Publications by authors named "M S Killian"

The surface charge of metal oxides is an important property that significantly contributes to a wide range of phenomena, including adsorption, catalysis, and material science. The surface charge can be predicted by determining the isoelectric point (IEP) of a material and the pH of a solution. Although there have been several studies of the IEP of metal oxide (nano)particles, only a few have reported the IEP of metal oxide films.

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Introduction: Anxiety symptoms influence health outcomes in pediatric organ transplant recipients. Assessing the quality of anxiety scales is critical to address the psychological challenges these patients face. Variability in how anxiety is conceptualized across scales highlights the need for selecting appropriate instruments.

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The coypu (Myocastor coypus bonariensis) is an annual polyestrous hystricomorph rodent with variable-length oestrous cycles, which ovarian histoarchitecture during this period is not fully described. This study analyses variations in ovarian morphology during the oestrous cycle, focusing on follicular development and atresia. Eighteen sexually mature virgin females aged 7-9 months, weighing 4.

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  • The study investigates the relationship between surface characteristics like wetting and topography and their impact on ice adhesion strength (IAS), highlighting inconsistencies in previous research efforts.
  • It summarizes various wetting and topography parameters linked to IAS and evaluates a broad range of surfaces using advanced measurement techniques.
  • Findings reveal significant errors in past assumptions about IAS correlations, particularly challenging the notion of practical work of adhesion, and identify a promising wetting parameter that could effectively correlate with shear IAS on certain smooth surfaces.
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