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Association of biochemical characters on shoot and fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis Gn.) resistance in green fruited brinjal

The field experiment was conducted with thirty green brinjal varieties to identify biochemical characteristics of brinjal plants for their resistance against shoot and fruit borer infestation. Various biochemical parameters like total phenol, polyphenol oxidase, total sugars and solasodine were recorded from different genotypes used. Among the genotypes, ABSR-2 recorded the low total sugar content, high total phenols and polyphenol oxidase activity was resistant to the infestation of Leucinodes orbonalis. Whereas, the susceptible genotype IC 249344 showed the lowest polyphenol oxidase and solasodine content. Out of thirty green genotypes, ABSR-2 exhibited highly resistant to shoot and fruit borer. Hence, the breeders can utilize the above genotype for develop a new variety/hybrid with desirable resistance, high yield and quality through hybridization and selection. The association analysis carried out in this study revealed that fruit infestation percentage was significantly negative correlation with polyphenol oxidase (-0.68), solasodine (-0.43) and total phenol (-0.49) and positive correlation with total sugars (0.74). The present investigation provided precise information for the selection of important biochemical characters which may contribute more towards resistance to shoot and fruit borer.
EFFECT OF HOT HUMID AND WINTER SEASON ON CIRCULATORY CATECHOLAMINE, MILK COMPOSITION AND PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES IN COWS

Two sets of experiments were carried out on lactating crossbred cows during hot humid (HH) (temp. 2434°C, RH 98%)and winter season (temp.1.97-19.90°C, RH 60-70%). The cows were managed in a loose housing system and was producing milk yield of9.00 to 10.11kg /d. Samples of milk and blood were collected and the physiological responses were recorded at weekly interval in the morning and afternoon (interval). Maximum, minimum and dry and wet bulb temperatures were recorded in both the seasons. Temperature humidity index (THI)was significantly higher in hot-humid season (p<0.01) than the winter season.Higher THI score during HH season resulted in increasedcortisol leveland physiological responses(ST, RT, RR and PR) wasgreater (p<0.01) in comparison to winter season.Howeverepinephrine(E), nor-epinephrine (NE), glucose, NEFA, and milk composition was not influenced. Low THI score in winter season significantly (p<0.01) decreased plasma E, NEFA and increased NEconcentration howeverplasma cortisol, milk composition and physiological responseswere unaffected. Plasma E concentration was higher (P<0.01) in HH season while NE was more (P<0.01) in winter season. Plasma glucose concentration was significantly higher (p<0.01) in morning then in the afternoon in winter seasonbut was nonsignificant in HH season. The diurnal variation in morning and evening PR,RR,RT and ST was significant (P<0.01)in HH season and varied non-significantly in winter. It was concluded that increase or decrease in THI score significantly influence plasma NE and cortisol levels and are reliable marker of heat and cold stress in crossbred cows. Further THI score (>75) adversely influence physiological responses and milk composition inHH season.
USING MULTI CRITERIA DECISION MAKING APPROACHES FOR EVALUATING AND SELECTING WEBSITE: A LITERATURE REVIEW

The number of publications dedicated to website service quality evaluation and selection problem studieshas been increasedin recent years. Various decision making techniques and service quality factors have been proposed to solve the problem. Increasing usage of the Website for commercial purposes, an increase in customer expectations and competition for the assessment of changes in the web site rather than a single factor made to focus on many factors.This paper reviews the literature of the multi criteria decision making approaches for evaluating and selecting website. Related papers appearing in the international journals and papers presented at conferences 2005 provides a review of articles and papers about the factors used in evaluating the quality of website services and used in the selection of website reveals the multi making approach. This research helpsthe researchers and decision makers in applying the approaches effectively.
Antibiotic Susceptibility Profiles of Enteric Bacterial Isolates from Dumpsite Utisols and Water Sources in a Rural Community in Cross River State, Southern Nigeria

A survey was conducted to establish the effects of bacterial contamination from dumpsite effluents on utisol and water and the antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of the bacterial isolates. A total of 504 each of soil and water samples from different locations were sampled between the months of May and November, 2009. Proteus sp(70.24%), Pseudomonas sp(59.13%), Bacillus sp(58.33%), Escherichia coli (58.33%), Campylobacter sp(45.63%), Klebsiella sp(35.12%), Shigella sp(30.96%), Salmonella sp(27.98%), Aeromonas sp (27.98%) and Vibrio cholerae (10.91%) were isolated from polluted utisols, while Bacillus sp (86.51%), Pseudomonas sp (71.23%), Escherichia coli (60.71%), Aeromonas sp (52.58%), Salmonella sp (47.02%), Klebsiella (26.19%) and Vibrio cholerae (13.10%) were isolated from various water sources. The prevalence of the bacterial species in the two environmental sources differed significantly (P<0.05). All isolates were resistant to Gentamicin, Chloramphenicol and Amikacin, while low resistance values were recorded in Erythromycin (25%) and Nalidixic acid (37.50%). Adequate treatment of dumpsite effluents and the use of Erythromycin and Nalidixic acid as therapeutic measures are recommended to reduce possible health hazards. [Ikpeme Emmanuel, Nfongeh Joseph, Eja Matthew Egbebor, Etim Lawrence and Enyi-Idoh Kingsley. Antibiotic Susceptibility Profiles of Enteric Bacterial Isolates from Dumpsite Utisols and Water Sources in a Rural Community in Cross River State, Southern Nigeria. Nature and Science 2011;9(5):46-50]. (ISSN: 1545-0740). http://www.sciencepub. net.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTENSITY OF MARKET COMPETITION, ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY AND INTERACTIVE CONTROL SYSTEM ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE

The aim of this research is to investigate the relationship among intensity of market competition, advanced manufacturing technology, interactive control system and organizational performance of manufacturing companies in Central Java, Indonesia. The data were collected using a survey questionnaire distributed to financial administrators, financial controllers or accounting managers of manufacturing companies in Central Java. As many as 526 questionnaires were distributed and 145 of the potential participants refused to participate due to their tight schedule, and 384 answered the questionnaire but 19 of them did not meet the requirement; therefore, only data from respondents 365 were analyzed. The research employed SEM and used AMOS 19 Software. The findings showed that there was a positive relationship among intensity of market competition, advanced manufacturing technology and interactive control system and the relationship was significant. Besides, it was found that interactive control system and organizational performance also indicated a significant positive relation.
Alpha-cells: Its Role as the Islet Harmonizer

It has long been thought that the alpha cells and its secretory products play an important role solely in maintaining euglycemia and preventing hypoglycemia through a contradictory action to the B cell’s insulin. The α-cell function is tightly regulated by various physiological inputs including systemic energy status, central and autonomic nervous systems, and the endocrine system. It is also an important amino acid sensor, glucagon blockade suppresses hepatic amino acid catabolism and increases the serum amino acid level. In addition to those controllers, the intra-islet microenvironment, where α-cells are located, has been recently revealed to be important in the regulation of the various cellular secretory functions including the overlapping of glucagon and insulin secretion through a precise cell-cell crosstalk. Paracrine interactions between pancreatic islet cells have been proposed as a mechanism to regulate hormone secretion and glucose homeostasis, alpha and B cells are closely positioned on the sides of their blood supply where acetylcholine acts as the paracrine communicator of signals inside the islets. Recently, it has been demonstrated that blocking acetylcholine esterase increases insulin secretion. Moreover, it has also been suggested that glucagon is not exclusively a counter-regulatory hormone that elevates blood glucose levels, in contrast it can cause hypoglycemia conditioned by the presence of intact B cells and a functional GLP-1R (glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor). These data argue for glucagon agonism in modern management of T2DM. Alpha-cells also, have been shown to be able to trans-differentiate into β-cells only in the presence of insulin-positive cells with α-cell origin in the lineage tracing analyses, confirming the role of α-cells as a source of β-cell regeneration. The article reviews the updated knowledge about the functions of the alpha-cells and its role in the paracrine control of islet cell secretions and the future therapeutic potentials.
Pediatric Appendicitis

Acute appendicitis is the most common surgical emergency in children and adolescents. Although it is uncommon in preschool children, appendicitis may present at any age. The lifetime risk of developing appendicitis is 7% to 8%, with a peak incidence in the teenage years [1]. There are 250,000 cases in the United States annually and the majority occur in children with the ages between 6-10 years. Nearly one-third of children with appendicitis have perforation at the time of surgical treatment. It affects males more frequently than females with male predominance (M:F ratio 3:2). There is a seasonal variation in the occurrence of appendicitis so that presentation of appendicitis is increased in the summer months with perforated appendicitis occurring more frequently in the fall and winter [2]. Despite advances and innovations in fluid resuscitation and antibiotics, appendicitis especially in preschool children is still associated with significant morbidity even mortality.
Effect Of Foliar Application Of Nutrients on Growth of Soybean (Glycine Max (L) Merrill)

The present Investigation was carried outfor the “Effect of foiar application of nutrients on growth of soyabean” The experiment was conducted in randomized block design with three replications. The result of present investigation indicated that the growth of soybean significantly influenced with application of RDF and two spraying of urea (30 and 45DAS ) T6 followed by RDF and two spraying of KNO3 (30 and 45 DAS ) and RDF and two spraying of ZnSo4 (30 and 45 DAS ) over control and single spraying of these nutrients The growth parameters viz plant height no of branches, no of nodules, no of pods, was found to be superior in treatment T6 as compared to T8.Yield and quality of soybean significantly improves due to application of RDF along with two spraying of nutrients (T6) followed by T8 and T4 over control.
Bounded Emotionality and Polygamous Tradition in an Entrepreneurial Family Businesses in Nigeria

The goal of this paper is to examine bounded emotionality and polygamous tradition in an entrepreneurial family business in Nigeria. We argue that it is essential to consider culture of polygamy among family firms especially in the south west Nigeria. The multiple case method was used to provide valuable insights into entrepreneurial family businesses in Nigeria. To achieve better results, cases were drawn from diverse business sectors like merchandising, manufacturing and consultancy services among the family firms in South West, Nigeria. The paper analyses the limit of bounded emotionality, impact of nepotism and family ties in the polygamous family businesses. The findings reveal that the polygamous tradition has being in existence mostly in Africa for decades, hence, it brings some degree of sensitivity and unison to the family business. Finally, the paper demonstrates the importance of conducting further research on the concept of polygamy in Africa and tis impact on the family business.
EVALUATION OF NEPHROPROTECTIVE EFFECT OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF TERMINALIA CHEBULA RETZ. FRUITS IN GENTAMICIN INDUCED ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY IN WISTAR ALBINO RATS

The aim of the study is to evaluate the nephroprotective effect of aqueous extract of Terminalia chebula Retz. fruits in gentamicin induced acute kidney injury in Wistar albino rats. 72 Wistar albino rats were randomly divided into 9 groups. Acute kidney injury (AKI) was produced with 80 mg/kg intraperitoneally (i.p.) injection of gentamicin for 7 days. α-lipoic acid 100 mg/kg i.p. served as the active control, while TC was given in two doses (200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg orally) for 10 days as preventive and curative groups before and after the induction of AKI respectively. Distilled water, 1 ml/day orally for 10 days, served as the vehicle control. The preventive and curative effects of TC on nephrotoxicity were assessed by serological and histopathological parameters. Intraperitoneal administration of gentamicin produced renal dysfunction as evidenced by increased urine creatinine, serum creatinine, blood urea, serum potassium, MDA levels and decreased urine output, serum sodium, superoxide dismutase, glutathione levels and histopathological alteration of kidney architectures. Preventive and curative administration of 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg of T.C. resulted into a significant restoration of renal function markers, antioxidant parameters and histopathological architecture of kidney as compared to disease control group. Because of antioxidant properties, aqueous extract of Terminalia chebula Retz. fruits at 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg doses exerts nephroprotective effect and can be use to prevent & treat free radical mediated acute kidney injury.
The Spiritist “Passe” (Spiritual healing), Health Outcomes and its Clinical Applicability Spiritist “Passe”, Health and Clinical Applicability

Biofield therapy modalities, conceived as forms of treatment that affect the energy fields that supposedly surround and interpenetrate the human body [1], have been used in several clinical situations aiming at promoting health, muscle relaxation and well-being [2,3]. The use of integrative and complementary therapies has increased in several countries [4,5]. In a review that evaluated the contribution of biofield therapies with no physical contact to health promotion, the authors identified in most studies at least one statistically significant primary beneficial result [3]. Among the types of biofield therapies are the Reiki energy therapies, Therapeutic Touch, the Spiritist “passe”, among others. In Spiritism, the laying on of hands is known as the Spiritist “passe”, defined as a transference of psychic energies that alters the cell field [6], resulting in a combination of fluids and energies derived from the individual providing the “passe”, Enlightened Spirits or the union of both [7,8]. This connection between the individual providing the “passe”, the Spiritist healers and the spiritual dimension is what differentiates the Spiritist “passe” from other biofield therapies. This therapy has been widely used in Brazil. Lucchetti et al. [9] assessed bacterial growth in cultures submitted to four groups (laying on of hands with no intention to cure and with the intention of inhibiting bacterial growth, Spiritist “passe” and without the laying on of hands). Inhibition of bacterial growth was observed only in the “passe” group after 48h and 7days. Recently, three randomized clinical trials evaluated the effects of this biofield therapy. Cavalcante et al. [10], evaluated the effects of the “passe” therapy on individuals with anxiety and observed a greater reduction in anxiety and quality of life improvement in volunteers exposed to this intervention in 8 weeks, when compared to the laying on of hands by individuals who were not healers, without the spiritual presence. In two studies including hospitalized patients, Carneiro et al. [11,12] found a significant decrease in anxiety scores and muscle tension perception, as well as an increase in well-being after three daily sessions of Spiritist “passes” when compared to the laying on of hands by volunteers, without the spiritual presence, and without the laying on of hands. Considering the scarcity of articles evaluating this type of energy therapy, its intense use as a clinical therapy and an alternative and Research Article
Ocular Hazards among Woodworkers at Ashaiman Timber Market, Ghana

This research was undertaken to determine ocular hazards encountered by woodworkers at Ashaiman Timber Market. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used to sample 150 woodworkers at Asahiman Timber Market. Collection of data involved examination and interviews. In assessing woodworkers on their knowledge of ocular hazards, 8 (5.34%) workers had high knowledge of ocular hazards while 116 (77.34%) had low knowledge of ocular hazards. 77 (47.33%) said the devices were not convenient, and 10 (6.67%) said they were not affordable. 61 (40.67%) workers had ocular injuries in the past five years. Results showed that 120 (80%) woodworkers had allergic conjunctivitis, 115 (76.67%) had foreign bodies at least once, 50 (33.3%) had infections, 38 (25.33%) had pinguecula and 71 (47.33%) had pterygia. Six (30%) workers had right practices in dealing with trauma to the eyes. Three (50%) woodworkers had right practices to deal with cuts/penetrative injuries to the eyes while 5 (31.25%) had right practices to deal with chemical injuries. Woodworkers had low level of knowledge about ocular hazards and the practices adopted by workers in dealing with ocular injuries were found not to be in conformity with normal practices used in dealing with ocular injuries.
THE ASSOCIATION OF THYROID DYSFUNCTION WITH THE ACUTE ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE

Thyroid dysfunction has a great impact on lipid as well as cardiovascular risk factors. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction and its correlation with acute ischemic heart disease. Fifty patients with acute ischemic heart disease were admitted to Ibin-Al-Nafes (cardiac disease hospital), (between May 2011 to September 2011). (19 females with age range from 40 -60 years) and (31 males with age range from 3570 years). Acute ischemic heart disease severity was recorded for each patient on admission. Serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), thyroxin (T4) and triiodothyronin (T3) levels were measured for all patients by gama counter method, and lipid profile by enzymatic method. The prevalence of thyroid dysfunction was found in males and females as follows: 14 patients out of 50 show (T3) concentration (28%) P< 0.05 and 8 patients out of 50 with high (TSH) concentration (16%), (P< 0.05) and 5 patients out of 50 with high (T4) concentration (10%) (P< 0.05) tables, fig 2, 3 and 4 respectively. While their lipid profile show dyslipidemia for all patients (table, fig 5). The result showed that hypothyroidism is associated with and increased risk for ischemic heart disease.
Re-induction with ipilimumab, gp100 peptide vaccine, or a combination of both from a phase III, randomized, double-blind, multicenter study of previously treated patients with unresectable stage III or IV melanoma.

8509 Background: Ipilimumab, a fully human monoclonal antibody against cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen-4, has demonstrated clinical activity against advanced melanoma. In prior studies, gp100 vaccine showed immunological and clinical responses, and enhanced clinical activity when combined with other immunotherapy. Safety and efficacy of ipilimumab, ipilimumab + gp100 vaccine, and gp100 vaccine were evaluated in this study. Methods: Eligible patients were randomized 1:3:1, respectively, to receive an induction course of 4 doses of study drug: ipilimumab (3 mg/kg q3w × 4 doses) + placebo; ipilimumab + gp100 (peptides 209-217 [210M] and 280-288 [288V]); or gp100 (1 mg q3w × 4 doses) + placebo. Re-induction was allowed within 28 days of documented progression, provided the response to the initial cycle of therapy was SD lasting ≥3 months from week 12, CR, or PR. Patients were re-induced with 1 to 3 additional courses of the originally assigned regimen. Results: Of 643 patients initially treated, 32 were re-ind.
Awareness , Treatment and Control of High Blood Pressure during a Screening Session in Porto-Novo

Citation: Sonou Arnaud. , et al. “Awareness, Treatment and Control of High Blood Pressure during a Screening Session in Porto-Novo”. EC Cardiology 5.7 (2018): 398-403. Abstract Background: The purpose was to determine the level of awareness, treatment and control of high blood pressure (HBP) in the general population in Porto-Novo (Benin). Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the city of Porto-Novo. During a screening of HBP, people have voluntarily presented for the measurement of their arterial blood pressure (BP). HBP was defined in all subjects with BP > 140/90 mmHg or who had a history of hypertension under medication. A controlled hypertension was defined in the case of BP < 140/90 mmHg under medical treatment. Results: 267 subjects aged 43 ± 16.3 years were included, with a sex ratio of 0.98. The prevalence of HBP was 59.5%; 39.2% had a known history of hypertension (66.7% above 60 years and 59% were women); 43.9% of those with HBP were unaware of their condition; good adherence to drug therapy was found in 28.6% of patients and was associated with advanced age. The proportion of controlled HBP was 20.7%. Conclusion: These results demonstrate the need of actions for primary prevention of hypertension and for the reduction of the number of HBP diagnosis made at the complication stage.
What is a Geometric Spanner of Resizable Hadoop Channel for Homogeneous Lower Bounds?

— We develop a novel technique for resizable Hadoop cluster’s lower bounds, the template matching rectangular array of geometric spanner expressions . Specifically, fix an arbitrary hybrid kernel function and let be the rectangular array of geometric spanner expressions whose columns are each an application of to some subset of the variables . We prove that has bounded-capacity resizable Hadoop cluster’s complexity , where is the approximate degree of . This finding remains valid in the MapReduce programming model, regardless of prior measurement. In particular, it gives a new and simple proof of lower bounds for robustness and other symmetric conjunctive predicates. We further characterize the discrepancy, approximate PageRank, and approximate trace distance norm of in terms of well-studied analytic properties of , broadly generalizing several findings on small-bias resizable Hadoop cluster and agnostic inference. The method of this paper has also enabled important progress in multi-cloud resizable Hadoop cluster’s complexity.
MANAGEMENT OF FRACTURED ANTERIOR TEETH BY BIOLOGICAL RESTORATION: AN UNTRA CONSERVATIVE APPROACH *Dr

Fracture of anterior teeth specially maxillary incisors is relatively common occurrence in children & adolescences. There are various treatment modalities of management of fractured anterior teeth. Factors determining the treatment plan and prognosis for t endodontic involvement, periodontal status, maturity of root, presence or absence of fractured tooth fragment, occlusion, finances etc. One of the excellent mode of treatment of crown fracture is biological re autogenous bonding but when the fracture fragment of patient’s tooth is not available, segment of an extracted tooth from tooth bank can be used, it refers to homogenous too report describes the successful management of fractured upper anterior teeth using both homogenous tooth bonding (in case of Ellis class II fracture in 11) & autogenous tooth fracture reattachment with the help of fiber post af At 3 months follow up, the restoration revealed good aesthetic, functional & psychosocial results.