FROM PLANTS TO PATTERNS: CONSTRUCTING A COMPREHENSIVE ONLINE STRONTIUM ISOSCAPE FOR BELGIUM (ISOBEL) USING HIGH DENSITY GRID MAPPING

From plants to patterns: Constructing a comprehensive online strontium isoscape for Belgium (IsoBel) using high density grid mapping

Understanding the spatial distribution of strontium isotopes in plants or other archives within a region is crucial for various fields, including archaeology, environmental studies, food sciences and forensic science.This study aims to create a detailed dynamic strontium isoscape for Belgium through high-density plant sampling, presented in a web a

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Reproduction and feeding of the electric fish Brachyhypopomus gauderio (Gymnotiformes: Hypopomidae) and the discussion of a life history pattern for gymnotiforms from high latitudes.

The reproductive biology and feeding habits of the electric fish Brachyhypopomus gauderio were studied.The species has seasonal reproductive behavior, with breeding occurring during the Southern Hemisphere spring and summer, and having a positive relation with the photoperiod variation.Brachyhypopomus gauderio was defined as a fractional spawner, w

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Latent tuberculosis infection in health-care workers in the government sector in Brunei Darussalam: A cross-sectional study

Objective: Health-care workers (HCWs) are known to be at high risk for occupational biological hazards, and this includes exposure to mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) which can result in either active or latent TB infection (LTBI).This study aims to provide an overview of the incidence of LTBI among HCWs in Brunei Darussalam, to examine associated r

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