This article aims to contribute a better understanding of investigative journalism by proposing multi-step method for identifying pieces, despite the genre’s blurred definition. uses internal criteria observable in texts themselves, regardless their author, awards received, label, or discourses about them. Based on literature review, an exploratory analysis and practical testing, we claim that ...

This research was focused on the qualitative and quantitative evaluation of anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of ethanolic extract of Scindapsus officinalis (EESO) fruit in laboratory animals and whether these effects were of any statistical significance. Carrageenan-induced Hind Paw Edema test in long evans rat was the experiment for anti-inflammatory activity of the ethanolic extract of...

Estimation of microbial numbers in foods by conventional microbiological techniques takes days, so there is a need for faster methods that can give results in minutes. Research was undertaken to investigate the use of bioluminescent ATP determination and a firefly luciferase assay to estimate the initial population of aerobic mesophilic bacteria on fresh-cut melons immediately after preparation...

In order to interpret spectral induced polarization (SIP) data measured in the field for purpose of mineral exploration, laboratory investigations are necessary that establish relationships between electrical parameters and properties. For massive ores, particular seafloor sulfides (SMSs), samples may be difficult obtain, it is often not desired cut cylindrical plugs out available hand pieces. ...

Sarcocystis is a genus of cyst-forming parasites infecting both animals and human. This study aimed to isolate coccidian tissue cysts from muscle of infected animals by a simple method in addition to molecular identification of Sarcocystis cruzi from the samples. The samples were obtained from commercial source in Babol, Northern Iran. Five grams of calf muscle was cut into 2-3 pieces in 30 ml ...