bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Freshwater fish fauna of Hiranyakeshi River, the northern Western Ghats, India
Authors: Kumkar Pradeep , Kharat Sanjay S. , Sawant Nitin S. , Katwate Unmesh , Dahanukar Neelesh
Published: May 2017

The freshwater fish fauna of Hiranyakeshi River, a tributary of the Krishna River System, originating in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, was studied for a period of three years from 2013–2016.  We reported 57 species belonging to seven orders, 17 families and 42 genera.  Cypriniformes was the most species rich order followed by Siluriformes, while Cyprinidae was the most predominant family.  At least 21 freshwater fish species found in Hiranyakeshi River are endemic to river systems originating from the Western Ghats, while nine species are endemic to the Krishna River system.  The true diversity of freshwater fishes in this region, however, is still obscure because of lack of detailed taxonomic studies in this region.  Of the total species, at least 11 are in the threatened and near threatened categories of the IUCN Red List and Hiranyakeshi River holds a good population of most of these species.  The fish fauna in this region, however, is threatened by several stressors including invasive fishing practices, water impediment due to upcoming dams, invasive introduced species and water pollution due to agricultural runoffs and industrial effluents.
Ixora polyantha Wight (Rubiaceae) a new record for northeastern India
Authors: Narah Deiji , Bhat Nazir Ahmad , Kumar Yogendra
Published: May 2017

Ixora polyantha Wight earlier known to occur in Western Ghats of India and Vietnam is now recorded for the first time from Assam, northeastern India.  Along with taxonomic description, detailed illustration and photographs are provided to facilitate easy identification.
On two little-known terrestrial South Asian geckoes Hemidactylus reticulatus and Hemidactylus scabriceps (Reptilia: Gekkonidae)
Authors: Ganesh S. R. , Rameshwaran M. , Joseph Naveen A. , Jerith Ahamed M.
Published: May 2017

We studied two poorly known terrestrial geckoes inhabiting peninsular India namely, Hemidactylus reticulatus Beddome, 1870 and H. scabriceps (Annandale, 1906).  We present data on their morphometry, scalation, colouration and field observations based on both studies in the field and on voucher specimens.  Hemipenal morphology for H. scabriceps is presented herein for the first time.  Seen in light of some recent cases of misidentification between these two ecologically-similar parapatric species, the present work aids in precise identification and presents landscape clues that help understand their ecology.
Notes on the extended distribution of two threatened species of Strobilanthes Blume (Acanthaceae) in Kerala, India
Authors: Josekutty E.J. , Biju P. , Augustine Jomy
Published: May 2017

The extended distributional record of two threatened species of Strobilanthes namely S. canarica and S. campanulata in Kerala is provided.  They exhibit narrow range of habitats in Western Ghats with highly restricted distribution.  Notes on taxonomy, phenology, distribution and conservation status are also given.
A first record of three hitherto unreported species of bats from Kerala, India with a note on Myotis peytoni (Mammalia: Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae)
Authors: Srinivasulu Bhargavi , Srinivasulu Chelmala
Published: May 2017

We provide specimen-based evidence and echolocation calls of an additional three species of bats in Kerala, India. A brief note on the taxonomy and nomenclature of Peyton’s Whiskered Myotis, and an updated checklist of bats of Kerala is also included.
Observations on the association of Scaphula deltae Blanford (Mollusca: Bivalvia) in Garanga Wetland of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam, India
Authors: Kalita Girindra
Published: May 2017

During a survey of the Garanga wetland of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, Scaphula deltae Blanford (Mollusca: Bivalvia) was recorded for the first time.  Most examples were found over Lamellidens corrianus (Lea) in a firmly attested position.  Some were also found clinging to the roots of Eichhornia crassipes.  These findings establish a new record of freshwater mollusc association in the study area.  Some of the physico-chemical parameters of the study area were also investigated.
iNOS-Derived Nitric Oxide Induces Integrin-Linked Kinase Endocytic Lysosome-Mediated Degradation in the Vascular Endothelium
Authors: Reventun Paula , Alique Matilde , Cuadrado Irene , Márquez Susana , Toro Rocío , Zaragoza Carlos , Saura Marta
Published: May 2017

Objective—

ILK (integrin-linked kinase) plays a key role in controlling vasomotor tone and is decreased in atherosclerosis. The objective of this study is to test whether nitric oxide (NO) regulates ILK in vascular remodeling.

Approach and Results—

We found a striking correlation between increased levels of inducible nitric oxide and decreased ILK levels in human atherosclerosis and in a mouse model of vascular remodeling (carotid artery ligation) comparing with iNOS (inducible NO synthase) knockout mice. iNOS induction produced the same result in mouse aortic endothelial cells, and these effects were mimicked by an NO donor in a time-dependent manner. We found that NO decreased ILK protein stability by promoting the dissociation of the complex ILK/Hsp90 (heat shock protein 90)/eNOS (endothelial NO synthase), leading to eNOS uncoupling. NO also destabilized ILK signaling platform and lead to decreased levels of paxillin and α-parvin. ILK phosphorylation of its downstream target GSK3-β (glycogen synthase kinase 3 beta) was decreased by NO. Mechanistically, NO increased ILK ubiquitination mediated by the E3 ubiquitin ligase CHIP (C terminus of HSC70-interacting protein), but ILK ubiquitination was not followed by proteasome degradation. Alternatively, NO drove ILK to degradation through the endocytic-lysosomal pathway. ILK colocalized with the lysosome marker LAMP-1 (lysosomal-associated membrane protein 1) in endothelial cells, and inhibition of lysosome activity with chloroquine reversed the effect of NO. Likewise, ILK colocalized with the early endosome marker EEA1 (early endosome antigen 1). ILK endocytosis proceeded via dynamin because a specific inhibitor of dynamin (Dyngo 4a) was able to reverse ILK endocytosis and its lysosome degradation.

Conclusions—

Endocytosis regulates ILK signaling in vascular remodeling where there is an overload of inducible NO, and thus its inhibition may represent a novel target to fight atherosclerotic disease.
Electrocardiographic Predictors of Heart Failure With Reduced Versus Preserved Ejection Fraction: The Multi‐Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis
Authors: O'Neal Wesley T. , Mazur Matylda , Bertoni Alain G. , Bluemke David A. , Al‐Mallah Mouaz H. , Lima Joao A. C. , Kitzman Dalane , Soliman Elsayed Z.
Published: May 2017

Background

Several markers detected on the routine 12‐lead ECG are associated with future heart failure events. We examined whether these markers are able to separate the risk of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (
HF
r
EF
) from heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (
HF
p
EF
).

Methods and Results

We analyzed data of 6664 participants (53% female; mean age 62±10 years) from MESA (Multi‐Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis) who were free of cardiovascular disease at baseline (2000–2002). A competing risks analysis was used to compare the association of several baseline
ECG
predictors with
HF
r
EF
and
HF
p
EF
detected during a median follow‐up of 12.1 years. A total of 127
HF
r
EF
and 117
HF
p
EF
events were detected during follow‐up. In a multivariable adjusted model, prolonged
QRS
duration, delayed intrinsicoid deflection, left‐axis deviation, right‐axis deviation, prolonged
QT
interval, abnormal
QRS
‐T axis, left ventricular hypertrophy,
ST
/T‐wave abnormalities, and left bundle‐branch block were associated with
HF
r
EF
. In contrast, higher resting heart rate, abnormal P‐wave axis, and abnormal
QRS
‐T axis were associated with
HF
p
EF
. The risk of
HF
r
EF
versus
HF
p
EF
was significantly differently for delayed intrinsicoid deflection (hazard ratio: 4.90 [95% confidence interval (
CI
), 2.77–8.68] versus 0.94 [95%
CI
, 0.29–2.97]; comparison
P
=0.013), prolonged
QT
interval (hazard ratio: 2.39 [95%
CI
, 1.55–3.68] versus 0.52 [95%
CI
, 0.23–1.19]; comparison
P
<0.001), and
ST
/T‐wave abnormalities (hazard ratio: 2.47 [95%
CI
, 1.69–3.62] versus 1.13 [95%
CI
, 0.72–1.77]; comparison
P
=0.0093).

Conclusions

Markers of ventricular repolarization and delayed ventricular activation are able to distinguish between the future risk of
HF
r
EF
and
HF
p
EF
. These findings suggest a role for
ECG
markers in the personalized risk assessment of heart failure subtypes.
MicroRNA-15a/16-1 Antagomir Ameliorates Ischemic Brain Injury in Experimental Stroke
Authors: Yang Xinxin , Tang Xuelian , Sun Ping , Shi Yejie , Liu Kai , Hassan Sulaiman H. , Stetler R. Anne , Chen Jun , Yin Ke-Jie
Published: May 2017

Background and Purpose—

Dysregulation of the miR-15a/16-1 cluster in plasma has been reported in patients with stroke as a potential biomarker for diagnostic and prognostic use. However, the essential role and therapeutic potential of the miR-15a/16-1 cluster in ischemic stroke are poorly understood. This study is aimed at investigating the regulatory role of the miR-15a/16-1 cluster in ischemic brain injury and insight mechanisms.

Methods—

Adult male miR-15a/16-1 knockout and wild-type mice, or adult male C57 BL/6J mice injected via tail vein with the miR-15a/16-1–specific inhibitor (antagomir, 30 pmol/g), were subjected to 1 hour of middle cerebral artery occlusion and 72 hours of reperfusion. The neurological scores, brain infarct volume, brain water content, and neurobehavioral tests were then evaluated and analyzed. To explore underlying signaling pathways associated with alteration of miR-15a/16-1 activity, major proinflammatory cytokines were measured by quantitative polymerase chain reaction or ELISA and antiapoptotic proteins were examined by Western blotting.

Results—

Genetic deletion of the miR-15a/16-1 cluster or intravenous delivery of miR-15a/16-1 antagomir significantly reduced cerebral infarct size, decreased brain water content, and improved neurological outcomes in stroke mice. Inhibition of miR-15a/16-1 significantly decreased the expression of the proinflammatory cytokines interleukin-6, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1, vascular cell adhesion molecule 1, tumor necrosis factor alpha, and increased Bcl-2 and Bcl-w levels in the ischemic brain regions.

Conclusions—

Our data indicate that pharmacological inhibition of the miR-15a/16-1 cluster reduces ischemic brain injury via both upregulation of antiapoptotic proteins and suppression of proinflammatory molecules. These results suggest that the miR-15a/16-1 cluster is a novel therapeutic target for ischemic stroke.
Research of Molecule Logic Circuit Based on DNA Strand Displacement Reaction
Authors: Wang Zicheng , Cai Zijie , Sun Zhonghua , Ai Jian , Wang Yanfeng , Cui Guangzhao
Published: May 2017

Because of its outstanding advantages, DNA strand displacement (DSD) reaction has been widely used for signals processing and molecular logic circuit constructing. Two digital logic circuits are constructed in this paper. One is the encoder circuit with four inputs and two outputs,
and the other is the decoder circuit with two inputs and four outputs. Of particular interest to us is the multicolor fluorescent gold nanoprobe detection part, where a gold nanoparticle is modified with multicolor fluorophores which exploits the ultrahigh quenching ability of gold nanoparticles
(AuNPs). Finally, the circuits can be programmed and simulated with the software Visual DSD. The simulated results based on DSD show that the molecular circuits constructed in this paper is reliable and effective, which has wide prospects in logical circuits and nano-electronics study.
Numerical Simulation and Parameter Optimization of the Air Curtain Dust-Collecting System
Authors: Lu Zhong-Liang , Wei Zhen , Xu Ya-Hui , Wang Hong-Li
Published: May 2017

As one of the main hazard in the downhole operation, the coal dust not only threats the safety of underground workplaces, but also affects the health of workers. In this paper, we elaborate the current situation of dust in the full-mechanized work face and corresponding preventive measures,
design an air curtain dust-collecting device and analyzes its working principle. In order to study the effect of dust prevention of the proposed air curtain dust-collecting device, we studied the movement rule of wind and dust by software of FLUENT. The simulation result shows that the air
curtain can control the dust concentration well in the full-mechanized work face. Most of the dust generated during tunneling operations have been cut off in the driver’s front air curtain, and this helps us to effectively avoid the dust spreading to the side of the operating driver.
Implementation of Frequency Domain Approach Using Instantaneous Mixing Auto Recursive for Separation of Speech Signals
Authors: Palagan C. Anna , Geetha K. Parimala
Published: May 2017

In the present work a novel algorithmic rule by taking the speech from two different microphones and separate these speeches by prediction of separating speech mixtures that is predicated on separation matrices is planned. In multi-talker applications so as to boost individual speech
sources from their mixtures is done by Blind source Separation (BSS) ways. From the previous published works of separation of speech signals, the main disadvantage is that the incidence of distortion present within the signal that affects separated signal with loud musical noise. The idea
for speech separation in standard BSS ways is simply one sound source in a single room. The proposed methodology uses as a network that has the parameters of the IMAR model for the separation matrices over the complete frequency vary. An attempt has been made to estimate the best values of
the IMAR model parameters, ΦW and ΦG by suggests that of the maximum-likelihood estimation methodology. Based on the values of these parameters, the source spectral part vectors are estimated. The entire set of TIMIT corpus is employed for speech
materials in evolution results. The Signal to Interference magnitude Relation (SIR) improves by a median of 6 dB sound unit over a frequency domain BSS approach.
Study on Terrain Awareness and Warning System Envelope Based on Pilot Reaction Model
Authors: Lu Xiao-Jie , Tuo Hong-Ya , Jing Zhong-Liang
Published: May 2017

To solve the problem of envelope threshold for Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS), this approach builds a pilot reaction model which contains two models. Pilot reaction model is built through combining the pilot delay time model and the after-alert-operation model. Warning
envelope which meets the criterion is acquired through simulations using the pilot reaction model. In the discussion part, three pilot reaction elements, joystick operation speed, pilot delay and throttle operation speed, are chosen for influence analysis on TAWS warning envelope. The root-mean-square
error between practical flying data and this paper’s warning envelope is 0.9545 m/s which is smaller than the three-degree-of-freedom model’s 1.2335 m/s. The influence analysis results show that the faster operation speed and shorter pilot delay time will make the envelope move
to the right and decrease the envelope’s slope. And the faster operation speed and shorter pilot delay time will enhance flight safety. But overload and pressure from the faster operation speed and less delay will reduce pilot and airplane safety Altitude factor is introduced to the
pilot delay time model and pilot operation factors are introduced to the after-alert-operation model based on six-degree-of-freedom model. The setting of envelope needs a trade-off. Reaction elements analysis can provide a theoretical basis for TAWS warning envelope design.
Simulation and Analysis of Scattering Channel Models in Three-Dimensional High-Speed Mobile Environment
Authors: Chen Xin , Fang Yong
Published: May 2017

A three-dimensional (3D) statistic channel model based on scattering characteristics is proposed to describe accurately the wireless channel under the scenarios of high-speed train (HST). This paper derives scattering density distribution function and scattering coefficient to represent
the channel impulse response (CIR) of HST communication system, and deduces closed expressions of Doppler power spectrum (DPS) of mobile terminal. Expressions are also provided for categorizing and quantizing the scattering characteristics of wireless channels. By analyzing the Doppler spread
of HST and comparing the effects of scattering environment and mobile velocity on DPS, these works contribute to understand deeply the wireless scattering channel of HST. Numerical and simulation results demonstrate that the proposed scattering channel models can effectively depict the physical
characteristics of HST wireless channel, which provide a reliable method to analyze and estimate channel parameters. Moreover, the channel realization in this paper is more straightforward and concise to study the scattering channel characteristics, which can also be utilized as a reference
for experimental measurement campaigns and reducing the modeling errors of scattering channel model effectively.
The Respective Potential of Endurance Training on COUP-TF I and COUP-TF II Gene Expression in the Skeletal Muscle of Rats
Authors: Wang Haiyan , Ding Shuzhe
Published: May 2017

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of 6-week endurance training on COUP-TF I and COUP-TF II gene expression of SD rats and GK rats. Method: 20 male SD rats, about 4 weeks old, weighing 100 ± 5 g; 12 GK rats, about 8 weeks old, weighing
250 ± 5 g, SD rats were randomly divided into SD control group (C, n = 10), endurance group (E, n = 10), GK rats were randomly divided into GK control group (H, n = 6), endurance group (R, n = 6). Endurance training in rats for 6 weeks of treadmill training,
training six days a week, once a day for a maximum speed of not more than 16.7 m/min, 1 hour a day. Real-time PCR was used to detect the mRNA level of COUP-TF I and COUP-TF II. Western Blotting was used to detect the protein level COUP-TF I. Results: (1) SD rats: endurance training
significantly reduced blood glucose but had no apparent effect on IRI; endurance training significantly increased COUP-TF I mRNA level but significantly reduced COUP-TF II mRNA level; endurance exercises had no apparent effect on COUP-TF I protein level (2) GK rats: endurance training significantly
reduced blood glucose and IRI; endurance training both significantly reduced the mRNA level of COUP-TF I and COUP-TF II; endurance training significantly reduced COUP-TF I protein level. Conclusion: (1) Endurance training was beneficial to reduce the level of blood glucose in GK rats,
which may mitigate IR. (2) The effects of endurance exercise on COUP-TF I gene expression in skeletal muscle are opposite under normal physiological and diabetes, which may be related to the differences of strains, age and diet between GK rats and SD rats. (3) Compared with COUP-TF I, the
adaptation of COUP-TF II mRNA level to endurance exercise was exactly the same for GK rats and SD rats, which indicating that the COUP-TF II mRNA level may play an important role in the effect of endurance training that can prevention and improvement of insulin resistance.
Performance Analysis of Wide AND OR Structures Using Keeper Architectures in Various Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductors Technologies
Authors: Anusha N , Sasilatha T
Published: May 2017

Power dissipation and area are the important constraints in VLSI design. Various techniques are employed in reducing the power dissipation of the logic circuits. Dynamic CMOS circuits are one of the techniques in VLSI to lower the power dissipation. All gates can be designed using dynamic
CMOS to lower the power dissipation. In this paper wide AND OR gates are implemented using Dynamic circuits, where keeper architecture is employed in order to prevent leakage current and to ensure that correct output is obtained. The performance analysis of Wide AND OR structures implemented
in dynamic CMOS with mandatory keeper architectures in ultra submicron range are analyzed. A comparative analysis of Power dissipation and area of the keeper architectures employed in dynamic CMOS in different lower nanometer such as 120 nm, 90 nm, 70 nm and 50 nm is analyzed.
Improving Benchmarking Student Learning Outcomes Using Repetitive Sampling Control Chart
Authors: Alghamdi Nawal G , Aslam Muhammad
Published: May 2017

In recent years research on the application of Shewhart control charts in evaluating the performance of educational programs have gain sufficient grounds. These control charts aid in process understanding and identify changes that indicate either improvement or deterioration in quality
of the program. Current research proposes control charts using repetitive sampling on the data taken from Weber State University’s construction management program, which uses the Associate Constructor Level 1 exam as an assessment tool. A code was developed to run the proposed control
charts. Both the traditional and proposed charts were plotted using R software. The results indicate that the proposed control charts are comparatively more efficient than the traditional control charts in assessment of educational programs and minimizing false positives. At the end
comparison of the benchmark—pass rate and traditional control chart with the proposed control chart has also been elucidated so that the proposed control charts may be readily employed in evaluating any educational program by academic counsellors.
Existence and Global Exponential Stability of Almost Periodic Solutions for Shunting Inhibitory Cellular Neural Networks with Distributed Leakage Delays on Time Scales
Authors: Xu Changjin , Li Xiaofei , Hu Songbo , Wu Haitao
Published: May 2017

In this paper, we deal with a class of shunting inhibitory cellular neural networks (SICNNs) with distributed leakage delays on time scales. Some sufficient conditions which ensure the existence and exponential stability of almost periodic solutions for such class of SICNNs are obtained
by applying the exponential dichotomy of linear differential equations, Lapunov functional method and contraction mapping principle. An example is given to illustrate the effectiveness of the theoretical results. The results obtained in this paper are completely new and complement the previously
known studies.
Power Quality Disturbance Classification Using Wavelet Packet Transform and Back Propagation Algorithm
Authors: Elango M. K , Jagadeesan A , Sundaram K. Mohana
Published: May 2017

This paper develops a real time solution for detecting the Power Quality events. Fourteen events are generated through experimental setup and the signals are acquired through a voltage Data Acquisition Card, NI DAQ-9225, controlled by a Virtual Instrument software package. The features
extracted from the Wavelet Transformation are fed into the Back Propagation Neural Network for training. By the virtue of a Neural Network property, it gets self-adapted and self-learned aiding in automatic classification of Power Quality Events. A combination of Wavelet Transform technique
and Neural Networks are employed to detect and characterize the Power Quality Disturbances. The result obtained shows the effectiveness of the Wavelet Packet Transform based Back Propagation algorithm in classifying the Power Quality Disturbances. The results produced by the proposed methodology
based Back Propagation Algorithm is verified with the Power Quality Analyser.
Improved LEACH Routing Protocol Through Selecting Cluster Head Node and Data Transmission Algorithm
Authors: Dai Hong , Ge Heng Hui
Published: May 2017

For LEACH routing protocol in the clustering routing protocol of wireless sensors, the network energy consumption inequality, node energy inequality and deficiency of cluster head election, this paper proposes the method of improving the cluster head election through node residual energy
and the distance between the nodes. To balance the network energy consumption, improves the algorithm of stable data transmission phase. The simulation experiment results prove the fact that the improved algorithm is better than the original algorithm through comparing the node mortality,
receiving data amount of base station and residual energy of the node.
Study on Building Information Modeling Based Life Cycle Assessment of Environmental Impacts and Decision Making Analysis for Building Construction
Authors: Xu Zhao , Zhang Yang , Li Heng , Li Qiming
Published: May 2017

Energy consumption by and emissions from buildings contribute greatly to environmental degradation. Currently, an important tool in the study of architectural conservation design is LCA (life-cycle assessment), with the goal of minimizing energy consumption and environmental impact.
The research suggests a method to apply LCA analysis and BIM technology to design 3D BIM models and define the relationship between BIM elements and architectural materials. The obvious advantages of combining BIM with LCA have resulted in its wide use for building life cycle assessment. The
study propose here quantitative analysis of environmental impact by construction and build an index database for environmental impact assessment of building projects based on analytical hierarchy process. The design plan of the Teaching and Research Building of a University in Nanjing China
is taken as the example to calculate energy consumption in response models formed from construction data. From these modeled calculations, then the key environmental impact factors were analyzed. The objective is to suggest an integrated solution to BIM-based environmental impact assessment
of building construction and also provide a theoretical support for optimized building design. This case study demonstrates the utility of BIM when performing LCA, providing most of the information needed to perform LCA.
A Comprehensive Error Analysis Method for Accuracy Reliability Deployment
Authors: Du Lei , Gao Jianmin , Chen Kun
Published: May 2017

To avoid equipment accuracy failure caused by degradation with use, the concept of Reliability Function Deployment (RFD) is employed to set up a comprehensive error analysis model. An operative matrix tool, called the House of Accuracy Reliability (HoAR) is presented. The HoAR is combined
with Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Quality Function Deployment (QFD). In the HoAR, besides geometric error, thermal deformation error and load deformation error, a domino effect of error propagation is also taken into account for the risk
assessment. Using the results from the HoAR, a comprehensive error analysis can be easily performed, making it possible to identify the significant accuracy parameters and compensate for the accuracy losses. Tests on a numerical control lathe are carried out to validate the proposed model
and method.
Empirical Research on the Influencing Factors of Mobile Foreign Language Learning Based on UTAUT Model
Authors: Gan Jingfeng , Zhong Liang
Published: May 2017

With the popularity of smart phones, mobile foreign language learning will become the future development trend, but at present, whether the mobile foreign language learning is accepted by students or not will become the key factor in the implementation of mobile language learning project.
Therefore, the influence factors of the mobile language learning are studied in this paper. On the basis of UTAUT model, the five influencing factors of mobile foreign language learning are summed up, and a questionnaire survey is designed, and the data of the survey results are analyzed by
using SPSS software. The results show that perception fun, social influence and the expected effort have a significant impact on mobile language learning, while the preset self-learning management has not significant impact on it, and finally the multi group structural equation model is used
for analysis. The results show that the phone type, grade, and gender do not have a role in the regulating the influence factors of College Students’ mobile foreign language learning.
An Efficient Video Compression Encoder Based on Wavelet Lifting Scheme in LSK
Authors: Padmanabhan S. Anantha , Kumar Krishna
Published: May 2017

This paper presents a video compression system using wavelet lifting scheme. Video compression algorithms (“codecs”) manipulate video signals to dramatically reduce the storage and bandwidth required while maximizing the perceived video quality. There are four common methods
for compression; discrete cosine transforms (DCT), vector quantization (VQ), fractal compression, and discrete wavelet transform (DWT). A gradient based motion estimation algorithm based on shapemotion prediction is used which takes advantage of the correlation between neighboring Binary Alpha
Blocks (BABs), to match with the MPEG-4 shape coding case and speed up the estimation process. Then a non-redundant wavelet transform has been implemented as an iterative filter banks with down sampling operations. LSK operates without lists and is suitable for a fast, simple hardware implementation.
Here the Set Partitioned Embedded bloCK coder (SPECK) image compression called Improved Listless SPECK (ILSPECK) is used. ILSPECK code a single zero to several insignificant subbands. This reduces the length of the output bit string as well as encoding/decoding time.
Deadlock Free Load Balanced Adaptive Routing for Network on Chip (NoC) Systems
Authors: Kalaivani J , Vinayagasundaram B
Published: May 2017

The Network-on-Chip (NoC) systems have emerged in on-chip communication architecture in various fields. To achieve excellent results in Network on Chip (NoC) systems application, the routing must eliminate the deadlock issues from the network. To overcome this issue in the network,
in this paper, we propose Deadlock Free Load Balanced Adaptive Routing. In this approach, Oblivious Routing (OR) algorithm is implemented on the channel by using the probability function. The network considers the capacity of the node and tries to maximize the throughput based on the connectivity
between the data packets flow and minimize the channel load. A Reconfiguration Protocol is used for the data packets to choose other channel in the network if the deadlock occurs. Simulation results show that this approach reduces the delay and packet loss in the network.
Modular Multiplicative Divisor Labeling of k-Multilevel Corona Related Graphs
Authors: Revathi R , Ganesh S
Published: May 2017

A graph G(V, E) with n vertices is said to have modular multiplicative divisor labeling if there exist a bijection f: V(G) → {1,2,… n} and the induced function f*: E(G) → {0,1,2,…, n
− 1} where f*(uv) = f(u)f(V) mod n for all uv ∈ E(G) such that n divides the sum of all edge labels of G. In this paper we discuss new results on modular multiplicative divisor (abbreviated as MMD)
labeling of k-multilevel corona of path P3 with disjoint union of 2m copies of k1 and k-multilevel corona of Cn+ (adding pendant edge for each vertex of the cycle Cn) with disjoint union of 2m
copies of path P3, where k and m are positive integers.
Corporate Philanthropy and Corporate Value—From the Reputation Perspective
Authors: Han Dongping , Guo Caicai
Published: May 2017

Corporate philanthropy has become an important strategy to some extent. This paper uses theoretical and empirical method to explore the impact of reputation on the relationship between corporate philanthropy and corporate value. We find that if the investors have already got the information
about corporate charity, the external investors are likely to choose to invest in companies under specific conditions. Through the theoretical analysis, we find that the reputation has positive effect on the corporate value. We use the A-share listed private companies from 2009 to 2014 as
the sample to explore the relationship between corporate philanthropy and corporate value in this empirical study. This paper has got some results: first, corporate philanthropy can increase the reputation of enterprises in the capital market. Second, the reputation of the company in the capital
market can increase the corporate value. Third, corporate philanthropy can not increase the reputation of company in the business credit market.
Research on Credit Evaluation Model of C to C E-Commerce Based on Trust Influence Factors
Authors: Bai Xiuyan
Published: May 2017

Factors influencing consumer trust in C to C E-commerce were investigated through questionnaire in the Thesis and SPSS statistical software was used to conduct data analysis for questionnaire results. In data analysis, descriptive analysis, factor analysis and regression analysis were
successively conducted in the Thesis and five factors influencing the trust for website and vendor by consumers were extracted in the Thesis through analysis. Finally, trust mechanism was discussed from five aspects, respectively legal restraint, market, industry supervision, the third-party
certification, the third-party guarantee and trust evaluation.
Analysis on Regional Differences and Influencing Factors of Science and Technology Business Incubator Operation Efficiency
Authors: Li Aijun , Li Na , Wang Chengwen
Published: May 2017

Based on the 2010–2014 national level science and technology business incubator data, by means of data envelopment analysis method, Malmquit index model respectively to our country enterprise science and technology incubator operation efficiency of regional differences were static
analysis and dynamic analysis. Research results show that our country enterprise science and technology incubator operation efficiency in the region between exist significant differences, resulting in the reasons for the differences in each region are different; technological progress led
to the overall development of science and technology business incubator, but the technology progress of each region is not balanced, technical efficiency relative does not have the obvious promotion. On this basis, the influence factors of the influence of science and technology enterprise
operating efficiency further Tobit regression analysis, government public service platform for investment, for the risk of investment, financing, and the scale of the incubator of science and technology business incubator operation efficiency have significant impact. Finally, it puts forward
the corresponding countermeasures and suggestions to improve the operational efficiency of the scientific and technological enterprise incubator in China and solve the regional differences.
Research on Tracking Algorithm for Fast-Moving Target in Sport Video
Authors: Zhang Yu , Feng Shuo , Sun Xiaohua , Yang Haoyu
Published: May 2017

Tracking of player actions from sports video sequence is the hotspot in computer vision technology. The state transfer equation and the observing equation In the target tracking system are often nonlinear and non-gauss and mean shift algorithm cannot track the visual target effectively.
The paper analyzes the principle and the shortage of the traditional mean shift algorithm. The reason for its weakness is analyzed too. A new tracking algorithm that combines the particle filtering and mean shift is proposed In order to effectively trace the fast-moving target. It estimates
the position by particle filter in the previous frame of the targets. The position of the target is updated by the mean shift algorithm. Experimental comparisons show that it has better fusion performance for tracking the fast-moving players in sport video.
An Empirical Study on the Change of College Students’ Physical Exercise Behavior Based on the Trans-Theoretical Model
Authors: Zhao Chunhui , Dong Tingting , Xu Fang
Published: May 2017

In order to establish a large sample of the standardization of the norm of the National College Students’ physical exercise behaviour, this study uses the change scale of college students physical exercise behaviour, and a large range of survey of the university students physical
exercise behaviour. According to the statistical analysis of the data obtained by the national college students physical exercise behaviour’ change standard norm, it can provide a reliable, effective and valuable reference for the study of college students physical exercise behaviour.
In the cross theoretical model, the lack of the determination of the stage of the change, especially after a wide range of survey, produces the precise analysis and interpretation. After a large scale of the investigation, this study not only has a simple region to change the stage and change
process, but also to find the corresponding relationship between them, as well as the different stages of the weight of the change process.
Computing the Theta Polynomial Θ(G, x) and the Theta Index Θ(G) of Titania Nanotubes TiO2(m, n)
Authors: Li Yingfang , Yan Li , Farahani Mohammad R , Imran Muhammad , Jamil Muhammad K
Published: May 2017

Let G = (V,E) be a simple connected molecular graph in chemical graph theory, where the vertex/atom set and edge/bond set of G denoted by V(G) and E(G), respectively and its vertices correspond to the atoms and the edges correspond to
the bonds. Two counting polynomials the “Omega Ω(G,x) and Theta Θ(G,x)” polynomials of a molecular graph G were defined by Diudea as Ω(G,x) = ΣeE(G) xn(E) and Θ(G,x)
= ΣeE(G) xn(E), where n(E) denotes the number of edges co-distant with the edge E. From definition of these counting polynomials, we can obtain the Theta polynomial by inserting the coefficient n(E)
in the Omega polynomial. Then the Theta index will be the first derivative of the Theta polynomial Θ(G,x) evaluated at x = 1. The goal of this paper is to compute the Theta polynomial Θ(G,x) and the Theta index Θ(G) of an infinite family of
the Titania Nanotubes TiO2(m,n) for the first time.
Unsteady Hydromagnetic Natural Convection Flow Past an Oscillating Vertical Surface with Hall Effect and Convective Boundary Condition
Authors: El-Aziz Mohamed Abd , Yahya Aishah S
Published: May 2017

The aim of this paper is to analyze the effect of Hall current on unsteady MHD free convection flow of a viscous, incompressible and electrically conducting fluid past an oscillating vertical plate with convective boundary condition. The fluid flow is due to both the oscillation and
the convective heating of the plate. The resulting governing equations are nondimensionalized and solved analytically using the Laplace transform technique. Numerical results for axial and transverse velocities and temperature as well as the skin-friction coefficient and Nusselt number are
shown graphically for various values of pertinent flow parameters.
Nano Biotechnology Investigation of the Fatty Acid Synthesis (FAS): Preventing the Fatty Liver Disease
Authors: Rahimi Arina , Monajjemi Majid
Published: May 2017

Fatty acids in liver are subject to different patterns of regulation and the importance of fat deposition began to be realized with the evolution of vertebrates and the liver was the initial site of deposition. Modern sharks frequently have massive livers containing cells loaded with
triglycerides. Based on our previous works we have modeled and simulated various molecules of those fatty acids. A number of computational chemistry studies carried out to understand the of the fatty acid synthesis (FAS) for preventing the fatty liver disease. In this work the electrical properties
such as electron densities, energy densities, potential energy densities, ELF, LOL, ellipticity of electron density, eta index and ECP for some of the fatty acids have been calculated.
On the Strong Metric Dimension of Certain Nanostructures
Authors: Krishnan Sathish , Rajan Bharati , Imran Muhammad
Published: May 2017

Let G(V, E) be a connected graph. A vertex w strongly resolves a pair of vertices u,v in V if there exists some shortestu–w path containing V or some shortest v–w path containing u. A set w ⊂ V
of vertices is called a strong resolving set for G if every pair of vertices of V\W is strongly resolved by some vertex of w . A strong resolving set of minimum cardinality is called a strong metric basis and this cardinality is called the strong metric dimension of G.
The strong metric dimension problem is to find a strong metric basis in a graph. In this paper we investigate the strong metric dimension problem for certain nanostructures.
EFS: Entropy First Search for Dynamic Shortest Path Problem in Large Sparse Graphs
Authors: Zhou Quan , Zhao Hui , Zhang Huijie , Tian Shulin , Liu Zhen
Published: May 2017

Searching the dynamic shortest path is a hot topic recently. In this paper we proposed a new method to solve the dynamic single source shortest paths (SSSP) problem in sparse graphs. The main contributions are three: firstly, in the preprocessing stage, we use the unreachable and unstartable
characteristics to avoid most of the non-solution path search. Secondly, Entropy first search (EFS) is introduced to speed up the search process in finding the possible shortest path and then the algorithm can converges as soon as possible. In addition, the update algorithm for dynamic shortest
path search is proposed for practical use. The experiments in large random sparse graphs show the efficiency and benefits of the proposed method.
Effective Classification of Cervical Cancer Using Contourlet Transform
Authors: Ramapraba P. S , Chitra M. P , PremKumar M
Published: May 2017

Cervical cancer is the second most leading cancer among women. Source of cervical cancer is Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Tests to confirm a diagnosis of cervical cancer are colposcopy and cervical biopsy (pap smear). This paper includes the usage of colposcopy images and tests to find
where cancer cells are on the surface of the cervix. Contourlet transform (CT) is proposed to extract the features of the colposcopy images and then for classification of Aceto white Region (Abnormal) and Non Aceto white Region (Normal), K-Nearest Neighbourhood (KNN) classifier is used.
In the existing system, wavelet transforms are used to extract the features in which minimum quantity of information and features are obtained (Only 3 directions are focused). In CT, for higher resolution, additional directional is employed. The greater performance is achieved by extracting
and choosing the simplest features from contourlet coefficients of the colposcopy images and these outputs are fed into the KNN classifier for classification.
Microstructure and Mechanical Properties Comparative Analysis of TiN Coated on Cemented Carbide
Authors: Gou Ruyi , Zhang Xiaodong , Feng Chunyu , Wei Xin
Published: May 2017

The cemented carbide of natural gas throttle valve has serious erosion phenomenon in natural gas exploitation. The titanium nitride (TiN) coating on cemented carbide is an effective method to prevent failure of cemented carbide. Three different processes physical vapor deposition (PVD),
chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and plasma chemical vapor deposition (PCVD) are used to deposit TiN coating on cemented carbide. The experiments carried on the scanning electron microscopy, the digital micro hardness tester and scratch tester. The results indicate TiN coating deposited by
PVD has characteristics of dense structure, uniform thickness, smooth surface. The coating hardness from big to small: PVD > PCVD > CVD. The coating elasticity modulus from big to small: PCVD > CVD > PVD. The bonding force between coating and substrate from big to small: PVD >
CVD > PCVD. The results demonstrate that TiN coating deposited by PVD mechanical properties are superior to TiN coating deposited by CVD and PCVD.
The practice and theory of property in seventeenth-century Bengal
Authors: Wright Samuel
Published: May 2017

This study reconstructs the connected history of socio-economic and intellectual practices related to property in seventeenth-century Bengal. From the perspective of socio-economic practices, this study is concerned with the legal transfer of immovable property between individuals. From the perspective of intellectual practice, this study is concerned with how property was understood as an analytical category that stood in a particular relation to an individual. Their connected history is examined by analysing socio-economic practices exemplified in a number of documents detailing the sale and donation of land and then situating these practices within the scholarly analysis of property undertaken by authors within the discipline of nyāya—the Sanskrit discipline dealing primarily with ontology and epistemology. In the first section of the essay, I undertake a detailed examination of available land documents in order to highlight particular conceptions of property. In the second section of the essay, I draw out theoretical issues examined in nyāya texts that relate directly to the concepts expressed in the land documents. In the third and final section of the essay, I discuss the shared language and shared concepts between the documents and nyāya texts. This last section also addresses how the nyāya analysis of property facilitates a better understanding of claims in the documents and what nyāya authors may have been doing in writing about property.
Ban and benevolence: Circus, animals and Indian state
Authors: Nisha P.R.
Published: May 2017

Social sciences and humanities have recently begun posing enquiries such as do animals have histories, memories and subjectivities. Circus animals hardly figure in the discourses on animals while a wide variety of animals existed in the rings globally as performers and workers. The ban of the training and performance of certain wild animals by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, India in 1991 was a watershed moment for the almost 150-year-old circus industry in the subcontinent. This article explores the legal battle that followed the ban, various discourses around animals, both wild and captive, the human and non-human association in circuses and the history of animal training and performance and critically examines the ideas of rescue, rehabilitation and conservation. The acquisition, taming and trade of animals are implicated in the history of hunting, wildlife policies of the colonial and postcolonial states in India. The ‘rescue’ and ‘rehabilitation’ of animals from the ‘private’ circus companies to the ‘public’ zoos would unravel how the very idea of scientific conservation becomes a violent guile of state and civil society actively propagating the binary of cruelty and mercy. The article will also briefly discuss the questions of intimacy and emotions between the animal and the animal trainer beyond the common representations.
Book Review: Shahid Amin, Conquest and Community: The Afterlife of Warrior Saint Ghazi Miyan
Authors: Asif Manan Ahmed
Published: May 2017

Shahid Amin, Conquest and Community: The Afterlife of Warrior Saint Ghazi Miyan, Delhi: Orient BlackSwan, 2015, 348 pp.
Book Review: Thomas R. Trautmann, Elephants and Kings: An Environmental History
Authors: Anooshahr Ali
Published: May 2017

Thomas R. Trautmann, Elephants and Kings: An Environmental History, Delhi: Permanent Black, 2015, 372 pp.
The Date of Kanishka since 1960
Authors: Bracey Robert
Published: May 2017

The 1960 London Conference on the Date of Kanishka involved many leading scholars of Central and South Asian studies and had a profound impact on the field. This article examines the historiography of the central problem posed at the conference: In what year did the era of Kanishka commence? It traces the advances in evidence that led to the solution of AD 127 between 2000 and 2010. The complexity of this process is often omitted in historiographical accounts, which opens the final solution to criticism and also fails to address why the field polarised after 1960 and found it so hard to reconcile new evidence. The article suggests that the eventual solution was a result of the cumulative effect of new data. It also shows that the field as a whole arrived at a solution long before it arrived at a consensus. This suggests that the failure of new evidence to bring about a solution more quickly is a major challenge to South and Central Asian studies in the future.