Use of generalized randomized response model for enhancement of finite population variance: A simulation approach.

Gupta et al. suggested an improved estimator by using the Diana and Perri model in estimating the finite population variance using the single auxiliary variable. On the same lines, Saleem et al.

On the generalization of Hermite-Hadamard type inequalities for -convex function via fractional integrals.

The main motivation in this article is to prove new integral identities and related results. In this paper, we deal with -convex function, Hermite-Hadamard type inequalities, and Katugampola fractional integrals. Firstly, we established the Hermite-Hadamard type inequalities for -convex function via Katugampola fractional integrals operators.

On the development of survey methods for novel mean imputation and its application to abalone data.

Non-response in surveys is a common problem faced by surveyors, this results in missing data. Missing values are often omitted when doing any statistical analysis, but this reduces the sample size and consequently decreases the precision of estimates. In such situations, imputation is a commonly used method to deal with missing data, this involves estimating the missing values based on the observed data.

Research on motion characterization of goose neck in narrow space.

Introduction: Inspired by the obstacle avoidance mechanism of goose neck, a theoretical design method of bionic robotic arm was proposed to solve the contradiction between high flexibility and strong bearing capacity in narrow space.

Methods: Taking the goose neck as the test object, a narrow space test environment with a width of 10 cm was built, and a 6 × 4 obstacle matrix was set up, to analyze the maximum value of joint angle, motion rate and trajectory in different target areas.

Results: The test results showed that the goose neck movement has continuity and transmissibility.

Improving a novel quantitative randomized response method using auxiliary variable information.

In the majority of sample surveys, the variable of interest might have sensitive characteristics. Since we frequently get unrealistic responses from respondents during interviews as employing the direct method is not seen logical in these situations. To tackle this difficulty, the randomized response technique is good substitute for the direct method.

Innovative multi-layered FeO-Gr/carbon/polypyrrole nanofiber composite: "a new frontier in dielectric enhancement and EMI shielding".

This study presents the synthesis and comprehensive characterization of an FeO-Gr/carbon/polypyrrole nanofiber composite, highlighting its morphology as determined through Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM) analysis, which reveals the small rod-like shape of the nano-fibers with an average diameter of 68 nm calculated from Image J software, contributing to a high surface area. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirms the effective formation of FeO-Gr nanofibers, graphene, carbon, and polypyrrole (PPy), showcasing distinct crystallographic phases that strengthen the material's magnetic and conductive properties. The impedance plane plot indicates two relaxation processes at low and high-frequency regions from low to high-temperature ranges of 273 K to 363 K, reflecting complex electroactive charge transport dynamics within the nanofiber composite.

Prevalence and associated risk factors of Brucella abortus and Brucella melitensis in humans and cattle populations: A comprehensive study.

A zoonotic disease unique to South Asia, brucellosis causes major public health and financial problems, notably in Pakistan. This research aimed to ascertain the molecular frequency of Brucella abortus and Brucella melitensis in humans and cattle and to pinpoint related risk factors in the Southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, districts. A total of 800 blood samples, 600 from cattle and 200 from humans, were gathered and examined using traditional PCR targeting the IS711 locus.

An aptamer and hydroxyapatite-silver-zinc oxide-based novel electrochemical sensor for ultrasensitive H. pylori detection.

Electrochemical biosensors offer a cost-effective way to identify Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) (Hsp 60), responsible for stomach infections. The conductivity and surface area of the electrode were enhanced using Hap-Ag-ZnO composites on glassy carbon electrode (GCE) along with polythiophene (PP), as a conductive polymer to improve proficiency.

GeSe-embedded metal-oxide double heterojunctions for facilitating self-biased and efficient NIR photodetection.

Infrared radiation detection is significantly important in communication, imaging, and sensing fields. Here, we present the integration of germanium selenide (GeSe) with a metal-oxide heterojunction to achieve efficient near-infrared (850 nm) photodetection under zero bias conditions. Nickel oxide (NiO) and silicon (Si) formed a favorable energy band alignment for the efficient separation of photogenerated charge carriers, resulting in a high figure of merits.

Molecular prevalence, phylogenetic analysis, and PCR-based detection of Brucella melitensis in humans and cattle in Southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

Brucellosis is a bacterial disease due to Brucella melitensis, considered a zoonotic agent affecting humans and animals, especially in areas with high disease occurrence, south Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. This work was designed to evaluate the molecular rate of B. melitensis in humans and cattle species and also to perform a phylogenetic analysis between both species.

On the efficiency of paired ranked set sampling for estimating the population mean in the presence of non-response.

Non-response is a common problem faced by surveyors while conducting surveys; this introduces a potential bias in the estimates of population parameters. One method of dealing with non-response is subsampling of the non-respondents, which increases precision in estimates by increasing the sample size. This study proposes an unbiased mean estimator in the presence of non-response using the Paired Ranked Set Sampling (PRSS) technique.

Stacked-gait: A human gait recognition scheme based on stacked autoencoders.

Human gait recognition (HGR) is the mechanism of biometrics that authors extensively employ to recognize an individuals based on their walking traits. HGR has been prominent for the past few years due to its surveillance capability. In HGR, an individual's walking attributes are utilized for identification.

Insight into physiological and biochemical markers against formaldehyde stress in spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum L.).

Formaldehyde is a prominent volatile organic compound and also considered as an indoor air pollutant. Chlorophytum comosum, an indoor plant, has been reported to metabolize indoor formaldehyde. But the phytotoxic effects of formaldehyde, being a pollutant, on C.

Characterization of a Bacterial Keratinolytic Protease for Effective Degradation of Chicken Feather Waste into Feather Protein Hydrolysates.

Background: Chicken feathers contribute to large quantities of keratinaceous wastes that pose serious environmental problems and must be catered to properly. Chicken feathers are also a potential source of vital proteins, peptides, and amino acids, which could be used as low-cost animal feeds. Therefore, there has been increasing interest in keratinase-producing microbes for reprocessing and using keratinous biomaterials.

Antinutrients in Halophyte-Based Crops.

The cultivation of halophytes is an alternative approach to sustain agricultural productivity under changing climate. They are densely equipped with a diverse group of metabolites that serve multiple functions, such as providing tolerance to plants against extreme conditions, being used as a food source by humans and ruminants and containing bioactive compounds of medicinal importance. However, some metabolites, when synthesized in greater concentration above their threshold level, are considered antinutrients.

Effects of imidazole derivatives on cellular proliferation and apoptosis in myeloid leukemia.

Background: Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) is the sub-type of Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) which is described by differentiation block at promyelocytic stage and t(15; 17) translocation with All trans retinoic acid (ATRA) and arsenic trioxide (ATO) as standard treatments. Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) translocation t (19; 22) causes a rise in granulocytes and their immature precursors in the blood. Different mutations cause resistance to first-line tyrosine kinase therapies in CML.

Recent Advances in the Development of 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM) and Cyclic-Monomer-Based Advanced Amorphous and Semi-Crystalline Polyesters for Smart Film Applications.

Polyester-based advanced thin films have versatile industrial applications, especially in the fields of textiles, packaging, and electronics. Recent advances in polymer science and engineering have resulted in the development of advanced amorphous and semi-crystalline polyesters with exceptional performance compared to those of conventional polymeric films. Among these, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM) and cyclic-monomer-based polyesters have gained considerable attention for their exceptional characteristics and potential applications in smart films.

Rapid fabrication of polyoxometalate-enhanced photo responsive films from ethyl cellulose (EC) and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP).

Ethyl cellulose (EC), polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), and phosphomolybdic acid (PMoA) were the components of a new photochromic hybrid film composed of heteropoly acids (abbreviated EC-PVP/PMoA), created by solvent evaporation. The EC-PVP/PMoA mechanism, visible light photochromic behaviors, and microstructure were closely studied by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), ultraviolet-visible (UV-visible) spectroscopy, X-ray photo electronics (XPS), and Fourier transmission infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). FTIR spectra show that neither the core structures of EC, PVP, nor the Keggin structure of PMoA in the EC-PVP/PMoA composite hybrid film were damaged during fabrication.

Transforming healthcare performance monitoring - A cutting-edge approach with generalized additive profiles: GAMs for healthcare quality monitoring.

Recent findings indicate a growing trend in data analysis within healthcare using statistical process control. However, the diversity of variables involved necessitates the expansion of new process control methodologies. This study examined control chart applications in cardiology by using generalized additive models (GAMs) to construct profiles while involving multiple healthcare variables (08).

Analysis of Entropy Generation via Non-Similar Numerical Approach for Magnetohydrodynamics Casson Fluid Flow with Joule Heating.

This analysis emphasizes the significance of radiation and chemical reaction effects on the boundary layer flow (BLF) of Casson liquid over a linearly elongating surface, as well as the properties of momentum, entropy production, species, and thermal dispersion. The mass diffusion coefficient and temperature-dependent models of thermal conductivity and species are used to provide thermal transportation. Nonlinear partial differential equations (NPDEs) that go against the conservation laws of mass, momentum, heat, and species transportation are the form arising problems take on.

Neuro-XAI: Explainable deep learning framework based on deeplabV3+ and bayesian optimization for segmentation and classification of brain tumor in MRI scans.

The prevalence of brain tumor disorders is currently a global issue. In general, radiography, which includes a large number of images, is an efficient method for diagnosing these life-threatening disorders. The biggest issue in this area is that it takes a radiologist a long time and is physically strenuous to look at all the images.