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Hussain F, Khurshid MF, Masood R, Ibrahim W. Developing antimicrobial calcium alginate fibres from neem and papaya leaves extract. J Wound Care 2019; 26:778-783. [PMID: 29244971 DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2017.26.12.778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate an alternative approach to developing antimicrobial alginate fibres using plant extracts, such as those from neem and papaya leaves. METHOD Aqueous leaves extract from neem, papaya and their hybrid combinations were used as solvent to develop sodium alginate fibres. Sodium alginate polymer containing these extracts was extruded in a calcium chloride (CaCl2) bath to develop neem (NE), papaya (PE) and their hybrid combinations-based calcium alginate fibres (H-1 to H-5). The surface morphology, spectra, liquid absorption, tensile strength and antimicrobial activity of these developed fibres were measured. RESULTS NE fibre showed greater tensile strength than PE. The liquid absorption property of all developed fibres decreased, but showed antibacterial properties against Staphylococcus aureus and reduced bacterial growth up to 85% when compared with pure calcium alginate fibre. CONCLUSION Neem, papaya and hybrid extract-based calcium alginate fibres have the potential to be used as wound dressings.
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Zeeshan A, Hussain F, Ellahi R, Vafai K. A study of gravitational and magnetic effects on coupled stress bi-phase liquid suspended with crystal and Hafnium particles down in steep channel. J Mol Liq 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2019.110898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Duran A, Guha A, Bhimaraj A, Estep J, Trachtenberg B, Park M, Hussain F, Salam N, Hussain I. Pathophysiological Insights into Persistent Hyponatremia after LVAD Implantation. J Heart Lung Transplant 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2019.01.1179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Hussain F, Newman J, Basha H, Morris S, Waqar A, Heroux A, McGee E, Raichlin E, Liebo M. Does Type of Mechanical Circulatory Support as Bridge to Heart Transplant Affect Outcomes? J Heart Lung Transplant 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2019.01.1174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Duran A, Guha A, Bhimaraj A, Estep J, Trachtenberg B, Park M, Salam N, Hussain F, Hussain I. Echocardiographic Predictors of Left Ventricle Unloading after LVAD Implantation. J Heart Lung Transplant 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2019.01.362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Duran A, Guha A, Bhimaraj A, Estep J, Trachtenberg B, Park M, Hussain F, Salam N, Hussain I. Hyponatremia after LVAD Implantation is Associated with Adverse Outcomes. J Heart Lung Transplant 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2019.01.1149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Duran A, Guha A, Bhimaraj A, Trachtenberg B, Park M, Estep J, Hussain F, Salam N, Hussain I. Outcomes Associated with Complete versus Partial LV Unloading in Patients with LVAD. J Heart Lung Transplant 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2019.01.1167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Hussain F, Liebo M, Basha H, Morris S, Waqar A, Heroux A, McGee E, Raichlin E. Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps as Bridge to Heart Transplantation - A Single Center Experience. J Heart Lung Transplant 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2019.01.1157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Lin J, Gaidhu N, Awan R, Kong W, Amlani S, Raco D, Hussain F. PROTAMINE REVERSAL POST HEPARIN ADMINISTRATION FOR IMMEDIATE FEMORAL SHEATH REMOVAL IN CORONARY CATHETERIZATION/INTERVENTION: VASCULAR AND CARDIAC SAFETY AND EFFICACY. Can J Cardiol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2018.07.442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Hussain F, Ellahi R, Zeeshan A, Vafai K. Modelling study on heated couple stress fluid peristaltically conveying gold nanoparticles through coaxial tubes: A remedy for gland tumors and arthritis. J Mol Liq 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2018.07.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Hussain F, Irshad A, Shahid M. Study of selected therapeutic potentials of Momordica charantia fruit. J BIOL REG HOMEOS AG 2018; 32:859-862. [PMID: 30043567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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M. charantia extract partitioned in different solvents was assessed for antioxidant (2, 2-diphenyl l-picrylhydrazyl), total phenolic contents (TPC), total flavonoid contents (TFC), antiglycation, alpha amylase and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activities along with cytotoxic, thrombolytic and antibiofilm potentials. Most effective antioxidant fraction was n-hexane with TPC and TFC, highest in n-butanol and ethanol fractions, respectively. Ethyl acetate fraction showed maximum glycation and alpha amylase inhibitions and optimum acetylcholinesterase inhibition was by ethanol fraction. Fractions exhibited significant hemolytic and thrombolytic efficacies and bacterial growth restraint. The present research reveals some medicinal potency of M. charantia.
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Rukunuzzaman M, Karim AB, Nurullah M, Mazumder MW, Sultana K, Hussain F, Sultana F. Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Is it Rare in Children? Mymensingh Med J 2018; 27:216-221. [PMID: 29459618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common and best studied disorders among the group of functional gastrointestinal disorders. It is a functional bowel disorder in which abdominal pain or discomfort is associated with defecation or a change in bowel habit. Visceral hypersensitivity and increased GIT motility are the main patho-physiological mechanism for developing IBS. IBS present with diarrhea and constipation or both. Investigation is least needed for diagnosis of IBS rather done to exclude differential diagnosis. Diagnosis is done on the basis of Rome-III criteria. Proper counseling, dietary management, anti-spasmotic and antidepressant are the mainstay of treatment.
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McGuirk C, Hussain F, Millar BJ. Survival of Direct Posterior Composites With and Without a Bulk Fill Base. THE EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTICS AND RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY 2017; 25:136-142. [PMID: 28869367 DOI: 10.1922/ejprd_01670mcguirk07] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2017] [Accepted: 04/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Direct composite restorations are increasingly popular and a flowable bulk-fill base material (SDR, Dentsply) claims to minimise stress through a more flexible polymerisation process. This retrospective audit of restorations placed in general practice compares SDR based restorations with conventional composite restorations. METHODS Restorations were all placed by one operator using a similar clinical technique and were audited as Group G, placed with a conventional layering composite (G-aenial, GC) and Group S which had a bulk-fill base of SDR (Dentsply) and then were covered with G-aenial (GC). Data regarding survival, post-operative sensitivity and mode of failure were recorded and analysed. RESULTS In total 54 Group S restorations and 71 Group G restorations were followed for a minimum of 24 months. Group S had a 92.6% survival and Group G 93%. Group S was more prone to failure by tooth fracture (p=0.033). In both groups failure was more likely in larger cavities, in both those with an increased number of surfaces (p⟨0.001) and cuspal coverage (p=0.004). CONCLUSIONS There appears to be similar survival of the two techniques in the short-term although there were significantly more tooth fractures in teeth restored with SDR.
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Manola M, Hussain F, Millar BJ. Is the shortened dental arch still a satisfactory option? Br Dent J 2017; 223:108-112. [PMID: 28729593 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bdj.2017.625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Aims Dental practitioners may hold the view that missing posterior teeth should be replaced to ensure a healthy masticatory system and satisfactory oral function. However, the shortened dental arch (SDA) concept is still in use, but after 35 years is it acceptable? This review searches the literature for the evidence and opinions regarding the suitability of the SDA as a current treatment modality.Methods Medline and PubMed databases were searched for relevant terms, all the abstracts were assessed and articles selected according to the pre-set exclusion and inclusion criteria.Results The search yielded 1,895 articles and after the assessment of the abstracts and application of the exclusion and inclusion criteria, 44 articles were selected for this review. These included 11 cohort studies, two longitudinal studies, two animal studies, three cross sectional studies, eight clinical studies and 18 case control studies. There appears to be a trend over the past three decades for more papers to be opposed to the SDA concept.Conclusion Evidence that the SDA causes pathology is lacking. Clinicians, healthcare authorities and patients have shown favourable attitudes towards the SDA and this continues, although there is an increase in studies opposing the concept and some are dissatisfied with this option. The concept remains viable particularly for the medically compromised patient or where restorations are considered unsuitable but further more specific studies are warranted.
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Ahmad T, Malik A, Raza S, Kamran M, Manzoor M, Salman A, Hussain F, Riaz F, Ahmad R, Akhtar M. Thermal, electrochemical and mechanical properties of shape memory alloy developed by a conventional processing route. JOURNAL OF FUNDAMENTAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES 2017. [DOI: 10.4314/jfas.v9i2.15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Li B, Linghu Z, Hussain F, Smith SJ, Amamcharla JK. 0536 Extraction of phospholipids from procream using supercritical carbon dioxide and ethanol as a modifier. J Anim Sci 2016. [DOI: 10.2527/jam2016-0536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Hussein AA, Hamidieh AA, Elhaddad A, Ramzi M, Othman TB, Hussain F, Dennison D, Ahmed P, Abboud M, Al-Ahmari A, Wahadneh A, Fathy J, Bekadja MA, Al-Kindi S, Benchekroun S, Ibrahim A, Behfar M, Samra M, Ladeb S, Adil S, El-Solh H, Ayas M, Aljurf M, Ghavamzadeh A, Al-Seraihy A. First report of pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation activities in the eastern mediterranean region from 1984 to 2011: on behalf of the pediatric cancer working committee of the eastern mediterranean blood and marrow transplantation group. Bone Marrow Transplant 2016; 52:120-125. [PMID: 27618684 DOI: 10.1038/bmt.2016.209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2015] [Revised: 07/02/2016] [Accepted: 07/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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To describe the hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) activities for children in the Eastern Mediterranean (EM) region, data on transplants performed for children less than 18 years of age between 1984 and 2011 in eight EM countries (Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia) were collected. A total of 5187 transplants were performed, of which 4513 (87%) were allogeneic and 674 (13%) were autologous. Overall, the indications for transplantation were malignant diseases in 1736 (38.5%) and non-malignant in 2777 (61.5%) patients. A myeloablative conditioning regimen was used in 88% of the allografts. Bone marrow (BM) was the most frequent source of stem cells (56.2%), although an increasing use of PBSC was observed in the last decade. The stem cell source of autologous HSCT has shifted over time from BM to PBSC, and 80.9% of autologous HSCTs were from PBSCs. The donors for allogeneic transplants were matched-related in 94.5% of the cases, and unrelated transplants, mainly cord blood (99%) in 239 (5.5%) cases. This is the first report to describe the pediatric HSCT activities in EM countries. Non-malignant disorders are the main indication for allogeneic transplantation. Frequency of alternate donor transplantation is low.
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Paiker M, Bezbaruah N, Hussain F, Mishra P, Perna G, Mishra A. Morphometric analysis of length and diameter in umbilical cord in normal vs diabetic pregnancies. J ANAT SOC INDIA 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jasi.2016.08.183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Singh D, Bezbaruah N, Hussain F, Mishra P, Mishra A, Gupta P. Morphometric study of placenta in normal vs diabetic pregnancies among hospital deliveries in Lucknow. J ANAT SOC INDIA 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jasi.2016.08.239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Ismail M, Ahmed E, Rana AM, Hussain F, Talib I, Nadeem MY, Panda D, Shah NA. Improved Endurance and Resistive Switching Stability in Ceria Thin Films Due to Charge Transfer Ability of Al Dopant. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2016; 8:6127-6136. [PMID: 26881895 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.5b11682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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An improvement in resistive switching (RS) characteristics of CeO2-based devices has been reported by charge transfer through Al metal as a dopant. Moreover, density functional theory (DFT) calculations have been performed to investigate the role of Al-layer sandwiched between CeO2 layers by the Vienna ab initio simulation package (VASP). Total density of states (TDOS) and partial electron density of states (PDOS) have been calculated and analyzed with respect to resistive switching. It is established that the oxygen vacancy based conductive filaments are formed and ruptured in the upper region of CeO2 layer, because of the fact that maximum transport of charge takes place in this region by Al and Ti (top electrode), while the lower region revealed less capability to generate conductive filaments because minimum charge transfer takes place in this region by Al and/or Pt (bottom electrode). The effect of Al and Al2O3 on both the electronic charge transfer from valence to conduction bands and the formation stability of oxygen vacancies in conductive filament have been discussed in detail. Experimental results demonstrated that the Ti/CeO2:Al/Pt sandwich structure exhibits significantly better switching characteristics including lower forming voltage, improved and stable SET/RESET voltages, enhanced endurance of more than 10(4) repetitive switching cycles and large memory window (ROFF/RON > 10(2)) as compared to undoped Ti/CeOx/Pt device. This improvement in memory switching behavior has been attributed to a significant decrease in the formation energy of oxygen vacancies and to the enhanced oxygen vacancies generation within the CeO2 layers owing to charge transferring and oxygen gettering ability of Al-dopant.
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Din IU, Shaharun MS, Subbarao D, Naeem A, Hussain F. Influence of niobium on carbon nanofibres based Cu/ZrO 2 catalysts for liquid phase hydrogenation of CO 2 to methanol. Catal Today 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2015.06.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Sennoune SR, Santos JM, Hussain F, Martínez-Zaguilán R. Sodium calcium exchanger operates in the reverse mode in metastatic human melanoma cells. Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand) 2015; 61:40-49. [PMID: 26567603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2015] [Accepted: 10/25/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Cytosolic Ca2+ ([Ca2+]cyt) is important in the regulation of several cellular functions involved in metastasis. We hypothesize that distinct [Ca2+]cyt regulation explains the acquisition of a more metastatic phenotype. To test this hypothesis, we used highly and lowly metastatic human melanoma cells and [Ca2+]cyt was monitored using Fura—2AM and fluorescence spectroscopy. Stimulation with ATP elicited a sustained increase in [Ca2+]cyt in highly metastatic cells, but a transient increase in lowly metastatic cells. Na+ substitution revealed Na+/Ca2+ exchanger (NCX) activity in reverse mode in highly, but not in lowly metastatic cells. In highly metastatic cells, addition of Na+ in the plateau phase of [Ca2+]cyt increase elicited with ATP, in the absence of Na+, resulted in a rapid return to basal, indicating that NCX can operate in both reverse and forward modes. Inhibition and knockdown of NCX, using KB—R7943 and siRNA NCX—1 respectively, supported the significance of NCX in [Ca2+]cyt regulation in highly metastatic cells. Stimulation with UTP triggered a rapid increase in highly metastatic cells [Ca2+]cyt, but not in lowly metastatic cells suggesting that highly and lowly metastatic cells exhibit distinct purinergic receptors. These data indicate that following agonist—stimulation, NCX operates preferentially in the reverse mode to enable a sustained [Ca2+]cyt increase in highly metastatic cells. The forward mode of NCX operation to extrude Ca2+ is preferred in lowly metastatic cells. The acquisition of a more metastatic phenotype involves a switch in NCX activity from forward to reverse mode that is favorable to maintain elevated [Ca2+]cyt in response to agonist stimulation.
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Aurangzeb N, Nisa S, Bibi Y, Javed F, Hussain F. Phytoremediation potential of aquatic herbs from steel foundry effluent. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 2014. [DOI: 10.1590/0104-6632.20140314s00002734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Bednarczyk J, Ducas R, White C, Golian M, Nepomuceno R, Bueddefeld D, Hiebert B, Manji R, Singal R, Hussain F, Freed D. EXTRACORPOREAL MEMBRANE OXYGENATION FACILITATES SURVIVAL IN REFRACTORY IN- HOSPITAL CARDIAC ARREST AND CARDIOGENIC SHOCK. Can J Cardiol 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2014.07.414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Hussain F, Pinczewski WV, Cinar Y, Arns JY, Arns CH, Turner ML. Computation of Relative Permeability from Imaged Fluid Distributions at the Pore Scale. Transp Porous Media 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/s11242-014-0322-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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