The description of previously unknown immature stages of Chroantha ornatula (Herrich-Schaffer, 1842) is given.Collection and observation were made during 1987-2002 in Turkmenistan.Observations on the eggs and larval development were made in the nature and in the laboratory cages.Distribution of the species is reconsidered and its northern border Ce
Rickettsia rickettsii, the causative agent of Rocky Mountain spotted fever, is the most pathogenic member among Rickettsia spp.Surface-exposed proteins (SEPs) of R.rickettsii may play important roles in its pathogenesis or immunity.In this study, R.rickettsii organisms were surface-labeled with sulfo-NHS-SS-biotin and the labeled proteins were affi
The Mixed Reality mounting handlebar (MR) has become a trend in industrial applications such as inspection and maintenance thanks to the benefit of technological advances in computer vision.Simultaneous Localization And Mapping (SLAM) is a key component of the MR system which augments the CAD model of a target object in the live stream.However, the
Background: In 2007, the South African government introduced the occupation-specific dispensation (OSD), a financial incentive strategy, to attract, motivate, and retain health professionals in the public sector.Implementation commenced with the nursing sector, but there have been unintended negative consequences.Objective: First, to examine implem
Shigellosis is a major public health concern in China, where waterborne disease outbreaks are common.Shigellosis-containing strategies, mostly single or multiple interventions, are implemented by Taylor Concho Belt primary-level health departments.Systematic assessment of the effectiveness of these measures is scarce.To estimate the efficacy of com