Development of an innovative intravaginal model of probiotic inoculation in dairy ovine flocks: positive effects on the vaginal microbiota, vaginitis and fertility by M. Toquet, J. Gomis, E. Jiménez-Trigos, E. Bataller, M. Barba, A. Sánchez, P. González-Torres, Á. Gómez-Martín

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Ready-to-eat mango and peanut bar as a value-added alternative for producers and market demand by Dominique Moreno-Ayala, María Dolores Muy-Rangel, José Basilio Heredia, Diego Alonso Gastelum-Chavira, Josefina León-Félix, Octavio Valdez Lafarga, José Benigno Valdez-Torres

“…The mango bars showed good microbiological quality, aw values of <0.6, significant protein, dietary fiber, minerals, and carotenoid content of 19 µg/g. …”
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Cerebral nocardiosis: case report and literature review by L. Šalaševičius, R. Kvaščevičius

“…Nocardiosis was diagnosed only with microbiological culture test after the surgical intervention. …”
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Improvement of Shelf Life and Sensory Quality of Pears Using a Specialized Edible Coating by Virgilio Cruz, Romeo Rojas, Saúl Saucedo-Pompa, Dolores G. Martínez, Antonio F. Aguilera-Carbó, Olga B. Alvarez, Raúl Rodríguez, Judith Ruiz, Cristóbal N. Aguilar

“…Fruits were analyzed to evaluate changes in their physicochemical, microbiological, and sensorial properties during 30 days of storage at room temperature. …”
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Preparation and characterization of low-cost ceramic microfiltration membranes for water treatment by Ghouil Boudjemaa, Khebli Zineb, Bouzerara Ferhat, Zermani Dounia, Zitouni Chahinez, Youla Keltoum, Idoui Tayeb, Khennouf Tarek

“…Furthermore, physicochemical and microbiological tests were conducted on water samples to confirm the effectiveness of the membrane in microfiltration. …”
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Assessing the product attributes of Iranian localized frozen dumpling dough incorporated with fish paste by M. Shirazy, N. Mooraki, M. Honarvar

“…Abstract In this study, the properties of frozen dumpling dough produced by replacing 0% (Control), 10% (T1), and 20%(T2) of wheat flour with Hypophthalmichthys molitrix paste were evaluated through chemical, microbiological, and sensory tests. The dumplings were stored at – 18 °C for 3 months, and assessments were conducted in triplicate every 30 days. …”
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Gari, a Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Derived Product: Review on Its Quality and Their Determinants by Franklin Ngoualem Kégah, Robert Ndjouenkeu

“…The present review aimed thus at achieving this goal through a review of up to now knowledge on (i) end-users preferences for cassava and Gari in SSA; (ii) the quality (nutritional and microbiological) of Gari found on market stalls; (iii) processing and raw material determinant of this quality; (iv) research and development trials which have been done to improve the nutritional quality of Gari. …”
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Arsenic contamination of natural waters, soils and food products in Georgia by L. Shavliashvili, G. Kuchava, Mariam Tabatadze, E. Shubladze, n. Buachidze

“…Furthermore, the hydrochemical and microbiological characterisation of rivers (Lukhuni and Tskhenistskali), artesian and spring waters in the vicinity of arsenic processing enterprises of Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region were conducted. …”
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Impact of prebiotic fibre on the attributes of probiotic ice cream by Yisell Diez-Libreros, Lilia Marcela Grisales-Cataño, Juan Sebastián Ramírez-Navas

“…Several quality parameters were measured, including physicochemical (pH, total solids, acidity, and density), functional (time to first drip, melting percentage, and overrun), and microbiological (lactic acid bacteria count). These parameters were also sensorially evaluated. …”
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Case report of rare presentation of schistosomiasis: delayed diagnosis of genitourinary schistosomiasis in an adolescent by Valentina Caputo, Cosimo Bleve, Giulia Brooks, Elisa Zolpi, Salvatore Fabio Chiarenza

“…Diagnosis can be established through a urinary microbiological examination. An endoscopic evaluation may assist in the diagnosis if the results are negative. …”
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Impact of artificial meat as novel food: controversies and future perspectives by Marco Cintoni, Marta Palombaro, Gabriele Egidi, Elena Leonardi, Federica Gardin, Gabriele Pulcini, Emanuele Rinninella, Pauline Raoul, Maria Cristina Mele

“…On the one hand, artificial meat can be considered safer since it is more uncontaminated from a microbiological point of view; on the other hand, the high level of cellular replication used in the production mechanisms can lead to a dysregulation of the DNA. …”
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Comparing Two Seawater Temperatures For Human Norovirus Depuration From Oysters by Françoise S. Le Guyader, Joanna Ollivier, Sylvain Parnaudeau, Mathias Gauffriau, Mathias Papin, Christophe Stavrakakis, Virginie François, Françoise Vincent-Hubert, Pascal Garry

“…Despite regulations set up to monitor the microbiological quality of shellfish in producing areas, shellfish-borne gastroenteritis outbreaks still occur. …”
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Gelatin-Based Edible Coating Combined with Mentha pulegium Essential Oil as Bioactive Packaging for Strawberries by Mohamed Aitboulahsen, Said Zantar, Amin Laglaoui, Hicham Chairi, Abdelhay Arakrak, Mohammed Bakkali, Mounir Hassani Zerrouk

“…The effect of gelatin-based edible coating incorporated with Mentha pulegium essential oil (MEO) on physicochemical (pH, titratable acidity (TA), weight loss, total soluble solids (TSS), and total phenolic content (TPC)), microbiological (total aerobic mesophilic flora (TAMF) and yeasts and moulds (YM)), and sensorial (color and firmness) characteristics of strawberries stored under refrigeration was studied. …”
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Pseudogout Associated Hip Pain in a Patient with HIV Infection by Benan M. Dala-Ali, Matthew Welck, Mary Anne Lloyd, Henry D. Atkinson

“…Following radiological, microbiological, and serological tests a diagnosis of pseudogout was established following microscopic analysis of the hip joint aspirate. …”
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Improvement of Oxidative Stability and Microbial Shelf Life of Vanilla Cake by Coconut Oil Meal and Sesame Oil Meal Phenolic Extracts by Chathuri M. Senanayake, C. Harshani Algama, Ruwani L. Wimalasekara, W. N. M. T. D. N. Weerakoon, Nimanthi Jayathilaka, Kapila N. Seneviratne

“…The results indicate that the onset of microbial spoilage of vanilla cake is faster than the chemical spoilage, and addition of CME and SME extends both microbiological and chemical stability of cakes beyond day 7 during storage. …”
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Effect of Artisanal Processing on Volatile Compounds and Sensory Characteristics of Traditional Soft-Ripened Cheeses Matured with Selected Lactic Acid Bacteria by José M. Martín Miguélez, Irene Martín, Jurgen Robledo, Sonia Ventanas, Juan J. Córdoba

“…Physicochemical, microbiological, texture, volatile compound, and sensory evaluations were performed on the cheeses after 60 days of ripening. …”
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Pediatric Pyomyositis: A Rare but Important Complication of Varicella by Luísa Vital, Luís Vieira, Bernardo Nunes, Frederico Raposo, Vitorino Veludo, André Pinho

“…Streptococcus pyogenes grew in the microbiologic culture. At a 6-month follow-up, the boy did not suffer from any sequelae. …”
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Effects of Different Treatments on the Quality and Safety of Crayfish (Astacus leptodactylus) by İbrahim Diler, İsmail Yüksel Genç, Abdullah Diler

“…Sensory results were highly correlated with the microbiological counts (r=-0.92 for TMAB × odour; r=-0.95 for TPAB × odour; and r=-0.96 for Enterobacteriaceae × odour). …”
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Research Progress in Small-Molecule Detection Using Aptamer-Based SERS Techniques by Li Zheng, Qingdan Ye, Mengmeng Wang, Fan Sun, Qiang Chen, Xiaoping Yu, Yufeng Wang, Pei Liang

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Identifikasi Bakteri Coliform pada Kontak Permukaan Galon Air Minum Isi Ulang Distribusi Akhir di Kecamatan Bungus by Herik Okta Jonanda, Aziz Djamal, Yulistini .

“…</em><em>The objective of this study was to </em><em>determine the microbiological quality of the contact surface in gallons at the end of the distribution in the Bungus District. …”
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