Ontology Evolution Using Recoverable SQL Logs

Logs of SQL queries are useful for building the system design, upgrading, and checking which SQL queries are running on certain applications. These SQL queries provide us useful information and knowledge about the system operations. The existing works use SQL query logs to find patterns when the underlying data and database schema is not available. For this purpose, a knowledge-base in the form of an ontology is created which is then mined for knowledge extraction. In this paper, we have proposed an approach to create and evolve an ontology from logs of SQL queries. Furthermore, when these SQL queries are transformed into the ontology, they loose their original form/shape i.e., we do not have original SQL queries. Therefore, we have further proposed a strategy to recover these SQL queries in their original form. Experiments on real world datasets demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach

PREVALENCE AND ANTHELMINTIC EFFICACY OF ABAMECTIN AGAINST GASTROINTESTINAL PARASITES IN HORSES

The prevalence and anthelmintic efficacy of Abamectin against gastrointestinal parasites under field conditions in Faisalabad (Punjab, Pakistan) was studied in 100 horses. The overall prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites was 75%, including Strongylus spp. (50%), Oxyuris equi (12%), Parascaris equorum (8%) and mixed infection (5%). Among these naturally infected animals, 15 were selected. These horses were assigned to three groups on the basis of prevalent species of gastrointestinal parasites. Each group had five animals, comprising four treatment horses and a control horse. Abamectin was evaluated against these gastrointestinal parasites with a single shot at the dose rate of 0.2 mg/kg body weight administered through subcutaneous route which resulted in 98% reduction in faecal egg count after day 14 post-treatment. Non-treated horses remained positive for gastrointestinal parasites. No adverse reactions were observed during the experimental period. It was concluded that Abamectin is highly effective against gastrointestinal parasites in horses

Influence of β-galacto-oligosaccharide on growth performance and components of intestinal barrier in broilers during heat stress

This study aimed to investigate the influence of β-galacto-oligosaccharides (β-GOS) on growth performance, organ development and intestinal microarchitecture of broilers during heat stress. Day-old chicks (n = 125) were divided into five groups. The control or thermoneutral zone group (TNZ) was raised under standard management until the 35th day. Four groups were exposed to cyclic heat stress (35 °C 8 h/d) from the 22nd to the 35th day. The TNZ and heat stress control (HSCT) groups were fed a corn-based diet and HS + 0.1% β-GOS; HS + 0.2% β-GOS; and HS + 0.5% β-GOS were fed a corn-based diet supplemented with β-GOS (0.1%, 0.2%, and 0.5%), respectively. Exposure to heat stress reduced feed consumption, feed efficiency and the relative weight of the liver, bursa of Fabricius, and small intestine, compared with the TNZ group. Morphometric evaluation of the small intestine revealed reduced villus surface area, villus height to crypt depth ratio (VH : CD) and intraepithelial lymphocytes (IELs) in all segments, and reduced acidic goblet cells (AGCs) in the ileum of the HSCT group compared with the TNZ group. Compared with the HSCT group, dietary β-GOS (0.2% and 0.5%) improved the feed efficiency and relative weight of the small intestine. Furthermore, dietary β-GOS (0.1%) increased villus surface area in the duodenum and IEL count in the small intestine compared with the HSCT group. Dietary β-GOS 0.5% increased villi surface area (VSA) in the jejunum and ileum, whereas the IEL count in the small intestine and acidic goblet cells (AGCs) in the jejunum and ileum were reduced compared with the HSCT group. In conclusion, dietary supplementation of β-GOS (0.2% and 0.5%) improved the growth performance and intestinal microarchitecture of broilers during heat exposure, along with partial immune stimulation. Keywords: Feed efficiency, goblet cell, intraepithelial lymphocytes, mucosal architecture, prebiotics, poultry, villus morphometr

Effect of sodium butyrate on performance, immune status, microarchitecture of small intestinal mucosa and lymphoid organs in broiler chickens

Objective This study aimed to examine the effect of sodium butyrate (SB) on growth performance, immune status, organs weights, and microarchitecture of lymphoid organs and small intestine. Methods A total of 120, 1-d-old broiler chicks were distributed into the following four treatment groups: corn-soy based basal diet (BD) without supplement (control), or the same BD supplemented with 0.1 g/kg zinc bacitracin (ZnB), 0.5 g/kg SB (SB-0.5), or 1.0 g/kg SB (SB-1), respectively. Six birds/group were killed on d-21 and d-35, and samples were collected. Results Cell-mediated immune response at 48 h post-Phytohemagglutinin-P injection, and antibody titer against Newcastle disease vaccine and sheep red blood cells on d-35 was noted higher (p<0.05) in SB-1 compared to ZnB and control. Lower (p<0.05) feed conversion ratio (FCR) was attained by the supplemented groups. Thymus and spleen weighed more (p<0.05) in SB-1, and bursa registered more (p<0.05) weight in both SB groups compared to control. On d-21, areas of thymus medulla and spleen germinal centers were noted higher (p<0.05) in SB-1 group. The villus height and villus surface area increased (p<0.05) in duodenum and jejunum in both SB groups on d-21, and in SB-1 on d-35, respectively compared to ZnB and control. On d-21, number of goblet cells containing mucins of acidic nature increased (p<0.05) in all the segments of small intestines in SB-1 group compared to control, and on d-35 in ileum compared to other groups. Conclusion In conclusion, SB improved growth performance and immunity as well as modulated morphology of lymphoid organs and gut mucosa in broiler chickens

Electronic band structure and optical parameters of spinel SnMg 2O 4 by modified Becke - Johnson potential

The electronic band structure and optical parameters of SnMg 2O 4 are investigated by the first-principles technique based on a new potential approximation known as modified Becke - Johnson (mBJ). The direct band gap values by LDA, GGA and EV-GGA are underestimated significantly as compared to mBJ-GGA, which generally provides the results comparable to the experimental values. Similarly, the present band gap value (4.85 eV) using mBJ-GGA is greatly enhanced to the previous value by EV-GGA (2.823 eV). The optical parametric quantities (dielectric constant, index of refraction, reflectivity, optical conductivity and absorption coefficient) relying on the band structure are presented and examined. The first critical point (optical absorption's edge) in SnMg 2O 4 occurs at about 4.85 eV. A strong absorption region is observed, extending between 5.4 eV to 25.0 eV. For SnMg 2O 4, static dielectric constant 1(0), static refractive index n(0), and the magnitude of the coefficient of reflectivity at zero frequency R(0) are 2.296, 1.515 and 0.0419, respectively. The optoelectronic properties indicate that this material can be successfully used in optical devices

Selective Tuning of a Particular Chemical Reaction on Surfaces through Electrical Resonance: An ab Initio Molecular Dynamics Study

We used ab initio molecular dynamics (AIMD) to investigate the effect of a monochromatic oscillating electric field in resonance with a particular molecular vibration on surfaces. As a case study, AIMD simulations were carried out for hydroxyl functional groups on graphene. When the frequency of the applied field matches with the C-OH vibration frequency, the amplitude is monotonically amplified, leading to a complete desorption from the surface, overcoming the substantial barrier. This suggests the possibility of activating a particular bond without damaging the remaining surface. We extended this work to the case of the amination of sp2-bonded carbon surfaces and discussed the general perspective that, in general, an unfavorable chemical process can be activated by applying an external electric field with an appropriate resonance frequency.close0

Interference of L1 (Urdu) in L2 (English) in Pakistan: Teaching English as a Second Language

Under the shadow of the inescapable fact that learning L2 (Second or Foreign Language) especially English in this global village is mandatory for academia in developing countries, thereupon, Pakistan faces akin conditions where learners are exposed to Urdu as National Language and English as Academic and Official Language besides L1 (First Language, Mother Tongue, Primary Language or Native Language). Within this confused sequential multilingualism, few achieve native-like accuracy or fluency or both, while others fall a prey to influence of L1 in L2. The current study extends to explore the different types of interferences Pakistani Urdu (L1) speakers face while learning English as Second Language (ESL) (L2). A random sample of thirty students of first semester BS (Hons.) program students with Urdu as L1 from eleven Pakistani universities were interviewed online and were examined utilizing qualitative approach for the investigation of syntactic interferences which were theoretically evaluated employing the Contrastive Analysis technique proposed by Ellis (1985). Findings unfolded four types of syntactic errors owing to interferences of L1 (Urdu) in the usage of L2 (English): Articles, prepositions, subject-verb agreement and direct implications of Urdu (L1) words which were posing hurdles for Urdu as L1 speakers of Pakistan in learning ESL as L2

AB INITIO Study of optoelectronic properties of spinel ZnAl 2O4 beyond GGA and LDA

Electronic band structure and optical parameters of ZnAl2O4 are investigated by first-principles technique based on a new potential approximation, known as modified Becke-Johnson (mBJ). This method describes the excited states of insulators and semiconductors more accurately The recent direct band gap result by EV-GGA is underestimated by about 15% compared to our band gap value using mBJ-GGA. The value of the band gap of ZnAl2O4 decreases as follows: Eg(mBJ-GGA/LDA) > Eg(GGA) > Eg(LDA). The band structure base optical parametric quantities (dielectric constant, index of refraction, reflectivity and optical conductivity) are also calculated, and their variations with energy range are discussed. The first critical point (optical absorption's edge) in ZnAl2O4 occurs at about 5.26 eV in case of mBJ. This study about the optoelectronic properties indicates that ZnAl2O4 can be used in optical devices

Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis of Project Management Competencies&#x2014;A Case Study of Pakistani Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

A structured and specified project management competency framework plays a significant role in accomplishing the goal of non-governmental organization in line with its mission and strategic plan. However, constrained resources and extended requirements from the donors and stakeholders in non-governmental organization (NGO) in Pakistan emphasize the necessity of a tailored, adaptable project management competencies framework to meet project requirements. Considerations have been given to project managers&#x2019; competencies in prior literature. Still, limited study exists on identifying the project management competency dimensions, especially in the NGO sector of Pakistan. In this research, we have studied the project management competencies, dimensions &#x201C;Strategic and Business Management&#x201D;, &#x201C;Leadership&#x201D; and &#x201C;Technical Project Management&#x201D;. Keeping in view the expertise and diversity, the opinions of subject matter experts from NGO sectors across Pakistan was taken. The data was collected through the questionnaire using pairwise comparison and analyzed by using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), which falls under the umbrella of MDCM. The results of the study of the NGO sector concluded that the competency dimension &#x201C;Strategic and Business Management&#x201D; has the most significance, followed by &#x201C;Leadership and &#x201C;Technical Project Management&#x201D;. In the hierarchy of the competencies by their global weights is as follows, Strategic Planning Alignment has the most significance, followed by Problem Solving, Customer Relationship and Satisfaction, Cost Estimation/Budget, Project Management Tools and Technique, Team Building, Benefits Management Realization, Market Awareness, and Condition, Coaching and Mentoring, Schedule Management, Verbal, and Written Communication and Listening

Synergetic interplay between pressure and surface chemistry for the conversion of sp2-bonded carbon layers into sp3-bonded carbon films

The effects of the interplay between pressure and surface chemistry on the transformation of few-layer graphene into an sp3-bonded carbon film were investigated with first-principles density functional theory calculations including ab initio molecular dynamics. N2H4, H2O, and He were each considered as a candidate pressure medium. Compared with the bulk graphite, the surface chemistry overwhelmingly governed the conversion energetics for nanometer-thick graphene layers. A hydrogen-donating medium reduced the required conversion pressure compared with an inert one; the conversion pressure obtained by using N2H4 was 40% of the corresponding pressure obtained with He. We suggest that pressurizing the cell through hydrogen-donating pressure media has the advantage from the surface chemistry by concentrating hydrogen atoms on carbon surfaces. © 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved1441sciescopu