Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L) consists of various beneficial components like stalks, seeds, leaves, fibers, oils, proteins, allelopathic chemicals, and fiber strands, among other things. Despite the numerous uses of t...Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L) consists of various beneficial components like stalks, seeds, leaves, fibers, oils, proteins, allelopathic chemicals, and fiber strands, among other things. Despite the numerous uses of the crop, there is little or no information on optimum agronomic practices such as planting date and N fertilization of the crop in the Upper East Region (UER) of Ghana where the crop is widely cultivated by smallholder farmers. Field experiments were therefore carried out in 2020 and repeated during the 2021 cropping season in the study area. The objective of the study was to determine appropriate planting date and N fertilization for increased kenaf productivity. In each year, the treatments consisted of 3 × 5 factorial combinations of three planting dates (1<sup>st</sup> July, 7<sup>th</sup> July and 14<sup>th</sup> July) and five levels of N (0, 20, 40, 60 and 80 kg/ha) replicated three times. The design of the experiment was a split-plot with the N fertilizer as the main plot and the planting date assigned to sub plot. The results showed that, planting kenaf in early (1<sup>st</sup>) July or N fertilization at the rate of 60 kg/ha increased plant density, stem height, stem diameter, dry bast and core yields in both cropping seasons.展开更多
Today, the origin of the magnetic field of stars and planets is explained by the dynamo effect. Since Cowling’s anti-dynamo theorem has forbidden a purely axisymmetric dynamo, scientists are all convinced today that ...Today, the origin of the magnetic field of stars and planets is explained by the dynamo effect. Since Cowling’s anti-dynamo theorem has forbidden a purely axisymmetric dynamo, scientists are all convinced today that the fluid flow in the core of a star cannot be laminar, so it is turbulent. However, we will see in this study that the configuration in which the conductive fluid contained in the core of a star is in rapid rotation around an axis of symmetry is the one that best explains the origin of the magnetic field of stars and planets. It also explains why certain types of stars have very intense magnetic fields. Indeed, we will show here that the magnetic field of stars and planets is created by the electric current generated by the rotational movement of charged fluid particles as in an electromagnet. The lines of this magnetic field are channelled by the solid paramagnetic seed which plays the role of magnetic core in the cores of planets and stars. The seed is composed mainly of Iron and Nickel on the planets and of solid helium-3 in the stars. In this work, we will use this model of rapidly rotating fluids to introduce a new way to ionize a neutral gas and maintain it in a plasma state for indefinitely large time scales, to present a new technique for generating very intense magnetic fields, to establish a new magnetic nucleation process and to propose a new type of nuclear fusion reactor in which the plasma is perpetually rapidly rotating.展开更多
Mobile games are gaining in popularity among students, although the factors driving engagement remain poorly understood. This study, conducted among 378 students studying for a Bachelor’s degree in Computer and Digit...Mobile games are gaining in popularity among students, although the factors driving engagement remain poorly understood. This study, conducted among 378 students studying for a Bachelor’s degree in Computer and Digital Sciences at the Université Virtuelle de Côte d’Ivoire, explores the influence of game assets and colours on player engagement. Using an online questionnaire, the study identified students’ gaming preferences and their perception of colours. The results show that the key elements most favoured by students are graphics, sound design, the game system, narrative, interactivity and accessibility. What’s more, colour plays a decisive role in their preferences and commitment to educational mobile games.展开更多
Water absorption characteristics of maize (<i>Abotem</i><span>,</span> <i>Abeleehi</i>, and <i>Dorke</i><span> <i>SR)</i></span> hybrids grown in...Water absorption characteristics of maize (<i>Abotem</i><span>,</span> <i>Abeleehi</i>, and <i>Dorke</i><span> <i>SR)</i></span> hybrids grown in Ghana were investigated using models obtained from Fick’s law of diffusion. The maize kernels were soaked in water at four different temperatures of 30<span style="color:#4F4F4F;font-family:-apple-system, "font-size:16px;white-space:normal;background-color:#FFFFFF;">º</span>C, 40<span style="color:#4F4F4F;font-family:-apple-system, "font-size:16px;white-space:normal;background-color:#FFFFFF;">º</span>C, 50<span style="color:#4F4F4F;font-family:-apple-system, "font-size:16px;white-space:normal;background-color:#FFFFFF;">º</span>C and 60<span style="color:#4F4F4F;font-family:-apple-system, "font-size:16px;white-space:normal;background-color:#FFFFFF;">º</span>C to evaluate their water absorption behaviours. The results indicated that temperature and variety were the major factors controlling water absorption patterns. The diffusion coefficients of the hybrids were found to differ in the order of <i>Dorke</i><span> <i>SR</i> </span>> <i>Abeleehi</i><span> </span>><span> <i>Abotem</i></span> and increased as the soaking temperature increased. The calculated water diffusivities varied from (2.54 - 3.49) × 10<sup>-10</sup> m<sup>2</sup>/s for <i>Abotem</i>, (2.64 - 3.59) × 10<sup>-10</sup> m<sup>2</sup>/s for <i>Abeleehi</i><span>, (3.21 <i>-</i> </span>4.20) × 10<sup>-10</sup>/s for <i>Dorke</i><span> <i>SR</i>.</span> The Arrhenius-<span><span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:;" "="">type equation was able to describe the strong effect of temperature on the diffusion coefficient of the hybrids. The activation energy values obtained were7.50 kJ/mol for <i>Abeleehi</i>, 6.27 kJ/mol<span> </span>for <i>Dorke</i><span> <i>SR</i> </span>and 9.09 kJ/mol for <i>Abotem</i>. Results indicated that temperature and variety were the major factors controlling water absorption patterns.</span></span></span>展开更多
Parasites constitute a major obstacle to poultry production, leading to significant losses in many poultry farms. This study investigated the parasites status of village chicken (<em>Gallus domesticus</em>...Parasites constitute a major obstacle to poultry production, leading to significant losses in many poultry farms. This study investigated the parasites status of village chicken (<em>Gallus domesticus</em>) collected from selected communities in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State Nigeria, during January to March 2020. A total of 35 birds were collected from 5 communities: Igbogeni, Tombia, Agudama, Akenfa and Opolo to assess their parasitic <em></em>status. The procession of the chicken and the identifications of both ecto and endo parasites followed standard techniques. From the results, the prevalence of the ecto parasites and the endo parasites in the chickens were 85.71% and 88.57% respectively. The ectoparasites species in order of increasing frequency were Lice (37.65%), Fleas (32.94%), and Mites (29.41%). Mixed infection of lice & fleas accounted for 34.12%. The prevalence of endo parasites was: Nematode (71.59%) and Cestode (28.41%) respectively. The species specific prevalence of the endo parasites encountered were <em>Ascaridia galli</em> (44.4%), <em>Heterakis gallinarum</em> (22.2%), <em>Capillaria spp.</em> (33.3%), <em>Davainea proglottina</em> (56%), <em>Raillientina spp.</em> (44%) respectively. This present study has provided an insight into parasitic infection of domestic birds across communities in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State Nigeria and recommended that an intensive health education on their public health implications in the spread disease causing pathogens among humans be carried out.展开更多
The present study is performed to investigate the effect of two different glucosamine containing drugs: Drug 1 and Drug 2 (D1 and D2) against CCl4 induced brain damage in male albino rats. Liverin (AM) was employed in...The present study is performed to investigate the effect of two different glucosamine containing drugs: Drug 1 and Drug 2 (D1 and D2) against CCl4 induced brain damage in male albino rats. Liverin (AM) was employed in the current study as an antioxidant reference drug. CCl4 administration caused a significant elevation in the levels of MDA and NO of brain tissue, in association with a significant decrease in the antioxidant defense system (GSH, SOD and GPX) that indicated the induction of oxidative stress in brain tissue. CCl4 administration induced brain injury as manifested by the obtained changes in neurotransmitter parameter (norepinephrine (NE), Dopamine (DA), Serotonin (5-HT), and Acetylcholinesterase AChE). The tested nutraceuticals and the antioxidant drug displayed a significant improvement against the undue effect of CCl4 via decreasing the brain tissue content of MDA, NO with the elevation of GSH content. Also, the significant increase in SOD and GPX enzymatic activity was obtained when compared to CCL4 group. In addition AM, D1, and D2 have an ameliorative effect on neurotransmitter parameter NE, DA, 5HT, and AChE. Results of this study suggest that both antioxidant drugs and tested nutraceuticals palliate the brain injuries through anti-oxidative effect, with the elimination of the deleterious effect of toxic metabolites of CCl4 on brain tissue.展开更多
In order to obtain the main and secondary factors affecting the properties of the screw steel and its correlation, this text constructed a TOPSIS (Technique for order performance by similarity to ideal solution) evalu...In order to obtain the main and secondary factors affecting the properties of the screw steel and its correlation, this text constructed a TOPSIS (Technique for order performance by similarity to ideal solution) evaluation system based on entropy weight. First of all, three properties indexes of deformed steel bar are selected: the yield strength, tensile strength and elongation at break after breaking. Secondly, we defined a comprehensive index C which is for measuring the property of thread steel by using TOPSIS method, and then the correlation degree of various chemical elements and comprehensive index C were analyzed. According to the principle that the bigger of coefficient correlation, the greater impact, to draw a conclusion: the main elements that affect the properties of deformed steel bar are C, Ceq, Si and Cr, the secondary factors are Mn, Mo, ALT, Ni, Cu, Cr, S, P and V. Finally, the correlation between various elements was studied by means of correlation analysis, where there was a significant positive correlation between Cu and Cr.展开更多
In this study, based differential equations methods are used to solve equations because these methods are dependent on boundary value data more than other mathematical equations. We have calculated neutron flux, criti...In this study, based differential equations methods are used to solve equations because these methods are dependent on boundary value data more than other mathematical equations. We have calculated neutron flux, criticality and geometrical eigenvalue by using multi-group method and solving the neutron diffusion equation for finite and infinite cylindrical and spherical reactors in this study. For the calculation of the total neutron flux cross sections, we need the neutron diffusion equation. Thus, we have established the relationship between neuron flow and cross-section of neuron depending on neutron energy. Critical calculations have been made by comparing the results with MNCP (montecarlo n-partical) simulation methods. For necessary computer calculations, the programme, Wolfram-Matematica-7 has been used.展开更多
The aim of this work was to carry out a sensitivity analysis of a valve recession model. For the sensitivity study, the effects of the parameters on the valve recession model were investigated, for both, light duty an...The aim of this work was to carry out a sensitivity analysis of a valve recession model. For the sensitivity study, the effects of the parameters on the valve recession model were investigated, for both, light duty and heavy duty engines. For light duty engines, it was observed that the impact wear of component parameters had the greatest effect on valve recession and for heavy duty engines, the sliding wear of component parameters had an increasing contribution to the overall valve recession.展开更多
The sustainability of a country inevitably depends on proper taxation system. To date, there are many taxes implemented by the ruling authorities of a country. The taxes that are sourced from stock markets or share ma...The sustainability of a country inevitably depends on proper taxation system. To date, there are many taxes implemented by the ruling authorities of a country. The taxes that are sourced from stock markets or share markets are paramount to better govern a country. The capital gain tax (CGT), which is incurred in disposing the shares or stocks owned by an investor or an institution, is one of the taxes implemented in stock markets. Though in the past many attempts have been made to properly streamline the CGT, the methodologies or the approaches used in the implementation of CGT, even in the United States, are not well-grounded from a scientific point of view. Therefore, in this paper, a simplified approach based on the assumption that the CGT is implemented on a yearly basis is proposed. The CGT is calculated for each stock owned by an investor or an institution. The approach is implemented using an open access platform: AMP (Apache-MySQL-PHP). Subsequently, the proposed approach is tested using some hypothetical data. The proposed approach, which is easy-to-use, practical and un-biased, is of use to any country that is willing to progress towards the sustainability. Moreover, the proposed approach with the current technology will enhance the developing nations which have large size of informal economy, on designing and implementing effective tax policies and administrations.展开更多
The nonlinear properties of Tris(acetylacetonato) Manganese(III) are used to manipulate the spatial frequencies at the Fourier plane using 4f-z scan. The technique is a simple self-adaptive all-optical system, which p...The nonlinear properties of Tris(acetylacetonato) Manganese(III) are used to manipulate the spatial frequencies at the Fourier plane using 4f-z scan. The technique is a simple self-adaptive all-optical system, which performs image processing and nonlinear optical measurements at the same time. Preferred spatial frequencies can be selected by shifting the nonlinear sample through the focus. Edge enhancement was demonstrated by filtering of low frequency with the nonlinear material at the Fourier plane.展开更多
The Turin Shroud was extensively scientifically investigated in 1978. In its pinkish red bloodstains, normal features of human blood were found, but also seemingly anomalous ones. In the present study, hitherto unnoti...The Turin Shroud was extensively scientifically investigated in 1978. In its pinkish red bloodstains, normal features of human blood were found, but also seemingly anomalous ones. In the present study, hitherto unnoticed details of the data are presented, Shroud data and more modern reference data are compared, and the results of a few experiments with linen, madder dye and blood are shown. It turns out that the Shroud’s ‘anomalous’ data are strong consistent evidence that its bloodstains contain acid heme-madder lake, of which the heme derived from cold acid postmortem blood and the madder had been applied to the Shroud at manufacture. It implies that the bloodstains were formed on the Shroud before the still not reproduced body-image was. Several other ‘red-color’ hypotheses for the Shroud’s bloodstains are discussed and dismissed.展开更多
Samarium doped Yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) nanopowders with different concentration (0.5%, 1%, 2%, 3%, 5% and 8% mol) were prepared by simple and low cost co-precipitation method. We found that the precursor begins ...Samarium doped Yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) nanopowders with different concentration (0.5%, 1%, 2%, 3%, 5% and 8% mol) were prepared by simple and low cost co-precipitation method. We found that the precursor begins converting to pure YAG at relatively low temperature around 900°C, and no intermediate phases were detected. The powders annealed at 900°C and 1000°C in air with average particle size around ≈30 nm were characterized by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis and infrared (IR) spectroscopy. The photoluminescent measurements showed that the reddish-orange (RO) emission transition 4G5/2:6H7/2 is more prominent. In addition, the optimum concentration of doped Sm ions that lead to maximum intensity was reported. Also, fluorescence efficiencies as pumping power dependence for different Sm3+ ions concentrations were explored.展开更多
In this paper we consider the stochastic systems with jumps (random impulses) generated by Erlang flow of events that lead to discontinuities in paths. These systems may be used in various applications such as a contr...In this paper we consider the stochastic systems with jumps (random impulses) generated by Erlang flow of events that lead to discontinuities in paths. These systems may be used in various applications such as a control of complex technical systems, financial mathematics, mathematical biology and medicine. We propose to use a spectral method formalism to the probabilistic analysis problem for the stochastic systems with jumps. This method allows to get a solution of the analysis problem in an explicit form.展开更多
The paper suggests a great improvement in the recognition rate and speed by overcoming the disadvantage of 3D image processing taking a long time as well as that of 2D images weak in postures through correcting shooti...The paper suggests a great improvement in the recognition rate and speed by overcoming the disadvantage of 3D image processing taking a long time as well as that of 2D images weak in postures through correcting shooting angles with 3D data taken by multi cameras followed by application of the developed hybrid face recognition technology.展开更多
Taking the fluvial reservoir of the Neogene Minghuazhen Formation in Bozhong S oilfield in China as an example, a detailed study of the interlayer in the reservoir was conducted. From the perspective of sedimentary ge...Taking the fluvial reservoir of the Neogene Minghuazhen Formation in Bozhong S oilfield in China as an example, a detailed study of the interlayer in the reservoir was conducted. From the perspective of sedimentary genesis of the interlayer, three types of genesis of the interlayer are summarized and analyzed, namely, fine grain sediment in the inter peak channel, suspended sediment in the post flood channel, and abandoned channel sediment. At the same time, combined with seismic waveform analysis, the distribution characteristics and morphology of the interlayer in complex fluvial facies oilfield are carefully depicted, and the horizontal well optimization implementation is guided based on the planar and three-dimensional spatial distribution characteristics of the interlayer. This method enriches the characterization technology of interlayer in offshore oilfields, and has important guiding significance for the overall evaluation and development research of complex fluvial facies oilfields.展开更多
The differential evolution algorithm is an evolutionary algorithm for global optimization and the un-capacitated facility location problem (UFL) is one of the classic NP-Hard problems. In this paper, combined with the...The differential evolution algorithm is an evolutionary algorithm for global optimization and the un-capacitated facility location problem (UFL) is one of the classic NP-Hard problems. In this paper, combined with the specific characteristics of the UFL problem, we introduce the activation function to the algorithm for solving UFL problem and name it improved adaptive differential evolution algorithm (IADEA). Next, to improve the efficiency of the algorithm and to alleviate the problem of being stuck in a local optimum, an adaptive operator was added. To test the improvement of our algorithm, we compare the IADEA with the basic differential evolution algorithm by solving typical instances of UFL problem respectively. Moreover, to compare with other heuristic algorithm, we use the hybrid ant colony algorithm to solve the same instances. The computational results show that IADEA improves the performance of the basic DE and it outperforms the hybrid ant colony algorithm.展开更多
In this paper, artificial intelligence image recognition technology is used to improve the recognition rate of individual domestic fish and reduce the recognition time, aiming at the problem that it is difficult to ea...In this paper, artificial intelligence image recognition technology is used to improve the recognition rate of individual domestic fish and reduce the recognition time, aiming at the problem that it is difficult to easily observe the species and growth of domestic fish in the underwater non-uniform light field environment. First, starting from the image data collected by polarizing imaging technology, this paper uses subpixel convolution reconstruction to enhance the image, uses image translation and fill technology to build the family fish database, builds the Adam-Dropout-CNN (A-D-CNN) network model, and its convolution kernel size is 3 × 3. The maximum pooling was used for downsampling, and the discarding operation was added after the full connection layer to avoid the phenomenon of network overfitting. The adaptive motion estimation algorithm was used to solve the gradient sparse problem. The experiment shows that the recognition rate of A-D-CNN is 96.97% when the model is trained under the domestic fish image database, which solves the problem of low recognition rate and slow recognition speed of domestic fish in non-uniform light field.展开更多
In this paper, we focus on the space-inhomogeneous three-state on the one-dimension lattice, a one-phase model and a two-phase model include. By using the transfer matrices method by Endo et al., we calculate the stat...In this paper, we focus on the space-inhomogeneous three-state on the one-dimension lattice, a one-phase model and a two-phase model include. By using the transfer matrices method by Endo et al., we calculate the stationary measure for initial state concrete eigenvalue. Finally we found the transfer matrices method is more effective for the three-state quantum walks than the method obtained by Kawai et al.展开更多
For this research work, an adequate methodology was sought for the calculation of the runoff coefficient with the Tirado arrangement. To achieve this, first, the variables that affect the runoff coefficient were ident...For this research work, an adequate methodology was sought for the calculation of the runoff coefficient with the Tirado arrangement. To achieve this, first, the variables that affect the runoff coefficient were identified, then the model was described with the Tirado arrangement, and as a third part for the calculation of the runoff coefficient, the Tirado model is proposed. From the theory for the calculation of the runoff coefficient, the equation of the weighted coefficients and the expression of Nadal were manipulated, resulting in the following relationship , considering this as the expression for the arrangement Tirado. The expression is tested with different intensities, the magnitudes correspond to 150, 200, 250 and 300 mm/hrs, resulting in runoff coefficient 0.82, 0.87, 0.89, 0.91 respectively. This means that, the higher the intensity, the runoff coefficient will be higher, logically the characteristics of the basin affect that this coefficient has variation in the space studied.展开更多
文摘Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L) consists of various beneficial components like stalks, seeds, leaves, fibers, oils, proteins, allelopathic chemicals, and fiber strands, among other things. Despite the numerous uses of the crop, there is little or no information on optimum agronomic practices such as planting date and N fertilization of the crop in the Upper East Region (UER) of Ghana where the crop is widely cultivated by smallholder farmers. Field experiments were therefore carried out in 2020 and repeated during the 2021 cropping season in the study area. The objective of the study was to determine appropriate planting date and N fertilization for increased kenaf productivity. In each year, the treatments consisted of 3 × 5 factorial combinations of three planting dates (1<sup>st</sup> July, 7<sup>th</sup> July and 14<sup>th</sup> July) and five levels of N (0, 20, 40, 60 and 80 kg/ha) replicated three times. The design of the experiment was a split-plot with the N fertilizer as the main plot and the planting date assigned to sub plot. The results showed that, planting kenaf in early (1<sup>st</sup>) July or N fertilization at the rate of 60 kg/ha increased plant density, stem height, stem diameter, dry bast and core yields in both cropping seasons.
文摘Today, the origin of the magnetic field of stars and planets is explained by the dynamo effect. Since Cowling’s anti-dynamo theorem has forbidden a purely axisymmetric dynamo, scientists are all convinced today that the fluid flow in the core of a star cannot be laminar, so it is turbulent. However, we will see in this study that the configuration in which the conductive fluid contained in the core of a star is in rapid rotation around an axis of symmetry is the one that best explains the origin of the magnetic field of stars and planets. It also explains why certain types of stars have very intense magnetic fields. Indeed, we will show here that the magnetic field of stars and planets is created by the electric current generated by the rotational movement of charged fluid particles as in an electromagnet. The lines of this magnetic field are channelled by the solid paramagnetic seed which plays the role of magnetic core in the cores of planets and stars. The seed is composed mainly of Iron and Nickel on the planets and of solid helium-3 in the stars. In this work, we will use this model of rapidly rotating fluids to introduce a new way to ionize a neutral gas and maintain it in a plasma state for indefinitely large time scales, to present a new technique for generating very intense magnetic fields, to establish a new magnetic nucleation process and to propose a new type of nuclear fusion reactor in which the plasma is perpetually rapidly rotating.
文摘Mobile games are gaining in popularity among students, although the factors driving engagement remain poorly understood. This study, conducted among 378 students studying for a Bachelor’s degree in Computer and Digital Sciences at the Université Virtuelle de Côte d’Ivoire, explores the influence of game assets and colours on player engagement. Using an online questionnaire, the study identified students’ gaming preferences and their perception of colours. The results show that the key elements most favoured by students are graphics, sound design, the game system, narrative, interactivity and accessibility. What’s more, colour plays a decisive role in their preferences and commitment to educational mobile games.
文摘Water absorption characteristics of maize (<i>Abotem</i><span>,</span> <i>Abeleehi</i>, and <i>Dorke</i><span> <i>SR)</i></span> hybrids grown in Ghana were investigated using models obtained from Fick’s law of diffusion. The maize kernels were soaked in water at four different temperatures of 30<span style="color:#4F4F4F;font-family:-apple-system, "font-size:16px;white-space:normal;background-color:#FFFFFF;">º</span>C, 40<span style="color:#4F4F4F;font-family:-apple-system, "font-size:16px;white-space:normal;background-color:#FFFFFF;">º</span>C, 50<span style="color:#4F4F4F;font-family:-apple-system, "font-size:16px;white-space:normal;background-color:#FFFFFF;">º</span>C and 60<span style="color:#4F4F4F;font-family:-apple-system, "font-size:16px;white-space:normal;background-color:#FFFFFF;">º</span>C to evaluate their water absorption behaviours. The results indicated that temperature and variety were the major factors controlling water absorption patterns. The diffusion coefficients of the hybrids were found to differ in the order of <i>Dorke</i><span> <i>SR</i> </span>> <i>Abeleehi</i><span> </span>><span> <i>Abotem</i></span> and increased as the soaking temperature increased. The calculated water diffusivities varied from (2.54 - 3.49) × 10<sup>-10</sup> m<sup>2</sup>/s for <i>Abotem</i>, (2.64 - 3.59) × 10<sup>-10</sup> m<sup>2</sup>/s for <i>Abeleehi</i><span>, (3.21 <i>-</i> </span>4.20) × 10<sup>-10</sup>/s for <i>Dorke</i><span> <i>SR</i>.</span> The Arrhenius-<span><span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:;" "="">type equation was able to describe the strong effect of temperature on the diffusion coefficient of the hybrids. The activation energy values obtained were7.50 kJ/mol for <i>Abeleehi</i>, 6.27 kJ/mol<span> </span>for <i>Dorke</i><span> <i>SR</i> </span>and 9.09 kJ/mol for <i>Abotem</i>. Results indicated that temperature and variety were the major factors controlling water absorption patterns.</span></span></span>
文摘Parasites constitute a major obstacle to poultry production, leading to significant losses in many poultry farms. This study investigated the parasites status of village chicken (<em>Gallus domesticus</em>) collected from selected communities in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State Nigeria, during January to March 2020. A total of 35 birds were collected from 5 communities: Igbogeni, Tombia, Agudama, Akenfa and Opolo to assess their parasitic <em></em>status. The procession of the chicken and the identifications of both ecto and endo parasites followed standard techniques. From the results, the prevalence of the ecto parasites and the endo parasites in the chickens were 85.71% and 88.57% respectively. The ectoparasites species in order of increasing frequency were Lice (37.65%), Fleas (32.94%), and Mites (29.41%). Mixed infection of lice & fleas accounted for 34.12%. The prevalence of endo parasites was: Nematode (71.59%) and Cestode (28.41%) respectively. The species specific prevalence of the endo parasites encountered were <em>Ascaridia galli</em> (44.4%), <em>Heterakis gallinarum</em> (22.2%), <em>Capillaria spp.</em> (33.3%), <em>Davainea proglottina</em> (56%), <em>Raillientina spp.</em> (44%) respectively. This present study has provided an insight into parasitic infection of domestic birds across communities in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State Nigeria and recommended that an intensive health education on their public health implications in the spread disease causing pathogens among humans be carried out.
文摘The present study is performed to investigate the effect of two different glucosamine containing drugs: Drug 1 and Drug 2 (D1 and D2) against CCl4 induced brain damage in male albino rats. Liverin (AM) was employed in the current study as an antioxidant reference drug. CCl4 administration caused a significant elevation in the levels of MDA and NO of brain tissue, in association with a significant decrease in the antioxidant defense system (GSH, SOD and GPX) that indicated the induction of oxidative stress in brain tissue. CCl4 administration induced brain injury as manifested by the obtained changes in neurotransmitter parameter (norepinephrine (NE), Dopamine (DA), Serotonin (5-HT), and Acetylcholinesterase AChE). The tested nutraceuticals and the antioxidant drug displayed a significant improvement against the undue effect of CCl4 via decreasing the brain tissue content of MDA, NO with the elevation of GSH content. Also, the significant increase in SOD and GPX enzymatic activity was obtained when compared to CCL4 group. In addition AM, D1, and D2 have an ameliorative effect on neurotransmitter parameter NE, DA, 5HT, and AChE. Results of this study suggest that both antioxidant drugs and tested nutraceuticals palliate the brain injuries through anti-oxidative effect, with the elimination of the deleterious effect of toxic metabolites of CCl4 on brain tissue.
文摘In order to obtain the main and secondary factors affecting the properties of the screw steel and its correlation, this text constructed a TOPSIS (Technique for order performance by similarity to ideal solution) evaluation system based on entropy weight. First of all, three properties indexes of deformed steel bar are selected: the yield strength, tensile strength and elongation at break after breaking. Secondly, we defined a comprehensive index C which is for measuring the property of thread steel by using TOPSIS method, and then the correlation degree of various chemical elements and comprehensive index C were analyzed. According to the principle that the bigger of coefficient correlation, the greater impact, to draw a conclusion: the main elements that affect the properties of deformed steel bar are C, Ceq, Si and Cr, the secondary factors are Mn, Mo, ALT, Ni, Cu, Cr, S, P and V. Finally, the correlation between various elements was studied by means of correlation analysis, where there was a significant positive correlation between Cu and Cr.
文摘In this study, based differential equations methods are used to solve equations because these methods are dependent on boundary value data more than other mathematical equations. We have calculated neutron flux, criticality and geometrical eigenvalue by using multi-group method and solving the neutron diffusion equation for finite and infinite cylindrical and spherical reactors in this study. For the calculation of the total neutron flux cross sections, we need the neutron diffusion equation. Thus, we have established the relationship between neuron flow and cross-section of neuron depending on neutron energy. Critical calculations have been made by comparing the results with MNCP (montecarlo n-partical) simulation methods. For necessary computer calculations, the programme, Wolfram-Matematica-7 has been used.
文摘The aim of this work was to carry out a sensitivity analysis of a valve recession model. For the sensitivity study, the effects of the parameters on the valve recession model were investigated, for both, light duty and heavy duty engines. For light duty engines, it was observed that the impact wear of component parameters had the greatest effect on valve recession and for heavy duty engines, the sliding wear of component parameters had an increasing contribution to the overall valve recession.
文摘The sustainability of a country inevitably depends on proper taxation system. To date, there are many taxes implemented by the ruling authorities of a country. The taxes that are sourced from stock markets or share markets are paramount to better govern a country. The capital gain tax (CGT), which is incurred in disposing the shares or stocks owned by an investor or an institution, is one of the taxes implemented in stock markets. Though in the past many attempts have been made to properly streamline the CGT, the methodologies or the approaches used in the implementation of CGT, even in the United States, are not well-grounded from a scientific point of view. Therefore, in this paper, a simplified approach based on the assumption that the CGT is implemented on a yearly basis is proposed. The CGT is calculated for each stock owned by an investor or an institution. The approach is implemented using an open access platform: AMP (Apache-MySQL-PHP). Subsequently, the proposed approach is tested using some hypothetical data. The proposed approach, which is easy-to-use, practical and un-biased, is of use to any country that is willing to progress towards the sustainability. Moreover, the proposed approach with the current technology will enhance the developing nations which have large size of informal economy, on designing and implementing effective tax policies and administrations.
文摘The nonlinear properties of Tris(acetylacetonato) Manganese(III) are used to manipulate the spatial frequencies at the Fourier plane using 4f-z scan. The technique is a simple self-adaptive all-optical system, which performs image processing and nonlinear optical measurements at the same time. Preferred spatial frequencies can be selected by shifting the nonlinear sample through the focus. Edge enhancement was demonstrated by filtering of low frequency with the nonlinear material at the Fourier plane.
文摘The Turin Shroud was extensively scientifically investigated in 1978. In its pinkish red bloodstains, normal features of human blood were found, but also seemingly anomalous ones. In the present study, hitherto unnoticed details of the data are presented, Shroud data and more modern reference data are compared, and the results of a few experiments with linen, madder dye and blood are shown. It turns out that the Shroud’s ‘anomalous’ data are strong consistent evidence that its bloodstains contain acid heme-madder lake, of which the heme derived from cold acid postmortem blood and the madder had been applied to the Shroud at manufacture. It implies that the bloodstains were formed on the Shroud before the still not reproduced body-image was. Several other ‘red-color’ hypotheses for the Shroud’s bloodstains are discussed and dismissed.
文摘Samarium doped Yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) nanopowders with different concentration (0.5%, 1%, 2%, 3%, 5% and 8% mol) were prepared by simple and low cost co-precipitation method. We found that the precursor begins converting to pure YAG at relatively low temperature around 900°C, and no intermediate phases were detected. The powders annealed at 900°C and 1000°C in air with average particle size around ≈30 nm were characterized by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis and infrared (IR) spectroscopy. The photoluminescent measurements showed that the reddish-orange (RO) emission transition 4G5/2:6H7/2 is more prominent. In addition, the optimum concentration of doped Sm ions that lead to maximum intensity was reported. Also, fluorescence efficiencies as pumping power dependence for different Sm3+ ions concentrations were explored.
文摘In this paper we consider the stochastic systems with jumps (random impulses) generated by Erlang flow of events that lead to discontinuities in paths. These systems may be used in various applications such as a control of complex technical systems, financial mathematics, mathematical biology and medicine. We propose to use a spectral method formalism to the probabilistic analysis problem for the stochastic systems with jumps. This method allows to get a solution of the analysis problem in an explicit form.
文摘The paper suggests a great improvement in the recognition rate and speed by overcoming the disadvantage of 3D image processing taking a long time as well as that of 2D images weak in postures through correcting shooting angles with 3D data taken by multi cameras followed by application of the developed hybrid face recognition technology.
文摘Taking the fluvial reservoir of the Neogene Minghuazhen Formation in Bozhong S oilfield in China as an example, a detailed study of the interlayer in the reservoir was conducted. From the perspective of sedimentary genesis of the interlayer, three types of genesis of the interlayer are summarized and analyzed, namely, fine grain sediment in the inter peak channel, suspended sediment in the post flood channel, and abandoned channel sediment. At the same time, combined with seismic waveform analysis, the distribution characteristics and morphology of the interlayer in complex fluvial facies oilfield are carefully depicted, and the horizontal well optimization implementation is guided based on the planar and three-dimensional spatial distribution characteristics of the interlayer. This method enriches the characterization technology of interlayer in offshore oilfields, and has important guiding significance for the overall evaluation and development research of complex fluvial facies oilfields.
文摘The differential evolution algorithm is an evolutionary algorithm for global optimization and the un-capacitated facility location problem (UFL) is one of the classic NP-Hard problems. In this paper, combined with the specific characteristics of the UFL problem, we introduce the activation function to the algorithm for solving UFL problem and name it improved adaptive differential evolution algorithm (IADEA). Next, to improve the efficiency of the algorithm and to alleviate the problem of being stuck in a local optimum, an adaptive operator was added. To test the improvement of our algorithm, we compare the IADEA with the basic differential evolution algorithm by solving typical instances of UFL problem respectively. Moreover, to compare with other heuristic algorithm, we use the hybrid ant colony algorithm to solve the same instances. The computational results show that IADEA improves the performance of the basic DE and it outperforms the hybrid ant colony algorithm.
文摘In this paper, artificial intelligence image recognition technology is used to improve the recognition rate of individual domestic fish and reduce the recognition time, aiming at the problem that it is difficult to easily observe the species and growth of domestic fish in the underwater non-uniform light field environment. First, starting from the image data collected by polarizing imaging technology, this paper uses subpixel convolution reconstruction to enhance the image, uses image translation and fill technology to build the family fish database, builds the Adam-Dropout-CNN (A-D-CNN) network model, and its convolution kernel size is 3 × 3. The maximum pooling was used for downsampling, and the discarding operation was added after the full connection layer to avoid the phenomenon of network overfitting. The adaptive motion estimation algorithm was used to solve the gradient sparse problem. The experiment shows that the recognition rate of A-D-CNN is 96.97% when the model is trained under the domestic fish image database, which solves the problem of low recognition rate and slow recognition speed of domestic fish in non-uniform light field.
文摘In this paper, we focus on the space-inhomogeneous three-state on the one-dimension lattice, a one-phase model and a two-phase model include. By using the transfer matrices method by Endo et al., we calculate the stationary measure for initial state concrete eigenvalue. Finally we found the transfer matrices method is more effective for the three-state quantum walks than the method obtained by Kawai et al.
文摘For this research work, an adequate methodology was sought for the calculation of the runoff coefficient with the Tirado arrangement. To achieve this, first, the variables that affect the runoff coefficient were identified, then the model was described with the Tirado arrangement, and as a third part for the calculation of the runoff coefficient, the Tirado model is proposed. From the theory for the calculation of the runoff coefficient, the equation of the weighted coefficients and the expression of Nadal were manipulated, resulting in the following relationship , considering this as the expression for the arrangement Tirado. The expression is tested with different intensities, the magnitudes correspond to 150, 200, 250 and 300 mm/hrs, resulting in runoff coefficient 0.82, 0.87, 0.89, 0.91 respectively. This means that, the higher the intensity, the runoff coefficient will be higher, logically the characteristics of the basin affect that this coefficient has variation in the space studied.
