Seroprevalence of antibodies to herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 in patients with HIV positive from Ebonyi State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study.

Objectives: To assess the seroprevalence of herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2 in patients infected with HIV in Nigeria.

Design: Cross-sectional design from January to June 2019.

Setting: Federal Teaching Hospital, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

Diagnostic Values of the Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System in the Detection and Characterization of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This review was undertaken to assess the diagnostic value of the Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System (LI-RADS) in patients with a high risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Google Scholar, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, PROQUEST, and Cochrane Library, as the international databases, were searched with appropriate keywords. Using the binomial distribution formula, the variance of all studies was calculated, and using Stata version 16 (StataCorp LLC, College Station, TX, USA), the obtained data were analyzed.

Molecular modeling investigation on mechanism of diazinon pesticide removal from water by single- and multi-walled carbon nanotubes.

In this study, the mechanism of diazinon adsorption on single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs), as well as multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs), was investigated using molecular modelling. Determination of the lowest energy sites of different types of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) was demonstrated. The adsorption site locator module was used for this purpose.

Detection of spp. by Traditional and PCR Assays in Raw Milk, Maysan, Iraq.

are characterized as rod- shaped, motile, gram- negative bacteria which has the ability to infect animals and human. occasionally causes sickness while in most cases not lead to severe symptoms. Analyzing milk for spp.

Ovine Pasteurellosis Vaccine: Assessment of the Protective Antibody Titer and Recognition of the Prevailing Serotypes.

Sheep husbandry is considered one of the most important activities in the socio-economic development in the Middle East region, especially in Iraq and Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI). Therefore this study was designed to evaluate the level of ovine pasteurellosis vaccine protective antibody titer and identification of the prevailing serotypes in Iraq (Basrah, Baghdad, Tikrit, Mosul, Erbil). The vaccine was made from Bio-type A and the serotypes of .

Investigation of Cytotoxicity of against .

One of the public health issues in the endemic areas, especially in the Middle East region would be the Leishmaniasis. The suggested cure for leishmaniasis is pentavalent antimonials. These medications have drastic side effects and the risk of relapse.

The Potential Benefits of Legumes Germ and Cereal Grains on Roosters' Reproductive Performance.

Vit E is known as one of the most important antioxidant. It has been previously approved that cereal grains and leafy plants are considered as the main source for α-tocopherol (Vit E). One of the recommended therapies for male infertility would be the Vit E therapy.

The Influence of Rumen-Protected Choline and α-tocopherol Supplementation on Early Lactating Dairy Cows Metabolism.

It is well documented that choline is known as one of the essential ingredients of phospholipids. Choline acts as a determinative element for appropriate cell membrane functions. On the other hand α-tocopherol (Vit E) is a fat-soluble vitamin.

Evaluating the Level of Serum IL-23 in Brucellosis Infection by ELISA and Investigating its Relationship in Cases with Failure to Respond to Treatment.

is belonging to the small immobile gram-negative spore-lacking cocco-bacilli bacteria family that grows in an aerobic environment, it is known as a zoonosis infection named brucellosis. This study was designed to investigate serum values of IL-23 in patient with brucellosis and investigate its relationship with cases with failure to respond to conventional medical therapy. A total of 372 individuals were divided into 2 groups (n=186) as follows: Group A comprising 186 infected participants with (7-80 years-old), these people had not received antibiotics for at least 6 months ago.

Presence of O157:H7 in Dairy Farms located in Najaf, Baghdad, Kirkuk, and Erbil, Iraq.

It has been approved that one of the most dangerous foodborne pathogenic bacteria is O157:H7, which is responsible for several infection and death cases worldwide. It is well documented that in the developing countries O157:H7 is considered the main causative pathogen of human gastrointestinal infections. Therefore, the current research was aimed to evaluate the prevalence of O157:H7 in dairy cattle's milk using a rapid method, in Iraq (Najaf, Baghdad, Kirkuk, and Erbil).

Advancements in the Additive Manufacturing of Magnesium and Aluminum Alloys through Laser-Based Approach.

Complex structures can now be manufactured easily utilizing AM technologies to meet the pre-requisite objectives such as reduced part numbers, greater functionality, and lightweight, among others. Polymers, metals, and ceramics are the few materials that can be used in AM technology, but metallic materials (Magnesium and Aluminum) are attracting more attention from the research and industrial point of view. Understanding the role processing parameters of laser-based additive manufacturing is critical to maximize the usage of material in forming the product geometry.

Gender differences in lower facial soft tissue thickness among different skeletal patterns, based on soft tissue cephalometric analysis.

Objective: Lower face soft tissue thickness and dentoskeletal features form the lower facial profile. Sagittal skeletal malocclusions with varying degrees of soft tissue thickness in males and females were herein examined using soft tissue cephalometric radiography.

Methods: Based on their dentoskeletal correlations, a total of 160 lateral cephalometric radiographs of adult males and females ( = 80) seeking orthodontic treatment were classified as class I ( = 40), class II division 1 ( = 40), class II division 2 ( = 40), or class III ( = 40).

Prediction of Ecofriendly Concrete Compressive Strength Using Gradient Boosting Regression Tree Combined with GridSearchCV Hyperparameter-Optimization Techniques.

A crucial factor in the efficient design of concrete sustainable buildings is the compressive strength (Cs) of eco-friendly concrete. In this work, a hybrid model of Gradient Boosting Regression Tree (GBRT) with grid search cross-validation (GridSearchCV) optimization technique was used to predict the compressive strength, which allowed us to increase the precision of the prediction models. In addition, to build the proposed models, 164 experiments on eco-friendly concrete compressive strength were gathered for previous researches.

Detection of abemaciclib, an anti-breast cancer agent, using a new electrochemical DNA biosensor.

Detection of DNA molecules and possible chemotherapy-induced changes in its structure has been the goal of researchers using rapid, sensitive and inexpensive approaches. Therefore, the aim of this study was to fabricate a new electrochemical DNA biosensor using pencil graphite electrodes modified with polypyrrole/Ce doped hexagonal nickel oxide nanodisks or PP/Ce-doped H-NiO-ND composites for determination of Abemaciclib (AMC) and ds-DNA molecules. The DNA biosensor was prepared by immobilizing ds-DNA on the surface of PP/Ce-doped H-NiO-ND/PGE.

Ketoprofen suppresses triple negative breast cancer cell growth by inducing apoptosis and inhibiting autophagy.

Background: Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an invasive phenotype with undesirable clinical features, poor prognosis, and therapy resistance. Ketoprofen is a Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-tumor properties.

Aim: To investigate the effects of Ketoprofen on apoptosis and autophagy in TNBC cell line MDA-MB-231.

Elastic Properties of Jute Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites with Different Hierarchical Structures.

A two-stage micromechanics technique is used to predict the elastic modulus, as well as the major and minor Poisson's ratio of unidirectional natural fiber (NF) reinforced composites. The actual NF microstructure consists of cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, lumen, etc., and these constituents and their contributions are neglected in classical models while quantifying their mechanical properties.

Intimin (eae) and virulence membrane protein pagC genes are associated with biofilm formation and multidrug resistance in Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica isolates from calves with diarrhea.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the association of the intimin (eae) and pagC genes with biofilm formation and multidrug resistance (MDR) phenotype in Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica collected from calves with diarrhea.

Results: Fecal samples (n: 150) were collected from calves with diarrhea. Of 150 fecal samples, 122 (81.

The Effect of Intragastric Gavage of High Dose Green Tea Extract on Serum Status of Magnesium, Calcium, and Zinc.

Objective: Green tea (GT) contains polyphenolic flavonoids, different minerals like magnesium, calcium, and zinc, vitamins, amino acids, carbohydrates, proteins, and others. It has a different health benefit. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of intragastric gavage of a high dose GT extract on serum biochemical analysis of magnesium, calcium, and zincin juvenile Wistar albino rats.

An assessment of mineral concentration of dental enamel neighbouring hypothetical orthodontic brackets using X-ray microtomography.

Objectives: Differences in the mineral concentration (MC) level of dental enamel may represent a precursor of white spot lesions adjacent to fixed orthodontic brackets. The aim of the current in vitro study was to compare the MC level central, occlusal and cervical to orthodontic attachments.

Methods And Materials: A total of 16 enamel blocks were obtained from sound human premolar samples extracted for orthodontic reasons.

Graphene: A Path-Breaking Discovery for Energy Storage and Sustainability.

The global energy situation requires the efficient use of resources and the development of new materials and processes for meeting current energy demand. Traditional materials have been explored to large extent for use in energy saving and storage devices. Graphene, being a path-breaking discovery of the present era, has become one of the most-researched materials due to its fascinating properties, such as high tensile strength, half-integer quantum Hall effect and excellent electrical/thermal conductivity.

Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Aluminum-Based Metal-Matrix Composites.

This review article focuses on the aluminum-based metal matrix composites (Al-based MMCs). Studies or investigations of their mechanical and tribological properties performed by researchers worldwide in the past are presented in detail. The processing techniques and applications for Al-based MMCs are also documented here.

Using the aluminum decorated graphitic-CN quantum dote (QD) as a sensor, sorbent, and photocatalyst for artificial photosynthesis; a DFT study.

In this project, we have investigated the possibility of mimicking the natural photosynthesis, as well as sensing and adsorption application of aluminum decorated graphitic CN (Al-g-CN) QDs (toward some air pollutants containing CO, CO, and SO). The results of the potential energy surface (PES) studies show that in all three adsorption processes, the energy changes are negative (-10.70 kcal mol, -16.

Effect of Letrozole Administration as a Selective Aromatase Inhibitor on Male Rat's Reproductive Performance.

This study was designed to investigate the effect of administrating a selective aromatase inhibitor, letrozole, on the parameters of the rat's sperm and testicular histomorphology. A total of 40 male Wistar rats with an age of about 5 months old and an average weight of 190±10 g were divided randomly into 4 groups (n=10 each) and treated for 6 weeks. The first group (C) was given normal saline only as a control group.

Determination of Optimum Machining Parameters for Face Milling Process of Ti6A14V Metal Matrix Composite.

This paper shows the novel approach of Taguchi-Based Grey Relational Analysis of Ti6Al4V Machining parameter. Ti6Al4V metal matrix composite has been fabricated using the powder metallurgy route. Here, all the components of TI6Al4V machining forces, including longitudinal force (F), radial force (F), tangential force (F), surface roughness and material removal rate (MRR) are measured during the facing operation.

Mathematical Modeling and Control of COVID-19 Using Super Twisting Sliding Mode and Nonlinear Techniques.

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic, several control strategies have been proposed. The rapid spread of COVID-19 globally, allied with the fact that COVID-19 is a serious threat to people's health and life, motivated many researchers around the world to investigate new methods and techniques to control its spread and offer treatment. Currently, the most effective approach to containing SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and minimizing its impact on education and the economy remains a vaccination control strategy, however.