On the nature of a large anticlinal fold in the Upper Kama salt deposit, its geomechanical and gas-geochemical zonality by I.I. Chaikovskiy, O.V. Ivanov, I.L. Pan’kov, E.P. Chirkova

“…In the process of gas-phase diffusion, zonality in the distribution of gases was observed (methane and its homologues → nitrogen → carbon dioxide). …”
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Effects of plasma surface Ta alloying on the tribology behavior of γ-TiAl by Wei D.-B., Zhou X., Li F.-K., Li M.-F., Li S.-Q., Zhang P.-Z.

“…The results showed that Ta alloy layer comprised a deposition layer and a diffusion layer. The deposition layer played a role in protection as a soft film. …”
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Assessments of Antibacterial Effects of Aqueous-Ethanolic Extracts of Sida rhombifolia’s Aerial Part by Demeke Debalke, Mastewal Birhan, Amebaye Kinubeh, Muluken Yayeh

“…In addition to this, the antibacterial activity of the plant extract was evaluated on five pathogenic bacteria species using agar well diffusion method at different concentrations of plant extracts. …”
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Evaluation of Leea rubra Leaf Extract for Oxidative Damage Protection and Antitumor and Antimicrobial Potential by Nibedita Das, Sanowar Hossain, Jaytirmoy Barmon, Shahnaj Parvin, Mahadi Hasan, Masuma Akter, Ekramul Islam

“…Antimicrobial activity was determined by the disc diffusion method against different resistant microorganisms. …”
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Microenvironment engineering by targeted delivery of Ag nanoparticles for boosting electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction by Ting Xu, Hao Yang, Tianrui Lu, Rui Zhong, Jing-Jing Lv, Shaojun Zhu, Mingming Zhang, Zheng-Jun Wang, Yifei Yuan, Jun Li, Jichang Wang, Huile Jin, Shuang Pan, Xin Wang, Tao Cheng, Shun Wang

“…Herein, to boost the performance of eCO2RR, a unique synthetic method that deploys the in situ reduction of precoated precursors is developed to produce activated Ag nanoparticles (NPs) within the gas diffusion layer (GDL), where the thus-obtained Ag NPs-Skeleton can block direct contact between the active Ag sites and electrolyte. …”
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Synergistic Effect of Multi-field Force on Condensable Particulate Matter Properties and Behavior in Flue Gas: A Case Study in a Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Plant by Wenting Liu, Bowen Zhao, Qian Feng, Zhiyong Zhou, Jianyi Lu

“…It is demonstrated that the combination of thermophoretic force and electric field in CE-ESP intensifies the turbulent agglomeration process, and the diffusion force generated by the concentration field synergistically enhances the interparticle coagulation and agglomeration. …”
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Tetracycline and chloramphenicol exposure induce decreased susceptibility to tigecycline and genetic alterations in AcrAB-TolC efflux pump regulators in Escherichia coli and Klebsi... by Nian Anwar Nasralddin, Mehri Haeili, Sasan Karimzadeh, Fatemeh Alsahlani

“…Susceptibility changes to several antimicrobial agents were tested using disk diffusion and broth dilution methods. The genetic alterations of genes coding for major AcrAB regulators including acrR (repressor of acrAB), ramR (repressor of ramA), soxR (repressor of soxS) in K. pneumoniae and lon (proteolytic degradation of MarA), marR (repressor of marA), acrR and soxR in E. coli were investigated. …”
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Synthesis, DFT Calculation, and Antimicrobial Studies of Novel Zn(II), Co(II), Cu(II), and Mn(II) Heteroleptic Complexes Containing Benzoylacetone and Dithiocarbamate by Anthony C. Ekennia, Damian C. Onwudiwe, Lukman O. Olasunkanmi, Aderoju A. Osowole, Eno E. Ebenso

“…The spin density distributions, relative strength of H–bonds, and thermodynamic parameters revealed that the order of stability of the metal complexes is Mn < Co < Cu > Zn. The agar diffusion methods were used to study the antimicrobial activity of the complexes against two Gram positive bacteria (S. aureus and S. pneumoniae), one Gram negative bacterium (E. coli), and two fungi organisms (A. niger and A. candida) and the complexes showed a broad spectrum of activities against the microbes.…”
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Hydrothermally synthesised porous NiAl-LDH as an efficient pseudocapacitive material in asymmetric supercapacitors by Raman Duddi, Shivani, Shobhna Dhiman, Arun Kumar Singh, Navpreet Kamboj, Sanjeev Kumar

“…Layered double hydroxides (LDH) have gained recognition as leading cathode materials, attributed to their unique properties like high durability, cost-effectiveness, hierarchical architecture, extensive surface area, large pore volume, and rapid ion diffusion kinetics. The composition and structural design of these materials hold significant importance in judging the performance of energy storage devices. …”
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Development of sustained-release extemporaneous moxifloxacin loaded commercial soft hydrogel contact lenses by Duy Toan Pham, Pratthana Chomchalao, Kunasin Bunneramit, Phurichaya Kladcharoen, Rossukon Khotcharrat, Waree Tiyaboonchai

“…Kinetically, both the moxifloxacin loading and releasing processes followed the Higuchi model, with the diffusion mechanism governing the drug behaviors. Isothermally, the moxifloxacin molecules were adsorbed onto the contact lenses surfaces via physical adsorptions by weak interactions of van der Waals forces, ionic bonding, and hydrophobic interactions. …”
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In situ delivery of synthetic preimplantation factor using aldehyde-modified hyaluronic acid hydrogel with immobilized complexes of chondroitin sulfate derivatives by Tutut Habibah, Andrea Exnerová, Kristina Nešporová, Una FitzGerald, Abhay Pandit, Marek Ingr, Martin Pravda, Vladimír Velebný

“…Key properties were analyzed, including moderate gelation time (193 s), swelling profile (18 %), injectability (27 G needle) and an established relevant release profile (20 μg/daily ± 3) via anomalous diffusion. Increasing CSOX concentration reduced initial burst release by 38 % (0.5 % CSOX) to 78 % (1 % CSOX), extending release time (T50 %) from 50 h (0.5 % CSOX) to 88 h (1 % CSOX). …”
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GC-MS analysis, antimicrobial and antiulcer evaluations of ginger-infused virgin coconut oil by Ibeabuchi Jude Ali, Okorie Ndidiamaka H, Adonu Cyril C, Omeh Romanus C, Obidiegwu Onyeka C, Okonkwo Raymond M, Okafor Judith O, Okoye Festus BC

“…GC-MS was used to detect GIVCO chemical constituents. The agar well diffusion method was used for antimicrobial evaluation test organisms. …”
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Based on the MaxEnt model the analysis of influencing factors and simulation of potential risk areas of human infection with avian influenza A (H7N9) in China by Zhao Yang, Zhao Yang, Zhong Da Ren, Zhong Da Ren, Jie Wang, Wen Dong, Wen Dong

“…The study revealed the spatial distribution and diffusion rules of the H7N9 epidemic and clarified the key influencing factors. …”
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COVID-19 encephalopathy with severe neurological symptoms: a clinical case presentation with literature review by G. Baranauskienė, N. Tutlienė, G. Kaubrys

“…The MRI describes a spectrum of neurovisual abnormalities, the most common of which are foci of leukoencephalopathy, changes in diffusion restriction imaging in the white, rarely in the gray matter, signs of microhaemorrhage and leptomeningitis. …”
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Integrated Assessment of Productive, Environmental, and Social Performances of Adopting Low-Protein Diets Technology for Laying Hens by Dongsheng Li, Xiaoying Zhang, Zhiyang Zhao, Siqi Wang, Jing Wang, Hongliang Wang

“…The study suggests a coupled pathway integrating research and technology diffusion, highlighting the need for collaboration among scientists, feed companies, and technical experts to overcome misconceptions and promote LPD adoption. …”
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Antioxidative Reactivity of L-Ascorbic Acid and D-Isoascorbic Acid Species towards Reduction of Hexachloroiridate (IV) by Han Zhang, Yanqing Xia, Peng Zhang, Liqian Hou, Ying Sun, Zhaozhan Lu, Yunfeng Tang, Hongwu Tian, Tiesheng Shi

“…The ascorbate and isoascorbate dianions are extremely reactive and their reactions with [IrCl6]2– proceed with the diffusion-controlled rate. The species versus pH and the species reactivity versus pH distribution diagrams were constructed endowing that the ascorbate/isoascorbate monoanionic form dominated the total reactivity at physiological pH. …”
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Indigo Carmine and 2,6-Dichlorophenolindophenol Removal Using Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide-Modified Palm Oil Fiber: Adsorption Isotherms and Mass Transfer Kinetics by Marcel Cédric Deussi Ngaha, Evangéline Njanja, Giscard Doungmo, Arnaud Tamo Kamdem, Ignas Kenfack Tonle

“…The linear regression of adsorption kinetics was best described by the pseudo-second-order model (R2 ≥ 0.998). The diffusion mechanism showed that external mass transfer is the main rate controlling step. …”
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Porous Single‐Crystal Nitrides for Enhanced Pseudocapacitance and Stability in Energy Storage Applications by Xiangqi Gao, Guoliang Ma, Cong Luo, Shaobo Xi, Lingting Ye, Kui Xie

“…These monolithic porous single crystals (PSC) exhibit a long‐range ordered crystalline architecture and substantial specific surface area, which facilitate rapid charge transport and ion diffusion within the electrolyte‐permeated crystal lattice. …”
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Social Media Marketing for Small and Medium Enterprise Performance in Uganda: A Structural Equation Model by .Kikawa, Cliff R, Kiconco, Charity, Moses, Agaba, Ntirampeba, Dimas, Ssematimba, Amos, Kalema, Billy M.

“…A theoretical model that is based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Innovation Diffusion Theory (IDT) theories has been put out as part of a specific conceptual framework. …”
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Modelling the Thin-Layer Drying Kinetics of Marinated Beef during Infrared-Assisted Hot Air Processing of Biltong by Francis C. Muga, Moses O. Marenya, Tilahun S. Workneh

“…The drying process was characterised by a rising rate period in the first half an hour, followed by a falling rate period which implies that moisture transport occurred partly by surface evaporation and predominantly by diffusion. The effective moisture diffusivity ranged from 4.560×10−10 to 13.7×10−10 m2∙s−1, while, the activation energy ranged between 40.97 and 59.16 kJ∙mol-1. …”
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