Drying kinetics and mathematical modeling of coconut meat slices: Insight into pretreatment and drying synergic effect by Daniel Kwabena Fordjour, Frederick Sarpong, James Owusu-Kwarteng, Evans Frimpong Boateng

“…Rehydration ratio values were significant at lower temperatures among oven-dried experimental samples whereas TGD samples exhibited a significant rehydration values compared to SGD × VTT and CAT lyophilized samples. …”
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Molecular identification of tetracycline resistance genes in Escherichia coli isolates from internal organs of swine sold on Abakaliki, Nigeria by Emmanuel Nnabuike Ugbo, Mustofa Helmi Effendi, Agatha Ifunanya Ugbo, Wiwiek Tyasningsih, Bernard Nnabuife Agumah, Hartanto Mulyo Raharjo, Aswin Rafif Khairullah, Rebecca Chinenye Ogba, Fitrine Ekawasti, Sheila Marty Yanestria, Ikechukwu Benjamin Moses, Katty Hendriana Priscilia Riwu

“…Methods: A total of 75 internal organs of swine samples were collected from slaughterhouses. Standard microbiological procedures were employed to evaluate the samples bacteriologically. …”
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Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Antibiogram of Nontyphoidal Salmonella from Beef in Ambo and Holeta Towns, Oromia Region, Ethiopia by Endrias Zewdu Gebremedhin, Gezahegn Tafesse Soboka, Bizunesh Mideksa Borana, Lencho Megersa Marami, Edilu Jorga Sarba, Nega Desalegn Tadese, Hirut Abebe Ambecha

“…Methods. A total of 354 beef samples were collected from abattoirs, butchers, and restaurants. …”
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The regolith-hosted clay REEs leaching effects by mechanical grinding and at low temperature: An analogy on treatment method by Hassan Nasir Mangi, Liqiang Ma, Ru'an Chi, Chenghao Wu, Zhenyue Zhang, Yan DeTian, Lara Sindhu, Khalid Thebo, Umar Ashraf

“…The adoption of grinding and low-temperature methods applied to different clay horizon samples affects the leaching and adsorption behavior of the particles. …”
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Properties and anti-fungal activity of liquid by-products from softwood bark carbonization by Mariem Zouari, Faksawat Poohphajai, Kristine Meile, Marica Mikuljan, Rene Herrera Diaz

“…The FTIR spectra of F2 displayed additional peaks compared to other samples which provided information on the occurrence of various compounds. …”
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Occurrence of antimicrobial resistance, integrons and virulence genes in Escherichia coli isolated from drinking water in Van, Turkiye: a cross-sectional study by Erva Rakici, Elif Aydin, Elif Seren Tanriverdi, Osman Birol Ozgumus

“…Methods The E. coli isolates (n = 244) from municipal tap water samples collected in Van province in Turkiye over a five-month period in 2018 were examined in this study. …”
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Microbial landscape and cytokine profile of sputum of patients with COVID-19 complicated by pneumonia by Mrs Inna Polishchuk, Dr Anna Aleshukina, Mrs Kristina Markova, Mrs Iraida Berezinskaya, Dr Larisa Ermakova

“…Sensitivity to antimicrobial drugs was determined by the disk diffusion method. The level of cytokines (IL-6, IF-gamma, IL-4, IL-10) in sputum samples was determined by ELISA. …”
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Vaginal colonization, vertical transmission rate, antimicrobial susceptibility profile, and associated factors of potential neonatal pathogens among pregnant women at public health... by Getnet Shimeles, Getnet Shimeles, Alemu Gedefie, Hilina Motbainor, Chalachew Genet, Chalachew Genet

“…Socio-demographic, clinical, and related data were collected using a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire. Vaginal swab samples from pregnant women and pooled external ear, nasal area, and umbilical swab samples from the newborns were collected and transported using Amies transport media. …”
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Facile, single-pot preparation of nanoporous SiO2 particles (carrier) with AgNPs at core and crust for controlled disinfectant release by M. Salman Haider, Godlisten Shao, Ayyaz Ahmad, S. Muhammad Imran, Nadir Abbas, Ghulam Abbas, Manwar Hussain, Hee Taik Kim

“…Antibacterial activities of the samples were tested to evaluate the disinfection performance of the samples on gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli) using disk diffusion and the LB-agar method. …”
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CHOICE OF CARBON POWDERY ENVIRONMENT FOR MICROARC CARBURIZING OF METALWARE by Yury Markovich Dombrovskiy, Makar Stepanovich Stepanov

“…The laboratory unit made-up of two containers — an external one including the electroconductive environment, and an internal one where a sample with the carburized powder is placed — is used. …”
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Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing and Multidrug-Resistant <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Klebsiella</i> spp. from the Human–Animal–Environment Interface on Cattle Farms in... by Djifahamaï Soma, Isidore Juste Ouindgueta Bonkoungou, Zakaria Garba, Fatimata Bintou Josiane Diarra, Namwin Siourimè Somda, Marguerite Edith Malatala Nikiema, Evariste Bako, Souleymane Sore, Natéwindé Sawadogo, Nicolas Barro, Kaisa Haukka

“…Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed using the Kirby–Bauer disc diffusion method. ESBL<i>-Ec</i> and/or ESBL<i>-K</i> were detected in 188 of 322 samples (58.0%). …”
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Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns of Clostridium perfringens from healthy broiler chickens: A potential public health threat by Tsepo Ramatla, Silence Ncube, Prudent Mokgokong, Jane Nkhebenyane, Lesego Molale-Tom, Rendani Ndou, Ntelekwane Khasapane, Carlos Bezuidenhout, Oriel Thekisoe, Kgaugelo Lekota

“…A total of 480 broiler chicken faeces were collected from four different chicken abattoirs in North West Province, South Africa. Faecal samples were pooled (5 per pool from the same farm), resulting in 96 pooled samples. …”
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From Burst to Sustained Release: The Effect of Antibiotic Structure Incorporated into Chitosan-Based Films by Nathália F. Sczesny, Helton J. Wiggers, Cecilia Z. Bueno, Pascale Chevallier, Francesco Copes, Diego Mantovani

“…Antibacterial activity was investigated by disk diffusion test and antibiotic release over time. Finally, the cytotoxicity of the samples was assessed with human dermal fibroblasts. …”
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Rare Taxa Are Key Links in Regional Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles in Dusts Across Diverse North American Regions by Paul B. L. George, Florent Rossi, Marc Veillette, Amélia Bélanger Cayouette, Samantha Leclerc, Cindy Dumais, Nathalie Turgeon, Caroline Duchaine

“…In total, 477 car filter samples were collected, with every province and territory being represented. …”
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Screening for Plasmid Mediated Antibiotic Resistance among Multi Drug Resistant Bacteria Isolated from Patients with Lower Respiratory Tract Infections Attending some Hospitals in... by Mailafia, H. M., Aminu, A. I., Dutsinma, U. A.

“…Among the 400 samples, 185 (46.2 %) harbored significant bacterial growth, with 83 (44.9%) Gram-positive and 102 (55.1%) Gram-negative bacteria.  …”
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Biofilm-associated Multidrug Resistant Bacteria Among Burn Wound Infections: A Cross-sectional Study by Balraj SINGH, Sonia MEHTA, Josephine ASARE-AMOAH, Peter Ofori APPIAH, Shubham CHAUHAN, Richard Donkor AMPONASH

“…The swab samples were subjected to bacterial identification employing standard microbiological methods. …”
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Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella spp. isolated from swine and poultry farms in Cambodia by Bunna Chea, Sokom Kong, Sokha Thim, Naiheak Ban, Rithy Chrun, Vutey Venn, Cherry Fernandez-Colorado, Kroesna Kang

“…Results: Overall, Salmonella was detected in 6.58% (42/638) of samples, with 6.96% (19/273) from swine and 6.30% (23/365) from poultry. …”
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Seasonal change could impact on zoonotic bacteria and their antimicrobial resistance in the Danube Delta aquatic environment by Prof Aurel Vasiu, Prof Carmen Dana Sandru, Prof Emoke Pall, PhD Gheorghita Duca, Senior lecturer Aurel Vasiu

“…Methods&Materials: 289 samples of water, sediment and benthic and pelagic fish from the Danube Delta were collected in March, May, July and November and subjected to isolation techniques using chromogenic (UTI, BrillianceTM, TCBS agar plates. …”
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Perceived usability, acceptability, and feasibility of stool-based qPCR TB diagnostics: perspectives from healthcare providers in Manhiça District, southern Mozambique by Agostinho Viana Lima, Sozinho Acácio, Hermínio Cossa, Sabine Hermans, Alexander Kay, Willy Ssengooba, Anna Mandalakas, Christoph Lange, Alberto Garcia-Basteiro, Khátia Munguambe, on behalf of the Stool4 TB Global Partnership

“…The interviews were transcribed, coded using an Excel matrix, and analyzed using the Diffusion of Innovation theory and the socioecological framework. …”
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Emergence of third-generation cephalosporins and carbapenems resistant uropathogenic gram-negative bacteria in Malawi: a threat to public health by Dr Gabriel Kambale Bunduki, Dr Peter Nambala, Mr Alfred Limani, Mr Chisomo Nkhoma, Professor Nicholas Feasey, Professor Janelisa Musaya

“…Consecutive surgical patients were recruited, and urine samples screened by dipstick irrespective of UTI symptoms and cultured. …”
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