Three types of uncatalyzed diesel particulate filter (DPF) systems, three types of high-temperature disposable filter elements (DFEs), and one diesel oxidation catalytic converter (DOC) were evaluated in underground mine conditions for their effects on the concentrations and size distributions of diesel aerosols. Those effects were compared with the effects of a standard muffler. The experiment...

Prolactin (PRL) is an anterior pituitary hormone with a broad range of functions. Its ability to stimulate lactogenesis, maternal behavior, growth and development, osmoregulation, and epithelial ion transport has been reported in many vertebrates. In our present study, we have targeted the zebrafish prl locus via transcription activator-like effector nucleases (TALENs). Two independent targeted...

Recently, the fourth industrial revolution has accelerated application of multiple degrees-of-freedom (DOF) robot arms in various applications. However, it is difficult to utilize for precision motion control because their low stiffness. External loads applied induce deflections joints and links, which deteriorates positioning accuracy. To solve this problem, methods using a disturbance observe...

Nanofabrication through plasma route has been used for fabrication of Nanoparticles and Nanostructured materials as it is indicated that plasma route is superior to other physical and chemical techniques. Srivastava has established, the deposition of nanoparticles through plasma route on different substrates using Dense Plasma Focus device (DPF). DPF is a source of hot (1-2 keV) and dense (10 2...

Recent studies show that the metabolic effects of fructose may vary depending on the phase of its consumption along with the light/dark cycle. Here, we investigated the metabolic outcomes of fructose consumption by rats during either the light (LPF) or the dark (DPF) phases of the light/dark cycle. This experimental approach was combined with other interventions, including restriction of chow a...

Fish exposed to hypoxia develop decreased heart rate, or bradycardia, the physiological significance of which remains unknown. The general muscarinic receptor antagonist atropine abolishes the development of this hypoxic bradycardia, suggesting the involvement of muscarinic receptors. In this study, we tested the hypothesis that the hypoxic bradycardia is mediated specifically by stimulation of...

Muscular dystrophies are often caused by genetic alterations in the dystrophin-dystroglycan complex or its extracellular ligands. These structures are associated with the cell membrane and provide mechanical links between the cytoskeleton and the matrix. Mechanical stress is considered a pathological mechanism and muscle immobilization has been shown to be beneficial in some mouse models of mus...

The doubly-fed induction generators (DFIGs) integrated to the grid through voltage source converter-high direct current (VSC-HVDC), cascaded droop control from system frequency DC voltage, then active output of DFIG, was applied enhance regulation capability power system. improved dynamic flow (DPF) model newly proposed quantify response coordinated with inertia VSC-HVDC and DFIGs, primary sync...

The observed scaling of neutron yield in the dense plasma focus (DPF) as fourth power current was principal driver growth DPF research its early days. Subsequent discovery failure this law also reason for abandonment by major laboratories. Attempts to understand have so far been inconclusive. This Letter looks at context recently introduced Generalized Plasma Focus problem and suggests a possib...

Introduction With approximately 50% of the drugs being prescribed off-label, pediatric population is in need for an innovative approach to establish harmonized, best evidence-based dosing guidelines. Physiologically-based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modelling a valuable predict drug pharmacokinetics (PK) and support dosing. As first step implement PBPK-informed clinical care, we aimed identify suita...