Community-Acquired Pneumonia and Empyema Caused by Citrobacter koseri in an Immunocompetent Patient by Miguel Angel Ariza-Prota, Ana Pando-Sandoval, Marta García-Clemente, Ramón Fernández, Pere Casan

“…Citrobacter species, belonging to the family Enterobacteriaceae, are environmental organisms commonly found in soil, water, and the intestinal tracts of animals and humans. …”
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Changes of pH in β-Lactoglobulin and β-Casein Solutions during High Pressure Treatment by Karsten Olsen, Bo B. Jespersen, Vibeke Orlien

“…The limited tertiary structure of β-casein could allow exposure of all amino acids; thus the increase of pH can be caused by binding of water protons resulting in an increase of hydroxide ions. …”
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Anal Incontinence after Anterior Rectum Resection in Cancer Patients by O. I. Kit, E. N. Kolesnikov, M. A. Averkin, S. V. Sanamyants, A. V. Snezhko

“…An assessment of the retention function was performed by sphincterometry using a manometric complex with a nonperfusion water-filling sensor according to the generally accepted method.Results. …”
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Barrancas de Barrujón (Toledo, España, 2019) by Íñigo Yvorra

“…This setting is special because of the reddish color-scheme of the astonishing scarp, which can reach 120 m, is in contrast with the water of the Tajo reservoir, creating a valuable landscape that can remind us vaguely of the Grand Canyon in Colorado. …”
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Acetylated distarch adipate quinoa starch in tomato ketchup: Modification process and functional charactristics by Seyed Mehdi Zakeri, Mazdak Alimi, Shirin Shokoohi, Seyed-Ahmad Shahidi

“…Quinoa starch samples with different adipic acid/acetic anhydride ratios (ADA), pHs and reaction times were evaluated upon their physicochemical characteristics and effect of the selected sample on rheological/textural properties of ketchup formulation was investigated. Swelling power, water holding capacity, peak viscosity and enthalpy of the modified starch at ADA:2%, pH:9 and Time:120 min significantly (p < 0.05) increased indicating the formation of crosslinks as well as stable three-dimensional gel networks. …”
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Three Cases of West Nile Encephalitis over an Eight-Day Period at a Downtown Los Angeles Community Hospital by Adam Puchalski, Antonio K. Liu, Byron Williams

“…All three patients live within four to six miles from the hospital and do not live or work in an environment favorable to mosquitoes including shallow bodies of standing water, abandoned tires, or mud ruts. All the patients were Hispanic. …”
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Cyclic CO2 storage operation driven entirely by geothermal power by Nan Tai, Xiaolin Bao, Ian Gates

“…This study explores a system using six horizontal wells for cyclic CO2 injection and hot water extraction in the Basal Cambrian Sandstone Unit, Canada by using detailed geothermal modelling. …”
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High-Temperature Performance and Multiscale Damage Mechanisms of Hollow Cellulose Fiber-Reinforced Concrete by Liping Guo, Wenxiao Zhang, Wei Sun, Bo Chen, Yafan Liu

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A New Method of Edge Crack Suppression in the Rolling Process of Magnesium Alloy Sheet and Study on the Method of Cathodic Protection by Xintao Li, Yanchun Zhu, Haibin Li, Yong Niu, Chenglong Yang

“…Usually in the process, the edge cracking is caused by the great temperature difference between the edge and the center of the alloy plate and the corrosion is by water in air. The method uses hot air wrapped around the plate to perfectly prevent edge cracking and corrosion. …”
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Optimizing energy efficiency and lighting in residential villas: A holistic approach using renewable energy and smart technologies by Ouhadou Malika, El Boukili Abderrahman, Benami Abdellah, Messaoudi Choukri

“…A comprehensive analysis of the photovoltaic system is conducted alongside precise architectural modelling and simulations of the interior lighting and solar water heater system. Additionally, the effectiveness of motion detectors in optimizing interior lighting to reduce energy consumption is examined, and solar lamps are integrated for the villa’s exterior lighting to promote sustainability. …”
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Application of real options valuation in nuclear energy systems by Abdollah Arasteh

“…The present implementation of economies of scale has led to the development of a Light Water Reactor (LWR) design that lacks the ability to assess the strategic advantage and economic potential of contemporary nuclear systems. …”
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Comparative study of land capability and land suitability for pepper plants (Piper nigrum L.) on karst and non-karst area in Pacitan Regency by Rahayu, Herawati Aktavia, Herdiyansyah Ganjar, Purwanto, Suyana Jaka, Adinda Friscilia Viska

“…Land suitability for pepper is also the same, as marginal suitability (S3) with the limiting factors being the availability of water, very low available P nutrients, and the rate of erosion. …”
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Identifying Large- and Small-Scale Habitat Characteristics of Monarch Butterfly Migratory Roost Sites with Citizen Science Observations by Andrew K. Davis, Nathan P. Nibbelink, Elizabeth Howard

“…No one landcover type was directly associated with roost sites, although there was more open water near roost sites than around random sites. …”
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Microtensile Bond Strength of Self-Adhesive Luting Cements to Ceramics by Tomoko Abo, Shigeru Uno, Masahiro Yoshiyama, Toshimoto Yamada, Nobuhiro Hanada

“…Each 10 specimens were made according to the manufacturers’ instructions and stored in water at 37°C. After 24 hours, microtensile bond strength (μTBS) was measured. …”
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Comparative Effect of Grated Coconut (Cocos nucifera, L.) on the Characteristics of Ladu Cake by Risa Meutia Fiana, Novelina Novelina, Rezy Gusmita

“…Based on the chemical, physical and sensory characteristics of the comparison of Ladu cake products, the best product was obtained in the 10% dry grated coconut and 90% rice flour treatment with the characteristics of this treatment being 1.96% water content, 2.42% ash content, fat content 19.55%, protein content 7.56%, carbohydrate content 68.86%, crude fiber content 2.73%, and the average value of sensory analysis of aroma 3.70, color 4.07, texture 3.53 and taste 3.97. …”
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Roles, Responsibilities, and Functions of Village Health, Sanitation, and Nutrition Committees in India: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis by Sathish Rajaa, Senthilkumar Ramalingam, Maulik Chokashi, Tushar Mokashi

“…The included studies have showed that VHSNCs were involved health promotional activities such as formulation and implementation of village health plans, delivery of services through public distribution systems, ensuring safe drinking water and sanitary supervision, and identification and referral of malnourished children. …”
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Interactional Effect of the Influential Parameters on Seismic Behaviour of the Concrete Surface Tanks by Alirezar Hassanpour Yasaghi, Mazhar Fatahi, Seyed Mehdi Seyed Alizadeh

“…Euler–Lagrange view with optional mesh displacement has been used for modelling tank-water interaction. According to the obtained results from this modelling, soil beneath the tank and soil-structure interaction affect highly on seismic behaviour of the surface tanks. …”
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Experimental Research and Numerical Simulation on Gas-Liquid Separation Performance at High Gas Void Fraction of Helically Coiled Tube Separator by Yongxue Zhang, Chan Guo, Hucan Hou, Guomin Xue

“…The industrial removal process of the light hydrocarbon and water from wet natural gas can be simulated in laboratory with the independently designed helically coiled tube gas-liquid separator. …”
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Self-Assemblies of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes through Tunable Tethering of Pyrenes by Dextrin for Rapidly Chiral Sensing by Wei-Li Wei, Qiushui Chen, Haifang Li, Jin-Ming Lin

“…The Py-Dex-SWNTs assemblies were found to be significantly water-soluble because of the synergistic effect of dextrin chains and pyrene moieties. …”
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Regulation of eating quality, sensory aroma and 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline biosynthesis in fragrant rice through foliage application of aromatic compounds by Rajesh Chakraborty, Tuhin Suvra Roy, Jun-Ichi Sakagami

“…Results revealed significant effects of aromatic compound applications and/or rice varieties on grain eating qualities, sensory aroma and 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline, which were superior in Tulshimala and BRRI dhan34. α-Ketoglutaric acid and sodium selenite application improved water uptake ratio, amylose and amylopectin content, alkali spreading value, gel consistency, protein content, sensory aroma score, and kernel stickiness and tenderness of fragrant rice. …”
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