AIMS Raw fruits and vegetables have been increasingly associated with human infections caused by Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli. This study evaluates the isolation and detection of E. coli O26, O111 and O157 from vegetable samples using immunomagnetic particles. METHODS AND RESULTS Standard cultivation and immunomagnetic separation (IMS) procedures were compared. It was found that imm...

Thermal comfort and indoor air conditions affect the mental physical performance of users. People spend most their time indoors. The thermal these places directly individuals. Today, there are few examples interior spaces with suitable in terms comfort. Academician work offices university buildings also where academics a long time. In this context, it is important to investigate examine put for...

The analysis of thermal comfort in buildings, energy consumption, and occupant satisfaction is crucial to influencing the architectural design methodologies future. However, research these fields developing countries sectorised. Most times, standards study assess such as ASHRAE Standard 55, EN 15251, ISO 7730 are insufficient not appropriate for geographical areas application. This article pres...

Since low-income and social housing are among the most vulnerable built environments to climate change, this article evaluates energy performance of in context enabling net-zero carbon South Africa (SA). It seeks investigate how improved conscious energy-efficient design contributes toward a change mitigation response SA. The analyses use indoor comfort, based on ASHRAE 55-2004 Standard, two ca...

Traditional buildings are one type of structure that can adapt to a dynamic environment. Some functions the building’s spaces have been changed new requirements, but building's overall shape has preserved. The purpose this study was examine and determine differences in perceived thermal comfort values ​​between occupants visitors inside building. Using observation method analyzing data through ...