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Cysticercosis in a Wistar Albino Rat

The present study was conducted to know the cause for multiple cysts in the liver of laboratory rat used for experimental purpose in research work. A male Wistar albino rat about 22 weeks of age showed the presence of numerous cysts in liver. The cyst along with normal liver tissue was collected in 10% of formalin and processed for histopathology. Gross examination of liver showed white to yellowish cyst of 0.2 to 0.6 cm diameter, on incision, fluid or purulent exudates and larvae was seen. Histopathological examination revealed well-developed cyst wall with inner layer composed of cytokeratin along with thick connective layers mainly of fibrous tissue. The hepatocytes were damaged with severe infiltration of eosinophils and plasma cells surrounding the cyst. The larva showed the presence of an outer acellular eosinophilic cuticular layer and underlying subtentacular layer along with scolex containing hooks and suckers. Thus, based on the gross and histopathological examination, the accidental finding of cysts was confirmed to be Cysticercus fascioliaris infection in Wistar albino rat and it also indicated that the infection might be transmitted through water or bedding materials. Hence, it is necessary to give much emphasis on the quality of laboratory rodents used for experimental purposes and also for water and bedding materials used in future. Further, it is important to take safety and precautionary measures in laboratory animal house to avoid spread of zoonotic diseases to humans. Keywords: Cysticercosis, histopathology, Wistar albino rat Cite this Article Krishnamoorthy P, Sengupta PP, Balachandran C et al. Cysticercosis in a Wistar Albino Rat. Research & Reviews: Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology . 2017; 6(2): 23–25p.
A Case Study of the Transport/Transformation of Air Pollutants Over the Yellow Sea During the MAPS 2015 Campaign

As a case study, the fate of pollutants subjected to long‐range transport over northeast Asia was investigated. These pollutants originated as emitted particulate pollutants from Chinese source area, moved across the Yellow Sea (YS), and entered the Korean Peninsula (KP) during the Megacity Air Pollution Studies Seoul (MAPS‐Seoul) 2015 aircraft field campaign. The MAPS‐Seoul campaign, designed as a precampaign of the Korea‐United States Air Quality (KORUS‐AQ) campaign, was performed to diagnose the air quality around the KP and YS. Of particular interest during the campaign period was the existence of the elevated mixed layer (EML), the lofted layer of highly concentrated fine aerosols, observed in the marine atmosphere in and around the western coast of the KP. The pollutants within EML identified with the bulk Richardson number of 1.2–6.1, transported longer toward the downwind area than within marine boundary layer. As a result, pollutants emitted from Chinese source areas can cross the YS due to the EML and influence the surface air quality on downstream areas, where the inland boundary layer is sufficiently developed. We also analyzed the vertical distribution of the simulated sulfur dioxide (SO2) and sulfate (SO42−) in the EML over China‐YS‐KP belt area and found that the concentration of SO4−2 increases through a hygroscopic conversion process as the gas phase precursors move across the YS in an environment full of water vapor. Therefore, the EML makes the transport of the Chinese plume possible, as it passes over the marine boundary layer, entering downwind area over northeast Asia.
Complementarity of Performance Pay and Task Allocation

Complementarity between different management practices has been argued to be one potential explanation for persistent performance differences across firms. Using detailed data on internal organization for a nationally representative sample of firms, we empirically test for the existence of complementary joint adoption of performance pay incentives and decentralization of decision-making authority for tasks. To address endogeneity concerns, we exploit regional variation in income tax progressivity as an instrument for the adoption of performance pay. We find systematic evidence of complementarity between performance pay and decentralization of decision-making from principals to employees. However, adopting performance pay also leads to centralization of decision-making authority from non-managerial to managerial employees. The findings suggest that performance pay adoption leads to a concentration of decision-making control at the managerial employee level, as opposed to a general movement towards more decentralization throughout the organization.
Ranking of Risks for Existing and New Building Works

Site safety is one critical factor affecting the sustainability of skyscrapers and decoration, repair, and maintenance projects. Many newly-built skyscrapers exceed 50 storeys in Hong Kong and decoration, repair, and maintenance projects are widely performed to extend the lifespans of buildings. Although many cities do not contain skyscrapers at present, this will change in the future. Likewise, more decoration, repair, and maintenance projects will emerge. Thus, the present research, which compares the safety risks among the new and DSR projects, provides insights for builders, policymakers, and safety personnel. Moreover, research studies which rank and compare decoration, repair, and maintenance projects and new skyscraper constructions are scarce. The use of the evidence-based practice approach, which aims to narrow the gap between practice and academia in construction safety research, is the first of its kind. In this paper, we firstly provide a systematic literature review from 1999 to 2019 regarding construction safety, and then study the industry’s perspectives by analysing the construction practitioners’ interview results, court cases, and analytic hierarchy process survey results to compare them with the literature. It is found that the generation gap and prolonged working hours lead to accidents—a phenomenon which is unique in Hong Kong and absent from the literature. It also reveals that most accidents happen on new building sites due to tower crane failure, while those on DSR projects are linked with the circular saw. Although many of the contractors involved in new buildings are wealthier than DSR contractors, it is surprising to learn that lack of funding for safety is the most important factor linked to safety risks on the sites.
Synthesizing Seemingly Contradictory Seismic and Magnetotelluric Observations in the Southeastern United States to Image Physical Properties of the Lithosphere

Although seismic velocity and electrical conductivity are both sensitive to temperature, thermal lithosphere properties are derived almost exclusively from seismic data because conductivity is often too strongly affected by minor highly conductive phases to be a reliable indicator of temperature. However, in certain circumstances, electrical observations can provide strong constraints on mantle temperatures. In the southeastern United States (SEUS), magnetotelluric (MT) data require high resistivity values (>300 Ωm) to at least 200‐km depth. As dry mantle mineral conduction laws provide an upper bound on temperature for an observed resistivity value, the only interpretation is that lithospheric temperatures (<1330 °C) persist to 200 km. However, seismic tomography shows that velocities in this region are generally slightly slow with respect to references models; this observation has led to a view of relatively thin (<150 km), eroded thermal lithosphere beneath the SEUS. We show that MT and seismic (tomography, attenuation, receiver function) results are consistent with thick (~200 km), coherent thermal lithosphere in this region. Reduced seismic velocities (relative to reference models) can be explained by considering the effect of finite grain size (anelasticity). Calculated velocity as a function of temperature is overall slower when including anelastic effects, even at reasonable grain sizes of 1 mm to 1 cm; this permits mantle temperatures that are colder than would typically be inferred. We argue for a geodynamic scenario in which the present thermal lithosphere in the SEUS formed in association with the Central Atlantic Magmatic Province and has subsequently survived intact for ~200 Ma.
Herbicide Dispersal Patterns: HI. as a Function of Formulation

The distribution patterns of several herbicide formulations sprayed on adaxial leaf surfaces were determined using scanning electron microscopy coupled with cathodoluminescence and x-ray microanalysis. The sodium and amine salts of MCPA {[(4-chloro-o-tolyl) oxy] acetic acid} sprayed on sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) leaves appeared as discrete deposits above the anticlinal cell walls that represented the location of spray drops that adhered to the leaf. When the sodium salt was applied to bermudagrass [Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. ], the pattern of distribution was the same; however, each deposit was significantly smaller. The iso-octyl ester of MCPA coalesced into numerous, small, thick deposits on the cuticle of sugar beet leaves. The distribution of a wettable powder formulation of atrazine [2-chloro-4-(ethylamino)-6-(isopropylamino-s-triazine] appeared as uniform deposits over the anticlinal and periclinal cell walls that represented the location of aqueous spray drops after application. When a flowable formulation of atrazine was applied, there was a significant preferential accumulation of the herbicide at the edges of the separate deposits. One commercial formulation of propanil (3′,4′-dichloropropionanilide) yielded deposits that were crystalline, one that was partially crystalline, and one that was noncrystalline.
Analisis Faktor Fundamental Terhadap Return Saham dengan Kebijakan Dividen Sebagai Variabel Moderating Perusahaan Consumer Goods yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia

This research is conducted to test and analyze the fundamental factor to stock return with dividend policy as moderating variable in consumer goods company listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) period 2011-2015. The type of research used by researchers is Causal Research. The population in this study amounted to 36 companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange period 2011-2015 with a total sample of 26 companies, data analysis techniques used data processing using multiple linear regression analysis techniques and residual test with the least squares equation and hypothesis test using F statistics to test simultaneous influence and statistical t to test the partial regression coefficient with significant 5% level. The results showed that the Fundamentals (Current Ratio, Debt to Equity Ratio, Return On Assets, Earning Per Share and firm size) simultaneously affect the stock return. Partially Fundamental Factor (Return On Assets) have a significant effect on stock return whereas, Fundamental Factor (Current Ratio, Debt to Equity Ratio, Earning Per Share and Firm Size) have no significant effect on stock return. The dividend policy is able to moderate the relationship of Fundamental Factor (Current Ratio, Debt to Equity Ratio, Return On Assets, Earning Per Share and Firm Size) with stock return of consumer goods company.
Aloe vera Bio-Extract Coating Results Better Shelf Life and Fruit Quality Attributes in Pomegranate

Aims: To evaluate the potentiality of bio-extract coatings for achieving extended shelf life with enhance fruit quality attributes in pomegranate under ambient storage condition. Study Design: The lab experiment conducted in complete randomized design with three repetitions on Mridula cultivar of pomegranate. Place and Duration of Study: The experiment was conducted during September 2016 at department of fruit science, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, India. Methodology: Pomegranate freshly harvested fruits were coated with three bio-extracts coatings viz. Aloe vera (50,75 and 100%), ginger (1,2 and 3%) and mints (10,20 and 30%). The coated fruits were stored at ambient room condition in corrugated fiber board boxes for twelve days. Periodically effects of bio-extract coatings, storage period and their interaction were observed for physiological loss in weight, decay loss, juice content, TSS: acid ratio, ascorbic acid content and anthocyanin content. Results: Surface coating with Aloe vera extract 100% was found most effective in reducing physiological loss in weight (50% less reduction as compared to untreated control) whereas ginger extract 3% in reducing the decay loss of fruits (9.65%) as compared to untreated control (23.36%). Among various treatments, the coating of pomegranate fruits with Aloe vera extract 100% resulted in lowest total soluble solids to acid ratio (32.17%) and significantly highest content of juice (47.17%), anthocyanin (13.98 mg/100 g) and ascorbic acid (12.82 mg/100 g) of the fruits along with highest organoleptic rating. The quality attributes viz. total soluble solids to acid ratio, anthocyanin of fruits increased with progression of storage period, while juice content and ascorbic acid decreased. Conclusion: Bio-extract coating of Aloe vera (100%) substantially improved the shelf life with retaining better fruit quality attributes under ambient conditions and has the potential to substitute the prevalent chemical coatings for pomegranate.
Numerical modeling and analysis of graphene-based field-effect transistors

Graphene-based transistors are being explored extensively, and are now considered as a promising candidate for post-silicon electronics. Due to its high carrier mobility, high saturation velocity, high current densities and single atomic thickness, graphene field-effect transistor (G-FET) can be scaled to shorter channel lengths without encountering the adverse short channel effects that restrict the performance of existing devices. However, the absence of the energy gap in graphene sheet is proved to be a major limitation for FETs, as it causes poor ON/OFF current ratio for digital electronics and poor intrinsic gain for analog electronics. Many approaches, like lateral carrier constriction in nanoribbons (GNRs), vertical inversion symmetry breaking in bilayer graphene (BLG), and the combination of both in bilayer graphene nanoribbons (BLGNRs), have been suggested to open up an energy gap into the graphene. The main objective of this work is to develop a quantum transport model for graphenebased field-effect transistors. For accurate analysis, quantum simulations are performed by solving ballistic non-equilibrium Green’s function formalism (NEGF) self-consistently with 2-D Poisson’s equation. Initially, a 1-D real-space transport model with analytically defined transverse modes is developed, and it can be easily extended to simulations of graphene, nanoribbons (BLGNRs), bilayer graphene (BLG), and bilayer graphene nanoribbons (BLGNRs) FETs. This 1-D transport assumption allows accurate results in a reasonable amount of time, which is essential for any quantum simulation. A study on various forms of graphene-based field effect transistors is carried out to find their suitability for digital and/or analog/RF applications. Firstly, a study on graphene tunnel field-effect transistor (T-GFET) is carried out and it was found more suitable over G-FET for analog/RF applications. Further, two different FET structures are examined for BLGNR. A dual gate structure with chemically abrupt doped junctions is explored for digital applications, whereas a dual gate structure with electrostatically doped by back TH-1608_11610201 gate is investigated for analog/RF applications. Finally, a BLGNR-TFET is explored for both low voltage digital and high-frequency RF applications. The device analysis has been carried out with respect to the oxide thickness, gate underlap, gate overlap, doping, device width, etc., to further improve the transistor performance. In summary, in this thesis, a 1-D quantum transport model was developed for graphenebased FETs, and three specific graphene-based devices such as T-GFET, BLGNR-FET, and BLGNR-TFET were explored.
Study on the Gonabad solid waste properties, Iran

Municipal solid waste (MSW) has been one of the most important environmental issue for all regions in Iran. This study is conducted in a period of 12 months from the beginning of 2013 on wastes of Gonabad by random sampling; one sample was taken in each month according to the standard instruction and physical analysis. The results showed that, on average of 332.5 tons of waste is generated daily in the city of Gonabad of which 75.5 is corruptible, 11.04 is plastic, 4.47 are papers and cartons, 2.71 is glass, 3.22 is fabric, 1.28 are metals, 0.57 is soil, 0.66 is wood and 0.55 are other things. Also, the average per capita of daily waste generation in the city of Gonabad is 588.75 g per person per day and the average of waste density in transport station is 163.33 kg/m3. According to the results, it follows that in addition to reduce the costs and environmental pollution, we can provide income and employment opportunities in the region through the source separation program and implementation of recycling industry in Gonabad. Copyright Â© EM International.
Motor skills differences by gender in early elementary education students

ABSTRACT The aims of the present study were to analyse the gender differences in balance, catching, aiming and change of direction ability (CODA) in elementary education students and to determine the relationship among these motor skills. Balance, catching, aiming and CODA were assessed in 197 elementary education students (6–8). Girls presented higher values in static and dynamic balance tests. However, boys obtained better results in the Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (MABC-2) aiming test and in the Modified Agility Test (MAT). It also seems that the age affects the gender difference, as gender differences in CODA did not appear until older ages (>7 years). Moreover, the results showed a significant moderate correlation between some tests. Gender could be a differentiating factor in the motor competence of elementary education students. The moderate associations found among different skills showed that, despite they are considered as independent, there is as association between them.
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Farmers’ Perceptions of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Use in Extension Service Delivery in Northern Region, Ghana

Extension methodologies for communicating technologies to farmers have evolved over the past 200 years from so-called traditional methodologies to more advanced and technology-based methodologies that enable extension staff to reach many people within the shortest possible time in a more effective and efficient way. Though traditional methods are still relevant and effective, current trends require the use of more innovative and cost-effective methodologies. This paper examined the perceptions of farmers on the use of ICTs in Extension Service delivery in the Northern Region of Ghana. Ninety farmers were randomly sampled from 6 communities in 6 districts in the region. Data was collected using semi-structured questionnaire. A 5-point Likert scale was used to determine farmers’ perceived effects of ICT on extension delivery. Data were analysed using means, standard deviations, t-test, frequencies and percentages. The most widely used ICTs by farmers are radio, mobile phone and television. Farmers perceive the use of mobile phone to have resulted in timely delivery of information, increased interaction among farmers and between farmers and AEAs and effective use of time and energy by AEAs. The use of radio has improved adoption of technologies and enhanced farmers’ awareness of innovations. It is concluded mobile phone, radio and television are used widely in the region and have very positive effects on extension service delivery.
Investigation of the IL-1 β Genotype and its Levels on Patients Treated with Osteointegrated Dental Implants

DOI : 10.26650/experimed.2019. 19002 Amac : Calismamizda osteointegre dental implant kayiplarinda interlokin-1 β (IL-1 β ) +3953 gen polimorfizminin serum interlokin duzeyleri ve sigara icimiyle iliskisini arastirmayi amacladik. Yontemler : Implant yapilan 56 olgu ve 238 saglikli kontrol oalismaya dahil edilmistir. IL-1 β +3953 polimorfizmi, polimeraz zincirleme reaksiyonu ve restriksiyon fragmani uzunluk polimorfizmi yontemleri kullanilarak tayin edilmistir. Serum orneklerinde IL-1 β seviyesi ELISA yontemi ile saptanmistir. Bulgular : IL-1 β +3953 polimorfizmi; CC, TT ve CT genotip frekanslari kontrol ve hasta grubu icin sirasiyla 61.2%, 10.1% , 43.6%, ve 48.2%, 8.9% ve 42.9% olarak bulunmustur. IL-1 β +3953 T alleli tasiyanlarin hastalarda (51.8%) kontrol grubuna (38.8%) gore daha yuksek bulunmustur ve bu kisilerde plak indeksi, kanama indeksi, cep derinligi ve serum IL-1 β duzeylerinin arttigi, sigara icme ve implant kaybi oraninin yukseldigi fakat istatistiksel anlamliliga ulasmadigi tespit edilmistir (p>0,05). Implant kaybinda, C alleli tasiyanlarda T alleli tasiyanlara gore daha anlamli bulunmasina ragmen istatistiksel olarak anlamli olmadigi gorulmustur (p>0,05). Implant kaybi olan bes hastanin ucunde IL-1 β pozitif oldugu, hepsinin sigara kullandigi, implantlarin erken donemde kaybedildigi, plak ve kanama indekslerinin ortalama degerlerden yuksek oldugu ve cep derinliklerinin normal sinirlar arasinda oldugu gorulmustur. Sonuc : Sonuc olarak implant kaybinda IL-1 β pozitif genotipe sahip olma ve sigara iciminin onemli bir etken oldugu izlenimi edinilmis ancak olgu sayisinin arttirilmasiyla istatistiksel anlamliliga ulasilabilecegi sonucuna ulasilmistir. Cite this article as : Dizen F, Gormus U, Ergen A, Unur M, Iplik ES, Cakmakoglu B, et al. Investigation of the IL-1 β Genotype and its Levels on Patients Treated with Osteointegrated Dental Implants. Experimed 2019; 9(1): 11-5.
Effect of Obstacle Type on Methane–Air Flame Propagation in a Closed Duct: An Experimental Study

The combustion in a closed environment was the subject of many works in the past century due to its importance and complex nature compared with the combustion in an open environment. Most research works in this field have investigated different types of gas mixtures, the governing boundary conditions and their effect on the flame propagation structure. Additionally, several investigations have been performed on creating disturbance through obstacles in the flow path as well as the process of deflagration to detonation transition. This paper, for the first time, investigates the effect of porous and solid obstacles on the propagation and the structure of premixed methane–air flame in a closed duct with dimensions of 50 × 11 × 8 cm. The blockage created in the duct by obstacles is in such a way that the detonation process does not occur. The results for the unconstrained duct correctly represent the process of forming the classical tulip flame inside the closed duct. The location of the obstacles is changed in four different distance of 5, 10, 15, and 20 cm from the spark plug, and its effect on combustion characteristics has been evaluated. The results show that the obstacles create fundamental changes in the structure and flame propagation. A significant difference between solid and porous obstacles is that the porous obstacle, in proportion to the solid obstacle, creates less disturbance in the flow field and also does not cause excessive acceleration in the flame propagation. Porous obstacles also reduce the maximum pressure in the chamber during the process, more than the solid obstacles.