Classification of Beef, Goat, and Pork using GLCM Texture-Based Backpropagation Neural Network by Irma Saraswati, Rian Fahrizal, Anugrah Nuur Fauzan, Muchtar Ali Setyo Yudono

“…This research aims to create a classification system for various meat types (beef, goat, and pork) using the Gray Level Co-occurrence Matrix (GLCM) for extracting texture features, followed by classification through a Backpropagation Neural Network (BPNN). …”
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Optimal Control Strategies for the Infectiology of Brucellosis by Nkuba Nyerere, Livingstone S. Luboobi, Saul C. Mpeshe, Gabriel M. Shirima

“…Brucellosis is a zoonotic infection caused by Gram-negative bacteria of genus Brucella. The disease is of public health, veterinary, and economic significance in most of the developed and developing countries. …”
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effect of tapioca starch concentration on mechanical properties of Sansevieria Trifasciata fiber-reinforced composites by Misbakh, Edi Widodo, Iis Siti Aisyah, Syahruddin, Nur Haizal Ariffin

“…The tapioca starch concentrations were 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50%, with a total matrix mass of 50 grams. Mechanical properties were evaluated through tensile tests (ASTM-D3039) and bending tests (ASTM-D790). …”
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Efficacy of Rg1-Oil Adjuvant on Inducing Immune Responses against Bordetella bronchiseptica in Rabbits by Xiao Chenwen, Ji Quanan, Huang Yee, Liu Yan, Wang Jiaoyu, Wei Qiang, Qiao Litao, Nan Li, Bao Guolian

“…Bordetella bronchiseptica (B. bronchiseptica) is an obligately aerobic, oxidase- and catalase-positive, nonfermentative Gram-negative coccobacillus. This study is aimed at examining the immune effects of Rg1, Rg1 plus oil, and other common adjuvants on inactivated B. bronchiseptica vaccine in rabbits. …”
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Nocardia thailandica Brain Abscess in an Immunocompromised Patient by Muhammad Effendi, Samad Tirmizi, Dayna McManus, Anita J. Huttner, David R. Peaper, Jeffrey E. Topal

“…Based on susceptibilities, the patient was treated with IV ceftriaxone 2 grams daily for five months. The patient demonstrated clinical and radiological improvement which persisted to 7 months after initiation of therapy. …”
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Unusual Manifestation of Vitamin K Deficiency, Nodular Purpura: A Case Series by Sumedha Ballal, J. P Prathibha, Althea V. Pinto, Sanjanaa Srinivasa, Mary Augustine

“…All four children presented with asymptomatic bluish–gray nodules, along with symptoms of hepatic dysfunction. …”
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MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF CARBAPENEM RESISTANT KLEBSIELLA PNEUMONIAE AT A TERTIARY CARE LABORATORY IN KERALA, INDIA by Swapna C. Senan, Jithu Paul Jacob, Ramani Bhai

“…Klebsiella pneumoniae are aerobic and Gram-negative bacilli found in the gastrointestinal tract of humans and other animals and also as saprophytes in soil. …”
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First Case of Respiratory Infection in Rabbits Caused by <i>Alcaligenes faecalis</i> in Romania by Vlad Iorgoni, Ionica Iancu, Ionela Popa, Alexandru Gligor, Gabriel Orghici, Bogdan Sicoe, Corina Badea, Cristian Dreghiciu, Călin Pop, Timea Bochiș, Janos Degi, Luminita Costinar, Corina Pascu, Viorel Herman

“…<i>Alcaligenes faecalis</i> is a Gram-negative, obligate aerobic bacillus commonly found in environmental settings, particularly in soil and water, as well as within the intestinal microbiota of humans and various animal species. …”
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Conjugation of LasR Quorum-Sensing Inhibitors with Ciprofloxacin Decreases the Antibiotic Tolerance of P. aeruginosa Clinical Strains by Daria Bortolotti, Claudio Trapella, Alessandra Bragonzi, Paolo Marchetti, Vinicio Zanirato, Andrea Alogna, Valentina Gentili, Carlo Cervellati, Giuseppe Valacchi, Mariangela Sicolo, Giulia Turrin, Anna Fantinati, Dario Di Luca, Roberta Rizzo

“…Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a Gram-negative bacterium that commonly infects subjects with weakened immune system causing deadly infections above all at pulmonary level. …”
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Listeria monocytogenes Meningoencephalitis and Cerebral Abscess in a Heart Transplant Recipient by Paul C. Adjei

“…Lumbar puncture revealed elevated opening pressure, CSF neutrophilic pleocytosis, and elevated CSF protein and lactate but negative gram stain and cultures. First-line agent for Listeria meningoencephalitis is ampicillin. …”
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Analysis of Concrete Dam Deformation Prediction Based on the ResNet-GRU-SGWO Model by Ning Ma, Xiubo Niu, Xunhui Chen, Wenxiu Wei, Ye Zhang, Xinyu Kang, Wen Zhong, Jing Wu

“…During the prediction process, the sanitized gray wolf optimizer (SGWO) algorithm adjusts the parameters, further enhancing the prediction accuracy and performance of the model. …”
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The Prevalance and Helminth Infection Degree of Gastrointestinal in Layer Duck Located in Keper and Markolak Kramat Village District of Bangkalan Regency of Bangkalan by Ana Amaliah, Indah Norma Triana, Poedji Hastutiek, Setiawan Koesdarto, Lucia Tri Suwanti, Soeharsono Soeharsono

“…Sampel feses diperiksa dengan metode sedimentasi dan metode apung kemudian dilanjutkan dengan menghitung telur cacing per gram tinja dengan metode Mc Master. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa 22,9% (8/35) itik petelur di Dusun Keper terinfeksi oleh Capillaria sp., dan Echinostoma revolutum, dengan rata-rata derajat infeksi sebsar 52,50 ± 41,662, sedangkan 31,4% (11/35) itik petelur di Dusun Markolak terinfeksi oleh Capillaria sp., Echinostoma revolutum, dan cacing dari kelas cestoda, dengan rata-rata derajat infeksi sebesar 155,45 ± 166,395. …”
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PBP-2 Negative Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus schleiferi Bacteremia from a Prostate Abscess: An Unusual Occurrence by Chandni Merchant, Daphne-Dominique Villanueva, Ishan Lalani, Margaret Eng, Yong Kang

“…Our patient had a history of recurrent UTIs and subsequent PA resulting in S. schleiferi bacteremia in contrast to gram negative bacteremia commonly associated with UTI. …”
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Efficacy of anthelmintics against nematodes in naturally infected free range ducks by Ausraful Islam, Anisuzzaman, Shankar Majumder, Mohammad Atiqul Islam, Abul Kalam Mohammad Arifur Rabbi, Mohammad Hafezur Rahman

“…Ducks were divided into four treatment groups with five replications. Eggs per gram of faeces (epg) were calculated on pre-treatment and on day 7^th, 14^th, 21^st and 30^th post-treatment. …”
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Novel Insights into the Nobilamide Family from a Deep-Sea <i>Bacillus</i>: Chemical Diversity, Biosynthesis and Antimicrobial Activity Towards Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria by Vincenza Casella, Gerardo Della Sala, Silvia Scarpato, Carmine Buonocore, Costanza Ragozzino, Pietro Tedesco, Daniela Coppola, Giovanni Andrea Vitale, Donatella de Pascale, Fortunato Palma Esposito

“…TL-119 and nobilamide S1 exhibited potent antibiotic activity against various multidrug-resistant <i>Staphylococcus</i> strains and other Gram-positive pathogens, including the foodborne pathogen <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i>. …”
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An Advanced Otsu Method Integrated with Edge Detection and Decision Tree for Crack Detection in Highway Transportation Infrastructure by Haihang Han, Hanyu Deng, Qiao Dong, Xingyu Gu, Tianjie Zhang, Yangyang Wang

“…In the traditional pavement image segmentation, due to the small area of the pavement cracks, the gray level of crack pixels only accounts for a very small portion in the grayscale histogram, making it difficult to segment. …”
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Exploring Antibacterial Properties of Marine Sponge-Derived Natural Compounds: A Systematic Review by Cintia Cristina Santi Martignago, Camila de Souza Barbosa, Homero Garcia Motta, Beatriz Soares-Silva, Erica Paloma Maso Lopes Peres, Lais Caroline Souza e Silva, Mirian Bonifácio, Karolyne dos Santos Jorge Sousa, Amanda Sardeli Alqualo, Júlia Parisi, Olivier Jordan, Ana Claudia Muniz Renno, Anna Caroline Campos Aguiar, Viorica Patrulea

“…This systematic review examines recent advancements in identifying new sponge-derived compounds with antimicrobial activity, specifically targeting <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>, a prevalent Gram-negative pathogen with the highest incidence rates in clinical settings. …”
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Stray dogs as carriers of E. coli resistant strains for the retracted and re-emerged antibiotic colistin, based on the mcr-1 gene presence by Ioannis Tsakmakidis, Anastasia Parisi, Dimitrios K. Papadopoulos, Maria V. Alvanou, Konstantinos V. Papageorgiou, Evanthia Petridou, Ioannis A. Giantsis

“…Reports of resistance to colistin, an antibiotic that is considered a last resort drug against resistant Gram-negative bacteria, have been increasing over the last years. …”
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Evaluation of the Anti-Inflammatory and Antinociceptive Effects of the Essential Oil from Leaves of Xylopia laevigata in Experimental Models by João Carlos C. Queiroz, Ângelo R. Antoniolli, Lucindo J. Quintans-Júnior, Renan G. Brito, Rosana S. S. Barreto, Emmanoel V. Costa, Thanany B. da Silva, Ana Paula Nascimento Prata, Waldecy de Lucca, Jackson R. G. S. Almeida, Julianeli T. Lima, Jullyana S. S. Quintans

“…The EOX showed c-Fos label in the olfactory bulb, piriform cortex, and periaqueductal gray. Acute administration of EOX exhibited a significant (P<0.01 or P<0.001) anti-inflammatory profile in the carrageenan-induced peritonitis and by the carrageenan-induced hindpaw edema tests in mice. …”
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“I’m Seeing Dead People”: A Case Report on Salicylate Poisoning in a Patient with Hallucinations by Jessica Meyers, Sean McCormick, Phillip D. Levy, Michael J. Twiner

“…Case Report: We describe the case of an accidental, sub-chronic overdose (up to 7.5 grams/day for multiple weeks; ~75 milligrams/kilogram/day) that resulted in predominantly neurological symptoms (ie, tinnitus and hallucinations, including the patient reporting “seeing dead people”) but without the more typical findings classically associated with salicylate toxicity. …”
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