Analysis of Method Performance for Quantitative Assessment of Listeria monocytogenes in Queso Fresco Cheese by Neha Singh, Ravinder Reddy, Karina Hettwer, Kirstin Frost, Matthew Kmet, Steffen Uhlig

“…The Moffett Proficiency Test Laboratory: MPTL (organizer) prepared test samples for each participating laboratory with 10 CFU/g of L. monocytogenes. …”
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Hydroxide Sludge/Hydrochar-Fe Composite Catalysts for Photo-Fenton Degradation of Dyes by Zaina Izghri, Ghizlane Enaime, Mehdi Eouarrat, Lhoussaine Chahid, Layla El Gaini, Abdelaziz Baçaoui, Abdelrani Yaacoubi

“…The photo-Fenton oxidation process was employed to degrade methylene blue (MB) using a hydroxide sludge/hydrochar-Fe composite as a catalyst prepared by physical activation of raw hydroxide sludge from a drinking water treatment plant and hydrochar-Fe prepared by hydrothermal carbonization from two-phase olive mill waste. …”
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Teaching Pronunciation through Community Outreach by Frédérique Grim

“…Can the preparation for a story-time program impact learners’ motivation and understanding of their engagement’s outcome on their community? …”
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PEDAGOGICAL UNIVERSITY IN THE FAR EAST REGION by Tatiana D. Kargina

“…Particular attention is paid to the core mission of the University - the preparation of teachers for the Amur region.…”
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PVP-Stabilized Palladium Nanoparticles in Silica as Effective Catalysts for Hydrogenation Reactions by Caroline Pires Ruas, Daiane Kessler Fischer, Marcos Alexandre Gelesky

“…Palladium nanoparticles stabilized by poly (N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone) (PVP) can be synthesized by corresponding Pd(acac)2 (acac = acetylacetonate) as precursor in methanol at 80°C for 2 h followed by reduction with NaBH4 and immobilized onto SiO2 prepared by sol-gel process under acidic conditions (HF or HCl). …”
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Green LED as an Effective Light Source for Curing Acrylate-Based Dental Resins in Combination with Irgacure 784 by Katalin Bukovinszky, Melinda Szalóki, István Csarnovics, Istvan Szabó, Sándor Kéki, Miklós Nagy, Csaba Hegedűs

“…Dental matrices were prepared by the LED light source at different intensities. …”
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A Novel Approach for Fabricating LaMnO3 Thin Films Using Combined Microwave Combustion and Pulsed Electron Deposition Techniques by Thi Ha Tran, Thi Trung Anh Tang, Nguyen Hai Pham, Thanh Cong Bach, Cong Doanh Sai, Quang Hoa Nguyen, Van Vu Le, Hoang Nam Nguyen, Quoc Khoa Doan, Trong Tam Nguyen, Viet Bau Le, Khac Hieu Ho, Viet Tuyen Nguyen

“…LaMnO3 (LMO) nanopowder was synthesized by the microwave combustion method using glycine and nitrate salts of La and Mn as precursors. The as-prepared LMO powder was pressed at high pressure and annealed at 1000°C for 8 hours to make a target for thin film deposition. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Graphene Oxide-Modified Bi2WO6 and Its Use as Photocatalyst by Xiaoyue Hu, Xiangchao Meng, Zisheng Zhang

“…A Bi2WO6 photocatalyst modified with graphene was synthesized in a two-step template-free hydrothermal process. The prepared samples were characterized to explore their properties. …”
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Educational Simulation Videos for Performing Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta by Sung Wook Chang, Dong Hun Kim, Ye Rim Chang

“…Herein, we share simulation video clips, including those of a vascular circuit model for simulation; sheath preparation; long guidewire and balloon catheter preparation; ultrasound-guided arterial access; sheath insertion or upsizing; and balloon positioning, inflation, and migration. …”
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Diminished nitroprusside-induced relaxation of inflamed colonic smooth muscle in mice by J. D. van Bergeijk, H. van Westreenen, P. Adhien, F. J. Zijlstra

“…However, this relaxation was markedly reduced in inflamed proximal preparations , associated with a diminished cGMP contents .…”
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Adsorption Isotherms of Mucin on Granules Containing Chitosan Microspheres by Classius F. da Silva, Fernanda Martins, Maria Helena A. Santana

“…The effect of the excipients used for the preparation of granules containing chitosan microspheres on the adsorption of the muco-polysaccharide mucin was studied. …”
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Photodegradation of Methyl Green by Nickel-Dimethylglyoxime/ZSM-5 Zeolite as a Heterogeneous Catalyst by Alireza Nezamzadeh-Ejhieh, Zahra Shams-Ghahfarokhi

“…Ni-DMG/ZSM-5 zeolite was prepared by ion exchange and complexation procedures. …”
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UV Dose Governs UV-Polymerized Polyacrylamide Hydrogel Modulus by Saahil Sheth, Era Jain, Amin Karadaghy, Sana Syed, Hunter Stevenson, Silviya P. Zustiak

“…Polyacrylamide (PAA) hydrogels have become a widely used tool whose easily tunable mechanical properties, biocompatibility, thermostability, and chemical inertness make them invaluable in many biological applications, such as cell mechanosensitivity studies. Currently, preparation of PAA gels involves mixtures of acrylamide, bisacrylamide, a source of free radicals, and a chemical stabilizer. …”
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Synthesis of Zirconia Nanoparticles and Their Ameliorative Roles as Additives Concrete Structures by Masoud Negahdary, Amir Habibi-Tamijani, Asadollah Asadi, Saeid Ayati

“…The experimental mixtures were prepared 0.125, 0.25, 0.5 and 2.0% ZrO2 Nps/cement by weight. …”
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Investigation on the Deterioration Mechanism of Recycled Plaster by Zhixin Li, Kaidong Xu, Jiahui Peng, Jina Wang, Xianwei Ma, Jishou Niu

“…In addition, the deterioration properties are caused by unsuitable temperature of preparation, loose structure, and large average pore diameter in hardened R-P as well.…”
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Teaching materials to improve the teaching of Clinical Pharmacology by Liset Jiménez Fernández, Zoila Armada Esmoris, Laura Adalys Guillen León, Juan Miguel Chala Tandrón, Melba Zayas González, Alianys Izaguirre Artiles

“…Results: due to the poor results obtained in the Clinical Pharmacology subject, materials consisting of 32 digital presentations and 28 audios on the different topics were prepared for the students' preparation. Conclusions: to improve the teaching of Clinical Pharmacology in the medical profession, teaching materials have been developed which have been satisfactorily evaluated by the specialists in guiding the students in their learning activity.…”
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Protocol for semisynthesis of histone H4 with site-specific modifications using irreversible sortase-mediated ligation by Yihang Xiao, Kun Zou, Mingxuan Wu

“…We describe steps for solid-phase peptide synthesis of H4R40C(1–42), recombinant expression and purification of H4(41–102), expression and purification of eSrt(2A-9), and preparation of acrylamidine. We then detail procedures for SML of histone H4. …”
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Experimental investigation of the mechanical properties of Alfas stone by Konstas N. Kaklis, Stelios P. Mavrigiannakis, Zach G. Agioutantis, Emmanouil K. Steiakakis, Foteini K. Stathogianni

“…Different sets of cylindrical specimens and circular discs were prepared by varying their geometry in order to examine the size effect on the respective strength values. …”
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Synthesis of a One-Dimensional Coordination Polymer of Nickel(II) Complex with a β-Oxodithioester Ligand by Ricardo Rosas-Reyes, Yasmi Reyes-Ortega, T. Jesus Morales-Juarez, Virginia Gómez-Vidales, Ivan García-Orozco

“…Bis-[methyl-1-hydroxy-1-cyclopentene-2-dithiocarboxylate-O,S]nickel(II) 1 was prepared starting from methyl 2-hydroxycyclopent-1-encarbodithioate ligand (CPDT) and Ni(II), and catena-[(μ2-4,4′-Bipyril)-bis-(methyl-2-hydroxy-1-cyclopentene-2-dithiocarboxylate-O,S)]nickel(ΙΙ) 2 was prepared in good yields from 1 plus 4,4′-bipyridyl (bpy) by shish-kebab methodology. …”
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Minimally Invasive Laminate Veneers: Clinical Aspects in Treatment Planning and Cementation Procedures by R. K. Morita, M. F. Hayashida, Y. M. Pupo, G. Berger, R. D. Reggiani, E. A. G. Betiol

“…Thus, clinicians should be aware that the preparation for laminate veneers remains within enamel, to ensure the bond strength and avoid or minimize the occurrence of postoperative sensitivity.…”
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