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Study of variability in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

A field experiment was conducted at Central Research Farm, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur with 12 wheat genotypes collected WRC (Wheat Research Center), Dinajpur during 20132014 to study their variability and select genotypes for improvement of wheat. There was significant variation for all the 13 characters studied indicating the presence of considerable variations for selection. All the genotypes were earlier in heading than Agrani. Heading days (HD), plant/ m2 (PPM), spikelet per spike (SPS) and 1000 grains weight (TGW) exhibited high heritability coupled with a moderate genetic advance. These characters had also medium to high genotypic coefficient of variation and phenotypic coefficient of variation coupled with high to moderate heritability and genetic advance. So, selection on the basis of these characters. Grain yield had positive and highly significant association with heading days, maturity days and 1000 grains weight at both genotypic and phenotypic levels. Grains per spike exhibited significantly negative association with grain yield per hectare. These results suggested that use of these traits in selecting high yielding genotypes would bring out good results and supplement empirical breeding approach. * Corresponding Author: Md. Lutful Kabir  lutfulhstu@yahoo.com International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR) ISSN: 2223-7054 (Print) 2225-3610 (Online) http://www.innspub. net Vol. 8, No. 5, p. 66-76, 2016 International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR) ISSN: 2223-7054 (Print) 2225-3610 (Online) http://www.innspub. net Vol. 5, No. 1, p. 14-22, 2014
Mobile Internet use by Generation Z: Evidence from an Emerging Market

The objective of this paper is to develop and test a theoretical model on the key determinants of generation Z consumers’ intention to use mobile internet in an emerging market context. Distinctive B2C model is developed based on Venkatesh el al unified theory of acceptance and use of technology model (UTAUT), Roger’s diffusion of innovation model, semi-structured interviews with both telecom experts and mobile internet users, as well as theoretical and empirical foundations in previous literature. The model is testified based on a large-scale survey conducted on 413 mobile users in the Algerian market, 80% of which are from generation Z. Innovation attributes except for observability were found to have a significant influence on mobile internet use. In addition, social factors namely; social influence, image and opinion leadership were all found to be significant factors. Moreover, perceived price level, a marketing mix factor, was found to have a significant effect on mobile internet use. Of all nine proposed relationships, only observability and marketing communication were not found to be significant. The contribution of this paper is twofold. At the theoretical level, this paper develops and tests a theoretical model to study determinants of mobile internet usage by consumers in an emerging market context. Based on previous theories/literature as well as induction through in-depth interviews, it aims at identifying the social factors, innovation factors as well as marketing mix factors that affect generation Z customers’ decision to use mobile internet. The interviews helped in developing the model by identifying factors pertinent to the Algerian market, being a late adopter of mobile internet. At the empirical level, this paper extends the fast growing research stream on mobile internet into the context of an emerging market. This study contributes to managerial practice through informing telecommunication companies about the key factors affecting consumers’ behavioral intention to use mobile internet. This information is likely to help companies increase youth’s usage of mobile internet services. They can also incorporate these factors into their marketing strategies.
Effect of simvastatin on early sepsis in critically ill patients

Sepsis is a leading cause of death in non-coronary ICU patients worldwide. Despite the early goaldirected therapy, low-dose corticosteroids, early antibiotics use and supportive care have been shown to improve survival in patients with severe sepsis, but the number of sepsis related deaths appears to be increasing. Statins or (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors, are a class of drug that revolutionised the treatment of hypercholesteraemia. New researches show that statins have a variety of properties that are independent of their lipid lowering ability, which collectively referred to as pleiotropic effects. A recent growing body of evidence suggests that statins may indeed have a protective effect against severe sepsis and reduce the rate of infection-related mortality. This novel primary prevention concept may have far reaching implications for the future management of serious infections.The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effect of statin administration during sepsis in decreasing the incidence of severe sepsis and septic shock and the subsequent development of organ failure and mortality in critically ill patients.This prospective study was performed on 40 adult patients of both sex selected from those admitted to icu presented with early sepsis. The selected patients were randomized into two groups; the statin group who received 40 mg simvastatins for 10 days in addition to the ordinary conventional therapy of sepsis. And the control group who received the conventional therapy of sepsis only. All the 40 studied patients in both groups were initially assessed on admission at first day of the study. And the effect of statin administration on the progression of sepsis and its outcome was evaluated and monitored daily by laboratory investigations including; WBC, Hco3, CRP, PCT. and clinical assessment and scoring systems (GCS, SOFA). Statins had been found to enhance survival of sepsis by about 25% and decreased incidence of deterioration of early sepsis to sever sepsis and septic shock by about 10% in the statin group. Statins also decreased mortality rate by about 15% in comparison to the non statin group. From the statistical view, the results showed non significant differences between two groups. Statins can be used as a good adjuvant therapy of sepsis in addition to their lipid lowering properties. The statins are more beneficial when used primary in the early phase of sepsis. Statins decrease the worse deterioration of sepsis and the mortality rate but without significant values. This potential role of statins in the treatment of sepsis should be further evaluated in large prospective randomized controlled studies. Future studies are needed for testing the usefulness of combinations of statins with antibiotics against acute sepsis. [Ahmed S. Okasha, Amr Abd Allah, Mohamed Fawzy. Effect of simvastatin on early sepsis in critically ill patients. Journal of American Science 2011; 7(12):618-624]. (ISSN: 1545-1003). http://www.americanscience. org.
EFFECTS OF ECCENTRIC TRAINING ON THE MECHANICAL AND GEOMETRICAL PROPERTIES OF THE MUSCLE-TENDON PLANTAR FLEXORS SYSTEM

A muscle contraction is eccentric when the mechanical stress imposed on a muscle or muscle group is greater than the force generated by all of the motor units activated involving an increase in the length of the SMT (Enoka, 1996). During this process, the SMT absorbs mechanical energy developed by external work and dissipate this energy as heat with a functioning similar to a shock absorber (Cavagna et al., 1994; Dickinson et al., 2000). Stresses induced by eccentric exercise ranged from strengthening and stretching of the structures of the SMT (Allison and Purdam, 2009). This type of exercise is typically used in the context of training and programs for functional rehabilitation (Figure 1) (Stanish et al. 1986; Alfredson et al., 1998). In addition, changes in the functional behavior of the GTS after eccentric training could be explained by a change in its mechanical and/or geometric properties. The studies presented in this review will concern, insofar as possible, the effects of purely eccentric training (implying that axcentriques shares) on the Plantar flexors of the vivoankle. Studies in animals will be also used to support the assumptions associated with potential physiological mechanisms involved in mechanical and geometrical properties changes observed. Abstract
Secure Data Transmission in Wireless Sensor Networks : Against Packet Dropping Attacks

: Wireless sensor network increases its application in industrial field as well as in consumer application very rapidly. Its growth increases day by day. Sensor node normally senses the physical event from the environment such as temperature, sound, vibration, pressure etc. Sensor nodes are connected with each other through wireless medium such as infrared or radio waves it depends on applications. Each node has its internal memory to store the information regarding the event packets. Basically this whole sensor network called sensor net is working in a distributive manner, sensor nodes are deployed in a huge area and use to send data packet in broadcast manner. This data packet finally reaches to the base station or called sink and vice versa. Nodes are deployed over a huge region in an ad-hoc based manner and use to sense the physical events. If any region cannot be sensed by any nodes then that region is called blind area. If blind area is too large then data retrieval is become unreliable. Nodes normally works in a collaborative manner to perform a specific task by transferring data packet to its neighbor nodes and so on until it reached to the base station. Every node has its own transmission range and within this transmission range node can transmit data packet. The event packet which sensor node transmit may be secret or confidential for the application , so the data transmission must be secured to maintain the confidentiality of data packets.
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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Biotechnology, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bikaner, 334001. India. (*Corresponding Author) 2 Professor, Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Biotechnology, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Science,Bikaner, 334001. India.
Sleep Disorder and its Correlates in Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy

Background & Aims: Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy suffer from major side effects including sleep disorders. The Sleep problems affected ability of patients to complete the treatment, recovery, survival and ultimately affected good quality of life. The aim of this study was to determine prevalence of sleep disorder and its related factors in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Material & Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Kermanshah, Iran 2013. In overall, 140 cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in two University affiliated hospitals, recruited in study by random sampling. Data were collected by standard questionnaires and for analyze the data, Chi-square, Mann– Whitney test; Kruskal Wallis test and correlation coefficient were used. P- value < 0.05 was considered significant. Results: The overall prevalence of poor sleep quality was 51.4%. Statistical analysis showed that the history of previous surgical treatment (P= 0.027), hospitalized patients (P= 0.047), having fatigue (P= 0.012), having pain (P= 0.001) and pain intensity (P= 0.0001) were the main factors associated with poor sleep quality. Conclusions: According to results of the present study, design and planning of nursing interventions focused on careful assessments and management of pain and fatigue is recommended to improving the patients sleep quality.
Working Capital Management and the Performance of Selected Quoted Manufacturing Companies in Nigeria (2000-2009)

This study examined the working capital management and the performance of selected quoted manufacturing companies in Nigeria. The study specifically analyzed the effects of working capital management on the performance of manufacturing firms between the periods 2000 – 2009. The study used secondary data sources which were collected from the Annual Report and Accounts of sixty purposively selected non-financial quoted companies in the Nigerian Stock Exchange Fact book. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as mean, median, mode, standard deviation and inferential statistics such as correlation and regression analysis. The results showed that the average collection period, the average payment period, were positively and significantly related to profitability; inventory turnover in days, cash conversion cycle were also significant but negatively related to profitability; the net trading cycle was negatively related to profitability but not significant. These implied that a reduction in the cash conversion cycle, inventory turnover in days and net trading cycle will generate more profits, while increase in average collection period, average payment period, will generate more profits and additional value for shareholders. The study concluded that efficient management of working capital affects the performance of manufacturing firms in Nigeria. Keywords : Working capital management, descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, free cash flow, Manufacturing Sector.
Optic Nerve Head Blood Flow Changes Induced by Ripasudil Added to Prostaglandin Analogues in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of topical ripasudil, a Rho-associated-kinase inhibitor, added to prostaglandin analogue eye drops on optic nerve head (ONH) blood flow in patients with primary open angle glaucoma (POAG). Subjects and Methods: Subjects comprised 12 eyes from 12 patients with POAG who had been using a topical prostaglandin analogue for more than 3 months. ONH blood flow, intraocular pressure (IOP), blood pressure and pulse rate were measured before and 2 months after the treatment with a prostaglandin analogue and 0.4% ripasudil or 0.5% timolol in a randomized crossover study using the envelope method. ONH rim blood flow was assessed using laser speckle flowgraphy. Results: The addition of 0.4% ripasudil or 0.5% timolol to the prostaglandin analogue significantly decreased IOP by the same degree. There was no correlation between changes of ocular perfusion pressure and ONH blood flow. Analysis of blood flow in 4 sections of the ONH rim showed that the combined treatment with a prostaglandin analogue and ripasudil, but not timolol, significantly increased ONH blood flow in all sections except for the temporal section. Conclusions: The present study indicates that short-term treatment with ripasudil, added to a prostaglandin analogue, increases ONH blood flow probably due to its vasodilator action.
Pakistani Women’s Perceptions and Experiences of the Psychological Impact of Advanced Breast Cancer

Background: Breast cancer is a common health problem in Pakistan. Due to limited breast health awareness, women often seek medical support when the disease is in an advanced stage. Breast cancer can be a frightening disease for women due to local beliefs about cancer and knowledge deficits. Objectives:This study examined the psychological impact of a diagnosis of advanced breast cancer in Pakistani women. Setting/ Subjects; 21 women with a diagnosis of advanced breast cancer participated in interview. Design: A qualitative study employing semi-structured interviews to explore women’s perceptions and experiences of the psychological impact of their diagnosis on their lives. Women adopted religious coping strategies to manage the long-term manifestations of their disease and the seriousness of their diagnosis. Many women questioned their perceptions of the challenges that they faced; the meaning of life for them as mothers, wives and constant fear of recurrence and impact that this could have in their lives. Possessions and money were of little consequence to them as their existence and duration of life was perceived to be limited. Conclusions: Many women revitalised their perceptions of the purpose of life and developed increased optimism for the future. This optimism was related to their renewed spirituality which they used as a coping strategy.
Mandibular Morphological Variations in Partially Edentulous Adult Patients: An Orthopantomographic Study

Objectives: This study was aimed to measure and evaluate the morphological changes of the mandible, related to age and gender in partially edentulous and completely dentate subjects using panoramic radiographs. Methods: This study included a sample of 150 partially edentulous patients and 150 completely dentate patients enrolled in the College of Dentistry, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences between January 2015 and December 2018. Five mandibular morphological and anatomical parameters were measured using a Romexis software including; Condylar height. Gonial Angle, Ramus height, Antegonial notch depth and Ramal notch depth. Results: There was a significant difference (p=0.00) seen in the mean values of GA when comparing the partially edentulous (130.01 ± 7.79°) and completely dentate group (126.95 ± 6.64°). The mean values of GA were significantly larger among the younger age group (20-40) in both partially edentulous patients (131.58 ± 8.27°) and completely dentate group (127.17 ± 6.9°) (p<0.05). Conclusion: There was no relationship between the changes in the morphological measurements related to age and gender except for GA where younger subjects have higher GA values. Also, the mean values of GA were significantly higher in the partially edentulous group compared to completely dentate.
MITOGENIC EFFECT OF THE SALIVARY GLAND EXTRACTS OF OCTOPUS

Objective: Octopuses from Mumbai waters have been less studied for their bioactive potential. The present study aimed to check the effect of the posterior salivary gland extracts of two species of octopus Cistopus indicus and Octopus fusiformis on cell proliferation. Methods: The posterior salivary glands were extracted in different solvents and partially purified by column chromatography. The samples were tested at different concentrations for their effect on the growing root meristems of Allium cepa and on chicken chorio-allantoic membrane. Results: The extracts increased the mitotic index (MI) with reference to the control system. The mitogenic effect of the extracts decreased with increasing recovery time. The salivary gland extracts of the octopuses, at lower concentrations, did not exhibit pro-angiogenic or anti-angiogenic effect on CAM vasculature. The acetic acid extracts, at a concentration of 0.75 mg/mL, has significantly promoted the proliferation of blood vessels. Conclusion: The study is indicative of the presence of mitotic promoting factor(s) in low concentrations in the posterior salivary glands. The effect is short-lived.
Surgical site infection in surgery ward at a tertiary care hospital: the infection rate and the bacteriological profile

Background: Surgical Site Infections (SSI) constitute a major fraction of nosocomial infections and occur in superficial incisional, deep incisional, and organ\space locations. The bacteriological profile of SSI and their antibiotic-susceptibility-pattern; aims towards planning proper treatment of SSI. Objectives: To determine the SSI rate MIS (Minimally Invasive Surgery) vs OS (Open surgery) during the study period, the bacteriological profile of SSI & their antibiotic-susceptibility-pattern, and to build up guidelines for empirical treatment of SSI till antibiotic sensitivity results are procured. Design: Prospective, randomized, hospital based study. Materials and Methods: The study included 784 patients; undergoing either OS or MIS\laparoscopic surgery from May 2009 to April 2011; at surgery department of hospital, among which; 72 cases of SSI was observed. Aspirated secretion\pus\wound swab was obtained from operation site of all the cases and cultured aerobically and an-aerobically using standard microbiological techniques. For control, skin swabs were collected from proposed incision site; prior to surgical draping; and bacterial culture attempted in all the subjects. The isolates were processed as per standard test guidelines. Antibiotic susceptibility tests were done by Kirby-Bauer technique. Results: Rate of SSI was 2.06% vs 16.16% in MIS vs OS. Most predominant pathogen was Staphylococcus aureus, predominantly Oxacillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (ORSA-56.5%). Superficial SSIs were predominated by S.aureus. Deep SSI was predominated Klebsiella sp. ORSA were highly sensitive to vancomycin and linezolide. All ESBL producing isolates were highly sensitive to imipenem. Conclusions: Multidrugresistant (MDR) bacteria have profound role in SSIs. Empirical antibiotic therapy essentially to be started at clinicians end; before receiving the antibiotic susceptibility test results; may include therapy with amikacin and piperacillintazobactum or amikacin and cefoperazonesulbactum & must be switched over to vancomycin or linezolide when ORSA is the causative agent or, to other suitable antibiotics in case of ESBL producing etiology; strictly; as directed by microbial culture and antibiotic susceptibility test report. Keywords––Antibiotic stewardship, Empirical antibiotic therapy, Minimally invasive surgery, Multidrugresistant bacteria, Open surgery, Oxacillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Surgical site infection
Effects of Acute Concentrations of Vestaline

This study was carried out to determine histopathological damages of liver and gills caused by acute concentrations of vestaline ® (pendimethalin) herbicide on Clarias gariepinus using 96-hour bioassay test. The toxicity was carried out using 180 healthy fish of mean weight 27.97±0.03g which were divided into six treatments with each treatment having ten fish and the setup was in triplicate. The concentrations of Vestaline ® (pendimethalin) herbicide used were (0.0mg/l, 33mg/l, 82.5mg/l,115.5mg/l,148.5mg/l and 181.5mg/l). After the 96-hours, both gills and liver of the fish were removed from dead fish. Photomicrographs of the histological slides were taken.Histology of the liver in control sample showed normal hepatic tissue (Hepatocytes with granular cytoplasm) and round nucleus. Histology of the gills in control sample showed normal structure of the filaments and lamellae. The histology of the exposedliver Showed vacoulation of cytoplasm, rapture of hepatocytes, bile pigment disintegration, necrosis and cytoplasmic degeneration while the histology ofgills exposed to different concentrations of vestaline ® (pendimethalin) herbicide showed marked distortion of the gills lamellae, hyperplasia of lamellar epithelium and necrosis. The acute concentrations confirmed that vestaline ® (pendimethalin) herbicide is highly toxic to Clarias garienpinus and showed heightened damages at higher concentrations.