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Fabrication of Hybrid Polymer Solar Cells By Inverted Structure Based on P3HT:PCBM Active Layer

Hybrid polymer solar cell has privilege than its conventional structure, where it usually has structure of (ITO/PEDOT:PSS/Active Layer/Al). In humid environment the PEDOT:PSS will absorb water and hence can easily etch the ITO. Therefore it is necessary to use an alternative method to avoid this drawback and obtain more stable polymer solar cells, namely by using hybrid polymer solar cells structure with an inverted device architecture from the conventional, by reversing the nature of charge collection. In this paper we report the results of the fabrication of inverted bulk heterojunction polymer solar cells based on P3HT:PCBM as active layer, utilizing ZnO interlayer as buffer layer between the ITO and active layer with a stacked structure of ITO/ZnO/P3HT:PCBM/PEDOT:PSS/Ag. The ZnO interlayer is formed through short route, i.e. by dissolving ZnO nanoparticles powder in chloroform-methanol solvent blend rather than by sol-gel process. Based on the measurement results on electrical characteristics of inverted polymer solar cells under 500 W/m2 illumination and AM 1.5 direct filter at room temperature, cell with annealing process of active layer at 110 °C for 10 minutes results in higher cell performance than without annealing, with an open-circuit voltage of 0.21 volt, a short-circuit current density of 1.33 mA/cm2 , a fill factor of 43.1%, and a power conversion efficiency of 0.22%. The low cell’s performance is caused by very rough surface of ZnO interlayer.
Cellular Location and Concentration of Leghaemoglobin in Soybean Root Nodules

The reaction of leghaemoglobin (Lb) with oxidized 3,3'-diaminobenzidine has been used to demonstrate the localization of this haemoprotein within the membrane envelopes surrounding the bacteroids in soybean root nodule cells. In fresh tissue sections mounted in a modified Honda medium, the reagent stained the envelope contents a brick-red colour.
Global Economy Journal

In this study, we attempt to provide underlying theoretical and empirical explanations for exchange rate appreciation due to foreign capital influx and aggregate demand conditions in the BRICS economies. The empirical analysis is based on a panel dataset of BRICS countries over the time period 1992–2013 to substantiate our theoretical findings. For panel co-integration, Pedroni and Johansen-Fisher panel co-integration tests are conducted to compare co-integration among panel countries. We also analyze the results from Dumitrescu-Hurlin panel causality test among variables and use Granger Causality to test for the causal patterns in each of the individual countries. Our findings showed that the exchange rate volatility is directly affected by the flows of FDI, GDP per capita, Capital formulation and House hold consumption. The results have profound implications in terms of exchange rate stability in the BRICS countries and associated risks.
High sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) level and lipid profiles of healthy volunteers with prehypertension

Coronary atherosclerosis still represents one of the main causes of death. Efficacious prevention should focus on early control of cardiovascular risk factors, including lipid profiles, which unable detect on sub-clinical cases. High-sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) can prove to be an early cardiac risk predictor. Aims of this study were to compare hs-CRP levels between healthy volunteer with normal blood pressure and those with prehypertension, and to use hs-CRP levels along with other risks to be a cardiac risk predictor. Cross sectional study was done for 6 months duration from January to June 2013 at Kudjab Hospital located in Udonthani province, Thailand. Forty (40) healthy volunteers with pre-hypertension and other 40 volunteers with normal blood pressure were joined in this study. Both groups were similar in the age range and sex. Twelve-hour fasting blood samples were collected from all the participants. Serum was assayed for hs-CRP and lipid profile. All the parameters were statistically significant difference (P<0.001). hs-CRP levels (6.27±7.8 mg/l) was elevated among prehypertension. Odd ratio of hs-CRP for pre-hypertension was 15.45, whereas odd ratio of lipid profiles for prehypertension prediction was only 1.69. However, hs-CRP and lipid profiles were significance related to prehypertension (P<0.001). hs-CRP is early cardiac risk predictor even with normal lipid profile and can help measure additional risk especially subclinical people such as prehypertension.
Cross-sectional volatility index as a proxy for the VIX in an Asian market

We present a cross-sectional volatility index (CSV) applied to an Asian market as an alternative to the VIX. One problem with the construction of a VIX-styled index is that it depends on the price of calls and puts, however, the CSV index may be applied to measure the volatility when no derivatives market exists. We formulate this volatility index based on observable and model-free volatility measures. We provide a statistical argument to support that an equally weighted measure of average idiosyncratic variance would forecast market return and show that this measure displays a sizable correlation with economic uncertainty.
On spherical classes in $H_*QX$

We give an upper bound on the set of spherical classes in $H_*QX$ when $X = P,S^1$. This is related to the Curtis conjecture on spherical classes in $H_*Q_0S^0$. The results also provide some control over the bordism classes on of immersions when $X$ is a Thom complex.
Features of highly structured equatorial plasma irregularities deduced from CHAMP observations

Abstract. In this study five years of CHAMP (Challenging Mini-satellite Payload) fluxgate magnetometer (FGM) data is used to investigate the characteristics of Equatorial Plasma Bubbles (EPBs). We filtered the FGM data by using band-passes with four different cut-off periods to get the EPBs with different maximum spatial scale sizes in the meridional plane ranging from 76–608 km. Associated with the EPB observations at about 400 km, the typical altitude of CHAMP during the year 2000–2005, we also investigate the post-sunset equatorial vertical plasma drift data from ROCSAT-1 (Republic of China Satellite 1). Since the height of the F-layer is highly correlated with the vertical plasma drift and solar flux, we sorted the ROCSAT-1 data into different groups by F10.7. From the integrated vertical drift we have estimated the post-sunset uplift of the ionosphere. By comparing the properties of EPB occurrence for different scale sizes with the global distribution of plasma vertical uplift, we have found that EPBs reaching higher altitudes are more structured than those which are sampled by CHAMP near the top side of the depleted fluxtube. Such a result is in accord with 3-D model simulations (Aveiro and Hysell, 2010). Small-scale EPB structures are observed by CHAMP when the irregularities reach apex heights of 800 km and more. Such events are encountered primarily in the Brazilian sector during the months around November, when the post-sunset vertical plasma drift is high.
Association of Fusobacterium Isolation From Periodontal Pockets With Halitosis and the Related Risk Factors in Shiraz, Iran

Background: Over recent decades, halitosis has become a priority in oral hygiene maintenance. Bad breath is one of the primary reasons for referral to dentists in Iran. Although halitosis is mainly caused by endogenous factors such as microbial metabolism, it is a multifactorial condition. Objectives: This study aimed to identify the probable relationship of the presence of Fusobacterium species in periodontal pockets with halitosis and determine the risk factors for this condition. Patients and Methods: This case–control study included patients referred to a polyclinic in Shiraz, which is located in Fars province in the southwest of Iran. In total, 50 patients with halitosis confirmed by an organoleptic test and 50 patients without oral malodor were recruited. Samples were obtained from their periodontal pockets using absorbent paper points and cultured for characterization by biochemical tests. Results: In total, 26% (n = 13) and 8% (n = 4) samples were positive for Fusobacterium species in the halitosis and control groups, respectively, with F. nucleatum present in the greatest proportion in both groups. Halitophobia was significantly more frequent in the halitosis group than in the control group (P < 0.001). Sinusitis was the most common systemic disease. Moreover, the halitosis group patients exhibited a greater tendency to include curry powder, chili, and sausage in their diet compared with the control subjects (P < 0.05). Conclusions: The results of the present study suggest that the presence of Fusobacterium species in periodontal pockets is an important risk factor for halitosis.
The Multiple Benefits of the 2030 EU Energy Efficiency Potential

The implementation of energy efficiency improvement actions not only yields energy and greenhouse gas emission savings, but also leads to other multiple impacts such as air pollution reductions and subsequent health and eco-system effects, resource impacts, economic effects on labour markets, aggregate demand and energy prices or on energy security. While many of these impacts have been studied in previous research, this work quantifies them in one consistent framework based on a common underlying bottom-up funded energy efficiency scenario across the EU. These scenario data are used to quantify multiple impacts by energy efficiency improvement action and for all EU28 member states using existing approaches and partially further developing methodologies. Where possible, impacts are integrated into cost-benefit analyses. We find that with a conservative estimate, multiple impacts sum up to a size of at least 50% of energy cost savings, with substantial impacts coming from e.g., air pollution, energy poverty reduction and economic impacts.
HR 5907: Discovery of the most rapidly rotating magnetic early B-type star by the MiMeS Collaboration

We report the discovery and analysis of a very strong magnetic field in the rapidly rotating early B-type star HR 5907, based on observations obtained as part of the Magnetism in Massive Stars (MiMeS) project. We infer a rotation period of 0.508 276+0.000 015−0.000 012 d from photometric and Hα EW measurements, making this the shortest period, non-degenerate, magnetic massive star known to date. From the comparison of IUE UV and optical spectroscopy with LTE bruce/kylie models we find a solid-angle integrated, uniform black-body temperature of 17 000 ± 1000 K, a projected rotational velocity of 290 ± 10 km s−1, an equatorial radius of 3.1 ± 0.2 R⊙, a stellar mass of 5.5 ± 0.5 M⊙, and an inclination angle of the rotation axis to our line-of-sight of 70 ± 10°. Our measurements of the longitudinal magnetic field, which vary between −500 and −2000 G, phase coherently with the rotation period and imply a surface dipole field strength of ∼15.7 kG. On the other hand, from fits to mean Least-Squares Deconvolved Stokes V line profiles we infer a dipole field strength of ∼10.4 kG. This disagreement may result from a magnetic configuration more complex than our model, and/or from the non-uniform helium surface abundance distribution. In either case we obtain a magnetic obliquity nearly aligned with the rotation axis (). Our optical spectroscopy also shows weak variability in carbon, silicon and nitrogen lines. The emission variability in hydrogen Balmer and Paschen lines indicates the presence of a dense, highly structured magnetosphere, interpreted as a centrifugally supported, magnetically confined circumstellar disc.
HIV and State Failure: Is HIV a Security Risk?

There is a growing recognition that infectious diseases can easily spill across national borders and threaten global peace and stability. This has resulted in a change in focus from reduction in HIV/AIDS being a component of development to also being an important consideration for security. This paper explores the interlinkages between HIV and state failure by empirically testing for any direct impact of HIV on different indicators of state fragility. In general, we do not find any conclusive evidence of a direct impact of HIV on state fragility.
Isolation of Weissella strains as potent probiotics to improve antioxidant activity of salted squid by fermentation

The aim of this study was to enhance the antioxidant activity of salted squid by inoculation of two Weissella spp. strains (W. cibaria FB-069 and W. viridescens FB-077) isolated from traditional Korea salted squid. The safety and probiotic potential characteristics of these two strains were evaluated. The safety of these strains was analyzed based on hemolytic activity, mucin degradation, biogenic amino production, and resistance to antibiotics. These lactic acid bacteria showed probiotic potential, including resistance to gastrointestinal tract conditions, adhesion to Caco-2 cells, and aggregation. The low-salted squid fermented with Weissella strains had consistently higher antioxidant activity through changing their amino acid profiles. Therefore, W. cibaria FB-069 and W. viridescens FB-077 might be good candidates for fermentation of salted squid to develop functional food with enhanced health benefits.
Greasing the wheels? The effect of corruption in regulated manufacturing sectors of India

Abstract We investigate whether corruption “greases the wheels” of bureaucracies and enhances economic performance. Specifically, by taking advantage of variations in the timing of delicensing of three-digit manufacturing sectors in India and differences in the extent of corruption across regional states in India, we examine whether corruption has positive effects in regulated manufacturing sectors but not in unregulated manufacturing sectors. Our estimation results show that the marginal effects of corruption are significantly positive on both gross value added per worker and capital-to-labour ratio in regulated sectors. This result supports the “grease the wheels” hypothesis.
Evaluation of different sweet potato varieties for growth, quality and yield traits under chemical fertilizer and organic amendments in sandy ferralitic soils

Growth, quality and yield components of sweet potato ((Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. Var. Tib1, IRA1112 and Red tuber coat) were investigated under three fertilizer sources (inorganic-NPK (100 kg/ha), green manure (Eichhornia crassipes) or poultry manure at 12 t/ha, singly or in combination) with three replications. Application of E. crassipes and poultry manure fertilizers in combination significantly (P < 0.05) increased the shoot length, tuber yield, chlorophyll content and harvest index in all varieties. The highest plant dry weight (480.60 g/plant), shoot length (263.23 cm), number of leaves (75.33) and tuber yield (18.66 t/ha) harvested were found in Tib1 when plants were supplied with both E. crassipes and poultry manure; while the lowest plant dry weight (62.54 g/plant), shoot length (195.45 cm) and tuber yield (2.11 t/ha) were recorded in Red tuber coat when plants were enriched only with inorganic-NPK. Leaf protein content of sweet potato varieties was positively influenced by inorganic-NPK, E. crassipes and poultry manure, singly or in combined treatments compared to leaf lipid and carbohydrate contents. A combination of high-yielding sweet potato varieties (Tib1) and adequate use of E. crassipes and poultry manure, singly or in combination could enhance sweet potato growth performance in sandy ferralitic soils. Key words: Field performance, nutritional potential, soil amendments, fertilizer, Ipomoea batatas.
Attachment in relation to affect regulation and interpersonal functioning among substance use disorder in patients

Attachment theory has been conceptualised as an affect regulation theory, proposing that attachment is associated with the expression and recognition of emotions as well as interpersonal functioning. Previous research has reported affect regulation difficulties in substance use disorders and addiction has been considered an attachment disorder. However, scarce empirical research exists on the relationship of attachment in relation to affect regulation and interpersonal functioning in those with substance use problems. Thus, the objective of the present study was to investigate potential associations between attachment, negative mood regulation (NMR) expectancies, fear of intimacy and self-differentiation in substance abusers. The revised adult attachment scale (RAAS), the NMR expectancies scale, the fear of intimacy scale and the differentiation of self inventory were administered to a sample of 100 substance use disorder inpatients. Attachment accounted for significant variance in NMR expectancies and was also a strong predictor of fear of intimacy. The predictive utility of attachment also extended to self-differentiation, suggesting that attachment was strongly related to overall self-differentiation score, Emotional reactivity, Emotional cut-off and I position. These findings support attachment theory suggesting that attachment is associated with and predicts affect regulation abilities and difficulties in interpersonal functioning in a sample of substance use disorder inpatients. The inclusion and assessment of attachment appears to be important in the development of treatment programmes for substance abusing individuals.
A note on the distribution of the product of zero‐mean correlated normal random variables

The problem of finding an explicit formula for the probability density function of two zero‐mean correlated normal random variables dates back to 1936. Perhaps, surprisingly, this problem was not resolved until 2016. This is all the more surprising given that a very simple proof is available, which is the subject of this note; we identify the product of two zero‐mean correlated normal random variables as a variance‐gamma random variable, from which an explicit formula for the probability density function is immediate.
Do Stock Prices in Turkey Reflect Fundamental Information? A Firm-level Analysis

This paper investigates the correspondence between stock prices and firm fundamentals in Turkey. In pursuing our objective, we explore the relationship between firm-specific variation in stock returns and fundamentals in the context of a simple present value framework. We overcome the typical insufficiency of the spans of time-series accounting data in emerging market research, and the consequent loss of statistical testing power, by adopting a firm-level micro panel data approach. After properly accounting for unobserved heterogeneity, potential endogeneity bias and volatility persistence, we find that firm-specific variation of stock returns in Turkey is only weakly correlated with alternative proxies of firm-specific variation in firm fundamentals and that the relationship is not robust to the influence of control variables such as the firm size. Our findings are, therefore, consistent with the usual perception that stock prices in emerging markets contain little firm-specific information.
AFFILIATING WITH RAP MUSIC: POLITICAL RAP OR GANGSTA RAP?

Following the linguistic theory of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL), for this paper, I will describe the interpersonal mean ings expressed in the lyrics of polit ical rap and gangsta rap. Fro m SFL, I will apply Appraisal to a small corpus of 10 rap songs, comparing 5 political rap songs with 5 gangsta rap songs. Appraisal is a linguistic analytical framework designed to identify evaluation in language. Ult imately, I aim to apply Appraisal so as to describe the ways in which both political rap and gangsta rap actually 'promote' their respective themes, and in turn, hypothesise why it is that a white, suburban, middle-class youth audience seeks to affiliate with gangsta rap rather than political rap.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BONE DENSITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN POSTMENOPAUSAL

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A recent change in size distribution of blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) in the western part of the Gulf of Finland

We sampled blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) in 1992-1996 from mussel beds that com mon eiders (Somateria mollissima) preferentially use during foraging in the Hanko archipelago, Finland. We also compared our data with an earlier study carried out in the same area. We found a consistent trend towards decreasing mussel size; the proportion of larger mussels in the population has decreased significantly. Since blue mussels are an essential part of the Baltic ecosystem, a shift in mean mussel size may have impor tant consequences. A decrease in salinity during the last few decades may be the ulti mate reason for the observed changes, as salinity affects growth, maximum size and reproduction of mussels. We also suggest that selective eider predation may be of local importance.
Students’ virtual learning styles in an online context

The objectives of our research were, on the one hand, to identify students’ profiles that use virtual space in the online context and on the other hand, to verify if there were differences in those profiles, in terms of gender. Data collection was made through a questionnaire composed of 3 parts. The first concerned the identification of the sample. The second part contained questions to characterize the use made of the Internet. Finally, to identify the users’ profile of virtual learning space we applied the questionnaire of Style usage of Virtual Space which is composed by a set of 40 statements. Each subject should select those that best fit their situation. The questionnaire refers to 4 different styles. The collection of information was carried out online and the questionnaires were anonymous. The sample was a total of 62 distance-learning students. In terms of gender, 26% were male and 74% female. The average age is 38 years old. There were identified 4 styles of virtual learning space usage were identified and the results point out to the predominance of one of the styles – type A -, called participatory use style in virtual space. With regard to gender it was found a similar behaviour in men and women, not having been found significant differences. Knowing virtual learning space users’ profile is very relevant to help us understand the learning processes in these contexts. Furthermore, this knowledge provides us with the information required to structure the pedagogic context and the appropriateness of teaching methodologies.