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Varietal Difference for Internode Elongation Caused by Exogenous Gibberellic Acid in Floating Rice Seedlings

Internode elongation was induced during the seedling stage by foliar application of gibberellic acid (GA3, 1-1, 000 ppm) in floating rice and non-floating rice. The induction effect of GA3 was stronger in floating rice than in non-floating rice. Comparing Bangladesh floating rice with Thai floating rice, the induction effect was generally stronger in the former than in the latter. In each of both floating rices, it was stronger in the varieties which have good elongation ability than in those with inferior elongation ability. But, the promotion of elongation of both leaf sheath and leaf blade by GA3 did not differ among Bangladesh floating rice, Thai floating and non-floating rices. In higher plants, stem growth is generally suppressed by light and enhanced by gibberellin application. In non-floating rice seedlings, Takahashi and Wada 6) reported that elongation of the secondinternode was induced under light conditions by the pre-treatment of 1,000 -2,000 ppm of gibberellic acid (GA3) and the degree of response varied with variety. According to Yamaguchi,7) the amount of gibberellin-like substances in floating rice plants was larger than that in the non-floating rice plants. From these results, he suggested that the growth habit of the floating rice plants may be in part ascribed to large amount of gibberellin-like substances in its tissue. Saengpetch and Hamamura3) suggested that the relation between gibberellic acid and abscisic acid contents migit control the allocation of growth substances among organs such as internodes, leaf sheaths and leaf blades, thus providing the basis for differentiation between floating and non-floating forms. The present investigation was carried out to determine whether the elongation ability of floating rice can be identified in the seedling stage by applying GA3. Materials and methods Unless otherwise mentioned, 181 floating rice varieties from Bangladesh and 85 floating rice varieties and 101 non-floating rice varieties from Thailand were used in this study. Two to six germinated seeds were sown in a plastic pot, 7.7 cm in diameter and 12 cm in bight, with a hole in the bottom. Each pot contained ca. 480g of paddy soil fertilized with 190mg (NH4)2SO4, 230mg Ca (H2PO4)2• H2O and 75mg KCI. After sowing, pots were placed in a shallow water tank. As the 3rd leaf emerged stage, seedlings were thinned to one to three plants per pot and allowed to grow. Position of the lowest elongated internode under submerged conditions Data from the Thai floating rices were obtained in the previous experiment.2) For the Bangladesh floating rice, all the experimental procedures were described in the previous paper.2) The experiment was conducted in the summer of 1984. Each variety consisted of three to eight pots and each pot had one plant. Relation between seedling stage and GA3 ap-
Fiscal Deficit, National Saving and Sustainability of Economic Growth in Emerging Economies: A Dynamic GMM Panel Data Approach

The neoclassical growth models argued that the movement to steady states; technology, exogenous rate of savings, population growth and technical progress stimulate higher growth levels (Solow 1956). Contrary to the neoclassical argument, endogenous growth model argues that, in the theory of endogenous growth, government play a significant role in promoting accumulation of knowledge, research and development, public investment, human capital development, law and order can generate growth both in the short and long run. Moreover, they assumed technical progress as endogenous variable for growth (Barro 1995). This study analyze the effects of fiscal deficit on sustainability of economic growth and provided new empirical evidence on the effects of fiscal deficit on saving and sustainability of economic growth based on the assumption of endogenous growth model. We estimated using the reduced form of GMM method for dynamic panels covers 1990-2009 for three emerging countries that includes China, India and South Africa. Keywords : Fiscal deficit; National saving; Sustainability; Growth. JEL Classification : C33; C 61; E62; O16; O47
Acceptability of virtual reality interoceptive exposure for the treatment of panic disorder with agoraphobia

Interoceptive exposure (IE) is a standard component of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) for panic disorder and agoraphobia. The virtual reality (VR) program ‘Panic-Agoraphobia’ has several virtual scenarios designed for applying exposure to agoraphobic situations; it can also simulate physical sensations. This work examines patients' acceptability of the IE component as applied in two different ways: using VR versus traditional IE. Additionally, it explores the relationship between users' treatment expectations and satisfaction and clinically significant change. Results showed that VR and traditional IE were well accepted by all participants. Furthermore, treatment expectations predicted efficacy.
Development of DNA Extraction Kit Based on Silica-Coated Magnetic Nanoparticles for Formalin-Fixed and Paraffin-Embedded Cancer Tissues

Abstract: The aim of this study is to develop a kit for the extraction of DNA from formalin fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissues using silica-coated magnetic nanoparticles Fe3O4@SiO2 (MagSi nano) and suitable buffers. We selected the best version of synthesized MagSi nano (code M1) and optimised buffers including Lysis Buffer (code LB2) and Binding Buffer (code BB2) for extracting DNA from FFPE tissues with highest DNA recovery (84 - 103 ng/ml) and good purity (A260/A280 around 1.8 - 2.0). Using the MagPure FFPE DNA nano kit based on the selected MagSi nano and the optimised LB2 + BB2 buffers, we successfully performed extraction of DNA from FFPE tissues of colon and nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients. The extracted DNAs from FFPE colon cancer tissues could be used as templates for downstream amplifying and sequencing Braf bio marker gene, and the extracted DNAs from nasopharyngeal cancer tissues could be used as templates for downstream detection of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) using real-time Taqman PCR. In sum, the MagPure FFPE DNA nano kit is potential for extraction of DNA from FFPE tissues, and need to be further developed to improve DNA recovery yield for application in diagnostics of cancers using molecular biology. Keywords: Silica-coated magnetic nanoparticles Fe3O4@SiO2, DNA extraction, FFPE cancer tissue, PCR, DNA sequencing.
International Symposium on Intelligent Manufacturing and Automation , DAAAM 2014 Analysis and Simulation of New Wheel Pair Construction

For development of railway transport it is important to have reliable, power effective cars. Cars reliability and efficiency strongly depend on a wheel pair construction. To satisfy these needs a wheel pair for a new cars generation was designed. New design has following features: flexible bandage with cylindrical a surface, the wheel center established on own bearings, independent wheel treads. Article investigates design and modeling of new wheel pair movement. Research of wheel pair was conducted using simulation of wheel flange loaded conditions. The optimal flange form is found and analyzed. © 2015 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. Peer-review under responsibility of DAAAM International Vienna.
A Performance-oriented Model of Intercultural Communicative Competence

The article proposes a model of intercultural communicative competence. The need for further reflection on this topic derives from two facts: existing models are not built on Dell Hymes’ model of communicative competence (cc), although they use Hymes’ term ‘cc’ is used; our discussion in this essay starts from a definition of cc in Hymes’ tradition and studies what changes are needed to make it fit to describe intercultural cc; most models are, in fact, not ‘models’. According to the theory of models, models aim at being universal, based on formal logic rather than empirical evidence, and this is extremely important in ICC studies where empirical research is always partial. The result is a new instrument to analyse, describe and teach ICC.
Synchronous distance learning and virtual classrooms: A case study on student expectations and conditioning factors

In order to cope with increasing enrolment demands and funding constraints, some multi-campus universities in developing regions have considered distance learning (DL) as a way to facilitate access, while improving course delivery effectiveness. This paper presents a survey on students' perceptions about hypothetical implementations of DL systems, in particular the use of synchronous two way transmission and virtual classrooms in new locations. We explored three main areas of interest: firstly student profiles, and their cost and time constraints under the traditional system; secondly, pre-adoption perceptions about various DL options; and thirdly, differences in perceived impacts for individuals enrolled in different subjects. Data gathered sequentially from two sub- samples in non-consecutive years (1999 and 2001) enabled numerous cross- section and longitudinal operations. We present examples of findings on the cost-benefit ratios, relative priorities and pre-adoption factors affecting decisions on both institutional and pedagogical issues.
The Most Common New Cases of Breast Cancer among the Housewives: The Some Carcinogenic Determinants

Abstract BACKGROUND: Numerous studies have observed risk factors for breast cancer. We aimed to investigate and assess the relationship between individual, social, occupational and environmental determinants of breast cancer using a questionnaire among 100 newly diagnosed female breast cancer patients and 100 control female subjects without cancer. METHODS: A case-control study using a family ambulatory based survey was conducted among 200 female patients from all municipalities of Zenica - Doboj Canton. New cases of breast cancer among subjects of experimental group (n = 100) were diagnosed between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2007 using the institutional clinical procedure for breast cancer diagnosis. Data were obtained using a self - rated questionnaire specially designed for this research. The questionnaire contains a group of questions about individual and demographic data, occupational and environment characteristics, reproductive hystory, body mass index, life style and quality life factors. RESULTS: Fifty two percent of our examinees with breast cancer are housewives. There were no significant differences between the two groups and their subgroups except for prevalence of routine physical activity (P = 0.016), unemployment (P = 0.004), history arrival menopause (P = 0.012), and type of occupation/ workplace (P = 0.015) among subjects with breast cancer in relation to control subjects. We found significantly higher prevalence for failure to routine physical activity (P = 0.006), obesity (P = 0.009), unemployment (P = 0.001), unsecure existence (P = 0.015), and low level of education (P = 0.001) in housewives in relationship to others occupation. CONCLUSION: The most common new cases of breast cancer were among housewife. Inverse significantly link between breast cancer and poverty, arrival time of menopause and distant-cousindegree family history were found. For most women, physical activity may reduce the risk of invasive breast cancer.
Teacher knowing or not knowing about students

Based on a critical ethnography of an urban high school that exemplifies the many changes of post-apartheid South Africa, this paper presents data about two teachers who propose opposing perspectives and practices of knowing students. The analysis of the teachers’ narratives shows that they came to know their students through solicited, unsolicited and professional knowing processes. A surprise finding for successful teaching, in what may be considered difficult yet not uncommon conditions of schooling in South Africa, is that knowing about students can be dangerous, and that not knowing students can be useful for teachers. These counter-intuitive findings are generative of questions requiring further exploration. Keywords : critical ethnography; not knowing students; successful teaching; teacher knowing; urban school
OPTIMAL PLACEMENT AND SIZING OF HT SHUNT CAPACITORS FOR TRANSMISSION LOSS MINIMIZATION AND VOLTAGE PROFILE IMPROVEMENT: THE CASE OF RRVPNL POWER GRID

The loss minimization and voltage stability enhancement are the important objectives in operating the transmission networks. In this paper, a method to evaluate the optimal placement and restructuring of HT Shunt Capacitors in RRVPNL Power Grid for minimization of transmission system losses and voltage profile improvement based on cost benefit analysis and PR index is proposed. The costs considered are economic cost associated with HT Shunt Capacitors. The PR index is the index of losses decrement which in the proposed algorithm is the ratio of total losses in the system after capacitor placement to all of losses before capacitor placement. The benefits from reactive power compensation are defined as the reduced generation costs due to reduced losses and reduced total system costs. The benefits are also achieved from the fact that power generation schedules can be changed by increased transmission capability in the network which will allow for more generation from cheap sources to be delivered to the load centers and more energy can be sold to the customers which would increase the sales due to higher transmission capacity. The benefits are considered in terms of cost for economic justification of investments in installation and restructuring of reactive power sources. The method is based on power flow solution iteratively using MATLAB to arrive at the optimal solution.
A Population Estimate for Golden Eagles in the Western United States

Abstract Researchers have suggested golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) populations may be declining in portions of their range. However, there are few baseline data describing golden eagle populations across their range in the western United States. We used aerial line transect distance methodology with a double-observer modification to estimate golden eagle population numbers in 4 bird conservation regions of the western United States. We conducted surveys from 16 August to 8 September 2003, after most golden eagles had fledged and before fall migration. The goal of our sampling strategy was to provide ≥80% power (α = 0.1) to detect an annual rate of total population change ≥3% per year over a 20-year period. We observed 172 golden eagles across 148 transects and estimated 27,392 golden eagles (90% CI: 21,352–35,140) occurred in the study area during the late summer and early fall of 2003. Following the surveys, we used Monte Carlo simulation to determine the statistical power to detect trends in the golden eagle populations if yearly surveys were continued over a 20-year monitoring period. The simulation indicated the desired power could be achieved under the current methodology and sample size. The methods utilized in this study can be implemented for other raptor species when population estimates that include nonbreeding members of a population are needed. The results of this study can be utilized by professionals to help manage golden eagle populations and to develop conservation strategies.
A PLS Approach to Measuring Investor Sentiment in Chinese Stock Market

We select five objective sentiment indicators and one subjective sentiment indicator to build investor sentiment composite index in Chinese stock market by using the partial least squares. The reason why we do that is to improve the shortcomings of the principal component analysis, which was adopted to build investor sentiment composite index in the pioneering research. Moreover, due to the large proportion of individual investors in Chinese stock market and the rapid change of investor sentiment, we innovatively use the weekly data with smaller information granularity and higher frequency. Through empirical tests for its reasonability and market’s predictive capability, we find that this index appears to fit the data better and improves prediction.
GPU-Accelerated Real-Time Stereo Matching

A problem in the field of computer vision is the correspondence problem, the problem of finding pixels which correspond to each other in different images. A stereo matching algorithm is used to solve this kind of problem, and typically produces a disparity map, or a depth map. Current approaches are often too slow to be used in real-time, leading to the question of which algorithm is best for such purposes. This thesis explores which approach to stereo matching is most appropriate for real-time purposes. In addition, it is also explored what optimizations and approximations can be applied in order to improve performance. This was accomplished by implementing an Adaptive Support Weights based stereo matching algorithm in CUDA, and exploring various approximations and performance optimizations related to it. It is shown that Adaptive Support Weights is a good method for real-time use. This thesis’ most significant contribution is the performance optimizations presented, which significantly improve upon the performance of the algorithm compared to previous work.
Wideband Frequency Selective Surface with a Sharp Band Edge Based on Mushroom-Like Cavity

A wideband frequency selective surface (FSS) with a sharp band edge is proposed. The periodic cell includes a mushroom-like cavity and four L-type slots etched on the top and bottom conductor claddings of the cavity. The measured results show that the proposed FSS operates at X band with a 12.5% bandwidth (7.85-8.90 GHz), in which the insertion loss is less than 3 dB. Comparing with the FSSs based on substrate integrated waveguide cavity, the proposed FSS not only realizes high selectivity, but also realizes a 55.8% reduction in cell size.
Fixation and Commitment While Designing and its Measurement

This paper introduces the notion that fixation and commitment while designing can be measured by studying the protocol of the design session. It is hypothesized that the dynamic entropy of the linkograph of the protocol provides the basis for such a measurement. The hypothesis is empirically tested using a design protocol and the results demonstrate that the dynamic entropy of the design protocol's linkograph may form the basis of the measurement of fixation and commitment.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Recent Work Title Modeling the molecular structure of the carbon fiber / polymer interphase for multiscale analysis of composites Permalink

The carbon fiber/polymer matrix interphase region plays an important role in the behavior and failure initiation of polymer matrix composites and accurate modeling techniques are needed to study the effects of this complex region on the composite response. This paper presents a high fidelity multiscale modeling framework integrating a novel molecular interphase model for the analysis of polymer matrix composites. The interphase model, consisting of voids in multiple graphene layers, enables the physical entanglement between the polymer matrix and the carbon fiber surface. The voids in the graphene layers are generated by intentionally removing carbon atoms, which better represents the irregularity of the carbon fiber surface. The molecular dynamics method calculates the interphase mechanical properties at the nanoscale, which are integrated within a high fidelity micromechanics theory. Additionally, progressive damage and failure theories are used at different scales in the modeling framework to capture scale-dependent failure of the composite. Comparisons between the current molecular interphase model and existing interphase models and experiments demonstrate that the current model captures larger stress gradients across the material interphase. These large stress gradients increase the viscoplasticity and damage effects at the interphase which are necessary for improved prediction of the nonlinear response and multiscale damage in composite materials. © 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
The evolution of a framework for Building Environmental Assessment (BEA) for green buildings in Saudi Arabia

Sustainable development has become a significant worldwide concern, and Building Environment Assessment (BEA) for green building play an important role to achieve sustainability in buildings. In some countries, rating tools are been used, such as LEED in the US, BREEAM in the UK, and Green Star in Australia. However, Saudi Arabia is yet to develop these tools. A first step recently is the development of the new established council (the Saudi Green Building Council) in Saudi Arabia has the full responsibility to develop such tools. This research investigates the environmental issues that could underpin such a tool and it discusses the evolution framework for developing a national rating tool for green buildings. The research has investigated the Saudi opinions in developing the new framework, and clarified the most important building applications, environmental scope of studies, and the most important key performance areas (KPA's) in assessing the buildings in Saudi Arabia. This research concludes that Saudi Arabia has a different priority in considering sustainability in buildings due to the differences in the country environment, location, economy, and community culture. Daily energy saving and water resources were equally the highest priority then any other key performance indicators (KPA's). A more interesting result was preserving the social and cultural character was far more important than carbon dioxide emission reduction. In addition the research has provided an evolution framework including, weighting system for the KPA's. Finally, this research includes recommendations for the development of a new BEA for Saudi Arabia.
Emulation Environment for Ground Truth Establishment

Network security is a hot topic to network users and managers, whether they are institutional, enterprise or domestic. New threats or mutations of existing ones appear at a very fast rate and the solutions that are nowadays used to fight them frequently require a real-time analysis of the network traffic or a previous training based on real data. Most of the times, this training must be supervised by humans that, depending on their experience, can create security breaches in the system without knowing it. Since existing anomaly detection methodologies have to be trained and tested in order to validate their efficiency, there is an increasing need for trustworthy network traffic data that can be used without compromising users confidentiality, obeys to some pre-established criteria and is completely known in terms of its underlying protocols. In fact, the effectiveness of network anomaly detectors cannot be fully evaluated without having a complete control of the entire evaluation experiment, which requires that it should be possible to change the location, magnitude and type of individual anomalies and background traffic. In this work, we propose an emulation environment that can be used to obtain trustworthy network data both in the presence of licit and illicit applications. We also present some topological and traffic scenarios that were already defined to start gathering network data and make it immediately available to the scientific community. The emulation environment was built in an evolutionary way, enabling the easy introduction of new network scenarios and services and/or the refinement of the existing ones. Keywords-Ground truth, emulation, licit and illicit applications.