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Background: In reverse genetics studies, minigenomes of negative sense RNA viruses are used to model the process of virus replication and evaluate the virus rescue system in the course of construction of recombinant virus. In the current study, a minigenome (MG) rescue system for lentogenic D58 vaccine strain of Avian orthoavulavirus 1 (AOAV-1) (Newcastle disease virus) was developed to establish a reverse genetic system for this strain. Methods: The minigenome was constructed by assembling the trailer and leader regions of AOAV-1 D58 strain flanking the reporter gene, Aequorea coerulescens green fluorescence protein (AcGFP) in a modified transcription vector. Construction of this Minigenome was done using a simple restriction free technique-Splicing by Overlap Extension PCR. The constructed minigenome was evaluated for the reporter gene expression by transfection in T7 RNA polymerase expressing BSR/T7 cell line. Further, the replication and packaging ability of the constructed minigenome were also analyzed. Result: The reporter gene expression was confirmed in BSR/T7 cells which simulates the virus replication process and verifies the virus rescue system. In addition, this proves the applicability of restriction free cloning by Splicing by Overlap Extension (SOE) PCR for precise construction of the minigenome. The developed minigenome system can be used as a potential tool in the reverse genetic rescue of AOAV-1 D58 strain for the development of marker vaccine. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Thrombosis, or the formation of blood clots, can lead to serious medical conditions such as stroke, heart attack, and deep vein thrombosis. The purinoreceptor P2Y12 plays a critical role in the thrombotic pathway and is targeted for therapy to prevent clot formation. However, it is essential to balance the regulation of thrombosis to avoid adverse situations. This study focuses on the P2Y12 receptor and aims to discern the protein residue network and differentiate residues based on their intramolecular interactions. The study utilized a statistical analysis to characterize the significant residues involved in ligand interaction, which helps to identify critical residues that are essential for the function of the receptor. A parametric analysis of interactions of residues in the intraprotein interaction was conducted, which revealed significant residue‐based contacts that facilitate protein interactions. By examining the interactions between residues, the mechanisms underlying protein interactions were studied and the importance of specific residues in facilitating these interactions was determined. This research provides important information on P2Y12, and the findings based on the network based significance of interacting residues may contribute to the development of new therapies that target the receptor to prevent clot formation while maintaining a balance in thrombosis regulation to avoid adverse outcomes. Ultimately, this study could lead to improved treatments for thrombotic disorders and better patient outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Today, the capacity to regulate moisture is one of the most crucial qualities of knitted fabrics. This study focuses on the interaction between core ratio, twist, and loop length on the moisture management capabilities of single jersey knitted textiles manufactured from 100% regenerated bamboo, 80:20 regenerated bamboo: polyester yarns, and 60:40 regenerated bamboo: polyester yarns. The Box-Behnken experimental design was used to optimize the design parameters in this study. It was discovered that the moisture management qualities were improved by the increased polyester core content, high twist, and short loop length. Single jersey knitted fabrics made from 100% regenerated bamboo yarns swiftly wick away sweat and maintain moisture in their structure, resulting in a very fast wetting rate, spreading speed, and extremely large maximum wetted radius, as well as a very excellent AOTI value and very good OMMC ratings. Additionally, it can be suggested that single jersey knitted textiles consisting of core-spun yarns provide quick absorption and quick drying rates, meeting the needs of sportswear applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Summary: The widespread demand in satisfying human desires entails huge energy consumption. In response, potential impact toward the energy storage tool plays an essential role in constant energy supply. In this work, bimetallic ZnSe–CoSe2 electrode material was designed owing to its low pollution, high chemical stability, and theoretical capacity for supercapacitor applications. The basic characterization confirmed the formation of structural, morphological, and phase purity of the as prepared composite. The prologue of agglomerated CoSe2 microcubes into ZnSe pyramidal structure and synergetic effect of the individual component comprises multifunctionalities during redox progression attributable to greater structural potency. The rigid contact stuck between pyramidal structured ZnSe and CoSe2 agglomerated microcubes favors the regular contact with the electrolyte for prompt ion diffusion. These fine advantageous properties notably endows with greater charge storage progression demonstrating the active construction of ZnSe–CoSe2 heterostructures. The prepared product delivered 645 Fg−1specific capacitance at 1Ag−1 in half cell configuration and exhibited the capacity retention of 99.6% at 10Ag−1, retained over 5000 cycles. In addition, the assembled full cell showed 57 Whkg−1energy density at 743 Wkg−1power density and opens up a new way to access the progress of high performance supercapacitor with specific capacitance of 184 Fg−1 and retaining long life span of 93.3% at 10 Ag−1 after 5000 cycles. Finally, two cells in series owns a high working potential of 1.92 V and effectively burn up light emitting diode (LED) indicating their potential function in energy storage device. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Quick and efficient classification of images is important in many Remote Sensing Image (RSI) understanding tasks. The enormous availability of the RSI makes the classification a challenging task, which further needs to design more efficient models. Realizing the wide range of applications of the research area, a new fast Remote Sensing Image Classification (RSIC) framework using an Adaptive Singular Value Decomposition incorporated Extreme Learning Machine (ASVDIncELM) is proposed in this work. The classification framework uses Multi-Scale, Multi-Band (MSMB) Gabor filters to extract Opponent Colour Texture (OCT) features to represent the knowledge patterns. As the input knowledge patterns are High Dimensional (HD), an Adaptive Growing-Pruning Hidden Node Selection (AGPHNS) criterion is integrated with ASVDIncELM. A user-defined heuristic is used to select the optimal number of hidden nodes. The ASVDIncELM framework supports online learning of samples that come as blocks of fixed length. The efficiency of the framework is evaluated using three benchmark RSI datasets- UC Merced (UCM), RS-19, and PatternNet. The results obtained are promising for both offline and online scenarios in terms of Overall Accuracy (OA), Weighted Average (WA) of Precision, Recall, F1-Score, and training time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Supercapacitors are a reliable device that has set an innovative path for the research line to face the energy gap. Consequently, remarkable steps were taken to prop up fabricated electrode materials electrochemical performance. ZnSe, MoSe2 and the composite of the mixed formation of ZnSe@MoSe2 has been individually investigated and the electrochemical performances have been studied for supercapacitor applications. The quality of the synthesized material was thoroughly examined using basic characterization studies. The binary composite of ZnSe@MoSe2 electrode delivered high specific capacitance of 450Fg−1 at 1Ag−1 in the charge–discharge profile and stable long cycle life retaining 99.6% over 2000 cycles at 10Ag−1 current density. Moreover, the existence of the flower like ZnSe@MoSe2 composites increases electrochemical performance by offering the additional electrolyte ions and the electrons mobility. Furthermore, full cell configuration via ZnSe@MoSe2//AC was assembled for 1.5 V and endowed with 43WhKg−1 energy density at 740WKg−1 power density signifying its capability over 99.3% of retention capacity. In favor of the potential applicability, full cell incorporated in series displayed 1.56 V and able to power up the three different LED's, further enlightening the dominance in supercapacitor performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The arrays of nanorods decorated with nanosphere blended by hydrothermal route were reported. The high surface area and open geometry sandwiched between nanorods let easier for electrolyte diffusion and hence affords more electroactive sites. The surface and structural properties were consequently defined by standard characterization analysis. To review the properties of binary composite nanorods designed for supercapacitor application, it scanned experimentally through standard electrochemical analysis. While increasing stoichiometric molar ratio of the active electrode, the specific capacitance increased obviously is depicted as 1:1 (200 Fg−1), 2:1 (281 Fg−1) and 3:1 (509 Fg−1) and the composite electrode retains 99.82% of retention over 2000 cycles. Besides, as an asymmetric device with improved energy density was build up effectively by CMS-3 nanorod as positive and activated carbon as negative electrode and achieved 113 WhKg−1 energy density at 1 Ag−1 with 98.1% stability in 2000 cycles. The practical demonstration of asymmetric device has been tested and simply energizes the red light-emitting diode (LED). As per the above discussion, the improved activity of CuSe2@MoSe2 was because of Cu and Mo inclusion with selenium further progress its conductivity, well-retained surface morphology and high reversibility. Consequently, the good contact between them ensured the smooth transportation of electrons without any obstacles. Hence, the synergetic effect affords the way for immense development of the binary composite for hopeful future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Active electrodes of transition metal selenides attract extensive consideration in energy storage application because of its improved electrochemical performances. In this study, evolution of flower like MnSe2@MoSe2 was subsequently synthesized through one pot hydrothermal route. Growth of combined composite exposed flowerlike morphology with looser corrugated nanospikes increases surface area for redox reaction which reduces ionic diffusion pathway and improves supercapacitor performance in three-cell configurations. The best performed (MMS-3) electrode exhibited 719 Fg−1 specific capacitance and retained 99.78% capacity retention over 2000 cycles. Furthermore, as an asymmetric MnSe2@MoSe2//AC device delivered significant 75 Whkg−1 energy density at 747 Wkg−1 power density. Besides, asymmetric (MMS-3)//AC device maintained 99.16% capacity retention after constant 2000 charge discharge cycles. In a small-scale practical demonstration, MnSe2@MoSe2//AC device illuminated red LED and displayed improved electrochemical performance. Hence, both Mn (manganese) and Mo (molybdenum) mutual role promotes more affluent redox chemistry, which is beneficial for higher electrochemical activity. Thereby, Se provided greater number of electroactive sites that can aid maximum utilization of electrolyte ions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) deals with the study of the magnetic properties and behaviour of electrically conducting fluids. In literature, researchers have studied. The study of MHD is widely applied in drawing of plastics and elastic sheets, metal and polymer expulsion forms, paper creation, cooling of metallic sheets, etc. Most of the previous researchers have studied only the concentration and velocity boundary layer profiles. However, the effect of heat sources using temperature boundary layer profiles is not studied. Therefore, in this work, an analysis of a convective flow of an electrically conductive, viscid compact fluid through a perpendicular plate which is porous with oscillatory suction with first-order temperature and chemical reaction and the transverse magnetic field is carried out. The developed model consists of continuity, momentum, and heat and mass transfer equations, and the perturbation technique was applied in order to find the result for the velocity field, temperature profiles, and concentration distributions. Further, the influence of the flow variables on the temperature field, velocity field, and concentration dispersal was analyzed and the results were depicted graphically. Moreover, the skin friction and the rate of mass transfer (local Sherwood number) were analyzed using tables. In this work, an unstable 2D flow of a laminar, viscid (Newtonian), electrically conducting fluid across a semi-limitless perpendicular permeable plate under motion in its plane (x-axis) embedded in a constant permeable structure was investigated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this work, fine nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiO NPs) were successfully made utilizing a straightforward co-precipitation approach at low temperature. The effects of precursor concentration on the structural, optical, and electrical characteristics of NiO nanoparticles were investigated. All indexed diffraction peaks in XRD demonstrate the production of NiO with cubic structure. An increase in NiO crystallite size above 16.8 nm was observed when the precursor concentration exceeds 2 M, suggesting the presence of nanostructure in the final product. In FT-Raman spectra, the band centered at ∼ 500 cm–1 is due to Ni-O stretching (LO) mode, and two-magnon (2 M) scattering mode causes the band at 1514 cm–1. The synthesized product is composed of almost rod-shaped particles with a size range of 10–20 nm, according to FESEM pictures. The UV absorption studies showed a high absorption at the fundamental absorption edges originating at 332 nm, which gradually shifted to a lower energy region up to 400 nm with increasing precursor concentration, which means a reduction in bandgap values. The effect of precursor concentration associated with the electrical characteristics of the produced NiO nanoparticles has been investigated for the temperature range 30 to 130 °C. The I-V characterization was used to compute the different photo-diode parameters including n, Ф B , I o , P S , R, QE, and D*. The remarkable high photosensitivity of 1100% and specific detectivity of 4.324 × 10−10 Jones for the diode evaluated at 120 mW/cm2 was observed in a 2 M fabricated diode. These findings imply that all the fabricated diodes are exceptionally light-sensitive and are well-suited for upcoming UV photodetector applications. [Display omitted] • Development of NiO nanostructures-based photodiode with remarkable photosensitivity is reported • The XRD and Raman analyses confirm the synthesis of cubic NiO system • Crystallite size was improved from 10 to 17 nm with an increase in molar concentrations • Rising concentrations cause a steady decrease in the band gap energy from 3.45 to 3.1 eV. • A remarkably high photosensitivity of 1100% was observed for the device developed with 2 M concentration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Metal selenides of were synthesized for various weight percentage of Mn (0.05, 0.1, and 0.15 wt %). MnSe 2 -CoSe 2 emerged as the novel-energy storing material for the supercapacitor application and guaranteed the improved electrochemical performance in asymmetric configuration. As prepared metal selenide composite was explored for standard characterization studies. XRD reveals the highly crystalline in nature of the as prepared samples. Se bonding with Mn-Co is confirmed from the sharp peak obtained at 470 cm−1. The chemical elemental composition was evaluated by the XPS, hence the characterization outcome confirm the successful growth of the material. The specific capacitance of Mn3 (0.15 wt %) is 373 Fg-1 in 1 M KOH; Mn1 (0.05 wt %-184 Fg-1) and Mn2 (0.1 wt %-295 Fg-1). The electrode shows excellent capacity retention of 95.86% at 5 Ag-1 even after 5000 cycles. Furthermore, asymmetric configuration of Mn3 (0.15 wt %)//AC device delivered significant value of power density even at high energy density. Thus, the as-prepared asymmetric device easily illumines the green light emitting diode which indicates the Mn3 (0.15 wt %) is an acceptable product. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

[Display omitted] • The hexagonal crystal structure was observed by XRD. • The nanoflakes and flower-like structure were obtained using FESEM analysis. • The electrode material prepared with 160 °C temperature exhibits excellent super capacitive performances. • A maximum specific capacitance of 691 Fg−1 at current density 1 Ag−1 and good cyclic stability of 89 % over 5000 cycles. This work describes the formation of two-dimensional Molybdenum di-sulfide (MoS 2) nanoflakes developed by temperature varying hydrothermal method from 140 °C to 200 °C and further applied as effective electrode material for high performance supercapacitor. The structural analysis confirms the formation of hexagonal crystal structure of MoS 2 by XRD. The surface morphological study revealed uniform growth of MoS 2 nanoflakes and flower-like structure. The chemical bonding and the location of Mo-S band was confirmed at 600 cm−1 through FTIR–spectrum. The electrochemical performances of the MoS 2 electrode were analyzed by Cyclic Voltammetry, Galvanostatic Charge/discharge and electrochemical impedance techniques. The electrode material prepared at 160 °C temperature exhibits excellent super capacitive performances when compared to other temperatures. This electrode recorded a maximum specific capacitance of 691 Fg−1 at current density 1 Ag−1 and good cyclic stability of 89 % over 5000 cycles. It exhibits very less charge transfer resistance 1 Ω which is lesser than other electrodes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Glioblastomas are malignant tumors of the central nervous system hallmarked by subclonal diversity and dynamic adaptation amid developmental hierarchies. The source of dynamic reorganization within the spatial context of these tumors remains elusive. Here, we characterized glioblastomas by spatially resolved transcriptomics, metabolomics, and proteomics. By deciphering regionally shared transcriptional programs across patients, we infer that glioblastoma is organized by spatial segregation of lineage states and adapts to inflammatory and/or metabolic stimuli, reminiscent of the reactive transformation in mature astrocytes. Integration of metabolic imaging and imaging mass cytometry uncovered locoregional tumor-host interdependence, resulting in spatially exclusive adaptive transcriptional programs. Inferring copy-number alterations emphasizes a spatially cohesive organization of subclones associated with reactive transcriptional programs, confirming that environmental stress gives rise to selection pressure. A model of glioblastoma stem cells implanted into human and rodent neocortical tissue mimicking various environments confirmed that transcriptional states originate from dynamic adaptation to various environments. [Display omitted] • Five spatially distinct transcriptional programs are identified in glioblastomas • Hypoxia induces defined transcriptional and genomic responses, including CNAs • Immunosuppressive tumor-myeloid cell interactions are enhanced in segregated niches • Non-stress environments support subtype transition towards developmental stages Ravi et al. employ spatially resolved multi-omics in glioblastoma samples and identify segregated niches hallmarked by immunological and metabolic stress factors. These spatial niches are influenced by the tumor microenvironment and reflect transcriptional adaptations to inflammatory or metabolic stimuli and recapitulate neural developmental stages. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Many oral lesions may need to be diagnosed by removing a sample of tissue from the oral cavity. Biopsy is widely used in the medical field, but the practice is not quite widespread in dental practice. As oral pathologists, we have found many artifacts in the tissue specimen because of poor biopsy technique or handling, which has led to diagnostic pitfalls and misery to both the patient and the clinician. This article aims at alerting the clinicians about the clinical faults arising preoperatively, intraoperatively and postoperatively while dealing with oral biopsy that may affect the histological assessment of the tissue and, therefore, the diagnosis. It also reviews the different techniques, precautions and special considerations necessary for specific lesions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Human papilloma virus (HPV) is one of the most common virus groups affecting the skin and mucosal areas of the body in the world today. It is also a known fact that HPV causes many lesions in the oral cavity. The most common conditions induced by oral HPV infection are usually benign-like oral papillomas, oral condylomas, and focal epithelial hyperplasia. Oral HPV infection has been found to be associated with some cases of oropharyngeal cancer, but it is not the main risk factor for this kind of cancer. HPV is been proved to be the causative agent in causation of cervical cancers without doubt, but its role as a etiologic agent in causing oral cancers needs to be evaluated and studied more to come into any conclusion. We have used review papers, case reports, cohort studies, case control studies, and various internet sources published from 1960 to 2011 to prepare this review of literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• Ni-ZnO is impressive in hampering breast cancer cells growth. • Ni-ZnO revealed nuclear condensation and fragmentation. • Ni-ZnO is worth enough to serve as an anticancer drug. Nanostructured zinc oxide received much attention with its distinctive properties. Undoped and doped ZnO formation by hydrothermal route was summarized. ZnO hexagonal structure was confirmed by sharp X-ray diffraction peak corresponding to crystalline plane (1 0 1), and doped ZnO diffraction peaks have a minor shift to inferior angle by 0.6˚. FTIR confirmed Zn-O vibration band observed at 422 cm−1. The doping concentration played a vital role in materials morphology and optical properties. SEM confirmed the existence of thin uniform nanoplate surface morphology. ZnO oxygen vacancies were revealed by PL spectra, which exhibited a chief role in anticancer mechanism and activity with green emission (491 nm, 2.52 eV) originated from electrons shift between ionized oxygen vacancy and valence band. Prepared ZnO with and without dopants have been explored to reveal anticancer applications, and obtained results are more suitable for real-time applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• Improved specific capacitance of 365 Fg−1 at 1 Ag−1 was achieved. • Outstanding 99% cyclabilty even after 5000 cycles was achieved. • Product explored enhanced stability. Electrode material potential evolution is a proficient and vast challenge to deliver improved electrochemical performance in supercapacitors. This work reports a combination of ternary selenide (CoNiSe 2) electrode performance. Different surfactant effect seems to boost up prepared electrode performance. Hexagonal structured CoNiSe 2 revealed sharp XRD peak at 33.4° (1 0 1) plane and explored crystalline phase purity. FTIR uphold functional O–H group and a metal complex. The sharp band at 476 cm−1 ascribed to Se bonding with the obtained product. PEG-1000 influence on ternary selenide elucidates charge transfer kinetics between energy levels among CTAB and HMTA. The electrode shows outstanding energy storage capacities with 99% of cyclability long-lasting even after 5000 cycles. The ternary selenide using PEG 1000 assisted surfactant experiences enhanced stability with an improved capacitance of 365 Fg−1 at 1 Ag−1. Among surfactants, PEG 1000 assisted CoNiSe 2 showed excellent performance and proves the product is well suitable for the storage applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• Unique layered structural property enhanced electrochemical performance. • Increased specific capacitance of 1100 Fg−1 at 0.5 A/g at 0.5 V. • Better rate capability and stability achieved within studied range. • Product explored enhanced stability and retains 98.1% after 2000 cycles. Material storage property enrichment with good electrochemical performance is a foremost challenge. Cobalt hydroxide and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) composite synthesized via chemical precipitation method showed improved specific capacitance and cycle stability. The unique rGO layered structure in composite enhanced overall electrochemical performance. Raman spectra revealed disordered rGO structure and A 1g mode of Co(OH) 2 in composite. rGO/Co(OH) 2 electrode showed increased specific capacitance of 1100 Fg−1 at 0.5 Ag−1 with better rate capability and good stability (98.1%) after 2000 cycles. These results proved that rGO/Co(OH) 2 is a perfect electrode for electrochemical energy storage applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Knowledge on the influence of pro-inflammatory cytokine and apoptotic gene mRNA levels in the pathogenesis of Indian field isolates of Newcastle disease virus (NDV) is little. In this study, cytokine mRNA levels were elucidated in spleen of chickens (in-vivo) and chicken embryo fibroblast cells (in-vitro) infected with lentogenic D58 strain and viscerotropic velogenic D165 isolate until five days post infection (dpi). In spleen of chickens infected with D165, maximum upregulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α), chemokine (IL-8) and apoptotic gene (Caspase-8) at 3dpi correlated with the onset of severe clinical signs and necrotic histopathological lesions in spleen, proventriculus, intestine and caecal tonsil of chickens. Similarly, in CEF cells infected with D165, upregulation of pro-inflammatory cytokine and apoptotic gene mRNA levels correlated with the appearance of CPE. In spleen of chickens and CEF cells infected with D58, there was comparatively minimal upregulation of pro-inflammatory cytokine and apoptotic gene mRNA levels which did not cause histopathological changes in tissues and CPE formation in CEF cells. In both in-vivo and in-vitro systems, upregulation of anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 showed inhibitory effects on the mRNA levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Thus, this study reports variation in the cytokine mRNA levels elucidated in response to two different pathotypes isolated from India and associates the same with the clinical signs and pathological lesions produced during the course of ND. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Drug-resistant mesial-temporal lobe epilepsy is a devastating disease with seizure onset in the hippocampal formation. A fraction of hippocampi samples from epilepsy-surgical procedures reveals a peculiar histological pattern referred to as 'gliosis only' with unresolved pathogenesis and enigmatic sequelae. Here, we hypothesize that 'gliosis only' represents a particular syndrome defined by distinct clinical and molecular characteristics. We curated an in-depth multiparameter integration of systematic clinical, neuropsychological as well as neuropathological analysis from a consecutive cohort of 627 patients, who underwent hippocampectomy for drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy. All patients underwent either classic anterior temporal lobectomy or selective amygdalohippocampectomy. On the basis of their neuropathological exam, patients with hippocampus sclerosis and 'gliosis only' were characterized and compared within the whole cohort and within a subset of matched pairs. Integrated transcriptional analysis was performed to address molecular differences between both groups. 'Gliosis only' revealed demographics, clinical and neuropsychological outcome fundamentally different from hippocampus sclerosis. 'Gliosis only' patients had a significantly later seizure onset (16.3 versus 12.2 years, P = 0.005) and worse neuropsychological outcome after surgery compared to patients with hippocampus sclerosis. Epilepsy was less amendable by surgery in 'gliosis only' patients, resulting in a significantly worse rate of seizure freedom after surgery in this subgroup (43% versus 68%, P = 0.0001, odds ratio = 2.8, confidence interval 1.7–4.7). This finding remained significant after multivariate and matched-pairs analysis. The 'gliosis only' group demonstrated pronounced astrogliosis and lack of significant neuronal degeneration in contrast to characteristic segmental neuron loss and fibrillary astrogliosis in hippocampus sclerosis. RNA-sequencing of gliosis only patients deciphered a distinct transcriptional programme that resembles an innate inflammatory response of reactive astrocytes. Our data indicate a new temporal lobe epilepsy syndrome for which we suggest the term 'Innate inflammatory gliosis only'. 'Innate inflammatory gliosis only' is characterized by a diffuse gliosis pattern lacking restricted hippocampal focality and is poorly controllable by surgery. Thus, 'innate inflammatory gliosis only' patients need to be clearly identified by presurgical examination paradigms of pharmacoresistant temporal lobe epilepsy patients; surgical treatment of this subgroup should be considered with great precaution. 'Innate inflammatory gliosis only' requires innovative pharmacotreatment strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Describes the delivery of a Holstein-Friesian calf diagnosed with multiple skeletal abnormalities. Recognition of the familial syndrome of Holstein calves of complex vertebral malformations; Cow symptoms on presentation prior to birthing; Stabilization of the animal with intravenous fluids; Efforts to ensure passage through the birth canal; Determination of the presentation, position and posture of the fetus; Delivery procedure.

Abstract: Polymer alloys, particularly interpenetrating polymer networks (IPNs) exhibit excellent coating properties. Often combination of polymers result in IPNs with controlled morphologies and synergistic behavior. In this study, corrosion-resistant IPNs were prepared from immiscible resins (epoxy, silicone and thiophene) using a cross-linking agent and a catalyst. GPC, FTIR, NMR, TG, DTA and SEM studies used to fix the best performing IPN. Surface morphology studies using SEM confirm the incorporation of silicone and polythiophene in to the epoxy polymer to form homogeneously micro structured IPN. The heat-resistance of the IPN was determined as per ASTM 2485. The improved corrosion resistance of the IPN was evaluated by AC impedance measurements. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

In this work, pure and Mn-doped nickel ferrite (Ni1-xMnxFe2O4, x = 0, 3, 6, 9, and 12 wt%) thin films were prepared using facile nebulizer spray pyrolysis technique. The effect of Mn concentration on the structural, optical, and magnetic properties was studied. The XRD pattern confirms the cubic spinel structure of Ni1-xMnxFe2O4 thin films and reveals the preferred orientation along the (311) direction for each film. Moreover, the average crystallite size (D) is found to increase from 13 to 30 nm with increasing Mn concentration. The FESEM micrographs exhibit randomly arranged plate-like and rice-like grains. The elements such as Mn, Ni, Fe, and O are confirmed by the EDX analysis. The optical band gap energy (Eg) varies between 2.90 and 3.60 eV. The Ni1-xMnxFe2O4 film prepared with 3 wt% of Mn exhibits superior ferrimagnetic behavior with the highest value of ηB (57.31) due to the high crystallinity, packing density, and smooth surface of the film. The present work shows that the facile nebulizer spray pyrolysis technique can produce high-quality Ni1-xMnxFe2O4 thin films with good magnetic properties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]