In most operating theatres, unused sterile instruments must be re-sterilized according to preset protocols.Protocols differ among institutions and are not based on strong scientific evidence.Objective: To determine and compare the duration of sterility of small instruments packaged in double-layered linen versus plastic-paper envelopes after autocl
Construction of not in my back yard (NIMBY) facility Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects are feasible measures to realize sustainable urbanization.In order to ensure the smooth development of the NIMBY facility PPP projects, the problem of choosing the most suitable operation mode among many PPP modes is still scarce and unscientific.In order
Dihydromyricetin (DHM) is a natural dihydroflavonol compound with quite a number of important pharmacological properties.However, its low solubility in water and poor stability in aqueous environment, have compromised drug efficacy of DHM, thus hindering its clinical use.The present study was to develop DHM-loaded gastric floating sustained-release
IntroductionNitraria tangutorum Bobr., Headwear a prominent xerophytic shrub, exhibits remarkable adaptability to harsh environment and plays a significant part in preventing desertification in northwest China owing to its exceptional drought and salinity tolerance.MethodsTo investigate the drought-resistant mechanism underlying N.tangutorum, we tr
The Chiller present style guide (Version 1.5 of October 10, 2019) has been created as result of the research project Open-Access-Hochschulverlag ( Open Access University Press ) at Leipzig University of Applied Sciences, Germany.The project was to develop a sustainable and adoptable workflow, which enables universities to publish their publications