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THE EFFECT OF RHIZOPHAGUS IRREGULARIS AND MESORHIZOBIUM LOTI CO-INOCULATION ON LOTUS JAPONICUS

Plants establish symbiotic relationships with soil bacteria or fungi, which colonize the plant root and provide the plant with inorganic nutrients, in exchange for photosynthesis products. Legume plants associate with both arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and the nitrogen-fixing soil bacteria called rhizobia. During the legume-rhizobium symbiosis, biological nitrogen fixation takes place in specific plants organs formed on the root, called nodules. Using the model legume Lotus japonicus, we studied the establishment of the legume-rhizobia-AMF tripartite symbiosis. We examined how the AM fungus Rhizophagus irregularis and the rhizobium Mesorhizobium loti affected one another during the colonization of the same legume roots, by performing co-inoculations. Moreover, we monitored the effect of the co-inoculation on the general plant performance. According to our results, the presence of M. loti had no effect on the root colonization by R. irregularis. However, root colonization by R. irregularis had a positive effect on the formation of root nodules. This study aims to enhance our understanding on how the plant selects, combines and controls its symbionts, towards to a more efficient use of legume plants in agroecosystems.
A preliminary field trial to compare control techniques for invasive Berberis aquifolium in Belgian coastal dunes

Non-native Berberis aquifolium is an invasive species in Belgian coastal dunes. With its strong clonal growth through suckers, this evergreen shrub outcompetes native species and affects dune succession. To prevent further secondary spread and mitigate its impact, there was an urgent need for knowledge on the effectiveness of control measures, both at the plant and habitat level. Here, we report on a first control experiment. Individual B. aquifolium clones were subjected to one of four treatments (manual uprooting, foliar herbicide application, stem cutting followed by herbicide or salt application), with regrowth being measured up to one year after treatment. We analyzed the relationship between kill rate, treatment, dune area, plant volume and number of plant stems using a generalized linear model. Berberis aquifolium plants proved most susceptible to foliar herbicide application (5% glyphosate solution), resulting in 88% (64%–97%) of the clones dying after treatment. The predicted kill rate decreased with an increasing number of stems under all treatments. We discuss the limitations of our experiment and the potential for actual field application of the different treatments. We present some guidelines for future control that may become further refined as experience builds up and we provide some recommendations for tackling invasive alien species in Atlantic dune ecosystems.
SUB-ACUTE STENT THROMBOSIS AND IN-STENT RESTENOSIS ASSOCIATED WITH ANTIPLATELETS CLOPIDOGREL RESISTANCE AND PROTEIN S DEFICIENCY

Protein S deficiency and antiplatelets clopidogrel resistance may uncommonly be responsible for coronary artery thrombosis. Hereby we report a patient presented with coronary disease, who had undergone PCI. However, two days later the patient was found in-stent thrombosis. Primary PCI was performed later with good result, but after 4 months evaluation with treadmill test we found significant ST depression in related region. It was suspected the patient had in-stent re-stenosis incidence. Further hematologic investigation showed that this patient had antiplatelets clopidogrel resistance and protein S deficiency. Double antiplatelet with another kind of antiplatelets and anticoagulant had given in this case. However, the remaining consideration is the choice for reperfusion strategy.
A Hierarchical Bayes Approach to a Study of Hospital Variation in Surgical Procedures

There is increased interest in rating types of hospitals or geographical regions containing hospitals on the basis of their performance in the provision of certain types of medical services or procedures. Another important aspect of such a study could be the identification of exceptional hospitals or regions. The outcome variable of interest is often a binary one representing the type of procedure used or a successful outcome of a service. Because of the hierarchical nature of the data (for example, patients, doctors, hospitals, hospital type within hospitals, regions or small areas, etc.), a hierarchical model should be used. Such studies lend themselves very easily to a multiple logistic regression model with mixed effects; that is, patient information such as age, gender and hospital information such as caseload are considered as fixed effects while hospital and/or region are modeled as random effects. The hierarchical Bayes approach proposed here also allows for the standardization of the random effects which permits the use of normal probability plots for the detection of outliers and exceptional cases. For a large well-defined hospital population, Simons et al (1997) recently reported statistically significant differences in surgical choices in the treatment of rectal cancer seemingly due to hospital type and caseload within hospital type. Their data are used here to illustrate the utility of hierarchical Bayes techniques for parameter estimation and outlier detection in a logistic regression model with random effects in such a study.
Impacts of the Response-to-Intervention Approach on German Elementary Students

Since the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Germany has been forced to restructure the school system towards an inclusive education. This is a challenge for Germany as there is a high rate of students with special educational needs and a highly selective school system. In the following report, the Rügen Inclusion Model (RIM) will be described as an alternative inclusive schooling concept. RIM is conceptually based on the US Response-toIntervention (RTI) approach. Being the first largescale implementation of RTI structures in Germany, the study will focus on how RTI can be successfully implemented and if it is viable for successful prevention of special educational needs and an appropriate inclusive schooling model. Starting from a brief introduction to RTI, the RIM concept is outlined by taking into account individual core elements. Subsequently, we give an overview of the results of the comprehensive evaluation study. Within a control group study (treatment group N = 441, control group N = 385) the effectiveness of RIM was compared with traditional schooling structures. Systemic variables and students-related data were evaluated at the end of elementary school. All in all, the RTI approach seems to be a promising framework model for an inclusive school system in Germany.
Extending the scoping review framework: a guide for interdisciplinary researchers

ABSTRACT Reviews of literature are conducted within academia to summarize and highlight gaps in findings and research approaches associated with a particular line of inquiry. Identifying sources to be included in reviews in rigorous ways can be challenging for interdisciplinary research topics, as relevant articles may be found in a wide variety of sources. Guidelines on conducting reviews rarely include step-by-step methods of identifying articles. Thus, this research note extends an existing scoping review framework by adding a more systematic method of manual searching to the common database search. As demonstrated through the application, one single rigours method of source identification is not sufficient for identifying articles in an interdisciplinary line of inquiry. The described systematic manual search presents a complementary method to the database search, rather than as a supplementary method to assists researchers in their searches of interdisciplinary topics.
Smart Irrigation System Using IOT

The agriculture sector is biggest sector of India it provides employment to 50% work force of India. Each and every sector of India is directly or indirectly connected to agriculture sector, despite of this the development in technology is very less. Farmers are still using conventional techniques for farming, the developed technologies are either expensive or does not required by farmer. In this paper a Smart irrigation system is discussed which is economical and have great impact on irrigation system. The system controlled in two modes first is manual and second is automatic control for controlling the operation of water pump. The pump is controlled by using Atmega328P IC which is programmable in nature using relay as switch and taking the feedback from soil moisture sensor and rain sensor for controlling the water pump. The manual control is done by using HTML webpage by BOLT IoT module.
Chromatin Reorganization during Myoblast Differentiation Involves the Caspase-Dependent Removal of SATB2

Induction of lineage-specific gene programs are strongly influenced by alterations in local chromatin architecture. However, key players that impact this genome reorganization remain largely unknown. Here, we report that removal of special AT-rich binding protein 2 (SATB2), a nuclear protein that binds matrix attachment regions, is a key event in initiating myogenic differentiation. Deletion of SATB2 in muscle cell culture models and in vivo, accelerates differentiation and depletes the muscle progenitor pool, respectively. Genome wide analysis indicates that SATB2 binding is both repressive and inductive, as loss of SATB2 leads to expression of differentiation regulatory factors and inhibition of genes that impair this process. Finally, we noted that the differentiation-specific decline in SATB2 protein is dependent on a caspase 7-mediated cleavage event. Taken together, this study demonstrates that temporal control of SATB2 protein is critical for shaping the chromatin environment and coordinating the myogenic differentiation program. Graphical Abstract
Impact of maritime traffic and whale‐watching on apparent survival of bottlenose dolphins in the Strait of Gibraltar

Sezione Zoologia dei Vertebrati, MUSE Museo delle Scienze, Trento, Italy IMEDEA (CSIC-UIB), Esporles, Spain SeaLife Response, Rehabilitation and Research, Mukilteo, WA CIRCE, Conservation, Information and Research on Cetaceans, Algeciras-Pelayo, Spain Instituto Español de Oceanografía (IEO), Centro oceanográfico de Fuengirola, Puerto Pesquero S/N, Málaga, Spain CEAB (CSIC), Blanes, Catalonia, Spain
Parameterization of the Surface Energy Balance of a Shallow Water Table Grassland

Extending instantaneous latent heat flux to daily, monthly, or even yearly evapotranspiration (ET) is a fundamental issue in using remote sensing to estimate ET at local and regional scales. In this study, the extending parameterizations of the surface energy balance of a mid-latitude grassland with shallow water table (SWT) at diurnal and seasonal time scales are examined based on data measured by the eddy covariance system and automated weather station from Wageningen University from June 2014 to October 2018. The results show that the ratio of turbulent heat flux to available surface energy (often called budget closure rate) ranges between 0.86 and 0.93 for warm times (March to October), and between 0.59 and 0.77 for cold times (November to February the following year). The parameterization models used to approximate the surface albedo and evaporative fraction (EF) are also evaluated. Although obvious variation under clear skies during daytime are observed, the constant EF and albedo method provided an acceptable estimation of the daily scale ET with an underestimation of about 6–8% for the grassland with SWT and parameterization of diurnal correction shows little improvement in both the bias and RMSE. The progression of daily ET shows a seasonal cycle, which follows the variation of the net radiation flux. These results will be helpful for estimating ET at daily and long temporal scales based on satellite remote sensing.
The complete chloroplast genome sequence of a traditional Chinese medicine: Achyranthes bidentata (Amaranthaceae)

Abstract Achyranthes bidentata (Amarathaceae) has been commonly used as a traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of osteoporosis and bone nonunion. Here, the complete chloroplast genome of A. bidentata was assembled and characterized. The cp genome is 151,451 bp in length, composed of a pair of 25,150 bp inverted repeat (IR) regions separated by a large single-copy (LSC) region of 83,899 bp and a small single-copy (SSC) region of 17,252 bp. The whole cp genome of A. bidentata contains 130 genes(85 protein-coding genes, 37 tRNAs and eight rRNAs) and the overall GC content is 36.5%. Phylogenetic analysis based on the cp genome data showed that A. bidentata was close to Cyathula capitata.
Truthful, Practical and Privacy-Aware Demand Response in the Smart Grid via a Distributed and Optimal Mechanism

High penetration of Renewable Energy Sources in modern smart grids necessitates the development of Demand Response (DR) mechanisms as well as corresponding innovative services for the emerging flexibility markets. From a game-theoretic perspective, the key requirements for a DR mechanism are: efficiency in terms of social welfare, practical applicability, scalability, privacy and incentive compatibility, in the sense of making it a dominant strategy for each user to act truthfully according to his/her real preferences, leaving no room for cheating. Previous works typically address only a subgroup of these requirements. In this paper, we propose a DR architecture, including a mechanism based on Ausubel’s clinching auction and a communication protocol, that provably guarantee both efficiency and truthful user participation. Practicality/easiness of participation is enhanced via simple queries, while scalability and user privacy are preserved via a distributed implementation. Simulation results confirm the desired properties, while also showing that the truthfulness property becomes even more important in markets where participants are not particularly flexible.
Effects of temperature on Zika dynamics and control

When a formerly rare pathogen emerges to cause a pandemic, it is critical to understand the ecology of the disease dynamics and its potential effects on disease control. Here, we take advantage of newly available experimental data to parameterize a temperature-dependent dynamical model of Zika virus (ZIKV) transmission, and analyze the effects of temperature variability and the parameters related to control strategies on ZIKV R0 and the final epidemic size (i.e., total number of human cases). Sensitivity analyses identified that R0 and the final epidemic size were largely driven by different parameters, with the exception of temperature, which is the dominant driver of epidemic dynamics in the models. Our estimate of R0 had a single optimum temperature (≈ 30° C), comparable to recently published results (≈ 29°)1. However, the total number of human cases (“final epidemic size”) is maximized across a wider temperature range, from 24 to 36°C. The models indicate that the disease is highly sensitive to seasonal temperature variation. For example, although the model predicts that Zika transmission cannot occur at a constant temperature of 22°C, with seasonal variation of 5°C around a mean of 22°C, the model predicts a larger epidemic than what would occur at a constant 30°C, the temperature predicted to maximize R0. This suggests that the potential geographic range of Zika is wider than indicated from static R0 models, underscoring the importance of climate dynamics and variation on emerging infectious diseases.
Evaluation of the Efficiency of Sustainable Development Policy Implementation in Selected EU Member States Using DEA. The Ecological Dimension

Since the ‘Earth Summit’ in 1992 in Rio de Janeiro, the concept of sustainable development has been widely discussed and implemented globally. This paper proposes a quantitative tool, Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), that can support decision makers in assessing the efficiency of implementation of the sustainable development policy. The example of such analysis is presented by assessing the efficiency of implementation of the sustainable development policy of twenty two European Union Member States in 2005–2015. DEA (and more specifically the Slack-Based Measure) showed an improvement in the efficiency of most of the Member States in 2015 as compared to the results achieved in 2005. This outcome sent a positive and motivating signal for the continuation of activities in the area of sustainable development implementation. The method used in the study also has determined the weak areas that still exist in inefficient countries and indicated the action that should be taken to improve their efficiency. DEA enables an objective comparison of the results measured using this method and may therefore be considered by EU Member States as well as other organizations, including local governments responsible for the implementation of a sustainable development policy as a useful tool facilitating an objective assessment of the effects of their work.
Synthesizing Shaped Power Patterns for Linear and Planar Antenna Arrays Including Mutual Coupling by Refined Joint Rotation/Phase Optimization

In this article, a novel strategy based on refined joint element rotation/phase optimization is presented to obtain vectorial shaped power patterns for antenna arrays with arbitrary element structures including mutual coupling. The active element pattern (AEP) is used for each antenna element, and then the rotation of an element is approximately described by mathematically rotating its AEP under the assumption that the mutual coupling variation does not change the AEP considerably. Optimal element rotations and phases for an array can be found by solving a vectorial shaped pattern synthesis problem such that the obtained array pattern has the desired co-polarization mainlobe shape while maintaining constrained sidelobe and cross-polarization levels. However, due to the variation of mutual coupling, this synthesized pattern may deviate from the real array pattern. To reduce the pattern discrepancy, successive refined joint element rotation/phase optimizations are adopted. As the number of refining steps increases, the allowable element rotation range is set to be smaller and smaller so that the synthesized array pattern can get closer and closer to the real one. Such a shaped power pattern synthesis technique does not need nonuniform amplitude weighting, thus saving many unequal power dividers. Three examples for synthesizing rotated linear and planar arrays with different antenna structures and different pattern shape requirements are provided to validate the effectiveness and advantages of the proposed method.
Unified Model to Predict Asphaltene Deposition in Production Pipelines

Asphaltenes are heavy molecular weight condensed aromatic fractions present in crude oil along saturates, resins, and aromatics. Asphaltene particles start precipitating when the phase stability is affected by the change of pressure, temperature, or composition. The asphaltene particles may affect fluid properties as well as production rate due to contraction of the flowlines simultaneously. It is important to develop a robust model to accurately predict deposition behavior at a wide range of operating conditions. Therefore, by considering possible precipitation, aggregation, and deposition mechanisms, a unified model has been developed in this study. Experimental data in the literature are used to verify the model performance, and results showed a good agreement with the data. Furthermore, this model is used to analyze the effect of flow rate, pipe size, and particle size on the deposition rate and the thickness profile. Moreover, the diameter of the pipe was scaled-up to analyze the effect of deposition.
Influence of a Biocompatible Hydrophilic Needle Surface Coating on a Puncture Biopsy Process for Biomedical Applications

A puncture biopsy is a widely used, minimally invasive surgery process. During the needle insertion process, the needle body is always in direct contact with a biological soft tissue. Tissue adhesion and different degrees of tissue damage occur frequently. Optimization of the needle surface, and especially the lubrication of the needle surface, can deal with these problems efficiently. Therefore, in this paper, a biocompatible hydrophilic coating was applied onto the surface of a needle to improve the surface quality of the needle surface. Further, a simplified finite element model of insertion was established, and extracorporeal insertion experiments were used to verify the accuracy of the model. Then, by analyzing a simulation model of a coated needle and a conventional needle, the influence of the application of the coated needle on the insertion process was obtained. It can be seen from the results that the coating application relieved the force on the needle and the soft tissue during the insertion process and could significantly reduce friction during the insertion process. At the same time, the deformation of biological soft tissue was reduced, and the adhesion situation between the needle and tissue improved, which optimized the puncture needle.
Characterization of Isoforms of the Ovine Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor

The granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (GCSF) regulates the maturation, proliferation, and differentiation of precursor cells of neutrophilic granulocytes, and has been widely studied in several species. To investigate the function of variants of sheep GCSF (sGCSF), this study compared difference in their mRNA expression levels. Both the activity and mRNA expression level of GCSFv2 were higher than those of GCSFv1. Their sequences were aligned, which showed that they had the highest homology with bovine GCSF. Then, predicted ovine GCSF isoforms and their constant C-terminals were cloned and expressed, which were stably expressed in mammalian cells. After purification, all GCSF functions were different both in vitro and in vivo, and the GCSF C-terminal was best. These results indicated that the ability to stimulate both the proliferation and differentiation of progenitor cells and to activate the maturation of neutrophils could be used for research of efficacious non-antibiotic protein drugs. Furthermore, GCSF can be used as candidate target of genetic breeding to specifically improve sheep immunity.
BPR-TCAM—Block and Partial Reconfiguration based TCAM on Xilinx FPGAs

Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) based Ternary Content Addressable Memories (TCAMs) are widely used in high-speed networking applications.However, TCAMs are not present on state-of-the-art FPGAs and need to be emulated on SRAM-based memories (i.e., LUTRAMs and Block RAMs) which requires a large amount of FPGA resources. In this paper, we present an efficient methodology to implement FPGA-based TCAMs with significant resource savings compared to existing schemes. The proposed methodology exploits the fracturable nature of Look Up Tables (LUTs) and the built-in slice carry-chains for simultaneous mapping of two rules and its matching logic to a single FPGA slice. Multiple slices can be stacked together to build deeper and wider TCAMs in a modular way. The combination of all these techniques results in significant savings in resource utilization compared to existing approaches.