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Regionally widespread parasitic water mites have relatively broad host-species ranges

Certain parasite species have free-living stages, so habitat range may influence host-species range. We tested whether regional occurrence and habitat use of parasitic water mites were related to their host-species range. We collected 7445 Arrenurus Duges, 1834 mites from 7107 coenagrionid damselflies, representing 11 host species from 13 sites in southeastern Ontario and southwestern Quebec. Because larval water mites are difficult to identify morphologically to species, we chose to amplify the barcode fragment of cytochrome oxidase subunit I to explore host-species ranges. Fifteen operational taxonomic units or clades were identified based on the amplification from 217 larval mites. The Arrenurus clades that were present in both bog and marsh habitats had a broader host-species range than clades found only in marshes (the comparison with one clade found only in bogs lacked statistical power). As predicted, host-species range increased with the regional occurrence of an Arrenurus clade. Addi- tionally, the most commonly barcoded species also have high host-species ranges. This result could be because species with broader host-species ranges are more common and were more likely to be sampled and barcoded (an explanation we favor), or due to sampling bias. Although this is the first study exploring whether habitat range affects host-species range, further investigation is needed to tease apart which habitat factors influence host-species ranges the most.
Sensitivity to wave breaking and the Prandtl number in the ocean mixed layer model and its dependence on latitude

Investigation of the sensitivity to wave breaking and the Prandtl number in the ocean mixed layer model under surface heating reveals an interesting latitude‐dependent feature in the dynamical process of the ocean mixed layer. The effect of Prandtl number variation with stratification plays an important role in the equatorial ocean, whereas, in the extratropical ocean, the effect of strong near‐surface turbulence caused by wave breaking is dominant. The contrasting responses to parameterization is attributed to the fact that turbulence production in the ocean mixed layer is dominated by turbulent kinetic energy flux from the sea surface in the extratropical ocean, and by shear production in the equatorial ocean. Comparisons were also made between the sensitivity tests from different ocean mixed layer models.
Investigation of nanodefect properties in optical coatings by coupling measured and simulated laser damage statistics

We propose a model to link laser damage initiator properties (such as nature, size distribution, and density) to measured laser damage probabilities in optical materials. The model is based on the calculation of light absorption in nanoabsorbers and subsequent heating, coupled to laser damage statistics, and allows to obtain the laser damage probability as a function of laser fluence. Applications to the case of optical coatings irradiated in the nanosecond regime are presented. Laser damage probability curves are measured in hafnia single layer coatings made under different conditions: electron beam deposition and reactive low voltage ion plating. By studying the influence of the laser irradiation parameters (wavelength and beam size) and coating properties on the simulations, we show with our methodology that initiating defects (hafnium inclusions) can be identified. The implications of this approach for physical understanding and metrology applications are discussed.
Factors affecting motorcyclists speeding behavior in different types of motorcycle lanes. A study from psychological perspectives.

Segregating motorcyclists is one of the practices that used to reduce motorcycle collisions with other road users. Malaysia has three common types of motorcycle lanes; the exclusive motorcycle lane, the inclusive motorcycle lane and the paved shoulder. This study examined the impacts of these types of motorcycle lanes on motorcyclist psychology and speeding behaviors by using questionnaire survey that carried out in Malaysia. The psychological variables investigated in this study are based on psychological theories that related with risky behavior which are attitude, perceived behavior control, perception of danger, fear of being caught, moral obligation and perception on others’ speeding behavior. Structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis revealed that exclusive motorcycle lane give direct impact on motorcyclists’ speeding behavior compare to other type of lanes. Psychological factors such as perception of others’ behavior, attitude and perceived behavior control show the significant influence toward motorcyclists’ speeding behavior in the motorcycle lanes.
Required Lateral Inlet Pressure Head for Automated Subsurface Drip Irrigation Management

Subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) is one of the most promising irrigation systems. It is based on small and frequent water supplies. Because SDI emitters are buried, their discharges are dependent on the water status at the vicinity of the outlets. This paper was targeted to design the SDI laterals accounting for the soil water-retention characteristics and the roots water extraction. The proposed approach provides systematic triggering and cut-off of irrigation events based on fixed water suctions in the vadose zone. In doing so, the soil water content is maintained at an optimal threshold ascertaining the best plant growth. Knowing the soil water-retention curve, the appropriate water suction for the plant growth, and the emitter discharge-pressure head relationship, the developed method allows the computation of the required hydraulics of the lateral (e.g., inlet pressure head, inside diameter, etc.). The proposed approach is a helpful tool for best SDI systems design and appropriate water management. An illustrative example is presented for SDI laterals’ design on tomato crop.
Progress in Nanocomposite of Biodegradable Polymer

This paper reviews recent developments related to biodegradable polymer nanocomposites. The prepa- ration, characterization, properties, and applications of nanocomposites based on biodegradable polymers are in- troduced systemically. The related biodegradable polymers include aliphatic polyesters such as polylactide (PLA), poly(e -caprolactone) (PCL), poly(p-dioxanone) (PPDO), poly(butylenes succinate) (PBS), poly (hydroxyalkanoate)s such as poly(β -hydroxybutyrate) (PHB), poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV), and natural renewable polymers such as starch, cellulose, chitin, chitosan, lignin, and proteins. The nanoparticles that have been also utilized to fabricate the nanocomposites include inorganic, organic, and metal particles such as clays, nanotubes, magnetites, Au and Ag, hydroxyapatite, cellulose, chitin whiskers and lignin.
Chapter 25: Conducting organizational based evaluations of coach- ing and mentoring programs

What kinds of data can be used for evaluations that are to provide evidence for the effectiveness of Human Resources interventions in organizations? This question has prompted long-standing debates and research in the field of training. For coaching and mentoring, however, this is a relatively new question. Nevertheless, we can draw on solutions from training evaluation models to aid our understanding of what might work well in studies on coaching and mentoring. The chapter starts with an overview of general program evaluation taxonomies. After this, specific evaluation models of coaching and mentoring and basic literature on quantitative measures will be presented. Qualitative evaluation methods will then be introduced that can also be applied and that are often seen as an alternative approach to quantitative methods. Following on from this, the challenging question of future evaluation research will be discussed, and finally, the last section will summarize the conclusions. Standard evaluation concepts and taxonomies The following section describes basic characteristics of “evaluation”, on which there is much consensus between practitioners and scientists. It shows how evaluations are used in organizational decisions on the implementation of coaching or mentoring programs. The last part of the section provides an introduction to the classical taxonomy of data by Kirkpatrick (1976), which has been applied widely in the evaluation of HR-interventions. Definition and standards of evaluation In their classic book, Rossi and Freeman (1993, p. 5) define evaluation research as the “systematic application of social research procedures in assessing the conceptualization and design, implementation, and utility of social intervention programs”. However, evaluation of interventions like coaching and mentoring is not restricted to scientific research methods. The general meaning of the term “evaluation” is the appraisal or assessment of interventions, including their preconditions, costs, processes, and especially their outcomes. For many coaches' clients or mentors’ proteges the coaching or mentoring experience is novel. A summary of surveys of coaching shows that they are usually satisfied or very satisfied with the intervention (Greif, 2008, p. 215) and sometimes they are even enthusiastic (Wasylyshyn, 2003). However, we also find skeptical practitioners who doubt the usefulness of mentoring or coaching programs (Bachmann & Spahn, 2004). “I don’t need coaching” is a sentence that is often heard. It implies that those who require coaching are in some way disabled. Organizations contribute to
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE IMPLEMENTATION CHALLENGES: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF THE NORWEGIAN HEALTH SECTOR

Many organisations are undertaking substantial efforts to implement Enterprise Architecture (EA). EA is seen as instrumental to align ICT and business strategy. It is therefore important to drive the digital strategy, identifying innovative new business models and technologies, and realising more business value of technology investments. Recent work, however, suggest that it is a challenging task to implement enterprise architecture in an organisation. There is also very limited research on this issue, particularly related to the public sector. This study explores the implementation of enterprise architecture (EA) in the Norwegian health sector. We found a number of challenges that impeded the process toward a common EA: unclear enterprise architecture roles, ineffective communication, low EA maturity and commitment, and complicated EA tools.
OF A GREEN ALGAE ISOLATE BY 16 S rRNA IN IMPROVEMENT OF CAROTENOID PRODUCTION

Carotenoids production levels are not yet competitive with carotenoid levels presently produced by fermentation, synthesis and isolation. An attempt to optimize carotenoid production from local isolate of green algae from BBAP Jepara has faced several problems, primarily related to the microbiological and eco-physiological characteristic which affecting growth that have not sufficiently been understood. A misnamed of species also have arisen due to wrong characterization. One local isolate of Dunaliella species from BBAP Jepara was found potentially useful as source of carotenoids in food additives or as food supplement in fish farming. The present study aimed to characterize the species of green algae isolate from Jepara waters based on molecular techniques using 16S rRNA approach to detect its carotenoid biosynthetic pathway. Similarities analysis and phylogenetic relationship of 16S rRNA sequence was analyzing with Multiple Alignment Analysis by ClustalX, ClustalW, GeneDoc, Phylip and NjPlot Programs. Molecular analysis showed close relationship among isolate of green algae and Cyanobacteria with 99 % similarity with Cyanobacterium sp. MBIC 1021 and 95 % similarity with Synechocystis PCC6308. The result of this analysis indicated possibilities that a green algae isolate following the new non-mevalonate pathway for its catotenoid biosynthetics.
Recovery from ultraviolet-induced threshold voltage shift in indium gallium zinc oxide thin film transistors by positive gate bias

The effect of short-duration ultraviolet (UV) exposure on the threshold voltage (Vth) of amorphous indium gallium zinc oxide thin film transistors (TFTs) and its recovery characteristics were investigated. The Vth exhibited a significant negative shift after UV exposure. The Vth instability caused by UV illumination is attributed to the positive charge trapping in the dielectric layer and/or at the channel/dielectric interface. The illuminated devices showed a slow recovery in threshold voltage without external bias. However, an instant recovery can be achieved by the application of positive gate pulses, which is due to the elimination of the positive trapped charges as a result of the presence of a large amount of field-induced electrons in the interface region.
El Niño-Southern Oscillation and water resources in the headwaters region of the Yellow River: links and potential for forecasting

This research explores the rainfall-El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and runoff-ENSO relationships and examines the potential for water resource forecasting using these relationships. The Southern Oscillation Index (SOI), Nino1.2, Nino3, Nino4, and Nino3.4 were selected as ENSO indicators for cross-correlation analyses of precipitation and runoff. There was a significant correlation (95% confidence level) between precipitation and ENSO indicators during three periods: January, March, and from September to November. In addition, monthly streamflow and monthly ENSO indictors were significantly correlated during three periods: from January to March, June, and from October to December (OND), with lag periods between one and twelve months. Because ENSO events can be accurately predicted one to two years in advance using physical modeling of the coupled ocean-atmosphere system, the lead time for forecasting runoff using ENSO indicators in the Headwaters Region of the Yellow River could extend from one to 36 months. Therefore, ENSO may have potential as a powerful forecasting tool for water resources in the headwater regions of Yellow River.
ASSIGNMENT FOR GENES ENCODING THE TERMINAL COMPLEMENT COMPONENTS TO PORCINE CHROMOSOME

Abstract: One of the major goals of the porcine genome projects is building a physical map. To assign the porcine genes encoding the complement components C6, C7, C8 and C9 to porcine chromosomes, we used a porcine 7000Rad Radiation Hybrid panel (IMpRH) containing 118 clones provided by INRA-University of Minnesota. It resulted in assignment of the porcine C6, C7 and C9 genes to chromosome 16q1.4, the porcine C8A and C8B genes to chromosome 6q3.1-q3.5 as well as the porcine C8G gene lonely to chromosome 1q2.13. Key words : IMpRH mapping, C6, C7, C8A, C8B, C8G, C9, pig Introduction The assignment of genes using radiation hybrid (RH) panels is an efficient way to map genes and markers as well as to integrate the linkage and cytogenetic maps of a species Hawken et al., 1999; Yerle et al., 1998( . RH mapping enhances )linkage map reliability because of unambiguous determination of marker order and provides a powerful tool for fine mapping Yerle et al., 1998( . Moreover, radiation )hybrid allows gene assignments without the detection of genetic polymorphism as needed for linkage mapping.
Automatic Moving Object Segmentation for Freely Moving Cameras

This paper proposes a new moving object segmentation algorithm for freely moving cameras which is very common for the outdoor surveillance system, the car build-in surveillance system, and the robot navigation system. A two-layer based affine transformation model optimization method is proposed for camera compensation purpose, where the outer layer iteration is used to filter the non-background feature points, and the inner layer iteration is used to estimate a refined affine model based on the RANSAC method. Then the feature points are classified into foreground and background according to the detected motion information. A geodesic based graph cut algorithm is then employed to extract the moving foreground based on the classified features. Unlike the existing global optimization or the long term feature point tracking based method, our algorithm only performs on two successive frames to segment the moving foreground, which makes it suitable for the online video processing applications. The experiment results demonstrate the effectiveness of our algorithm in both of the high accuracy and the fast speed.
Alteration Reaction and Mass Transfer via Fluids with Progress of Fracturing along the Median Tectonic Line, Mie Prefecture, Southwest Japan

We have analyzed mass transfer in the cataclasite samples collected from the Median Tectonic Line, southwest Japan, in which the degree of fracturing is well correlated with the bulk rock chemical compositions determined by the X-ray fluorescence (XRF) anal- ysis. The results of “ isocon ” analysis indicate not only a large volume increase up to 110% but also the two-stage mass transfer during cataclasis. At the first stage from the very weakly to weakly fractured rocks, the weight percents of SiO 2 , Na 2 O, and K 2 O increase, while those of TiO 2 , FeO, MnO, MgO, and CaO decrease. At the second stage from the weakly to moderately and strongly fractured rocks, the trend of mass transfer is reversed. The principal component analysis reveals that the variation of chemical compositions in the cataclasite samples can be mostly interpreted by the mass transfer via fluids and by the difference in chemical composition in the protolith rocks to lesser degree. Finally, the changes in the modal composition of minerals with increasing cataclasis analyzed by the X-ray diffraction (XRD) with the aid of “ RockJock ” software clearly elucidate that the mass transfer of chemical elements was caused by dissolution and precipitation of minerals via fluids in the cataclasite samples.
Numerical simulation of space charge effects in the sector cyclotron

To study the effects of space charge in cyclotrons and synchrocyclotrons the code PHASCOL is developed. A method of large (macro)particles is realized in this code. The complete equations of motion of the charged particle in electromagnetic field of accelerator are integrated taking into account the three-dimensional self-electric field of beam. Two methods were used for the calculation of the beam field: the particle-to-particle method and the particle-in-cell one. The results of calculations which illustrate space-charge effects on the parameters of beam in the process of acceleration are given. Both methods have shown a similar influence of space charge on the beam.
Finite‐time control of impulsive hybrid dynamical systems in pest management

This paper deals with the dynamics of a class of hybrid dynamical systems, which are subject to time‐dependent impulsive perturbations within a finite‐time interval and describe control strategies for integrated pest management. By using suitably defined Lyapunov functionals, sufficient conditions for the finite‐time contractive stability of the null solution are found by means of monotonicity arguments. Finally, a numerical simulation illustrates the theoretical analysis. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Histopathology of Banana Infected with Fusarium oxysporum f . sp . cubense ( E . F . Sm . ) Synd . &

Fusarium wilt is a severe disease of banana plants caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense. The objective of this study was to trace the pathway and colonization in roots and rhizome of the highly susceptible banana cultivar, ‘Nanjangud Rasabale’. We observed that the entry of the fungus into the roots is primarily through the rootlet, progressing upwards to the rhizome and pseudostem. External symptoms of characteristic yellowing of the lower leaf sheath were observed only after 90 days after inoculation though internally the colonization of the fungus had occurred as early as 45 days after inoculation. Longitudinal splitting of the outer leaf bases just above soil level was seen only after 150 days after inoculation. Formation of chlamydospores, microconidia were observed in root and rhizome sections. Macroconidial formation was observed in only preserved root and rhizome samples. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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7 INTRODUCTION 8 Egg Development in the Mosquito, Aedes aegypti 8 Control of Oogenesis in Mosquitoes 11 Follicular Epithelium of the Ovary 14 Eggshell Structure in Insects 16 The Vitelline Membrane Genes of Drosophila 21 Follicle Cell-Specific Gene 23 MATERIALS 25 Chemicals and Equipment 25 Animals 26 METHODS 27 Nucleotide Sequence Determination 27 cDNA Library Construction and Screening 28 Genomic Southern Analysis 30 RESULTS 34 Organization of the Follicle Cell-Specific Gene 34 Isolation of Follicle Cell-Specific Clones from Ovarian cDNA Library 35 General Features of the Follicle Cell-Specific Gene 35 Sequence Analysis and Comparison 36 Southern Blot Analysis of Genomic DNA 37 A Gene Similar to the Follicle Cell-Specific Gene 38
Survival-Time Analysis of White Spruce during Spruce Budworm Defoliation

Magnussen, S. , Alfaro, R.I. & Boudewyn, P. 2005. Survival-time analysis of white spruce during spruce budworm defoliation. Silva Fennica 39(2): 177–189.Mortality and defoliation (DF%) in 987 white spruce (Picea glauca (Moench) Voss) trees were followed from 1992 to 2003 during an outbreak of the spruce budworm Choristoneura fumiferana (Clem.) in 15 white-spruce-dominated uneven-aged stands in the Fort Nelson Forest District near Prince George, British Columbia. Four stands were aerially sprayed with Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). Defoliation and mortality levels were elevated in non-sprayed stands. The relationship between defoliation and survival-times was captured in a Cox proportional hazard model with a defoliation stress index (DSI), diameter (DBH), crown class (CCL), a random stand effect, Bt-treatment, and number of years of exposure to stand-level defoliation (DYEAR) as predictors. The DSI, optimized for discrimination between survivors and non-survivors, is the discounted sum of ﬁve lagged DF% values. Survival probabilities were predicted with a maximum error of 0.02. Hazard rates increased by 0.06 for every one point increase in DSI. CCL and random stand effects were highly signiﬁcant. Bt-treatment effects were fully captured by DSI, CCL, and DYEAR.Keywords mortality, hazard rates, defoliation stress index, Cox proportional hazard regres-sion, Choristoneura fumiferanaAuthors´ address Canadian Forest Service, Victoria, BC, Canada. V8Z 1M5Email smagnussen@pfc.forestry. caReceived 13August 2004 Revised 28 February 2005 Accepted 18 March 2005
A test‐particle model of the atmosphere/ionosphere system of Saturn's main rings

The first pass of the Cassini orbiter near the A and B rings of Saturn, formed mainly by H2O ice particles, revealed the presence of an ionosphere composed of O+ and O2+ ions. Such a result suggests the existence of an atmospheric halo made up of molecular oxygen surrounding the rings. It is produced by solar UV radiation‐induced decomposition of ice releasing molecular oxygen which does not stick on the surface at the relevant temperatures. A Monte Carlo model of the atmosphere/ionosphere ring system that uses test‐particles and incorporates chemical processes and transport of both neutrals and plasma ions is developed. Published ion data from the ion mass spectrometer (IMS) experiment were used as constraint and the model provides a very satisfactory fit between simulated O+ and O2+ ion densities and those measured along Cassini trajectory.
Hamilton-Jacobi theory for constrained systems

We extend the Hamilton–Jacobi formulation to constrained dynamical systems. The discussion covers both the case of first‐class constraints alone and that of first‐ and second‐class constraints combined. The Hamilton–Dirac equations are recovered as characteristic of the system of partial differential equations satisfied by the Hamilton–Jacobi function.