Efficiency of combined action of antimicrobial preparations against poly-resistant strains of conditionally-pathogenic bacteria isolated from wounds of surgery patients by T. V. Sklyar, K. V. Lavrentievа, O. M. Rudas, О. V. Bilotserkivska, N. V. Kurahina, M. G. Papiashvili, O. A. Lykholat

“…Use of combinations of antibacterial preparations was found to show the synergic effect of antibiotics (ceftriaxone, ofloxacin, gentamicin) and antiseptics (chlorhexidine, decasan), which is expressed in simultaneous decrease in MIC of each of the tested preparations by 2–8 times compared with their isolative application. …”
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Biological features of Metcalfa (<i>Metcalfa pruinosa</i> Say, 1830) (Homoptera, Flatidae) and the issues of regulation of its abundance in the central zone of Krasnodar Territory by I. V. Balakhnina, M. V. Pushnya, O. Yu. Kremneva, A. Yu. Sobina, E. G. Snesareva

“…As a result of testing preparations on larvae of younger ages, treatment with Aktara (2 l/ha) showed 100% efficiency; 92‐85% – Fitoverm (1 l/ha) and 83‐78% Bitoxibacillin (4 l/ha).…”
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Design and Evaluation of Ultra-Thin Overlay with High Viscosity and High Elasticity by Yijia Chen, Zhi Liao, Lide Chen, Tao Ma, Susan Tighe, Ningyuan Li

“…The process of designing such ultra-thin lift overlays involves multi-objective optimization of the overlay’s structural and functional performances, including the quality and quantity of asphalt additives, gradation of coarse aggregates and materials’ engineering, and cohesive and adhesive properties of asphalt overlays. During the lab tests prepared for this study, the compound-modified asphalt was prepared by modifying base asphalt with the high viscosity and high elasticity modifier. …”
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Reaction of winter wheat varieties to Fusarium graminearum and F. culmorum in field infection trials and the efficacy of fungicides by Marie Váňová, Ludvík Tvarůžek, Hana Hrabalová

“…The efficacy of fungicides was assessed in the highly susceptible variety Bruneta. All tested preparations significantly decreased the degree of infection in comparison with the untreated control. …”
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Tailoring Risperidone-Loaded Glycethosomal In Situ Gels Using Box–Behnken Design for Treatment of Schizophrenia-Induced Rats via Intranasal Route by Marwa H. Abdallah, Hemat El-Sayed El-Horany, Hanan M. El-Nahas, Tarek M. Ibrahim

“…Following biochemical assessments of schizophrenia-induced rats, the optimized gel boosted the neuroprotective, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory action of RS in comparison to other tested preparations. Collectively, the intranasal RS-loaded glycethosomal gel offered a potential substitute to oral therapy for schizophrenic patients.…”
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Lawn Bonitation Value as a Function of Glycine-Complexed Iron Formulation Application by Adam Radkowski, Iwona Radkowska, Karol Wolski, Łukasz Sobol, Henryk Bujak

“…The iron in the tested preparation is complexed with glycine, a natural plant transporter of microelements. …”
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Influence of various biofertilizers on root growth dynamics in sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) cv. 'Vanda' by Sławomir Głuszek, Lidia Sas-Paszt, Edyta Derkowska, Beata Sumorok, Mirosław Sitarek

“…The experiment involved five combinations, in three repetitions of three trees each, treated with tested preparations. The study assessed the influence of fertilization on the lifespan of the roots, the depth of their formation, their diameter and survivorship using minirhizotron camera. …”
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Impact of Ceramic Material and Preparation Design on Marginal Fit of Endocrown Restorations by Mai Soliman, Ghadeer Alzahrani, Foton Alabdualataif, Elzahraa Eldwakhly, Sahar Alsamady, Alhanoof Aldegheishem, Manal M. Abdelhafeez

“…There is a statistically significant difference between the two tested preparation designs (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Conclusion: All groups recorded a marginal gap within clinically accepted values. …”
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Strength Relationship Equation for Artificially Stabilized Rammed Sedimentary Soils by Jair A. Baldovino, Ronaldo Izzo, Abdullah Ekinci

“…The specimens were tested in unconfined compressive and split tensile tests prepared with respect to several molding conditions: the moisture content, the curing period, durability cycles, the dry unit weight, the cement content, the cement type, and the soil type. …”
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The relationship between self-esteem and learning reading and writing in sixth graders in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan) العلاقة بين تقدير الذات وتعلم القراءة والكتابة لدى طلاب ا... by Farid Turki Jdeitawi, Mohd. Aderi Che Noh, Kamarulzaman Abdul Ghani

“…The following tools are used: Copper smith’s self-esteem questionnaire, reading and writing achievement test prepared by the researcher. The study has found out that the mean of self-esteem is average )3448(, the mean of learning reading and writing is above average )11492(.The study has also indicated a significant positive correlation between self-esteem and learning reading and writing )44154( which is statistically significant at (0.01). …”
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Pseudomonas chlororaphis subsp. Aureofaciens native AND MODIFIED BY COMPLEXES OF Ge(IV) AND Sn(IV) LIPOPOLYSACCHARIDE ANTIVIRAL ACTIVITY by L. D., А. N., I. I., N. V., О. S., L. V., L. D.

“…«Tobacco mosaic virus – hypersensitive plant» model study of LPS and its modified preparations (1-35) antiviral activity showed that a lot of the tested preparations exhibit high antiviral activity due to their composition and structural peculiarities. …”
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Omeprazole – a new raw material for drug compounding by Katarzyna Sosnowska, Katarzyna Winnicka

“…Their physicochemical characteristics (sedimentation time, number of shakes required to redisperse the mixture), and the stability of the active substance (pH of suspensions and omeprazole content) were analyzed. Tested preparations turned yellow-brown during storage at room temperaturę after just two days. …”
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Combining seismic and geotechnical methods to improve the prediction of physical soil properties by Alshameri, Badee

“…However, this method required some of the testing preparation. In conclusion, the BE limitations and procedures in the laboratory and field had been evaluated and investigated then recommended the procedures to improve the reliability of the BE results.…”
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The Immunogenic and Immunoprotective Activities of Recombinant Chimeric <i>T. gondii</i> Proteins Containing AMA1 Antigen Fragments by Justyna Gatkowska, Katarzyna Dzitko, Bartłomiej Tomasz Ferra, Lucyna Holec-Gąsior, Malwina Kawka, Bożena Dziadek

“…All tested proteins were immunogenic, as evidenced by the triggering of specific humoral and cellular immune responses in vaccinated C3H/HeOuJ mice, defined by the production of specific IgG (IgG1/IgG2a) antibodies in vivo and synthesis of key Th1/Th2 cytokines by <i>Toxoplasma</i> lysate antigen-stimulated splenocytes in vitro. Although all tested preparations provided partial protection against chronic toxoplasmosis in immunized and <i>T. gondii</i>-challenged mice, the intensity of the generated immunoprotection depended on the fragment of the AMA1 antigen incorporated into the chimeric antigen’s structure.…”
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Adsorption of Zearalenone by <i>Aureobasidium pullulans</i> Autolyzed Biomass Preparation and Its Detoxification Properties in Cultures of <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> Yeast by Anna Bzducha-Wróbel, Monika Janowicz, Marcin Bryła, Iga Grzesiuk

“…The protective effect of the tested preparation was noted in relation to yeast cells exposed to toxic 100 μg/mL ZEN doses. …”
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Screening of biological activity of phytopreparations based on secondary metabolites of plants on the culture of Phaseolus vulgaris by E. G. Kozar, I. A. Engalycheva, A. A. Antoshkin, N. E. Mashcenco

“…Two-fold treatment of beans with most of the tested preparations reduced the total percentage of affected plants by more than 25%. …”
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Cooperation between law enforcement officers and forensic specialists. Diagnosis and possible improvements – a Lithuanian experience by Henryk Malewski, Vidmantas Egidijus Kurapka, Snieguolnė Matulienė, Žaneta Navickienė

“…The second part, supported by empirical study results, discusses practical problems of cooperation between a law enforcement officer and a specialist (expert), analyzes three basic forms of their cooperation and presents the content of those forms: activities at the crime scene, cooperation of the two entities in commissioning tests, preparing test materials and actual performance of such tests, and finally participation of a specialist in other pre-trial activities. …”
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Functional Properties of Fruit Fibers Preparations and Their Application in Wheat Bakery Products (Kaiser Rolls) by Anna Sadowska, Franciszek Świderski, Marta Siol, Dominika Niedziółka, Katarzyna Najman

“…Baked products, kaiser rolls, with the proportion of the tested preparations at a lower addition level (3% flour replacement) had more favorable sensory characteristics than those containing a higher proportion of fiber (6% flour replacement). …”
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Technological advances in the serological diagnosis of Chagas disease in dogs and cats: a systematic review by Natália Erdens Maron Freitas, Fernanda Lopes Habib, Emily Ferreira Santos, Ângelo Antônio Oliveira Silva, Natália Dantas Fontes, Leonardo Maia Leony, Daniel Dias Sampaio, Marcio Cerqueira de Almeida, Filipe Dantas-Torres, Fred Luciano Neves Santos

“…Most published research on CD in dogs and cats have used in-house serological tests prepared with native and/or full-length recombinant antigens, resulting in variable diagnostic performance. …”
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Wheat Bread Enriched with House Cricket Powder (<i>Acheta domesticus</i> L.) as an Alternative Protein Source by Magdalena Gantner, Anna Sadowska, Anna Piotrowska, Klaudia Kulik, Barbara Sionek, Eliza Kostyra

“…Cricket powder was characterised by a higher protein (63% vs. 13.5%) and fat (16.3% vs. 1.16%) content and a lower carbohydrate (9.8% vs. 66%) and fibre (7.8% vs. 9.5%) content as compared to wheat flour. The tested preparations had a similar pH (6.9 and 6.8, respectively, for cricket powder and flour) and fat absorption capacity (0.14 vs. 0.27 g oil/g powder, respectively, for cricket powder and flour) but different water holding capacities and completely different colour parameters. …”
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