The role of Bio-C Plus in reducing the detrimental impacts of heat stress on the production and reproduction of pregnant rabbits and their young from birth to weaning.

This research aimed to evaluate the detrimental impacts of heat stress and Bio-C Plus, an innovative technique to mitigate summertime heat stress, on the production and reproduction of pregnant rabbits and the growth of their offspring from birth to weaning. In two tests, a total of sixty adult, virgin New Zealand rabbits were employed in the current investigation. The first experiment was completed on twenty female pregnant rabbits in the winter season.

Parrot optimizer with multiple search strategies for parameters estimation of proton exchange membrane fuel cells model.

Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) have emerged as a promising renewable energy source, generating significant interest in recent years due to their high efficiency, low operating temperature, and durability. Accurately estimating seven unknown parameters in the PEMFC electrochemical model is crucial for developing a more precise model, thereby improving the efficiency and performance of PEMFC systems. For this reason, a new optimization method inspired by parrots' (pyrrhura molinaes') behavior, named Parrot Optimizer (PO), is introduced here to address the problem of optimal parameter identification ([Formula: see text]) in PEMFC models.

HIL co-simulation of an optimal hybrid fractional-order type-2 fuzzy PID regulator based on dSPACE for quadruple tank system.

Accurate regulation of the liquid level in a quadruple tank system (QTS) is not easy and imposes higher requirements on control strategies, so the design of controllers in these systems is challenging due to the difficulty of dynamic analysis of its nonlinear characteristics and parametric uncertainties. To overcome these problems in liquid level regulation and increase the robustness to the pump coefficients, this article proposes and investigates the use of an optimal hybrid fractional-order type-2 fuzzy-PID (OH-FO-T2F-PID) regulator using a combination of two bio-inspired evolutionary optimizers, namely augmented grey wolf optimizer and cuckoo search optimizer, which gives rise to the new hybrid A-GWOCS algorithm. This control mechanism was chosen to facilitate the convergence of the water liquids in the two tanks as quickly as possible to the corresponding required values.

A finite element with statistical analysis study to investigate the electrical performance of composite insulators under water droplet impact.

Composite insulators demonstrate superior electrical performance in contrast to standard insulators. Nevertheless, the deterioration of composite insulator and the challenges in identifying defects are the primary drawbacks of these insulators. This study investigates the effect of water droplets on the electrical behavior of composite insulators, which are widely used in high-voltage applications.

A hybrid framework for colorectal cancer detection and U-Net segmentation using polynetDWTCADx.

"PolynetDWTCADx" is a sophisticated hybrid model that was developed to identify and distinguish colorectal cancer. In this study, the CKHK-22 dataset, comprising 24 classes, served as the introduction. The proposed method, which combines CNNs, DWTs, and SVMs, enhances the accuracy of feature extraction and classification.

Computational insights into spin-polarized density functional theory applied to actinide-based perovskites XBkO₃ (X = Sr, Ra, Pb).

The exploration of perovskite compounds incorporating actinide and divalent elements reveals remarkable characteristics. Focusing on PbBkO, RaBkO, and SrBkO, these materials were studied using density functional theory (DFT) via the CASTEP code to analyze their electronic, optical, and mechanical properties. The results show semiconductor behavior, with respective band gaps of 1.

Mechanical confinement matters: Unveiling the effect of two-photon polymerized 2.5D and 3D microarchitectures on neuronal YAP expression and neurite outgrowth.

The effect of mechanical cues on cellular behaviour has been reported in multiple studies so far, and a specific aspect of interest is the role of mechanotransductive proteins in neuronal development. Among these, yes-associated protein (YAP) is responsible for multiple functions in neuronal development such as neuronal progenitor cells migration and differentiation while myocardin-related transcription factor A (MRTFA) facilitates neurite outgrowth and axonal pathfinding. Both proteins have indirectly intertwined fates via their signalling pathways.

SSO optimized FOFPID regulator design for performance enhancement of doubly fed induction generator based wind turbine system.

A wind turbine system (WTS) is a highly coupled and nonlinear system where the output power depends upon highly uncertain wind speed. Therefore, the quality of produced power becomes a challenging problem for researchers. Direct Vector Control (DVC) is a powerful and widely utilized power control strategy to deal with winds that vary rapidly and randomly.

Immuno-physiological role of exogenous enzymes supplementation in heat stressed growing calves.

Twenty Crossbred (Baladi× Brown-Swiss) male growing-calves, 6 to 8 months old, weighing an average of 115 to 125 kg were subjected for evaluating ZADO supplementary effects on blood biochemical parameters, antioxidant status, thyroid activity, and growth efficiency of calves under semi-arid conditions. The experimental units were pinned equally in two groups. The control (G1) fed the basal ration, and the 2nd, treatment group (G2) fed the basal ration + a daily supplement of 10 g ZADO (exogenous enzymes) calf day in a powder form mixed well with ration.

Genetic variants of Nuclear Factor-Kappa B were associated with different outcomes of Hepatitis C virus infection among Egyptian patients.

Background: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major risk factor for chronic hepatitis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) is a transcription factor that functions in health and disease. Genetic variants of the NF-κB gene can affect its function and are associated with chronic inflammatory changes and malignant transformation.

Role of and polymorphisms in clinical severity and outcomes of COVID-19 in Egypt.

Background: The clinical presentations of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) exhibit significant variation, ranging from asymptomatic cases to mortality resulting from severe pneumonia. Host genetics can partially explain this variation.

Objective: This study evaluated possible associations between severity and outcome of COVID-19 and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs2285666 in the gene and SNP rs2070788 in the gene.

Discharging patients home from the intensive care unit: A new trend.

Discharging patients directly to home from the intensive care unit (ICU) is becoming a new trend. This review examines the feasibility, benefits, challenges, and considerations of directly discharging ICU patients. By analyzing available evidence and healthcare professionals' experiences, the review explores the potential impacts on patient outcomes and healthcare systems.

An Objective Evaluation of Cleft Lip Repair Deformities Based on Standardized Photographic Views.

Background: Several assessment systems of the cleft-related facial deformity have been reported in the medical literature. Assessments have been made from direct clinical evaluations, photographs, on-screen digital images, and 3-dimensional imaging. An evaluation method based on standardized photographic views is developed to evaluate the most common postoperative deformities and to detect the responsible factors for occurrence of these deformities and how to avoid them.

PYCR1, BANF1, and STARD8 Expression in Gastric Carcinoma: A Clinicopathologic, Prognostic, and Immunohistochemical Study.

Background: It will be important to understand the molecular pathways of gastric cancer (GC) occurrence and progression, thus detecting predictive and prognostic biomarkers of GC. Pyrroline-5-carboxylate reductase 1 (PYCR1) was upregulated in many cancers, suggesting its possible roles in carcinogenesis and tumor metastases. Barrier-of-autointegration factor 1 (BANF1) is a protein family that plays essential roles in maintaining the integrity of an intact cellular genome.

Predictors of 1- and 12-month mortality in bifurcation coronary intervention: a contemporary perspective.

Bifurcation-PCI is performed frequently, although without extensive evidence to back up a definitive solution for its complexity. We set out to identify factors associated with 1- and 12-month mortality after bifurcation-PCI between 2017 and 2021 in our tertiary center in Wales, UK. Of 732 bifurcation PCI cases (mean age 69; 25% female), 67% were in ACS, 42% were left main PCI and 25.

Effects of Fogging System and Nitric Oxide on Growth and Yield of 'Naomi' Mango Trees Exposed to Frost Stress.

In years with unfavorable weather, winter frost during the blossoming season can play a significant role in reducing fruit yield and impacting the profitability of cultivation. The mango Naomi cultivar L. has a low canopy that is severely affected by the effects of frost stress.

An Unusual Case of Escherichia Coli Meningitis in an Immunocompetent Adult.

Spontaneous meningitis caused by Gram-negative bacilli is rare in adults. It typically occurs after a neurosurgical procedure or head injury but may also be related to the presence of a neurosurgical device, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak syndrome, or seen in immunosuppressed patients.  () is the leading cause of Gram-negative bacilli meningitis.

Sleep Apnea Detection Using Wavelet Scattering Transformation and Random Forest Classifier.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common sleep-breathing disorder that highly reduces the quality of human life. The most powerful method for the detection and classification of sleep apnea is the Polysomnogram. However, this method is time-consuming and cost-inefficient.

Magnetic Iron-Improved Growth, Leaf Chemical Content, Yield, and Fruit Quality of Chinese Mandarin Trees Grown under Soil Salinity Stress.

Chinese mandarin fruits are an inexpensive and rich source of vitamin C. They have potential benefits in treating acute respiratory infections and mitigating inflammation in critical patients with COVID-19. In Egypt, citrus is the most important fruit tree but is sensitive to salinity stress, resulting in poor vegetative tree growth and reductions in productivity and fruit quality.

Hydrogel Improved Growth and Productive Performance of Mango Trees under Semi-Arid Condition.

Nowadays, the production of new mango cultivars is increased in many countries worldwide. The soil application of hydrogel represents a novel approach in the fruit trees industry. This investigation aims to study the effect of adding hydrogel (as soil conditioner) on the growth and yield of Shelly cv.

Two-Photon Polymerization of 2.5D and 3D Microstructures Fostering a Ramified Resting Phenotype in Primary Microglia.

Microglia are the resident macrophages of the central nervous system and contribute to maintaining brain's homeostasis. Current 2D "petri-dish" cell culturing platforms employed for microglia, are unrepresentative of the softness or topography of native brain tissue. This often contributes to changes in microglial morphology, exhibiting an amoeboid phenotype that considerably differs from the homeostatic ramified phenotype in healthy brain tissue.

Hepatitis C virus infection could be a risk factor for adult-onset vitiligo in Egyptian patients: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Vitiligo is a common skin disorder resulting from the destruction of melanocytes. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection has been linked to a variety of extrahepatic manifestations, including skin diseases.

Aim: To measure the prevalence of HCV-seroreactivity among vitiligo patients.

The WNT1 mutation specifically affects skeletal integrity in a mouse model of osteogenesis imperfecta type XV.

The recent identification of homozygous WNT1 mutations in individuals with osteogenesis imperfecta type XV (OI-XV) has suggested that WNT1 is a key ligand promoting the differentiation and function of bone-forming osteoblasts. Although such an influence was supported by subsequent studies, a mouse model of OI-XV remained to be established. Therefore, we introduced a previously identified disease-causing mutation (G177C) into the murine Wnt1 gene.