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This study examines the evolution of the Klein-Nishina (KN) cross section for hydrogen and platinum atoms in relativistic and non-relativistic scenarios. Using online MATLAB tools, the constructed model of KN cross section for both situations is calculated. The observation demonstrates that as electron energy increases, electronic and atomic KN cross section lowers, which lessens the relationship between the incoming electron and the target atom. The importance of atomic size is demonstrated by a comparison of the KN cross sections of hydrogen and platinum, with platinum possessing a higher cross section because of its greater size and more scattering centers. Higher atomic numbers result in greater interaction between sites and bigger cross sections, and they also play a role in this relationship. The variations in cross sections are also influenced by electron binding effects, especially in the instance of hydrogen. It is demonstrated that relativistic effects have a major impact on the KN cross section, including an exponential decline seen as the energy of electrons increases. In the relativistic domain, the electron's increased mass and decreased wavelength increase scattering probability and produce a greater cross section than in the non-relativistic case. This research sheds light on the variables affecting KN cross sections and their influence on radiation therapy, medical imaging, and materials science. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Vulture Safe Feeding Sites (VSFS) provide diclofenac-free food and create an ideal environment for long-term ecological research on vultures. This study determines the population status and investigates the diurnal behavior of White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis) at the Ghachowk VSFS in Kaski, Nepal. We deployed the absolute count method to determine population of Whiterumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis), while scan sampling was applied to investigate their diurnal behaviour. The observed population of Gyps bengalensis ranged from 34 to 65 individuals (with an average of 50±10, based on a sample size of 9). Throughout the daytime, a total of 1651 instances of 11 distinct activities were recorded for the species in 729 separate observations. The most frequent daytime behaviour observed was perching (28%) followed by preening (14%), basking (13%), scratching (13%) flapping (10%), flying (9%) and disturbance (7%). Other behaviors, like feeding, sleeping (roosting), fighting (competition), and bathing, were observed less frequently (<2% each). Perching occurred most frequently during heavy rain, accounting for 66% of the observations, and in the late afternoon, representing 36% of the instances. Basking was most commonly observed during partly sunny conditions, comprising 26% of the observations, and in the noon hours, representing 20% of the instances. Scratching behavior was most frequently observed during clear weather, accounting for 16% of the observations, and during cloudy conditions and in the morning, accounting for 14% of the instances. In the Ghachowk VSFS, other associated species with Whiterumped Vulture were Red-headed Vulture Sarcogyps calvus, Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus, and Slender-billed Vulture Gyps tenuirostris. This study plays a pivotal role in uncovering the conservation requirements especially in reducing social taboos of the tradition communities regarding this critically endangered species which needs strong social support for its long-term conservation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]