A p-adic look at the Diophantine equation x^{2}+11^{2k}=y^{n}

We find all solutions of Diophantine equation x^{2}+11^{2k} = y^{n} where x>=1, y>=1, n>=3 and k is natural number. We give p-adic interpretation of this equation.Comment: 4 page

The Evaluation of the Role of Beta-Hydroxy Fatty Acids on Chronic Inflammation and Insulin Resistance

β-hydroxy fatty acids are a major component of lipid A moiety of lipopolysaccaride. We aimed to investigate the role of free β-hydroxy fatty acids on inflammation, as well as to evaluate their effects on cytokine release from human blood cells, and whether they exist in plasma of patients with chronic inflammatory diseases with/without insulin resistance. Peripheral venous blood was incubated with β-hydroxy lauric and β-hydroxy myristic acids (each 100 ng, 1 μg, 10 μg/mL) up to 24 hours. Cytokines were measured from culture media and plasma. Free fatty acids and biochemical parameters were also measured from patients' plasma. Only β-hydroxy lauric acid significantly stimulated interleukin-6 production at 10 μg/mL compared to control (533.9 ± 218.1 versus 438.3 ± 219.6 pg/mL, P < .05). However, free β-hydroxy lauric and myristic acids were not found in patients' plasma. Therefore, free β-hydroxy lauric and myristic acids do not seem to have a role on sterile inflammation in chronic inflammatory diseases associated with insulin resistance

Solid Waste Gasification: Comparison of Single- and Multi-Staged Reactors

Interest in converting waste into renewable energy has increased recently due to concerns about sustainability and climate change. This solid waste is mainly derived from municipal solid waste (MSW), biomass residue, plastic waste, and their mixtures. Gasification is one commonly applied technology that can convert solid waste into usable gases, including H2, CO, CH4, and CO2. Single- and multi-staged reactors have been utilized for solid waste gasification. Comparison in reactor dimensions, operating factors (e.g., gasification agent, temperature, and feed composition), performance (e.g., syngas yield and selectivity), advantages, and disadvantages are discussed and summarized. Additionally, discussion will include economic and advanced catalysts which have been developed for use in solid waste gasification. The multi-staged reactor can not only be applied for gasification, but also for pyrolysis and torrefaction

ESTIMATES OF GENETIC PARAMETERS FOR DIRECT AND MATERNAL EFFECTS WITH SIX DIFFERENT MODELS ON BIRTH WEIGHT OF BROWN SWISS CALVES

WOS: 000377634100002The aim of the present study was to estimate variance components, genetic parameters and breeding values for birth weights in Brown Swiss calves. Data were collected from the Malya State Farm in Kirsehir province of Turkey from 1995 through 2006. Random effects included direct and maternal additive genetic effects, maternal permanent environmental effects with direct maternal genetic covariance and random residual effects. Variance and covariance components and genetic parameters were estimated using the WOMBAT software by fitting six single-trait animal models. Depending on the model, h(D)(2) varied from 0.13 to 0.30 for birth weight. Estimates of m(2) ranged from 0.10 to 0.14 for birth weight. The maternal permanent environmental effect was significant for birth weight and ignoring maternal effects in the model caused the over estimation of direct heritability. The present study shows the importance of inclusion of maternal effects in designing appropriate breeding programs for genetic improvement in Brown Swiss calves for birth weight

Estimates of genetic parameters for direct and maternal effects with six different models on birth weight of brown swiss calves

The aim of the present study was to estimate variance components, genetic parameters and breeding values for birth weights in Brown Swiss calves. Data were collected from the Malya State Farm in Kırşehir province of Turkey from 1995 through 2006. Random effects included direct and maternal additive genetic effects, maternal permanent environmental effects with direct maternal genetic covariance and random residual effects. Variance and covariance components and genetic parameters were estimated using the WOMBAT software by fitting six single-trait animal models. Depending on the model, hD2 varied from 0.13 to 0.30 for birth weight. Estimates of m2 ranged from 0.10 to 0.14 for birth weight. The maternal permanent environmental effect was significant for birth weight and ignoring maternal effects in the model caused the over estimation of direct heritability. The present study shows the importance of inclusion of maternal effects in designing appropriate breeding programs for genetic improvement in Brown Swiss calves for birth weight. © 2016, Pakistan Agricultural Scientists Forum. All rights reserved

Applicability of left distal radial artery access site in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction; A comparative evaluation with the conventional transfemoral approach

Background: Left distal radial artery (LDRA) has got high popularity as an alternative safe access site in coronary angiography. However, little is known about its applicability in primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients. We aimed to assess the convenience of LDRA access in STEMI patients and make the comparative evaluation with the transfemoral (TF) route. Materials and methods: A total of 91 consecutive STEMI patients who underwent PPCI from January to June 2019, were analyzed. Experienced operators, unaware of the study were left free of access site decision. Comparative demographic features and clinical outcomes were recorded during hospitalization. Results: LDRA was used in 30 patients, whereas 61 patients underwent a TF approach. Successful PPCI was achieved in high rates in both groups (LDR: 90% vs TF: 91.8%: p = 0.795). On admission, KILLIP (II, III) class was higher in the LDRA group (23.3% vs 3.4%), whereas stent thrombosis, arhythmias were higher in the TF group (0% vs 6.6% p = 0.151; 6.7% vs 18% p = 0.355 respectively). Puncture time was relatively similar between groups (28.63 vs 28.93 s p = 0.767). Fluoroscopy time, total radiation exposure and hospital duration was found lower in the LDRA group (10.11 vs 13.75 min p 0.001; 917.87 vs 1940.91 mGy p 0.001; 4.2 vs 6.2 days p = 0.024 respectively). In-hospital mortality was found higher in the TF group (0% vs 18% p = 0.013). Conclusion: In the acute management of STEMI, LDRA access site can be a convenient alternative to TF approach with shorter hospital duration and complication rates. © The Author(s) 2020.We appreciate and thank the support and collaboration of Nurse Nuray Memişoğlu Akgül for helping in collecting the relevant data from the study population. The author(s) received no financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article