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A Proposed Evidence-Based Local Guideline for Definition of Multidrug-Resistant (MDR), Extensively Drug-Resistant (XDR) and Pan Drug-Resistant (PDR) Bacteria by the Microbiology Laboratory

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Multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs) are defined as microorganisms, predominantly bacteria, that are resistant to one or more classes of antimicrobial agents. These pathogens are frequently resistant to most available antimicrobial agents and deserve special attention in healthcare facilities. Generally, MDRO infections have clinical manifestations similar to infections caused by susceptible pathogens. Despite of two different […]

Impact of the Surface Properties of Medical Implants on Host Response

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The aim of this literature review is to analyze various implant properties and their association with host response and biocompatibility. Based on the electronic search of journals, books published in pubmed, google scholar and Elsevier, necessary data was collected and analyzed. The various properties of biomaterial and their modifications to make them acceptable by the […]

School Library Management: A Literature Review

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This article aims to find out how school libraries is managed based on the literature review from previous research from several countries around the world. This article uses search and review methods, where the review process began with a search engine, Google scholar and IEEE, to search the articles with keywords. The authors found the […]

Dynamics of Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate vs. C – reactive protein: Peas in a Pod or Chalk and Cheese?

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Acute phase reactants have a supplementary role in the management of hospitalized patients with fever. While not perfect tools, they have some role in formulating a diagnostic and therapeutic plan and may improve antimicrobial stewardship. The Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP), while not specific enough to establish a diagnosis, can be helpful […]

Evaluation of the Use of Artificial Neural Networks to Predict the Photovoltaic Power Generation Factors by Using Feed Forward Back Propagation (FFBP) Technique

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The solar power generation (renewable energy) is the cleanest form of energy generation method and the solar power plant has a very long life and also is maintenance-free, but due to the high unpredictability of the generated solar power due to dynamically changing environmental factors it cannot be used as the reliable source of power. […]

The Effect of Retaliation, Legal Protection, and Financial Incentive on Whistle-Blowing Intention with Organizational Commitment as Moderating Variable

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The study aims to empirically examine the variables relationship and the effect of retaliation, legal protection, financial incentives, on whistle-blowing intention with organizational commitment as moderating variable. Questionnaires were distributed to collect data from the employees of banks classified in Book IV, namely PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk., PT Bank Mandiri Tbk., PT Bank Negara […]

Commercial and Green Corrosion Inhibitors for Reinforced Concrete Structures: A Review

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Civil construction projects have always met with corrosion issues affecting reinforcements, both in circumstances where the relevant standards were not observed during concrete design and preparation and in structures close to bridges, coasts, ports, quays and so on, where exposure to an aggressive environment can lead to damage such as rust spots, cracking and delamination […]

Democracy in Lebanon – Challenges and Prospects

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Democracy refers to the rule of the people. It is a system of representational government wherein people have the right to determine their social, economic and political course. Over the past centuries and decades, as the world has been embracing democracy, as a political ideal, some parts of the globe lag behind. Middle East, with […]

Recent Trends in Sustainable Textiles and Apparel Production

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Human life is sustainable with food, cloth, and shelter as a basic need. The global textile industry is bound to be huge, as it fulfills the second basic requirement of human. In recent years ecological issues have become more important in the textile and apparel industry, an industry known as a polluting industry despite having […]