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Biological Control of Pectobacterium carotovorum Via Specific Lytic Bacteriophage

Background: Many bacteria cause post harvest diseases of different fruits and consequently quality and availability of these fruits could be affected. The pathogenic bacteria involved in this respect are species belonging to different genera such as Erwinia, Pseudomonas and Xanthomonas. Significant reduction in the disease caused by Pectobacterium carotovorum subsp. Carotovorum was achieved with application of PP1 phage. Generally, P. carotovorum subsp. Carotovorum controlled effectively by PP1 phage treatment. Aims: This investigation aims to possible use the lytic phage against Pectobacterium carotovorum as a biocontrol agent to avoid the soft rot disease under storage condition. Materials and Methods: Biological and Biochemical experiments were used to study different characterization of specific a lytic phage isolate and the usage of this phage as a biocontrol agent against Pectobacterium carotovorum. Results: A lytic bacteriophage specific to Pectobacterium carotovorum was isolated from a clay soil samples. This lytic phage was designated Pc1.The thermal inactivation point of the isolated phage was found to be 64°C and its longevity in vitro was 120 hrs. The phage isolate have a hexagonal head and long contractile tail. The isolated phage (Ec1) effectively controlled the soft rot diseases of potato tubers caused by P. carotovorum. The rot severity markedly reduced when the Ec1 phage was applied as phage suspension or as spray to the P. carotovorum infected tubers. Conclusion: The results of this investigation showed that a specific phage can be used as a bio-control agent against Pectobacterium carotovorum. The percentages of rot severity in tubers inoculated with the pathogenic bacteria plus phage suspension and those inoculated with bacteria plus phage spray were found to be 3.42 % and 2.62 %, respectively. The isolated phage (Pc1) effectively controlled the soft rot disease of potato tubers caused by Pectobacterium carotovorum. The rot severity markedly reduced when the Pc1 phage was applied as phage suspension or as spray to the Pectobacterium carotovorum infected tubers.
Comparison of the Social Responsibility Effect on Accrual-Based Earnings Management in Companies with or without Financial Crisis: Case Study of Companies Accepted in Tehran Stock Exchange

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the disclosures of social responsibility in the population of accepted companies (without financial crisis and with financial crisis) in Tehran Stock Exchange on management of earnings accruals. The research hypothesis was analyzed by using the data of 74 companies during the period of 2010 to 2014 through multiple linear regressions using Eviews 7 analysis software. The research findings briefly show that "there is a positive correlation between social responsibility and management of earnings accruals in companies without a financial crisis compared to companies with a financial crisis. As a result, companies that have a high social responsibility orientation tend to accrue earnings management.
Studies on Supplementation of Feed Additives on Carcass Characteristics and Slaughter Losses of Babcock Cockerels

ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 8 Number 12 (2019) Journal homepage: http://www.ijcmas. com The study was conducted on Babcock strain in the poultry unit of College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Anjora, Durg, Chhattisgarh Kamdhenu University, Chhattisgarh to study the effect of supplementation of three commercially feed additives viz., Ambiplex, Protexin and Metazyme on carcass characteristics and slaughter losses of Babcock cockerels poultry birds. The Day old cockerel chicks were divided into four groups including control group up to 10 weeks. Each group had three replicates of 15 birds in each replicate The analysis of variance revealed that there was no significant effect in carcass characteristics viz., live weight (847.67 to 905.67 g), dressed weight (75.26 to 76.49%), eviscerated weight (70.12 to 71.70%) and giblet weight (4.75 to 5.14%) in all treatment groups. However, the mean values for bled weight percentage in T4 (97.04±0.15) group was significantly (P<0.05) higher than T2 (95.92±0.11) group. However above groups were statistically similar to T1 and T3 groups (96.36±0.12 and 96.44±0.38 respectively). In slaughter losses, the mean values of Feather loss (7.04 to 7.41), Evisceration loss (14.23 to 16.11) and Total loss (25.04 to 26.39) percentages among the treatment groups differed non-significantly. However, the mean blood loss percentage in T4 group (2.96±0.15) was significantly (P<0.05) lower than that of T2 (4.08±0.11) group. They were statistically similar to T1 (Control) and T3 groups (3.64±0.12 and 3.56±0.38 respectively). K e y w o r d s Cockerel, Protexin, Ambiplex, Metazyme, Meat, Percentage, Weight,
Thermal-Mechanical and Thermodynamic Properties of Graphene Sheets using a Modified Nosé-Hoover Thermostat

The investigation assesses the thermal-mechanical and thermodynamic properties of various graphene sheets using a modified Nosé-Hoover (NH) thermostat method incorporated with molecular dynamics (MD) simulation. The investigation begins with an exploration of their thermal-mechanical properties at atmospheric pressure, including Young’s modulus, shear modulus, Poisson’s ratio, specific heats and linear and volumetric coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE). Two definitions of the line change ratio (∆L/L) are utilized to determine the linear CTE of graphene sheets, and the calculations are compared with each other and data in the literature. To estimate the volumetric CTE values, the Connolly surface method is applied to predict the volume of the deformed graphene sheets in the free relaxation state and under temperature loading. Their specific heats are also determined by estimating the ratio of the amount of heat energy per unit mass that is required to raise the temperature by one degree. Finally, the dependences of the size and temperature on the thermal-mechanical and thermodynamic properties are examined. The calculations are validated by comparison with the results obtained from the existing thermostats and with the literature experimental and theoretical data The results indicate that the presently calculated thermal-mechanical and thermodynamic properties of graphene sheets are very similar to the published experimental and theoretical results. The graphene sheets tend to have a negative linear CTE at temperatures below 300 K. Additionally, the calculated linear CTE of graphene sheets depends strongly on the line-change-ratio assumptions. The modified NH thermostat is the only one of five thermostats that can accurately reproduce the Debye T3-dependent specific heat at temperatures below the Debye temperature. 1 Department of Power Mechanical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, ROC. 2 Corresponding author 3 Department of Aerospace and Systems Engineering Feng Chia University, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC. 204 Copyright © 2013 Tech Science Press CMC, vol.36, no.2, pp.203-229, 2013
Effect Of Demographic Variables And Job Satisfaction On Employee Turnover : A Study Of Hotels ( FHRAI Approved ) Of Kolkata

The aim of this study is to determine the level of employees’ job satisfaction among the various star hotels of Kolkata and to investigate effect of demographic factors on employees’ job satisfaction. The significant determinants of job satisfaction are nature of work, pay, relationship with co-workers, opportunities for promotion and supervision. Data for this study was collected from employees of three hotels of Kolkata. The data so collected has been subjected to reliability tests and analyzed using SPSS. This study will help employers to understand employee needs and plan HR activities more in line with employee requirements in order to increase efficiency, commitment and job satisfaction and control employee turnover rates.
Electronic Banking and Customer Satisfaction: Empirical Evidence from Ghana

The phase of the entire banking industry is rapidly changing in the 21 st century. A focus-shift from traditional banking to new service delivery channels is paramount among many banks to provide customers with 24/7 (around-the-clock) access to banking services for improved customer service delivery. Herein, we investigate into the impact of electronic banking (e-banking) service delivery on customer satisfaction in Ghana. A purposive non-probability sampling technique was utilized in a 150 sample-size selection from e-banking customers of Trust Bank Ghana Limited, Ecobank Ghana Limited and Barclays Bank Ghana Limited (50 from each bank). SPSS Statistics version 21 was used to analyze the primary data. Multiple regression analysis was performed to determine the impact of e-banking service delivery on satisfaction of customers in the selected banks. For this study, a positive correlation between customer satisfaction and e-baking availability, reliability and convenience is established. It is therefore recommended that banks provide customers with uninterrupted, reliable and convenient e-banking services in order to satisfy and retain customers. Original Research Article Addai et al.; BJEMT, 9(3): 1-8, 2015; Article no.BJEMT. 19269 2
KEYNOTE-224: Phase II study of pembrolizumab in patients with previously treated advanced hepatocellular carcinoma.

TPS504Background: The tyrosine kinase inhibitor sorafenib is the standard of care for first-line hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). For patients with HCC after disease progression on sorafenib or for those with intolerance to sorafenib, no approved therapies are available. Because HCC is often driven by inflammation and is also associated with a suppressed immunoenvironment, there is a strong rationale to evaluate immunotherapy in patients with this type of cancer. The single-arm, multisite, phase 2 KEYNOTE-224 study (ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02702414) was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the anti–PD-1 antibody pembrolizumab in patients with previously treated advanced HCC. Methods: Approximately 100 patients will be enrolled. Inclusion criteria include age ≥18 years, histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of HCC Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) stage C disease or BCLC stage B disease not amenable to or refractory to locoregional therapy, and disease not amenable to a curative t.
RISK TAKING AND FIRM PERFORMANCE AMONG FAMILY OWNED ENTERPRISES IN NAIROBI COUNTY

Majority of the multinational corporations started as Family Owned Enterprises. Currently, the SMFEs sector in Kenya contributes over 70% of the country’s GDP. This is in spite of the many issues surrounding this vital sector including low performance as compared to non family enterprises, high mortality rate especially after the founder exits, and lack of finances among others. The study seeks to establish the effect of risk taking and the performance of small and medium family owned enterprises performance in Kenya. Psychological / Trait Entrepreneurship theory and McClelland Motivation theory were the theoretical framework for this study. Descriptive and exploratory research designs were adopted. The study population was the manufacturing family owned enterprises registered by Kenya Association of Manufacturers based in Nairobi City County. The respondents were the Founders, C.E. Os, Directors and Managers of the firms. Data was collected using a questionnaire and the quantitative data was analysed by calculating the response rate with descriptive statistics such as mean, median, statistical deviation and proportion using Statistical Packages for Social Scientists (SPSS) version 21 and Microsoft Excel. Inferential data analysis was carried out by the use of factor analysis and correlation analysis to determine the strength and the direction of the relationship between the dependent and the independent variables. A regression model was fitted and hypothesis testing carried out using multiple regression analysis and standard F tests and t-tests. The qualitative data was analysed using content analysis. Microsoft Excel was used to analyse the frequencies of the emerging themes. Data was presented in form of graphs, tables and pie chart among others. Results of the study revealed positive and significant relationship between risk taking and family owned enterprises performance. Key Words: Risk Taking, Family Owned Enterprises, Firm Performance
Lenalidomide (LEN) Therapy In Combination with Dexamethasone (DEX) Is Associated with a Low Incidence of Viral Infections

Abstract 1950 Background: Multiple myeloma (MM) is associated with compromised immune function, involving both humoral and cellular mechanisms, and infections are a common problem. The risk of opportunistic infection is higher in relapsed/refractory (RR) MM due to the cumulative immunosuppression associated with prior therapies. Opportunistic viral infections, such as herpes zoster, occur in 5–13% of MM patients (pts) versus Methods: This subanalysis is based on pooled data for pts treated with LEN+DEX from two pivotal, large, phase 3 registration studies (MM-009 and MM-010). The median duration of follow-up in all surviving pts as of data cutoff on July 2008 for MM009 and March 2008 for MM010 was 48 months. In these two studies, pts were randomized to receive either LEN 25 mg or placebo (PBO) on days 1–21 and oral DEX 40 mg on days 1–4, 9–12, and 17–20 for the first 4 cycles, after which DEX was administered on days 1–4 only of each 28-day cycle. Neutropenia was managed with dose adjustments and G-CSF per protocol. Protocol did not specify antiviral prophylaxis during the study. Pts diagnosed with relevant viral infection were included in this analysis and categorized as follows: herpes simplex infections (viral conjunctivitis not otherwise specified [NOS], herpes simplex, herpes viral infection NOS, herpes stomatitis), herpes zoster infections (herpes zoster, herpes zoster ophthalmic), and other viral infections (viral infection NOS). The same adverse events (AEs) but within a different time period or with a change in severity were counted as separate events. Viral infection events include the categories of herpes simplex, herpes zoster, and other viral infections. Results: Of 351 pts treated with PBO+DEX, 37 pts (11%) had 45 viral infection events; 4/45 (9%) were G3/4. Of 353 pts treated with LEN+DEX, 42 pts (12%) had viral infection events with 26 (7.4%) having herpes simplex, 20 (5.7%) herpes zoster, and 6 (1.7%) other viral infections. Among these 42 pts, 77 viral infection events were reported; 7/77 (9%) were G3/4. When events were adjusted for pt-months, overall incidence of viral infection was significantly lower with LEN+DEX versus PBO+DEX (0.9 vs 2.0 events per 100 pt-months; P Conclusions: LEN+DEX therapy is associated with a low incidence of viral infection and the incidence remained constant over the duration of therapy. The incidence of viral infections on LEN+DEX is significantly lower, despite a large number of pts who crossed over from PBO+DEX to the LEN+DEX arm. These data support the predictable safety profile of LEN+DEX, thereby supporting lenalidomide continuous therapy in pts with RRMM. Disclosures: Baz:Celgene Corporation: Membership on an entity9s Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding. Lonial:Novartis: Consultancy; BMS: Consultancy; Millennium Pharmaceuticals: Consultancy, Research Funding; Celgene Corporation: Consultancy. Hussein:Celgene Corporation: Employment. Swern:Celgene Corporation: Employment. Dimopoulos:Celgene Corporation: Honoraria.
Mindful Attention Awareness as a Predictor of Smoking Quitting in Nicotine Cessation Treatment: Preliminary Data from a Pilot Study

In tobacco abuse many psychological, neuro-biological and social factors are involved. Research on nicotine addiction has achieved rather than limited results in identifying useful variables as indicators of treatment outcomes for tobacco smoking cessation. The aim of our research is to analyze the relationships between the mindfulness construct and smoking abstinence in individuals subjected to pharmacological treatment and motivational counseling exploring if the mindful construct is associated with increased likelihood of smoking cessation. Preliminary data from a pilot study carried out in the northern of Italy with a sample of 25 smokers enrolled from a smoking cessation program were reported. Participants were evaluated with the Fagerström test, General Health Questionnaire, Mindful Attention Awareness Scale and were assigned a target-quit date of 24-hr which is the first day that they will attempt complete abstinence. Results indicated that mindful score appears as a salient factor for abstinence. Further studies are necessary to confirm our findings identifying ways to modify pre-quit characteristics that may help smokers to achieve the first smoking cessation milestone.
Effect of cropping system on soil moisture content, canopy temperature, growth and yield performance of maize and cowpea

An experiment was carried out at Pwani University and Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization-Mtwapa to determine the effects of intercropping on soil moisture, canopy temperature and yield performance of maize-cowpea intercrops in the coastal lowland of Kenya in 2011 and 2012. Randomized complete block design with a factorial arrangement of treatments used and replicated thrice. Data collected included: soil moisture content, canopy temperature, weed biomass, chlorophyll content, percent ground cover, leaf number, plant height, grain weight and grain yield for both maize and cowpea. Cowpea root nodule number, number of pods per plant, number of grains per pod and maize ears per plant and stover yield. Data collected were analyzed using the general linear model (GLM) procedure for analysis of variance using SAS statistical package and means separated using least significant difference (LSD) test at p = 0.05. Sole cowpea and maize-cowpea intercrop had higher moisture content than sole maize plots. Intercropping reduced chlorophyll content, weed biomass, growth attributes, yield and yield components of maize and cowpea, but increased canopy temperature and cowpea nodule numbers. Land equivalent ratios for Lamu-cowpea and DH04-cowpea intercrops were 1.23 and 1.49, respectively. Intercropping enhanced moisture retention and was more productive than sole cropping.
Secure and Efficient Data Sharing Scheme for D2D Communication in LTE Advanced Network

: Device to Device communication (D2D) that refers to direct communication between users without passing through a base station (BS) application of LTE Advanced provides many advantages such as throughput higher spectral efficiency, reduces latency . Despite these obvious advantages the technology is still facing many security issues. In this paper we propose a secure data sharing protocol in D2D communications between users equipment’s of LTE-Advanced. The proposed protocol is based certificateless digital signature and signcryption scheme working on elliptic curve group. The idea is that a user who intends access the data through D2D services sends a request to the base station (eNB) of the conventional cellular network. eNB authenticate user and forward the message to the gateway which detects the user able to share the data. Then the trust authority (here eNB) send a notification message to both users to start the data transmission process. The users’ authentication and registration phase based on certificateless digital signature scheme ensure to users privacy preservation and non-repudiation. The Data transmission based signcryption guarantee to the data confidentiality, integrity and makes transmission less complex. The advantage of the proposed protocol is dual security, the analyses of the protocol demonstrate the resistance against malicious attack and simulations, the efficiency in terms of computation cost .
A study of clinical profile and treatment outcome in pre term babies with retinopathy of prematurity

Context: Study of disease and treatment pattern is a key to developing database of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in India. Aim: To evaluate the pattern of ROP, timing of laser and immediate post laser complications at a tertiary care referral hospital. Study Design: An observational study of preterm babies, screened for ROP from 2008- to 2013 was performed. Materials and Methods: International classification of ROP was adopted to stage the disease. Information on various parameters including BW, GA, and stage of ROP, treatment details, chronological and post menstrual age (CA and PMA) at laser, number of sittings and immediate complications following laser were collected. Result: In total data of 233 preterm infants were reviewed. Among the babies screened, 64 (27.8%) had ROP, out of these 36 babies underwent laser ablation. In one baby with rigid pupil, intravitreal anti Vascular Endothelial Growth factor (VEGF) was given prior to laser. PMA at laser was 30- 48 weeks and the chronological age was 4-18 weeks. PMA at laser of APROP babies was 30 to 32 weeks and the CA at laser was 4 weeks. Post laser complications were recorded in 6 APROP babies. All treated eyes had a favourable outcome except in one eye disease progressed to stage 4B ROP requiring lens sparing vitrectomy. Conclusion: The study reaffirms the role of GA as the most critical factor in determining the number and severity of ROP. The study validates the need for early screening at 2 weeks. Immediate post laser complications the characteristic of APROP supports single sitting as the most convenient approach to laser.
Factors Influencing Cutting Forces in Turning and Development of Software to Estimate Cutting Forces in Turning

— Cutting is a process of extensive stresses and plastic deformations. The high compressive and frictional contact stresses on the tool face result in a substantial cutting force F. Cutting forces are the background for the evaluation of the necessary power in machining (choice of the electric motor). They are also used for dimensioning of machine tool components and the tool body. They influence the deformation of the work piece machined, its dimensional accuracy, chip formation and machining system stability. The direct approach to study cutting forces in machining is very expensive and time consuming, especially when a wide range of parameters is included: tool geometry, materials, cutting conditions, etc. The different approaches are Artificial Neural Network, Current Sensor, Turning Dynamometer, Finite Element Method, Mathematical Simulations and Softwares. Here an attempt is made to give a brief review on various approaches for estimating cutting forces and the effect of cutting parameters on cutting forces in turning.
Machine Learning Algorithms For Diagnosis Of Leukemia

: Leukemia is cancer of the blood, which includes the bone marrow and the lymphatic tissues, usually involving white blood cells. Unlike usual cancer, leukemia does not form solid tumours, but form large number of abnormal white blood cells which crowd out the normal blood cells. Machine Learning algorithms are largely employed in the treatment of Leukemia, be it for classification of different leukemia types or for detecting if leukemia is present in a patient. This paper describes Support Vector Machines, k-Nearest Neighbour, Neural Networks, Naïve Bayes and Deep Learning algorithms which are used to classify leukemia into its sub-types and presents a comparative study of these algorithms.