First Preliminary Report on Isolation and Characterization of Novel Acinetobacter spp. in Casing Soil Used for Cultivation of Button Mushroom, Agaricus bisporus (Lange) Imbach

Despite evaluation of large number of agroindustrial wastes for their use as casing material for Agaricus bisporus (Lange) Imbach cultivation, scant attention has been given to the importance of biological properties of casing materials. In the present study, an attempt was made to characterize the bacterial flora in casing layer, namely, Farm Yard Manure (FYM) and Spent Mushroom Substrate/spent compost (SMS/SC) (FYM+SC, 3 : 1) and FYM and Vermi Compost (VC) (FYM+VC, 3 : 1), employing partial 16S rDNA sequencing. Available data showed a significant variety of organisms that included Acinetobacter and Pseudomonas of the γ-proteobacteria, that were the most frequently encountered genera. This is the first preliminary report on the microbial diversity of casing soils and demonstrates the presence of Acinetobacter spp. that has not been previously described in casing material

Nonlocality without inequality for spin-s system

We analyze Hardy's non-locality argument for two spin-s systems and show that earlier solution in this regard was restricted due to imposition of some conditions which have no role in the argument of non-locality. We provide a compact form of non-locality condition for two spin-s systems and extend it to n number of spin-s particles. We also apply more general kind of non-locality argument still without inequality, to higher spin system.Comment: 6 page

Non-Reporting of Sexual Victimization Among Female Students of Higher Education Institutions of Rajasthan: A Thematic

Sexual victimization of female students of Higher Education Institutions is a significant problem that affects many females, although actual numbers may be higher than those reported. Due to dread, shame, or other factors, some victims may choose not to report their experiences. Female students may choose not to report sexual victimization for various reasons, including: fear of retaliation, shame and self-blame, lack of trust in the justice system, lack of awareness of available resources, pressure from family or friends, the desire for privacy etc. It is essential for higher education institutions to provide victims of sexual victimization with support and resources and to foster a culture of safety and accountability. The study was conducted among 160 female students of four Higher Education Institutions chosen from two districts of Rajasthan.  The study analyzed the reasons for the non-reporting of sexual victimization among the female victims of Higher Education Institutions and will conclude with suggestions regarding reporting sexual victimization incidences

Effect of non-magnetic impurities on the magnetic states of anatase TiO2_2

The electronic and magnetic properties of TiO$_2$, TiO$_{1.75}$, TiO$_{1.75}$N$_{0.25}$, and TiO$_{1.75}$F$_{0.25}$ compounds have been studied by using \emph{ab initio} electronic structure calculations. TiO$_2$ is found to evolve from a wide-band-gap semiconductor to a narrow-band-gap semiconductor to a half-metallic state and finally to a metallic state with oxygen vacancy, N-doping and F-doping, respectively. Present work clearly shows the robust magnetic ground state for N- and F-doped TiO$_2$. The N-doping gives rise to magnetic moment of $\sim$0.4 $\mu_B$ at N-site and $\sim$0.1 $\mu_B$ each at two neighboring O-sites, whereas F-doping creates a magnetic moment of $\sim$0.3 $\mu_B$ at the nearest Ti atom. Here we also discuss the possible cause of the observed magnetic states in terms of the spatial electronic charge distribution of Ti, N and F atoms responsible for bond formation.Comment: 11 pages, 4 figures To appear J. Phys.: Condens. Matte