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Structural and biochemical insights into the thermostable esterase Ta0887 from Thermoplasma acidophilum

open access: yesFEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
In this study, a novel esterase from the thermoacidophilic archaeon Thermoplasma acidophilum was biochemically and structurally characterized. Our results demonstrate that Ta0887 is a highly thermostable esterase that preferentially hydrolyzes p‐nitrophenyl hexanoate and possesses an α‐helical cap domain that likely contributes to its substrate ...
Alejandro Delgado‐Rey   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Participatory design application in obesity prevention targeting young adults and adolescents: a mixed-methods systematic scoping review protocol

open access: yesSystematic Reviews, 2022
Background Prevention of obesity is economically and sociologically preferable to treatment, with early intervention key to preventing excess weight gain and obesity.
Taylor Jade Willmott   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Impact of Social Media Activities on Brand Equity

open access: yesInformation, 2021
This study aims to investigate the impact of Social Media Activities on brand equity (brand awareness and brand image). A cross-sectional quantitative study has been conducted using a validated questionnaire distributed to a convenience sample of 362 ...
Ra’ed Masa’deh   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Social learning in market games [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 2006
Abstract Our experiments test the effect of different information settings on firms’ behaviour in duopoly price and quantity games. We find that when players have full information on their rivals’ choices, the imitation rule prevails, and such learning behaviour induces more competitive outcomes in the Cournot market designs.
SBRIGLIA, Patrizia   +2 more
openaire   +5 more sources

Ultrafast visual detection of Streptococcus suis via HtpsC‐targeted LAMP–CRISPR–Cas12a coupled with lateral flow immunochromatography

open access: yesFEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
A rapid visual test combines DNA amplification, CRISPR–based target verification, and a lateral flow strip to detect Streptococcus suis. The assay gives results in about 45 min, reduces false‐positive interpretation, and does not require fluorescence equipment.
Liu‐xin Li   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Secondhand smoke in Scotland’s prisons declined by 91% after they went smoke-free: Results from the TIPs study

open access: yesTobacco Prevention and Cessation, 2020
Scotland introduced a comprehensive smoke-free public places law in 2006. This law was widely regarded as a success and a model for legislation in other countries, including England and Wales.
Ruaraidh Dobson   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Fluorination: A strategy to tune the interactions of molecules and nanoscale systems with biological matter

open access: yesFEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This minireview explores fluorination as a key strategy to optimize therapeutic molecules and nanocarriers. By incorporating different fluorinated motifs—from single atoms to linear and branched chains—drug delivery, cellular uptake, and colloidal stability can be improved and fine‐tuned.
Martina Beccalli   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Propuesta de campaña de bien público para fomentar la agricultura urbana en la ciudad de Puerto Padre, Cuba.

open access: yesRevista de Investigación Agraria y Ambiental, 2014
La presente investigación se realizó con el objetivo de proponer una campaña de bien público para los habitantes de la ciudad de Puerto Padre, Cuba, que contribuya a fomentar el desarrollo de la agricultura urbana.
Jorge Ramona Altabas   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ethical Foreground and Background in Adult Educator Work

open access: yesNew Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Adult educators work in a complex ethical environment. The very act of contributing to the learning of another is fraught with moral overtones. In this paper we consider the ethical dimensions of adult educator practice by distinguishing the ethical features of the context or ‘background’ of practice from the ethical capabilities and decision ...
Steven Hodge, Sonal Nakar
wiley   +1 more source

Food and the prison environment: a meta-ethnography of global first-hand experiences of food, meals and eating in custody

open access: yesHealth & Justice, 2023
Background Prison foodways offer a unique opportunity to improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of an underserved population, yet prison food is often rejected in favour of ‘junk’ food.
Clair Woods-Brown   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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