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Gut health plays an important role on production and performance of broilers. This trial was undertaken with an aim to evaluate the synergistic effect of probiotic, chicory root powder and coriander seed powder on the performance and gut health of broiler chicken. For this purpose, a total of 240 day-old broiler chicks were randomly allotted to six dietary treatments with 8 replicates of 5 birds in each. Treatment groups included T1 as control i.e., basal diet (BD) without any growth promoter and T2—BD + antibiotic (BMD 0.05%). In the remaining experimental diets, T3—probiotic (@ 0.01%) + chicory root powder (@ 1.0%), T4—probiotic (@ 0.01%) + coriander seed powder (@ 1.5%), T5—chicory root powder (@ 1.0%) + coriander seed powder (@ 1.5%) and T6—probiotic (@ 0.01%) + chicory root powder (@ 1.0%) + coriander seed powder (@ 1.5%). The results indicated that supplementation of probiotic + chicory (T3), probiotic + coriander (T4), chicory + coriander (T5) and probiotic + chicory + coriander (T6) in combination resulted in significantly (P0.05) effect on feed intake of broilers. Supplementation of all the test diets (T3 to T6) significantly (P

The transport properties of the nano-sized TiO2-based composite polymer electrolyte (CPE) membrane prepared by a green process were investigated. The ion transport phenomena of the CPE was probed by 7Li solid state NMR spectroscopy and it was found that the lithium ions exist in different environments and were respectively ascribed to the interactions of lithium ions and ether groups, anions and also nano-sized TiO2 particles. Further, the NMR line width become narrowing with temperature suggests that the decrease of ion-pair interaction in themodified CPE. The NMR data is consistent with the conductivity data observed from impedance spectroscopy as a function of temperature. These results suggest that the CPE could be prepared satisfactorily by a greenmethod in which water was used as a solvent instead of organic solvents like THF. In addition, the developed green method is simple, cost effective and environmentally benign due to the absence of hazardous organic solvents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A study was carried out for a period of 90 days during the summer season with the inclusion of chromium propionate and vitamin E with selenium, in the feed to investigate their effect on 24 uniparous lactating Holstein Friesian cows in an early phase of lactation. Cows were randomly assigned to four supplemental doses of 0 (T0); 500 IU/animal/day of vitamin E and 0.3 mg/kg DM of selenium (T1); 0.5 mg/kg DM of chromium propionate (T2) and 0.5 mg/kg DM of chromium propionate, 500 IU/animal/day of vitamin E and 0.3 mg/kg DM of selenium (T3). The mean THI value in the morning was 75.10±0.42 and 80.01±0.64 in the afternoon indicating that the animals were under mild to moderate heat stress. Increase in the DMI was found in the supplemented groups with a significant difference between control and T3 group. Milk yield differed significantly between the control and supplemented groups. The hematological profile did not vary significantly among the groups. Supplementation of chromium along with vitamin E and selenium decreased the cortisol level and glutathione peroxidase activity signigicantly in the T3 group. Chromium supplemented groups (T2 and T3) showed greater increase in mean total protein, albumin concentration and A/G ratio. However, the mean values for thyroid profile, liver enzymes, superoxide dismutase, catalase, globulin, total cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose, urea, creatinine were comparable among the four groups. Statistical analysis revealed that the rectal temperature, respiratory rate, and pulse rate in supplemented groups were significantly reduced. The findings showed that chromium supplementation plays a significant role in alleviating thermal stress and is further more beneficial when supplemented with proven antioxidants vitamin E and selenium.

Objectives : This study was aimed at evaluating the utility of ultrasonography in the diagnosis and treatment plan of certain orofacial lesions over the clinical and radiological evaluation of patients and to visualize advantages and disadvantages, if any, over conventional diagnostic methods. Study Design : The study consisted of 35 patients and according to the requirement, all these patients were clinically and radiologically diagnosed and then subjected to ultrasonographic evaluation. Results : Following the evaluation when the lesions were measured and compared, it was noticeable that clinical measurement was found to be relatively larger in all classes. Not many characteristics are found to be specific to any particular pathological lesions and it is not possible to establish the diagnosis of lesion by sonographic evaluation alone. The statistical analysis (ANOVA a ) and post Hoc test revealed statistical significance with regard to inflammatory and neoplastic conditions; others did not show significant values. Conclusion : Ultrasound can be used as a diagnostic tool in the diagnosis of certain orofacial lesions in the maxillofacial region, as this method is quick, widely available, relatively inexpensive, and easily reproducible without causing inconvenience to patients. However, careful analysis with through anatomical knowledge, could give an effective, early, and accurate diagnosis.

Barium lead alumino fluoroborate (BaPbAlFB) glasses singly and co-doped with Dy 3+ and Eu 3+ ions were prepared by melt quench method and studied their photoluminescence (PL) properties along with energy migration. Singly doped Dy 3+ /Eu 3+ ions in BaPbAlFB glasses under 365 and 393 nm excitation wavelengths emit the PL bands through Dy: ( 4 F 9/2 → 6 H 15/2 and 4 F 9/2 → 6 H 13/2 ) and Eu: ( 5 D 0 → 7 F 2 ) transitions located at (Dy: 483 and 575 nm) and (Eu: 613 nm) respectively. Further, tunability of PL emissions is achieved by exciting the Dy 3+ /Eu 3+ co-doped BaPbAlFB glasses at various wavelengths. The obtained CIE (0.34, 0.33) and CCT value (5080.4 K) of Dy 3+ /Eu 3+ co-doped BaPbAlFB glass produced white light emission under 365 nm excitation wavelength. The corresponding CCT values of Dy 3+ /Eu 3+ co-doped BaPbAlFB glasses varied from 1580 to 5080 K and their corresponding color emission changes from intense red to white light regime quite suitable for fabrication of epoxy-free w-LED devices., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper., (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)

The ZnO + Bi 2 O 3  + BaF 2  + B 2 O 3  + TeO 2 (ZnBiBaBFTe) host glass was prepared by melt quenching technique with the aim of achieving white light emission from Dy 3+ ions. Their structural and spectroscopic properties were systemically investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), UV-Visible absorption, emission spectra and decay times. Judd-Ofelt (JO) parameters (Ω λ ) evaluated from absorption spectrum were utilized to calculate the radiative parameters for 4 F 9/2 level of Dy 3+ ions. The optical band gap energy of as-prepared glasses were calculated for the indirect, (αhυ) 1/2 and direct, (αhυ)2 allowed transitions. The emission spectra of Dy 3+ :ZnBiBaBFTe glasses showed two intense peaks at 575 nm ( 4 F 9/2 → 6 H 13/2 ) and 481 nm ( 4 F 9/2 6 H 15/2 ) upon 386 nm excitation. The highest emission intensity was observed at 1.0 mol% of Dy 3+ for 4 F 9/2 → 6 H 13/2 transition and the results are used in conjunction with lifetime measurements to derive spectroscopic parameters for the stimulated emission cross-section (25.2 × 10 -22  cm 2 ), gain bandwidth (5.86 × 10 -28  cm 3 ), and favourable quantum efficiency (74.2%). Moreover, white light can be realized with a CIE coordinates by adjusting the concentration of Dy 3+ ions in ZnBiBaBFTe host glass. Efficient spectroscopic values and realizable white lighting in Dy 3+ -doped ZnBiBaBFTe glasses may have potential applications in laser illumination devices., (Copyright © 2020 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)

Novel hybrid (organic/inorganic) electrospun nanocomposite polymer blend electrolyte fibrous membranes with the composition poly(vinylidene difluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) [P(VdF-co-HFP)]/poly(methyl methacrylate) [P(MMA)]/magnesium aluminate (MgAl2O4)/LiPF6 were prepared by the electrospinning technique. All of the prepared electrospun P(VdF-co-HFP), PMMA blend [90% P(VdF-co-HFP)/10% PMMA], and nanocomposite polymer blend [90% P(VdF-co-HFP)/10% PMMA/x wt % MgAl2O4 (x = 2, 4, 6, and 8)] fibrous membranes were characterized by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, and scanning electron microscopy. The fibrous nanocomposite separator-cum-polymer blend electrolyte membranes were obtained by soaking the nanocomposite polymer blend membranes in an electrolyte solution containing 1 M LiPF6 in ethylene carbonate (EC)/diethyl carbonate (DEC) (1:1, v/v). The newly developed fibrous nanocomposite polymer blend electrolyte [90% P(VdF-co-HFP)/10% PMMA/6 wt % MgAl2O4/LiPF6] membrane showed a low crystallinity, low average fiber diameter, high thermal stability, high electrolyte uptake, high conductivity (2.60 × 10(-3) S cm(-1)) at room temperature, and good potential stability above 4.5 V. The best properties of the fibrous nanocomposite polymer blend electrolyte (NCPBE) membrane with a 6 wt % MgAl2O4 filler content was used for the fabrication of a Li/NCPBE/LiCoO2 CR 2032 coin cell. The electrochemical performance of the fabricated CR 2032 cell was evaluated at a current density of 0.1 C-rate. The fabricated CR 2032 cell lithium battery using the newly developed NCPBE membrane delivered an initial discharge capacity of 166 mAh g(-1) and a stable cycle performance.

Extensive research happening across the globe witnessed the importance of Wireless Sensor Network in the present day application world. In the recent past, various routing algorithms have been proposed to elevate WSN network lifetime. Clustering mechanism is highly successful in conserving energy resources for network activities and has become promising field for researches. However, the problem of unbalanced energy consumption is still open because the cluster head activities are tightly coupled with role and location of a particular node in the network. Several unequal clustering algorithms are proposed to solve this wireless sensor network multihop hot spot problem. Current unequal clustering mechanisms consider only intra- and intercluster communication cost. Proper organization of wireless sensor network into clusters enables efficient utilization of limited resources and enhances lifetime of deployed sensor nodes. This paper considers a novel network organization scheme, energy-efficient edge-based network partitioning scheme, to organize sensor nodes into clusters of equal size. Also, it proposes a cluster-based routing algorithm, called zone-based routing protocol (ZBRP), for elevating sensor network lifetime. Experimental results show that ZBRP out-performs interims of network lifetime and energy conservation with its uniform energy consumption among the cluster heads.

We report a case of calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumour (CEOT), also known as a Pindborg tumour, with local aggressive behaviour. CT imaging showed a large expansile bone-forming lesion in the mandible, which showed the exact extent and nature of the lesion. We briefly discuss the imaging features of CEOT and the relevant literature.

Objective: To investigate the hepatoprotective activity of the aqueous extract of the aerial parts of Portulaca oleracea (P. oleracea) in combination with lycopene against carbon tetrachloride induced hepatotoxicity in rats., Materials and Methods: Hepatotoxicity was induced in male Wistar rats by intraperitoneal injection of carbon tetrachloride (0.1 ml/kg b.w for 14 days). The aqueous extract of P. oleracea in combination with lycopene (50 mg/kg b.w) was administered to the experimental animals at two selected doses for 14 days. The hepatoprotective activity of the combination was evaluated by the liver function marker enzymes in the serum [aspartate transaminases (AST), alanine transaminases (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (Alk.P), total bilirubin (TB), total protein (TP) and total cholesterol (TC)], pentobarbitone induced sleeping time (PST) and histopathological studies of liver., Results: Both the treatment groups showed hepatoprotective effect against carbon tetrachloride induced hepatotoxicity by significantly restoring the levels of serum enzymes to normal which was comparable to that of silymarin group. Besides, the results obtained from PST and histopathological results also support the study., Conclusions: The oral administration of P. oleracea in combination with lycopene significantly ameliorates CCl(4) hepatotoxicity in rats.

Lithium cobalt phosphate (LiCoPO4) nanoparticles were synthesized using modified polyol process. Shape and size of LiCoPO4 nanoparticles were controlled by using poly (vinylpyrrolidone) (PVP) stabilizer. Coating of carbon over the LiCoPO4 nanoparticles was done using the resin coating process to enhance its conductivity. XRD and FTIR results respectively confirm the crystalline phase and structure of pure and carbon coated LiCoPO4 nanoparticles. SEM-EDX results confirm size and shape and also the presence of carbon over LiCoPO4 nanoparticles. Electrical conductivity of pure and carbon coated LiCoPO4 nanoparticles were evaluated by analyzing the measured impedance data using the win fit software. More than three orders of conductivity enhancement was observed in carbon coated LiCoPO4 nanoparticles when compared to pure ones. Further, transport properties like temperature dependence conductivity, AC conductivity, dielectric constant and electric modulus studies were made to find out the bulk and relaxation properties of LiCoPO4 nanoparticles.

One type of soft tissue lesions of the oral cavity is lipoma, which is a kind of benign tumor composed of mature lipid cells. Although the lipoma presents as one of the most common mesenchymal neoplasms, most tend to develop on the trunk and proximal portions of the extremities. However, lipomas in the oral and maxillofacial region are much less frequent. Here we present a case of an intraoral lipoma in a six year-old child.