Conjugate vaccines for enteric fever: proceedings of a meeting organized in New Delhi, India in 2009 by Audino Podda, Allan James Saul, Rashmi Arora, Zulfiqar Bhutta, Anju Sinha, Rajni Gaind, Tanu Singhal, Samir Saha, Abdullah Brooks, Laura B. Martin, Yeshwant Amdekar, Amar Jeet Chitkara, Mae Shieh, Ambujam Nair Kapur, Tulsi Das Chugh

“…To ensure good immunization coverage, the conjugate vaccine could be administered either to young infants, concomitantly with infant EPI vaccines, or to older infants, concomitantly with measles vaccine, currently given at 9 to 12 months. The need for new combination vaccines, containing both EPI and typhoid antigens, was discussed as a tool to increase coverage and reduce the number of injections and priority conflicts in a crowded infant vaccination schedule. …”
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Investigation of biomolecular dynamics by sensitivity-enhanced 1H–2H CPMAS NMR using matrix-free dynamic nuclear polarization by Thomas Biedenbänder, Aryana Rodgers, Mirjam Schröder, Liliya Vugmeyster, Björn Corzilius

“…Molecular dynamics of functional groups contain valuable information about structural properties and functional activities in biomolecules. …”
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Antioxidant and longevity inducing properties of coconut water on human dermal fibroblasts by Sarun Na Nakorn, Hasaya Dokduang, Nisana Namwat, Poramate Klanrit, Arporn Wangwiwatsin, Bundit Promraksa, Sirinya Sitthirak, Tinnapat Seaban, Watcharin Loilome

“…These include the bleeding coconut varieties, which are currently most available in the market, namely the Ban Phaeo and Ratchaburi coconut varieties, and the traditional coconut varieties, including Kon-jib and Sampran coconut varieties. …”
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OPTIMAL OPERATION OF ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATORS FOR OIL WELLS OPERATED BY ARTIFICIAL LIFTING AT RUMILA FIELD by Majid Abdulhameed Abdulhy Al-Ali, V. Yu. Kornilov, A. G. Gorodnov

“…Due to the remote locations for each of the ESPs the current strategy is to supply power to ESPs using individual diesel engine generators located at each remote ESP well site. …”
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The Influence of Alkali Cations on the Performance of Pt Electrodes in Kolbe Electrolysis of Acetic Acid by Talal Ashraf, Prof. Bastian Timo Mei, Prof. Guido Mul

“…Using rotating ring disc electrode measurements, we highlight the strong contribution of the oxygen evolution reaction particularly for electrolytes containing Li+ and Na+ which decreases the selectivity for Kolbe oxidation. …”
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The story of elimination of visceral leishmaniasis (kala-azar) in India-Challenges towards sustainment. by Shyam Sundar

“…As a corollary benefit, there was a sharp decline in the incidence of VL due to the reduced prevalence of the vector to extremely low levels, resulting in substantial decreases in the number of KA cases. In the early 1970s, a surge in the number of cases was noted, and since then, it has taken the shape of the current epidemic. …”
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Biooxidation of Arsenopyrite by <i>Acidithiobacillus ferriphilus</i> QBS 3 Exhibits Arsenic Resistance Under Extremely Acidic Bioleaching Conditions by Run Liu, Siyu Liu, Xiaoxuan Bai, Shiping Liu, Yuandong Liu

“…As described in this paper, through arsenic acclimation, the maximum arsenic tolerance concentration of <i>Acidithiobacillus ferriphilus</i> QBS 3 isolated from arsenic-containing acid mine drainage was increased to 80 mM As(Ⅲ) and 100 mM As(V). …”
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Stellate ganglion blockade under ultrasound-guidance and the physiological responses in the rat by Robert M. N. Tran, Shaista Malik, Christopher Reist, Christopher Reist, Chad K. Oh, Najeebah Abdul-Musawir, Stephanie C. Tjen-A-Looi, Liang-Wu Fu, Theodore J. Baird, Anh T. Nguyen, Yiwei D. Gong, Zhi-Ling Guo

“…Ultrasound-guided SGB is currently adopted as a more effective and safer method in humans. …”
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Electrodeposited p‐Cu2O Films – Role of Redox‐Active Compounds Under Photoelectrochemical Operation Revisited by Michael Neumann‐Spallart, Dharini Bhagat, Šárka Paušová, Josef Krýsa, Indrajit Mukhopadhyay

“…Under electrical bias, cathodic and photocathodic currents passed and increased dramatically when reducible redox compounds were added. …”
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COVID-19 outbreak in Mauritania: epidemiology and health system response by Mohamed Lemine Cheikh Brahim Ahmed, Sidi Zehaf, Mohamed Mahmoud El Alem, Ahmed Elbara, Mohamed Mahmoud Ely Mahmoud, Mohamed Val Mohamed Abdellahi, Jorg Heukelbach

“…During the first wave, there were 38 ICU beds nationwide, but the ICU’s capacity increased in short time. Conclusions: Mauritania has passed through the first pandemic wave with relatively low case fatality rates, currently being at the end of the second wave. …”
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Evaluating the impact of floating spheres on evaporation reduction and water salinity control in reservoirs by Guo-chen Hao, Ke-Bin Shi, Ke-wu Han

“…Studies suggest that reducing water evaporation over extended periods can effectively lower the salt concentration in the water. Currently, there is limited research on salt migration in reservoir water when covered with anti-evaporation materials. …”
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Nonwoven Geotextile-Encased Cinder Gravel Column in Improving Load-Bearing and Deformation Characteristics of Soft Clay by Narob Kifle Tefera, Damtew Tsige Melese, Habte Tamirat Bafena, Adamu Beyene Negesa

“…A cylindrical steel container was used in designing the experimental test. …”
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The clinically applied PARP inhibitor talazoparib ameliorates imiquimod-induced psoriasis in mice without reducing skin inflammation by Petra Molnár, Máté Ágoston Demény, Beáta Várkonyi, Beáta Várkonyi, Zsuzsanna Polgár, Ágnes Pór, Ilona Kovács, Andrea Szegedi, Andrea Szegedi, Attila Gábor Szöllősi, Attila Gábor Szöllősi, Magdolna Szántó

“…BackgroundConsidering the role PARPs play in inflammation, we assessed the effect of PARP inhibition in an inflammatory skin condition, psoriasis, to explore novel avenues for the potential repurposing of PARP inhibitors that are currently used in tumour therapy.MethodsThe imiquimod (IMQ)-induced model of psoriasis was applied in BALB/c mice. …”
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Use of nicotine products — a cross-sectional survey of adolescents in Poland by Piotr Korczyński, Stanisław Surma, Agnieszka Jankowska-Zduńczyk, Sebastian Szmit, Piotr Wierzbiński, Janusz Sytnik-Czetwertyński, Krzysztof J. Filipiak

“…INTRODUCTION: Cigarette smoking has been a significant health problem in the world for decades. Currently, new forms of smoking are becoming increasingly popular — e-cigarettes and tobacco heating systems (HnB, heat-not-burn), whose impact on the human body is not indifferent. …”
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Identification of Self Incompatibility (S) Alleles in Turkish Apple Gene Sources using Allele-specific PCR by Mohammad Hasanzadeh, Merve Dilek Karataş, Nahid Hazrati, Canan Yüksel Özmen, Serdar Altıntaş, Mehmet Emin Akçay, Ali Ergül

“…Self-incompatibility results in decreased pollination and ultimately yield loss. In apple (Malus domestica L.), self-incompatibility is controlled by multi-allelic S-locus. …”
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Effects of wetting events on mass timber surface microbial communities and VOC emissions: implications for building operation and occupant well-being by Gwynne Á. Mhuireach, Susan Collins, Leslie Dietz, Patrick Finn Horve, Aurélie Laguerre, Dale Northcutt, Jason Stenson, Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg, Elliott Gall, Mark Fretz

“…IntroductionHumans have used wood as a construction material throughout history. Currently, mass timber products, such as cross-laminated timber (CLT), are becoming more popular as a structural material, since they are renewable and have a lower carbon footprint than concrete or steel. …”
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Nanostructured Strategies for Melanoma Treatment—Part I: Design and Optimization of Curcumin-Loaded Micelles for Enhanced Anticancer Activity by Valentina Paganini, Andrea Cesari, Silvia Tampucci, Patrizia Chetoni, Susi Burgalassi, Michele Lai, Giulia Sciandrone, Silvia Pizzimenti, Fabio Bellina, Daniela Monti

“…Additionally, free curcumin induced a 30% increase in cytoplasmic area, indicating necrosis, whereas TPGS30ELP15 decreased the cytoplasmic area by 20%, suggesting apoptosis. …”
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Infection prevention and control without borders: comparison of guidelines on multidrug-resistant organisms in the northern Dutch-German cross-border region by Cansu Cimen, Matthijs S. Berends, Mariëtte Lokate, Corinna Glasner, Jörg Herrmann, Erik Bathoorn, Axel Hamprecht, Andreas Voss

“…Abstract Infections due to multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) are a health threat due to increasing patient morbidity and mortality and the burden on healthcare systems. …”
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Prioritization of potential drug targets for diabetic kidney disease using integrative omics data mining and causal inference by Junyu Zhang, Jie Peng, Chaolun Yu, Yu Ning, Wenhui Lin, Mingxing Ni, Qiang Xie, Chuan Yang, Huiying Liang, Miao Lin

“…Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) with increasing global prevalence lacks effective therapeutic targets to halt or reverse its progression. …”
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Hybrid surface layers with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activity for implants materials by Mariia A. Piatkova, Konstantine V. Nadaraia, Arina I. Ponomarenko, Igor V. Manzhulo, Mariia S. Gerasimenko, Arina I. Pleshkova, Evgeny A. Belov, Igor M. Imshinetskiy, Ksenia A. Fomenko, Ivan S. Osmushko, Aleksey G. Kozlov, Sergey V. Gnedenkov, Dmitry V. Mashtalyar

“…Currently, there is an essential need for bioresorbable bone implants with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory properties as well as osteoinductivity. …”
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