{"title":"Geodynamics of Alpine Belt and Caribbean Region: Plate - Tectonics and Plume - Tectonics","authors":"V. Svalova","doi":"10.29169/1927-5129.2022.18.13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29169/1927-5129.2022.18.13","url":null,"abstract":"The origin and evolution of geological structures reflect lithosphere-asthenosphere interaction in the process of lithospheric plate movement. Mantle diapirs contribute significantly to the sedimentary basins formation in Alpine belt and Caribbean region. Mantle diapirs are the result of density inversion in the asthenosphere–lithosphere system in the periods of tectonomagmatic activations. Increasing heat flow and mantle diapirs on the phone of convergence of Africa and Eurasia in Alpine belt and North and South Americas in Caribbean region produce intercontinental seas in the Cenozoic. The analytical solution of the problem give possibility to find the critical parameters connecting the mantle flow dynamics with surface relief evolution. In Alpine belt, the mantle diapirs form new basins at the final stage of Africa–Eurasia collision in the Cenozoic. In the Caribbean region, great mantle diapir separates the North and South Americas in the Mesozoic, and then the diapir is the source for different smaller diapirs during the convergence of these continents in the Cenozoic. The Gulf of Mexico and Pre-Caspian Depression are connected with mantle diapirs upwelling and have common geological-geophysical features as very rich oil-gas and salt bearing structures. Geodynamics of Alpine belt and the Caribbean region is determined by plume - tectonics on background of plate - tectonics in these regions.","PeriodicalId":213934,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132118989","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An Overview of the Oscillating Water Column (OWC) Technologies: Issues and Challenges","authors":"Sadegh Khaleghi, T. Lie, C. Baguley","doi":"10.29169/1927-5129.2022.18.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29169/1927-5129.2022.18.11","url":null,"abstract":"There is a vast amount of energy available in ocean waves which can contribute to provide the electricity supply specially for countries surrounded by the ocean. This paper provides background knowledge in different techniques to harness the kinetic and potential energy in wave power along with an overview of the recent developments in Oscillating Water Columns Wave Energy Converters. The main purpose of this study is to provide a thorough review on the current state of the technology and methods in Wave Energy Converters and to help scientists to find the future potential and gaps in this area. Moreover, significant research opportunities are identified based on the literature review of the existing research studies, and research problems to be addressed are presented and can be used as tool for the future research in this area.","PeriodicalId":213934,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126457928","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Earth’s Temperature: The Effect of the Sun, Water Vapor, and CO2","authors":"H. D. Lightfoot, Gerald Ratzer, Article Info","doi":"10.29169/1927-5129.2022.18.10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29169/1927-5129.2022.18.10","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study is to show the Sun controls the Earth’s temperature daily and over decades and millennia. A secondary objective is to show CO2 contributes to the warming of the Earth through increased enthalpy (heat content). The methodology is to record temperature and relative humidity at many weather stations around the globe to provide a picture of the constantly changing atmosphere over twelve months. Daily measurements of the molecular fraction of CO2 are converted to weight to calculate the increasing enthalpy of the atmosphere. The Sun controls Earth’s temperature through water vapor up to the dewpoint temperature line and by direct heat radiation from the Sun above it. The enthalpy contribution by CO2 from 1750 to 2022 was up to 0.0000049 kJ/kg of dry air, equivalent to a temperature increase of 0.000181oC over 272 years. The effect of CO2 on warming the Earth has a negligible increase in Earth’s temperature.","PeriodicalId":213934,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120976035","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Formulation and Characterization of Poly (Acrylic Acid)- Co-Chitosan Nanoparticles as pH-Thermo-Responsive System to Control Delivery","authors":"Abir Derbali, D. Bouzid, Olivier Boyron","doi":"10.29169/1927-5129.2022.18.09","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29169/1927-5129.2022.18.09","url":null,"abstract":"The present study aims to develop a pH thermosensitive nanocarriers as a drug delivery system to better controll drug release. Nanoparticles was developed by the combination of smart polymers, chitosan and poly(acrylic acid) were chosen as biodegradable vectors to encapsulate and transport the drug. The used method was based on the polymerization of acrylic acid using reticulated chitosan as a template. Analysis of particle size, Zeta potential, and size distribution revealed that most of the resulting nanoparticles had an average diameter less than 100nm, with a high Zeta potentiel about -29.7 mV and a narrow size distribution. In addition, the developed system showed an encapsulation efficiency around 97%. In vitro release test was achieved using different buffer solutions with pH equal to 1.2, 3.6, 4.2, 4.8, 6.8 and 7.4. The release profiles showed that nanoparticles provide drug protection at different pH values. They responded at pH = 3.6 and provided sustained controlled release of up to 62.62% over 8 hours. The results reveal that the prepared nanoparticles can be used as drug delivery carriers. They can improve therapeutic efficiency of the drugs used in the treatment of inflamed tissues where the pH is around 3.6 as in the Crohn disease.","PeriodicalId":213934,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122367198","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhuang Shudong, Y. Hang, L. Xiyu, Jenny Sama Kevin
{"title":"Prediction of Surface Roughness of U71Mn Steel Milling Based on RBF Neural Network","authors":"Zhuang Shudong, Y. Hang, L. Xiyu, Jenny Sama Kevin","doi":"10.29169/1927-5129.2022.18.08","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29169/1927-5129.2022.18.08","url":null,"abstract":"In order to predict the surface roughness of U71Mn high manganese steel before actual milling operation, an orthogonal experiment was designed. Based on the intelligent algorithm of Radial Basis Functions (RBF) neural network, an accurate prediction model of surface roughness is done with MATLAB. By comparing the predicted data of RBF neural network model with the actual measured data, it is proven that the model is accurate and effective.","PeriodicalId":213934,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116201700","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tito Eleutery Mdegela, D. Maleko, G. Msalya, E. Mtengeti
{"title":"Vegetation Composition, Forage Biomass and Soil Seed Bank of a Continuously Grazed Rangeland Site in Tropical Sub-Humid Environment, Tanzania","authors":"Tito Eleutery Mdegela, D. Maleko, G. Msalya, E. Mtengeti","doi":"10.29169/1927-5129.2022.18.07","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29169/1927-5129.2022.18.07","url":null,"abstract":"Most rangelands along the agro-pastoral villages of Tanzania are yearlong grazed and at various states of degradation. These rangelands contribute to over 60% of the meat and milk production in the country. An inventory was conducted to assess the status of grazing resources in a typical agro-pastoral village of Tanzania having communal rangelands. Systematic random sampling techniques were employed whereby line transects and quadrat frame were used following standard procedures to collect samples and undertake field measurements for both vegetation and soil parameters. The vegetation cover for desirable pasture species, undesirable pasture species and litter were 67.7%, 10.5% and 9.4%, respectively. The soil bare patches covered 12.3 % of the surveyed rangeland site. The most dominant grass species were Enteropogon macrostachyus, Bothriochloa insculpta and Heteropogon contortus. Forage dry matter (DM) yield was 806.8 kg DM/ha. Tree density was 1500 trees/ha and the total canopy cover was 63.49%. Combretum collinum was the most dominant tree species. Soil bulk density, pH, organic carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium were 1.4 g/cm3, 6.3%, 1.14%, 0.09%, 0.89 mg/kg and 0.33 g/kg, respectively. A total of 11 dicotyledonous species mainly forbs and 9 monocotyledonous species including two perennial grasses were revealed from the incubated soil samples. The findings of this study demonstrate that the communal grazing areas have low pasture productivity, poor soil seed-bank and high cover of woody plants mainly bushes. In order, to improve forage biomass at the study site and elsewhere with similar environments selective bush clearing and re-seeding should be considered.","PeriodicalId":213934,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences","volume":"48 11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130679193","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Khushboo Thapa, Priyanka Thankur, Navdeep Sharma, Sanjeev K. Sharma, Asad Ali, A. Zaman, M. Lal
{"title":"Structural and Dielectric Properties of Ba-Doped BNT Ceramics","authors":"Khushboo Thapa, Priyanka Thankur, Navdeep Sharma, Sanjeev K. Sharma, Asad Ali, A. Zaman, M. Lal","doi":"10.29169/1927-5129.2022.18.06","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29169/1927-5129.2022.18.06","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, lead-free Ba-doped ((Bi(0.5)Na0.5)TiO3 ceramics were synthesized by the conventional solid-state reaction method and characterized by X-ray diffraction technique, which indicates the pure crystalline nature of ceramics with ABO3 symmetry. The splitting in the peaks reveals that the ceramics with x = 0.10 and 0.30 are well in Morphotrophic Phase Boundary where rhombohedral and tetragonal phases co-exist. The scanning electron microscope images show that the average grain size of the ceramics increases with an increase in the Ba concentration. Dielectric properties of pure and Ba-doped ((Bi(0.5)Na0.5)TiO3ceramics measured by LCR meter in the frequency range of 1 k Hz – 1 M Hz shows the decrease in the value of dielectric constant with an increase in frequency. εmax = 5563 was obtained at x = 0.30 with TC = 300 °C at the frequency of 1 k Hz, whereas σ (f) curves were found to be merging at a high value of frequency and temperature regions.","PeriodicalId":213934,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126433917","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Community Structure, Conservation Status, and Functional Groups of Bird Species in Mbeya Range Forests, Tanzania","authors":"Fredrick Ojija, N. M. Manyanza","doi":"10.29169/1927-5129.2022.18.05","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29169/1927-5129.2022.18.05","url":null,"abstract":"The Mbeya range forest reserves (MRFRs) of the southern highland of Tanzania are an important hotspot for biodiversity conservation. However, its avian biodiversity has hardly ever been studied. Thus, for the first time, this study presents the inventory of bird species from MRFRs, demonstrating community structure, functional group, and conservation status. The study was carried out in four forest areas (i.e., Idugumbi, Kawetire, Mount Loleza, and Muvwa) within the MRFRs. The bird survey was carried out monthly between March 2018 and June 2018. Standardised line and point counts, as well as mist netting, were used to collect data. A total of 1052 individual birds, representing 41 species and 22 families, were recorded. Relative abundance, Shannon and Simpson species diversity, and species richness were high in Idugumbi forest and lowest in Kawetire forest. Species diversity differed significantly between the four forest areas. Moreover, Idugumbi and Muvwa had relatively low species composition dissimilarity compared to other forest areas. Different bird functional groups, i.e., insectivores, granivores, nectarivores, carnivores, frugivores, or combinations of these, were recorded in MRFRs. The insectivores were twice as abundant as granivores and nectarivores. The multi–layered vegetation structure of native plants in the Idugumbi forest appears to benefit and contribute to bird communities. The study reveals that MRFRs are an important hotspot for bird species that require ecological monitoring and protection. As a result, appropriate land–use practices near MRFRs should be followed to ensure long–term avian conservation.","PeriodicalId":213934,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences","volume":"28 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129664401","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
F. Stillo, F. Ruggiero, R. Mattassi, B. Amato, R. Compagna
{"title":"Glubran- 2 Acrylic Glue for Percutaneous Embolization of Intramuscular Vascular Malformations of Lower Limbs: Preliminary Experience","authors":"F. Stillo, F. Ruggiero, R. Mattassi, B. Amato, R. Compagna","doi":"10.29169/1927-5129.2020.16.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29169/1927-5129.2020.16.11","url":null,"abstract":"Aims: Vascular anomalies (VA) represent a heterogeneous and rare group of pathologies. Ethanol is considered the gold standard in endovascular embolization procedures, but its use exposes to the risk of major complications. Glubran-2 is a new glue agent, used mainly for catheter-based cerebral embolization. Our study reported preliminary experiences with a group of 13 patients treated for intramuscular VA of limbs with Glubran-2 solution by venous retrograde percutaneous embolization. \u0000Methods: Through an Angiographic CT/MRI we selected 13 adult patients (6 males, 7 females), seven with limb AVMs and six with limb VM, all intramuscular. All patients reported pain and functional limitation as presenting symptoms. Glubran-2 was injected under fluoroscopic guidance through multiple percutaneous punctures, to cover the entire extension of the lesion. \u0000Results: In the 6-month follow-up, all patients reported pain reduction, rapid recovery of function, favourable post-operative course and absence of major complications. Angio-RMI control was performed in all patients. It showed Glubran-2 in place and the exclusion of the malformation. Percutaneous retrograde embolization with Glubran-2 permanently excluded muscle malformations from circulation: only one embolization procedure was, in 12 of 13 patients, sufficient for a complete and definitive treatment. Rapid polymerization of Glubran-2 glue, after its injection, cancelled the risk of pulmonary embolisms and skin necrosis. Secondary surgical removal was never necessary to complete treatment of these deep muscle malformations. \u0000Conclusions: This study showed that the percutaneous embolization technique with Glubran-2 glue can be considered favorable in the treatment of the VA of the limbs for its easier handling and promising outcome.","PeriodicalId":213934,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121071579","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Population Data of D6S1043, Penta D and Penta E Loci in Calabria (South of Italy)","authors":"Barbaro, G. Falcone, A. La Marca","doi":"10.29169/1927-5129.2020.16.10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29169/1927-5129.2020.16.10","url":null,"abstract":"In the present study 200 unrelated healthy natives of Calabria were genetically characterized for D6S1043, Penta D and Penta E STR markers. Allele frequencies distribution and some statistical parameters of forensic interest have been calculated and compared with other published populations data. Results showed Penta E was the most informative locus based on heterozygosity, PIC, PD and TPI, while D6S1043 was the less informative. Our findings confirmed these 3 loci are useful for forensic purposes and paternity tests especially if analyzed in association with other STRs.","PeriodicalId":213934,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences","volume":"34 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125232468","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}