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A Review on using MLQ-Fuzzy Logic in CPU Scheduling

: In this paper we propose Scheduling which is a decision making process which deals with the allocation of resources to tasks over given time periods. Scheduling is done by scheduler and dispatcher. A scheduler is a person or machine that organizes or maintains schedules. A dispatcher is a module which gives control of CPU to the process selected by the scheduler. In this paper we propose using the scientific method to develop a deeper understanding of CPU schedulers; we use this approach to explain and understand the sometimes erratic behavior of CPU schedulers. This paper present a new set of fuzzy rules. It demonstrates that scheduling done with new priority improves average waiting time and average turnaround time. We have considered the multi level queuing scheduling algorithm for optimization by fuzzy logic. This scheduling algorithm has two queues, one is at highest priority and execute tasks in round robin fashion while other is batch queue and executes in first in first out (FIFO) sequence.
Role of 17β-Estradiol in Learning and Memory

Ovarian hormones regulate a wide variety of non-reproductive functions in the central nervous system by interacting with several molecular and cellular processes. Estrogens are steroid hormones that are synthesized in the gonads [peripherally-synthesized or “neuroactive steroids”] as well as in various tissues throughout the body, including the brain [brain-synthetized or “neurosteroids”]. 17β-Estradiol [E2] is the most potent and predominant form of estrogen. E2 has a number of effects on cognition and brain function. The effects on memory depend on hormone levels and on binding to different estrogen receptors within neural circuits. The purpose of this review is to highlight the complex relationship between E2 and cognitive functioning, analyzing the difference of effects described by observational studies compared to randomized controlled large-scale clinical trials. We review how E2 signaling affects memory processes: it starts from neurons and reaches superior learning and memory function through the effect on synapses and on the neuronal network.
Studies on Certain Physical and Biochemical Attributes of Kankrej Bull Semen

The Kankrej breed of cattle is a native of Kankrej town in Banaskantha district of North Gujarat. It is very high esteemed, fast, powerful draft cattle and fair enough milk production. Patel and Siddiquee (2013) and Shaikh (2014) proved that the elite Kankrej herd of Livestock research station, Sardarkrushinagar was superior to crossbred cattle in terms of milk production and disease resistance. Due to this property, it needs to conserve the valuable germ-plasm of this indigenous breed due to International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Special Issue-7 pp. 4574-4581 Journal homepage: http://www.ijcmas. com
ANTIBACTERIAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL INVESTIGATION OF DATURA STRAMONIUM L LEAF EXTRACTS AGAINST CLINICAL WOUND SAMPLES

Context: Datura stramonium Linn is one of the most common Indian medicinal plants commonly Used as medicine to cure various diseases. This study determined the presence of virulence factors in the organism, correlates it with the multi-drug resistance (MDR) and antibacterial, phytochemical activities of the leaf of Datura stramonium against wound causing pathogens. Aims: The aim of the following study is evaluate the antibacterial, phytochemical activity of the different extracts of D. stramonium leaf sample against selected bacterial isolates. Subjects and Methods: Purulent materials from different wound infections samples received were processed as per standard microbiological procedures. Virulence factors of biofilm were studied. Antibiotic sensitivity test was performed by standard Kirby Bauer disc diffusion technique. Antimicrobial activity of various extracts of plant leaves was investigated by agar disc and well-diffusion method against wound causing bacterial isolates. The phytochemical activities of leaf extract were done as per Clinical and Laboratory Standard Institute Guidelines. Results: Each collected wound samples showed one or more bacterial isolate, totally 78.9% of samples exhibited 43 isolates. Among the 18 antibacterial agents, the most of the antibacterial agents had highly resistance activity and some agents had highly sensitive activity against the isolates. All isolates were having the ability to produce biofilm, among them 58% of isolates were strong Biofilm producers. The antibacterial studies, the acetone extract of Datura stramonium presented the highest anti-S. aureus activity and was effective *Correspondence for
Teachers’ Integration of Environmental Awareness and Sustainable Development Practices

The study aimed to determine the relationship between teachers’ integration of environmental awareness and level of sustainable development practices of selected public high schools in the First District of Oriental Mindoro. Using the descriptive correlational and comparative studies, the questionnaires were distributed to 384 students. The study found out that the teachers integrated environmental awareness topics on waste management, pollution, forest conservation and climate change on their class lessons; the schools were practicing proper waste disposal, recycling, composting, tree planting and energy conservation for sustainable development practices. Teachers’ integration of environmental awareness influences sustainable development practices. This integration and practices can be enhanced by reaching out to communities outside the school and by strengthening the established linkages to other environment-related agencies in order to achieve sustainability. It means amplifying by extending sustainable practices as collaborative effort of the students, schools, outside communities, LGU’s and other related government and nongovernment agencies. Such interaction can improve the quality and coverage of sustainable practices not only in school but in the whole community.
The Effects of Income, Income Distribution and Health Expenditures on Under-Five Mortality Rate

The level of development of a country is explained together with the income, education and health level of the people living in that country. Health level is measured by health status indicators. In this study, the relationship between income level, income distribution, health expenditures and under five mortality rate, which is one of the most important health status criteria, is discussed. So, the aim of this study is to find out how international level income levels, income distribution and health expenditures could influence the underfive mortality rate. For this purpose, the explanatory power of the economic indicators of 190 countries for 2013 on the under-five mortality rate was examined by multiple regression analysis. According to analysis results, the increase in health expenditures and income levels has a positive effect on the under-five mortality rate, also the income distribution deterioration has the negative impact the under-five mortality. Moreover, the increase in the share of private health expenditures in the health sector, especially in low-income countries, has been reached as a negative impact on the under-five mortality rates.
EFFECT OF CUPPING TREATMENT ON SOME BIOCHEMICAL VAR IABLES OF THI-QAR PROVINCE

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of of cupping treatment on serum glucose , serum o xidationantioxidants status. Using the lipid peroxidation m arker, malondialdehyde (MDA) and preventative antio xidant Ceruloplasmin (Cp) and Albumin (Alb), in serum of v olunteer Blood samples were obtained from (100) volunteer (b fore and after cupping treatment), as well as (35) healthy subjects as a control group. They divided into two gr ups as the following: Control Group : Included Thirty fivehealthy subjects aged (20-7 0 years). Pre Cupping Group: Included one hundred volunteer before cupping a ged (20-70 years). Post Cupping Group: Included one hundred volunteer after cupping ag ed (20-70 years). Results: The results showA significant decreased can be ob s rved in post cupping group when comparison with pre cupping group (p ≤0.05), while a non-significant different in the lev el of serum glucose can be observed in post cupping group in comparison with control group (p ≤0.05). Serum MDA also shown A significant decrease can be observed in post cupping group in comparison with pre cupping group (p≤0.05), while a non-significant differs in the level of serum MDA can be observed in post cupping group in comparison with control group (p≤0.05). As well pre cupping group shown that significant increase (p ≤0.05) in serum MDA when comparison with post cuppin g and control groups. While serum Cp levels shown that significant increase (p ≤0.05) in serum CP can be observed in pre and post c upping groups when compared to with control group, as well as post cup ping group show significant decrease (p ≤0.05)in serum CP in comparison with pre cupping group. As well as serum Alb show that significant increase (p ≤0.05) in serum Alb can be observed in pre and post cupping groups when compar ison with control group, as well as post cupping gr oup shows a significant decrease (p ≤0.05)in serum Alb in comparison with pre cupping gr oup.
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE CREDIT DEMAND AMONG SMALL SCALE ENTERPRISES IN KANO STATE NIGERIA

This paper investigates the factors that determine credit demand and their influence on the credit accessibility among small scale enterprises operating within three political zones of Kano state; Kano central, Kano north and Kano south. A random sampling of 404 surveyed enterprises for the data collected through a questionnaire was analysed using a logit regression in the first part of the analysis to find whether or not respondents (small business operators) apply for credit. In the second part, the ordered logistic regression was used to identify the influence of these factors on credit application outcome. In the logistic regression analysis, the results show that age, gender and collateral are statistically significant of being apply (versus not apply) while education, enterprise, experience and location show no statistical significance. In the ordered logistic regression, age, location and experience to statistically have influence on access to credit while education, enterprise, gender and collateral show a negative influence. The study recommends policy interventions to design a strategy to improve financial lending with view to improve small business credit accessibility in Nigeria.
Influence of feeding diets containing different levels of L-arginine on blood plasma characteristics of broilers

A total of 300 one-day old Ross 308 broiler chicks were used i to examine the effect of supplementing of different levels of arginine to broiler diets on blood biochemistry. The chicks were allocated on 4 treatment groups each of five replicates and each replicate consisted of 15 chicks. The treatment groups were control (without arginine) and treatments T1, T2 and T3 having arginine in the diet at the levels of 0.02, 0.04 and 0.06 %, respectively. The blood plasma traits included in this study were protein, albumen, globulin, glucose, alkaline phosphatase, calcium, uric acid, cholesterol, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and alanine aminotransferase (ALT). The results indicated that adding arginine to the diet of broilers (T1, T2 and T3) resulted in significant increases in blood plasma protein, albumen, globulin, glucose, ALP, and calcium and significant decreases in blood plasma cholesterol, uric acid, AST, and ALT during all periods of the experiment. In conclusion, supplementation of the broiler ration with L-arginine resulted in improvement with respect to blood plasma traits. Therefore, arginine can be used as effective feed additive for enhancing physiological status of broiler chickens.
Biological Management of South American Tomato Moth (Tuta Absoluta Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) In Ethiopia

Copyright: © 2017| Author (s), This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial No Derivs License, which permits use and distribution in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited, the use is noncommercial and no modifications or adaptations are made. South American tomato moth (Tuta absoluta Meyrick) is one of the production constraints of Solanaceous crop of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.). The trial was conducted using irrigation at Melkassa Agricultural Resarch Center (MARC) during 2014 off season to determine the optimum rate and frequency, and evaluate the efficacy of Bacillus thuringiensis var kurstaki against T. absoluta. The miya variety was used for this experiment. The experiment was laid out in RCBD with three replications. Bacillus thuringiensis was tested at 1 and 2 kg/ha in 7, days of foliage application in addition coragen as the standard check and the untreated check was included for comparison. The different doses of Bacillus thuringiensis were no variation on egg density and agronomic characters such as plant height, number of flower and fruit per cluster, and fruit set percentage. All treatments foliar application minimizing the leaf damaged score compared with untreated check. Coragen and 2kg/ha of B.t in weekly application were gave the maximum marketable yield, lowest fruit infestation percentage and fruit holes with T.absoluta and minimizing yield loss. Bacillus thuringiensis var kurstaki whichare medium efficacy in controlling T.absoluta after the study compared with the standards check. It is an important component of integrated pest management so more extensive studies for integrating of Bacillus thuringiensis with botanicals and biological control methods including predator and parasitoids of control measures against T.absoluta would contribute to sustainable tomato production in Ethiopia.
Low Endophthalmitis Rate and Absence of Sympathetic Ophthalmia after Open Globe Injuries-A Ten-Year Review of Open Globe Injury

Background/aims: This study aims to review the epidemiology and clinical outcomes of open-globe injuries (OGI) over a ten-year period. Methods: This is a retrospective case review of Chinese patients suffering from OGI. Data regarding patient demographics, mechanism of injury, visual acuity (VA) and clinical features at presentation, subsequent clinical events and final outcome VA were collected. Univariate and multivariate analyses using logistic regression were performed to identify factors that were related to the final visual outcome. Results: A total of 122 eyes were included in this study. Majority were workplace injuries, followed by accidental fall injuries. About half of the injured eyes have profound visual loss despite management. Multivariate analysis showed that poor initial VA and posterior involvement were independent predictors of profound visual loss after OGI. Endophthalmitis rate of the injured eyes was 0.8%. There was not a case of sympathetic ophthalmia (SO), despite no primary enucleation was performed. Conclusion: An accurate assessment of prognostic factors at the initial examination enables realistic expectations of visual outcome. Early medical treatment and globe-salvaging repair should be encouraged in all eyes suffering from an OGI considering the observed low rate of endophthalmitis and absence of SO.
COMPARATIVE STUDY ON POST - OPERATIVE ANALGESIA IN LOWER LIMB ARTHROPLASTIES WITH CONTINUOUS EPIDURAL INFUSION OF 0.125% BUPIVACAINE AND TWO DIFFERENT NARCOTIC ANALGESICS FENTANYL AND SUFENTANIL

Present study was carried out to compare and evaluate the effect of fentany and sufentanil in combination of bupivacaine on postoperative pain relief and possible side effects if any in patients operated for hip and knee arthroplasties. We randomly selected sixty patients of ASA grade I III of age 18 to 75 years divided in to two groups. Group –I Received2.5 μg/ml fentanyl along with 0.125% bupivacaine as a continuous epidural infusion at the rate of 5 ml/hr up to 48 hr after the surgery. Group-II Received 0.25 μg/ml sufentanil along with 0.125% bupivacaine as a continuous epidural infusion at the rate of 5 ml/hr up to 48 hr after the surgery. Analgesia was assessed by Visual analogue scale and motor block if any by Bromage scale. Haemodynamics and respiratory parameters were recorded and side effects if any were noted. In group I mean VAS score during rest was 27.0 +/-4.8 and mean VAS score during movement was 33.5+/-4.9 in group II mean VAS score during rest was 20.8+/-4.9 and mean VAS score during movement was 27.7+/-5.2. The dynamic pain VAS score showed a statistically significant difference between two groups. haemodynamics parameters were similar in both groups. Thus group II patients received sufentanil along with 0.125% bupivacaine had better post-operative analgesia during movement as well as at rest without respiratory depression or significant side effects.
THE EFFECT OF METFORMIN MONOTHERAPY ON BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS ASSOCIATED WITH DIABETES MELLITUS, KIDNEY, CARDIAC, LIVER, THYROID, AND REPRODUCTIVE ORGAN FUNCTIONS IN PRE- AND POST-MENOPAUSE WOMEN WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS

Objective: The aim of this study was to find out the alterations in biochemical parameters associated with the functioning of kidney, cardiac, liver, thyroid, and reproductive organs in preand post-menopause Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) women treated with metformin monotherapy (MMT) and to select a set of biochemical tests as routine to evaluate the functions of the above organs at regular intervals of time based on the levels of various biochemical parameters during a period of 1 year at 6 and 12 months. Method: A total of 100 T2DM patients (50 preand 50 post-menopause women) who visited Apollo Speciality Hospitals Vanagaram, Sugar Clinic, and who were on treatment with MMT and 100 (50 preand 50 post-menopause age-matched non-diabetic women) were enrolled for this study. Fully automated analyzers and reagents and controls were used for all the assays to ensure the validity of the results obtained. GraphPad online calculator was used to calculate t and p values. Results: MMT for menopause women with T2DM had improved the diabetic parameters, and the levels of fasting plasma glucose (FPG), postprandial plasma glucose (PPPG), and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) have dropped from 179.48 mg/dL, 270.8 mg/dL, and 8.75% at diagnosis to 135.36, 199.45, and 7.05, respectively, after 12 months of MMT. In the case of post-menopause, the corresponding levels were 180.6, 263.2, and 8.85 to 133.79, 189.06, and 6.68%, respectively, and all the five organ functions were also not altered as the parameters tested for each organ function returned to normal. The drop in all the parameters levels was significant compared to the levels at diagnosis and the p values ranged from <0.01 to<0.0001. Conclusion: Metformin treatment has shown very good improvement in the progressive reductions in the levels of FPG, PPPG, and HbA1c as well as maintaining the functions of kidney, cardiac, liver, thyroid, and reproductive organs to near normal as per the associations of these organ-specific parameters before and after 6 and 12 months of MMT.
The Relationship between Alexithymia and Types C and D Personalities in People with Depression Disorders

Background and Aim: Patients with depression disorders impose annually huge costs on their families and society. With a meticulous glance to the literature, lack of sufficient studies regarding Alexithymia and Types C and D Personalities are obvious. Thus, the aim of current study is investigation the relationship of Alexithymia with Types C and D Personalities in depressed individuals. Materials and Method: Current study through descriptive-correlation analysis examines the relationship between the mentioned variables on a sample of 150 patients. This sample was selected via simple random sampling method among all the depressed people in city of Tehran (as the statistical population) who in years 2012-2013 had visited treatment and diagnostic centers. The sample patients were asked to answer Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ) (1974), Denollet Type D Personality Questionnaire (1998), Torento-Alexithymia Scale 20 (TAS20) (Bagby, Parker & Taylor, 1994). The obtained data were analyzed using bivariate regression analysis and Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA). Results: Findings demonstrated significant relationship between Alexithymia and Type C personality, but there was not significant relationship between Alexithymia and D personality type. In addition, there was no significant difference in terms of personality types between two genders, but women acquired higher score in Alexithymia and Type C personality than men. Conclusion: With respect to research results, close relationship between mood and personality was noticed and women had high vulnerability comparing to men. On this basis, it is necessary for clinicians to implement specific therapy measures to decrease Alexithymia in women.
Serum Levels of High Mobility Group Box 1 (HMGB1) and Matrix Metalloprotinase 9 (MMP9) are Related to Lung Function Indices in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Background: High mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) and Matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9) participate in inflammation and tissue remolding in various diseases. This study aimed to investigate if HMGB1 and MMP9 levels were elevated in COPD patients and if they are related to airway obstruction. Methods: Demographic and clinical characteristics, spirometry examination, and blood samples were obtained from 36 COPD patients and 39 healthy volunteers. Serum concentrations of High mobility group box 1 protein (HMGB1) and Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) were detected with ELISA Assay. Results: We found that serum HMGB1 and MMP9 levels were significantly increased in COPD patients compared with healthy volunteers (62.6±48.3 versus 35.4±24.9 pg/mL, p-value 0.003 and 201.8±32.8 versus 164.6±59.2 ng/ml, p-value 0.001 respectively). Also, there was asignificant positive correlation between HMGB-1 with MMR dyspnea scale and BODE index, COPD stage and negative correlation with PaO2, spirometric indices: FEV1, FVC, FEF25-75, and 6MWD. However, MMP-9 was correlated positively with MMRD score and BODE index and negatively correlated with oxygen saturation, PaO2, spirometric indices and 6MWD. There was positive correlation between HMGB-1 and MMP-9. Conclusion: Our findings first illustrate that serum HMGB1 and MMP9 levels are elevated in serum of patients with COPD, and second both markers are related to the lung function indices in these patients, suggesting that both markers may play critical roles in the pathogenesis of COPD.
Production arrowroot depending on the size of the rhizome and substrate in Campo Grande –MS, Brazil

The arrowroot starch is much appreciated in the preparation of desserts, breads, cookies and cakes. However the production of starch by the commercial varieties is still made in an amateur way without proper management. The experiment was conducted in a randomized block design in factorial 3 (rhizomes sizes) x 2 (substrates). The three rhizome sizes arrowroot, were classified as small (≤ 15.0 g), medium (≥ 15.01 and ≤ 30.0) and big (≥ 30.01 g) according to their weights. We evaluated: height collect from the region to the apex of the leaf, stem diameter at the collar region survival percentage of rhizomes, shoot dry weight, root dry mass, average number of seedlings per rhizome and calculated the index quality seedlings Dickson. There were no differences in the interaction between plants x substrate. However the size of rhizomes influenced the quality of the seedlings, and the big (≥ 30.01 g) rhizomes was what produced seedlings with the best quality. Keywords—Marantha arundinacea L. , propagation, starch, ground.