Microbial Profiles of Rhizosphere and Bulk Soil Microbial Communities of Biofuel Crops Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) and Jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.) by Doongar R. Chaudhary, Jyotisna Saxena, Nicola Lorenz, Linda K. Dick, Richard P. Dick

“…Irrespective of plant type, rhizosphere soil contained a significantly (P<0.05) higher abundance of saturated PLFAs (16:0, 18:0, 20:0), actinomycetes (10Me17:0), and fungal (18:2ω6, 9c) PLFAs compared to bulk soil; whereas bulk soil had higher abundance of saturated (14:0), Gram-negative (16:1ω9c, 16:1ω5c, 16:1ω7c), and 18:1ω9c PLFAs compared to rhizosphere soil. …”
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Inhibition and evasion of neutrophil microbicidal responses by Legionella longbeachae by Hannah E. Hanford, Christopher T. D. Price, Silvia Uriarte, Yousef Abu Kwaik

“…Bacterial degradation within neutrophils is mediated by the fusion of microbicidal granules to pathogen-containing phagosomes and the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by the phagocyte NADPH oxidase complex. …”
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Emerging biofilm formation and disinfectant susceptibility of ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae by Hanan S. Khalefa, Amany A. Arafa, Dalia Hamza, Khaled A. Abd El-Razik, Zeinab Ahmed

“…The study demonstrated that disinfectants containing peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide are highly effective against ESBL-producing K. pneumoniae. …”
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Sorption Characteristics and Chromatographic Separation of 90Y3+ from 90Sr2+ from Aqueous Media by Chelex-100 (Anion Ion Exchange) Packed Column by Mohammad S. El-Shahawi, Hassan Alwael, Abdulaziz A. Alsibaai, Abdelgany Hamza, Faisal K. Algethami, Fatmah M. Alshareef, Sanaa H. El-Khouly, Neven Eweda

“…Hence, a selective separation of Y3+ from its parent 90Sr2+ has been established based upon percolation of the aqueous solution of Y3+ and Sr2+ ions containing acetic acid at pH 1-2 through Chelex-100 sorbent packed column at a 2 mL min−1 flow rate. …”
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Establishment of an Experimental Procedure for Preparing Trial Serum Samples for the Specific Serodiagnosis of Toxocara canis for External Quality Assessment Schemes by Quang Huy Vu, Diep Tuan Tran, Phu Manh Sieu Tran, Van Chuong Le, Thi Diem Phuc Huynh, Quang Sang Bui

“…The collected serum samples to contain anti-Toxocara canis antibodies were screened by ELISA and confirmed by Western blotting. …”
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Potential transmission test of GP25 vaccine in normal flora bacteria of common carp culture media by Sri Nuryati, , Alimuddin, Ayu Dhita Juliadiningtyas

“…The results of this research showed that there was no bacteria contained plasmid bearing gen GP25.   Keywords: DNA vaccines, common carp, vaccine safety     ABSTRAK   Koi herpesvirus (KHV) merupakan virus yang menginfeksi ikan mas dan koi Cyprinus carpio. …”
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Discovery and characterization of complete genomes of 38 head-tailed proviruses in four predominant phyla of archaea by Tianqi Xu, Yimin Ni, Hailing Li, Shuang Wu, Shuling Yan, Lanming Chen, Yongxin Yu, Yongjie Wang

“…The proviruses were found to contain diverse genes that were involved in distinct adaptation strategies of viruses to hosts. …”
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Molecular Characterization and Clinical Characteristics of m5C-Based RNA Methylation in Spinal Cord Injury: Validated by qPCR by Liang Cao, Wen Jun Pi, Qiang Zhang, Qing Li

“…We found that the m5C-related genes, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) methyltransferase1 (Dnmt1), methyl-CpG binding domain protein 2 (Mbd2), ubiquitin-like with PHD and ring finger domains 1 (Uhrf1), uracil-N-glycosylase (Ung), and zinc finger and BTB(brica-brac, tramtrack, and broad) domain containing 38 (Zbtb38) had high expression, and zinc finger and BTB domain containing 4 (Zbtb4) had low expression in SCI. …”
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Genome-wide identification of CAMTA gene family in teak (Tectona grandis) and functional characterization of TgCAMTA1 and TgCAMTA3 in cold tolerance by Wenlong Zhou, Jian Du, Runjie Jiao, Xianbang Wang, Tiansong Fang, Guihua Huang

“…Furthermore, the promoter region contained various cis-acting elements related to light, hormone, and abiotic stress responses. …”
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The complete mitochondrial genome of Gyrodactylus pseudorasborae (Platyhelminthes: Monogenea) with a phylogeny of Gyrodactylidae parasites by Xinyi Zeng, Ye Li, Yang Liu, Yaoying Chen, Yajing Liu, Mengwei Song, Tao Chen

“…Abstract Background Gyrodactylus von Nordmann, 1832, a genus of viviparous parasites within the family Gyrodactylidae, contains one of the largest nominal species in the world. …”
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Assessing the Suitability of Snail-Shell Powder as a Partial Replacement of Cement in Concrete Production. by Mukundane, Ivan

“…Their pozzolanic composition was done and found to contain elements such as Calcium-Oxide 85.413%m/m, Iron (iii) oxide 0.406%m/m, Silicon dioxide 8.561%m/m, Potassium oxide 0.212%m/m, Aluminum oxide as 4.250%m/m, Manganese(ii) oxide 0.308%m/m, Phosphorous pent oxide 0.002%m/m, Titanium oxide 0.015%m/m. …”
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Kabale University Policy on Promoting Staff Academic Growth and Professional Development by Kabale University

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Étude de trois grands tonneaux mis au jour à Reims/Durocortorum (Marne) : le savoir-faire des tonneliers antiques by Pierre Mille, Philippe Rollet

“…Their manufacture, their use as wine containers and their reuse have been dated using dendrochronology and the study of pottery contained in the fillings, to between the second half of the 1st c. …”
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Cr(III),Mn(II),Fe(III),Co(II),Ni(II),Cu(II) and Zn(II) Complexes with Diisobutyldithiocarbamato Ligand by Mohammad Tarique

“…The synthesis of sulphur and nitrogen containing dithiocarbamato ligand derived from diisobutylamine as well as its coordination compounds with 3d series transition metals is presented. …”
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Earliest Results in the Use of Activated Composite Membranes for the Transport of Silver Ions from Aqueous Solutions by Yucundo Mendoza-Tolentino, Carlos Andrés Galán-Vidal, Giaan Arturo Álvarez-Romero, M. T. Ramírez-Silva, Ma. Elena Páez-Hernández

“…This paper presents the results concerning the first use of activated composite membranes (ACMs) for the facilitated transport of silver ions containing di-(2-ethylhexyl)-dithiophosphoric acid (DTPA) as the carrier. …”
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Fabrication, Modification, and Emerging Applications of TiO2 Nanotube Arrays by Electrochemical Synthesis: A Review by Jian-Ying Huang, Ke-Qin Zhang, Yue-Kun Lai

“…It has been fabricated by a facile electrochemical anodization in electrolytes containing small amounts of fluoric ions. In combination with our research work, we review the recent progress of the new research achievements of TNAs on the preparation processes, forming mechanism, and modification. …”
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Realization of the Evristic Combination Methods by Means of Computer Graphics by S. A. Novoselov, N. P. Ivanova

“…For developing their creative abilities the author recommends introducing the heuristic combination methods, applied for engineering creativity facilitation; associative-synectic technology; and computer graphics tools. The paper contains the comparative analysis of the main heuristic method operations and the computer graphics redactor in creating a visual composition. …”
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Penetrating sacral injury with a metallic pipe: a case report and literature review by Mahnjeong Ha, Kyoung Hyup Nam, Jae Hun Kim, In Ho Han

“…We encountered a case of sacral injury in which a long metallic pipe penetrated from the anus into the lower back of a patient. Since the pelvis contains various organs, management of a penetrating injury requires multidisciplinary treatment involving several medical specialties. …”
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Synthesis and Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Some New 5-(2-Methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-amine Derivatives by Anand R. Saundane, Vaijinath A. Verma, Vijaykumar T. Katkar

“…In general compounds containing chloro and methyl substituent exhibited better antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.…”
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Thiol-Functionalized Mesoporous Carbons as Adsorbents of Heavy-Metal Ions by Katarzyna Michalak-Zwierz, Karolina Gdula, Katarzyna Tyszczuk-Rotko, Witold Zawadzki, Andrzej Dąbrowski, Mariusz Barczak

“…Ordered mesoporous carbon has been obtained by hard templating using SBA-15 and subsequently, oxidized (by treatment with ammonium persulphate) and thiol-functionalized (by treatment with thiol-contained polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane). Pristine and thiol-functionalized carbons were characterized by nitrogen adsorption, X-ray diffractometry, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy and tested for their ability to adsorb bivalent heavy-metal ions (Cd, Cu, Pb, Zn) from the aqueous solutions. …”
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