Individualization of petrol sources by high field nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.

In the forensic science context petrol is considered the most common fire accelerant. However, the identification and classification of petrol sources through the years has been proven to be a challenge in the investigation of fire related incidents. This research explored the possibility of identification and classification of petrol sources using high field NMR spectroscopy.

Priming of microbial microcystin degradation in biomass-fed gravity driven membrane filtration biofilms.

Gravity-driven membrane (GDM) filtration is a promising tool for low-cost decentralized drinking water production. The biofilms in GDM systems are able of removing harmful chemical components, particularly toxic cyanobacterial metabolites such as microcystins (MCs). This is relevant for the application of GDM filtration because anthropogenic nutrient input and climate change have led to an increase of toxic cyanobacterial blooms.

Abrupt stop of deep water turnover with lake warming: Drastic consequences for algal primary producers.

After strong fertilization in the 20 century, many deep lakes in Central Europe are again nutrient poor due to long-lasting restoration (re-oligotrophication). In line with reduced phosphorus and nitrogen loadings, total organismic productivity decreased and lakes have now historically low nutrient and biomass concentrations. This caused speculations that restoration was overdone and intended fertilizations are needed to ensure ecological functionality.

[CRIB II score and method of delivery for very low and extremely low birth weight infants].

Unlabelled: The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of method of delivery on CRIB II score in preterm infants born in vertex presentation < or = 32 weeks of gestation.

Material And Methods: Prospective study over five years period (2006-2010) that includes 162 cases. 115 (71%) of patients are delivered vaginally and 47 (29%) with cesarean section.

[Bishop score and outcome of labor in pregnancy < or = 32 weeks of gestation].

Unlabelled: The purpose of this study was to find correlation between early changes in Bishop score and the subsequent method of delivery < or = 32 g.w.

Material And Methods: A prospective study for five years period (2006 - 2010) included 235 patients who met the following criteria: 1) single birth; 2) gestational period < or = 32 weeks; 3) appropriate for gestational age; 4) livebirths.