Producing and Characterizing Polyhydroxyalkanoates from Starch and Chickpea Waste Using Mixed Microbial Cultures in Solid-State Fermentation.

The environmental impact of plastic waste is a growing global challenge, primarily due to non-biodegradable plastics from fossil resources that accumulate in ecosystems. Biodegradable polymers like polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) offer a sustainable alternative. PHAs are microbial biopolymers produced by microorganisms using renewable substrates, including agro-industrial byproducts, making them eco-friendly and cost-effective.

Determination of the Mass Fractions of the Heavy Metals in the Recycled Cellulose Pulp.

In the process of paper recycling, certain amounts of metals can be found in the cellulose suspension, the source of which is mainly printing inks. The paper industry often uses different technologies to reduce heavy metal emissions. The recycling of laminated packaging contributes to the formation of sticky particles, which affects the concentration of heavy metals.

Assessment of management styles among top nursing leaders in Slovenian primary health centers: a cross-sectional analysis.

Purpose: This study aims to endeavor to discern the predominant leadership styles used by nursing managers within the framework of Slovenian primary health centers. Using a quantitative research approach, the study was conducted through the administration of a structured questionnaire.

Design/methodology/approach: The investigation encompassed 67 nursing managers, representing the entire spectrum of primary health centers in Slovenia.

Reporting of adverse events and the fundamental tasks of managers-A qualitative interview study.

Aim: To describe healthcare professionals' experiences of adverse event reporting in relation to the fundamental tasks of managers.

Design: Qualitative interview study.

Method: Twenty-four semi-structured interviews including six managers, six medical doctors, six Registered Nurses and six Enrolled Nurses were carried out in Slovenia from January to May 2019.

Toxicity of binary mixtures of pesticides and pharmaceuticals toward Vibrio fischeri: Assessment by quantitative structure-activity relationships.

Pollutants in real aquatic systems commonly occur as chemical mixtures. Yet, the corresponding risk assessment is still mostly based on information on single-pollutant toxicity, accepting the assumption that pollutant mixtures exhibit additive toxicity effect which is often not the case. Therefore, it is still better to use the experimental approach.