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Effectiveness of Rhizosphere Bacteria for Control of Root Rot Disease and Improving Plant Growth of Wheat ( Triticum a estivum L)

Pathogenic fungus Rhizoctonia solani causes root rot disease in wheat leading to collapsing of the aerial part of the plant. To characterize antagonistic bacteria, one hundred and thirty bacterial isolates were obtained from the rhizosphere soil of wheat and these rhizobacterial isolates alongwith 72 reference strains were screened for their antagonistic interactions against R. solani under cultural conditions. Sixteen bacterial isolates inhibited the growth of R. solani and growth inhibition zone varied from 6-15 mm by different rhizobacterial isolates. Two isolates WPS3 and WPS90 caused maximum growth inhibition of the fungi. Growth inhibiton of the pathogenic fungi was also observed using culture filterates of antagonistic rhizobacterial isolates. The protein estimation of the culture filterates showed that the amount of protein excreted by different rhizobacterial isolates varied from 3.6 to 33.0 mg ml -1 of the supernatant. The loss of antagonistic activity after treatment with proteinase K and high temperature treatment indicated that excreted proteins are responsible for the antagonism. Pot house studies showed that inoculation of R. solani in wheat caused 85-90% root rot disease incidence at 60 to 90 days of plant growth. The single inoculation of rhizobacterial isolate WPS3 resulted in 131% increase of plant dry weight as compared to uninoculated control plants. The coinoculation of isolate WPS3 with R. solani enhanced 115% plant dry weight whereas coinoculation of Pseudomonas isolate WPS90 caused 98% increase in plant dry weight in comparison to control uninoculated plants at 90 days of plant growth. Coinoculation of Pseudomonas isolates WPS3 and WPS90 with R. solani also caused 88.9 and 66.7% disease control, respectively at 90 days of plant growth. Thus, Pseudomonas isolate WPS3 could be further ex- ploited for plant growth improvement under field conditions.
Through-the-Wall Target Localization with Time Reversal MUSIC Method

Time Reversal Multiple Signal Classiflcation (TR-MUSIC) method is studied and adapted for the detection and localization of multiple targets behind the wall in this paper. TR-MUSIC does not involve the FDTD solver for the implementation of the backpropagation of the time reversed fleld and is very computational e-cient. The Green's function vectors for the computation of the TR-MUSIC pseudo-spectrum is e-ciently evaluated with the saddle point method for a homogeneous wall. By employing the null space of the multistatic response matrix, simultaneous localization of multiple targets behind the wall can be achieved by TR-MUSIC method. Numerical results are presented to show the efiectiveness of through- the-wall imaging (TWI) with TR-MUSIC method.
DYNAMIC METRICS AT DESIGN LEVEL

As object oriented analysis and design techniques become widely used, the demand on assessing the quality of objectoriented designs substantially increases. Recently, there has been much research effort to develop and empirically validate metrics for OO design quality. Complexity, Coupling and Cohesion have received a considerable interest in the field. Despite the rich body of research and practice in developing design quality metrics, there has been less emphasis on dynamic metrics for object-oriented designs. The complex dynamic behavior of many real-time applications motivates a shift in interest from traditional static metric to dynamic metrics. In this research, Improved Dynamic cohesion metric is pr oposed. Existing cohesion measures only consider the pattern of interactions but do not differentiate write interaction from read interaction. Thus, do not reflect properties of class. This research measures improved version of cohesion measures considering read and write interaction as well as dynamic environment. This cohesion measures will be evaluated against some open source code of Java and to prove that write interaction are so commonly used in classes that they have much influence on cohesion measures and also cohesion measured dynamically is better than measured statically.
Feeding Chart for Semi-intensive Pond Production of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Fed on a Plant-based Diet and Economic Performance

This study investigated feeding charts for semi-intensive pond production of Nile tilapia fed on a plant-based diet and the economic performance. In Experiment I, the performance of Nile tilapia fed on a plant-based diet comprising agricultural bi-products using three different experimental feeding charts (Feeding charts 1, 2 or 3) was investigated for 180 days. Each tested feeding chart constituted a treatment. Fish were grown in 9 happas each 2 m long×2 m wide×1.5 m high with mesh size 13 mm installed in a fertilized pond of 20×25 m 3 with water temperature ranging from 23.0-30.6 o C. Each treatment was replicated in 3 happas. The final fish weight (FW), daily growth coefficient (DCG), percentage (%) weight gain (% WG), condition factor (CF), feed conversion ratio (FCR) and % fish survival (% survival) were calculated. The length-weight relationship of the fish was also determined using the power regression. In Experiment II, the cost-effectiveness of rearing Nile tilapia fed on a plant-based diet using an identified feeding chart in Experiment I was evaluated in a semi-intensive fertilized pond of 70 m 3 stocked with 13.6 g fish at a density of 3.4 fish/m 3 . The results in Experiment I indicated that fish fed following feeding chart 2 had significantly higher somatic growth than those fed using feeding charts 1 or 3. The DCG, % WG, CF, FCR and % survival were similar among the treatments. The fish exhibited isometric growth when fed using feeding chart 1 or 2. It was cost-effective to grow Nile tilapia using feeding chart 2 (Experiment II) under semi-intensive pond production at water temperature ranging from 20.8-26.2 o C. Keywords: feeding charts, tilapia, plant-based diet, ponds, semi-intensive, cost-effective
Entrepreneurship Knowledge, Networking and Toward Entrepreneurial Intention and the Impact to the Business Success of Students in Young Entrepreneurs Association (HIPMI-PT) East Java, Indonesia

This research explains the relationship between Entrepreneurship Knowledge, Networking and to Entrepreneurial Intention and the impact on the Business Success of students in Young Entrepreneurs Association (HIPMI-PT) East Java, Indonesia. Data was obtained from the sample of 130 students. There are seven findings. Firstly, Entrepreneurship Knowledge has no significant effect but positively directed toward Business Success of students in Young Entrepreneurs Association. Secondly, the Entrepreneurship Knowledge variable has no significant effect and negatively directed toward the Entrepreneurial intention. Thirdly, managerial skill variable significantly influenced with the positive direction toward Business Success of students In Young Entrepreneurs Association. Fourthly, Managerial skill variable significantly influenced with the positive direction toward the Entrepreneurial intention. Fifthly, networking variable has a significant effect with the positive direction toward the business succesc of students in Young Entrepreneurs Association. Sixthly, Networking variables significantly influenced the Entrepreneurial Intention positively and seventhly, Entrepreneurial intention variable has no significant effect and negative toward Business Success of students In Young Entrepreneurs. Keywords: Entrepreneurship knowledge, Managerial Skill, Networking Skill, Entrepreneurial intention, Business Success
Selection of optimal spawner‑pairs based on the polymorphism of microsatellite loci in a partially‑tetraploid fish species (Coregonus lavaretus)

how to adapt this technique to the selection of spawner pairs for restocking populations of partially tetraploid fish species. To test our calculation techniques, we used actual data on the polymorphism of the loci of captured whitefish (Coregonus lavaretus). The data enabled calculations showing which spawner pairs would create the most genetically diverse cohort of offspring if they were bred. The method presented in the paper can be used for breeding fish in aquaculture conditions to help conserve species. Selection of optimal spawner‐pairs based on the polymorphism of microsatellite loci in a partially‐tetraploid fish species (Coregonus lavaretus)
Isolation, Identification and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Pseudomonas spp. Isolated from Hospital Environment in Tonekabon, North of Iran

A wide variety of opportunistic pathogens has been detected in hospital surfaces. Medical center surfaces can serve as reservoirs of pathogenic bacteria. Among this pathogens, Pseudomonas species are one of the leading causes of nosocomial infections, frequently found in hospital environments. In this research, we studied the presence of Pseudomonas spp. in a hospital wards surfaces. 460 samples from a hospital sections were collected in the city of Tonekabon, in North of Iran, between December 2012 and June 2013. The identification of strains was performed by using biochemical tests and API20NE (Biomerieux). Finally, the identification of some strains was verified by 16S rRNA gene sequencing. In general, 61 strains of Pseudomonas were isolated from all the sources. The highest isolation rate of Pseudomonas spp. was recorded in Surgery section (19/71%), followed by ICU (19/23%), Labor (17/46%), CCU (14/10%), Pediatric (11/76%), Internal (9/87%) and while lowest isolation was recorded in Dialysis section (1/56%). out of 61 isolates 52 (85/25%) were belonged to Pseudomonas aeruginosa, 6 (9/83%) to Pseudomonas stutzeri, 2 (3/28%) to Pseudomonas putidaand 1 (1/64%) to Pseudomonas fluorescens. In addition, all pseudomonas species isolates were resistant to penicillin, cephalexin and vancomycin, while they showed different levels of susceptibility to other antibiotics. Environments in hospital are vehicle of Pseudomonas spp. and therefore the patients and people working in this area must attention to their personal hygiene in order to avoid Pseudomonas infection.
Fiscal Decentralization and Inflation in Central and Eastern Europe

Theoretical conceptions offer ambiguous suggestions about the precise sign of the association between decentralization and inflation (positive or negative). Given the different channels in which decentralization affects macroeconomic stability, this relationship becomes a matter of empirical research. This paper provides empirical evidence on the association between decentralization and inflation on a panel of 11 former transition economies from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) over the 1991-2011 period. The main findings from our empirical study suggest that decentralizing government activities in CEE countries is conducive with lower inflation rates. Also, we show that not only the extent of fiscal decentralization, but the composition of local revenue, too, matters for macroeconomic stability. Finally, we show that the relationship between fiscal decentralization and inflation is non-linear, i.e. initially, decentralization has favourable effects on macroeconomic stability, but above some threshold, these effects disappear. In these regards, the result from our study are consistent with several theoretical explanations: the commitment theory, the theory of continuity, and the theory of collective action.
ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS FOR OPTICAL INSPECTION IN PCBs

This paper is the result of the research on the ANN (artificial neural network) algorithm applied in decision making in the process of AOI (Automatic Optical Inspection) for quality control for electronic prototyping company, generating models for the assurance of Quality in the PCBs (Printed Circuit Board) product, covering the fields of decision making, quality management, production processes, neural computer systems and artificial vision among others. It is intended to develop an algorithm of ANN that provides an approach to human recognition and perception when performing a quality inspection of the final product, based on image analysis and recognition. We present the theoretical concepts explored and the results obtained. Initially a problem definition was made to model, then the data processing was performed, the artificial neural network model to be applied was selected, then the relevant adjustments were made to the model to finally obtain a simulation and validation of the same by the Histogram method.
Is the Dutch domesticated strain of Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) a hybrid?

In a study of genetic characteristics of exotic Clarias gariepinus we obtained the animals from five hatcheries in Nigeria and sequenced 399 base pair of the cyt b gene. The results show that the exotic C. gariepinus clustered in two lineages: Clarias anguillaris (West Africa) and C. gariepinus (East Africa). First, this strain could be a hybrid between the two species since the original populations used for selection were from different sources including West Africa where both occur sympatrically. Alternatively, it has been contaminated via unwholesome practices.
The Effects of Acquisition Targets, Diversification and Market Power on Cost Efficiency: Evidence form Taiwanese Banks

This study employs a stochastic frontier approach to explore the impacts of acquisition targets, diversification and market power on cost efficiency and compare scale economies, and cost complementarity for 44 banks in Taiwan for the period from 1997 to 2006. The empirical results show that MA however, the banks can improve the cost efficiency when they increase the market power of loans. We also find that the banks operate at economies of scale but the cost complementarity does not exist in the outputs of investment and loans.
The implementation of quality management systems in service organizations

In the present article, the author analyzes different patterns of the implementation of quality management systems in service organizations and examines the performance outcomes which are associated with it. The research shows that organizations with different quality management system implementation patterns have significantly different performance outcomes. A mature quality management system should include a consideration of success factors for the benefits of quality management system implementation from the early phases of its planning and designing processes. By requiring that all processes and procedures be documented, the ISO 9000 standard is undoubtedly commonly associated with control-oriented organizations. There is an interesting relationship between the reasons of ISO 9001 quality management systems implementation and the corresponding performance outcomes. Very important is correct maintenance of a quality management system during the post-certification period.
Does Community Forest Collective Action Promote Private Tree Planting? Evidence from Ethiopia

In community settings in low-income developing countries better forest management depends on collective action (CA), but if CA really offers better incentives than open access, we should observe behavioral differences across CA levels. In this paper we examine one potential farm-level behavioral effect by trying to isolate and understand the effects of community forest CA on households’ incentives to invest in trees located on their own farms. Using a household level analytical model, we find that more stringent forest CA should create incentives for private tree planting as a substitute for overusing community forests. We test this hypothesis using detailed measures of highland Ethiopia forest CA attributes taken directly from the rich CA literature and a variety of empirical specifications. Though we are unable to draw firm conclusions due to the nature of our data, we do find robust evidence across specifications that more effective forest collective action causes households to plant more trees on their farms.
The Detection of STAT1 Gene Influencing Milk Related Traits in Turkish Holstein and Jersey Cows

The main purpose of this study was to detect an association of cytoplasmic signal transducers and activators of transcription-1 (STAT1) with milk production traits in 472 Holstein and 283 Jersey cattle breeds of Turkey. This gene, located on chromosome 2, was chosen due to its role on development of mammary gland. A polymorphism of selected 314 bp allele fragment was detected by the restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis of polymerase chain reaction-amplified fragments (PCR-RFLP) method and also confirmed by DNA sequencing. The association tests were conducted between STAT1 genotypes and some economically important dairy traits. The genotypes for C/T as a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) were identified at interval 60 cM to 63 cM. The effects of STAT1 gene on milk production traits were not significant in Holstein cows, although animals with CT genotypes showed fairly close to significant value for the corrected 305 d milk yield. However, Jersey cows with TT genotype were 2.07 kg higher for test-day milk yield (P < 0.05), 0.13 kg for fat yield (P < 0.01) and 0.07 kg for protein yield (P < 0.05) compared with animals having CC and CT genotypes. Definitely, the further research should be conducted to search this gene intensively with larger samples to identify polymorphism and any association between the economically important traits and genotypic class in Holstein cows. Finally, based on the findings, it was concluded that STAT1 gene might be used as a potential candidate gene to improve milk yield and milk fat and protein contents in dairy cows breeding programs.
The Main Issues Affecting the Performance of TiO 2 based DSSC Conventional TiO

Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC) have been extensively studied due to their promising potential for high efficiency, low production cost and eco-friendly production. The photoanode is one of the main components in DSSCs which determines its performance. The main issues facing in DSSCs are the charge recombinations and low light harvesting capacity. Conventional TiO2 nanoparticles with large surface area has low light scattering ability and low electron transport rate while one dimensional nanostructures have high electron transport rate and good light scattering ability but has a low surface area. Different approaches such as nanocomposite, light scattering layer and hierarchical structures to improve performance of 1D DSSCs are discussed. Besides that, works done on the optimization of TiO2 photoanode in cobalt based DSSC is also discussed. Additionally, doping of TiO2 to improve the properties of TiO2 and studies on alternative photoanode materials which involved the application of band gap engineering are discussed to further improve the performance of DSSCs. KeywordsDye Sensitized Solar Cells; Photoanode; Charge recombination; Light harvesting.
Revealing forerunners on Envisat's wave mode ASAR using the Global Seismic Network

Swells radiating across ocean basins are fingerprints of the large ocean storms that generated them, which are otherwise poorly observed. Here we analyze the signature of one swell event in the seismic noise recorded all around the Pacific and we show that it is a natural complement to the global coverage provided by the Synthetic Aperture Radar wave mode data from ENVISAT. In particular the seismic stations are much more sensitive to low frequency and amplitude signals than buoys and SAR, capturing swell forerunners a couple of days before they can be detected from space or in situ data. This information helps detect in the SAR measurements the presence of very long swell, with periods of 22 s in our case example, that were otherwise excluded.
VARIABLE-COMPLIANCE-TYPE CONSTITUTIVE MODEL FOR METHANE HYDRATE BEARING SEDIMENT

In order to evaluate a methane gas productivity of methane hydrate reservoirs, it is necessary to develop a numeric simulator predicting gas production behavior. For precise assessment of longterm gas productivity, it is important to develop a mathematical model which describes mechanical behaviors of methane hydrate reservoirs in consideration of their time-dependent properties and to introduce it into the numeric simulator. In this study, based on previous experimental results of triaxial compression tests of Toyoura sand containing synthetic methane hydrate, stress-strain relationships were formulated by variable-compliance-type constitutive model. The suggested model takes into account the time-dependent property obtained from laboratory investigation that time dependency of methane hydrate bearing sediment is influenced by methane hydrate saturation and effective confining pressure. Validity of the suggested model should be verified by other laboratory experiments on time-dependent behaviors of methane hydrate bearing sediment.
Chinese MNEs and managerial knowledge transfer in Africa: the case of the construction sector in Ghana

This paper considers the case of managerial knowledge spillovers from Chinese FDI in Africa, in the context of the Ghanaian construction sector. Using empirical data from in-depth qualitative interviews, the paper first identifies key channels and determinants of managerial knowledge spillovers. Limited local employment at the managerial level in Chinese construction firms is the main impediment to managerial knowledge spillovers from these firms. Cultural and linguistic barriers can explain this situation. Localisation strategies, defined as the progressive replacement of Chinese managers by local ones, can help overcome these barriers and foster managerial knowledge spillovers.
Modification, Calibration and a Field Test of an Instrument for Measuring Light Absorption by Particles

A filter-based single-wavelength photometer (Particle Soot Absorption Photometer, PSAP) for measuring light absorption by aerosols was modified to measure at three wavelengths, 467 nm, 530 nm, and 660 nm. The modified and an unmodified photometer were calibrated during the Reno Aerosol Optics Study (RAOS) 2002 against two absorption standards: a photoacoustic instrument and the difference between the extinction and scattering coefficient. This filter-based absorption method has to be corrected for scattering aerosol and transmission changes. A simple function for this was derived from the calibration experiment as a function of transmission and single-scattering albedo. For an unmodified PSAP at typical atmospheric absorption coefficients the algorithm yields about 5–7% lower absorption coefficients than does the usually used method. The three-wavelength PSAP was used for atmospheric measurements both during RAOS and during the New England Air Quality Study (NEAQS).
Modeling of Manufacturing Processes in EPIC Technology

EPIC technology is used for specialized IC formatting on the ground of transistor structures. The change of structure in IC manufacturing cycle is mostly determined by high temperature technological processes (HTTP) regiments, which influence diffuse layer dopant redistribution, and by this determine characteristics and manufacturing errors of elements formed. Main regiments of HTTP are considered time for structure formatting and technological process (TP) temperature. The main goal is to analyze and model the cycle of HTTP used in EPIC technology and their influence to ach other and current gain  and . IIl. 5, bibl. 8 (in English; summaries in English, Russian, Lithuanian).