Synthesis, Characterization and Swelling Characteristics of Graft Copolymerized Isotactic Polypropylene Film by Teena Sehgal, Sunita Rattan

“…The swelling pattern was characterized by two distinct stages, an initial diffusion-controlled fast swelling, followed by a subsequent slower process controlled by the relaxation of polymer fragments. …”
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Discussion on the production mechanism of deep coalbed methane in the eastern margin of the Ordos Basin by Lizhu Yu, Dameng Wang, Xin Feng, Xianfeng Gu, Ming Chen, Xiaolei Wu, Jintao Kong

“…This study builds upon the research progress in the theories of CBM desorption, diffusion, and seepage flow to explore the production mechanisms of deep coalbed methane (CBM) in the Daing-Jixian block, aiming to achieve scientific and reasonable control of gas wells. …”
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Comparative analysis of selected methods of carbapenemase determination among clinical Klebsiella pneumoniae. by Agata Pruss, Alicja Skierska, Paweł Kwiatkowski, Helena Masiuk, Joanna Jursa-Kulesza, Stefania Giedrys-Kalemba, Iwona Bilska, Monika Sienkiewicz, Maria V Melnyk, Barbara Dołęgowska

“…Notably, a few inconclusive results were obtained for NDM-positive and VIM-positive strains when the disk diffusion method and CIM test were used. Further, the Carba tube assay and the RAPIDEC CARBA NP assay produced questionable results for the OXA-48 strain group. …”
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Angioleiomyoma of the uterus presenting as an endometrial polyp: An uncommon occurrence of two cases with a literature review by Vamsi K. Kapaganti, Mohammed Shahin, Anurag Mishra, Pruthiviraj Sethi, Saubhagya K. Jena, Bhismadev Chhatria, Pavithra Ayyanar

“…On immunohistochemistry (IHC), these spindle cells were diffuse and strongly immunopositive for SMA and Desmin. …”
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The Brazilian National Policy for Regional Development and the RIDE-DF Management opposite the Governance vs Brasília’s Metropolitan Area by Renata Callaça Gadioli dos Santos, Luiz Fernando de Macedo Bessa, Magda de Lima Lúcio

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Shaggy aorta—An autopsy analysis by Pranita Zare, Pradeep Vaideeswar

“…Aims: Shaggy aorta is defined as “very extensive atheromatous disease with diffuse ulcers associated with soft, loosely held debris and a paucity of actual thrombus” and often results in visceral or peripheral arterial embolization (shaggy aorta syndrome). …”
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Prevalence and antimicrobial resistant Campylobacter spp. in broiler chicken carcasses and hygiene practises in informal urban markets in a low-income setting. by Pius Okello, Olivia Graaf Bjöersdorff, Ingrid Hansson, Sofia Boqvist, Joseph Erume

“…AMR analyses were performed using the disc diffusion test. Epidemiological data on food safety practices and awareness was collected from the vendors using a questionnaire. …”
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A Severe Case of Overlap of Morphea and Eosinophilic Fasciitis after Burn Injuries by Hania Sami, Faria Sami, Shahzad Ahmed Sami, Abdulqadir J. Nashwan

“…Skin biopsy demonstrated sclerodermoid changes and sclerotic thickening of subcutaneous fibrous septa associated with stromal mucin, dermal perivascular, diffuse lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate with eosinophils, decreased CD34 expression, and increased factor XIIIa. …”
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Bone Marrow Infiltration in Rosai–Dorfman Disease by Fatima Zahra Rahali, Fatima Taher, Houda Nassih, Sanae Sayagh

“…She was admitted for asthenia, gingival bleeding, and diffuse bone pain without fever. Physical examination showed pallor, petechiae over the abdomen, painless and bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy, and several bony nodules, without splenomegaly or hepatomegaly. …”
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Determining Parameters of Metal-Halide Perovskites Using Photoluminescence with Bayesian Inference by Manuel Kober-Czerny, Akash Dasgupta, Seongrok Seo, Florine M. Rombach, David P. McMeekin, Heon Jin, Henry J. Snaith

“…Since this mobility estimation is derived from charge-carrier diffusion over the length scale of the film thickness and in the vertical direction, it is highly relevant for transport in photovoltaic and light-emitting devices. …”
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Severe Thyrotoxicosis Secondary to Povidone-Iodine from Peritoneal Dialysis by Kirstie Lithgow, Christopher Symonds

“…Technetium thyroid scan showed diffusely decreased uptake. He was discharged with a presumptive diagnosis of thyroiditis. …”
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Le loup entre patriotisme et imaginaire national en Allemagne (1840-1890) by Jawad Daheur

“…Dans les années 1840-1870 en Posnanie et 1870-1880 dans le Reichsland d’Alsace-Lorraine, l’infiltration de loups « étrangers » provoqua l’apparition de formes de mobilisation patriotiques liées à la diffusion de stéréotypes nationaux sur les Polonais et les Français. …”
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Identifying Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of the Phenolic Extracts and Mineral Contents of Virgin Olive Oils (Olea europaea L. cv. Edincik Su) from Different Regions in... by Ayhan Dağdelen

“…Antioxidant activity was analysed spectrometrically, antimicrobial effect was evaluated by disc diffusion method, and mineral contents were determined by using Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES). …”
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Chitosan-Bidens pilosa Extract-Based Coating with Enhanced Free Radical Scavenging, Antifungal, and Water Barrier Properties: Metabolite Profiling, Film Characterization, and Raspb... by Kwanele A. Nxumalo, Olaniyi A. Fawole

“…The composite films were characterized and tested for antifungal properties in the agar disc diffusion approach and antioxidant capacity in the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl assay. …”
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Naturally derived efflux pump inhibitor among tetracycline-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii isolates by Ruqaya Kareem Abass Al-ammery, Zainab Adil Ghani Chabuck

“…Materials and Methods: Clinical samples (125) were collected from different sites (urine, sputum, wound, and burn swabs), followed by A. baumannii isolation and identification, and detection of tetracycline susceptibility test by disk-diffusion. Later on bacterial efflux pump activity was detected by ethidium bromide cartwheel assay and water extract of chamomile was used as an inhibitor of efflux pump A. baumannii. …”
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Interaction of Cationic Polymer-Treated Geosynthetic Clay Liners with Various Saline Solutions by Hakkı O. Özhan

“…The effect of adding cationic polymer to the GCL on hydraulic conductivity and swell index was related to the electrostatic forces among polymer-bentonite-saline solution and diffuse double layer respectively. Increasing the concentration and valence of the cation in the saline solutions resulted in both increase in hydraulic conductivity and decrease in swell index. …”
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A handheld fiber-optic tissue sensing device for spine surgery. by Merle S Losch, Benjamin E Visser, Jenny Dankelman, Benno H W Hendriks

“…This paper introduces a handheld fiber-optic tissue sensing device for real-time bone tissue differentiation during spine surgery using Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (DRS). Our prototype employs laser diodes at two distinct wavelengths for tissue illumination, eliminating the need for a spectrometer and enabling direct light collection with a photodiode. …”
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A Growing Middle Class and Real Estate Development: Spatial change and social conflicts in the densification of Kileleshwa, Nairobi by Jackson Kago, Catherine Gateri, Owiti A K’Akumu

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Volatile gas scavenging in the paediatric intensive care unit: Occupational health and safety assessment by Katherine Reise, Jason Macartney, Richard La, Angela Jerath, Marat Slessarev, Brian H. Cuthbertson, Saptharishi Lalgudi Ganesan, Nicole K. McKinnon

“… # Findings Both instantaneous point sampling and diffusive sampling results were below the occupational exposure limit confirming safety. …”
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La pédagogie comme lieu d’interactions entre savoirs, recherches et pratiques by Etiennette Vellas

“…Théoriciens de leurs propres actions éducatives, le pédagogue et le groupe de pédagogues apparaissent comme des créateurs de savoirs singuliers qu’ils transmettent, en entraînant dans cette diffusion des savoirs des sciences humaines.…”
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