31 research outputs found
Nano-Biochar Suspension Mediated Alterations in Yield and Juice Quality of Kinnow (Citrus reticulata L.)
No full textNutrient deficiency negatively affects the yield and quality of citrus fruit. The present experiment was carried out to investigate the improvement in fruit yield and juice quality of Kinnow (Citrus reticulata L.) by foliar application of nano-biochar suspension (NBS). The experiment was carried out in a citrus farmer’s orchard with a history of low fruit yield, using a randomized complete block design. Four NBS treatments, i.e., 0% (control), 1, 3, and 5%, were applied through foliar application at the flowering stage. Foliar application of NBS at 5% and 3% significantly (p < 0.05) improved flowering, fruit retention, fruit set, fruit size, length, weight, diameter, juice volume levels, and minimized fruit dropping. The electrical conductivity of the juice was significantly decreased by increases in NBS concentration. Total dissolved solids increased slightly with treatments as compared to control. However, NBS foliar application did not show significant effects on nitrogen (N), potassium (K), and sodium (Na) leaf contents, but had some effect on phosphorus (P) content. Principal component analysis and a correlation matrix revealed significant (p < 0.05) positive and negative associations among the studied traits. The results of the current experiment showed that all parameters were significantly improved with the application of NBS at 3 and 5%, except that N, K, and Na levels were unaffected. The most encouraging results were achieved at a concentration of 5% NBS. In conclusions, the foliar application of NBS had a significant positive impact on fruit yield and juice quality
Evaluation of Ice loads on Beitstadsundet bridge by deterministic and probabilistic approaches
No full textIce loads on the bridge piers can be one of the major components for the Extreme Limit State (ELS) combinations, specified in the Euro Code. In arctic and sub-arctic regions, the ice action on infrastructures such as platforms, lighthouses, sub-sea pipelines, or wind turbines may exceed the total forces of wind, waves and currents and may, therefore, determine the design. For example, in regions such as Beitstad in Norway, ice loads can be the predominant lateral force in the design of bridge sub-structures. Therefore, accurate estimation of ice forces that can act on bridge piers in northern climates is critical in both cases – the design of new bridges and the structural evaluation of existing bridges. Different design codes provide empirical formulae to calculate the design ice forces, based on the effective ice strength, thickness and other important empirical environmental or climatic coefficients. Ice forces must be considered in the design of the coastal and hydraulic structures. Both the ice conditions and the environmental factors are combined in a formula to calculate the magnitude of ice forces that a structure is expected to withstand in the future and over its lifetime. The existing standards for estimation of the ice loads on vertical and sloping structures adopt different analysis methods, and to determine the global ice loads on these structures, the ice-structure interaction scenarios must be identified. In this study, most of the focus will be on fjord and lake ice conditions and their loading on a bridge pier will be assessed and compared by using different shapes of structure and standards of different countries, followed by the deterministic extreme value analysis , probabilistic assessment and uncertainty analysis of the ice loading during the design lifetime of the bridge sub-structure.CoMEMCoastal and Marine Engineering and Management (CoMEM
Dietary polyphenols mediated regulation of oxidative stress and chromatin remodeling in inflammation
No full textBOOK REVIEW: THE 33 STRATEGIES OF WAR
No full textThe 33 Strategies of War showcases a guide to understanding everyday life’s social conduct conversant to military principles in war. Robert Greene is an American author who wrote several books on strategy. The book, in hand, contains 33 chapters divided into five parts. It accounts for discourses and examples of offensive and defensive strategies within various conditions and by people like Sun Tzu, Napoleon Bonaparte and Alexander
Feasibility Study of Submerged Floating Crossing
No full textThe submerged floating crossing (SFC) considered in this study has demonstrated significant sustainability based on provided assumptions. the SFC has appeared to be a sheltered and sound idea appropriate to satisfy its expected capacities and to tackle given environmental conditions. The structure of the proposed SFC is intended to withstand all functional and environmental loads. The results of worst-case scenarios showed the base SFC design have a sufficient robustness to withstand the presumed significant loads. Some major uncertainties were faced throughout the study, which are manageable by means of modern technologies in civil engineering or some organizational arrangements.<br/
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Nature And Function Of Protein Components Of The Milk Of Aquatic Mammals (dolphin, Beta-Lactoglobulins, Alpha-Lactalbumin, Lysozymes)
No full textMilk whey proteins from a single species of three orders, the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) a cetacean, the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) a sirenian and the domestic dog (Canis familiaris) a carnivore have been isolated and characterized.Although the milk of aquatic mammals have been suggested to be devoid of lactose, dolphin milk contained 2% w/v lactose as well as alphalactalbumin (the regulatory protein of the lactose synthase system). The latter protein has been purified and characterized by N-terminal sequence analysis and by its activity in the lactose synthase system. Alpha-lactalbumin and lactose were detected in manatee milk, but in low amounts. Alpha-lactalbumin from dog milk was purified and characterized in the same manner. Beta-lactoglobulins were present in large quantities in the milk of all the species. These proteins were purified and characterized by molecular weight, N-terminal sequence analysis and by their ability to bind retinol. Dolphin milk was found to contain two very divergent beta-lactoglobulins. The complete amino acid sequences of these two proteins (DLG-1 and DLG-2) were determined.Although bovine beta-lactoglobulin has been extensively studied, the function and evolutionary origins of beta-lactoglobulin have not been established. Evidence is presented to show that beta-lactoglobulins are members of a superfamily of low molecular weight proteins which include serum retinol binding protein, alpha(,2u)-globulin, protein HC and alpha(,1)-acid glycoprotein (orosomucoid). The statistical significance of their sequence relationships was established by comparing the numerical scores for comparisons of pairs of sequences with the scores for the alignments of randomized sequences of the same amino acid composition. Sequences of isologous proteins from twelve species were used. Besides being significantly related in sequence, these proteins have similar disulfide bond arrangements and, probably, closely similar three-dimensional structures. The gene structures, which are known for two of the proteins have similarly located non-coding regions (introns) suggesting a common ancestor derivation. Based on similarities in sequence and conformation, it seems that these proteins have similarities in their function at the molecular level. Although the function of only one protein is clearly defined (RBP), evidence suggests that other proteins in this group function as transport proteins for small hydrophobic molecules. All available beta-lactoglobulins are active in binding retinol, and it is suggested that this protein facilitates retinol absorption from the milk in the young animal. (Abstract shortened with permission of author.)</p
The Relation Between ‘Student Loyalty’ and ‘Student Satisfaction’ (A case of College/Intermediate Students at Forman Christian College)
No full textDue to the increase in the number of educational institutions in the past few years, the competition has significantly increased. This change in the environment has shown the declining trends in enrollments and also in low quality students. It is becoming extremely important that policy makers of educational institutions find ways to increase the loyalty of their students. Such type of student loyalty can help in marketing the institutions by spreading a good word of mouth. In order to do so, institutions should find the areas which contribute more in student loyalty towards their institution. This would also help to identify ways of attracting prospective students with tailored and aggressive marketing programs. The study was conducted with College/Intermediate students of Forman Christian College (FCC), a twoyear data has been considered to find the relationship between “student satisfaction” and “student loyalty” (spreading a good word of mouth and recommending their institution to others). 2,309, FCC students were surveyed, and correlation and regression analysis was performed to establish a model to predict “student loyalty” as a dependent, using “student satisfaction” as an independent variable. After performing the data analysis it was discovered that some of the satisfaction areas contribute in student loyalty as compared to others. Based on the results some suggestions and recommendation were made by the author that can help in creating a positive word of mouth among their alumni students, which can help in attracting good students for FCC
Study Cum Research on Effect of Addition of Organic and Inorganic Acids in Naturally Bonding Sand Used in Metal Casting
No full textWe have investigated the effect of addition of some of the inorganic and organic acids, in the naturally bonding sands taken from the bank of river Ravi, Lahore, Pakistan, on quality of casting and on mechanism of their reinforcement in the moulding sand. The test bars are cast in the moulding sands after adding little quantity (2%) of the following acids:FI3PO4, Tartaric acid (C4H606), Oxalic acid (H2C2042H20) and HCI. It has been found that phosphoric acid H3PO4 is the only acid which increases the mechanical resistance of the moulding sand in which it has been added and fulfills the requirements of grecnsand moulds which can be used for metal casting. The anions produced by the dissociation of phosphoric acid change the ions of 'first diffused layer' of clay to the normal ions of MC, CC, Kt, Na+ and hydrogen. Retaining samples in the air for 20- 30 min. largely improves dry compression strength, dry shear strength and resistance to torsion of the samples (see text). Studies with Scanning Electron Microscope have revealed that phosphoric acid dissociates into hydrogen and H2PO4- which develops cementitious compounds on self hardening. On the temp of the sand mould the conjugate H2PO4- further dissociates and phosphorous having high affinity for 02, oxidizes into the free oxides (see SEM images). Oxalic acid has the great capacity to leach iron oxide present in the clay at pH value 2.5-3 and temp. above 90°C. Tartaric acid do not have any significant effect because its conjugates do not impart any mechanical resistance to the moulding sand. HCI dissociates and Cl librated enters in the Skelton of the clay and reduces its mechanical strength. However author recommends that work on these acids addition in moulding sand, particularly the leaching effect of oxalic acid on the oxides of iron, present in the clays and silica sands, may be carried out further
“Shared Dreams, Bright Futures”: Understanding Hindu Nationalist Support for Trump
No full textabstract: Unfortunately, most Americans do not know about the Hindutva movement and how it operates. As such, the 2019 “Howdy Modi!” event shocked many people who were confused as to why, as a minority group, so many Hindu Americans were supporting Trump. Many Americans, because of their lack of knowledge, are unaware of the divisive and even violent nature of the Hindutva movement. As such, many Americans minimize the importance of this growing alliance between Trump and Modi. This ignores the severity of the Hindutva movement and makes its activity in America appear to be a sporadic and unorganized phenomenon. In this thesis, I examine the relatively recent emergence of Hindu nationalist support for Trump by examining the historical conditions in both India and America that caused this alliance to form. I analyzes the ideologies of two organizations in particular that represent this alliance: the Republican Hindu Coalition (RHC) and Hindus for Trump (H4T). Research indicates that while this alliance is marginal in the Indian American community, it has the capacity to grow as Modi and Trump grow close. Most importantly, I argue that rather than being seen as a fringe movement, the intellectual merits of this movement should be taken seriously. As such, I argue that the growing influence of Hindu nationalism in American politics should be seen as a larger, global phenomenon of Hindu nationalists attempting to influence diaspora politics
Bevacizumab-Induced Pneumonitis in a Patient With Metastatic Colon Cancer: A Case Report
No full text© The Author(s) 2020. Bevacizumab is a vascular endothelial growth factor–directed humanized monoclonal antibody used to treat many types of cancer and some eye diseases. Due to inhibition of angiogenesis, many adverse reactions such as bowel necrosis, nasal septal perforation, and renal thrombotic microangiopathy have been described. However, its association with interstitial pneumonitis is scarcely reported in the literature. We report a case of a 79-year-old woman with metastatic colon cancer who presented with cough and dyspnea on exertion the day after initiation of bevacizumab. She was found to have bilateral airspace opacities on imaging. Infectious and cardiogenic etiologies of dyspnea were ruled out. Due to the temporal relationship with the initiation of chemotherapy, she was suspected to have developed bevacizumab-induced interstitial pneumonitis. She improved rapidly with high-dose steroids. Follow-up imaging showed resolution of infiltrates. This is the first reported case in the literature that directly links bevacizumab to interstitial pneumonitis
