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, 2008 This article reviews in a historical perspective and by means of documented examples the scientific principles relevant to the concept and effectiveness of quarantine, the logistic, economic, and political barriers to its correct implementation through time, and the health impact of local and large-scale quarantine.
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Orbiting quarantine facility. The Antaeus report [PDF]
A mission plan for the Orbiting Quarantine Facility (OQF) is presented. Coverage includes system overview, quarantine and protocol, the laboratory, support systems, cost analysis and possible additional uses of the ...
Bagby, J. R., Devincenzi, D. L.
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Is Preventive Detention Morally Worse than Quarantine? [PDF]
, 2019 In some jurisdictions, the institutions of criminal justice may subject individuals who have committed crimes to preventive detention. By this, I mean detention of criminal offenders (i) who have already been punished to (or beyond) the point that no ...
Douglas, Thomas
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Use of the TIPS Technique as a Possible Method of Acute Inhalation Toxicity Assessment
Journal of Applied Toxicology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Acute inhalation toxicity studies provide crucial information regarding short‐term exposure to volatile chemicals and help to ensure the safe handling and use of these chemicals. However, acute inhalation toxicity assessment requires specialized equipment, and most animal facilities are not able to carry out such studies.
Dina Mourad Saleh +8 more
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Healing Beams: Radiation and Radiotherapy in Novels, Poems, Music, Film, Painting
Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, EarlyView.Radiation and radiotherapy are perceived by patients and the general public as mysterious, dangerous and healing. The image of radiation and radiotherapy can be analysed by studying novels, poems, music, film and painting. Our paper reviews how radiation and radiotherapy are perceived by patients, the general public, as reflected in various art genres.
Ad A. Kaptein +3 more
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Sampling and analysis methods of air-borne microorganisms in hospital air: a review
BioTechniquesPathogenic microorganisms can spread in the air as bioaerosols. When the human body is exposed to different bioaerosols, various infectious diseases may occur.
Xinyan Wei +5 more
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Visacane, an innovative quarantine tool for the exchange of pest and disease-free sugarcane germplasm [PDF]
, 2011 Sugarcane varietal improvement can not exclusively rely upon exchange and introduction of genetic resources via true seeds (fuzz). It also requires the introduction of vegetative propagation material (cuttings, tissue-cultured plantlets).
Fernandez, Emmanuel +4 more
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Implementing biosecurity measures on dairy farms in Ireland [PDF]
, 2012 peer-reviewedDairy farms in Ireland are expanding in preparation for a new era of unrestricted milk production with the elimination of the European Union (EU) production quotas in 2015.
Bermingham, Mairead L +6 more
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Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.Abstract The papaya tree (Carica papaya L.), native to the Americas, is cultivated in tropical regions and holds substantial economic importance, with an estimated export volume of 365 000 t in 2023. However, diseases caused by viruses, fungi, bacteria, and nematodes can lead to severe losses.
Luíza Favaratto +7 more
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Management of plant health risks associated with processing of plant-based wastes: A review [PDF]
, 2009 The rise in international trade of plants and plant products has increased the risk of introduction and spread of plant pathogens and pests. In addition, new risks are arising from the implementation of more environmentally friendly methods of ...
Budge, G. E. +4 more
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