Spreading Rate Research Articles

An automatic identification method of marine magnetic anomalies based on the sliding window correlation coefficient method

The identification of marine magnetic anomalies has fundamental importance to the study of plate tectonics and geodynamics. The traditional approach to identifying marine magnetic anomalies is by visual method and much depends on the experience of experts. Though the identification results are generally reasonable, they lack quantitative evaluation basis. Therefore, we proposed the sliding window correlation coefficient (SWCC) method to automatically identify marine magnetic anomalies and provide a quantitative and objective evaluation for the identification results. The Pearson correlation coefficient (PCC), Spearman rank correlation coefficient (SRCC) and Kendall rank correlation coefficient (KRCC) are compared in the SWCC method. The different skewness, spreading rates and random noises to the identification results are tested. The results show that the SWCC method is most optimal for identifying fast-spreading magnetic anomalies. The absolute values of the correlation coefficients at the same sliding steps are usually PCC > SRCC>KRCC, but the resolving abilities for different polarity chrons are usually KRCC>SRCC>PCC. Applications in the southwest Pacific verified the feasibility and effectiveness of the SWCC method, and suggest that short theoretical windows usually have limited feature information; therefore, combined neighbouring polarity chrons can improve the identification results of the SWCC method.

Study of the Molecular Components and Rheological Properties of Asphalt after Long-Term Aging under the Action of Moisture

This study aimed to investigate variations and relationships between molecular components and rheological properties during the long-term aging of SBS-modified asphalt by the action of moisture. The chemical components and changes in molecular weight during aqueous PAV aging were observed using a four-component test and GPC test, and these morphological changes were quantified. Viscosity tests, time-scan tests and damage-healing tests were carried out to investigate the rheological properties during the aging process. Finally, the mechanism of asphalt aging under the influence of moisture was discussed. The results showed that moisture facilitated the long-term aging of asphalt and complicated the aging behavior under pressure-aging conditions. The dissolution of certain hydrophilic groups may be responsible for the decrease in resin content. The fatigue and self-healing properties of asphalt were weakened by moisture during the aging process. This was mainly attributed to a decrease in the composition of the asphalt colloidal dispersion medium, which resulted in earlier and faster development of microcracks under repeated loading as well as retardation in the rate of asphalt surface approach, wetting and spreading. Under long-term aging in the presence of moisture, the molecular components of the asphalt showed significant correlations with the rheological properties. The results of this study can contribute to further explaining the influence of moisture on the thermal-oxidative aging of asphalt.

Dynamics of transitional jets emanating from a non-circular nozzle

The paper presents the results of an experimental study comparing free jets issuing from either a non-circular nozzle (square, hexagonal or triangular) or a circular one included as reference case. The measurements are performed at two Reynolds numbers equal to Re=5000 and 10000. The experimental set-up is characterized by an extremely low level of fluctuation intensity (Tu≤0.1%) and a thin shear layer at the nozzle exit. These conditions induce the development of large scale vortices clearly visible both in the velocity measurements and in smoke visualizations. The dynamics of the jets issuing from the circular, hexagonal and square nozzles is found to be quite similar. In these cases the influence of the nozzle shape is quite weak. The results obtained for the triangular jet turned out to be qualitatively different. Only weak vortices form in the vicinity of the nozzle, which are found to break up immediately downstream. Compared to the other three jets this implies a much faster spreading rate and faster axial velocity drop along the centreline. An interesting phenomenon was observed at Re=10000 for all nozzle shapes, namely the occurrence of two distinct peaks in the velocity spectra, not present at Re=5000. This suggests that in this case, the Kelvin–Helmholtz instability coexists with other instability mechanism leading to slightly different frequencies of the flow oscillations.

Non-Uniform Influence Blocking Maximization in Social Network

Online Social Network (OSN) is one of the most popular internet services. It also has become the main source of news for many people. Despite all the benefits, OSN significantly increases the rate of rumor spreading among people. Influence Blocking Maximization (IBM) aims to limit the propagation of rumor by broadcasting anti-rumor information. In IBM problem, the users are treated equally, however, they may have dissimilar worthiness. In this paper, we introduce Non-Uniform IBM (NU-IBM) where each user has its own weight. As a case study for NU-IBM, we present Distance-Aware IBM (DA-IBM) where determines the users’ weight based on the geographical distance from the Rumor Targeted Location (RTL). In order to handle non-identical weight for users, we develop a sampling-based method called NU-IBM-Solver. Through attentively analyzing the sample size, our proposed method is able to return a (1−1/e−ϵ) approximation solution similar to greedy algorithm. As well as theoretical analysis, we perform extensive experiments over four real-world networks in various conditions. The evaluations also confirm that NU-IBM-Solver is similar to greedy in terms of effectiveness, while it is thousands of times faster.

Chromatin dynamics controls epigenetic domain formation

In multicellular organisms, nucleosomes carry epigenetic information that defines distinct patterns of gene expression, which are inherited over multiple generations. The enhanced capacity for information storage arises by nucleosome modifications, which are triggered by enzymes. Modified nucleosomes can transfer the mark to others that are in proximity by a positive-feedback (modification begets modification) mechanism. We created a generic polymer model, referred to as 3DSpreader, in which each bead, representing a nucleosome, stochastically switches between unmodified (U) and modified (M) states depending on the states of the neighbors. Modification begins at a specific nucleation site (NS) that is permanently in the M state, and could spread to other loci that is dictated by chromatin dynamics. Transfer of marks among the non-nucleation loci occurs stochastically as chromatin evolves in time. If the spreading rate is slower than the chromatin relaxation rate, which is biologically pertinent, then finite-sized domains form, driven by contacts between nucleosomes through a three-dimensional looping mechanism. Surprisingly, simulations based on the 3DSpreader model result in finite bounded domains that arise without the need for any boundary elements. Maintenance of spatially and temporally stable domains requires the presence of the NS, whose removal eliminates finite-sized modified domains. The theoretical predictions are in excellent agreement with experimental data for H3K9me3 spreading in mouse embryonic stem cells.

Influence of late Pleistocene sea-level variations on midocean ridge spacing in faulting simulations and a global analysis of bathymetry

It is established that changes in sea level influence melt production at midocean ridges, but whether changes in melt production influence the pattern of bathymetry flanking midocean ridges has been debated on both theoretical and empirical grounds. To explore the dynamics that may give rise to a sea-level influence on bathymetry, we simulate abyssal hills using a faulting model with periodic variations in melt supply. For 100-ky melt-supply cycles, model results show that faults initiate during periods of amagmatic spreading at half-rates >2.3 cm/y and for 41-ky melt-supply cycles at half-rates >3.8 cm/y. Analysis of bathymetry across 17 midocean ridge regions shows characteristic wavelengths that closely align with the predictions from the faulting model. At intermediate-spreading ridges (half-rates >2.3 cm/y and [Formula: see text]3.8 cm/y) abyssal hill spacing increases with spreading rate at 0.99 km/(cm/y) or 99 ky (n [Formula: see text] 12; 95% CI, 87 to 110 ky), and at fast-spreading ridges (half-rates >3.8 cm/y) spacing increases at 38 ky (n [Formula: see text] 5; 95% CI, 29 to 47 ky). Including previously published analyses of abyssal-hill spacing gives a more precise alignment with the primary periods of Pleistocene sea-level variability. Furthermore, analysis of bathymetry from fast-spreading ridges shows a highly statistically significant spectral peak (P < 0.01) at the 1/(41-ky) period of Earth's variations in axial tilt. Faulting models and observations both support a linkage between glacially induced sea-level change and the fabric of the sea floor over the late Pleistocene.

Experimental study of self-leveling mortars produced with recycled concrete aggregates

This study evaluates the use of recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) in self-leveling mortars (SLM) to obtain certain rheological characteristics for use in screed concrete. Mixtures were produced with 50% and 75% of RCA in substitution of natural fine aggregate (NFA) by varying the type of additive (polyfunctional plasticizer and combination of superplasticizer and viscosity modifier). In order to achieve a better distribution of water amid the grains in the residue, the RCA was pre-wetted by spraying for 10 min before mixing. The properties evaluated were: specific mass in the fresh stage, tensile strength, spreading, flow retention, regeneration time, and exudation rate. Regarding the variation of the type of chemical additive, all the mixtures had valid rheological aspects. The exudation rate values were less than 3% and the minimum curing time was 15 min. Also, all mortars achieved values above 2 MPa in the flexural strength tests, which was the minimum expected according to the literature. The use of RCA can be considered, and through the proper adjustments of chemical additives it can provide formulations with adequate rheological characteristics without losses on their mechanical properties.

Quantification of Pacific Plate Hotspot Tracks Since 80 Ma

AbstractThe motion of the Pacific plate relative to Pacific hotspots produces age‐progressive chains of volcanoes. Methods of analysis of volcano locations and age dates using a small number of adjustable parameters (10 per chain) are presented. Simple fits to age progressions along Pacific hotspot chains indicate 1σ dispersions of age dates of ≈±1.0–±3.0 Ma. Motion between the Hawaii and Louisville hotspots differs insignificantly from zero with rates of 2 ± 4 mm/a (=±2σ) for 0–48 Ma and 26 ± 34 mm/a (=±2σ) for 48–80 Ma. Relative to a mean Pacific hotspot reference frame, motions of the Hawaii, Louisville, and Rurutu hotspots are also insignificant. Therefore plumes underlying these Pacific hotspots may be more stable in a convecting mantle than previously inferred. We find no significant difference in age between the Eocene bends of the Pacific hotspot chains. The best‐fitting assumed‐coeval age for the bends is 47.4 ± 1.0 Ma (=±2σ), coincident with the initiation of the doubling of the spreading rate of the Pacific plate relative to the Farallon and Vancouver plates. The initiation of the Eocene collision of India with Eurasia preceded the formation of the bends and was completed after their formation. Initiation of subduction of the Pacific plate in the west and southwest Pacific Ocean Basin likely preceded the formation of the bends, consistent with subduction initiation changing the torque on the Pacific plate such that it started moving in a more westward direction thus creating the Hawaiian‐Emperor Bend.

Wettability and Spreading Behavior of Sn–Ti Alloys on Si3N4

The purpose of this study was to investigate the wetting behavior and interfacial reactions of Sn-Ti alloys, which has been widely applied to join ceramics with metals, on Si3N4 substrates. The isothermal wetting process of Sn-xTi alloys (x = 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 and 2.5 wt.%) on Si3N4 was systematically studied from 1223 K to 1273 K through sessile drop methods. The microstructures of the interface were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and microscope (SEM). The active Ti element remarkably enhanced the wettability of Sn-xTi melts on Si3N4 substrates because of the formation of metallic reaction layers (Ti5Si3 and TiN). With the Ti content rising, thicker Ti5Si3 layer formed on the TiN phase inducing a lower equilibrium contact angle. The value of the lowest contact angle was 6°, which was obtained in the Sn-2.0Ti/Si3N4 system at 1273 K. Larger Ti5Si3 grains were found in Sn-2.5Ti melt and a higher final contact angle was obtained. Lower temperature increased the final contact angle and slowed down the spreading rate. The formation of reaction products was calculated thematically, and the spreading kinetics was calculated according to the reaction-driven theory. The spreading behavior of Sn-Ti alloy on Si3N4 ceramic was composed of rapid-spreading stage and sluggish-spreading stage. The calculated activity energy of spreading was 395 kJ/mol. Eventually, the wetting process of Sn-2.0Ti/Si3N4 system was successfully elucidated. These results provide significant guidance information for the brazing between metals and Si3N4 ceramic.

Persistent Magma‐Rich Waves Beneath Mid‐Ocean Ridges Explain Long Periodicity on Ocean Floor Fabric

AbstractThe ocean floor makes up the majority of the Earth's surface and yet, its geomorphology is not fully understood. Recent debate has focused on whether sea level changes—driven by Milankovitch glacial cycles—generate the abyssal hill fabric of the ocean floor by modulating mid‐ocean ridge magma supply. However, periodicities longer than Milankovitch cycles are prominent in the ocean bathymetry. Using crustal thickness estimates from two‐phase flow simulations of ridge magma transport, I show that persistent melt‐rich porosity waves could be responsible for the ocean floor fabric at periods of 100 kyr and longer, except in the case of fast‐spreading ridges. For periods longer than 100 kyr, spectral energy is notably present at large mantle permeabilities regardless of spreading rates. Therefore, two‐phase flow models can provide constraints on elusive mantle parameters such as permeability and viscosity when directly linked to the ocean floor fabric produced.

Bathymetry Based Modeling of Subaxial Magma Flows Under the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, 0 to 30° N

Fracture patterns of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (MAR) provide evidence of tectonic forces related to divergence and magma upwelling at the ridge axis. In this study, we focus on the MAR from 0 to 30° N, where the N-S ridge exhibits slow spreading rates (2-4 cm/yr) and pronounced axial topography. Ridge segments and transform faults identified in bathymetry data were analyzed for strike orientation and axial depth profiles. Azimuths of transform faults and ridge segments exhibit increasing clockwise rotation with latitude, and all have left lateral displacement. Bathymetric sampling along ridge segments occurred at 9 km intervals with 20 km sampling radii, producing axial lithostatic pressure gradients. One-dimensional magma flows parallel to the ridge axis at 10 and 50 km depths were modeled using Darcy’s law based on published parameters and calculated gradients. Subaxial magma velocities of up to 4 cm/yr were predicted for horizontal flow at depth and are comparable in magnitude to upwelling rates in published literature. Average flow magnitudes (n = 422) within the melt generation region are predicted at 0.8 and 0.2 cm/yr for 10 and 50 km depths respectively. Flow velocities up to five times higher are expected with this model in the high-porosity boundary layer below the solidus. The Coriolis parameter would affect the movement of the flows predicted by our model and may be linked to rotational patterns observed at the MAR. Future research of magma migration below divergent margins would benefit from incorporating axial lithostatic load variations as a driver of flow.

3D Weft-knitted spacer fabrics (WKSFs) coated with silica aerogels as oil intercepting sorbents for use in static and dynamic water tests

Nowadays, industrial discharges, oil spills, and oily water wastages have constituted a dreadful hazard to the world's ecological environment. Therefore, three types of 3D weft-knitted spacer fabrics (WKSFs) were treated with silica aerogels (SAs) by a sol-gel process. Characteristics like oil absorption, retention, wetting, wicking, and interception were explored. Surface and physical properties were analyzed through SEM. The results revealed that all the samples have greater absorption and retention capacity, most specifically sample 2 (S2). The dynamic oil spreading rate exposed that the higher porosity (87.54%) and the higher silica add-on (38.75%) unveiled the higher wicking height (78.4 and 72.6 mm) for vegetable and engine oils. Further, the static water test exhibited the highest oil interception efficiency (98.80% and 99.79%) with an initial leakage time of 28 and 30 min while the dynamic water test exhibited the higher interception efficiency (98.75% and 99.67%) under the water flow rates of 150 mL/s, and with the initial leakage time of 14 and 17 min for both oils. Moreover, the statistical studies proved a significant verification (***P < 0.05) of treated 3D WKSFs at the 0.05 level. Hence, 3D WKSFs are an inordinate encouraging eco-friendly sorbent substantial for various oil clean-up uses in water treatment.

Real-time contact angle’s measurement of molten solder balls in laboratory conditions

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to show a possibility to measure a change of a contact angle during the melting in real-time and to reveal significant factors of a wettability. Influence of the flux with combination of plasma on copper surface was investigated in experiment as well.Design/methodology/approachLaboratory equipment consists of heating and optical part that was developed and tested for real-time contact angle’s measurements. Solder balls based on Sn96.5/Ag3/Cu0.5 and Sn63Pb37 spread out on a copper substrate during a melting process. The wettability of pure copper surface was compared with copper surface treated with flux or combination plasma–flux. The contact angle and spreading rate of a melted solder balls observed by the charged-coupled device camera were analyzed in real-time and measured using the JavaScript.FindingsLaboratory equipment allows for analysis of contact angle and spreading rate in real-time during the melting process. The contact angle decreases more noticeable after applying the plasma-flux treatment in contrast to no flux or flux treatment only. Using the plasma treatment before application of the flux improves the wettability and the effectivity of the flux activity on the copper surface during the melting process.Originality/valueThe interpretation of the results of such a comprehensive measurement leads to a better understanding of the mutual relation between flux and combination plasma–flux of the wetting during the melting process. The simple, cheap, fast and accurate laboratory equipment, which consists of the heating and the optical part, allows for the wettability evaluation of the melting process in real-time.

Low-degree mantle melting controls the deep seismicity and explosive volcanism of the Gakkel Ridge

The world’s strongest known spreading-related seismicity swarm occurred in 1999 in a segment of the Gakkel Ridge located at 85°E as a consequence of an effusive-explosive submarine volcanic eruption. The data of a seismic network deployed on ice floes were used to locate hundreds of local earthquakes down to ∼25 km depth and to build a seismic tomography model under the volcanic area. Here we show the seismicity and the distribution of seismic velocities together with the 3D magmatic-thermomechanical numerical model, which demonstrate how a magma reservoir under the Gakkel Ridge may form, rise and trigger volcanic eruptions in the rift valley. The ultraslow spreading rates with low mantle potential temperatures appear to be a critical factor in the production of volatile-rich, low-degree mantle melts that are focused toward the magma reservoirs within narrow magmatic sections. The degassing of these melts is the main cause of the explosive submarine eruptions.

The High Dimensional Fisher-KPP Nonlocal Diffusion Equation with Free Boundary and Radial Symmetry, Part 1

This is Part 1 of a two-part series, where we study the radially symmetric high dimensional Fisher-KPP nonlocal diffusion equation with free boundary, and obtain a rather complete description of its long-time dynamical behavior, which reveals both similarities and fundamental differences to its one dimensional version considered in [J. Cao, Y. Du, F. Li, and W. T. Li, J. Funct. Anal., 277 (2019), pp. 2772--2814; Y. Du, F. Li, and M. Zhou, J. Math. Pure Appl., 154 (2021), pp. 30--66; Y. Du and W. Ni, Rate of Propagation for the Fisher-KPP Equation with Nonlocal Diffusion, and Free Boundaries, preprint, 2021] recently. Our goals on the long-time dynamics of the model include (a) find the threshold condition on the kernel function that governs the onset of accelerated spreading, (b) determine the spreading speed when it is finite, (c) obtain sharp estimates of the spreading profile for finite speed spreading as well as for accelerated spreading. The tasks in (a) and (b) are carried out here in Part 1, while (c) is done in a separate Part 2. This high dimensional problem poses considerable technical difficulties when the rate of spreading is considered, and we overcome that by introducing an intermediate kernel function which plays a crucial role both in determining the onset condition for accelerated spreading and in obtaining the spreading speed when it is finite.

Evidence for active upper mantle flow in the Atlantic and Indo-Australian realms since the Upper Jurassic from hiatus maps and spreading rate changes

Histories of large-scale horizontal and vertical lithosphere motion hold important information on mantle convection. Here, we compare continent-scale hiatus maps as a proxy for mantle flow induced dynamic topography and plate motion variations in the Atlantic and Indo-Australian realms since the Upper Jurassic, finding they frequently correlate, except when plate boundary forces may play a significant role. This correlation agrees with descriptions of asthenosphere flow beneath tectonic plates in terms of Poiseuille/Couette flow, as it explicitly relates plate motion changes, induced by evolving basal shear forces, to non-isostatic vertical motion of the lithosphere. Our analysis reveals a timescale, on the order of a geological series, between the occurrence of continent-scale hiatus and plate motion changes. This is consistent with the presence of a weak upper mantle. It also shows a spatial scale for interregional hiatus, on the order of 2000–3000 km in diameter, which can be linked by fluid dynamic analysis to active upper mantle flow regions. Our results suggest future studies should pursue large-scale horizontal and vertical lithosphere motion in combination, to track the expressions of past mantle flow. Such studies would provide powerful constraints for adjoint-based geodynamic inverse models of past mantle convection.

Main Factors Influencing the Platelet Spreading

To explore the main factors of platelet spreading and provide the foundation for related research. Platelets (2×107/ml) were draw from C57BL/6J mouse and kept at 22 ℃ for 1-2 hours. Platelets (2×107/ml) were were allowed to adhere and spread on the fibrinogen-coated slides, after staining F-actin in platelets, the platelets were observed with the confocal microscopy. The effects of different concentrations of fibrinogen (10 μg/ml, 30 μg/ml, 100 μg/ml) and kinds of agonists ［thrombin(0.01,0.05,0.1 U/ml), ADP（5,10,20 μmol/L）, U46619（0.125,0.25,0.5 μmol/L）］ on platelets were analyzed. The platelet spreading was successful if the spreading rate was higher after treated with agonists. Compared to the group which coated with 10 μg/ml and 100 μg/ml fibrinogen, the platelet density is optimal when coated with 30 μg/ml fibrinogen. In addition, under the stimulation of thrombin, ADP and U46619, the spreading rate of platelets showed a certain concentration-dependent increasing. The platelet spreading is easily influenced by various factors, the platelet spreading can be induced successfully at 0.1 U/ml thrombin, 20 μmol/L ADP and 0.5 μmol/L U46619 on the slide coated with 30 μg/ml fibrinogen.

Filtration efficiency analysis of cotton cloth-based mask for reducing transmission rate of COVID-19 using PM2.5 detection methods

The spreading or transmission rate of COVID-19 caused by SARS-Cov2 infection is extremely fast and now almost all countries around the world reported the case of the disease. As a new type of coronavirus, it was identified that the size of SARS-Cov2 is about 100 nm (nano-meter). The spreading droplet from coughs is between 1 meter to another person around him. Therefore, the important task is to make a physical distancing more than 1 meter from the infected person. The transmission model of COVID-19 is different from other virus disease transmission such as through airborne or direct touch. The common transmission of COVID-19 is from the spreading of the droplet through the air as well as the other media surface. The transmission of respiratory infection via droplet will have different dimensions or sizes. When the droplet size of particles in diameter is less than 5μm (<5μm), this size will be referred to as droplet nuclei and it can be the residue of dried respiratory aerosol that results from evaporation of droplet coughed or sneezed into the atmosphere or by aerosolization of infective material. Another droplet size is 5 to 10 μm or more, it can be referred as a respiratory droplet or respiratory aerosols. One of the causes of the very fast-spreading transmission rate of COVID-19 is coming from droplet transmission through the air which contain virus in small droplet size type. It is recommended that airborne precautions for any situation involving the care of COVID-19 patients and consider the use of medical masks as an acceptable option in case of shortages of respirators (N95, FFP2 or FFP3). The other medical mask for general purposes in hospitals or clinics is a surgical mask. A surgical mask, also known as a procedure mask, medical mask, or simply as a face mask. Because of very rare and limited production volume of masks for ordinary people as well as special mask for medical also becomes very limited. Some homemade small industry tries to develop their own mask type and design by their own self. The use of homemade cloth base masks is becoming a new industry or an alternative for society to protect their health and activity from COVID-19. PM2.5 refers to atmospheric particulate matter (PM) that have a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometers. In the present study, the filtration efficiency of cloth cotton mask type by using detector particle type of PM2.5 is evaluated for reducing transmission of COVID-19. N95 mask type was used to be compared as special medical mask application with the cotton type mask for general use of people when the mask was very limited in the market. The analysis focused on the filtration efficiency of the mask that can reduce the particles entering the detector especially for particle size 2.5 micrometers or less to be used for droplet size of COVID-19 with the size of around that number.

From subcritical behavior to a correlation-induced transition in rumor models

Rumors and information spreading emerge naturally from human-to-human interactions and have a growing impact on our everyday life due to increasing and faster access to information, whether trustworthy or not. A popular mathematical model for spreading rumors, data, or news is the Maki–Thompson model. Mean-field approximations suggested that this model does not have a phase transition, with rumors always reaching a fraction of the population. Conversely, here, we show that a continuous phase transition is present in this model. Moreover, we explore a modified version of the Maki–Thompson model that includes a forgetting mechanism, changing the Markov chain’s nature and allowing us to use a plethora of analytic and numeric methods. Particularly, we characterize the subcritical behavior, where the lifespan of a rumor increases as the spreading rate drops, following a power-law relationship. Our findings show that the dynamic behavior of rumor models is much richer than shown in previous investigations.

Prevalence of Panic Disorder and Associated Factors among Nurses Working in Covid-19 Isolation Centres in Lagos, Nigeria

Nurses suffered panic disorder due to virulent high aerosol spreading rate of coronavirus and limited data on definitive treatment of affected COVID-19 patients. This study assessed the prevalence of panic disorder and associated factors among nurses working in COVID-19 isolation centres in Lagos, Nigeria. The study was a quantitative, cross-sectional survey design. A population of N=75 nurses was sampled using a total enumeration sampling technique. Purposive sampling method was used to select the two isolation centres where the study was conducted. A structured self-administered questionnaire with validity and reliability established was used to collect data from nurses between 7th February and 25th March, 2022. Data were collated, screened and imported into SPSS version 25 for analysis. Significance levels of associated factors were established with Fisher’s Exact Test and Multivariate Logistic Regressions at significant level of p &lt; 0.05 and 95% confidence interval. The results showed the mean age of nurses was m=37.6 + 10.2 years and 20.6% developed panic disorder. The age p=0.002, and living with vulnerable persons p=0.005 were significantly associated with panic disorder p &lt; 0.05. Nurses who felt there is threat to their life working in COVID-19 isolation centre were 3.4 times more likely to develop panic disorder compared to nurses who did not (AOR=3.4, 95% CI=2.337, 7.271, p=0.001). In conclusion, twenty percent of nurses developed mild to severe panic disorder due to associated psychological and working conditions factors. Counseling and support program is recommended for affected nurses to improve quality of life.