The anti-sigma factor TcdC modulates hypervirulence in an epidemic BI/NAP1/027 clinical isolate of Clostridium difficile. by Glen P Carter, Gillian R Douce, Revathi Govind, Pauline M Howarth, Kate E Mackin, Janice Spencer, Anthony M Buckley, Ana Antunes, Despina Kotsanas, Grant A Jenkin, Bruno Dupuy, Julian I Rood, Dena Lyras

“…Since 2000, there has been a striking increase in C. difficile nosocomial infections worldwide, predominantly due to the emergence of epidemic or hypervirulent isolates that appear to possess extended antibiotic resistance and virulence properties. …”
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An investigation on the feasibility of applying MODIS snow cover products in cloudy weather by the employment of its integration with microwave images by majid vazifedoust, nima fayaz, shahab araghinejad

“…Moreover, the upshot of validation by the exercise of daily discharge data indicates that by possessing a correlation coefficient of 0.66, the correlation of snow cover and discharge in combined images features a higher accuracy in comparison to MODIS images with a correlation coefficient of 0.55.…”
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Experimental Investigation on the Interfacial Debonding between FRP Sheet and Concrete under Medium Strain Rate by Zihua Zhang, Yunyi Xiao, Ping Zhuge, Xiaocun Zhang

“…The specimen with CFRP sheet possesses higher interfacial shear stress but lower fracture energy than that with BFRP sheet. …”
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Occurrence of Virulence Genes and Antimicrobial Resistance of E. coli O157:H7 Isolated from the Beef Carcass of Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia by Habtamu Yalew Ayenew, Birhan Agmas Mitiku, Tesfaye Sisay Tesema

“…Out of 25 isolates subjected for molecular detection, 8 (32%) and 14 (56%) isolates possessed stx1 and stx2 genes, respectively; from those, 5 (20%) isolates had both genes for the production of Shiga toxins. …”
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Phylogenetic Aspects of Antibiotic Resistance and Biofilm Formation of P. aeruginosa Isolated from Clinical Samples by Maryam Motevasel, Masoud Haghkhah, Negar Azimzadeh

“…The results showed that 35.6% and 16.94% of all the samples were isolated from urine and wounds, 81.33% of the isolates were biofilm producers, 27.11% were multidrug-resistant (MDR), and 100% of the main biofilm former genes belonged to pslA. 94.91% of the isolates possessed brlR and mexA, and 91.5% of them expressed pslA. …”
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Experimental Investigations on Static, Dynamic, and Morphological Characteristics of Bamboo Fiber-Reinforced Polyester Composites by N. Santhosh, B. A. Praveena, H. V. Srikanth, Santosh Angadi, Amaresh Gunge, M. Rudra Naik, G. Shankar, K. Ramesha, G. Ravichandran

“…Among several grades of natural fibers, bamboo fibers offer numerous environmental and cost benefits and possess excellent mechanical characteristics. The superior properties of the bamboo fibers have triggered the research interests in the domain of bamboo fiber-reinforced polymer composites. …”
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Woods Charred at Low Temperatures and Their Modification for the Adsorption of Cr(VI) Ions from Aqueous Solution by Zhenze Li, Takeshi Katsumi, Toru Inui, Shigeyoshi Imaizumi

“…It was shown that the char obtained at 200 °C possessed the highest Cr(VI) ion retention capacity (31.96 mg/g) but required the longest equilibration time (> 47 d). …”
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Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Activities of the Stem Bark of Yellow Flamboyant (<i>Peltophorum pterocarpum</i>) by O.K. Ogbeide, C.J. Ogbonnaya, E. Asakitikpi, D.O. Uyi, B.O. Aluge, O. Nosakhare, W.O. Otahagwa, C.A. Ehigie, U. Omoruyi, O.S. Aifuwa, B.O. Gabriel

“…These results validated that the extract of P. pterocarpum possesses significant analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. …”
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The Performance of Different AgTiO2 Loading into Poly(3-Nitrothiophene) for Efficient Adsorption of Hazardous Brilliant Green and Crystal Violet Dyes by Sara A. Alqarni

“…In addition, the concocted adsorbent not only exhibited strong adsorption characteristics during four consecutive cycles but also possessed a higher potential for its reuse. According to the findings, the NCs might possibly be used as a robust and reusable adsorbent to remove B.G. and C.V. pigments from an aqueous medium.…”
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Public health implications of multidrugresistant and methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus in retail oysters by Rahma Mohammed, Sara M. Nader, Dalia A. Hamza, Maha A. Sabry

“…Of the MDR-MRSA isolates, 66.7% (4 /6) possessed the mecA gene, while 16.7% (1 /6) tested positive for the mecC gene. …”
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Olabiyi Babalola J. Yai (1939-2020): Philosopher, Polymath, Humanist by Sanya Osha

“…The esteemed professor, ever so patient, was ready to respond to even the most uncomfortable of entreaties. He possessed the unflappable sangfroid of a sage yet there was nothing inaccessible about his almost earthy aura. …”
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Genome characterization through dichotomic classes: An analysis of the whole chromosome 1 of A. thaliana by Enrico Properzi, Simone Giannerini, Diego Luis Gonzalez, Rodolfo Rosa

“…The results confirm that only genes, exons and CDS seem to possess a dependence structure that distinguishes them from i.i.d sequences. …”
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Development and validity test of impression management efficacy scale based on self-presentation behavior of Chinese youth on social media by Yixuan Liu, Ke Lei

“…IME, however, is closely intertwined with these concepts but possesses a unique conceptual depth and theoretical significance, setting it apart as a multifaceted and nuanced construct.…”
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Further Validation of the Norwegian Self-Efficacy for Therapeutic Mode Use by Victoria C. Ritter, Mikkel M. Thørrisen, Farzaneh Yazdani, Tore Bonsaksen

“…To validate further the N-SETMU by linking its items to the Norwegian client assessment of modes (N-CAM), with 30 items constituting six scales (linked to each mode), possessing concrete, behavioral content. Methods. Occupational therapy students (n=111) completed the N-SETMU and the N-CAM derived items, along with sociodemographic information. …”
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Modern possibilities of sodium hyaluronate in tear substitutive therapy of patients with “dry eye” syndrome by V.V. Brzheskiy, V.Yu. Popov

“…<br> The same properties are naturally possessed by such preparations as Vismed, Vismed light, Vismed multi and Vismed gel, based on the sodium salt of the high molecular weight hyaluronic acid. …”
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Scoto-seesaw model implied by flavor-dependent Abelian gauge charge by Duong Van Loi, N. T. Duy, Cao H. Nam, Phung Van Dong

“…Abstract Assuming fundamental fermions possess a new Abelian gauge charge that depends on flavors of both quark and lepton, we obtain a simple extension of the Standard Model, which reveals some new physics insights. …”
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THREE VIEWS ON THE PROBLEM OF A PRIORI: I. KANT, D. VON HILDEBRAND AND M. SCHELER by Aivaras Stepukonis

“…Hildebrand claims that each a priori proposition as such possesses three universal features: (1) strict necessity, (2) incomparable intelligibility, and (3) absolute certainty. …”
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Phytochemical Profiles and Anticancer Effects of Calophyllum inophyllum L. Extract Relating to Reactive Oxygen Species Modulation on Patient-Derived Cells from Breast and Lung Canc... by Jetsada Ruangsuriya, Jirapast Sichaem, Apichat Tantraworasin, Somcharoen Saeteng, Phanchaporn Wongmaneerung, Angkhana Inta, Neal M. Davies, Kewalin Inthanon

“…The results revealed that the C. inophyllum extract possesses notable antioxidant activity and demonstrated no cytotoxicity within the initial 24 h of treatment. …”
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PENGELOLAAN PEMANFAATAN RUANG DI KAWASAN GUNUNG BROMO DAN SEKITARNYA SECARA BERKELANJUTAN DI KECAMATAN PONCOKUSUMO by YULIA ASYIAWATI

“…There are two questionnaires, the questionnaire 15 people and 15 questionnaires were distributed to visitors who do Pocokusumo the District community and the visitor Mount Bromo and field observation method is ground check Based on this research can be concluded that the potential possessed by the District Poncokusumo directed to development of the region by increasing the strategies undertaken: (1) Development Zone Main Commodity (KAPUK) horticulture; (2) The development of the excellent potential include industrial, food crops, plantations and tourism with prioriyas the cultivation of horticultural crops dengna concept agropolitan; (3) Utilization of space area by setting the cropping of 8443 Ha, tourism activities amounted to 7,431 ha and Land woke 3322.32 Ha (4) Cooperation among stakeholders and the public in environmental management accented with custom customs Tengger …”
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Identification of Ocular and Auditory Manifestations of Congenital Rubella Syndrome in Mbingo by Imran Jivraj, Chris J. Rudnisky, Emmanuel Tambe, Graham Tipple, Matthew T. S. Tennant

“…Furthermore, 92.6% of students with normal hearing did not possess rubella IgG antibodies making future cases of CRS likely without intervention.…”
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