher than those of the hard coal specimens, which indicated that the gas adsorption and diffusion migration abilities of the soft coal were greater than those of the hard coal. (4) It was suggested from the study results that the ventilation and gas extraction processes should be strengthened in the mining activities of coal seams with high, soft stratification content. …”
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Understanding Hydrogen Passivation Mechanism in poly-Si Passivating Contacts via SixNy Composition: Insights From Effusion Studies by Suchismita Mitra, Dirk Steyn, William Nemeth, Sumit Agarwal, Paul Stradins

“…We also discuss the possibility of H diffusion in molecular H2 form, most suitable for SiO2 interface passivation, while the atomic hydrogen enables both passivation and de-passivation of interface dangling bonds. …”
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Implementation and Comparison of High-Resolution Spatial Discretization Schemes for Solving Two-Fluid Seven-Equation Two-Pressure Model by Pan Wu, Fei Chao, Dan Wu, Jianqiang Shan, Junli Gou

“…However, the 1st-order upwind scheme possesses issues of serious numerical diffusion and high truncation error, thus giving rise to the challenge of accurately modeling many nuclear thermal-hydraulics problems such as long term transients. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to implementation of non-medical independent prescribing in primary care in the UK: a qualitative systematic review by Nicola Carey, Judith Edwards, Melaine Coward

“…An inductive thematic synthesis was undertaken to identify descriptive themes and interpret these into higher order analytical themes. The Diffusion of Innovations and Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research were guiding theoretical anchors.Primary and secondary outcome measures N/A.Results Twenty-three articles addressing nurse, pharmacist and physiotherapist IP were included. …”
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Explanatory LSTM-AE-Based Anomaly Detection for Time Series Data in Marine Transportation by Zhan Wang, Mwamba Kasongo Dahouda, Hyoseong Hwang, Inwhee Joe

“…The LSTM-AE model shows superior performance compared to other data generation models such as GAN and diffusion models, which have accuracy issues and require high computational cost. …”
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Laboratory-scale photomineralization of n-alkanes in gaseous phase by photocatalytic membranes immobilizing titanium dioxide by Ignazio Renato Bellobono, Rodica Stanescu, Cristina Costache, Carmen Canevali, Franca Morazzoni, Roberto Scotti, Riccardo Bianchi, Emilia Simona Mangone, Giulia de Martini, Paola Maria Tozzi

“…Photocatalytic processes thus appear to be controlled by interface phenomena, which are ruled kinetically, and apparently also thermodynamically, by concentration gradients, independently on diffusion and other processes in the aqueous or gaseous bulk, if turbulence in these phases is adequately assured.…”
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Impact of Polysorbate 80 on the Antimicrobial Activity of Oregano and Thyme by Marta Carvalho, Joana Barbosa, Marcelo Belchior Rosendo da Silva, Helena Albano, Paula Teixeira

“…Antimicrobial activity was qualitatively assessed using the disc diffusion assay (DDA) and quantitatively via broth microdilution to determine MIC values. …”
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Basal ganglia components have distinct computational roles in decision-making dynamics under conflict and uncertainty. by Nadja R Ging-Jehli, James F Cavanagh, Minkyu Ahn, David J Segar, Wael F Asaad, Michael J Frank

“…To formally characterize whether these task and neural components influenced decision dynamics, we leveraged modified diffusion decision models (DDMs). Behavioral choices and response time distributions were best characterized by a modified DDM in which the decision boundary collapsed over time, but where the onset and shape of this collapse varied with conflict. …”
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A comprehensive numerical study exploring the significance of thermally reactive bioconvection in Falkner-Skan flow of Williamson nanomaterials influenced by activation energy and... by M. Israr Ur Rehman, Haibo Chen, Aamir Hamid, Wu Qian, Refka Ghodhbani, Mohamed Hussien

“…The analysis is further improved by adding thermophoretic diffusion and Brownian motion to the energy and concentration equations Bio-fuels, enzymes, industry, bio-sensors, petroleum, and a number of other novel biotechnological features are also influenced by the bioconvective mechanisms in nanomaterials. …”
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Clinical Specimens are the Pool of Multidrug- resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Harbouring oprL and toxA Virulence Genes: Findings from a Tertiary Hospital of Nepal by Yamuna Chand, Sujan Khadka, Sanjeep Sapkota, Suprina Sharma, Santosh Khanal, Alina Thapa, Binod Rayamajhee, Dhruba Kumar Khadka, Om Prakash Panta, Dipendra Shrestha, Pramod Poudel

“…The antibiotic susceptibility testing was examined by the modified disc diffusion method, and virulence genes oprL and toxA of P. aeruginosa were assessed using multiplex PCR. …”
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One pot synthesis of poly m-toluidine incorporated silver and silver oxide nanocomposite as a promising electrode for supercapacitor devices by Doaa Essam, Ashour M. Ahmed, Ahmed A. Abdel-Khaliek, Mohamed Shaban, Mohamed Rabia

“…The resulting structure of Ag-Ag2O minimizes ion diffusion distances, increases active sites, and accelerates redox reactions. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization and Antibacterial activity of Benzimidazole Derivatives and their Cu (ii),Ni (ii) and Co (ii) complexes by Haftom Welderufael, Dagne Addisu Kure, Endalkachew Asefa Moges, Lelisa File, Salah Hamza Sherif

“…In-vitro antibacterial activity of all the synthesized ligands and their metal complexes were evaluated by using disc diffusion method against K. pneumoniae, E. coli, and S. aureus bacterial species .The tested compounds and metal complexes exhibited from good to excellent activity (zone of inhibition (ZI) ranged 10 mm to 23 mm). …”
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Evaluation of Bacterial Load and Antibiotic Resistance Pattern of Staphylococcus aureus from Ready-to-Eat Raw Beef in Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia by Bizuneh Tsehayneh, Taddesse Yayeh, Birhan Agmas

“…Isolation and microbial load determination of S. aureus use were performed by conventional culture method and an antibiotic susceptibility test was conducted by using Kirby Bauer disk diffusion method on the Mueller–Hinton agar. The data were analyzed by using STATA software version 12.0. …”
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Prevalence and Antibiotic Resistance of <i>Escherichia coli</i> Isolated from Raw Cow’s Milk by Roxana Ionela Drugea, Mădălina Iulia Siteavu, Elena Pitoiu, Cristina Delcaru, Ecaterina Monica Sârbu, Carmen Postolache, Stelian Bărăităreanu

“…<i>E. coli</i> isolates were tested for their susceptibility against 18 commonly used antibiotics in a disk diffusion method. The overall prevalence of <i>E. coli</i> was 22.45% of all isolated pathogens. …”
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Le bétail des Somali d'Éthiopie : la mondialisation sur les marges by Géraldine Pinauldt

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Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activity of 4-Benzylidene-2-methyl-oxazoline-5-one against Pathogen Bacteria by Zahra Mortazavi, Mohamad Reza Islami, Moj Khaleghi

“…The antibacterial activity was assessed on S. aureus using the agar-well diffusion while the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) values were determined to identify the concentration ranges with significant inhibitory effects. …”
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DNA Barcoding for Minor Crops and Food Traceability by Andrea Galimberti, Massimo Labra, Anna Sandionigi, Antonia Bruno, Valerio Mezzasalma, Fabrizio De Mattia

“…Because of globalization, the diffusion of minor crops is increasing due to their benefit for human health or their use as food supplements. …”
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In situ forming gels as subcutaneous delivery systems of curcumin and piperine by Walter Pula, Alessia Pepe, Francesca Ferrara, Agnese Bondi, Paolo Mariani, Maria Grazia Ortore, Alessandra Pecorelli, John Ivarsson, Giuseppe Valacchi, Elisabetta Esposito

“…Mechanistic analysis and water uptake studies indicated a drug release governed by both diffusion and swelling/erosion of the lipid supramolecular structure. …”
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Characterizations and growth kinetics of the borided layer formed on pure nickel by molten salt electrolysis by Wang B.-X., Yuan W.-L., Wang Z.-Y., Li J.-X., Ma H.-Z., Song Y.-H.

“…Borided layer growth kinetics was studied by analyzing the relationship between thickness of the borided layer and time by mathematical method. Then the diffusion coefficient constant of boron atom in nickel at 1193 K, 1223 K and 1243 K was calculated accordingly and an equation was obtained to estimate the thickness of the borided layer.…”
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Altered Brain Structural Networks in Patients with Brain Arteriovenous Malformations Located in Broca’s Area by Maogui Li, Pengjun Jiang, Jun Wu, Rui Guo, Xiaofeng Deng, Yong Cao, Shuo Wang

“…In this study, we used diffusion tensor imaging and graph theory methods to investigate the alterations of brain structural networks in 14 patients with AVMs in the presumed Broca’s area, compared to 27 normal controls. …”
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