Expansive Actions of Automorphisms of Locally Compact Groups GG on SubG{\rm Sub}_G

For a locally compact metrizable group $G$, we consider the action of ${\rm Aut}(G)$ on ${\rm Sub}_G$, the space of all closed subgroups of $G$ endowed with the Chabauty topology. We study the structure of groups $G$ admitting automorphisms $T$ which act expansively on ${\rm Sub}_G$. We show that such a group $G$ is necessarily totally disconnected, $T$ is expansive and that the contraction groups of $T$ and $T^{-1}$ are closed and their product is open in $G$; moreover, if $G$ is compact, then $G$ is finite. We also obtain the structure of the contraction group of such $T$. For the class of groups $G$ which are finite direct products of $\mathbb{Q}_p$ for distinct primes $p$, we show that $T\in{\rm Aut}(G)$ acts expansively on ${\rm Sub}_G$ if and only if $T$ is expansive. However, any higher dimensional $p$-adic vector space $\mathbb{Q}_{p^n}$, ($n\geq 2$), does not admit any automorphism which acts expansively on ${\rm Sub}_G$.Comment: 18 page

Simulated Annealing for Location Area Planning in Cellular networks

LA planning in cellular network is useful for minimizing location management cost in GSM network. In fact, size of LA can be optimized to create a balance between the LA update rate and expected paging rate within LA. To get optimal result for LA planning in cellular network simulated annealing algorithm is used. Simulated annealing give optimal results in acceptable run-time.Comment: 7 Pages, JGraph-Hoc Journa

Experimental Study of Remote Job Submission and Execution on LRM through Grid Computing Mechanisms

Remote job submission and execution is fundamental requirement of distributed computing done using Cluster computing. However, Cluster computing limits usage within a single organization. Grid computing environment can allow use of resources for remote job execution that are available in other organizations. This paper discusses concepts of batch-job execution using LRM and using Grid. The paper discusses two ways of preparing test Grid computing environment that we use for experimental testing of concepts. This paper presents experimental testing of remote job submission and execution mechanisms through LRM specific way and Grid computing ways. Moreover, the paper also discusses various problems faced while working with Grid computing environment and discusses their trouble-shootings. The understanding and experimental testing presented in this paper would become very useful to researchers who are new to the field of job management in Grid.Comment: Fourth International Conference on Advanced Computing & Communication Technologies (ACCT), 201

A statistical approach for the production of thermostable and alklophilic alpha-amylase from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens KCP2 under solid-state fermentation

The bacterial strain producing thermostable, alklophilic alpha-amylase was identified as Bacillus amyloliquefaciens KCP2 using 16S rDNA gene sequencing data (NCBI Accession No: KF112071). Medium components were optimized through the statistical approach for the synthesis of alpha-amylase by the organism under solid-state fermentation using wheat bran as the substrate. The medium components influencing the enzyme production were identified using a two-level fractional factorial Plackett–Burman design. Among the various variables screened, starch, ammonium sulphate and calcium chloride were found to be most significant medium components. The optimum levels of these significant parameters were determined employing the response surface Central Composite design which significantly increased the enzyme production with the supplementation of starch 0.01 g, ammonium sulphate 0.2 g and 5 mM calcium chloride in the production medium. Temperature and pH stability of the alpha-amylase suggested its wide application in the food and pharmaceutical industries

The Influence of Handgrip and Pedal Cadence During Sustained Cycling Power Outputs

In cycling performance, there has been interest in contribution the upper body (i.e. handgrip) provides during cycling efforts as well as power output during varying cadences. Little has been done pertaining to cardiovascular responses with the aforementioned during sustained power. PURPOSE: To determine the cardiovascular reactions to isometric hand-grip and different pedal cadences during sustained cycling efforts. METHODS: Subjects were nine (n=9) experienced cyclists. Each signed a medical-health and physical readiness questionnaire, and IRB approved informed consent. Resting values of heart rate (b*min.-1), blood pressure (mmHg), height (cm), weight (kg) and age (years) were assessed. A MonarkTM bicycle ergometer was used for testing. Grip was substantiated through the use of a hand grip dynamometer at 20 kg of tension. An exercise test of 20 minutes at 150 Watts was performed four times with random assignment through a Latin Squares Design. Protocols were distinguished by grip/no grip; 50/100 RPM; 3kp/1.5kp resistance. During the 20 minute exercise test, heart rate, blood pressure and calculated Rate Pressure Product (HR * SBP)*100-1 were recorded every minute. Statistical measures included group means (SD) between protocols and use of a Repeated Measures ANOVA to examine variable differences between grip/ no-grip and cadence/resistance protocols. Significance was set at p \u3c 0.05. RESULTS: Statistically significant differences were reported for the variables of heart rate, systolic blood pressure and work of the heart for the following protocols: high cadence/low resistance-grip HR=147.72 (3.24); SBP= 164.59 (6.42); WH=242.58 (23.99) and high cadence/low resistance-no grip HR=150.83 (6.49); SBP=166.05 (5.60); WH=245.57 (25.70). The following protocols showed no significant differences: low cadence/high resistance-grip HR=132.50 (3.24); SBP=160.29 (4.95); WH=211.54 (12.22) and low cadence/high resistance-no grip HR=130.51 (3.36); SBP=156.66 (5.17); WH=204.63 (11.45). Conclusion: This research demonstrated that grip appears to be a transient influence during sustained work. Cadence was a more influential factor on cardiovascular responses during sustained cycling performance

Genetic variability and character association in fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.)

Sixty four genotypes of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) were evaluated for geneticvariability, correlation and path coefficient analysis at Jagudan (Gujarat). Phenotypic andgenotypic coefficients of variability were high for grain yield plant-1, number of pods plant-1and number of primary branches plant-1. Moderate heritability estimates along with highgenetic advance as percentage of mean were recorded for number of pods plant-1. Highheritability estimates along with moderate to low genetic advance as percentage of meanwere recorded for days to maturity and plant height. Grain yield was positively correlatedwith number of pods plant-1, number of seeds pod-1 and 1000 seed weight. Results of pathanalysis revealed that number of pods plant-1, days to 50% flowering and test weight hadhighest positive direct effects on grain yield. It was concluded that improvement of seed yieldin fenugreek is possible through selection for number of pods and seed weight throughnumber of grains and length of pods. &nbsp

Mapping of modifiable barriers and facilitators of medication adherence in bipolar disorder to the Theoretical Domains Framework: a systematic review protocol

Introduction: People with bipolar disorder require long-term treatment but it is estimated that 40% of these people do not adhere to prescribed medication regimens. Non-adherence increases the risk of relapse, hospitalisation and suicide. Some evidence syntheses report barriers to mental health treatment adherence but rarely delineate between modifiable and non-modifiable barriers. They also fail to distinguish between the patients’ perspective and that of other stakeholders such as clinicians despite of their different understanding and priorities about adherence. Facilitators of adherence, which are also important for informing adherence intervention design, are also lacking from syntheses and few syntheses focus on medications for bipolar disorder. This systematic review aims to identify modifiable barriers and facilitators (determinants) of medication adherence in bipolar disorder. We also plan to report determinants of medication adherence from perspectives of patients, carers, healthcare professionals and other third parties. A unique feature of this systematic review in the context of mental health is the use of the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) to organise the literature identified determinants of medication adherence. Methods and analysis: The protocol adheres to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocols and ENhancing Transparency in REporting the synthesis of Qualitative research (ENTREQ) guidelines. This review will include both qualitative and quantitative primary studies exploring determinants of medication adherence in bipolar disorder. We will search the following databases using a preplanned strategy: CINAHL, Cochrane Library (CENTRAL), Embase, LiLACS, Medline, PsychINFO, PubMed without date restrictions. We will report the quality of included studies. We will use framework synthesis using the TDF as an a priori ‘framework’. We will map the literature identified modifiable determinants to the domains of TDF. Ethics and dissemination: Ethical approval is not required as primary data will not be collected. The results will be disseminated through a peer-reviewed publication. PROSPERO registration number:CRD42018096306

Genetic analysis for earliness under varying environments in chilli (Capsicum annum L.)

Six generations P1 P2 F1 F2 BC1 and BC2 of six families were developed in chilli (Capsicum annum L.) from 11 inbreds and were used to apply A, B, C and D scaling tests in the attributes of earliness viz., days to 50.0% flowering (DTF) and days to fruit ripening (DTFR) in different environments at Jagudan (Gujarat). The experiment was conducted in Kharif 2007 under high fertility condition (E1), Kharif 2007 under low fertility condition (E2) and Summer 2007 under high fertility condition (E3). For DTFR in Kharif, low fertility and summer grown conditions enhanced the expression of dominant/partially dominant genes. Whereas, DTF in low fertility as well as late sowing conditions depressed the expression of dominant/partially dominant genes. Detection of epistasis in a cross in one environment and not in the other emphasized the influence of environment on interaction parameters. High role of epistasis for ripening and flowering in all the three environments was observed. In general, for inheritance of days to flowering preponderance of dominance gene effects or due weightage of additive and dominance epistasis and dominance × dominance gene effects were noticed. For improvement of this trait, heterosis breeding was fruitful, where importance of non-additive gene effects with greater influence of dominance gene effects was estimated. The parents GVC–111, Junagadh Gholar, JCh–730 and JCh–725 contributed desirable genes for imparting earliness. &nbsp