Antimicrobial Resistance Profile and Biofilm Formation of <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> Isolated from Meat by Joana Paiva, Vanessa Silva, Patrícia Poeta, Cristina Saraiva

“…Materials: A total of 75 samples were analyzed, including fresh meats and meat preparations, in Northern Portugal. …”
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Magnitude of multidrug-resistant and extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing gram-negative bacteria from tracheal aspirates of intensive care unit patients in Ethiopia. by Zenebe Gebreyohannes Berhe, Shambel Araya Haile, Gadissa Bedada Hundie, Ashenafi Alemu Wami, Tesfa Addis, Elias Alehegn, Mahlet Abayneh, Shalom Tsegaye Zergaw, Natnael Dejene Engida, Alganesh Gebreyohanns, Firehiwot Workneh, Tsedale Woldu Hadgu, Yonas Kahasay, Kasahun Gorems, Rozina Ambachew Geremew, Fitsum Girma Teshome, Tibebe Adinew, Daniel Kahase Gebrelibanos, Gizachew Taddesse Akalu, Semaria Solomon

“…Tracheal aspirates were collected using consecutive sampling techniques, and the samples were inoculated on chocolate, blood, and MacConkey agar plates. …”
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Isolation, Characterization, and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Escherichiacoli from Breeder Superior Native Chicken (KUB)in Yogyakarta, Indonesia by Widodo Suwito, Andriani, Roza Azizah Primatika, Elisabet Tangkonda, Roza Primatika

“…This study aims to isolate, characterize, and assess the antimicrobial susceptibility of E. coli from breeder KUB chickens in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Samples, including infertile eggs (n=113), day-old chick (DOC) deaths (n=53), drinking water (n=17), feed (n=25), eggshells (n=117), and fluff (n=113), were collected through random sampling from breeder KUB chickens. …”
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Polycomplex Carrier for Buccal Mucoadhesion Delivery of Metronidazole by R. I. Moustafine, V. V. Budnikov, S. G. Abdullina, Sh. F. Nasibullin, R. A. Saleev

“…Mucoadhesion of polymer samples and IPEC was studied using a TA.XTplus texture analyzer (Stable Micro Systems, UK). …”
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ANTI-PATHOGENIC Candida Spp. Activity DETERMINATION VIA Lactobacillus Spp. ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATIONS USING CONVENTIONAL AND MOLECULAR METHODS by Hawraa F. H. AL-abedi, Azhar A.F. AL-Attraqchi, Bassam Y. Khudaier

“…Two Hundred and fifty samples of cow's milk from different parts of theprovince of Basrah were collected from clinical and subclinical mastitis reportedusing the California mastitis test between March 2018 and September 2019 andexamined using conventional PCR assay, Candida species was identified in 116/250(46.4%). …”
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New functionalized magnetite chitosan–heterocyclic nanocomposites excelling in Cd2+ removal from aqueous solution with biological activity by Safaa R. Fouda, Asmaa Abuessawy, Adel A.-H. Abdel-Rahman, Hagar S.El-Hema, Mohamed N. Eisa, Mohamed A. Hawata

“…This implies that the diffusion of Cd(II) on the sorbent decreased with the temperature rise. …”
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Strength and Durability Performance of Hybrid Alkaline Clay Brick Waste –Coconut Shell Ash Cement by Victor Kiptoo Mutai, Mike Otieno, Joseph M. Marangu, Fredrick Mulei Mutunga, Najya Muhammed, Festus Ngui

“…Accelerated chloride ingress and chloride ion diffusion coefficients were determined. Results show that alkali-activated samples exhibited lower sorptivity, Porosity, chloride ingress, and higher compressive strength, oxygen permeability index, and thermal resistance than the cement mix prepared with water. …”
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Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile and Beta Lactamase Production of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Mobile Phones of Students from College of Natural and Pharmaceutical Sciences... by Bala, H. K., Murtala, Z., Bala R. K.

“…The samples were cultured and isolates were characterized using appropriate morphological and biochemical standard methods. …”
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The Effect of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles on The Expression of Genes Involved in the Production of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Biofilm Isolated from Cystic Fibrosis Patients by Mona Konkuri, Yousef Erfani, Sharmin Kharrazi, Setareh Haghighat

“…Results: Of the total 150 samples, 73 (48.66%) isolates were identified as P. aeruginosa. …”
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Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles of Escherichia coli Isolated from Broiler and Layer Chickens in Arusha and Mwanza, Tanzania by Ruth W. Kiiti, Erick V. Komba, Peter L. Msoffe, Stephen E. Mshana, Mark Rweyemamu, Mecky I. N. Matee

“…A cross-sectional study was carried out from February to March, 2021, in 402 poultry farms in Mwanza (201) and Arusha (201) regions in Tanzania. All samples that tested positive for E. coli were confirmed using MALDI-TOF MS, and two hundred and four (204) E. coli isolates were randomly chosen and subjected to antimicrobial susceptibility testing by disc diffusion method. …”
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Chromobacterium violaceum: The Deadly Sepsis by Guntur Darmawan, R.N. Yasmin Kusumawardhani, Bachti Alisjahbana, Trinugroho Heri Fadjari

“…Unfortunately, the patient eventually succumbed. Sample from right submandibular abscess showed no growth, but blood sample was confirmed to grow C. violaceum. …”
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Chromobacterium violaceum: The Deadly Sepsis by Guntur Darmawan, R.N. Yasmin Kusumawardhani, Bachti Alisjahbana, Trinugroho Heri Fadjari

“…Unfortunately, the patient eventually succumbed. Sample from right submandibular abscess showed no growth, but blood sample was confirmed to grow C. violaceum. …”
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Synthesis of CdIn2S4 Microsphere and Its Photocatalytic Activity for Azo Dye Degradation by Jianhui Huang, Wei Lin, Jianqin Chen

“…The prepared CdIn2S4 was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FSEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis DRS), and N2-sorption techniques. …”
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A wave-transparent electrothermal sandwich composite for high-efficient anti-icing/de-icing by Jichen Chen, Yan Bai, Zehui Zhao, Yantong Zhu, Zelinlan Wang, Shize Sun, Yonggang Xu, Liming Yuan, Liwen Zhang, Xiaolin Liu, Huawei Chen

“…By optimizing the ingredient of boron nitride nanoparticle, the heat diffusion rate was improved by 86 %, saving ∼14 % of energy consumption for complete anti-icing in dynamic icing conditions compared to samples without thermal conductivity enhancement. …”
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Detection of multidrug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from duck cloacal swab in Jombang, Indonesia by Naomi Lan Noviana Thesia, Aswin Rafif Khairullah, Mustofa Helmi Effendi, Wiwiek Tyasningsih, Yulianna Puspitasari, Susmitha Nur Ahadini, Ikechukwu Benjamin Moses, Sheila Marty Yanestria, Katty Hendriana Priscilia Riwu, Wasito Wasito, Zein Ahmad Baihaqi, Riza Zainuddin Ahmad

“…Methods: This study used 180 duck cloaca swab samples and analyzed for the presence of K. pneumoniae using standard microbiology techniques. …”
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Effect of trace silver on the conductivity and softening temperature of high conductivity and high heat resistance pure copper by Weiqiang Li, Haitao Liu, Zhenguo Hou, Zihao Zhang, Jincan Dong, Mengna Wang, Huiwen Guo, Kexing Song

“…At the same time, the conductivity of the samples with different Ag content was more than 100.5 %IACS. …”
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Investigation of structural mechanics of chemical free pre-treated jute fabric by Neaz Morshed, Md. Abdul Hannan, Md. Dulal Hosen, Zakaria Ahmed, Shamsuzzaman Sheikh, Ashfia Tasnim, Sharmin Sultana, Alamgir Hossain, Md. Golam Murshed

“…Analysis of FTIR showed that hydrogen bonding was reduced, with minimal cellulose degradation after modeling, and surface roughness increased according to SEM analysis, enabling better diffusion of the absorbed dye. The chemical-free treated samples exhibited better dry rubbing fastness (3–4 vs. 3) and wash fastness ratings of 3–4 for color change and 3–5 for staining, which were comparable to those of conventionally dyed samples. …”
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Detection of Salmonella from raw cow milk and beef and its antibiotic susceptibility profile in selected districts of the Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia by Tariku Geinoro, Alemayehu Gebeyehu, Getachew Ngusie, Gemechu Chala Hunderra, Tesfaye Tolossa, Haile Alemayehu, Tadesse Eguale, Rahmeto Abebe

“…Salmonella was tested for antibiotic susceptibility using the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method. Results Salmonella was isolated from 6.5% to 4.17% of the total samples by culture and PCR-based methods, respectively. …”
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Manufacture strategy stages and strategy-as-practice phases by Lígia Maria Heinzmann, Rosália Aldraci Barbosa Lavarda, Denise Del Prá Netto Machado, Nelson Hein

“…The research used a diffuse genetic model and the Software MATLAB® 5.0. …”
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Enhanced corrosion resistance of laser powder bed fusion 316L stainless steel by modifying the microstructure through heat treatment by Cuiling Zhao, Yuchao Bai, Qi Yan, Bing Li

“…Electrochemical tests demonstrate that the corrosion resistance of LPBF samples surpasses the cast samples heat treated at 1100 °C. …”
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