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New records of darkling beetles (Tenebrionidae: Coleoptera) from Himachal Pradesh, India
No full textThe present paper is based on the faunal explorations carried out mainly in 11 districts of Himachal Pradesh state viz; Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kinnaur, Lahul-Spiti, Mandi, Solan, Shimla, Sirmour and Una.The paper contains 24 new records to the fauna   of Himachal Pradesh state which belong to 24 species under17genera of 08 tribes and03 subfamilies of the family Tenebrionidae. All the species are registered and deposited in National Zoological Collection of Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata and registration numbers are also provided for each species
Protection of grains and cereals
No full textThe protection of stored grains against insectswas reviewed. The various sources of insect infestation of stored grains and the type of insects infesting grains were identified. It was observed that poor handling of the crop products during harvesting and processing prior to storage among others were identified as sources of insect infestation of stored grains and this result in poor quality and loss in market value of the grains. It was established that susceptibility of the grains to attack by insects was influenced by their moisture content. Hence, long – term storage, grains must be dried to safe moisture content. As preventive measures, good sanitation practice will help farmers reduce pest population. Grains can be sun dried when insect presence is noticed, during sunny weather. Mixing of local plants with grains for example dried neem leaves, dried pepper among others, the use of fumigants and the knowledge of the biology of the insect pests will help to reduce the menace of insects from our stored grains. In order to minimize the problems of insect pests on stored grains, harvesting methods be improved upon as to reduce grain losses due to injury which attract insects. Design of warehouses should be done in such a way that effective storage of grains will be achieved (good site location, proper ventilation etc), stored products chemicals manufacturing company be set up in Nigeria while research institutes and universities in the country be given sufficient fund to execute research programmes on effective crop storage
Effects of exercise on growth hormone concentrations of female students in Madonna University
Full text linkHuman growth hormone is secreted in a pulsatile fashion, generally following a circadian rhythm. The growth hormone concentrations of 25 female students of Madonna University, Elele within ages groups 19-27years were determined before (Pre) and after (Post) exercise. Growth hormone levels were assayed using the commercially available Human Growth Hormone quantitative test kit whose principle is based on a solid phase enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The data generated was calculated statistically using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 17. The result showed significant difference in 5.45 + 0.97 ng/ml in pre exercise and 13.89 + 1.77 ng/ml in post exercise (P<0.05). There was no significant increase in growth hormone pre and Post exercise at different age groups 19-21years (13.91± 9.51 ng/ml and 14.78 ± 3.09 ng/ml), 22-24 (6.73 ±1.73 ng/ml and 11.73 ± 1.97ng/ml) and 25-27(4.77 ± 2.10ng/ml and 19.61 ± 7.54ng/ml).The study has shown that exercise can affect concentration of growth hormone in females
The effect of erythropoietin on creatine kinase MB levels during ischemia reperfusion injury in rats
Full text linkObjective: This experimental study examined the effect of erythropoietin (Epo) in rat model and particularly in an ischemia-reperfusion (IR) protocol. The effect of that molecule was studied biochemically using blood mean creatine kinase MB (CK-MB) levels.Materials and methods: 40 rats of mean weight 247.7 g were used in the study. CK-MB levels were measured at 60 min (groups A and C) and at 120 min (groups B and D) of reperfusion. Erythropoietin was administered only in groups C and D.Results: Erythropoietin administration kept non significantly increased the predicted CK-MB values by 4.28%+5.11% (P= 0.3721). Reperfusion time non significantly decreased the predicted CK-MB values by the same quantities 4.28%+5.11% (P= 0.3721). Interaction of erythropoietin administration and reperfusion time kept non significantly increased the predicted CK-MB values by 2.32%+3.09% (P= 0.4430).Conclusions: Erythropoietin administration whether it interacted or not with reperfusion time kept short-term non significantly increased the predicted CK-MB values
Bipolar- Radon Transform
Full text linkThis paper presents the bipolar- Radon transform (BRT)that map a function into its integrals over two types of circles. By using the bipolar coordinates, this transform reduces to the normal Radon transform Radon transform(RT). (BRT)can be applied for tomography .A direct example and the inversion are presented
Digital Era of Orthodontics: A Review
Full text linkOrthodontic treatment is a complex dental treatment which sometimes requires an interdisciplinary team where different specialists of dental medicine have to manage a vast quantity of data especially in adult orthodontics. In such complicated cases, good diagnostic tools and easy communication are essential. Computer science has an increasing impact in almost every aspect of the orthodontic practice. This review will discuss into the said aspects in the practice of orthodontics as well as evaluate the applications of computer technology in orthodontics like digital photographs, cone beam computed tomography, virtual study models, communication, three-dimensional craniofacial imaging, virtual reality softwares for prediction and treatment planning, video imaging, manufacture of orthodontic appliance, web-based digital orthodontic records and network-attached storage devices
Conjugacy and Compatibility of Partial Arrays
Full text linkBerstel and Boason introduced the partial words in the context of gene (or protein) comparision (1). To develop an overall picture of how genes are regulated during hyphal development the partial DNA arrays are used to study the difference in gene expression between wild type and the signalling mutants. Also Aldo de Luca developed a combinatorial method for the analysis of finite words for the study of biological molecules. This paper studies a relaxation of compatibility relation called K-compatibility and conjugacy of K- compatibility between partial arrays.Â
Motion Of An Electron Due To Electric Conduction In Presence Of Constant Magnetic Field And Alternative Electric Field At Right Angles And Closed Form Solutions
Full text linkElectric current in a conductor means motion of electrons in the opposite directions. In this Paper is presented motion of an electron under the influence of a constant magnetic field and an oscillatory electric field perpendicular to each other. The differential equations of its motion are formed and are solved to determine some physical parameters
PRELIMINARY CLINICAL OBSERVATIONS FOLLOWING INTRAVEINOUS BLOOD TRANSFUSION IN LOCAL DOMESTIC MONGREL CAT’S IN SOKOTO, NIGERIA
No full textIn this study an attempt was made to look into intravenous blood transfusion. In this part of the country it is rarely performed, neither in the few veterinary teaching hospitals, nor in our local veterinary clinics. However, several clinical cases are regularly lost due to problems of anaemia, and several other situations of blood insufficiencies. Eighteen (18) adult stray cats were used. Six as donors, six as recipients, and six as control receiving normal saline. Blood was collected from the jugular vein of cats under sedation, and transferred to sedated recipients. Vital parameters (temperature, pulse, heart beat rate and respiratory rate.), packed cell volume (PCV) and clinical reactions to the infusions were observed. The PCV of the recipients increased between 5-10% while the temperature was seen to be increasing as the transfusion was taking place. There was an average increase of 6-10c. In the body temperature .clinical signs observed during the initial blood transfusion includes, salivation, urination, muscular tremors, vomiting, lacrimation, and bloat. While the signs were more severe after the repeat transfusion two weeks afterwards, indicating serious transfusion reactions such as severe salivation, urination, muscular tremors, vomiting, lacrimation, mydriasis, lethargy, convulsions, facial oedema, opisthotonus and death. These experiments showed that blood transfusion in the local mongrel cats in northwest Nigeria can be performed to save the live of a cat with problems of blood insufficiency. However, with some adverse reactions, a repeat blood transfusion is not recommended because it can come with attendant severe transfusion reactions, including death. The findings were discussed in the paper
Quality characteristics of Ipomoea carnea ssp. fistulosa L seed oil.
Full text linkOil was extracted from the seed of  Ipomoea carnea  ssp. fistulosa L.  The oil yield was 19.23±0.07% and the colour of the seed oil was dark green. The results of the physico-chemical analysis revealed the following; acid value, iodine value, saponification value and specific gravity of 4.94±0.06 mgKOH/g,105.54±0.70 gI2/100g, 203.08±0.70 mgKOH/g and 0.96±0.01 respectively indicating the suitability of the seed oil for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. Â