47 research outputs found
sj-docx-1-saj-10.1177_08897077231198971 – Supplemental material for Association of MOUD ECHO Participation on Expansion of Buprenorphine Prescribing in Rural Primary Care
No full textSupplemental material, sj-docx-1-saj-10.1177_08897077231198971 for Association of MOUD ECHO Participation on Expansion of Buprenorphine Prescribing in Rural Primary Care by Julie G. Salvador, Orrin B. Myers, Snehal R. Bhatt, Vanessa Jacobsohn, Larissa Lindsey, Rana S. Alkhafaji, Heidi Rishel Brakey and Andrew L. Sussman in Substance Abuse</p
Theoretical and Experimental Studies on Laser Light Scattering and Photon Correlation Spectroscopy.
No full textExperimentally, the molecular weight (M(,w)) and temperature (T) dependence of the radius of gyration R(,g), hydrodynamic radius R(,h) and the second virial coefficient A(,2) of dilute polystyrene solutions in benzene and cyclohexane were investigated. These quantities were obtained from intensity and autocorrelation function measurements of scattered light and the results are reported. The temperature range is 5(DEGREES)C to 118(DEGREES)C. The results have been interpreted in terms of the blob model. Using the method of interpretation proposed here we were able to infer the theta-temperature of polystyrene in benzene to be in the vicinity of (0 (+OR-) 1)(DEGREES)C. The maximum swelling temperature T(,M) above which R(,g) became virtually constant was found to be T(,M) (TURNEQ) 98(DEGREES)C for polystyrene in benzene. The number of monomers in a statistical length as well as the statistical length for polystyrene were found to be n (TURNEQ) 6-7 and l (TURNEQ) 22.4 (ANGSTROM) respectively. We interpreted the R(,h) and A(,2) data over the temperature range using the parameters obtained by fitting the R(,g) data to the theoretical blob model. The same was done for some data published in the literature for comparison. Molecular weight and temperature dependence were shown in terms of the reduced parameter N/N(,(tau)) appearing in the blob model and shows satisfactory agreement over four decades of N/N(,(tau)). In this work, we adopt the theoretical model proposed by Akcasu et al. {54} for interpreting light scattering data from polymer solutions in the dilute region. This theoretical model is based on the blob hypothesis for single chain statistics. The improved version of the blob model calculates the local swelling with Flory's type formula for the swelling factor of the end-to-end distance. This leads to smoother transition from (THETA) to good solvent behaviors of polymer solution properties such as (alpha)(,s), (alpha)(,h), but preserves the qualitative features of the original blob model. We interpreted our data for the first cumulant (initial slope of the autocorrelation function) in the intermediate q-region, qR(,g) (GREATERTHEQ) 1 and qa < 1 using existing theoretical expressions for (OMEGA)(q). In good solvent we obtained (OMEGA)/(k(,B)Tq('3)/(eta)(,0)) = 0.075 compared to the theoretical plateau values of 0.0789 and 0.071 obtained with nonpreaveraged Oseen tensor and preaveraged Oseen tensor, respectively. In theta solvent we obtained (OMEGA)/(k(,B)Tq('3)/(eta)(,0)) = 0.0575 compared to the theoretical plateau values of 0.0625 and 0.053 obtained with nonpreaveraged and preaveraged Oseen tensor, respectively. These experimental results show the cross over from theta solvent to good solvent behavior.PhDNuclear engineeringUniversity of Michiganhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/158390/1/8125056.pd
GIP/GLP-1 DUAL AGONIST TIRZEPATIDE AMELIORATES RENAL ISCHEMIA/REPERFUSION DAMAGE IN RATS
No full textObjective: Renal Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury (RIRI) initiates a cascade of deleterious events resulting in acute kidney injury with high mortality rates. Tirzepatide has anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic and antioxidant as well as activation of both autophagy and Protein Kinase B (PKB or Akt) signaling pathway. This study examines the potential nephroprotective effect of tirzepatide against RIRI in rats.
Methods: Twenty-eight male rats (Sprague Dawley) were split into four groups: sham, Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury (IRI), Distilled Water (D. W) and tirzepatide. The Sham group underwent identical procedures without bilateral renal pedicle clamping, whereas IRI group was exposed to 30 min of bilateral renal ischemia followed by 24 h of reperfusion. The vehicle group received distilled water intraperitoneally 2 h before ischemia, and the tirzepatide group received 3 mg/kg tirzepatide intraperitoneally 2 h before ischemia. Study parameters including urea, creatinine, Kidney Injury Molecule-1 (KIM-1), interleukin-6 (IL-6), caspase-3, Akt, autophagic protein microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3-B (LC3-B) and glutathione (GSH), and histopathological changes were examined.
Results: RIRI resulted in a significant elevation in serum urea, serum creatinine and renal levels of KIM-1, IL-6, caspase-3, Akt, and LC3-B while a concurrently reduction in renal GSH level. Tirzepatide treatment diminished the severity of kidney damage by alleviating inflammatory apoptotic and autophagy markers, augmenting antioxidant activity and improving histopathological consequences.
Conclusion: Tirzepatide elucidates significant nephroprotective effects in RIRI, via its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiapoptotic properties and activation of both autophagy and Akt signaling pathway
TEMPERATURE DISTRIBUTION WITHIN THE RISING PIPE IN FLAT PLATE SOLAR COLLECTOR
No full textIn the present study, the effect of increasing absorption area by using two different cross-section shapes of rising pipe namely semi-circle cross-section (model -A-) and elliptic cross-section (model -B-) on the temperature distribution of operating liquid within rising pipe of the FPSC is studied numerically and experimentally. Experimental tests are conducted under weather Baghdad – Iraq, while the numerical results are obtained by using Ansys Fluent CFD. The difference between the experimental findings and numerical findings for the average temperature of the water in the tank and the temperature of the operating liquid at exit rising pipe is 8.12 % and 8.36 % respectively. The results have shown that the temperature distribution for all new models higher than the traditional model. Furthermore, model -B- has higher other models under study. Hence, the best model according to the current study is model -B- increase by (2.4%), (2.2%) and (2.5%) regarding the temperature of the operating liquid at the inlet, center, and outlet respectively compared to the traditional mode
Predation potential of flower fly Eupeodes nuba (Wiedemann, 1830) (Diptera: Syrphidae) on black bean aphid Aphis fabae Scopoli (Hemiptera: Aphididae) and the parasitoids species on its host in the field
No full textThe flower fly species, Eupeodes nuba (Wiedemann, 1830) (Diptera: Syrphidae) is crucial for agroecosystems as it provides various ecosystem services such as pest control through the use of predatory larvae and crop pollination by adults. In this research, the consumption rate of different instars of Aphis fabae (Scopoli, 1763) by E. nuba larvae has been studied under laboratory conditions at 25±2 °C, 60±10% humidity (RH). Fifty aphids and one larva of flower fly were present in each replicate. The results showed that the maximum number of A. fabae consumed by the larvae of E. nuba was 49.13 individuals at the third instar, followed by 35.73 individuals of aphids at the second instar and 16.26 individuals for the first instar of the predator. The highest daily consumption of aphids occurred during the third instar of the predator. A. fabae was heavily parasitized by different aphid parasitoids, Binodoxys acalephae (Marshall, 1896), Lysiphlebus fabarum (Marshall, 1896), and Aphelinus asychis (Walker, 1839) on the broad bean. Parasitization rates of these parasitoids increased during the broad bean plant season. The first recording of A. fabae as a new host for A. psychic. The survey of three parasitoids indicated that L. fabarum had the highest population in December, the parasitoid B. acalephae was the highest in January, and the highest population of A. asychis was recorded in February. It seems that biological control can be used as an alternative to chemical pesticides to control A. fabae
Wideband and High Gain Antenna of Flowers Patches for Wireless Application
No full text11th International Conference on Frontiers of Intelligent Computing: Theory and Applications, FICTA 2023 -- 11 April 2023 through 12 April 2023 -- Cardiff -- 304569Because of its modest properties, the slot antenna has become an unsuitable contender in many applications. To achieve high gain, small size, and a wide frequency range in the proposed antenna, two layers of flower-shaped cells are positioned at various heights according to Al-Fabry–Perot theory. The improvements in antenna performance extended to the feed line and the slot drilled by the ground plate, allowing the amount of current flowing to be controlled. The number of cells in each of the metasurface layers above the typical antenna is 4 × 4. The antenna has a peak gain of 9.8 dB and a bandwidth of 2.6 GHz between 4.33 and 6.93 GHz. The CST software was used to carry out the simulation procedure. The antenna’s characteristics have made it an excellent contender for wireless applications. © 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd
The Financial Consequences of Adopting Ifrs (Evidence From Developed and Emerging Countries): A Review
No full textPrevious literature on reliance on IFRS has been accompanied by its gradual spread and impact on various accounting dimensions, starting with developed countries such as Western European countries and Australia and later reaching emerging countries. Therefore, using the inductive approach, our research aims to present the most important previous research that dealt with two financial periods, including a period before and after adopting the (IFRS), to demonstrate its negative and positive impact in various parts of the world
Evaluating expectation-maximization algorithm for 2D DOA estimation via planar antenna arrays
No full textSmart ambient:a pilot study to contextualise a location-based mobile application to support informal learning from cultural heritage sites
No full textThis paper aims to present a pilot study of the development of a Location-Based Mobile application to support informal learning in the cultural heritage domain. In this paper, we introduce a prototype of the Mobile Location Based System. The application is intended for use in outdoor settings and aims to provide the user with automatic notifications of historical information regarding nearby heritage sites. The application presents the information automatically when the device is close to a certain place or statue while people are moving in the vicinity of those places. The study used a scenario-based method to investigate the actors and the suitable context of use. Finally, an evaluation of the prototype's main features was conducted to examine their usefulness
A Reliable Transmission and Extraction of Textual Information Using Keyless Encryption, Steganography, and Deep Algorithm with Cuckoo Optimization
No full text6th International Conference on Microelectronics and Telecommunication Engineering, ICMETE 2022 -- 1 June 2023 through 2 June 2023 -- Ghaziabad -- 296819The entire work postulates a fusion of an innovative keyless image encoding approach based on a chaotic map and steganography. Nearly every single picture element has been encrypted by rearranging pixel values that are then assessed by such an adapted cat map as well as steganography has been used in the suggested methodology to transmit keyless encoded textual information utilizing a cover image, with encoded textual image information inserted into cover images. But on the other hand, retrieving textual images embedded in the receiver has indeed been regarded as the most challenging process. Furthermore, a sender will indeed transfer reasoning rather than a key to the recipient, ignoring the fact that acquiring engrained textual information hidden inside the cover image to enhance efficiency would have been challenging. Steganography was easily accomplished by placing data bits of secret textual image information into the cover image’s least significant bit of picture elements. The image quality, on the other hand, suffers greatly from the inclusion of an encrypted message. Images could indeed cause some disturbances from time to time. As a consequence, non-smooth areas of the image have been regarded as smooth. Therefore, the weighted Naive Bayes algorithm (NBA) method is being used in the illustration to retrieve the appropriate textual image information from complicated deteriorated images. Normally, images comprise a small amount of noise, so the introduction of the guided filter (GF) during the initial preprocessing phase is required. A very important feature in the textual image information extraction procedure was obtained utilizing a variety of techniques, including Gabor transform (GT), weighted Naive Bayes algorithms (WNBA), and a high-quality learning procedure for standard procedure. Eventually, textual content identification and recognition are performed using a combination of DNN and cuckoo algorithms. Again, for the proposed system, the set of data IIIT5K is being used, as well as high performance has been gained with parameters such as mean square error and peak signal-to-noise ratio. © 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd
