Characterization of Integrons and Antimicrobial Resistance in Escherichia coli Sequence Type 131 Isolates by Jiangqing Huang, Fangjun Lan, Yanfang Lu, Bin Li

“…The antibiotic susceptibility test was performed by the disk diffusion method. The presence and characterization of class 1, 2, and 3 integrons, as well as promotor of gene cassettes and other antimicrobial resistance genes, were detected by PCR and DNA sequencing. …”
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Amikacin-loaded selenium nanoparticles improved antibacterial and antibiofilm activity of amikacin against bovine mastitis-causing Staphylococcus aureus by Leila Asadpour, Maryam Alsadat Mehrbakhsh Bandari, Roozbeh Sojoudi Masouleh

“…Antibacterial properties of obtained nanoparticles against S. aureus were determined using agar disc diffusion, broth micro dilution methods and also time-kill assay. …”
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A Facile Route to Fabricate CS/GO Composite Film for the Application of Therapeutic Contact Lenses by Pin Chen, Xin Wang, Jingyang Kong, Xiaohong Hu

“…Ofloxacin as a model drug was loaded into films by adsorption diffusion method. Loaded drug amount in CS/GO composite film was a little larger than that in CS film, but without significant difference. …”
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Management of intraocular pressure and inflammation using febuxostat film: in vitro - in vivo correlation by Mouli Das, Sk Habibullah, Tanisha Das, Rakesh Swain, Subrata Mallick

“…In vitro release study revealed an improved and diffusion-controlled sustained drug release for more than 5 h (62.69 to 84.76 %). …”
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Movement Disorders and Smart Wrist Devices: A Comprehensive Study by Andrea Caroppo, Andrea Manni, Gabriele Rescio, Anna Maria Carluccio, Pietro Aleardo Siciliano, Alessandro Leone

“…It is evident that in the modern era, the use of smart wrist devices, such as smartwatches, wristbands, and smart bracelets is spreading among all categories of people. This diffusion is justified by the limited costs, ease of use, and less invasiveness (and consequently greater acceptability) than other types of sensors used for health status monitoring. …”
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Fabrication of nano‐encapsulated angelica (Heracleum persicum) essential oil for enriching dairy dessert: Physicochemical, rheological and sensorial properties by Narin Mhemmedamin Nanakali

“…Antimicrobial analysis by disk diffusion methods for nanoemulsions containing different levels of AEO cleared that nanoemulsions with high levels of AEO showed the stronger antimicrobial activity against both used bacteria and especially more activity against Staphylococcus aureus. …”
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Syntheses, Characterization, and Antimicrobial Screening of N-(benzothiazol-2-yl)benzenesulphonamide and its Cu(I), Ni(II), Mn(II), Co(II), and Zn(II) Complexes by N. L. Obasi, Okoye C. O. Benedict, P. O. Ukoha, A. O. Anaga

“…The antimicrobial tests of the ligands and its metal complexes were carried out on both multi-resistant bacterial strains isolated under clinical conditions and cultured species using agar-well diffusion method. The multi-resistant bacterial strains used were Escherichia coli, Proteus species, Pseudomonas aeroginosa and Staphylococcus aureus which were isolated from dogs. …”
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Characterization of Pathogenic Bacteria Isolated from Sudanese Banknotes and Determination of Their Resistance Profile by Noha Ahmed Abd Alfadil, Malik Suliman Mohamed, Manal M. Ali, El Amin Ibrahim El Nima

“…Bacterial prevalence was determined using culture-based techniques, and their sensitivity patterns were determined using the Kirby–Bauer disk diffusion method. Genotypic identification was carried out using PCR and 16S rDNA sequencing. …”
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Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities of Triterpenoids and Cyclic 1,7-Diarylheptanoids from the Stem Bark of Myrica salicifolia: A Combined Experimental and Computational Study by Abraham Dilnesa Gashaw, Kibrom Gebreheiwot Bedane, Taye B. Demissie, Japheth O. Ombito, Estifanos Ele Yaya, Mekonnen Abebayehu Desta

“…Antibacterial activities of the compounds were evaluated using the disk diffusion agar method, where some of the compounds showed modest antibacterial activities against S. pyogenes and S. aureus at 250 μg/mL. …”
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Antimicrobial Peptides from Porcine Blood Cruor Hydrolysates as a Promising Source of Antifungal Activity by Sara García-Vela, Aurore Cournoyer, Zain Sánchez-Reinoso, Laurent Bazinet

“…To this end, a total of sixteen peptides were chemically synthesized and their antimicrobial activities (antibacterial, anti-mold, and anti-yeast) were evaluated using microtitration and agar well diffusion methods against a wide range of microorganisms. …”
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The Effect of Stir-Squeeze Casting Process Parameters on Mechanical Property and Density of Aluminum Matrix Composite by S. Vijayakumar, P. S. Satheesh Kumar, Pappula Sampath kumar, Selvaraj Manickam, Gurumurthy B. Ramaiah, Hari Prasadarao Pydi

“…The combined parameters of S4-T1-R1-P4 achieve the highest TS, and it is observed that there are nearly no pore defects and good diffusion as a result of the reinforcements to be properly mixed. …”
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Edifícios de luxo no centro de Santiago do Chile: uma escolha residencial atrativa? by Line Henry

“…Our study aimed at identifying their residents’ profile and motivations - in other words, the criteria of their residential choice, so as to rule on the possible appearance of a real alternative to diffuse housing in detached homes. We noted a research by this affluent population of a “decentralized centrality” provided by the poly-centrality of Chile’s capital, and set, in the frame of our study, around the business district of Apoquindo avenue. …”
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In vitro characterization the antioxidant and antibacterial properties of hemp (Cannabis sativa spp.) varieties cultivated in Northern Alabama by Aaron Dudley, Lamin S. Kassama, Armitra Jackson-Davis, Ernst Cebert, Xianyan Kuang

“…Antibacterial activity against cocktails of enteric pathogens, including Listeria monocytogenese, E. coli O157:H7, and Salmonella enterica was evaluated for optical density using a BioScreen-C microtiter. Also, the disc diffusion extraction yield was evaluated to determine the best extraction solvent. …”
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Short-term impact of low air pressure on plants' functional traits. by Silvia Lembo, Georg Niedrist, Bouchra El Omari, Paul Illmer, Nadine Praeg, Andreas Meul, Matteo Dainese

“…Lower atmospheric pressure affects biologically relevant physical parameters such as gas partial pressure and concentration, leading to increased water vapor diffusivity and greater soil water content loss through evapotranspiration. …”
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The Frequency of Mediastinal Lymph Node Calcification in Sarcoidosis Patients and the Influencing Factors by Pelin Pınar Deniz, Pelin Duru Çetinkaya, Saida Mehdiyeva, İsmail Hanta

“…Among the 13 cases, punctate calcification was detected in 2 (15.4%), while diffuse calcification was observed in 11 (84.6%). …”
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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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Clinicopathological Features and Prognoses of Patients With Splenic Metastases From Breast Cancer: A Single-Centre, Retrospective Study by Xiaofeng Xie MD, Mingrui Ma MD, Xue Bai BS, Jing Hu MD, Haijie Zheng MD, Xiongqi Guo BS, Jiayi Huang MD, Xuelian Chen PhD, Liping Chen BS, Xiaofeng Lan BS, Lin Song BS, Caiwen Du PhD

“…Conclusion SMBC commonly presents with diffuse multiple organ metastases in the terminal stage of malignancy and has a poor prognosis, which may provide deeper insight into SMBC for clinicians.…”
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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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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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Primary liver lymphoma: review of the literature and clinical case presentation by A. K. Smolyaninova, A. V. Gubkin, Ye. Ye. Zvonkov, Yu. A. Kucheryavy

“…Empirical therapy by prednisolon resulted in no responce and was complicated by development of steroid diabetes. The diagnosis of diffuse B-macrocellular lymphoma was established only via open liver biopsy. …”
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