Characterization of the Prevalence and Antibiotic Resistance of <i>Staphylococcus</i> Species in an Exercise Facility in Central Kentucky, USA by Lilian Jeptoo Kiborus, S. Travis Altheide, Jason W. Marion

“…Resistance to oxacillin and penicillin was widespread, particularly among non-<i>S. aureus</i> species. <i>E. coli</i> was detected once, and CRE was not detected. Fitness center surfaces can harbor staphylococci, including MRSA. …”
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Ability of x‐ray computed tomography to resolve critical flaw size in laser‐based, paste stereolithography ceramic printing of alumina by Corson L. Cramer, Andrés Márquez Rossy, Ryan R. Dehoff, Andrew T. Nelson

“…The strength and fracture toughness were measured and compared to flaws detected in x‐ray computed tomography (XCT or CT) distributions as well as the fracture surfaces. …”
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Deposit thickness control of the heat exchange equipment by hardware and software complex by E. V. Garnyshova, E. V. Izmaylova, Yu. V. Vankov

“…To restore the operation design mode, such heat exchangers must be decommissioned and contaminated surfaces must be cleaned. Energy losses can be reduced if deposits on heat exchange surfaces are detected in a timely manner. …”
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Control of deposits on pipeline systems by the method of free oscillations by E. V. Garnyshova, E. V. Izmaylova

“…The efficiency of the heat exchange equipment depends on the condition of the heating surfaces. Contamination of these surfaces with various deposits dramatically reduces the heat transfer coefficient, which leads to a significant increase in heat consumption. …”
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Sulfide minerals bear witness to impacts across the solar system by Michelle S. Thompson, Jemma Davidson, Devin L. Schrader, Thomas J. Zega

“…This work contributes to a better understanding of sulfur-depletion previously detected on asteroid surfaces and could be particularly important for the interpretation of data from upcoming missions to sulfide or metal-rich worlds, including asteroid Psyche.…”
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Thermal Annealing Effect on Optical Properties of the Cadmiun Telluride Films by T.M.В Mazur, V.P.В Makhniy, V.V.В Prokopiv, M.Рњ.В Slyotov

“…By comparison of the optical transmission spectra and reflection of original and annealed films the formation of modified surfaces was detected. The possibility to get the intense photoluminescence, forming by the band-to-band recombination and transitions as a result of energy dimensional quantization of charge carriers was identified.…”
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Water Quality and Biofilm Formation in Dental Unit Waterline Systems in Mangaung, South Africa by Chantal Bronwyn Kader, Olga de Smidt, Jeanné Oosthuysen

“…P. aeruginosa (3.64 × 104 CFU mL−1), was detected on the internal surfaces of the municipal tap supplying water to open system DCUs as well as, internal surfaces of reservoir bottles (5.9 × 101 CFU 100 mL−1) and fast handpieces (1.5×101 CFU 100 mL−1) of closed system DCUs. …”
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Bitter Taste Receptors in Bacterial Infections and Innate Immunity by Erin Rudolph, Hannah Dychtenberg, Austin Pozniak, Priyanka Pundir

“…Conclusions TAS2Rs play an essential role in host‐pathogen interactions across multiple mucosal surfaces. Their ability to detect bacterial signals and activate innate immune defenses positions them as promising therapeutic targets. …”
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Identifying stable pitting pathways in 316 L stainless steel via fractal-inspired PCA-based clustering by Leonardo Bertolucci Coelho, Thibaut Amand, Daniel Torres, Marjorie Olivier, Jon Ustarroz

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Vibration Deformation Measurement and Defect Identification Based on Time-Averaged Digital Holography by Dongyang Hu, Chen Wang, Di Li, Weiyu Xu, Xiangchao Zhang

“…Based on time-averaged digital holography, a vibration deformation measurement system was designed and a full process reconstruction and identification strategy was developed for detecting the micro-defects in optical materials. Through the double beam expansion setting and off-axis imaging adjustments, it is suitable for measuring optical materials with non-specular surfaces by double exposure shots. …”
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Performance of theodolites versus drones in land-based studies of marine mammals by Thaya Mirinda Dinkel, Angélique Girard, Tom Bär, Michael Dähne, Ann-Kristin Craul, Mel Cosentino, Ole Meyer-Klaeden, Flemming Dahlke, Christian von Dorrien

“…Theodolite observers were able to detect surfacing positions during 80.5% of porpoise sightings while a drone collected data during 50.7% of total sightings detected by plain eye. …”
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THE PRESENCE OF SALMONELLA ENTERICA AND LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES ON POULTRY SLAUGHTER PLANT EQUIPMENT AFTER SANITATION PROCEDURES by Suzana Vidaković Knežević, Miloš Pelić, Marina Žekić, Slobodan Knežević, Jelena Vranešević, Dragana Ljubojević Pelić, Sara Savić

“… The persistence of Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes on poultry slaughter plant equipment and food contact surfaces is an important factor for food contamination. …”
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Investigations at “Chakherbaz Holes”, Western Iran, Kurdistan: A Possible Ancient Mining/Smelting Site by Sarem Amini, Elham Fotuhi Dilanchi, Khabat Derafshi

“…During the magnetic survey within soils covering the inside and outside surfaces of them, metallurgical iron particles were detected as proved by their respected EDAX spectra. …”
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Measurement of Cell Adhesion and Migration Using Phosphor-Screen Autoradiography by B.A. Dalton, M. Dziegielewski, G. Johnson, P.A. Underwood, J.G. Steele

“…The data supported the view that the use of phosphor-screen autoradiography was a valid method for detecting cell attachment, and it gave equivalent results to the colorimetric assay. …”
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Monitoring foodborne pathogens of food served at an institutional cafeteria by Qadreyah Almatawah, Salwa Al-Mutairi, Julie Varghese

“…Yeasts and molds were detected above the set limit in 14 food samples. Coliform bacteria, S. aureus, and mold were detected on the hands and white coats of cafeteria workers and on work surfaces, machines, and cutting boards. …”
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The Effect of Erbium, Chromium: YSGG Laser and Fluoride Products on the Resistance of Dental Enamel to Acids by Dhuha Najm Abdulhussein, Aseel Haidar M.J. Al Haidar

“…The effect of irradiating enamel surfaces coupled with the use of topical fluoride can significantly enhance the resistance of sound enamel surfaces to acids and decrease enamel demineralization more than using laser alone or fluoridated products alone. …”
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Preparation and Characterization of a Bioartificial Polymeric Material: Bilayer of Cellulose Acetate-PVA by Andrés Bernal-Ballén, Ivo Kuritka, Petr Saha

“…The characterization indicates that two distinct and well-differentiated surfaces were achieved without detriment to the bulk properties. …”
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The environment as an unrecognized reservoir for community-associated methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus USA300: a case-control study. by Anne-Catrin Uhlemann, Justin Knox, Maureen Miller, Cory Hafer, Glenny Vasquez, Megan Ryan, Peter Vavagiakis, Qiuhu Shi, Franklin D Lowy

“…In a subgroup analysis, the clinical isolate (predominantly USA300), was more commonly detected on environmental surfaces in case households with recurrent MRSA infections (16/36, 44%) than those without (14/58, 24%, p = .04).…”
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Toolkit for Monitoring and Evaluation of Indoor Residual Spraying for Visceral Leishmaniasis Control in the Indian Subcontinent: Application and Results by M. Mamun Huda, Dinesh Mondal, Vijay Kumar, Pradeep Das, S. N. Sharma, Murari Lal Das, Lolita Roy, Chitra Kumar Gurung, Megha Raj Banjara, Shireen Akhter, Narayan Prosad Maheswary, Axel Kroeger, Rajib Chowdhury

“…The M&E toolkit is a useful instrument for detecting constraints in IRS operations and to trigger timely response.…”
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The Effects of Temperature and Relative Humidity on the Viability of the SARS Coronavirus by K. H. Chan, J. S. Malik Peiris, S. Y. Lam, L. L. M. Poon, K. Y. Yuen, W. H. Seto

“…However the virus is also detectable in other body fluids and excreta. The stability of the virus at different temperatures and relative humidity on smooth surfaces were studied. …”
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