In 1-year experiments, the final population density of nematodes is usually modeled as a function of initial density. Often, estimation of the parameters is precarious because nematode measurements, although laborious and expensive, are imprecise and the range in initial densities may be small. The estimation procedure can be improved by using orthogonal regression with a parameter for initial ...

PURPOSE To determine whether tissue visible light spectroscopy (VLS) used during radiofrequency (RF) ablation of liver tumors could aid in detecting when tissue becomes adequately ablated, locate grossly ablated regions long after temperature and hydration measures would no longer be reliable, and differentiate tumor from normal hepatic tissue based on VLS spectral characteristics. MATERIALS ...

Among Medical products, jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) is very important due to its very high nutritional value. Jujube as one of the most valuable medicinal plants can play an important role in Iran's non-oil exports. In spite of this fact, unfortunately, the production, distribution and marketing of this product are confronted with a number of obstacles. Therefore, this study can help for ide...

The scale of CO2 emissions from light-duty vehicle (LDV) fleets worldwide has led governments to mandate substantive improvements in fuel economy, thereby mitigating climate change. Raising the Research Octane Number (RON) through isomerization, alongside mandates recalibrate existing LDV engines, promises contribute substantially action. This study aimed develop a highly efficient adsorption s...

The performance parameters, energetic characteristics and cost factors of direct drilling were evaluated by longterm trials carried out in Osztopán and Gödöllő regions. The effect of direct drilling, disking, ploughing, and soil loosening combined with disking and ploughing on the soil conditions, yields and cost factors was evaluated and based on the examination results. The economic compariso...

This study investigated the potential of maize flour processing to empower rural women in Niger State, Nigeria. Multistage random sampling was used collect data using a questionnaire, budgetary analysis method utilized for analysis. Seventy-three (73) respondent processors were drawn study. Furthermore, descriptive statistics also organize and present collected. Findings revealed that local by ...

This study assessed the effects of marketing constraints on gross margins Local Rice retailers in Ardo-Kola L.G.A Taraba State, Nigeria. Purposive and multistage random sampling methods were used to select twelve respondents each from five major markets area, giving rise 60 respondents. A structured questionnaire module was gathering information retailers' socio-economic characteristics faced. ...

This study was conducted to find the impact of capital structure and liquidity condition on profitability pharmaceutical firms listed with Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). The dataset comprised eleven years 2010 2021. To assess level, dimensions return assets (ROA) gross profit margin (GPM) were used. measured through debt equity ratio (DER) total funds (DTF). level current (CR) acid test (ATR). ...

Traditional smallholder farming systems are characterized by low yields and high risks of crop failure and food insecurity. Through a biophysical model, PARCHED-THIRST and a socio-economic farming systems simulation model, OLYMPE, we evaluated the performance of farming practices based on maize yield, gross margin and total family balance over a 10-year period in semi-arid Olifants River Basin ...