Impact of Plant Root Morphology on Rooted-Soil Shear Resistance Using Triaxial Testing by Suyun Meng, Guoqing Zhao, Yuyou Yang

“…The influence of the root geometry (root diameter and individual root length) and distribution characteristics (root density and root distribution angle) on the rooted-soil shearing strength was studied by controlling the root morphology in the specimens. …”
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Mathematical modelling approach to understanding the effect of Mg-rich synthetic gypsum used as fertilizer on growth of Hevea brasiliensis in acid soils. by Fatai Arolu Ayanda, Mohd Firdaus Mohd Anuar, Susilawati Kashim, Oladosu Yusuff, Ibrahim Wasiu Arolu, Olabisi Fatimo Adekola, Adrian Crew

“…To understand the effect of applied treatments on the changes in rubber growth, data on plant height, stem diameter and biomass were regressed against months after transplanting (MAT) using the equation y = A/ (1+be-ct), and its derivative [Formula: see text] was utilized for estimating the growth rate of the parameters. …”
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The hard sphere view of the outer core by George Helffrich

“…With an empirical addition of a temperature dependence to the liquid’s hard sphere diameter, all of the variants explored can replicate wavespeeds in most of the radius range of the outer core. …”
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Structural, Optical, and Mechanical Properties of Polyvinylpyrrolidone/Graphene Oxide Microfibers for Optoelectrical Applications by Shahab Kharazmi

“…Furthermore, FE-SEM images showed that microfiber diameter was obtained about 2.2 μm. These nanocomposite fibers are promising for using optics, electricity, optoelectronics, and many other industrial applications such as optical sensor and wearable optoelectronic applications.…”
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Brachial-Ankle Pulse Wave Velocity Is the Only Index of Arterial Stiffness That Correlates with a Mitral Valve Indices of Diastolic Dysfunction, but No Index Correlates with Left A... by Bryan Chow, Simon W. Rabkin

“…Diastolic dysfunction was evaluated by echocardiographic indices of the ratio of the peak early diastolic mitral valve velocity and the peak late diastolic velocity (E/A ratio), left atrial diameter, and left atrial volume indexes. There was a significant (P<0.05) correlation between baPWV and E/A ratio with an inverse relationship indicating that higher arterial stiffness was associated with greater diastolic dysfunction. …”
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Pulsed technology for manual arc welding of thin-walled structures by coated electrode by V. F. Mukhin, E. N. Eremin, Yu. O. Filippov

“…Thus, it becomes possible to weld thin-sheet structures without reducing the diameter of the coated electrode.…”
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Giant Leiomyoma of the Retzius Space: A Case Report by Franco Pepe, Pietro Pepe, Filippo Rapisarda, Marta Fauzia, Maria Giunta

“…Clinical evaluation and abdominal and transvaginal ultrasound suggested the presence of a voluminous (about 10 cm in diameter) fibromyoma of the anterior uterus surface. …”
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Influence of Splitter Blades on the Flow Field of a Centrifugal Pump: Test-Analysis Comparison by G. Kergourlay, M. Younsi, F. Bakir, R. Rey

“…The studied machine is an ENSIVAL-MORET MP 250.200.400 pump (diameter = 408 mm, 5 blades, specific speed = 32), whose impeller is designed with and without splitter blades. …”
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Optimal growth conditions for avocado (Persea americana Mill.) seedlings using biofertilizer-based approach with biosurfactant diethanolamide palm olein and neem extract by Muhamad Sopian, Nurmayulis, Abdul H. Sodiq, Julio E. R. Rumbiak

“…Results indicate that a 10 mL/L biofertilizer dosage, 5% DEA, and 35% neem extract show the best effects on plant height, leaf chlorophyll levels, stem diameter, and the number of avocado leaves. The application method of applying to the planting medium yields the best results for plant height, leaf count, and leaf chlorophyll levels. …”
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Effect of Preheating on Microhardness, Degree of Conversion, and Depth of Cure of Various Bulk-Fill Composites by Berna Tarım, Zeynep Hale Keleş

“…Methods: Layers of Tetric EvoCeram (2 mm), Tetric EvoCeram Bulk-Fill (4 mm), and SonicFill2 (5 mm) were placed in 4-mm diameter molds and polymerized at room temperature or heated to 55oC for 10 s with a total number of 60 samples. …”
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Estimation of diffusion modelling of unhealthy nanoparticles by using natural and safe microparticles by Ali Amarlou, Mario Coccia

“…Based on the results, the larger micro particles with the diameter of 20 µm can diffuse about 60 to 70 cm, while small microparticles (2 µm) were spread about 200 cm. …”
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Calculation of Spotting Particles Maximum Distance in Idealised Forest Fire Scenarios by José C. F. Pereira, José M. C. Pereira, André L. A. Leite, Duarte M. S. Albuquerque

“…For the cases of single and four torching trees the model predicts the maximum distances consistently but for slightly different particle diameter.…”
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Nanocrystalline Cellulose/Polyvinylpyrrolidone Fibrous Composites Prepared by Electrospinning and Thermal Crosslinking by Katrina M. Hatch, Jana Hlavatá, Katherine Paulett, Tatsiana Liavitskaya, Sergey Vyazovkin, Andrei V. Stanishevsky

“…The particle size had a strong effect on the precursor viscosity, process efficiency, and resulting fiber diameter. The thermal crosslinking of nCel/PVP composite nanofibers with up to 1.0 :  8.0 nCel/PVP weight ratio resulted in fibrous membranes with textural, air transport, and mass swelling properties varying significantly with the size of cellulose particles. …”
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Plate Size Effects in Gravelly Soil Based on In Situ Plate Load Tests and Finite Element Analysis by Wenshuai Li, Qiyu Tao, Rui Gu, Chao Li, Guoliang Dai, Weiming Gong

“…Although variations in test plate diameter may alter the shape of the average contact stress–settlement curve, the overall pattern of change remains consistent. …”
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Studying and Optimizing the Effect of Process Parameters on Machining Vibration in Turning Process of AISI 1040 Steel by Adel Al-Shayea, Fawaz M. Abdullah, Mohammed A. Noman, Husam Kaid, Emad Abouel Nasr

“…The turning, which consists of the removal of metal from the outer diameter of a rotating cylindrical workpiece, is one of the most common techniques for cutting, especially when finishing the product. …”
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Study on Pore Structure and Fractal Characteristics of Tar-Rich Coal during Pyrolysis by Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry (MIP) by Zhendong Wang, Pengfei Jiang, Fu Yang, Yuanyuan Kong, Li Ma, Bohan Xie, Zhonghui Duan

“…The results showed that the sample had a high porosity and large pore diameter after pyrolysis, and the porosity of tar-rich coal was more than 35% at 600°C. …”
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Cultivation of sorghum and sunflower in soils with amendment of sludge from industrial landfill by Leonardo Capeleto de Andrade, Robson Andreazza, Flávio Anastácio de Oliveira Camargo

“…The height and dry mass of both plants were measured, as well as the stem diameter of the sunflower. The total concentration of Cu, Cd, Cr, and Pb was evaluated in the plants and soils, in addition to the translocation factor of those in the plants. …”
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Vacuum Preconsolidation Settlement Characteristics and Microstructural Evolution of Marine Dredger-Filled Silt by Keping Chen, Xinkai Ren, Yong He, Muyuan Gan, Danwei Wu, Lianwei Chen

“…In addition, the results obtained using the scanning electron microscope indicate that the equivalent diameter of the structural unit and that of the pore unit decrease with the silt depth. …”
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Research on Helical Electrode Electrochemical Drilling Assisted by Anode Vibration for Jet Micro-Hole Arrays on Tube Walls by Tao Yang, Yikai Xiao, Yusen Hang, Xiujuan Wu, Weijing Kong

“…Using the optimized machining parameters, an array of 10 jet micro-holes with a diameter of 200 μm was machined on the metal tube sidewall. …”
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Microstructure of Whole Wheat versus White Flour and Wheat-Chickpea Flour Blends and Dough: Impact on the Glycemic Response of Pan Bread by Tasleem A. Zafar, Ahmed Aldughpassi, Abdulwahab Al-Mussallam, Amani Al-Othman

“…WWF particle size distribution had the widest spread with a polydispersity index (PDI) of 1.0 (±0.0) and wider average diameter, with z value of 1679.5 (±156.3) compared with the particle size of 658.9 (±160.4) and PDI of 0.740 (±0.04) for WF followed by BF with the particle size of 394.1 (±54.9) and PDI of 0.388 (±0.07) (p<0.05). …”
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