Effectiveness of various cleaning and disinfectant products on Clostridium difficile spores of PCR ribotypes 010, 014 and 027

Abstract Background In healthcare facilities, Clostridium difficile infections spread by transmission of bacterial spores.Appropriate sporicidal disinfectants are needed to prevent development of clusters and outbreaks.In this study different cleaning/disinfecting wipes and sprays were tested for their efficacy against spores of distinctive C.diffi

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Am I Way Wrong on this One? On the Multiple Semantic Sources and Paths of Development of the Amplifier Way in American English

This article explores the diachronic semantic development of the intensifier way in American English.It has been claimed in the literature that the intensifying function of way derives from the use of spatial adverbial (a)way, but I propose that this may not be the only semantic source involved.This assumption is based on an examination of corpus d

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Buttermilk as Encapsulating Agent: Effect of Ultra-High-Pressure Homogenization on Chia Oil-in-Water Liquid Emulsion Formulations for Spray Drying

Functional foods are highly demanded by consumers.Omega-3 rich oil and commercial buttermilk (BM), as functional components, used in combination to produce emulsions for further drying may facilitate the incorporation to foods.Ultra-high-pressure homogenization (UHPH) has a great potential for technological and nutritional aspects in emulsions prod

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Enhanced Yolov8 network with Extended Kalman Filter for wildlife detection and tracking in complex environments

Amid a growing global focus on ecological conservation and biodiversity monitoring, the efficient identification and tracking of wildlife are essential for environmental research, wildlife protection, and habitat management.Nevertheless, intricate landscapes, varied animal sizes, and obstructions obstruct wildlife detection and tracking.This study

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