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Heterosis and combining abilities of 10 supersweet corn lines adapted to the humid tropics (Heterosis dan keupayaan bergabung bagi 10 titisan jagung manis yang disesuaikan dengan kawasan tropika lembap)

Kacukan dialel 10 titisan induk jagung manis Thai Supersweet (TSS), tidak termasuk kacukan salingan dan induk, telah dianalisis bagi hasil tongkol basah, daun kulit pembalut, kadar penyakit, ketinggian pokok dan tongkol serta aspek tongkol. Perbezaan yang sangat ketara didapati dalam keupayaan bergabung am (GCA) dan keupayaan bergabung khusus (SCA) untuk daun kulit pembalut, kadar penyakit serta ketinggian pokok dan tongkol. Keupayaan bergabung am juga sangatlah ketara bagi aspek tongkol, manakala kesan SCA juga sangat ketara untuk hasil tongkol basah. Perbandingan nilai relatif kesan GCA dan kesan SCA menunjukkan nisbah nilai jumlah ganda dua GCA/SCA yang tinggi bagi kebanyakan ciri yang diselidiki melainkan hasil tongkol basah. Ini menunjukkan pentingnya gen tambah bagi kebanyakan ciri ini. Tambahan pula, enam gabungan hibrid F 1 menunjukkan kesan SCA yang amat ketara untuk hasil. Oleh yang demikian, gabungan ini merupakan gabungan yang terbaik untuk memajukan hibrid antara titisan.
One Step at a Time : Does Gradualism Build Coordination ? *

This study investigates a potential mechanism to promote coordination. With theoretical guidance using a belief-based learning model with level-k thinking, we conduct a multiple-period, binary-choice, and weakest-link coordination experiment in the laboratory to study the effect of gradualism – increasing the required levels (“stakes”) of contributions slowly over time rather than requiring a high level of contribution immediately – on group coordination performances in high-stake projects. We randomly assign subjects to three treatments: starting and continuing at a high stake, starting at a low stake but jumping to a high stake after a few periods, as well as starting at a low stake and gradually increasing the stakes over time (the Gradualism treatment). We find that groups coordinate most successfully with high stakes in the Gradualism treatment relative to the other two treatments. We also find evidence that supports the belief-based learning model. These findings point to a simple mechanism for promoting successful voluntary coordination when other mechanisms, such as communication and information feedback, are absent or limited. JEL Classifications: C91; C92; D03; D71; D81; H41
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Date of Publication: 06 November 2018 This study was designed to find the frequency of different abnormalities that can be observed in the results of thyroid function tests in patients with chronic renal failure, who are on hemodialysis, to assess the effect of having chronic renal failure on these frequencies, and to assess effect of age, duration of chronic renal failure, total serum protein level and serum albumin level of the results of thyroid function tests in patients with chronic renal failure, who are on hemodialysis. So that 35 patients with chronic renal failure and on hemodialysis had been randomly selected from those who attended the hemodialysis unit at Al-Yarmouk Teaching Hospital during the period from July 2016 to February 2017. Age and sex matched control had been selected randomly (35 patients). detailed questionnaire had been applied containing information about the personal information and risk factors. All of the patients investigated for thyroid function tests and total serum protein and serum albumin levels. This study had shown there is general tendency of all thyroid function tests to be low but with the normal range, this tendency had been shown according to age, duration of chronic renal failure, level of serum albumin and total serum protein. Lower T3 levels are associated statistically with older age, and lower serum albumin levels. Lower TSH is associated with older age and higher total serum protein levels. K e y w o r d s
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Sweitenia mycrophyllagum (Mahoganygum) from Nigeria was characterized using standard procedures. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray powdered diffractometry (XRDP), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) and 1D and 2D Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy were used to characterized the gum from S.mycrophylla. SEM analysis suggested the gum has irregular particle size. The XRPD pattern of the gum showed no sharp peak which shows a completely armophous structure. FTIR spectrum showed band characteristics of O-H(3650-3500 cm), C-O-C (1632 cm), -COO (1429 cm) groups that are present in the structure of polysaccharide. NMR spectroscopy revealed that the gum is a galactomannan type polysaccharide which contains α-D galactopyranosyl unit linked to β-D-mannopyranosyl Unit at 0-6 with mannose/galactose ratio of 2.60 :1.20. Due to its mannose/galactose ratio, Sweitenia mycrophylla galactomannan could be a useful polysaccharide for food and pharmaceutical industry.
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This study aimed to evaluate the anti-diabetic effects of aqueous extract of karela fruits and camel milk compared to dibenol on the streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetic rats by assaying liver and kidney functions. Forty-two male albino rats were divided into 7 equal groups. Group I were given normal feed and water, groups II and III received orally (75 ml/rat/day) camel milk and extract of karela (800 mg/kg) respectively. Intraperitoneal injection of STZ (60 mg/kg) was used for inducing diabetes mellitus in groups IV, V, VI and VII. Groups V, VI and VII treated orally with dibenol (5mg/kg), camel milk and extract of karela respectively for 30 days. Blood glucose levels for each rat were determined before STZ dosing and after 3, 10, 30 days of administration. Blood samples were collected at the end of the experiment for estimation blood glucose concentration as well as kidney and liver functions parameters. The glucose level was decreased in rats treated with aqueous extract of karela or camel milk. Moreover, the ALT, AST, ALP enzymes, urea, creatinine and uric acid were decreased. It could be concluded that either karela or camel milk have antihyperglycemic effects and may be used to manage diabetes mellitus. Accepted: 11 October 2016 Available Online: 06 November 2016
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Article Info Thirty-three accessions and three released varieties of black cumin genotypes were field evaluated at Debre Zeit Agricultural Research Center during 2015 main season using 6x6 simple lattice Design. The objectives were to assess the genetic variability, correlation coefficients of yield and its component traits into direct and indirect effects through path analysis. Analysis of variance showed significant differences among accessions for most of the traits, Partitioning the total variation revealed that, the genotypic coefficients of variation (GCV) was high for seed yield per plot. On the other hand, phenotypic coefficients of variation (PCV) were high for seed yield per plot and seed yield per plant. High broad sense heritability was not associated with high genetic advance for all characters under consideration. Although, moderate heritability and high genetic advance was obtained for flower duration and seed yield per plot. The phenotypic correlation was positive and significant for seed yield per plant with plant height, biomass per plot, seed yield per plot, days to maturity and harvest index. The genotypic correlation was positive and significant for yield per plant with days to maturity, plant height, biomass per plot, thousand seeds weight, and harvest index. Path coefficient analysis indicated that biomass per plot, days to 50% flowering, days to maturity, plant height, number of locules, harvest index, and seed yield per plant revealed positive direct effect on seed yield. In contrast, days to first flowering, flower duration and thousand seeds weight had negative direct effects on seed yield. Thus, there is enormous opportunity to use the existing accessions for direct selection as well as using distant parents for crossing purposes to improve specific traits. Accepted: 18 October 2018 Available Online: 20 November 2018
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This work was carried out on lactating goats to investigate the effect of replacing concentrate feed mixture (CFM) protein by some types of silages on milk production, feed conversion efficiency and some metabolic parameters as well as economic efficiency. Twenty eight dairy Zaraibi goats were divided into 4 groups (7 does each). Treatments tested were 40% CFM + 60% maize silage (G1), 30% CFM + 70% mixture silage (50% maize + 50% sesbania) (G2), 30% CFM +70% mixture silage (50% maize +50% kochia) (G3) and 30% CFM +70% mixture silage (50% sesbania + 50% kochia) (G4). The feeding trails lasted 16 weeks. In addition, twelve adult Zaraibi males (each 3 males were fed one of the tested 4 diets) were used in digestion trails to evaluate the feeding values of the experimental rations. The obtained results showed that the contents of crude protein (CP), acid detergent fiber (ADF) and cellulose were decreased with maize silage compared with the other types of silage mixtures. Meanwhile, the highest values of ether extract (EE), nitrogen free extract (NFE) and hemicellulose were recorded with maize silage. The minerals analysis indicated also that Ca, Mg, K and Mn contents were higher, while Zn and Cu were markedly lower in maize silage than the three silage mixtures. The obtained data indicated that the digestion coefficients of all nutrients and DCP were decreased with control group (G1) compared with the three tested rations and differences were significant in DCP only. Ruminal pH values were not significantly affected by treatments. While ammonia–N and microbial protein concentrations tended to be higher with silage mixtures compared with control group and the differences were significant at 3 and 6 hrs postfeeding. Also, ruminal TVF , s concentrations post–feeding were significantly affected by tested rations and the highest values were recorded with G2. Concerning blood profile, the obtained data showed that the tested rations positively affected some hematological parameters such as Hb, RBC’s, MCHC and lymphocytes. Moreover, serum globulin, total protein and phosphorus were higher, while ALT activity was lower in all tested groups than the control group. As for milk production, the results indicated that the highest yield was recorded with G2 followed by G3 then G4, while the lowest with G1 and the differences were significant. It is interesting to note a negative relationship between SCC and milk yield. The effect of experimental rations on milk constituents and milk quality Accepted: 20 September 2017 Available Online: 06 October 2017
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Present study provides the comprehensive list of invasive alien plants of Soor Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, Keetham, Agra. In study area total of 76 species under 67 genera and 35 families have been found as invasive alien plant. Of total only 09 species have been found introduced intentionally, while the other species introduced unintentionally. In terms of nativity the majority of invasive plants reported from American continent (61%). The life form category shows that 56 species are herbs, 11 species of shrubs, 4 species of climbers, 4 species of trees and only one liana species. The invasive alien species possess serious threat to local biodiversity, effects crop production and human health. Therefore systematic study about the invasive plant species is required. Accepted: 04 March 2016 Available Online: 06 March 2016
Temporal Changes in Coal-bearing Depositional Sequences (Lower and Middle Pennsylvanian) of the Central Appalachian Basin, U.S.A.

Middle Pennsylvanian coal-measure sequences of the eastern Kentucky coal field, central Appalachian basin, occur in ordered groupings of five to six fourth-order coal-clastic cycles, between third-order marine flooding surfaces. Lower Pennsylvanian coal measures also are present, but are laterally truncated by at least four, 60–80-km (37–50-mi)-wide belts of quartz-pebble-bearing quartzarenites that were deposited in a longitudinal drainage system. Successive quartzarenite belts are truncated updip by the next youngest belt. Each belt consists of at least a pair of vertically stacked, composite sandstones separated by a coal bed and estuarine or marine shale facies. Although less marine than their middle Pennsylvanian counterparts, the base of these lower Pennsylvanian midformation shales also represents marine flooding surfaces, or the updip equivalents of flooding surfaces. Therefore, lower Pennsylvanian third-order genetic sequences can be defined that include both marginward quartzarenites and basinward coal-measure facies.Changes in foreland-basin subsidence, sedimentation patterns, climate, and marine influences affected depositional sequences from the early to middle Pennsylvanian. The westward shift of the longitudinal drainage belt was accompanied by a westward shift in basinward coal measures, resulting in increasingly more extensive coals with time. Increasing expanse and uniformity of coal measures was accompanied by decreasing foreland accommodation. In each third-order sequence, the greatest accommodation appears to occur in the regressive parts of the brackish to marine shales that bound each sequence. The greatest spatial changes in sequence thickness occur across the northern hinge line of the basin and along the basinward limit of successive quartzarenite belts. Foreland-basin subsidence influenced the stacking of successive lower Pennsylvanian quartzarenites, the westward overlap of successive quartzarenite belts, basinward increases in the number of coal beds, development of coal zones in third-order sequences, and basinward increases in the thickness of coal beds.
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The present investigation was carried out to compare the effect of vermicompost prepared from lead phytoremediated aquatic weeds and naturally reared aquatic weeds on the growth and yield of green gram [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] under potted conditions in the Botanical garden of Utkal University. Vermicompost was prepared from cow-dung and aquatic weeds namely Azolla microphylla, Pistia stratiotes, Salvinia cucullata and Salvinia molesta by using earthworms (Perionyx excavatus). The pot experiment was conducted with nine treatments each having three replicates i.e. control (C), Azolla vermicompost (AV), treated Azolla vermicompost (TAV), Pistia vermicompost (PV), treated Pistia vermicompost (TPV), Salvinia cucullata vermicompost (S.cuV), treated Salvinia cucullata vermicompost (TS.cuV), Salvinia molesta vermicompost (S.mV), treated Salvinia molesta vermicompost (TS.mV). The test aquatic plants were used for phytoremediation with 50 ppm Pb (NO3)2 solution. The results of the present experiment indicated a significant variation in plant growth and yield of green gram, physico-chemical properties and heavy metal (Pb) content of different vermicompost samples. The Pb concentration in the vermicompost samples were found within the permissible limit i.e. below 100 mg/kg. The highest bioaccumulation of Pb was observed in treated Azolla-vermicompost sample (98.9mg/kg) and lowest in non-treated Pistia-vermicompost (8.10mg/kg). The significant variation in the growth parameters of the test crop such as plant height, number of shoots and root branches, number of leaves and flowers per plant, number of pods per plant, pod length as well as number of root nodules per plant were recorded on 15 day, 30 day, 45 day and 60 day of sowing seeds. The maximum value of growth parameters was claimed when grown with amendments of AV followed by PV and SV. Compared to other treatments, Azolla vemicomposting (AV) was proved to be the best one for the test crop under study. Analysis of biochemical properties of the prepared vermicomposts revealed that they can play a major role in the growth and development of green gram. The present investigation also confirmed the process of conversion of phytoremediated aquatic weed biomass into vermicompost thereby indicating their ability for an ecofriendly technology in sustainable agriculture. The study also revealed the way for management of the rapid growth of aquatic weeds by utilizing them for bioremediation as well as the production of vermicomposts. Accepted: 14 June 2016 Available Online: 06 July 2016
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Article Info The aim of this work was to demonstrate the existence of a diverse necrophagous entomological fauna and the order in which these insects appear to colonize a decaying corpse in the open air in the southern forest zone of Côte d’Ivoire. At the three sites selected in the city of Abidjan, Calliphoridae Diptera (1058±129.73 individuals trapped), Sarcophagidae (317.33±14.38) and Muscidae (152.33±11.46), occurring between the 1st and 14th post mortem days, were the first group of insects that colonized the exposed pig carcasses. Between the 14th and the 28th day post mortem, a second group mainly composed of Piophilidae Diptera (767±87.30 individuals harvested) and Coleoptera belonging to the Cleridae (803.33±73.64) and Histeridae families(15.67±1.85), appeared. The family of Stratiomyidae (339.67±49.76 individuals trapped) occurred between the 35th and 42nd post mortem days. These formed with the Piophilidae and the Cleridae, the third group that stayed until the 91st day post mortem. During the advanced decomposition phase, the Coleoptera Dermestidae, Tenebrionidae and Trogiidae appeared. They were added to the necrophagous insects of the third group to constitute the fourth group.The identification of the necrophagous Diptera trapped, made it possible to note the preponderance of the genera Piophila spp. and Chrysomya spp. They represented for 29.12% and 26.57% respectively of the total number of Diptera trapped. The least represented genera were Musca spp. and Calliphora spp. with 5.78% and 3.45% of the total number of Diptera harvested. For Coleoptera, the Cleridae family was the most represented with 91.01% of the total number of individuals harvested at the three sites.As part of an entomological assessment to date a death, these first results give an overview of the entomological fauna existing in the Guinean zone of Côte d'Ivoire and the way it gradually colonizes, a corpse exposed to the outdoors. Accepted: 22 June 2017 Available Online: 20 July 2017
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk stratification and management in type 2 diabetes: review of recent evidence-based guidelines

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Accordingly, several scientific societies have released clinical practice guidelines to assist health professionals in ASCVD risk management in patients with T2DM. However, some recommendations differ from each other, contributing to uncertainty about the optimal clinical management of patients with T2DM and established ASCVD or at high risk for ASCVD. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to discuss recent evidence-based guidelines on ASCVD risk stratification and prevention in patients with T2DM, in terms of disparities and similarities. To close the gap between different guidelines, a multidisciplinary approach involving general practitioners, endocrinologists, and cardiologists may enhance the coordination of diagnosis, therapy, and long-term follow-up of ASCVD in patients with T2DM.
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Impact of Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes on Prognosis and Outcomes With Early Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in the COURAGE ( Clinical Outcomes Utilizing Revascularization and Aggressive Drug Evaluation ) Trial

David J. Maron, MD,* William E. Boden, MD,† John A. Spertus, MD, MPH,§ Pamela M. Hartigan, PHD,¶ G. B. John Mancini, MD,** Steven P. Sedlis, MD,‡ William J. Kostuk, MD,†† Bernard R. Chaitman, MD, Leslee J. Shaw, PHD,§§ Daniel S. Berman, MD, Marcin Dada, MD,# Koon K. Teo, MB, BCH, PHD,‡‡ William S. Weintraub, MD,¶¶ Robert A. O’Rourke, MD,## for the COURAGE Trial Research Group Nashville, Tennessee; Buffalo and New York, New York; Kansas City and St. Louis, Missouri; West Haven and Hartford, Connecticut; Vancouver, British Columbia, and London and Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Atlanta, Georgia; Los Angeles, California; Newark, Delaware; and San Antonio, Texas
One Size Fits All ? The effects of teacher cognitive and non-cognitive abilities on student achievement

That teachers are increasingly being drawn from the lower part of the ability distribution has been documented for several countries. If this is a cause for concern crucially depends on how these abilities affect student performance; a relation yet to be fully appreciated. In this paper, we directly relate detailed information on their cognitive abilities and non-cognitive social interactive ability from military draft records in Sweden to teacher performance. Using a unique database matching individual teachers to individual students, we find that teachers’ social interactive ability has a positive effect on student performance, while no such average effect can be found for teachers’ cognitive abilities. The social interactive ability is particularly important for lower achieving students, while the reverse holds for cognitive abilities. In fact, while high-performing students benefit from high-cognitive teachers, being matched to such a teacher can even be detrimental to their lower performing peers. a The paper was previously circulated under the title “Are smart teachers better? ” We have benefited from discussions with Peter Fredriksson, Per Johansson, Victor Lavy, Mikael Lindahl, Erik Lindqvist, Oskar Nordström-Skans, Per Pettersson-Lidbom, Björn Öckert, and seminar participants at the Institute for Labour Market Policy Evaluation (IFAU), the Institute for Social Research (SOFI), and the Research Institute for Industrial Economics (IFN). We are very grateful various people in the municipal administration in Linköping, Göteborg, Stockholm, Malmö, Uppsala, Örebro, Halmstad, Västerås and Jönköping who have been instrumental by making their school records available. We are also grateful the Swedish National Service Administration and the Swedish War Archive for providing us with making military draft data. Staffan Brantingson at Statistics Sweden has provided services beyond the call of duty. This project is partly funded by IFAU. b IFAU, P.O. Box 513, SE-75120 Uppsala, email: erik.gronqvist@ifau.uu. se c Department of Economics, Stockholm University, IFN and CEPR, SE-106 91 Stockholm, email: jonas.vlachos@ne.su. se Work in progress do not quote IFAU – One Size Fits All? The effects of teacher cognitive and non-cognitive abilities on student achievement 2