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Performance analysis for network coding using ant colony routing [PDF]

, 2011
This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University.The aim of this thesis is to conduct performance investigation of a combined system of Network Coding (NC) technique with Ant-Colony (ACO) routing protocol.
Sabri, Dalia
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COVASIAM: an Image Analysis Method That Allows Detection of Confluent Microbial Colonies and Colonies of Various Sizes for Automated Counting [PDF]

Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 1998
ABSTRACT In this work we introduce the confluent and various sizes image analysis method (COVASIAM), an automated colony count technique that uses digital imaging technology for detection and separation of confluent microbial colonies and colonies of various sizes growing on petri dishes.
G, Corkidi, R, Diaz-Uribe, J L, Folch-Mallol, J, Nieto-Sotelo   +3 more
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Breaking the Chain of Infection: Dental Unit Water Quality Control [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016
Introduction: The air–water syringes, ultrasonic scalers, high speed air turbine handpieces are connected to dental units by a network of small-bore plastic tubes through which water and air travel to activate or cool the instruments and it had been ...
Amrita Pawar, Sandeep Garg, Sonia Mehta, Rajat Dang   +3 more
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Effects of Ozone Treatment on Microbial Status and the Contents of Selected Bioactive Compounds in Origanum majorana L. Plants

Plants, 2020
This study presents the effects of ozone treatment on microbial status and contents of selected bioactive compounds in marjoram plants. Origanum majorana L. is a widely used plant which in the course of production is affected by microbial infections. One
Natalia Matłok, Tomasz Piechowiak, Miłosz Zardzewiały, Józef Gorzelany, Maciej Balawejder   +4 more
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Evaluation of bacterial and fungal contamination of kitchens of Birjand University of Medical Sciences

BMC Research Notes, 2019
Objective This study aims to evaluate the total bacterial and fungal count of tools, devices and surfaces of kitchens of the centers affiliated to Birjand University of Medical Sciences. In this study, 200 samples from four kitchens of Birjand University
Seyyedeh Masoomeh Rahimi, Maryam Ebrahimi, Behnam Barikbin, Tayebeh Zeinali   +3 more
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A randomised trial of granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor for neonatal sepsis: outcomes at 2 years [PDF]

, 2012
The authors performed a randomised trial in very preterm small-for-gestational age (SGA) babies to determine if prophylaxis with granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) improves outcomes (the PROGRAMS trial).
Carr, R., Robert Carr, Caroline Dore, Redshaw, ME, Petrou, Stavros, Marlow, N, Cowan, Frances M, Marlow, Neil, Nishma Patel, Neil Marlow, Timothy Morris, Dore, C., Carr, Robert, Maggie E Redshaw, Redshaw, M. E., Brocklehurst, P., Modi, N., Redshaw, Margaret, Redshaw, Maggie E., Patel, N., Morris, T., Peter Brocklehurst, Petrou, S, Stavros Petrou, Carr, R, Modi, Neena, Modi, N, Brocklehurst, Peter, Cowan, FM, Patel, Nishma, Morris, Timothy, Neena Modi, Morris, T, Dore, C, Frances M Cowan, Brocklehurst, P, Cowan, F. M., Cowan, Frances M., Patel, N, Dore, Caroline   +39 more
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An evaluation of antimicrobial potential of irreversible hydrocolloid impression material incorporated with chitosan

The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society, 2020
Aim: To evaluate the antimicrobial potential of irreversible hydrocolloid impression material manipulated using chitosan impregnated solution at various time intervals. Setting and Design: Evaluative invivo study design.
Yenumula J. B Manikyamba, A V. Rama Raju, M C. Suresh Sajjan, P Arun Bhupathi, D Bheemalingeswara Rao, Jampana V. V. S. N Raju   +5 more
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The antimicrobial efficacy of shielded ultraviolet germicidal irradiation in CT rooms with intense human circulation

Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, 2021
PURPOSEComputed tomography (CT) premises are one of the strategic points in the spread of hospital-acquired infections. Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) is an effective method that could potentially be used to purify the ambient air in them ...
Gülşah Yıldırım, Haluk Kılıç, Hakkı Muammer Karakaş   +2 more
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Evaluation of Microorganism Colonization on Laparoscopic Instruments after Surgery and Following Two Different Cleaning Methods

مجله دانشکده پزشکی اصفهان, 2018
Background: An accurate cleaning, as the first step of reprocessing, would make the sterilization more effective, and protects healthcare providers and patients against infections.
Sorour Mosleh, Hossein Fazeli, Hassan Farahmand, Akram Aarabi   +3 more
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Association of passive smoking with dental caries and salivary biomarkers among 5–10 years old children of Muradnagar, Ghaziabad

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2019
Objectives: The purpose of this study is to assess the association of passive smoking (PS) with dental caries and salivary biomarkers among 5–10 years old children of Muradnagar, Ghaziabad.
Ipseeta Menon, Nagesh Bhat
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