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Grain number and grain weight as determinants of triticale, wheat, two-rowed and six-rowed barley yield in the Pannonian environment

Climate significantly affects cropping systems across Europe. Knowledge of the variability in grain number per unit area and grain weight across different growing seasons and its association with grain yield is important for further improving small grain crop production. The main aim of this study was to compare grain yield and its numerical components among triticale, wheat, two-rowed and six-rowed barley cultivars across different growing seasons in a typical Pannonian location (south-eastern part of Central Europe). Trials with twelve winter cereal genotypes (three two-rowed barley, three six-rowed barley, three wheat and three triticale genotypes) were carried out in four successive seasons in Novi Sad, Serbia. Results of this study showed that growing season, species, cultivar, and species × growing season interaction significantly (p<0.01) affected grain yield and its determinants. Generally, triticale had higher average grain yield, while the lowest grain yield was recorded in six-rowed barleys. Grain yield was more associated with the number of grains/m2 than with grain weight. Heading date was recognized as one of the important adaptive traits in crop development and yield determination. Short duration of the pre-anthesis phase in early cultivars and delayed anthesis in late cultivars significantly decreased the number of grains/spike in different species/spike types, reducing the final grain yield. Medium early cultivars had the highest number of grains/spike due to optimal duration of the pre-anthesis period and heading date and are suggested as recommendable for large scale production in the Pannonian environments.
Productivity measurement for international firms

This paper extends recent work by Martin (2005) on estimation of total factor productivity by allowing heterogeneity of markets in terms of competitive pressure. We show that conventional methods of total factor productivity estimation yield biased measures of TFP when firms charge market-specific prices. Specifically, if, as widely believed, exporting price-cost markups are, on average, lower than domestic markups, then traditional total factor productivity measures will substantially underestimate exporter productivity and overestimate the productivity of non-exporters. Crucially, our results provide some possible clues on why empirical studies failed to find conclusive evidence on the learning-by-exporting hypothesis.
Anterior knee pain subgroups: the first step towards a personalized treatment

Identification of subgroups within the patellofemoral pain (PFP) population has gained a lot of interest and attention from the research community in recent years due to the recognition of the relatively poor patient outcomes associated with the multimodal approach and following the success of subgrouping approaches used in the management of low back pain. This paper reviews early attempts at PFP subgrouping and introduces readers to some of the modern methodological approaches employed to derive subgroups. Summaries of the results of two research projects illustrating the use of these more robust methods to derive subgroups in the PFP population are provided. In conclusion, it appears there are probably 3 or 4 discrete subgroups within the PFP population that may require a more personalised approach to treatment. However, to date no definitive randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have been conducted to evaluate the potential benefits of targeted interventions for PFP subgroups in terms of improved patient outcomes so this warrants further research.
Single-Phase Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop of the Cooling of Water inside Smooth Tubes for Transitional Flow with Different Inlet Geometries (RP-1280)

Design constraints and energy requirements have often led to heat exchangers operating outside of their design parameters. These parameters often involve the exchanger operating in the transition region of flow. Adiabatic as well as diabatic experiments were conducted inside smooth tubes with diameters of 15.88 mm (5/8 in.) and 19.02 mm (3/4 in.). Four inlet profiles were investigated; hydrodynamically fully developed, square-edged, re-entrant, and bellmouth. The test fluid was water that was cooled, with Reynolds numbers ranging between 1000 and 20,000, Prandtl numbers between 4 and 6, and Grashof numbers in the order of 105. Adiabatic results showed that transition from laminar to turbulent flow was strongly dependent on the inlet profile, with transition being delayed to Reynolds numbers as high as 12,000, confirming results of previous studies. Diabatic heat transfer and friction factor results showed that transition was independent of the inlet, with transition occurring at a Reynolds number of approximately 2100. This was due to the secondary flow suppressing the disturbance of the inlets. Laminar heat transfer and friction factors were also substantially higher than when compared with their theoretical counterparts. This could also be attributed to secondary flows, confirming previously published results. A direct relationship between friction factor and heat transfer exists and is shown to predict 88% of the friction factor data to within 15%, with a mean absolute error of 8.7% when using well-known laminar and turbulent heat transfer correlations.
Human Resources Information Systems success Assessment: An integrative model

This research was in response to the call for continuous challenge and test of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) success models, Based on the previous IS success models, this study presented and validated a comprehensive, multidimensional model of HRIS success, which consists of six success measures: perceived HRIS system quality, perceived HRIS information quality, perceived HRIS ease of use, perceived HRIS usefulness, HRIS satisfaction, HRIS success (net benefit). The empirical evidence HRIS success was affected by HRIS satisfaction, which, in turn, was influenced by perceived HRIS system quality, perceived HRIS information quality, perceived HRIS ease of use, and perceived HRIS usefulness
Skeletal muscle tone and motor performance characteristics in dentists as compared to controls

The daily work tasks of dentists are associated with repeated movements and static load during the treatment of patients. Dentists’ profession includes manual dexterity and maintaining the occupational posture for a long time. Previously it has been noted that dentists have increased muscle stress in neck, shoulder and lower back regions. The aim of the present study was to compare the muscle tone and motor performance characteristics of neck and shoulder region in dentists and representatives of other professions who do not have similar static load of long-time duration (as controls). Twenty women aged 34–55 years participated in the study: ten dentists with the age (mean and SE) of 40.2 ± 3.9 years and ten controls (bookkeepers, security guards, office workers, printing house workers, laundry and dry cleaning workers) with the age of 40.9 ± 2.4 years; working period was on the average 14 years in both groups. The tone characteristics of m. trapezius and m. extensor carpi radialis were investigated by device Myoton2 (Müomeetria Ltd, Estonia) at rest and at maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) in sitting position at the workplace of participants. The cervical range of motion (CROM) and the handgrip strength were measured. Significantly higher (P < 0.05) tone and elasticity characteristics of m. extensor carpi radialis and lower (P < 0.05) tone and elasticity characteristics of m. trapezius at rest were noted in dentists compared to controls. At MVC, no significant differences were found in the studied characteristics between body sides in the measured groups. Dentists had lower (P < 0.05) CROM of flexion and rotation than controls. In dentists emerged significant difference in muscle elasticity characteristics for the right body side, this is related with stretching for dentistry instruments.
Emission of nitrous acid from soil and biological soil crusts represents an important source of HONO in the remote atmosphere in Cyprus

Abstract. Soil and biological soil crusts can emit nitrous acid (HONO) and nitric oxide (NO). The terrestrial ground surface in arid and semiarid regions is anticipated to play an important role in the local atmospheric HONO budget, deemed to represent one of the unaccounted-for HONO sources frequently observed in field studies. In this study HONO and NO emissions from a representative variety of soil and biological soil crust samples from the Mediterranean island Cyprus were investigated under controlled laboratory conditions. A wide range of fluxes was observed, ranging from 0.6 to 264 ng m −2 s −1 HONO-N at optimal soil water content (20–30 % of water holding capacity, WHC). Maximum NO-N fluxes at this WHC were lower (0.8–121 ng m −2 s −1) . The highest emissions of both reactive nitrogen species were found from bare soil, followed by light and dark cyanobacteria-dominated biological soil crusts (biocrusts), correlating well with the sample nutrient levels (nitrite and nitrate). Extrapolations of lab-based HONO emission studies agree well with the unaccounted-for HONO source derived previously for the extensive CYPHEX field campaign, i.e., emissions from soil and biocrusts may essentially close the Cyprus HONO budget.
Experiential Avoidance in Civilian War Survivors With Current Versus Recovered Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Pilot Study

The present study investigated the role of experiential avoidance in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following war-related stress. Eighty-four civilian war survivors were assigned to one of three PTSD groups — current PTSD, recovered PTSD and non-PTSD. Groups were subsequently compared in regard to experiential avoidance. Results indicated significantly higher rates of experiential avoidance and psychological distress in the current PTSD group as compared with the recovered PTSD and non-PTSD groups. The recovered PTSD and non-PTSD groups did not significantly differ.
Karyotype Analysis of the New Catfish Mystus ngasep (Siluriformes: Bagridae) from Manipur, India

Karyotypic and cytogenetic characteristics of catfish Mystus ngasep, a new species of bagrid catfish described from the Northeast India, Manipur was studied for the first time by examining 200 metaphase spreads chromosome from the kidney cells of 25 healthy specimens. The diploid chromosome number of this species was 2n=56 and the total fundamental arm number was determined as NF=90. The karyotype consisted of 12 Metacentric (m), 22 Submetacentric (Sm), 8 Subtelocentric (St) and 14 Telocentric (t) chromosomes. The chromosome formula can be represented as 2n= 12m + 22Sm + 8St + 14t. No heteromorphic sex chromosomes were cytologically detected. Chromosome number, formula and karyotype of Mystus ngasep differentiate it from other closely related species. The largest chromosome in this species is a pair of metacentric chromosomes and the present study is the first report on the karyology of this particular species which will pave the way for the future studies on this line of karyology for this genus. Thus, this study is of importance in the analysis of karyotypic evolutionary trends, classification and taxonomy of the genus Mystus and better understanding of the karyotype diversity and chromosome evolution processes.
An Example from the Rural Areas of Turkey: Women Breast Cancer Risk Levels and Application and Knowledge Regarding Early Diagnosis-Scan of Breast Cancer.

Objective This research has been conducted for the purpose of determining the cancer risk levels of women living in a small village of in Saraycık village of Ankara and their knowledge and application of breast cancer early diagnose-scan methods. Materials and Methods 317 women were taken as examples for the study. Data were collected by giving survey forms to women and conducting face-to-face interviews. In determining breast cancer risk, "the form to determine the breast cancer risk" has been used. For breast cancer informational questions, one point has been given for each correct answer. In evaluating the data, number, percentage calculations, average and standard deviation, Mann-Whitney U (MU), Kruskal-Wallis (KW), One-way analysis of variance (F) independent sample T (t) tests have been used. Results It has been found that breast cancer risk is low, the knowledge level about cancer early recognition methods are medium among the women. It has been determined that 74.4% women didn't perform breast self-examination. 89.6% of women don't have mammography taken and 88.6% don't have their breast examined by health personnel. Conclusion In our study, it has been found that the risk levels of women are low, their knowledge about early diagnosis and cure are at a medium level and their use of these methods are inadequate. For this reason, we suggest that responsibility of healthcare professionals have to be increased in determining breast cancer risk among women and education and advisory services for this subject to be offered.
Aligning supplier evaluation with manufacturing competitive priorities. Results of an international survey in manufacturing and assembly industries

The aim of our research is to investigate a company’s purchasing and manufacturing competitive priorities jointly in order to uncover any relationships between them and also their effect on the supply chain tools implemented by the company. We assume that the supplier selection criteria of the companies reflect the true goals of the purchasing function and we take the purchasing function’s point of view to examine the aforementioned relationships. We use a multinational database for our empirical analysis which contains almost 700 companies from 20 countries and data that were acquired in 2009. We identified four different clusters which reflect a different level of supply chain tool implementation.
Study habit and its impact on secondary school students academic performance in biology in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja

Study habits is how one studies. That is, the habits which students form during their school years. Without good study habits, a student cannot succeed. Thus, this study investigated the impact of study habits on secondary school students’ academic performance in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The study was guided by one null hypothesis. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design as its plan. The sample of the study constituted of 1050 senior secondary school students drawn from the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The instrument used for data collection was questionnaire. Chi-square was used for data analysis. The finding of the study revealed that there is significant relationship between study habits and students’ academic performance. It was recommended that teachers and school guidance counselors should collaboratively guide students on how to develop good study habits; thereby enhancing their academic success. Key words: Habits, study habits, biology, impact and academic performance.
Efficient transmission of multicast MAP in the IEEE 802.16e

The IEEE 802.16e suggests the use of multicast sub-MAPs whose messages are differently encoded according to the operating condition. In this case, it is desired for the base station to properly choose a modulation and coding set (MCS) associated with operating condition. In this paper, we consider the use of an adaptive modulation coding (AMC) scheme for the multicast sub-MAP that achieves the same MAP coverage as the broadcast MAP while minimizing the signaling overhead. We consider the adjustment of the threshold for the AMC according to the channel condition without explicit information on the channel condition, significantly reducing the amount of the signaling overhead. Simulation results show that when it is applied to voice-over-IP (VoIP) services, the proposed scheme can enhance the VoIP capacity.
Liposome-Mediated Immunosuppression Plays an Instrumental Role in the Development of “Humanized Mouse” to Study Plasmodium falciparum

The material world has been getting prone toward infectious diseases, and therefore novel strategies should be devised to treat chronic infectious disorders. The transla tional biomedical research scientists made early attempts to develop mouse-human chimera (humanized mouse) through the reconstitution of immunodeficient mouse with engraftment of human cells and tissues. Although the humanized mouse proved to be an effective tool in understanding various diseases such as human malaria and hepatitis, however, drug administration, retention capacity of the administered drug, toxicity, and ethical constraints are some of the major issues and need to be objectively addressed. The “humanization” of immunodeficient mouse needs pharmacological immunomodulatory reagents to control the excessively recruited cells of monocyte-macrophage lineage. Therefore, administration of liposome loaded with hydropho - bic drug (clodronate) to induce selective apoptosis through “suicidal approach” in myeloid cells plays an instrumental role for controlling residual nonadaptive immune response of the host. Liposomes are spherical and hollow—structures consisting of lipid bilayer—and are used for the delivery of drug and vaccine candidates. The surface- engineered liposomes (ligand anchored) are used for targeted and controlled delivery. Clodronate-loaded liposomes play a pivotal role in developing humanized mouse. This mouse holds relevance to study pathophysiology and immunopathology of human malaria parasite, P. falciparum . The liposomal delivery of clodronate administered in immunodeficient mice to modulate their innate immune system is an amenable strategy with the minimal/acceptable range of systemic toxicity. enzymes in an animal model due to electrostatic stabilization.
The completeness and compactness of a three-valued first-order logic

The strong completeness and the compactness of a three-valued first order predicate calculus with two distinguished truth-values are obtained. The system was introduced in Sur un prcb leme de Jaskowski, I . M.L. D. 'Ottaviano and N.C. A. da Costa, C.R. Acad.Sc. Paris 270A (1970) , pp.1349-1353, and has several applications, especially in paraconsistent logics.
Currency Crises During the Great Recession: Is this Time Different?

During the 2007-2009 financial crisis the foreign exchange market was characterized by large volatility and wide currency swings. In this paper we evaluate whether during the period of the Great Recession there has been a structural break in the relationship between fundamentals and exchange rates within an early-warning framework. This is done by extending the original data set by Kaminsky and Reinhart (1999) and including not only the most recent period, but also 17 new countries. Our analysis considers two variations of the original early-warning system. First, we propose two new methods to obtain the probability distribution of the early-warning indicator (conditional on the occurrence of a crisis) – one fully parametric and one based on a novel distribution-free semi-parametric approach. Second, we compare the original early-warning indicator with a core indicator that includes only “pseudo-financial variables” (domestic credit/GDP, the real exchange rate, international reserves and the real interest-rate differential) and we evaluate their performance not only for currency crises during the Great Recession, but also for the Asian Crisis. All tests make us conclude that “this time is different”, i.e. early-warning systems based on traditional macroeconomic variables have not only failed to forecast currency crises during the Great Recession, but have also significantly worsened with respect to the period of the Asian crisis.
CAN BOARD MECHANISM AFFECT THE FIRM VALUE IN PAKISTAN

Corporate governance is, undoubtedly, extremely essential for the performance of the organizations. The structure of corporate ownership has significant impact on the external as well as internal performance factors of firms. The relationship between corporate governance indicators and firm performance has been extensively investigated; however, a little work has been done on how the structure of board can add value to the firm. This paper sheds light on the relationship of some aspects of board structure like board size, board composition, and CEO duality with the performance variables 7RELQ∂V�4�DQG�5HWXUQRQ�$VVHWV��52$��E\�XVLQJDVDPSOHRI����IL UPVRIFHPHQWDQGVXJDUVHFWRUVRI� Pakistan for a period of 2005-2007. The results indicate that the firms perform better with moderate board size and the performance is adversely affected if CEO also acts as chairperson of board of directors whereas the external directors can play a positive role for firm performance in Pakistan.
Influence of flexibility in the execution of movements in rhythmic gymnastics

The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between flexibility and execution/validation of movements that are characteristic of the rhythmic gymnastics, using both kinematics and the code of points to assess the importance of this physical ability in the practices of this sport. The study has a descriptive exploratory nature, and it was carried out by choosing 20 gymnasts from two teams of rhythmic gymnastics from the state of Parana. Kinematics was used to collect data by relating it to the plasticity of the gymnastics movements. There is an association between the high level of flexibility and the skill of the athletes, regardless their category. Therefore, this study may estimulate further research of its subject, and will contribute to highlight the importance of the flexibility training in rhythmic gymnastics.
Adjunctive Intravitreal Triamcinolone Acetonide Injection at the End of a Sutureless Phacovitrectomy for Diabetic Vitreous Hemorrhage

Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the visual outcome, clinical outcome and complications of intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (IVT) injections at the end of a sutureless 23 G phacovitrectomy in diabetic patients with vitreous hemorrhage. Methods: This is a prospective comparative case study comprising 22 eyes that underwent a 23 G sutureless phacovitrectomy for diabetic vitreous hemorrhage (VH) with or without tractional retinal detachment (TRD). An IVT (4 mg/0.1 ml) injection was performed on 11 eyes at the end of the vitrectomy, and no injection was administered in 11 eyes. The main outcome measures included best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), intraocular pressure (IOP), and incidence of postoperative VH and reoperation in patients with at least three months of follow-up. Results: Early postoperative VH within one month occurred in (9.1%) of the IVT group and in (27.27%) of the control group. The rate of early postoperative VH was significantly reduced in the IVT group compared to the control group (p=0.006). Late postoperative VH after one month occurred in (18.18%) of the IVT group and in (27.27%) of the control group. No difference was noticed between the two groups (p=0.341). No difference in BCVA was noticed between the two groups at three ms (p>0.05). In the IVT group, The IOP on postoperative day 1 was higher than preoperative IOP (p=0.003). No significant difference in the rate of reoperation was noted between the two groups (p=0.285). Conclusions: Adjunctive IVT injections in diabetic phacovitrectomy reduced early postoperative VH; however, it did not affect the final visual outcome.