bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of supplementation of several coated vitamins and chelated trace minerals on reducing the incidences of subclinical mastitis in crossbred cows
Authors: Bhanderi B. M. , Goswami Ajay , Garg M. R.
Published: September 2016

Two hundred and fifty five crossbred cows were selected, having a history of sub-clinical mastitis (SCM) and clinical mastitis (CM) in previous lactation. Seventy eight crossbred cows were served as control, and the remaining were fed daily 10 g supplement containing chelated Cu, Zn, Cr, vitamins E and A along with iodine for 4 weeks prior to calving. Milk and blood samples were collected for analysis of SCC, Na, K, Cl, pH, EC, neutrophil count, FRAP activity etc. Out of 177 experimental cows, only 36 (20%) showed signs of SCM and CM with Mastect strip and CMT which was confirmed by SCC in milk (average 7.26x105 cells/ml milk). However, 67 animals (86%) out of 78 in control group were affected by SCM as indicated by the higher SCC in milk (average 10.11x105 cells/ml milk), which was later aggravated to CM. Milk pH, EC, Na and Cl content in milk were higher (P is less than 0.05) in animals affected by SCM than the normal animals. In experimental group, of 141 animals SCC was within the normal range (1.22-2.36x105 cells/ml milk) and no signs of SCM or CM were observed. Milk lactose, protein, SNF and FRAP activity were higher in unaffected as compared to mastitic animals. On supplementation of vitamins and chelated minerals, blood neutrophil count decreased, whereas, immunoglobulin and FRAP activity increased significantly (P is less than 0.05). It was found that feeding vitamins and chelated minerals based supplement during pre-partum period could significantly reduce the incidences of SCM and CM in crossbred cows.
Influence of feeding different sources of bypass protein on growth performance, hematology and economics in Murrah buffalo heifers
Authors: Kumari Anuradha , Kar Dipankar , Gulati Harish K. Gulati K. , Akbar M. A. , Sihag Sajjan , Kumar Sandeep , Chhikara S. K.
Published: September 2016

Study was conducted to evaluate effect of supplementation different sources of bypass proteins on growth performance, haematological profile and economics of feeding in Murrah buffalo heifers. Eighteen heifers distributed into three equal groups and were offered similar basal control diet in T1, supplemented with commercial and natural bypass protein in two treatments groups T2 and T3 for a period 120 days in heifers respectively. Heifers were weight at monthly interval, simultaneously blood samples were collected. Body weight gain and average daily gain were significantly higher (Pis less than 0.01) in heifers supplemented with protected protein as compared to control. Count of red blood cells, white blood cells, mean corpuscular haemoglobin, mean corpuscular volume and hemoglobin concentration, showed no significant difference among different treatments. Daily feed cost were significantly (Pis less than 0.05) higher for both treatments groups but cost of feeding per unit body weight gain, were less in T2 and T3 treatments groups as compared to control T1.
Differential gene expressions of NLRC5 signaling pathway in chicken macrophages cells response to Salmonella Enteritidisderived lipopplysaccharides stimulation
Authors: Chang Guobin , Qiu Lingling , Liu Xiangping , Li Zhiteng , Lu Wei , Ren Lichen , Xu Lu , Wan Fang , Guo Xiaomin , Chen Guohong
Published: September 2016

As we all known, NLRC5 recognizes intracellular pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) and provokes innate immune system. Its role in innate immune response, NF-kB activation and MHC-I expression remains controversial. In the present study, it was detected that differential gene expressions in NLRC5 signaling pathway at 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours after exposure to LPS using qRT-PCR technology, then analyzed its roles in host defense. The results showed that, comparing to control groups, the expression of NLRC5, MHC-I and IL-18 in LPS-treated groups were significantly up-regulated at 2 hours post stimulation (hps), TLR4 and NF-kB showed conspicuously up-regulated at 4 hps, while STAT1 was significantly down-regulated at 8 hps. Collectively, LPS did evoke inflammatory responses and NLRC5 may negatively regulate NF-kB and critically regulate MHC-I to control intracellular PAMPs in chicken macrophage cell line but the specific role of NLRC5 in host defense relates to cell types and species tested.
Effects of lactation month and season on test-day milkyield and milk components in Holstein cows
Authors: Kul Ertugrul , Çobanoglu Özden , Gurcan Eser Kemal , Çankaya Soner , Abaci Samet Hasan , Ülker Mehmet
Published: September 2016

This study aims to determine the correlations between the test-day milk yield (TDMY) and the fat and protein content as well as the fat and protein yields in Holstein dairy cows and to investigate the effects of lactation period and sampling season on these parameters. The study material consists of 1.380 records of a total of 151 head of Holstein dairy cows raised on a private farm in Samsun province. In the study, the mean TDMY, fat content, protein content, fat yield and protein yield were recorded as 20.6±5.10 kg, 3.97±0.734%, 3.23±0.276%, 0.81±0.210 kg and 0.66±0.160 kg, respectively. The effects of lactation period and sampling season on the TDMY, fat content, protein content, fat yield and protein yield were found statistically significant (Pis less than 0.01). Statistically significant negative correlations were determined between the TDMY and the fat and protein content, but positive and statistically significant (Pis less than 0.01) correlations between the TDMY and the fat and protein yields. In conclusion, it might be stated that the effects of lactation period and sampling season should also be taken into account to improve milk yield and milk components.
Immunohistochemical distribution of irisin in the lungand tongue of Porcupine Hystrix cristata
Authors: Timurkaan S. , Gur F. M. , Yalcin M. H. , Tarakci B. Gencer
Published: September 2016

Irisin, a novel peptide, was first identified in skeletal muscle cells. It is an exercise protein that is secreted into the bloodstream, through which it reached the white adipose tissue, and interacted with an unknown receptor and cause fat destruction by converting the white adipose tissue to brown adipose tissue. The presence of irisin immunoreactivity in porcupine lung and tongue was studied. In lung, irisin immunoreactivity was found in type II pneumocytes, bronchus, bronchioles and blood vessel. Positive irisin immunostaining was also detected in the lamina epithelialis, striated muscle cells and serous glands in porcupine’s tongue. The function of locally synthesized irisin is currently unknown. Therefore, further study is required to reveal the precise effect of irisin.
Life cycle of family Nymphalidae in detail with reference to each sub family
Authors: P A. Pawar , V Y Deshpande
Published: September 2016

In the present study life cycle of the sub families of the family Nymphalidae has been studied. Butterfly species of family Nymphalidae were identified as indicators of disturbance in any area. In the present study Morphological and natural history aspects of different stages of eleven species from different locations in Satara Tehsil, are presented with photographs.
Development of Animal Husbandry and Dairying in Second Five Year Plan (1956 to 1961)
Authors: Kumari Kusum
Published: September 2016

After independence in 1947, the Government of India started organized plan for the development of the country. Visible impact was not felt during the 1st plan period. Regular famine, division of country created a situation where supply of food to country men was a major problem before the Government. According during the  second five year plan emphases  was given on the development of agriculture and animal husbandry sectors. The second five year plan started in 1956. An outlay of Rs 56 crores was provided by the Government of India for development of animal husbandry and dairying. The object of animal husbandry programme was to supply milk, meat and eggs in order to balance the customary Indian diets and to provide bullock power for agricultural operations.

           

In addition to by Products of agricultural food crops,  residuesgrazing areas had been the main stay for cattle. Increase in the requirements of agriculture land for food production for the human population, development of industries road & buildings grazing areas have steadily diminished. Cattle raising had to undergo a basic change in the sense that its future would depend on mixed farming system. Most of the fodder have to be grown on the holding of the farmers.
Dispute Settlement Patterns on The Village Chief Election In Indonesia (Lumajang Regency)
Authors: Fauziyah Fauziyah , Praptianingsih Sri
Published: September 2016

In the year of 2013, Lumajang Regency carries out 159 village chief election (Pilkades). There are 4 disputes of Pilkades, and all about voice counting result of Pilkades. Local Regulation No. 24 year 2006 and Local Regulation No. 6 year 2012 do not state any matter of dispute in village headman election and mechanism of solution, but Local Government Regulation determines Watchdog Committee in the level of sub-district and Team of Village Governance Issues Completion in the level of District. Watchdog committee conducts supervision by preventive and repressive act. Supervision is done through preventive act in the form of communications and socialization to the village officer, Village Consultative Council (BPD), and Pilkades Committee about the importance of honest, fair and democratic Pilkades. Meanwhile, supervision is conducted through repressive act by facilitating the parties if dispute happened. As the result, committee executes the monitoring well, proven from 159 Pilkades, there was only 4 disputes, three among others can be resolved in non litigation process. Existence of Watchdog Committee is supported by the availability of budget coming from help of region budget (APBD) that is packed into village budget (APBDes), Rp.2.000.000 for every Pilkades.
Controlling shareholders’ ownership structure, foreign investors’ monitoring, and investment efficiency
Authors: Park Hyun-Young , Chae Soo-Joon , Cho Moon-Kyung
Published: September 2016

This study examines the effect of control-ownership wedge (the difference between control rights and cash flow rights) on investment efficiency. Subsequently, the authors analyze how the level of foreign investor monitoring influences the association between control-ownership wedge and investment efficiency. The results of the analyses show that investment efficiency deteriorates as control-ownership wedge increases. This, in turn, suggests that when this wedge increases, agency problems and information asymmetry between controlling and minority shareholders become more severe. The authors also perform an analysis by dividing the samples into four groups based on foreign investor ratio from the least to the greatest. The result shows that control-ownership wedge deteriorates investment efficiency in the group with the least foreign investor ratio. The result reveals that foreign investor monitoring is effective corporate governance mechanism to monitor the controlling shareholders’ investment decisions. We also find that higher control-ownership wedge with over-investment tendency negatively affects firm performance, which implies an inefficient investment behavior. This result suggests that as controlling shareholders’ ownership increases, controlling shareholders becomes more and more reluctant to assume a loss of firm value as a result of reduced investment efficiency. This study provides additional evidence that the greater control-ownership wedge decreases investment efficiency, while recent studies on the relation between control-ownership wedge and investment efficiency suggest mixed evidence. In addition, the results show that foreign investors play an effective monitoring role when controlling shareholders are in position of exercising exclusive power. The results indicate the importance of external investors’ monitoring over investment decisions.
Keywords: control-ownership wedge, foreign ownership, investment efficiency, over-investment, under-investment. JEL Classification: G32, M41
Comportamento e valores políticos de eleitores
Authors: Veiga Luciana
Published: September 2016

Estudos (DALTON, 2002) vem apontando para o crescimento de dois tipos de eleitores  nas últimas décadas: o eleitor apartidário, mas sofisticado cognitivamente e mobilizado em relação ao tema da política, e o eleitor partidário  sem muitos recursos cognitivos e informação sobre os assuntos políticos.Tais perfis contrariam as descrições dos eleitores partidários e apartidários dos anos 60 (CAMPBELL, 1960). Buscamos, assim, aplicar a tipologia inspirado em DALTON (2008), que classifica os eleitores de acordo com duas variáveis: preferência partidária e sofisticação cognitiva sobre assuntos da política. A partir de análise de surveys do Estudo Eleitoral Brasileiro, realizados em 2002 e 2006, a intenção é verificar se os quatro tipos de eleitores se diferenciam no procedimento da escolha do voto e nos valores envolvidos neste comportamento (identificação ideológica e preferência partidária, grau de satisfação com os governos e avaliação da imagem do político). Os resultados encontrados apontam que há muitas similaridades sobre os procedimentos da escolha – todos disseram priorizar os temas/propostas, em seguida o passado e a imagem do político, e por último o partido ao elaborarem a sua decisão. Muitas são as diferenças sobre a avaliação do governo e, principalmente, sobre a avaliação de candidato, em 2002, e também presidente em 2006, Lula.
Representações do Jornalismo sobre a Radiodifusão Pública: O debate em torno da criação da Empresa Brasil de Comunicação na imprensa
Authors: Miola Edna
Published: September 2016

Este trabalho articula as discussões a respeito do papel da imprensa na sociedade contemporânea com as expectativas normativas do modelo de democracia deliberativa. A partir da contextualização do mercado de comunicação no país e a criação da EBC, avalia como se deu a cobertura do tema pelo jornal Folha de S. Paulo durante os meses em que o projeto foi debatido e votado no Congresso Nacional. Foi possível concluir que (1) a ênfase foi dada aos processos de produção da decisão, em detrimento das questões substantivas do projeto; (2) prevaleceram as perspectivas oficiais e a polarização dos posicionamentos de modo que (3) a apreensão do significado do projeto pelos leitores do jornal pode ter sido comprometida em razão de uma cobertura superficial e pouco plural.
Eleitor, que cidadão é esse? A representação do sujeito-povo nas propagandas televisivas presidenciais de 2006
Authors: Paiva Daniela , Borges Thiago
Published: September 2016

 Resumo:

Ao presente trabalho interessa identificar e analisar na propaganda televisiva das coligações com melhores resultados nas urnas nas eleições presidenciais de 2006, no primeiro turno, os elementos que dizem quem é o sujeito, na visão dos atores políticos (partido/candidato), para o qual os discursos são dirigidos. Trata-se de propor uma reflexão sobre o tema, pautada no seguinte questionamento: em que medida a “construção” da imagem do eleitor nas propagandas se aproxima ou não à de um eleitor cidadão? A hipótese é que a maneira como o sujeito-eleitor é representado nas campanhas desfavorece a sua condição de cidadão. São objeto de estudo o universo das propagandas das coligações A Força do Povo (PT/PRB/PCdoB), Por um Brasil Decente (PSDB/PFL) e Frente de Esquerda (PSOL/PSTU/PCB).

Palavras-chave: eleitor, cidadania, propaganda eleitoral.

 

Abstract: 

The objective of this study is to identify in the television advertisements of coalitions with best results in the polls in the 2006 presidential elections, in the first round, the elements that tell us who is the subject, in the view of political actors (party/ candidate), to whom the speeches are addressed. It proposes a guided reflection on the theme in question: to what extent does the "construction" of the image of the voter approach the advertisements image of a citizen voter? The work researches advertisements of the coalitions A Força do Povo (PT/PRB/PCdoB), Por um Brasil Decente (PSDB/PFL) and Frente de Esquerda (PSOL/PSTU/PCB). 

 

Keywords: voting, citizenship, electioneering. 

 

 
Eleições 2010: como os enquadramentos e as vozes organizaram os limites da controvérsia do aborto
Authors: Mantovani Denise Maria
Published: September 2016

Resumo: O artigo pretende refletir sobre a construção da agenda da mídia nas eleições presidenciais de 2010, quais os atores que dominaram o acesso aos meios de comunicação de massa, responsáveis pela produção dos sentidos e experiências coletivas no mundo contemporâneo. O objetivo central deste paper é observar como se processam os mecanismos de formação da agenda da mídia, tendo como estudo de caso a ênfase à temática do aborto na cobertura jornalística das eleições presidenciais nos jornais O Globo, Folha de S.Paulo e O Estado de S.Paulo. Através desta análise, pretendemos demonstrar que a formação da agenda da mídia é fruto de disputas, tensões e ajustes entre atores de campos simbólicos diversos, entre os quais o campo político e a própria mídia. A partir deste estudo, o texto pretende contribuir para reflexão sobre os fatores que interferem nos processos de formação da agenda da mídia e seus efeitos na propagação e naturalização de posições socialmente dominantes.
O potencial deliberativo de conversações políticas sobre o Projeto de Lei do Ato Médico no Youtube
Authors: Altheman Francine , Martino Luis Mauro Sá , Salgueiro Marques Ângela Cristina
Published: September 2016

O objetivo deste artigo é analisar as possíveis contribuições deliberativas de conversações políticas on-line acerca do Projeto de Lei do Ato Médico, que possui o objetivo de regulamentar a profissão dos médicos no Brasil. Foram analisados comentários postados espontaneamente no YouTube, a partir da veiculação de dois vídeos contra o Projeto de Lei do Ato Médico: o “Ato Médico Não” e “Diga Não ao PL do Ato Médico”. A discussão on-line gerada por esses vídeos nos revela que conversações políticas nas redes sociais podem, potencialmente, garantir a formação de esferas públicas nas quais trocas argumentativas são pautadas pela justificação crítica e racional de pontos de vista, pela revisão de perspectivas; pelo desenvolvimento de capacidades comunicativas e reflexivas e pelo exercício da reciprocidade.
Twitter e comunicação política: limites e possibilidades
Authors: Rossetto Graça Penha Nascimento , Carreiro Rodrigo , Almada Maria Paula
Published: September 2016

criado em 2006, já é objeto de pesquisa recorrente. Com base nisso, aqui se propõe um estudo exploratório da recente bibliografia brasileira que trata dos usos e potencialidades do Twitter em interface com a comunicação política. O objetivo é mapear tendências e caminhos de investigação, além de delinear os limites de um campo de pesquisa proeminente. Dessa pesquisa se adianta a existência de 50 estudos, sendo a maioria relatos a respeito da utilização do Twitter nas eleições. Destaca-se também o enriquecimento do seu uso ocasionado pela evolução da ferramenta e seu domínio pelos atores políticos.
Mídia e democracia: indeterminação e representatividade da representação
Authors: Lattman-Weltman Fernando
Published: September 2016

Questiona-se aqui os pressupostos da chamada “crise da representação” na democracia contemporânea, e o papel específico nela desempenhado pelos modernos meios de comunicação, a partir de uma perspectiva teórica menos comprometida com os substancialismos individualista ou sociológico predominantes nas análises correntes sobre tal“crise”. Para isso,  procede-se a uma pequena releitura de algumas das teorias fundadoras da democracia representativa moderna, cujo objetivo é contribuir para o início de certa desmistificação da noção de “representação”, tal como utilizada hoje pelos vários argumentos da “crise”, mostrando que, em seus primórdios, o caráter representativo da nova ordem republicana criada no Ocidente em muito pouco – ou quase nada – se referia, de fato, a algum problema de “representação”(tal como concebido hoje). Finalmente, se esboça uma defesa da inserção institucional-política da mídia na poliarquia atual, com base numa recolocação da questão da “representatividade” para a estabilidade e a eficácia do nosso sistema, dito representativo.
Gabinete Digital: uma experimentação que mistura política com novas tecnologias de informação e comunicação (Entrevista com Vinicius Wu)
Authors: Svab Haydée
Published: September 2016

Entrevista com Vinicius Wu
Agromorphological Characterisation of Foxtail Millet (Setaria italica L. Beauv) at Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal
Authors: Sapkota Manoj , Pandey Madhav Prasad , Thapa Dhruba Bahadur
Published: September 2016

Ten foxtail millet accessions were collected from different parts of Nepal and were characterized for different agro morphological traits at Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Rampur, Chitwan. Ten accessions were experimented in Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. Observations were taken for quantitative traits i.e. days to heading, days to anthesis, days to maturity, peduncle length, plant height, flag leaf length, flag leaf breadth, flag leaf length breadth ratio and stay green period and yield attributing traits i.e. panicle length, panicle exertion, number of panicle per square meter, hundred grain weight, five panicle weight and yield per plant. The mean performance was obtained and correlation analysis was performed between grain yield and other traits. Observations were also taken for qualitative traits i.e. tip of first leaf, anthocyanin at leaf base, lobe compactness, length of bristles, anthocyanin presence, leaf blade altitude, flag leaf color, lobe in panicles, panicle lodging, inflorescence compactness, overall color, panicle anthocyanin, panicle shape and growth habit. Significant differences were observed among the accessions for many characters. Based on quantitative and yield attributing traits, Humla-149 was considered the best performing accession. The UPGMA clustering and PCA analysis revealed three distinct clusters of the studied accessions. Most closely related accessions were Co-1896 and Co-5645 and most distantly related accessions were Co-1896 and Humla-522.Int J Appl Sci Biotechnol, Vol 4(3): 298-307
Response of Different Cultivars of Radish (Raphanus Sativus L.) to Alternaria Leaf Spot on Seed Production during Winter at Rupandehi Nepal
Authors: Ghimire Madhu Sudhan , Khanal Prativa , Pokhrel Ambika , Nepal Jyotsna , Thagunna Pramod , Singh Kanhaiya Prasad , Aryal Laxman
Published: September 2016

A field experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design with three replications and seven cultivars of Radish as treatments for screening against Alternaria leaf spot for seed production. Disease scoring was done as percentage of leaf area infected on individual plant at 7 and 10 days intervals on leaf and siliqua respectively for 3 times, and disease severity and mean AUDPC were calculated and yield was recorded. Disease symptoms appeared first in Long Chetki 22 DAS and last in Green Neck Miyashige 38 DAS. Maximum mean AUDPC (886.7) on foliage was recorded in Long Chetki while minimum mean AUDPC (690.7) was recorded in Green Neck Miyashige Similarly, highest and lowest total mean AUDPC on siliqua were seen on cultivars 40 Days (1080) and Green Neck Miyashige (66.67) respectively. Highest yield was recorded in Green Neck Miyashige (695.2kg/ha) and lowest yield was recorded in cultivar Long Chetki (477.4kg/hac). Similarly, highest test weight was recorded in cultivar Mino Early (10.28gm) and lowest was recorded in cultivar 40-Days (8.4gm). Cultivar, All Season Green Long failed inflorescence formation hence no evidence of siliqua formation therefore bears value 0 for seed yield. Similarly, highest biomass yield excluding root was found in cultivar Subhra-32 (613.3gm/m2) and lowest biomass yield was recorded in cultivar Green Neck Miyashige (341.7gm/m2). Green Neck Miyashige was found resistant to Alternaria leaf spot disease with maximum seed yield (695.2kg/ha). The cultivars Subhra-32 and 40 days were highly susceptible to Alternaria leaf spot disease with minimum seed yield.Int J Appl Sci Biotechnol, Vol 4(3): 318-324
Sero-Surveillance of Brucellosis in Cattle of Chitwan District, Nepal
Authors: Subedi Sabita , Prajapati Meera , Dhakal Bhojan
Published: September 2016

A cross sectional study was conducted in Eastern and Western parts of Chitwan district from November 2015 to April, 2016  in two parts, the social study followed by biological to determine and compare the prevalence, distribution of antibodies, and level of awareness of farmers  against Brucella abortus in cattle of the two regions of same district. Altogether blood samples of 92 cattle were taken for detection of Brucella antibodies by using RBPT test and the positive samples were further retested by Indirect ELISA test through ID Vet iELISA kit 2016. The samples which showed positive on both tests were confirmed as seropositive. Chi -square test and Fisher Exact test was used to find out the association between various variables. The result showed that 14.13% (13/92) and 10.86% (10/92) sample were positive by RBPT and iELISA test respectively. There was no significant prevalence differences (p>0.05) on location, age group, breed type, and method of service (artificial and natural) used in cattle. Comparing abortion with prevalence of Brucellosis, there was significant differences (p<0.05) in the result of both RBPT and iELISA test. Inferring from this result, there is association between the abortion and occurrence of Brucellosis. The higher significant prevalence differences (p<0.01) was according to the time of abortion where higher seropositivity was obtained in the cattle aborted on 5-7th month of pregnancy and cattle of 3rd parity. The study showed the existence of Brucellosis in Chitwan district with no adoption of any preventive measures against this disease, so here is current need of the strategies for its prevention and control in order to mitigate such overwhelming situation.Int J Appl Sci Biotechnol, Vol 4(3): 365-371
Renewing Trucking’s Infrastructure for the 21st Century
Authors: Poole Robert W.
Published: September 2016

The trucking industry depends critically on the National Highway System and in particular on the Interstates. With a design life of less than 50 years, the Interstate corridors are aging, and most will need reconstruction over the next two decades. Many corridors—especially those used heavily by trucking companies—also will need widening. This paper reviews several funding alternatives for the reconstruction and widening of the Interstate system, with a focus on the needs and concerns of the trucking industry. After concluding that toll financing may be the least-bad alternative for this estimated trillion-dollar set of projects, the paper addresses the trucking industry’s long-standing and current concerns about the expanded use of tolling. The paper seeks to develop a value proposition for that industry (as well as for other Interstate highway users). The value proposition builds on recent developments in all-electronic tolling technology, current trucking industry uses of this technology, and policy changes aimed to guarantee that tolls used for Interstate modernization will be pure user fees, used solely for the capital and operating costs of the revamped system.
Association of yield and yield related traits in aromatic rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Authors: Akhi AH , Miah MAK , Ivy NA , Islam A , Islam MZ
Published: September 2016

Sixty cross combinations of SakkhorkhoraR and IR58025A were studied in the experimental field of Bangabundhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU), Salna, Gazipur during July 2010 to November 2010, to assess the character association & contribution of characters towards grain yield in restorer lines. The correlation study revealed that days to first flowering showed significant positive relationship with seed yield per plant at genotypic levels. Days to maturity showed significant positive relationship with number of tillers per plant at both genotypic and phenotypic level and effective panicles per plant at genotypic level. Plant height showed highly significant positive relationship with effective panicles per plant at both genotypic and phenotypic level. Path analysis study revealed that effective panicles per plant (0.2153) had the highest positive direct effect followed by days to first flowering (0.1492), plant height (0.0646), spikelet fertility status (%) (0.0242) and number of seeds per panicle (0.0241). Days to maturity, spikelet sterility status, effective panicles per plant, plant height, number of tillers per plant, number of seeds per panicle and spikelet fertility status had positive indirect effects on grain yield. So, based on the study days to first flowering, plant height, spikelet fertility status ,effective panicles per plant were identified as the important characters to be considered in the selection for improvement of aromatic rice genotypes.Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 41(3): 387-396, September 2016
Causes and effects of stress among working women in banking sector, Bangladesh
Authors: Das AC
Published: September 2016

Stress word defined as psychological and physiological dimensions where it derived from physics and mechanics. The banking sector is one of the high stress creating sectors among the women workers. The objectives of this study are to determine the level of stress experienced by the working women and the factors cause stress and also an attempt was made to understand the phenomenon of various coping strategies adopted by working women in baking sector in Bangladesh. The study was a descriptive cross-sectional study among 60 currently working women in different banks in Dhaka city, Bangladesh where purposive random sampling method was used to select sample size. It was estimated by this study that more than 43% of the working women faced high stress of the age group of 20-29 and those had bachelor degree only and also 62% had 1-5 years work experienced were faced high stress. 28% working women regularly felt stress in their profession in banking sector, workload was major factor of stress reported by 65% and 80% women reported that they felt stress due to low salary, job insecurity, transfer and lack of opportunity for growth and advancement; those were mostly responsible creating stress among the working women in banking sector. On the other hand, 55% participants of this study regularly felt anxiety and 33% participants felt throat pain, 47% felt body aches and pain, half felt tiredness, more than half felt anger and frustration, 47% felt back problem and 32% felt high absenteeism and sickness regularly due to stress but very few numbers of the women did yoga, physical exercise and meditation; those were effective to reduce stress. To reduce the stress level among the working women, seminars and workshops should be organized to deal with stress and women should not stay too long or unnecessarily at workplace, and they should avoid multiple tasks at a same time. Moreover, the government should also originate friendly and encouraging policies in favour of working women to encourage them; those will support them to work friendly without stressing.Mediscope Vol. 3, No. 1: January 2016, Pages 1-7
Study on management of congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Authors: Ali MB , Saha AK , Hossain SM , Ahmed SFU , Maruf AA
Published: September 2016

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a defect in the dome of diaphragm, more often in left and posterior-lateral that permits the herniation of abdominal contents into the thorax. Treatment requires stabilization prior to surgical correction. The best hospital series report 80-100% survival. The objective of the study was to present the experience regarding management of selected respiratory stable cases of CDH in non intensive care setup. Retrospective case series analysis was conducted on total 17 stable acyanotic patients with or without oxygen support and left sided defect were planned for surgical correction. Surgery was done per abdominally through left subcostal incision. In postoperative ward, patients received oxygen with nasal cannula and assisted ventilation with artificial manual breathing unit (AMBU) bag through ETT (endotracheal tube) if required. Patients vital parameters; pulse, respiration, oxygenation (SpO2) and hydration were monitored throughout postoperative period. Oral feeding was started after bowel movement on 2nd or 3rd postoperative day. Plain X-ray of the thorax and abdomen was repeated on 4th or 5th postoperative day to asses lung expansion. Postoperative follow up was given at one week and one month after discharge. The age of the patients ranged from 2 days to 2 year 6 months and the mean (SD) age and body weight was 1.2 (0.6) and 5.0 (1.2), respectively. The male/female and vaginal/cesarean delivery ratios were 12:5 and 10:7, respectively. Associated congenital anomalies found were 3 (17.7%): 1 (5.9%) cleft lip and palate, 1 (5.9%) undescended testes and 1 (5.9%) hypospadias. Respiratory distress was found in 15 (88.2%) patients and 2 (11.8%) patients with recurrent abdominal distension and vomiting. One baby needed assisted ventilation with endotracheal tube and AMBU bag for 24 hours postoperatively. One case with pneumothorax required chest drain for 5 days. All other patients had good lung expansion, correction of mediastinal shifting and no evidence of any pleural effusion. All babies tolerated feeding well postoperatively after bowel movement. Survival rate was 100%. The higher survival rate among the more mature babies suggests natural selection of those with minimal respiratory impairment. In our short series survival was 100% where surgical correction was made on selective 17 cases of left sided CDH in a non intensive care setup.Mediscope Vol. 3, No. 1: January 2016, Pages 16-21
Prevention of carcinoma cervix in Bangladesh perspective
Authors: Noor L , Gafur MA , Ahmed M , Ara I
Published: September 2016

Carcinoma cervix is a preventable disease. Etiological factor is known that is human papilloma virus (HPV). Two types of vaccines are available. Cervix is easily accessible allowing screening tests possible. Screening is simple and available. The disease has long premalignant phase that can be detected by screening. Although Pap smear is the gold standard method of screening, visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) particularly single-visit approach, can be an appropriate alternative in Bangladesh considering our available health care facilities. If abnormal screening results (Pap test,VIA, HPV test), colposcopy and guided biopsy can be taken. Colposcopy can detect cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and early invasive carcinoma. Treatment in pre-invasive and early invasive carcinoma is found to be curative.Mediscope Vol. 3, No. 1: January 2016, Pages 33-39
A Practical and Robust Execution Time-Frame Procedure for the Multi-Mode Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling Problem with Minimal and Maximal Time Lags
Authors: Chen Angela , Liang Yun-Chia , Padilla Jose
Published: September 2016

Modeling and optimizing organizational processes, such as the one represented by the Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling Problem (RCPSP), improve outcomes. Based on assumptions and simplification, this model tackles the allocation of resources so that organizations can continue to generate profits and reinvest in future growth. Nonetheless, despite all of the research dedicated to solving the RCPSP and its multi-mode variations, there is no standardized procedure that can guide project management practitioners in their scheduling tasks. This is mainly because many of the proposed approaches are either based on unrealistic/oversimplified scenarios or they propose solution procedures not easily applicable or even feasible in real-life situations. In this study, we solve a more true-to-life and complex model, Multimode RCPSP with minimal and maximal time lags (MRCPSP/max). The complexity of the model solved is presented, and the practicality of the proposed approach is justified depending on only information that is available for every project regardless of its industrial context. The results confirm that it is possible to determine a robust makespan and to calculate an execution time-frame with gaps lower than 11% between their lower and upper bounds. In addition, in many instances, the solved lower bound obtained was equal to the best-known optimum.
Accuracy Enhancement of Mixed Power Flow Analysis Using a Modified DC Model
Authors: Kim Soobae
Published: September 2016

The mixed power flow analysis method decreases the computational complexity and achieves a high level of simulation accuracy. The mixed approach combines the ac with the dc power flow models, depending on the area of interest. The accurate ac model is used in the study area of interest to obtain high simulation accuracy, while the approximate dc model is used in the remainder of the system to reduce the required computations. In the original mixed approach, the errors originating from the use of the dc model may propagate to the area of interest where accurate simulation outcomes are required; thus, the simulation accuracy might not be satisfactory. This paper presents a new method of enhancing the simulation accuracy of the mixed power flow analysis using available information. In the proposed approach, a modified dc model is used instead of the traditional one and is constructed from an initial base-case ac solution. The new dc model compensates for the errors originating from the neglect of the real power losses and the assumption of a flat voltage magnitude in the conventional dc model. Thus, the proposed method can improve the simulation accuracy in the area of interest. The superior computational benefits can also be preserved by maintaining linear characteristics of the dc model. Case studies with the IEEE 118-bus system are provided to validate the enhanced accuracy of the proposed method.
A Model Proposal for a Multi-Objective and Multi-Criteria Vehicle Assignment Problem: An Application for a Security Organization
Authors: Acar Engin , Aplak Hakan
Published: September 2016

Law enforcement agencies have great importance to provide peace and prosperity for the community. If the quality level of policing services is high, stability within the country will also increase. The law enforcement authorities transfer their policing services to people by means of using tools and equipment. In this study, this subject has been studied in order to improve the service quality of motor vehicles to increase efficiency in the assignments area. For the assignment of the vehicle, four main criteria and fifteen sub-criteria are defined. The criteria’s weights achieving the desired goal are calculated using the Analytic Network Process (ANP). The obtained weights have been subjected to the evaluation of performance in terms of each vehicle and each region where it can be assigned. The decision model with four basic objectives, containing service, cost, time and usage of technical capacity to ensure the use of vehicles at optimum efficiency, is designed. After weighting of the criteria, a mathematical model aiming at maximizing the service and the effectiveness of using the technical capacity of vehicle and minimizing the time and cost has been developed. The results are compared with the current situation. The study has been tested with three different scenarios having different objective priorities.
Assessment of Receiver Signal Strength Sensing for Location Estimation Based on Fisher Information
Authors: Nielsen John , Nielsen Christopher
Published: September 2016

Currently there is almost ubiquitous availability of wireless signaling for data communications within commercial building complexes resulting in receiver signal strength (RSS) observables that are typically sufficient for generating viable location estimates of mobile wireless devices. However, while RSS observables are generally plentiful, achieving an accurate estimation of location is difficult due to several factors affecting the electromagnetic coupling between the mobile antenna and the building access points that are not modeled and hence contribute to the overall estimation uncertainty. Such uncertainty is typically mitigated with a moderate redundancy of RSS sensor observations in combination with other constraints imposed on the mobile trajectory. In this paper, the Fisher Information (FI) of a set of RSS sensor observations in the context of variables related to the mobile location is developed. This provides a practical method of determining the potential location accuracy for the given set of wireless signals available. Furthermore, the information value of individual RSS measurements can be quantified and the RSS observables weighted accordingly in estimation combining algorithms. The practical utility of using FI in this context was demonstrated experimentally with an extensive set of RSS measurements recorded in an office complex. The resulting deviation of the mobile location estimation based on application of weighted likelihood processing to the experimental RSS data was shown to agree closely with the Cramer Rao bound determined from the FI analysis.
Development of Formative Capstone Simulations to Prepare Novice Students for Initial Clinical Practicum
Authors: Ross Jennifer Gunberg , Bruderle Elizabeth , Meakim Colleen H. , Willens Joyce S. , Holmwood Joyce A.
Published: September 2016

Background:

Nursing students often describe initial clinical experiences as extremely anxiety producing. Anxiety can decrease performance ability and, consequently, increase the risk for patient harm. Strategies to decrease this anxiety related to clinical experiences are limited within the nursing education literature.

Method:

Faculty in a 4-year baccalaureate nursing program developed and implemented formative capstone simulation scenarios with standardized patients, integrating therapeutic communication, essential patient care skills, and clinical reasoning for novice nursing students prior to their entry into their first clinical practicum. This article discusses the rationale, development, and implementation of these formative capstone simulation scenarios.

Results:

Anecdotal student and faculty comments related to the formative capstone simulation scenarios were positive.

Conclusions:

Formative capstone simulation scenarios offer a method to prepare novice students for initial clinical practicum that is well received. Research is needed to formally examine the relationship between formative capstone simulation scenarios and student anxiety related to initial clinical practicum. [
J Nurs Educ
. 2016;55(10):587–589.]
Cokernels of Homomorphisms from Burnside Rings to Inverse Limits
Authors: Morimoto Masaharu
Published: September 2016

Let G be a finite group and let A(G) denote the Burnside ring of G. Then an inverse limit L(G) of the groups A(H) for proper subgroups H of G and a homomorphism res from A(G) to L(G) are obtained in a natural way. Let Q(G) denote the cokernel of res. For a prime p, let N(p) be the minimal normal subgroup of G such that the order of G/N(p) is a power of p, possibly 1. In this paper we prove that Q(G) is isomorphic to the cartesian product of the groups Q(G/N(p)), where p ranges over the primes dividing the order of G.
Interpretación y tipología del pronombre indefinido uno a partir de tres géneros discursivos
Authors: Rasson Marie
Published: September 2016

Este estudio trata el pronombre indefinido español uno. Tras un análisis profundizado sistemático de ocurrencias en lenguaje auténtico, constatamos que su interpretación varía en función del contexto lingüístico. Por lo tanto, examinamos qué elementos del contexto – nos centramos en el contexto más amplio que la oración – influyen en su interpretación y desarrollamos una tipología del pronombre indefinido en cuanto a su interpretación. El pronombre puede interpretarse como completamente genérico o como específico (refiriendo al hablante, al interlocutor o a una tercera persona). Su interpretación puede situarse también en una posición intermediaria entre estos extremos interpretativos.Además, comparamos el uso en varios géneros discursivos - conversaciones espontáneas, redacciones académicas y un foro de la web - que se distinguen por la presencia o ausencia de interactividad y su menor/mayor subjetividad/intersubjetividad. De esta comparación, se desprende que el uso del pronombre depende de estas características.
Sequences of Verbal Forms and Taxis in Biblical Hebrew
Authors: Lenzi Giovanni
Published: September 2016

This study presents an empirical collection of Biblical Hebrew verbal forms, arguing that at one stage of the Hebrew language syntax was based on a combination of sequences and taxis (the chronological relations between two “actions”). The suffix conjugation and the prefix conjugation had different functions in a past/anterior sequence and in a non-past/non-anterior sequence. In a past/anterior sequence, the suffix conjugation denoted a co-ordinate element, while the prefix conjugation denoted a sub-ordinate element. In a non-past/non-anterior sequence, on the other hand, the prefix conjugation denoted a co-ordinate element, whereas the suffix conjugation denoted a sub-ordinate element. This syntax was identical in direct speech, subordinate clauses, narration and poetry.
Does 12-Week Latin Dance Training Affect the Self-Confidence of the University Students?
Authors: Meric Odemis , Ilhan Adilogullari
Published: September 2016

In this research, it is aimed to investigate the effect of 12-week Latin dance training on the self confidence of university students. This research was conducted with a total of 60 students, including 30 students as control and 30 students as working group. 33-item self-confidence scale developed by Akin (2007) was applied to both control and working group. Latin dance training was carried out once a week (2 hours) for a total of 24 hours, in 12 weeks. SPSS 16.0 was used for the evaluation of the data obtained in the study. Percetage, frequency, Paired Sample and Independent t-test were used for the analysis of the data. When post-test scores of self-confidence were evaluated, score of working group was found to be statistically significant compared to control group. According to the result of the research, it might be said that 12-week Latin dance training had increased the self confidence of the participants.
Semigroup Methods for the M/G/1 Queueing Model with Working Vacation and Vacation Interruption
Authors: Kasim Ehmet
Published: September 2016

By using the strong continuous semigroup theory of linear operators we prove that the M/G/1 queueing model with working vacation and vacation interruption has a unique positive time dependent solution which satisfies probability conditions. When the both service completion rate in a working vacation period and in a regular busy period are constant, by investigating the spectral properties of an operator corresponding to the model we obtain that the time-dependent solution of the model strongly converges to its steady-state solution.