This study is the construction of the Green’s function and Sinc function for a class of nonhomogeneous singular boundary value problems (SBVPs). The equivalent Volterra-Fredholm integral equations can be derived from SBVPs by applying Green’s function. This can be approximated by Sinc-Collocation method. Convergence analysis is given. Our approach applied on three various examples. Errors in the solution

Objective In the present work, the potential use of raw date stone as an inexpensive carbonized adsorbent material for removal of Pb(II) has been demonstrated. Methods The adsorption of Pb(II) ions onto carbonized date stone has been studied by batch adsorption method. The variables (pH, adsorbent dose and initial concentration of Pb(II) ions) of the adsorption process were optimized by response surface

The calibration technique is the process of adjusting weights for the better enhancement of the estimate of the population parameters using auxiliary information. In this manuscript, we have proposed ratio and regression type calibration estimators for the population mean under both correlated and uncorrelated measurement errors. The variances of the proposed calibrated estimators to the first order

We perform Noether classification of the generalised system of coupled (2+1)-dimensional hyperbolic equations, namely utt-uxx-uyy+P(v)=0,vtt-vxx-vyy+Q(u)=0. Besides this we compute conservation laws corresponding to cases that have Noether symmetries for the underlying coupled hyperbolic system.

In this paper, we proposed a new extension of the Rayleigh distribution with two parameter called type I half logistic Rayleigh distribution. Several important mathematical and statistical properties of this new distribution are discussed. Simulation studies and real data applications are also considered for performance of the new distribution.

Type-2 diabetes (T2DM) is a global epidemic. Among various complications of T2DM, dental caries is one of its preventable complications. This investigation was aimed to study the association between salivary factors and the growth of cariogenic bacteria in the saliva of T2DM patients. We measured the salivary glucose, saliva flow rate and its buffering capacity in T2DM patients (N = 100). Cariogenic

The illegal production of amphetamine and its derivatives has rapidly increased in the last years to provide the increasing demand all over the world. Since amphetamine is chiral, its enantiomers have different pharmacological activities. The present work aims to study the enantiomeric profile of amphetamine in several batches of tablets seized from the illegal market. The R and S antipodes were first

The structural, morphological, optical and electrical properties of CeO2 thin films deposited on glass substrate using spin coating technique are studied with and without gamma irradiation. The prepared samples were gamma irradiated with 60Co at room temperature with dose range from 0 to 100 kGy. The pristine and gamma exposed samples were analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning

Oxidation behavior of tretinoin (TRN) was evaluated using anodic stripping voltammetry (ASV), differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) and cyclic voltammetry (CV) techniques in Britton-Robinson (B-R) pH 7. The glassy carbon (GC) electrode was used to deposit the compound (TRN) into its surface to record a well-defined oxidation peak at 0.75 V in the presence of Ag/AgCl reference electrode and a Pt counter

The present study develops the equations that govern a steady flow of ferrofluid in a semi-porous channel (SPC) under the effects of Lorentz force. Three different base fluids namely water, kerosene and blood and magnetite as ferroparticles are used in the analysis. These equations are modeled by using the Cartesian coordinate system with the help of Berman’s similarity transformation. The partial

Objective Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by bone mass reduction with a prevalence of approximately 34–48% in Saudi Arabia. Many risk factors can increase osteoporosis fracture, including low vitamin K levels. However, its exact role on bone mineral density (BMD) remains under investigated. This study aims to determine whether dietary vitamin K is associated with BMD, inflammation, undercarboxylated

A cross sectional study was conducted during the period 2014–2015, to estimate the prevalence and assess contribution of some risk factors for the occurrence of enterotoxaemia in sheep, goats, cattle and camels in the Kingdom Saudi Arabia. A total of 1593 animals from 476 herds were investigated. ELISA tests were conducted using a commercial kit for the detection of different toxins produced by Clostridium

Objectives The unpolluted freshwater is an essential ingredient for the healthy life of animals and humans. Aquatic pollution is the most important problem for living organisms. The main source of water pollution is industrial sewages. In the current study bioaccumulation and genotoxic effects of different metals e.g. Pb, Cd, Cr, Cu were determined in various tissues of Puntius sophore (P. sophore)

Objective This study investigated how a chemical-induced analgesia and inflammation could be managed by hot methanol extract of Leea macrophylla (Roxb.) root (LM). Methods Nature of secondary metabolites and the phytochemicals was studied by the established qualitative tests and GC-MS analysis. The analgesic potential was tested by acetic acid-induced writhing model, formalin test and tail immersion

Coronaviruses are enveloped positive-strand RNA viruses belonging to family Coronaviridae and order Nidovirales which cause infections in birds and mammals. Among the human coronaviruses, highly pathogenic ones are Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) which have been implicated in severe respiratory syndrome in humans

It is important to understand the nature and mechanism of interaction of drugs with serum albumins as such interactions govern their pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Plumbagin is a natural phytocompound, mainly present in the bark of Plumbaginaceae family plants and it has numerous therapeutic potentials. In this study, the interaction of plumbagin with human serum albumin (HSA) was deciphered

Mastitis an inflammation of mammary gland in dairy herds is a key concern of economic losses worldwide caused by bacteria and its toxins. In this study, we investigated pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines (IL-2, IL-1β, IL-6, TGF-β, IL-10, TNF-α), lactoferrin and albumin, and milk composition in normal dairy cows and lactating cows with symptoms of sub-clinical and clinical mastitis. Lactating

In a BCI-algebra, the notion of m-polar (∈,∈)-fuzzy q-ideal is introduced, and its properties are investigated. Relations between m-polar (∈,∈)-fuzzy q-ideal and m-polar fuzzy ideal/subalgebra are discussed. Characterizations of m-polar (∈,∈)-fuzzy q-ideal are considered. The extension property about the m-polar (∈,∈)-fuzzy q-ideal is established. Homomorphic image and preimage of m-polar (∈,∈)-fuzzy

Objective To investigate the effect of Salvadora persica, Zingiber officinale andCurcuma longa plant extracts for the treatment of Eimeria tenella infection in chickens. Methods One hundred and fifty broiler chickens one-day-old were obtained from a commercial breeder and kept under strict hygienic conditions. The chicks were divided into five equal groups. The first group was kept as a negative control

One eminent disadvantage of many existing optimal estimators/class of estimators is that they are typically biased. In this article, we proposed an optimum class of unbiased estimators for estimating the population mean under simple random sampling without replacement (SRSWOR) scheme. Proposed class is a blend of three concepts: 1) information on auxiliary variable, 2) the ranks of auxiliary variable

Bacterial screenings were collected from Nellore coastal regions of Bapatla and Vishakhapatnam from south India. Altogether, 29 bacterial isolates were attained from seawater and sediment samples consuming Zobel-culture media (pH = 7.3 ± 0.2) and incubated at 27 °C of temperature. Among these 29 bacterial isolates, 3 bacterial strains were shown the highest zone of inhibition producing the molecular

Objective The Mann-Whitney test is applied for testing the means of two non-normal populations. The Mann-Whitney test in the presence of Neutrosophy present in this paper. The design and implantation of the proposed test under neutrosophic statistic are given. Method Two methods to apply this test will be given. The application of the proposed test is given with the aid of melting points of alloy data

In this paper, we introduce the HK-Sobolev space and establish a fundamental theorem of calculus and an integration by parts formula, then we give sufficient conditions for the existence and uniqueness of a solution to a variational problem associated with a Sturm–Liouville type equation involving Henstock-Kurzweil integrable functions as source terms.

This paper features an indirect method to measure the speed of light. First, the electrical permittivity of air ε0, is obtained, by using a capacitance meter to measure the capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor, by varying the separation between its plates. By means of a least squares adjustment, the slope of the straight line is calculated which is related to ε0. Next, the magnetic permittivity

The association between vitamin D and cancer has been studied with different focuses. As far as the beneficial effects concern, studies have shown the effects of vitamin D in inflammatory response and oxidative stress in relation with cancer regression. Indirect anti-cancer effects of vitamin D also due to its anti-inflammatory properties. Nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) is considered as a major mediator

In the present work, a novel bio-synthesis of highly crystalline cubic MgO nanoparticles from aqueous extracts obtained from date pits is reported. The synthesised cubic MgO nanoparticles were annealed at 500 and 700 °C for 2 h in air. Characterization of the samples was carried out using various characterization techniques. To show the photocatalytic effectiveness of date pits mediated MgO nanoparticles

The perturbed Boussinesq equation and the KdV-Caudrey-Dodd-Gibbon equation describe the characteristics of longitudinal waves in bars, long water waves, plasma waves, quantum mechanics, acoustic waves, nonlinear optics etc. Thus, the mentioned equations are clearly important in their own right. In this article, the modified auxiliary equation technique has been put in use in order to ascertain exact

In this study, our aim to constructed the traveling and solitary wave solutions for nonlinear evolution equation describe the wave propagation in nonlinear low-pass electrical transmission lines by implemented the modification of mathematical method. We obtained the new and more general solutions in rational, trigonometric, hyperbolic type which represent to kink and anti-kink wave solitons, bright-dark

The occurrence of antibiotic resistant microorganisms in poultry litter is due to the increasing use of antibiotics. Poultry litter is used as a fertilizer for its high nutrient content. The presence of antibiotic resistant microorganisms in poultry litter makes its handling, amendment and application as fertilizer a challenging task. This study is designed to evaluate the antibiotic susceptibility

The study of nanofluid dynamics under the influence of bioconvection has valuable applications as the nanofluids possess tremendous heat transfer capabilities in comparison to the ordinary fluids. Having such amazing characteristics of nanofluids in mind, the objective of the present study is to analyze the influence of bioconvective Micropolar nanofluid flow comprising gyrotactic microorganisms with

1-Deoxynojirimycin (DNJ) and polyphenolic compound are extensively found at different levels in many silkworm races. The present investigation comprises, estimation of DNJ, polyphenol, total phenolic (TPC) and total favonoid contents (TFC), antioxidant activities (DPPH, ABTS, and FRAP). The results showed that the fifth larval instars of Samrong and Nangsiw had high content of DNJ (96.42 mg/100 g dw

Objective The existing post hoc tests under classical statistics have been applied for analyzing the data having all determined, precise and exact observations. In practice, the data recorded from the complex situations or under uncertainty does not contain all determined observations in the data. Method In this case, the data is recorded in the indeterminacy interval and can be analyzed using neutrosophic

This case study aims to determine the effect of five-dimensional regularization and interpolation on seismic subsurface imaging, particularly focusing on impacts to noise attenuation, velocity analysis, and migration. Advanced seismic processing requires high fold coverage and regular cross-spread data to attain good noise attenuation and common offset vectors for appropriate migration. Complex geological

Cypermethrin (CYP) can cause neurotoxicity and plays a role as an inducer for mitochondrial dysfunction. The defensive capability of Moringa oleifera versus neuronal issues prompted by CYP intoxication in adult male albino rats was investigated. Sixty male rats were divided into six experimental groups; G1: controlled group. G2 and G3 were exposed to CYP at different doses of 26.15 mg/Kg/day (representing

In this study, we propose an alternative concept for describing the average traffic congestion in several populous cities around the world, namely landscape percolation. The ratio of the residential area size to road width is a fundamental parameter that controls the traffic congestion. We have compared the model with data extracted from several populous cities around the world (directly from Google

This effort was performed to investigate the nonlinear optical (NLO) properties of 2-aminobenzothiazole (ABT) molecule at a sophisticated level of theory (DFT/CAM-B3LYP/6-311++G(d,p)). The study included the investigation of NLO properties of the three tautomeric forms of ABT in the gas and solvents of different polarities. The study extended to study the NLO properties of the most stable tautomeric

Objective In this paper, we will introduce the designing of Grubbs’s test under neutrosophic statistics. The proposed test will be a generalization of Grubbs’s test under classical statistics. Method We will present the designing and the operational procedure of the proposed test under the neutrosophic statistical interval method. Results The application of the proposed test will be given with the

This experiment aimed to determine how pomegranate juice (PJ) responds to oxidative stress induced by aluminum in male mice. A total of thirty-six male mice were separated into six groups. The first group (control group) received tap water. Groups two and three were given 20% and 40% PJ, respectively. Group four received 400 mg Al/kg, while groups five and six were given Al + 20% PJ and Al + 40% PJ

The investigations on the role of dietary micronutrient(s), such as selenium, has recently emerged as the fixate of researchers, notably in aquaculture. Our study aimed at investigation of the impact of dietary selenium on growth and digestive enzymes (DE) activity in juvenile tilapia. Three iso-nitrogenous diets with a sequential increase of selenium doses viz. 2 (T1), 4 (T2), and 8 (T3) mg/kg of

Mercury is the third most hazardous heavy metal and its toxicity causes a severe health risk through unfavorable detrimental pathological and biochemical effects. Mercury is widely found in many ecological and certain occupational settings. Objectives The aim of this study is to elucidate the neuroprotective role of vitamin E (VE) and Lactobacillus plantarum (LTB) either alone or in combination against

Background Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a hepatic manifestation of metabolic syndrome, which has become one of the globally recognized threats to health in 21st. The aim of this study was to elucidate the protective effects of berberine on intestinal mucosal barrier by regulating the intestinal flora in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) rats. Methods: A total of 33 rats were randomly

The Reactive carbonyl species (RCS) like, 3-deoxyglucosone (3-DG) is a highly reactive intermediate of the glycation reaction which may result into the formation of protein advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), like myoglobin-AGEs (Mb-AGEs) which further lead to the structural perturbations. In the present work, we studied the glycation of myoglobin (Mb) by physico-chemical techniques and the resulting

Cancer is the second largest killer in the world. Even though the treatment and diagnosis of cancers have increased manifold, the survival rate has not increased proportionately. This discrepancy is mainly due to the toxicity of the chemotherapeutic agents. Natural herbs possessing significant antitumour activity can be utilized to address this issue. Asparagus racemosus is a widely distributed medicinal

Background Diabetes especially type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is securing the rank under five around the world and leading cause of death cardiac disease and cancer. T2DM is a severe inflammatory state mainly associated to obesity and enhanced oxidative stress. Objectives We have investigated eleven genetic polymorphisms of seven important genes viz. IL-10, TNF-α, IL-6, adiponectin, IL-1, IL-18, and

Objective Markers of serological autoimmunity such as anti-nuclear antibodies (ANA) are noted in approximately 14.01% of the Chinese population. The vast majority will do not have clinical autoimmune disease. However, the possible influence of antinuclear antibodies in acute aortic syndromes (AAS) has not been elucidated. Methods The study group included 77 patients who underwent AAS. Serum levels

Aberrant increased apoptosis and dysfunction in migration and invasion of trophoblast cell play key role in preeclampsia. However, the mechanism remains unclear. Our study investigated the roles of microRNA-26b-3p (miR-26b-3p) in trophoblast cell growth by targeting sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG). Human trophoblast cell line HTR8-SVneo was used in this study. Gain- and loss-of-functions of miR-26b-3p

Objective Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic illness and it is a result of hyperglycemia ensuing since a deficiency in insulin production, insulin function. Based on WHO statistics, more than 347 million peoples are suffered from the DM globally and it may increase to 694 million in 2030. Vanillic acid (VA) is a phenolic derived compound from dietary vegetations and fruits with the many biological

Background Marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), especially bone MSCs (BMSCs), play a vital role in immunomodulation of graft rejection but many shortcomings limit its application. In this study, we aimed to investigate the modulation effect of MSCs from gingiva (GMSCs) on the rejection of rat liver transplantation model and to explore the potential mechanisms. Methods GMSCs were obtained from human

The study was designed to investigate the effect of cerebrospinal fluid leakage (CFSL) on the surgical outcomes of thoracic spinal stenosis (TSS). 153 TSS cases were recruited for this study from January 2012 to December 2017. Preoperative duration of symptoms, neurological status, operative parameters, postoperative courses and neurological recovery were collected. Modified Japanese Orthopedic Association

In the diagnosis of hydronephrosis, there are cases where pathological symptoms and causes are difficult to judge. In order to improve the ultrasound diagnosis of hydronephrosis, based on CNN neural network technology, this paper analyzes the traditional image resolution processing algorithm by contrast analysis method, and proposes a fast image super-resolution reconstruction algorithm. The method

Objective To systematically evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of acupuncture in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture and/or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation over acupoints (acu-TENS) in the treatment of the stable COPD were searched in PubMed, Embase, The Cochrane Library, WanFang Data, VIP, CNKI

This research aims to study the therapeutic effect of dexmedetomidine on type 2 diabetic rats reperfusion injury model. A rat model of type 2 diabetes was induced by high-fat and high-sugar feed, and a reperfusion rat model was obtained by ligating the left anterior descending branch and reperfusion. The diabetic rat model sham operation group was used as the control group (DM-S), the rats were divided

Dexmedetomidine is a very useful anesthetic, and it currently has less improvement in early childhood surgery. In order to study the effect of dexmedetomidine in improving the complex congenital heart surgery in infants and young children, this paper used machine learning algorithm to improve the image, and combined MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) images for diagnostic analysis. At the same time,

Objectives Since DHZCP had significant inhibitory effects on liver and kidney fibrosis, we hypothesize that DHZCP could also inhibit pulmonary fibrosis. Therefore, the aim of this study is to examine the effect of DHZCP on silicosis, a type of pulmonary fibrosis caused by silica dust, and its underlying mechanism. Methods Pulmonary fibrosis was induced by inhalation of silica (SiO2) dust in mice which

Traditional Chinese Medicinal (TCM) compounds provide a plethora of natural chemiome for structure based novel drug discovery against unexplored targets of important diseases. One such disease is Secondary Spinal cord Injury (SSCI), a condition secondary to initial Spinal cord Injury (SCI) caused by a trauma. In SSCI oxidative stress and inflammation play a pivotal role in aggravating neural damage

Background Based on “gut-brain axis” theory, we employed a rat 6-OHDA lesion model to examine the impact of gut-acupuncture on motor symptoms, the abundance of DA neurons in the SN, the hemodynamic characteristics of the carotid artery and SNH. Methods 6-OHDA-induced PD rats were treated with gut-acupuncture daily, starting day 15 after surgery. Mobility of the limbs was evaluated, abundance of TH + DA

Background Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) is the gold standard for the measurement of spinal parameters. The aim of this study is to evaluate the practical value of using an iPhone to rapidly measure lumbosacral spine-pelvic sagittal parameters, and compared the measurement time and accuracy between iPhone and PACS. Methods The study group consisted of 50 patients. They were examined