We analyze new QCD sum rules for the pion wave function (WF) φπ(x), obtained recently in [1] in the non-local vacuum condensate method for non-diagonal correlators, and suggest a new approach for extracting WF of the π-meson and the mass and WF of the first resonance. As a result, we obtain approximately the same form of the pion WF by two different methods and for two different ansatzes of non...

OBJECTIVE To determine the commonest cause of genitourinary fistulae and evaluate the experience of the surgical management. The study was carried out at the Urology Department, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), Karachi. METHODS Twenty two patients were operated including 14 of Vesicovaginal Fistula (WF), and 8 of Ureterovaginal Fistula (UVF). In one patient of WF fistula was extendi...

This study quantifies and maps the water footprint (WF) of humanity at a high spatial resolution. It reports on consumptive use of rainwater (green WF) and ground and surface water (blue WF) and volumes of water polluted (gray WF). Water footprints are estimated per nation from both a production and consumption perspective. International virtual water flows are estimated based on trade in agric...

PURPOSE To determine the features of wide-field multifocal electroretinography (WF-mfERG) recorded in patients with central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) and to compare WF-mfERG responses of the affected and fellow eyes. In addition, WF-mfERG responses were also compared by using standard electroretinography (ERG). METHODS WF-mfERG and ERG responses were recorded from both eyes of 56 patients...

Addressing the global challenges to water security requires a better understanding of humanity's use of water, especially the agricultural sector that accounts for 70% of global withdrawals. This study combined high resolution-data with a GIS system to analyze the impact of agricultural practices, crop type, and spatial factors such as drainage basins, climate, and soil type on the Water Footpr...

The potent tropane analog, WF-23 [2beta-propanoyl-3beta-(2-naphthyl) tropane], blocks dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine transporters with high affinity in vitro and blocks transporters for at least 2 days following a single in vivo administration. Previous studies demonstrated desensitization of monoamine receptor-coupled G-proteins in brain following chronic treatment of rats with WF-23....

In this work, the work function (WF) of graphenes, which are used as electronic devices, has been designed and evaluated by using the first-principle approach. Different states of graphene were considered, such as surface modification, doping, and defects. Firstly, WF strongly depends on the width of pristine graphene. A bigger width leads to a smaller WF. In addition, the effects of hydroxyls,...

OBJECTIVE Withaferin-A (WF-A) is a well-known dietary compound isolated from Withania somnifera. It has marked pharmacological potential and has been shown to exhibit antiproliferative activity against several types of cancerous cells. Currently, the main focus of anti-cancer therapeutic development is to identify apoptosis-inducing drug-like molecules. Osteosarcoma is a rare type of bone cance...

The work function (WF) of ZnO is modified by two types of dipole-bearing phenylphosphonate layers, yielding a maximum WF span of 1.2 eV. H3CO-phenyl phosphonate, with a positive dipole (positive pole pointing outwards from the surface), lowers the WF by ∼350 meV. NC-phenyl phosphonate, with a negative dipole, increases the WF by ∼750 meV. The WF shift is found to be independent of the type of Z...

Abstract. – OBJECTIVE: Withaferin-A (WF-A) is a well-known dietary compound isolated from Withania somnifera. It has marked pharmacological potential and has been shown to exhibit antiproliferative activity against several types of cancerous cells. Currently, the main focus of anti-cancer therapeutic development is to identify apoptosis-inducing drug-like molecules. Osteosarcoma is a rare type ...