What is Phase II NPDES? by Mark W. Clark

“… The Phase II program expands Phase I by requiring additional operators of MS4s in urban areas, and most industries and operators of small construction sites, to implement programs and practices to control polluted stormwater runoff through the use of NPDES permits. …”
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UF/IFAS Strawberries beyond the USA: A Success Story from Egypt by Fahiem EL-Borai, Vance M. Whitaker

“…The target audience of this new 6-page publication of the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department includes those involved in the strawberry industry as well as the general public. Written by Fahiem EL-Borai and Vance M. …”
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Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Anthurium by Jianjun Chen, Dennis B. McConnell, Richard J. Henny, Kelly C. Everitt

“… The intent of this article is to describe common species and cultivars in the foliage plant industry, provide guidelines for their culture and interior use, and list physiological problems that may be encountered during production and interiorscape use. …”
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Pathogenicity, Host Responses and Implications for Management of Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O157:H7 Infection by Nathan K Ho, Aleah C Henry, Kathene Johnson-Henry, Philip M Sherman

“…Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli serotype O157:H7 is a food- and waterborne pathogen that causes significant morbidity and mortality in both developing and industrialized nations. The present review focuses on the history, epidemiology and evolution of the pathogen; provides a mechanistic overview of major virulence factors (including Shiga toxins, locus of enterocyte effacement pathogenicity island and pO157 plasmid); discusses host immune responses to infection; considers available animal models; and provides an overview of current and potential future management considerations.…”
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Impacts of the CSR strategies of technology companies on performance and competitiveness by Juan Andrés Bernal-Conesa, Antonio Juan Briones-Peñalver, Carmen de Nieves-Niet

“…This study used structural equation modelling to analyse and investigate the adoption of corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies by the Spanish technology industry and the impacts of these strategies on technology companies’ performance and competitiveness. …”
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Production of Miscanthus x giganteus for Biofuel by John Erickson, Curtis Rainbolt, Yoana Newman, Lynn Sollenberger, Zane Helsel

“…The bioenergy industry has primarily used Miscanthus for combustion in power plants. …”
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Rapid Reduction of Alkenes and Alkynes over Pd Nanoparticles Supported on Sulfonated Porous Carbon by Arash Shokrolahi, Abbas Zali, Kamal Ghani

“…A novel method has been introduced for rapid reduction of alkenes and alkynes, which may be attractive for chemical industries. This method has some advantages such as simplicity and low cost of reactants. …”
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Education system as an element of innovaf tion system by L. P. Kleeva, I. V. Kleev

“…The key role of education in organizing the interaction between science and industry, and in formation of innovation infrastructure is substantiated. …”
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What is Phase II NPDES? by Mark W. Clark

“… The Phase II program expands Phase I by requiring additional operators of MS4s in urban areas, and most industries and operators of small construction sites, to implement programs and practices to control polluted stormwater runoff through the use of NPDES permits. …”
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Clinical Trials in Chronic Liver Disease - What Do They Achieve? by Jenny Heathcote

“…The past 30 years have seen rapid growth in the number of clinical trials in liver disease; due mostly to effective drug discovery programs by the pharmaceutical industry. The advantages associated with therapeutic trials in chronic liver disease, or any other disease for that matter, go far beyond potential benefit to the individual patient, other beneficiaries include the treating physician, the sponsoring agency and their investors, the institution/university and the general public. …”
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The Theory of Practice and the Development of Ambidexterity in Software Innovation Process by Adriano Olímpio Tonelli, André Luiz Zambalde, Mozar José de Brito, Paulo Henrique de Souza Bermejo

“…Qualitative data were collected from a longitudinal approach throughout the development of an innovative software solution for the mining industry. The results show that process of becoming ambidextrous is based on three stages that reflect the relationships between logics and actions: generation of initial conflicts, reaction to conflicts and stabilization via logic-action dynamics.…”
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Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata ‘Bostoniensis’) by William Schall, Heqiang Huo, Jianjun Chen

“… ‘Bostoniensis’, or Boston fern, is a popular sword fern variety that is one of the most important foliage crops in the ornamental plant industry. This 5-page article describes common Boston fern cultivars, provides guidelines for their culture and interior use, and lists physiological problems that may be encountered during production and interiorscape use. …”
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Expression and Characterization of Coprothermobacter proteolyticus Alkaline Serine Protease by Tanveer Majeed, Romana Tabassum, William J. Orts, Charles C. Lee

“…Thus, the C. proteolyticus protease has potential applications in industries such as the detergent market.…”
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«Peaceful Atom» – from the XXth to the XXI century: from the weapons of mass destruction to the driver of the massive progress by M. V. Zharkikh

“…The article is dedicated to the progress-analysis of the development of one of the most promising fields of economy and industry of Russia as well as many other states of the world – the atomic energy sector. …”
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Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata ‘Bostoniensis’) by William Schall, Heqiang Huo, Jianjun Chen

“… ‘Bostoniensis’, or Boston fern, is a popular sword fern variety that is one of the most important foliage crops in the ornamental plant industry. This 5-page article describes common Boston fern cultivars, provides guidelines for their culture and interior use, and lists physiological problems that may be encountered during production and interiorscape use. …”
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Biology and Management of Doveweed (Murdannia nudiflora) in Ornamental Crop Production by Yuvraj Khamare, Chris Marble, Nathan Boyd, Shawn Steed

“…This new 5-page article is written for green industry professionals and others to aid in the identification and management of doveweed in and around ornamental plants. …”
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Selecting the Right Type of Educational Experience for Your Agritourism Operation by Joy N. Rumble, Kathryn Stofer, Hoda Manafian

“… Agritourism has become a way for consumers to experience agriculture and for the industry to increase agricultural awareness. This 4-page document will help guide you toward selecting the right type of educational experience for your agritourism operation. …”
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Interfacial reactions between solid Ni and liquid Sn-Zn alloys by Gandova V.

“…The limitation of the harmful lead-containing solders used in the electronics and other industry applications change lead with another metals. …”
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THE PROBLEMS OF RETAIL ELECTRICITY MARKET COMPETITION DEVELOPMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION by O. Mozgovaya

“…The challenge of the development of the retail electricity markets competition in order to improve the efficiency of electric power industry in Russia has considered. The modern Russian retail electricity markets model does not provide the adequate level of competition in retail energy sales sector has revealed. …”
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A review on rules for examination of licensing criteria for producing foods for special medical purpose in China by Lei Wu, Lantian Zhang, Yan Zhang

“…This study has important value and historical significance for promoting the development of Chinese enterprises and industries of foods for special medical purposes. Keywords: Review, Foods for special medical purposes, Criteria of production, Examination of licensing…”
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