Andrew G. Bostom, MD; Myra A. Carpenter, PhD; John W. Kusek, PhD; Andrew S. Levey, MD; Lawrence Hunsicker, MD; Marc A. Pfeffer, MD, PhD; Jacob Selhub, PhD; Paul F. Jacques, ScD; Edward Cole, MD; Lisa Gravens-Mueller, MS; Andrew A. House, MD; Clifton Kew, MD; Joyce L. McKenney, MA, MPH; Alvaro Pacheco-Silva, MD, PhD; Todd Pesavento, MD; John Pirsch, MD; Stephen Smith, MD; Scott Solomon, MD; Matt...

In this paper, skew estimation and correction method for document image has been presented. Image of text document can be acquired via camera or other type of machines which cause sometime a skew angle (alignment) on its horizontal direction. To find skew angle of document image, the Radon transform method is used here. The skew angle used in database within the range of ±90o w.r.t x-axis. Kew ...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the difference in birth weight and gestation length between Japanese Black calves obtained from transfer of bovine embryos produced in vitro (IVP) and those developed in vivo (IVD). An additional objective was to clarify the sire effect on birth weight and gestation length and to examine the birth rate of heavier calves. Two Japanese Black bulls breed at ou...

Pineapple [Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.] is popular all over the world for its pleasant aroma, sweet-acidic taste and smooth pulp texture. It third most important fruit on basis of global trade after banana citrus. The present investigation was carried out in 2014–16 to assess growth behaviour performance different pineapple varieties like Kew, Queen, Mauritius, Haricharanvita, Baruipur Local, MD-...

The objective of this study was to determine if factors associated with the biostimulatory effect of bulls alter breeding performance of primiparous, suckled beef cows using a progestin-based estrous synchronization protocol. We tested the hypotheses that the estrous synchronization response and AI pregnancy rates differ among cows exposed to bulls, continuously exposed to bull urine, and expos...

the aim of this study was to investigate the comparison between some seminal plasma parameters and age of the bull. concentrations of various biochemical parameters like fructose, glucose, total proteins, albumin and inorganic ions including na, k and cl ions of seminal plasma of breeding sahiwal bulls of different ageswere assessed. methods: 40sahiwal bullsdivided into 4 age groups.semen (2ml ...

OBJECTIVE Energy drinks (EDs) are widely consumed products of the beverage industry and are often chosen by teenagers and young adults. Several adverse cardiovascular events and malignant cardiac arrhythmias following consumption of EDs have been reported in the literature. Several studies have suggested that the interval from the peak to the end of the electrocardiographic T wave (Tp-e) may co...

Bull rays (Pteromylaeus bovinus) and Dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus and Coryphaena equiselis) were collected in Olhão (south of Portugal). These animals hosted multiple parasites, namely Caligus spp., and underwent a variety of treatments to remove them. Of all treatments tested, hydrogen peroxide showed the best results, although only concentrations above 100 ppm were effective in parasite r...