Standardization and validation of a novel reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction method for detecting virulent strains of the infectious bursal disease virus by Vladimir Longa-Bobadilla, Phillip Ormeño-Vásquez, Manuel Criollo-Orozco, Luis Tataje-Lavanda, Katherine Huamán-Gutierrez, Ángela Montalván, Mirko Zimic, Manolo Fernández-Sanchez, Manolo Fernández-Díaz

“…Conclusion: Our novel RT-PCR procedure has been demonstrated to be helpful in selectively amplifying the consensus sequence of the VP5 gene, indicating that this novel RT-PCR procedure constitutes an important and useful tool to execute initial discrimination of field-retrieved samples containing and not containing virulent strains of this virus before deciding to execute a blindly and more costly sequencing procedure of all the samples together.…”
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2-Heptanone Produces Sensorial-Emotional Changes, Depending on Length of Exposure / La 2-heptanona produce cambios sensorio-emocionales, dependiendo del tiempo de exposición by Ana Gloria Gutiérrez-García, Carlos M. Contreras, María Remedios Mendoza-López

“… Abstract: 2-Heptanone is an alarm pheromone contained in some human fluids, but its role is unknown in chemical communication. …”
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How Safe is Your House? by Hal S. Knowles, III, Kathleen C. Ruppert, Karla A. Lenfesty, Barbara Haldeman

“…Lenfesty, and Barbara Haldeman, it part 1 in the Education + Action = Wind Damage Mitigation series. It contains general information about what homeowners can do to protect their property and themselves from windstorms. …”
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Fuzzy Inference-Based Adaptive Sonar Control for Collision Avoidance in Autonomous Underwater Vehicles by Kot Rafał

“…Based on 100 simulation scenarios containing various trajectories created by the mission planner, with various shapes, dimensions and arrangements of static obstacles, and various arrangements and displacement vectors of dynamic obstacles, the effectiveness of the proposed system was tested in comparison with other classical approaches such as a single echosounder and sonar with a fixed scanning sector width. …”
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Recognition of Staphylococcus aureus by the pattern recognition molecules langerin, mannan-binding lectin, and surfactant protein D: the influence of capsular polysaccharides and w... by Kirstine Mejlstrup Hymøller, Kirstine Mejlstrup Hymøller, Stig Hill Christiansen, Stig Hill Christiansen, Anders Grønnegaard Schlosser, Uffe B. Skov Sørensen, Jean C. Lee, Steffen Thiel, Steffen Thiel

“…We have investigated their interaction with the Gram-positive opportunistic pathogen Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium whose cell wall contains two key glycopolymers: capsular polysaccharide (CP) and wall teichoic acid (WTA). …”
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The Effect of Buriti Oil (Mauritia flexuosa L.) as Feed Additive on the Organic and Inorganic Materials Digestibility on Heat Stress Exposed Broilers by Burhanudin, Sunaryo Hadi Warsito, Bodhi Agustono, Nusdianto Triakoso, Ragil Angga Prastiya, Faisal Fikri

“…Buriti oil (Mauritia flexuosa L.) contains antioxidants that can suppress Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) thereby reducing the negative effects of heat stress. …”
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Livestock Judging, Leaders Guide: Florida 4-H Animal Science Program by Deborah J. Glauer

“… Contains a complete, easy-to-read outline for activities which are a mix of games, experiments, role plays or demonstrations that help to teach the basic principles and concepts of livestock judging. …”
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Intergenerational Rights? by Richard Vernon

“…But skeptica arthe that there is no need to introduce a self-contained concept of 'historical justice' as our general concepts of justice provide all the necessary resources to deal with present inequalities. …”
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Informasi Dini Terhadap Penyakit Kanker Payudara berbasis Telepon Pintar by Hesti Lina Wiraswati, Savira Ekawardhani, Sarasati Windria, Arina Al Khaq, Fauzia Nurfitri, Dini Wahyuni, Nadya Rachmawati, Rusdi Toriq Baasin, Annissa Retno Arimdayu, Annisa Retno Arimdayu

“…In Indonesia, smartphone-based application has been made for servical cancer, but it is only available in hologram containing of Breast Self-Examination (BSE) for breast cancer. …”
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A biomechanical comparison of posterior malleolar fracture fixation using screws and locking plates in Trimalleolar fractures: a finite element study by Chih-Wei Chang, Yen-Nien Chen, Guan-Heng Jhong, Kuo-Chih Su, Chun-Ting Li

“…Methods An FE model containing the distal tibia, fibula, talus, and calcaneus was created based on the computed tomographic images of a healthy man without any musculoskeletal disorders. …”
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Prevalence, Dispersion and Nature of Bioaerosols over a Solid Landfill Site in Central India by Priyanka D. Bhoyar, Pooja Kamdi, Amit Bafana, Panuganti C. S. Devara, Saravanadevi Sivanesan, Amrit Kumar, Kannan Krishnamurthi

“…In summary, the results indicate abundance of PM2.5, containing both bacterial and fungal bioaerosols, which can pose human health hazards over the study region. …”
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KGRDR: a deep learning model based on knowledge graph and graph regularized integration for drug repositioning by Huimin Luo, Huimin Luo, Hui Yang, Hui Yang, Ge Zhang, Ge Zhang, Jianlin Wang, Jianlin Wang, Junwei Luo, Chaokun Yan, Chaokun Yan, Chaokun Yan

“…In this study, we propose a novel deep learning-based framework KGRDR containing multi-similarity integration and knowledge graph learning to predict potential drug-disease interactions. …”
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Supporting rotational grazing systems with virtual fencing: paddock transitions, beef heifer performance, and stress response by N.A. Grinnell, D. Hamidi, M. Komainda, F. Riesch, J. Horn, I. Traulsen, R. Palme, J. Isselstein

“…VF uses Global Navigation Satellite System technology, wireless communication, and stimuli (auditory and electrical) to manage livestock movements and contain animals without physical barriers. Training animals to associate the auditory cue with the subsequent aversive stimulus enables effective livestock containment without physical barriers. …”
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Citrus Nursery Production Guide, Chapter 8: Stock Plant and Tree Production: c) Weed Management in Citrus Nurseries by Biwek Gairhe, Ramdas Kanissery, Brent Sellers

“…It is not uncommon for weeds to grow in containers, where they compete with citrus seedlings, and on greenhouse floors, where they can harbor pests and diseases. …”
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Nutritional Analysis of Three Commonly Consumed Varieties of Sorghum (<i>Sorghum bicolor L.</i>) in Bauchi State, Nigeria by Z.S. Mohammed, A.H. Mabudi, Y. Murtala, S. Jibrin, S. Sulaiman, J. Salihu

“…The AAS results for the mineral elements revealed that all the three sorghum varieties contains all the mineral elements analyzed except for white sorghum which does not show any trace of copper. …”
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Plant-based burger patties are a source of bioaccessible iron and zinc by Jonas Pospiech, Johanita Kruger, Jan Frank

“…Conclusion: Plant-based meat alternatives may be an important source of bioaccessible iron and zinc, if they contain low amounts of phytate, and may contribute to an adequate supply of these minerals.…”
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Protein hydrolysate as an efficient and environmental-friendly swelling inhibitor in clay formations by Yahya Dashti-Rahmatabadi, Hamid Saeidian, Javad Mokhtari, Zohreh Mirjafary

“…The comparison of rheological properties indicates that the fluid containing a 3.0 weight% (wt%) HPC solution demonstrates rheological characteristics that are almost indistinguishable from those of a 2.0 wt% KCl solution. …”
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Sugarcane Variety Census: Florida 2001 by B. Glaz, Robert A. Gilbert

“…As a result, the census contains much descriptive and useful information for the Florida sugarcane industry. …”
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Diagnostics and treatment of cardiac achalasia and cardiospasm: guidelines of the Russian gastroenterological association by V. T. Ivashkin, A. S. Trukhmanov, E. A. Godzhello, I. V. Mayev, Yu. V. Evsyutina, T. L. Lapina, O. A. Storonova

“…Conclusion. Clinical guidelines contain complete modern information, essential for the practical doctor on diagnosis and treatment of cardiac achalasia and cardiospasm.…”
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Invoking spatial justice in urban mobility in Nairobi: A commuter’s perspective by Dorcas Nthoki Nyamai

“…This is based on the premise that space not only contains resources that can be distributed but also consists of individuals who are highly mobile within that space, and whose perceptions play a pivotal role in shaping the concept of justice in relation to mobility. …”
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