In an eye with Tyndall, does each dot correspond to an individual cell?

When you observe the presence of Tyndall in an inflamed eye: Does each of the small floating dots correspond to an individual cell or to an aggregate of cells? Does a conventional slit lamp have...

27 February 2021 6,326 2 View

What is the exact mechanism of the antimicrobial effect of local anesthetics?

The antimicrobial effect of local anesthetics has been known for more than 50 years, but it still seems to have an unclear mechanism of action. which bacteria? which concentration? etc etc. ....

27 February 2021 4,450 2 View

How to interpret this FTIR spectrum of pyrolyzed hydrochar?

20 February 2021 2,840 3 View

Which statistical test is best to seperate out treatment effects meta-analysis?

I am doing a meta-analysis and am looking for some guidance on which statistical test will help me do the following. I want to understand the effect size a treatment has on a population. There...

16 February 2021 8,033 3 View

Sample preparation for ceramics i.e. iron silicate (fayalite), iron oxides, alumina, spinel mineral (hercynite)?

Recommendations in preparing ceramics for nanoindentation and in the process minimize introducing stresses from sample preparation i.e. polishing stage.

02 February 2021 6,211 3 View

How do I calculate a trend with 3 time points and 3 different groups with a small sample size in a longitudinal study?

Dear colleagues, I am working on an intervention study with 3 different groups of students. One group represents the intervention group and consists of a seminar with a practical phase and...

24 January 2021 8,051 4 View

Best method of removing au/pd coating from a mounted sample without removing the analysed material?

I have performed some SEM imaging on a conductive mounted sample which I also had to au/pd coat (10 seconds - so relatively thin coat). I would like to remove the coating and perform...

07 January 2021 2,490 4 View

PEI DNA in-vivo transfection concentration?

04 January 2021 6,908 7 View

Can XRD analyse a sample prepared for TEM?

I have samples that have been tested at high temperature (1160 and 1180 degrees) however, there are some phases formed that are not being picked up when using Raman. I am wondering if it would be...

03 January 2021 1,338 3 View

Stochastic optimization software?

Hello, I would like to know any experiences about stochastic optimization software or possibility to prepare it in Python for example. I am looking for an optimization process in Revenue...

26 November 2020 856 3 View

Which one carries more value? A research paper in a Scopus Indexed conference proceedings or the same paper in a Journal without Scopus indexing?

I am looking for the suggestion among which one to pick from the above two categories for a research work.

27 February 2021 10,025 1 View

Which indexation is better Scopus or Web of Science?

Both are very repetitive indexing agencies.

26 February 2021 9,455 4 View

What could be reason for getting such type of graph for complex impedance in case of polymer blend films?

Its effect appears in real part of ac conductivity also. Can anyone suggest any reason behind it?

26 February 2021 3,487 3 View

Data Analysis K-S and S-W tests?

Hello, I have conducted analysis where the K-W and S-W have come out as p

25 February 2021 9,648 3 View

Resistivity of PVD TiNx thin films vs. N2 flow?

In the PVD of TiN thin films (~100A), I've found the resistivity of the TiN films dropped from ~100 to 60um*cm with N2 flow increasing up to the metallic mode ending point; then the resistivity...

21 February 2021 1,864 2 View

Which is the best software or programming language (user friendly) for analysing data?

I have a basic knowledge on Python, R and MATLAB in analysing data. Among those, which is the best and user friendly? Which one should I learn deeply to analyse data?N:B: I want to learn data...

20 February 2021 3,950 15 View

Unusually Busy Raman Background?

Hello, I am observing a nearly periodic background spectrum for a wide variety of SERS substrates. I see this response (attached below) for bare Au films, Cu films, and Au nanoparticles on...

15 February 2021 9,922 5 View

What non-parametric alternative can I use for a repeated-measures ANOVA for 2 groups and 2 timepoints?

Hello, I have a question regarding non-parametric alternatives for a RM-ANOVA. In my study I had two groups that were measured on two timepoints (pre-post measurements only). I was planning to...

11 February 2021 8,599 7 View

How to address SRMR (0.2 to 0.8) to make model fit?

Dear researchers, I want to update my knowledge regarding data analysis. I will be honored if you can help me to reduce in correcting SRMR in SEM_PLS. All the measures (AVE, CR, VIF, CA, HTMT) are...

09 February 2021 1,702 1 View

SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Western Bands?

Hello, I am western blotting SARS-CoV-2 spike protein from lentiviral using an antibody against S1. To prepare samples, I mixed concentrated lentivirus 1:1 with 2X Laemmli buffer and boiled...

07 February 2021 3,643 4 View