Transfer of Xanthomonas campestris pv. arecae and X. campestris pv. musacearum to X. vasicola (Vauterin) as X. vasicola pv. arecae comb. nov. and X. vasicola pv. musacearum comb. nov. and Description of X. vasicola pv. vasculorum pv. nov.

We present an amended description of the bacterial species Xanthomonas vasicola to include the causative agent of banana Xanthomonas wilt, as well as strains that cause disease on Areca palm, Tripsacum grass, sugarcane, and maize. Genome-sequence data reveal that these strains all share more than 98% average nucleotide with each other and with the type strain. Our analyses and proposals should help to resolve the taxonomic confusion that surrounds some of these pathogens and help to prevent future use of invalid names. [Formula: see text] Copyright © 2020 The Author(s). This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY 4.0 International license .

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Taxonomic repositioning of twelve Xanthomonas campestris, seven Xanthomonas axonopodis and one Pseudomonas cissicola reference pathovars to Xanthomonas citri

10.1101/2021.07.23.453582 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Kanika Bansal ◽

Sanjeet Kumar ◽

Prabhu B Patil

Keyword(s):

Genome Sequence ◽

Xanthomonas Campestris ◽

Sequence Data ◽

Published Data ◽

Xanthomonas Citri ◽

Xanthomonas Axonopodis ◽

Genome Sequence Data ◽

Taxonomic Confusion

Here on the basis of phylo-taxonogenomics criteria we present amended description of 20 pathovars to Xanthomonas citri majority (18/20) of which were first reported from India. 7/20 are currently classified as X. axonopodis, 12/20 as X. campestris and 1/20 as Pseudomonas cissicola. Here, we have generated genome sequence data for 4 pathovars and genomes of remaining 16 were used from the published data. Genome based investigation reveals that all these pathovars belong to X. citri and not to X. axonopodis or X. campestris as previously reported. Present proposal is to aid in resolving the taxonomic confusion of the X. ctiri pathovars and prevent future usage of invalid names.

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Environment Approach on Optimizing Tourism Facilities at Tourism Village in Indonesia

Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal ◽

10.21834/e-bpj.v4i10.1617 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (10) ◽

pp. 109 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Nurlisa Ginting ◽

Satria Halim

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Peer Review ◽

Qualitative Method ◽

Local Community ◽

Publishing House ◽

Tourist Attraction ◽

Dynamic Movement ◽

International Publishing ◽

Tourist Village ◽

Open Access Article

Tourism is a sector that always has a dynamic movement which will benefit the local community. Lumban Suhi-suhi is a tourist village famous for its ulos on Samosir Island that has become one of the tourist attraction. Due to the limitations of facilities arrangement make it becomes less of the attraction itself. Therefore, the environment-based mechanism becomes one of the concepts that will be applied to improve the tourist facilities in which could increase tourists in that area. The researcher uses a qualitative method in the form of direct observation and interview and analyzing data with related theory.Keywords: Tourism Village; Facilities; Sustainable Tourism; EnvironmenteISSN: 2398-4287© 2019. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v4i10.1617

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Determinants of Recycling Behaviour in Tioman Island

Journal of ASIAN Behavioural Studies ◽

10.21834/jabs.v2i4.206 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

pp. 49

Author(s):

Saripah Abdul Latif ◽

Mohd Shukri Omar

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Solid Waste ◽

Significant Relationship ◽

Environmental Problem ◽

Publishing House ◽

Negative Relationship ◽

Broad Agreement ◽

International Publishing ◽

Open Access Article ◽

Structured Questionnaire

The rapid increase in solid waste is a major environmental problem and recycling is argued to be a better solution to the problem. However, there is a broad agreement that there is a gap between the increasing awareness for recycling and the recycling behaviour among the consumers. The aim of this study is to investigate the recycling behaviour among 62 residents of Tioman Island. A structured questionnaire that included 33 items is used to obtain the data. The findings show a significant relationship between recycling behaviour and collectivism; a positive, weak relationship with recycling attitudes; and a negative relationship with materialism. Keywords: recycling behaviour; recycling attitudes; materialism and collectivism. eISSN 2514-7528 © 2017 The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK . This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

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The Importance of Ergonomics on Urban Squares: Case from Istanbul

Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal ◽

10.21834/e-bpj.v4i11.1695 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (11) ◽

pp. 219

Author(s):

Cigdem Canbay Turkyilmaz

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Peer Review ◽

Publishing House ◽

Urban Spaces ◽

Close Relationship ◽

Weak Points ◽

International Publishing ◽

The Creation ◽

The Individual ◽

Open Access Article

There is a close relationship between the creation of urban spaces and ergonomics. To make new stimulating and satisfying urban spaces, ergonomics criteria should consider. In this study, two main urban squares from Istanbul examined. Selected urban squares evaluated by site observation according to the classified ergonomics criteria. Strong and weak points of chosen squares discussed and some suggestions proposed. The results demonstrated the fact that urban equipment meets the individual ergonomic criteria are not sufficient in the use of both squares, and they need to be re-planned.Keywords: Ergomomics; urban squares, IstanbuleISSN: 2398-4287 © 2019. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v4i11.1695 .

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Development of an Immunochromatographic Strip Using Conjugated Gold Nanoparticles for the Rapid Detection of Klebsiella pneumoniae Causing Neonatal Sepsis

Pharmaceutics ◽

10.3390/pharmaceutics13081141 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (8) ◽

pp. 1141

Author(s):

Noha M. Elhosseiny ◽

Tamer M. Samir ◽

Aliaa A. Ali ◽

Amani A. El-Kholy ◽

Ahmed S. Attia

Keyword(s):

Gold Nanoparticles ◽

Klebsiella Pneumoniae ◽

Causative Agent ◽

Neonatal Sepsis ◽

Bacterial Species ◽

Resistant Bacteria ◽

Immunochromatographic Strip ◽

Amino Acid Peptide ◽

Negative Results ◽

Drug Resistant Bacteria

Neonatal sepsis is a leading cause of death among newborns and infants, especially in the developing world. The problem is compounded by the delays in pinpointing the causative agent of the infection. This is reflected in increasing mortality associated with these cases and the spread of multi-drug-resistant bacteria. In this work, we deployed bioinformatics and proteomics analyses to determine a promising target that could be used for the identification of a major neonatal sepsis causative agent, Klebsiella pneumoniae. A 19 amino acid peptide from a hypothetical outer membrane was found to be very specific to the species, well conserved among its strains, surface exposed, and expressed in conditions simulating infection. Antibodies against the selected peptide were conjugated to gold nanoparticles and incorporated into an immunochromatographic strip. The developed strip was able to detect as low as 105 CFU/mL of K. pneumoniae. Regarding specificity, it showed negative results with both Escherichia coli and Enterobacter cloacae. More importantly, in a pilot study using neonatal sepsis cases blood specimens, the developed strip selectively gave positive results within 20 min with those infected with K. pneumoniae without prior sample processing. However, it gave negative results in cases infected with other bacterial species.

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How to write an article: Preparing a publishable manuscript!

CytoJournal ◽

10.4103/1742-6413.92545 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

pp. 1 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Vinod B. Shidham ◽

Martha B. Pitman ◽

Richard M. DeMay

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Scientific Progress ◽

Scientific Work ◽

International Committee ◽

Open Platform ◽

Track Record ◽

Do It Yourself ◽

Personal Success ◽

Modern Era ◽

Open Access Article

Most of the scientific work presented as abstracts (platforms and posters) at various conferences have the potential to be published as articles in peer-reviewed journals. This DIY (Do It Yourself) article on how to achieve that goal is an extension of the symposium presented at the 36th European Congress of Cytology, Istanbul, Turkey (presentation available on net at http://alturl.com/q6bfp). The criteria for manuscript authorship should be based on the ICMJE (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors) Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts. The next step is to choose the appropriate journal to submit the manuscript and review the ‘Instructions to the authors’ for that journal. Although initially it may appear to be an insurmountable task, diligent organizational discipline with a little patience and perseverance with input from mentors should lead to the preparation of a nearly perfect publishable manuscript even by a novice. Ultimately, the published article is an excellent track record of academic productivity with contribution to the general public good by encouraging the exchange of experience and innovation. It is a highly rewarding conduit to the personal success and growth leading to the collective achievement of continued scientific progress. Recent emergences of journals and publishers offering the platform and opportunity to publish under an open access charter provides the opportunity for authors to protect their copyright from being lost to conventional publishers. Publishing your work on this open platform is the most rewarding mission and is the recommended option in the current modern era. [This open access article can be linked (copy-paste link from HTML version of this article) or reproduced FREELY if original reference details are prominently identifiable].

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Bystander Phage Therapy: Inducing Host-Associated Bacteria to Produce Antimicrobial Toxins against the Pathogen Using Phages

Antibiotics ◽

10.3390/antibiotics7040105 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

pp. 105 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

T. Brady ◽

Christopher Fajardo ◽

Bryan Merrill ◽

Jared Hilton ◽

Kiel Graves ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Causative Agent ◽

Recovery Rate ◽

Phage Therapy ◽

Bacterial Species ◽

American Foulbrood ◽

Associated Bacteria ◽

Field Isolates ◽

Brevibacillus Laterosporus ◽

Bystander Killing

Brevibacillus laterosporus is often present in beehives, including presence in hives infected with the causative agent of American Foulbrood (AFB), Paenibacillus larvae. In this work, 12 B. laterosporus bacteriophages induced bactericidal products in their host. Results demonstrate that P. larvae is susceptible to antimicrobials induced from field isolates of the bystander, B. laterosporus. Bystander antimicrobial activity was specific against the pathogen and not other bacterial species, indicating that the production was likely due to natural competition between the two bacteria. Three B. laterosporus phages were combined in a cocktail to treat AFB. Healthy hives treated with B. laterosporus phages experienced no difference in brood generation compared to control hives over 8 weeks. Phage presence in bee larvae after treatment rose to 60.8 ± 3.6% and dropped to 0 ± 0.8% after 72 h. In infected hives the recovery rate was 75% when treated, however AFB spores were not susceptible to the antimicrobials as evidenced by recurrence of AFB. We posit that the effectiveness of this treatment is due to the production of the bactericidal products of B. laterosporus when infected with phages resulting in bystander-killing of P. larvae. Bystander phage therapy may provide a new avenue for antibacterial production and treatment of disease.

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An Ethno-Nutritional Study on Frozen Saba Crispy among Malaysians

Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal ◽

10.21834/ebpj.v6i17.2893 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (17) ◽

Author(s):

Norrina Din ◽

Bustamam Bonari ◽

Nurul Imtiaz Abd Gani ◽

Cunlin Li

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Open Access ◽

Shelf Life ◽

Publishing House ◽

Nutritional Profile ◽

Nutritional Study ◽

New Varieties ◽

International Publishing ◽

Increasing Demand ◽

Open Access Article

Banana is a topical fruit consumed worldwide. Since bananas lifecycle is short, prolonging its' shelf life is necessary to cater for the increasing demand of globalization. This study aims to evaluate frozen bananas' quality proportional to nutritional profile and the products' acceptability as traditional ready-to-eat food. A pilot study with 30 respondents looking at the attributions between Saba Crispy and raw Saba using a 5-point Likert scale yielded 50% agreeing to texture, taste, and flavor of Saba Crispy and 66.67% for colors. Hence, the product's color and texture influence the customer's acceptance and should be marketed with new varieties. Keywords: Saba Banana, Malays, Frozen and Nutritive eISSN: 2398-4287© 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI:

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The Use of Multi-Sensor for Illegal Human Settlement Detection

Asian Journal of Environment-Behaviour Studies ◽

10.21834/aje-bs.v3i7.270 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (7) ◽

pp. 171-178

Author(s):

Arnis Asmat ◽

Zamzami S.Z ◽

Mansor S

Keyword(s):

High Resolution ◽

Open Access ◽

Spectral Resolution ◽

Publishing House ◽

Spatial Filter ◽

Human Settlement ◽

Counting Approach ◽

International Publishing ◽

Spot 5 ◽

Open Access Article

The paper presents preliminary results of legal and illegal settlement extraction in Pulau Gaya, Sabah using high resolution Quickbird and SPOT- 5 multi-spectral imageries using automated house detection technique. The technique developed is spatial-based using tree counting approach. From the results, edge to edge of the house features was found precisely separated and can be delineated between houses that less than 2m distance. Results show that the technique able to delineate legal houses from Quickbird image more than SPOT-5. Differs results would be due to different spatial and spectral resolution of images. Keywords: Quickbird, SPOT, spatial filter, tree counting eISSN 2514-751X © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

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Enhancing Physical Learning Environment for Autism

Asian Journal of Behavioural Studies ◽

10.21834/ajbes.v4i17.180 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (17) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Roslinda Ghazali ◽

Siti Rasidah Md. Sakip ◽

Ismail Samsuddin

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Learning Environment ◽

Sensory Input ◽

Publishing House ◽

Internal Environment ◽

Physical Learning Environment ◽

Sensory Space ◽

International Publishing ◽

Sensory Design ◽

Open Access Article

The designated learning environment for autism is unique and should consider sensory issues to overcome their needs. The purpose of this paper is to review related articles to gain a better understanding of autism needs regarding sensory design, sensory issues, sensory space, internal environment, and physical learning environment. This paper will outline the sensory design of the physical learning environment that would impact the sensory design towards the physical learning environment. This research paper concludes to be a guide for the designer to overcome sensory input so that autistic can learn more efficiently and develop with less stress.Keywords: Autism; sensory design; sensory issues; physical learning environmenteISSN: 2398-4295 © 2019. The Authors. Published for AMER, ABRA & cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21834/ajbes.v4i17.180

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