An optimized demand response framework for enhancing power system reliability under wind power and EV-induced uncertainty.

The growing integration of wind energy and electric vehicles (EVs) introduces significant uncertainty and operational complexity to modern power systems. To address these challenges, this paper presents a novel and optimized demand response (DR) framework designed to enhance system reliability while accounting for wind generation variability and the flexible nature of EV loads. The proposed method incorporates a real-time uncertainty model using a statistical mean-standard deviation relationship to dynamically quantify wind power fluctuations.

High Risk of Venous Thromboembolism With Aspirin Prophylaxis After THA for High-riding Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip: A Retrospective, Comparative Study.

Background: Despite advancements, THA is still associated with risks, particularly venous thromboembolism (VTE). THA in patients with high-riding developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) could potentially be associated with an elevated risk of VTE. We conducted a study to evaluate whether patients with high-riding DDH undergoing THA and receiving aspirin have an increased risk of symptomatic VTE compared with patients undergoing primary THA for other diagnoses.

Effects of Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Essential Oil on Bacterial Growth and Expression of Some Virulence Genes in Salmonella enterica Serovar Enteritidis.

Background: The investigation on natural antimicrobial compounds against zoonotic pathogens has gained more attention due to the public health concerns regarding the emergence of antimicrobial resistance.

Objectives: The current study aimed to assess the effects of thyme essential oil at sub-minimal inhibitory concentrations (sub-MICs) on bacterial growth and expression of some virulence genes in Salmonella enteritidis.

Methods: The bacterial growth rate and the expression of four virulence genes in S.

Incorporating replication in higher education: Supervisors' perspectives and institutional pressures.

Even though replication research has gained traction within academia over the recent years, it is not often well-received as a stand-alone thesis topic by supervisors and university administrators. In this qualitative investigation, we delve into the perspectives of academic supervisors on the feasibility of replication as a thesis topic within the field of applied linguistics (AL). Drawing on Institutional Theory, administrative pressures facing supervisors on what to be considered permissible for a thesis were also explored.

Predictors of health-related quality of life after total knee arthroplasty: a case-control study.

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) improves patients' Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) compared to before surgery. However, based on our knowledge, the improvement in HRQoL after TKA, which depends on various factors, has yet to be investigated compared to healthy people. This study aimed to evaluate the HRQoL of patients compared to healthy people and the factors affecting the HRQoL after TKA.

Evaluation of ChatGPT's responses to information needs and information seeking of dementia patients.

Many people in the advanced stages of dementia require full-time caregivers, most of whom are family members who provide informal (non-specialized) care. It is important to provide these caregivers with high-quality information to help them understand and manage the symptoms and behaviors of dementia patients. This study aims to evaluate ChatGPT, a chatbot built using the Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) large language model, in responding to information needs and information seeking of such informal caregivers.

Evaluation of the Newcastle disease virus genotype VII-mismatched vaccines in SPF chickens: A challenge efficacy study.

Newcastle disease virus (NDV) strains, while falling under a single serotype, are classified into distinct genotypes. Genotype VII virulent NDVs pose a significant threat to poultry due to their association with high mortality rates and economic losses. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of three commercial live vaccines based on genotype II against genotype VII virulent NDV (vNDV) in specific pathogen-free (SPF) chickens.

Cartilage regeneration and inflammation modulation in knee osteoarthritis following injection of allogeneic adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cells: a phase II, triple-blinded, placebo controlled, randomized trial.

Background: Intra-articular injection of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) with immunomodulatory features and their paracrine secretion of regenerative factors proposed a noninvasive therapeutic modality for cartilage regeneration in knee osteoarthritis (KOA).

Methods: Total number of 40 patients with KOA enrolled in two groups. Twenty patients received intra-articular injection of 100 × 10 allogeneic adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (AD-MSCs), and 20 patients as control group received placebo (normal saline).

Functional outcomes and quality of life after surgically treated tibial plateau fractures.

Background: Tibial plateau fractures (TPF) are uncommon and challenging for orthopedic surgeons with controversial reported outcomes. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the functional outcomes and quality of life (QOL) of patients with surgically treated TPF.

Methods: A total of 80 consecutive patients and 82 controls participated in this case control study.

Development of a Mobile App for Self-Care Against COVID-19 Using the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) Model: Methodological Study.

Background: Mobile apps have been shown to play an important role in the management, care, and prevention of infectious diseases. Thus, skills for self-care-one of the most effective ways to prevent illness-can be improved through mobile health apps.

Objective: This study aimed to design, develop, and evaluate an educational mobile-based self-care app in order to help the self-prevention of COVID-19 in underdeveloped countries.

Clinical and laboratory findings following transplantation of allogeneic adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cells in knee osteoarthritis, a brief report.

Background: Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) injection has been proposed as an innovative treatment for knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Since, allogeneic MSCs can be available as off-the-shelf products, they are preferable in regenerative medicine. Among different sources for MSCs, adipose-derived MSCs (AD-MSCs) appear to be more available.

Evaluation of Mobile Phone Healthcare Applications During the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Our aim in the present study was to evaluate the HealthBuddy+ smartphone app, designed and implemented by the World Health Organization for the European region. For this purpose, we have used Heuristic evaluation method. The tools utilized in this study included 10 heuristics and measure System Usability Scale (SUS), as well as Nielsen's five-point Severity Ranking Scale.

Intelligent Energy Management and Multi-Objective Power Distribution Control in Hybrid Micro-grids based on the Advanced Fuzzy-PSO Method.

A micro-grid consisting of distributed generation resources (DGRs) with a hybrid energy storage system (HESS) composed of batteries and super-capacitors was studied. A control strategy based on the particle swarm optimization (PSO) and energy management algorithms was proposed to facilitate power distribution in the micro-grid and to improve the reliability, control levels, and penetration of micro-grids in the current electrical grids. The proposed operational strategy is based on the power predicted using the load profile and power generation resources.

Comparison of the Impact of Different Administration Routes on the Efficacy of a Thermoresistant Newcastle Disease Vaccine in Chickens.

Route of vaccine administration has a great impact on immunization and protection outcomes in chickens. This study was conducted to compare the effect of different administration routes on the efficacy of a thermoresistant Newcastle disease (ND) vaccine (ND.TR.

Evaluation of humoral immune responses to enterotropic lentogenic VG/GA vaccine of Newcastle disease in commercial turkey poults (Meleagris gallopavo).

Background: Villegas-Glisson/University of Georgia (VG/GA) strain of Newcastle disease virus (NDV) is recommended for the initial vaccination of commercially reared turkey poults. However, the vaccine-induced antibody responses have not been studied in this species. The level of systemic humoral immune responses against the NDV was investigated in commercial turkey poults vaccinated with the VG/GA vaccine.

The impact of single versus multiple recasts on L2 learners' implicit and explicit knowledge.

Recasts have been the object of extensive theoretical and empirical investigation in second language acquisition research since the mid-1990s. Despite being acknowledged to have a facilitative effect on second language (L2) learning, the extent of their acquisitional contribution is a matter of controversy. This study examined the effectiveness of single and multiple recasts (SR & MR) on the acquisition of a planned target structure, as represented on the learners' implicit and explicit knowledge.

Ethanol and Methanol Concentration in Commonly Used Brands of Ma-al-shaeer in Iran: Estimation of Dietary Intakes and Risk Assessment.

Objectives: Ma-al-shaeer is a popular beverage in Islamic countries. The aim of this study was to determine the concentrations of methanol and ethanol in most consumed brands of Ma-al-shaeer in Iran.

Methods: Eighty-one Ma-al-shaeer samples which commonly used in Iran were provided.

Novel antibacterial polymeric nanocomposite for smart co-delivery of anticancer drugs.

Here a novel antibacterial nanocomposite was developed for combination cancer therapy. The synthesized nanocarrier was characterized by FTIR, H NMR, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and FESEM-EDX. Its antibacterial activity was assessed by determining minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values.

The effects of increasing levels of dietary garlic bulb on growth performance, systolic blood pressure, hematology, and ascites syndrome in broiler chickens.

The effects of dietary garlic bulb were studied separately on hematological parameters, ascites incidence, and growth performance of an ascites susceptible broiler hybrid under both standard temperature conditions ( STC: ) and cold temperature conditions ( CTC: ). A total of 336 one-day-old male broiler chickens were allocated to 4 experimental groups with 4 replicates of 21 birds each under STC. In addition, the same grouping with another 336 birds was used for CTC.

Management of high-risk popliteal vascular blunt trauma: clinical experience with 62 cases.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to report the clinical and functional outcomes of patients, treated between 2004 and 2009, with high-risk popliteal vascular injuries due to compound fractures about the knee.

Patients And Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted of prospectively collected data from Tabriz Medical Trauma Center. Our aim was to perform surgical revascularization as soon as the arterial injury was recognized.

Partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the venous blood of young birds as a predictor of ascites susceptibility in broiler chickens.

In order to investigate the relationship between carbon dioxide tensions in the venous blood of young chickens and ascites susceptibility, one hundred day-old chickens from two pure broiler breeder lines differing in susceptibility to ascites syndrome were obtained and reared at low environmental temperature. Weekly, blood samples were taken for the determination of blood gas parameters and plasma thyroid hormone levels. Dead birds were examined for lesions of ascites daily and all survived birds were autopsied at the end of the trials.

Further evidence for the involvement of anatomical parameters of the cardiopulmonary system in the development of ascites syndrome in broiler chickens.

Eggs from a broiler line were incubated at two different altitudes and hatched. Relative heart and lung weights, volumes of the heart, lung and thoracic cavity, incidence of right ventricular hypertrophy and ascites, and related physiological parameters were followed in the day-old chickens hatched from the above eggs. Lung and heart weights as a percentage of body weight, lung and heart volumes relative to the volume of the thoracic cavity after removing the heart and lungs were higher in chickens hatched at high altitude.