abstract poor reading comprehension can result in failure in using references, benefiting from professional gatherings and resources, keeping up with the growing body of knowledge in the virtual world of the internet, and failing to achieve in efl programs. the purpose of the present quasi-experimental study was to explore the effects of background knowledge and previewing narrative and expos...

ABSTRACT         Background and Objective: Lactic acid bacteria are Gram-positive, catalase-negative, nonsporulating, either rod- or coccus-shaped bacteria that have beneficial effects on their hosts by producing antimicrobial substances such as lactic acid, hydrogen peroxide, bacteriocins and biosurfactants. Bacteriocins are antimicrobial peptides that a...

Backgrounds: Due to their antibacterial effects, herbal remedies have an important role in the treatment of infections; particularly in infected wounds. Increased bacterial resistance to antibiotics combined with increased side effects related to their administration has led many researchers to investigate alternative herbal treatments in recent years. In line with this trend, the objective of ...

Background and Objectives: Bioprotective starters, especially lactic acid bacteria, are used in fermentation and biological preservation of the meat products and considered as appropriate substitutes for the chemical preservatives. The aim of this study was to use Lactobacillus plantarum and Pediococcus acidilactici as bioprotective cultures and probiotics for the growth control of important fo...

ABSTRACT          Background and Objective: Although antibiotics are commonly used for treatment of infectious diseases, these treatments are often associated with several problems such as unwanted side effects and resistance to antibiotics. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial effect of aqueous and alcoholic extracts of Nasturtium...