Study of spawning season and spawning ground of soboor (Tenualosa ilisha, Ham. Bunch., 1822) during its migration in Khuzestan rivers

During 12 months of sampling, from 17 stations, 327 specimens of Soboor fish Tenualosa ilisha, including 120 females, 113 males and 86 immature were caught. Total length (TL) of the fishes was 120-500mm. Maximum diameters of soboor ova 0.795mm and the ova with diameter more than 0.7 mm released at one spawning round. Temporal and spatial distribution of ova diameter corresponding to GSI changes showed that ova with diameters between 0.64 to 0.795 mm released spontaneously in many rounds along fish migration route during its spawning season. The results indicate that the spawning of soboor begins upon its entering to Bahmanshir and Arvand Rivers on April and continued up to Shushtar and Dezful cities on September where their migration route and season are ended

A pattern recognition methodology for analyzing residential customers load data and targeting demand response applications

© 2019 Elsevier B.V. The availability of smart meter data allows defining innovative applications such as demand response (DR) programs for households. However, the dimensionality of data imposes challenges for the data mining of load patterns. In addition, the inherent variability of residential consumption patterns is a major problem for deciding on the characteristic consumption patterns and implementing proper DR settlements. In this regard, this paper utilizes a data size reduction and clustering methodology to analyze residential consumption behavior. Firstly, the distinctive time periods of household activity during the day are identified. Then, using these time periods, a modified symbolic aggregate approximation (SAX) technique is utilized to transform the load patterns into symbolic representations. In the next step, by applying a clustering method, the major consumption patterns are extracted and analyzed. Finally, the customers are ranked based on their stability over time. The proposed approach is applied on a large dataset of residential customers’ smart meter data and can achieve three main goals: 1) it reduces the dimensionality of data by utilizing the data size reduction, 2) it alleviates the problems associated with the clustering of residential customers, 3) its results are in accordance with the needs of systems operators or demand response aggregators and can be used for demand response targeting. The paper also provides a thorough analysis of different aspects of residential electricity consumption and various approaches to the clustering of households which can inform industry and research activity to optimize smart meter operational use

The combination of retinoic acid and estrogen can increase germ cells genes expression in mouse embryonic stem cells derived primordial germ cells

A B S T R A C T Generation of germ cells from embryonic stem cells in vitro could have great application for treating infertility. The temporal expression profile of several genes was expressed at different stages of germ cell development and examined in differentiation the mouse embryonic stem cells. Cells were treated in three groups of control, with 10−8M of all-trans retinoic acid and the combination of 10−9M of 17β-Estradiol and retinoic acid for 7, 12, 17 or 22 days. Quantitative RT-PCR and Immunofluorescent were used to investigate the possible inductive effects of estrogen on mouse embryonic stem cell-derived primordial germ cells. mRNA expression of Oct4 and Dazl were downregulated in embryonic stem cells by the retinoic acid group, whereas Mvh transcription was reduced by retinoic acid and estrogen group in these cells compared to the control group. But, retinoic acid with estrogen group-treated cells exhibited increased mRNA expression of Stra8, Fragilis, Sycp3, GDF9, and Stella compared to untreated controls. The expression of Stella and Mvh proteins were remarkably increased in cell colonies. This study shows that estrogen affects the expression of specific markers of primordial germ cells. Also, estrogen and retinoic acid speed up and increase the level of expression of specific markers. Keywords: Gene expression profiling Immunofluorescent Mouse embryonic stem cells Primordial germ cells RT PC

Fuzzy-Based Distributed Cooperative Secondary Control with Stability Analysis for Microgrids

This research suggests a novel distributed cooperative control methodology for a secondary controller in islanded microgrids (MGs). The proposed control technique not only brings back the frequency/voltage to its reference values, but also maintains precise active and reactive power-sharing among distributed generation (DG) units by means of a sparse communication system. Due to the dynamic behaviour of distributed secondary control (DSC), stability issues are a great concern for a networked MG. To address this issue, the stability analysis is undertaken systematically, utilizing the small-signal state-space linearized model of considering DSC loops and parameters. As the dynamic behaviour of DSC creates new oscillatory modes, an intelligent fuzzy logic-based parameter-tuner is proposed for enhancing the system stability. Accurate tuning of the DSC parameters can develop the functioning of the control system, which increases MG stability to a greater extent. Moreover, the performance of the offered control method is proved by conducting a widespread simulation considering several case scenarios in MATLAB/Simscape platform. The proposed control method addresses the dynamic nature of the MG by supporting the plug-and-play functionality, and working even in fault conditions. Finally, the convergence and comparison study of the offered control system is shown

Brood production of Barbus xanthopterus by fingerling rearing

This study has been carried out to determine the possibility of producing Gattan fish (Barbus xanthopterus) brooders in captivity condition. For this reason during in year 2004-2005, 600 specimen of Gattan in three pond and in 2008, from two local point shilat and research center, 200 specimen in two ponds were placed. The area of each pond was 1800 square meters. In the first period of rearing, total weight and total length of nearly two years old brooders reached to 989 g and 44 cm respectively. All of the fishes were male (except one case) and they had become mature. In second rearing period, 27 percent of shilat specimens and 42 percent of research center specimens were female. In 22 months old fishes, the males and females of shilat specimens reached to mean weight 716 and 658 g and mean length 382 and 365 cm respectively. Also, the male and females of research center specimens reached to mean weight was 1195 and 11064 g and mean length 443 and 425 cm respectively, when they were 22 months old. The absolute and specific growth rate in two rearing periods showed ascending trend and the 100 percent of brooders were survived. The male fishes were matured in 2 years old and the mature female fishes were not observed. The brooders response to pituitary extract in research center specimens was found to be more than shilat specimens

The Effect of Notch Tip Position on the Charpy Impact Energy for Bainitic and Martensitic Functionally Graded Steel

As stated for arrester configuration, no precise mathematical modelling was presented to correlate the Charpy impact energy of FGSs to the morphology of each layer. This is an actual gap in the literature. The main aim of the present work is to fill this gap and provide a new analytical model for the assessment of the Charpy impact energy of FGSs in the form of crack arrester configuration. Moreover, three-dimensional finite element (FE) analysis by ABAQUS software was performed to simulate the Chapry impact energy process of FGS specimens in the form of crack arrester configuration.Функционально-градиентные стали, которые относятся к группе функционально-градиентных материалов, обладающих упругопластическими свойствами, получают из аустенитной нержавеющей и малоуглеродистой ферритной сталей путем электрошлаковой переплавки. При использовании функционально-градиентных сталей можно улучшить механические свойства композитов, содержащих мартенситные и бейнитные хрупкие фазы. Представленная аналитическая модель позволяет оценить ударную энергию разрушения образцов Шарпи из бейнитно-мартенситных сталей с учетом зависимости между ударной энергией и размером пластической зоны в вершине надреза. Сравниваются величины ударной энергии для образцов Шарпи из функционально-градиентных сталей и однородного материала, соответствующего слою материала вблизи вершины надреза. С использованием программного комплекса ABAQUS выполнено трехмерное конечноэлементное моделирование данного процесса. Согласно закону Холломана для пластической зоны получены характеристики материала в различных его слоях. Рассматривалось экспоненциальное изменение характеристик материала по ширине образца. Предложенная модель позволяет получить результаты, хорошо согласующиеся с имеющимися экспериментальными данными и результатами конечноэлементных расчетов.Функціонально-градієнтні сталі, що відносяться до групи функціонально-градієнтних матеріалів із пружно-пластичними властивостями, отримують із нержавіючої сталі шляхом електрошлакової переплавки. При використанні функціонально-градієнтних сталей можно поліпшити механічні властивості композитів із мартенситними і бейн ітними крихкими фазами. Запропонована аналітична модель дозволяє оцінити ударну енергію руйнування зразків Шарпі з бейнітно-мартенситних сталей з урахуванням залежності між ударною енергією і розміром пластичної зони у вершині надрізу. Порівнюються величини ударної енергії для зразків Шарпі з функціонально-градієнтних сплавів та з однорідного матеріалу, що відповідає шару матеріалу біля вершини надрізу. Із використанням програмного комплексу ABAQUS виконано тривимірне скінченноелементне моделювання даного процесу. Згідно із законом Холломана, для пластичної зони отримано характеристики матеріалу в різних його шарах. Розглядалась експоненціальна зміна характеристик матеріалу по ширині зразка. Запропонована модель дозволяє отримати результати, які добре узгоджуються з відомими експериментальними даними і результатами скінченноелементних розрахунків

Thrombolysis in Stroke With Unknown Onset Based on Non-Contrast Computerized Tomography (TRUST CT).

Background Intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) in wake-up stroke (WUS) or stroke with unknown onset (SUO) has been recently proven to be safe and effective using advanced neuroimaging (magnetic resonance imaging or computerized tomography-perfusion) for patient selection. However, in most of the thrombolyzing centers advanced neuroimaging is not instantly available. We hypothesize that pragmatic non-contrast computed tomography-based IVT in WUS/SUO may be feasible and safe. Methods and Results TRUST-CT (Thrombolysis in Stroke With Unknown Onset Based on Non-Contrast Computerized Tomography) is an international multicenter registry-based study. WUS/SUO patients undergoing non-contrast computed tomography-based IVT with National Institute of Health Stroke Scale ≥4 and initial Alberta Stroke Program Early Computerized Tomography score ≥7 were included and compared with propensity score matched non-thrombolyzed WUS/SUO controls. Primary end point was the incidence of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage; secondary end points included 24-hour National Institute of Health Stroke Scale improvement of ≥4 and modified Rankin Scale at 90 days. One hundred and seventeen WUS/SUO patients treated with non-contrast computed tomography-based IVT were included. As compared with 112 controls, the median admission National Institute of Health Stroke Scale was 10 and the median Alberta Stroke Program Early Computerized Tomography score was 10 in both groups. Four (3.4%) IVT patients and one control patient (0.9%) suffered symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (adjusted odds ratio 7.9, 95% CI 0.65-96, P=0.1). A decrease of ≥4 National Institute of Health Stroke Scale points was observed in 67 (57.3%) of IVT patients as compared with 25 (22.3%) in controls (adjusted odds ratio 5.8, CI 3.0-11.2, P<0.001). A months, 39 (33.3%) IVT patients reached a modified Rankin Scale score of 0 or 1 versus 23 (20.5%) controls (adjusted odds ratio 1.94, CI 1.0-3.76, P=0.05). Conclusions Non-contrast computed tomography-based thrombolysis in WUS/SUO seems feasible and safe and may be effective. Randomized prospective comparisons are warranted. Clinical Trial Registration URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/. Unique identifier: NCT03634748

Survey of different dietary energy and protein levels on the reproduction indices of Benni (Barbus sharpeyi) broodstock

The survey of different protein and energy levels of brooders Benni (Mesopotamichthys sharpeyi) diet on reproductive indices This study, to preparation of suitable diet for brooders of Benni (Mesopotamichthys sharpeyi) carried Out increasing efficiency artificial propagation and achievement to maximum working fecundity and fingerling production. 9 dietary feeding with 3 triplication were prepared that included 3 protein levels (30,35 and 40 percentage) and 3 different levels of digestable energy (250, 300 and 350 kcal/100g).The reproductive indices (working fecundity, fertilization, hatching and survival rate) were studied in this experiment in South Iran Aquaculture Research Center .12 female brooders in any triplication were transported to earthen ponds 300 m2. They were fed 2 times in days for 4 month until satiation. The artificial breeding carried out in spring for survey of reproductive indices. The amount of hypophysis injection was 3mg/kg weight of fish with two doses10% in first stage and 90% in second stage with interval 10 Hour. The male broodstock injection was first stage spantanously with second females injections with a dose of 2 mg/kg. The total of breeding stages until larvae release was registered 22.5-24.5°C. Result showed that constant protein (35%) with rising energy until specified amount (350 Kcal/100g) was increased reproductive indicies. The working fecundity is one of the reproductive indices that in treatment 5 had significant difference compare to other treatment. In this survey, Comparison between different levels of dietary protein and energy on the brooders Benni indicated that 35% protein level and 350 Kcal/100g energy for barbus grypus had best efficiency in diet of broodstock

Reproduction and feeding biology of madagascar meager (Argyrosomus hololepidotus) from Khuzestan coastal waters

Biological attributes of Madagascar Meager (Argyrosomus hololepidotus) was studied from October 2008 to September 2009 in coastal waters of Khuzestan province. Average maximum length was 128.4±7.50 in October and average minimum length was 104.86±12.47 in May. The maximum weight was 27500g, the minimum weight was 5700g and mean weight for males and females were 15.222±4.40 and 16.942±5.09, respectively. Reproductive studies showed that peak maturity season occurred in July. The length­ weight relationship were calculated as W=0.042L 2 70 for males and W=0.06L2 61for females. The male-female sex ratio was calculated as 1:1.07 and chi-square analysis showed no significant difference (P>0.05) between the two sexes. The average absolute and relative fecundity were estimated to be 4054045±37265 and 179.19±50.41, respectively Madagascar Meager is carnivore and we found the diet of the species consisted of fish (75%), crustaceans (20%) and mollusks (5%). Analysis of monthly variation in the condition factor (CF) indicated a fluctuation throughout the year, with a high level during May. Vacuity index indicated a higher feeding rate in males compared to females. We also found that the species continues feeding in the spawning season