Abstract Background Publication of ethically uncertain research occurs despite well-published guidelines set forth in documents such as the Declaration of Helsinki.Such guidelines exist to aide editorial staff in making decisions regarding ethical acceptability of manuscripts submitted for publication, yet examples of ethically suspect and uncertai
Effects of washing procedures in reducing Listeria monocytogenes on raw leafy vegetables
The efficacy of potable water and antimicrobial agents, including turmeric extract, black pepper extract, sodium chloride and sodium bicarbonate, in reducing Movie Posters Listeria monocytogenes on the leaf mustard (Brassica integrifolia) and iceberg lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) was compared.The uncontaminated samples of two raw leafy vegetables wer
Pathotype diversity among Algerian isolates of Pyrenophora teres f. teres
Barley Net Blotch caused by Pyrenophora teres f.teres (Ptt) is one of the most important foliar diseases in north western Algeria.The disease could cause appreciable yield losses under favorable environmental conditions.Studies on pathogen variability and distribution of virulence in Ptt are essential to identify effective sources of resistance to
Evaluating the Potency of Selected Antibiotic Medications Dispensed in Community Pharmacies in Gwale, Kano, Nigeria
The worsening of antibiotic resistance is a multifactorial process.One aspect of this is the counterfeiting of antibiotic medications.This is supposed to be particularly high in developing countries, including Nigeria.Therefore, the potency of some antibiotic drugs dispensed in community pharmacies in Gwale, Kano, Nigeria, was investigated in this
Receptor Model Source Apportionment of Nonmethane Hydrocarbons in Mexico City
With the purpose of estimating the source contributions of nonmethane hydrocarbons Flour (NMHC) to the atmosphere at three different sites in the Mexico City Metropolitan Area, 92 ambient air samples were measured from February 23 to March 22 of 1997.Light- and heavy-duty vehicular profiles were determined to differentiate the NMHC contribution of