Evaluation of Commercial Disinfectants against Staphylococcus lentus and Micrococcus spp. of Poultry Origin by Otun Saha, Nadira Naznin Rakhi, Arif Istiaq, Israt Islam, Munawar Sultana, M. Anwar Hossain, Md. Mizanur Rahaman

“…Among test pathogens, M. aloeverae was the most sensitive to the disinfectants and the weakest biofilm producers, whereas 4/14 S. lentus and 1/5 M. luteus were strong biofilm producers, which may cause more reduction in the efficacy in environmental conditions. …”
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Green synthesis of Au-Pt bimetallic nanoparticels using Croton caudatus Geisel leaf extract and their biological studies by P.Vijaya Kumar, K.S. Pushpavalli, Baskaran Ganesh Kumar, S.Mary Jelastin Kala, K.S. Prakash

“…In accordance with study results, the synthesized nanomaterials had a strong cytotoxic effect on HeLa cancer cell lines, with an MTT assay IC50 value of 37.17 μg/ml/24 h.…”
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Acceptability of telemedicine for early surgical site infection diagnosis after cesarean delivery in rural Rwanda: a qualitative study by Laban Bikorimana, Eve Hiyori Estrada, Anne Niyigena, Robert Riviello, Fredrick Kateera, Bethany Hedt-Gauthier, Vincent K. Cubaka

“…While one CHW expressed reservations about implementing the intervention during COVID-19, the majority of CHWs and patients indicated strong acceptance, with some even preferring it. Conclusion These findings highlight the acceptance - from both caregivers and patients - of the photo-based telemedicine intervention in a resource-limited context, even amid crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Evaluation of the relatedness between the biofilm-associated genes and antimicrobial resistance among Acinetobacter baumannii isolates in the southwest Iran by Nafiseh Hosseinzadeh Shakib, Zahra Hashemizadeh, Abolfazl Rafati Zomorodi, Reza Khashei, Yeganeh Sadeghi, Abdollah Bazargani

“…A total of 98% of the isolates were capable of biofilm production, with 32% categorized as strong biofilm producers. The most frequently detected biofilm-associated genes included csuE (99%), bfmS (98%), ompA (97%), and pgaB (89%). …”
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The Association Between Occupational Smoke Exposures and the Prevalence of Eye and Respiratory Health Conditions Among Commercial Fish Smokers in Abuesi, Ghana: A Cross-Sectional S... by Charity Owusu, Albert Ofori, Frank Adusei-Mensah, Carl Halladay Abraham, Samuel Kyei, Reginald Quansah, David Kofi Essumang

“…Given the serious health risks tied to traditional fish smoking practices, this study strongly advocates for the implementation of improved smoking technologies, better ventilation systems, and comprehensive health education initiatives. …”
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Early Warning Simulation of Urban Vulnerability in Coal-Resource-Based Cities Based on System Dynamics by Dongmei Feng, Liang Wang, Xiumei Duan

“…Coal-resource-based cities, as one of the important types of typical resource-based cities in China, have strong characteristics of instability, sensitivity, and fragility, exhibiting a series of vulnerability features of the human-land system. …”
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PROMISE: Prognostic Radiomic Outcome Measurement in Acute Subdural Hematoma Evacuation Post-Craniotomy by Alexandru Guranda, Antonia Richter, Johannes Wach, Erdem Güresir, Martin Vychopen

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> Postoperative Δ surface area is, among other variables, a strong predictor of 30-day outcomes, while in multivariate analysis, preoperative Feret diameter remains the only independent predictor. …”
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Physical safety climate, safety practices and perceived well-being of informal solid waste collectors in the Cape Coast Metropolis by Samuel Maneen, Nkosi Nkosi Botha, Mustapha Amoadu, Edward Wilson Ansah

“…Results The results revealed that 40.8% of the workers perceived their work as high-risk due to low physical safety climate, and 41.7% exhibited poor safety practices while at work. There was also a strong positive relationship between perceived well-being, physical safety climate, and safety practices among the workers. …”
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Phenotypic diversity of bread wheat lines with introgressions from the diploid cereal Aegilops speltoides for technological properties of grain and f lour by L. V. Shchukina, I. F. Lapochkina, T. A. Pshenichnikova

“…Two lines (69/00i and 76/00i) showed a high flour strength and dough elasticity, characterizing the lines as strong and valuable in quality. These lines can be used for baking bread. …”
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The Role of Chinese Small and Medium TNCs in the Modernization of the National Economy by D. B. Kalashnikov

“…In developing countries SMFAs are represented by trade and manufacturing outlets within the “Belt and Road Initiative” They come after the infrastructural projects of large business, grouped in clusters, have strong coordination with other Chinese TNCs, and create Chinese GVCs. …”
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Bioassay-guided isolation and identification of antimutagenic compounds from Morina coulteriana and evaluation of its therapeutic potential by Jasbir Kour, Bashir Ahmad Lone, Amit Kumar, Bashir A. Ganai, Govind Yadav, Prasoon Gupta, Md.Niamat Ali, Seema Akbar

“…Conclusion: The findings of the present investigation clearly show that the plant M. coulteriana Royle has a strong antimutagenic potential. Its administration decreased the mutagenic load on the cells both in vitro and in vivo experiments Thus the present study provides a platform for the exploration of new plants with potential antimutagenic properties.…”
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Temporal variation of Manning roughness coefficient in furrow irrigation and its relationship with various field parameters by Hadi Rezaei Rad, Hamed Ebrahimian, Abdolmajid Liaghat, Fatemeh Khalaji, Mahshid Shabani Arani

“…Pearson and Kendall statistical tests revealed that the Manning roughness coefficient during the entire irrigation event was strongly correlated with advance time (r = 0.65, p < 0.01) and moderately correlated with inflow and outflow rates, as well as initial soil moisture and cross-sectional flow area. …”
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Positive impacts of typical desert photovoltaic scenarios in China on the growth and physiology of sand-adapted plants by Ruibing Meng, Ruibing Meng, Ruibing Meng, Zhongju Meng, Zhongju Meng, Zhongju Meng, Xiaomeng Ren, Jiale Cai, Jiale Cai, Jiale Cai, Xufang Tong, Xufang Tong, Xufang Tong

“…Notably, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and peroxidase (POD) activities were higher in all treated plants compared to those of CK, effectively removing O2− and providing H2O2 protection, thereby delaying plant senescence and demonstrating strong adaptability. Through membership function analysis, the plant’s tolerance levels at various positions around the PV panels ranked under panels &gt; before panels &gt; behind panels &gt; CK. …”
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Prognostic Significance of Admission CRP Levels as a Predictor of Mortality in Burn Patients by Maria Syed, Qaiser Jehangir, Ijaz Hussain Shah, Sana Shaukat Siddiqui, Sara Ishaq, Sarah Zaka

“…No significant differences were found in age and gender. A strong positive correlation was observed between total burn surface area and CRP at admission. …”
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Targeting of the HER2/HER3 signaling axis overcomes ligand‐mediated resistance to trastuzumab in HER2‐positive breast cancer by Satomi Watanabe, Kimio Yonesaka, Junko Tanizaki, Yoshikane Nonagase, Naoki Takegawa, Koji Haratani, Hisato Kawakami, Hidetoshi Hayashi, Masayuki Takeda, Junji Tsurutani, Kazuhiko Nakagawa

“…In contrast, trastuzumab/pertuzumab/patritumab triple treatment demonstrated potent anticancer efficacy, concomitant with strong repression of Akt. Finally, in heregulin‐expressing BT474‐HRG and JIMT‐1 xenograft models, the addition of pertuzumab and patritumab to trastuzumab also enhanced antitumor efficacy leading to tumor regression. …”
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Comparison of inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry and molybdenum blue colorimetry for total phosphorus determination in freshwater invertebrates. by Molly S Costanza-Robinson, Baker J Angstman, Qiting Cai, Charles Forbes, Julia S Keon, Shuyi Lin, Emma D Neill, Elizabeth G Peebles, Ella Roelofs, Eric K Moody

“…Total P in invertebrates determined using the two methods was strongly linearly correlated (r = 0.96) with a slope of 1.01. …”
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Association of Cardiovascular Autonomic Neuropathy and Distal Symmetric Polyneuropathy with All-Cause Mortality: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Orsolya E. Vági, Márk M. Svébis, Beatrix A. Domján, Anna E. Körei, Ildikó Istenes, Zsuzsanna Putz, Szilvia Mészáros, Noémi Hajdú, Magdolna Békeffy, Solomon Tesfaye, Péter Kempler, Viktor J. Horváth, Adam G. Tabák

“…Furthermore, we report a similarly strong association between DSPN and CAN and all-cause mortality in type 2 diabetes mellitus.…”
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Development of stepwise particle dosing algorithm in magnetic solution deposition to clarify maximum area fraction points by Yuki NAGASAKO, Ryo HAYASAKA, Takahiro OOMURA

“…When the strength of the applied magnetic field is increased, the magnetic moment of the particle is strongly restrained in the direction of the magnetic field. …”
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Dynamic Nonlinear and Residual Deformation Behaviors of the Fly Ash-Modified Loess by Qian Wang, Jun Wang, Xiumei Zhong, Haiping Ma, Xiaowei Xu

“…Fly ash mixed with loess can improve strength and reduce construction costs and environmental pollution. Moreover, it has strong economic and social benefits. This paper investigates the influence of fly ash on the dynamic properties of the modified loess through a series of dynamic triaxial tests of the fly ash modified loess with different fly ash contents. …”
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Exploring fetal growth patterns in the second trimester: insights from ultrasound measurements among the Minangkabau Ethnic Group in Indonesia by Yusrawati, Joserizal Serudji, Bobby Indra Utama, Puspita Sari

“…Conclusion This study contributes to the understanding of fetal growth dynamics, emphasizing the reliability of ultrasound parameters in estimating gestational age during the second trimester, particularly in the Minangkabau ethnic group. The strong correlation, especially with AC, enhances the precision of due date predictions and refines prenatal care strategies. …”
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