Role of Agile Mindfulness in Wellbeing of Agile Team Members

Today, agile approach is arguably the most-widely-used project management method in software development industry. The dynamic nature of agile methods however is putting an overwhelming pressure on agile team members which in turn might negatively influence their overall agile wellbeing. Drawing on IT mindfulness as a theoretical foundation, this research-in-progress develops a conceptual model to examine the potential impact of agile mindfulness, in conjunction with agile identity, on the agile wellbeing of individuals in information system development projects. The findings of this research, upon completion, will contribute to IS literature by providing an evidencebased theoretical understanding of the relationship between agile mindfulness, agile identity, and agile wellbeing. The findings could also help agile teams to understand what improves agile wellbeing of team members, and in turn help them maintain, promote, and enhance it

Efectos de la aclimatización al cortisol y a la salinidad en el Na+/K+/2Cl–- cotransportador de expresión génica y en la actividad Na+, K+-ATPasa en las branquias de juveniles del Esturión de Persia

Na+, K+-ATPase activity and Na+/K+/2Cl–- cotransporter (NKCC) gene expression in the gills of Persian sturgeon, Acipenser persicus, fry (2-3 g, 3.30-8.12 cm total body length) in freshwater (control group), diluted Caspian Sea water (5 ppt) and after treatment with cortisol in freshwater were studied. Na+, K+-ATPase activity was lower in the 5 ppt-acclimated fish (1.07±0.05 _mol Pi/mg protein/h) than in the control fish (1.19±0.05 μmol Pi/mg protein/h) but this difference was not significant. nKCC gene expression in the 5 ppt-acclimated fish (1.6±0.07) was significantly higher than in the control fish (0.8±0.00). In the cortisol treated fish, Na+, K+-ATPase activity (1.91±0.05 μmol Pi/mg protein/h) and NKCC gene expression (3.2±0.1) were significantly higher than in the control group. our results show that Persian sturgeon fry (2-3 g) can tolerate 5 ppt salinity by changing their enzymatic content and activity, and that exogenous cortisol application can increase the osmoregulatory capacity of fry before release into brackish water and can reduce their mortality.Se estudió la actividad Na+, K+-ATPasa y el cotransportador de expresión génica (NKCC) Na+/K+/2Cl–- en las branquias de juveniles de esturión de Persia, Acipenser persicus, (2-3 g, 3.30-8.12 cm de longitud total) en agua dulce (grupo control), agua diluida del mar Caspio (5 ppt) y posterior tratamiento con cortisol en agua dulce. La actividad Na+, K+-ATPasa fue menor en los peces aclimatados en 5 ppt (1.07±0.05 μmol Pi/mg proteína/h) que en los peces (1.19±0.05 μmol Pi/mg proteína/h), pero esta diferencia no fue significativa. La expresión génica NKCC en peces desde 5 ppt de salinidad (1.6±0.07) fue significativamente más alta que en el grupo (0.8±0.00). en los peces tratados con cortisol la actividad Na+, K+-ATPasa (1.91±0.05 μmol P Pi/mg proteína/h) y la expresión génica NKCC (3.2±0.1) incrementaron significativamente en comparación con el grupo control. nuestros resultados mostraron que los juveniles de esturión de Persia (2-3 g) pueden tolerar 5 ppt de salinidad y esta capacidad se consiguió cambiando su contenido y actividad enzimática; -la aplicación de cortisol exógeno puede incrementar la capacidad osmoregulatoria de los juveniles antes de soltarlos a aguas salobres y puede reducir su mortalidad

Immunolocalization of Na+ K+-ATPase enzyme and gill chloride cells in fries of Persian sturgeon, Acipenser persicus

Persian sturgeon, Acipenser persicus is a valuable species in the Caspian Sea ecosystem. For gill chloride cells localization, fish specimens 2-3 g were adapted to experimental conditions for 7 days. Gill histology was observed through light microscopy using Hematoxylin Fushin staining. Immunolocalization of gill Na^+, K^+ -ATPase was observed through fluorescent microscopy using mouse monoclonal antibody (IgG5) rinsed against Na+, K+ -ATPase. Chloride cells dimensions was observed using Image Tools software. Gill chloride cells that have high density of Na+ K+ -ATPase, were found on gill arch, gill septum, filament and lamellae. No chloride cells were observed on spiracular or opercular gills epithelium. Chloride cells were spherical to egg-shaped and showed immune-fluorescent activity on their baso-lateral sides. Results showed that in each square millimeter of gill epithelia, 289 chloride cells existed and the maximum number of these cells was found on filament, lamellae, base of the lamellae and on the inter-lamellar space. We also found that the number of these cells is significantly different in all branchial states. Persian sturgeon fry weighing 2-3 g have gill chloride cells where Na+ K+ -ATPase gene and their activity occurred. Because of their cellular transporters (like Na^+, K^+ -ATPase), these cells were the main sites of the ionic and osmotic regulation between the fish and the environment

Histopathological effects of mercuric chloride on kidney and intestine of Persian sturgeon, Acipenser persicus fry

To study the effects of mercuric chloride on kidney and intestine tissue of Persian Sturgeon, Acipenser persicus fry, fish exposed freshwater contain 15 ppb of mercuric chloride and control group were kept in non polluted freshwater for 48 hours. Histological studies of the processed tissues showed marked histological alterations than the control group that exposed only to freshwater. The pathologic lesions of the kidney included severely epithelial cell necrosis, lesion of epithelial cells from the basement membrane in the proximal and distal tubules. Proximal tubule also showed inflammation and incorporation of brush borders. Decrease of lymphoid and hematopoietic tissue observed. Pathologic lesions of intestine tissue were showed the epithelial necrosis, shrinkages of secretory follicule, lesion of epithelial microvilli in intestine. Results showed that low concentration of mercuric chloride can pose undesirable alternation in Persian Sturgeon fry, an economic and endangered species of the Caspian Sea

Studying the Effect of Mechanized Systems (Official Automation) on Managers Decision Making Quality: Case Study

Decision making is among the major managerial tasks in an organization. In fact, it is making proper decisions that lead the organization toward predetermined objectives. Present study is conducted aiming at examining the effect of official (official automation) systems on increasing Eastern Azerbaijan Social Services Organization mangers' decision making quality. Regarding the objective, essence of the subject of this enquiry, and methodology, it is an applied research. Statistical community of the study comprised 70 individuals including all managers and deputies of the organization. Statistical sample equaled statistical community; instrument of the study is questioner the last part of it is conducted using SPSS and alpha test. The study is conducted based on 1 main hypothesis and 5 hypothesis questions statistically confirmed after statistical data analysis of all research hypotheses. Results from descriptive statistics are higher than an average level (research mean scores) for hypothesis testing. Considering the mean from hypothesis testing; the extent of employing official mechanized systems (official automation) effect on increasing Eastern Azerbaijan Social Services Organization mangers decision making quality is respectively: timeliness, validity, cost-effectiveness, speed, and accuracy of Eastern Azerbaijan Social Services Organization mangers decision making

Studying the Effect of Mechanized Systems (Official Automation) on Managers Decision Making Quality: Case Study

Decision making is among the major managerial tasks in an organization. In fact, it is making proper decisions that lead the organization toward predetermined objectives. Present study is conducted aiming at examining the effect of official (official automation) systems on increasing Eastern Azerbaijan Social Services Organization mangers' decision making quality. Regarding the objective, essence of the subject of this enquiry, and methodology, it is an applied research. Statistical community of the study comprised 70 individuals including all managers and deputies of the organization. Statistical sample equaled statistical community; instrument of the study is questioner the last part of it is conducted using SPSS and alpha test. The study is conducted based on 1 main hypothesis and 5 hypothesis questions statistically confirmed after statistical data analysis of all research hypotheses. Results from descriptive statistics are higher than an average level (research mean scores) for hypothesis testing. Considering the mean from hypothesis testing; the extent of employing official mechanized systems (official automation) effect on increasing Eastern Azerbaijan Social Services Organization mangers decision making quality is respectively: timeliness, validity, cost-effectiveness, speed, and accuracy of Eastern Azerbaijan Social Services Organization mangers decision making

Distribution of BoLA-DRB3

The role of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) in the immune response makes it an attractive candidate gene for associations with disease resistance and susceptibility. This study describes genetic variability in the BoLA-DRB3 in Iranian buffaloes. Heminested PCR-RFLP method was used to identify the frequency of BoLA-DRB3 alleles. The BoLA-DRB3 locus is highly polymorphic in the study herd (12 alleles). Almost 63.50% of the alleles were accounted for by four alleles (BoLA-DRB3.2 *48, *20, *21, and obe) in Iranian buffalo. The DRB3.2 *48 allele frequency (24.20%) was higher than the others. The frequencies of the DRB3.2 *20 and DRB3.2 *21 are 14.52 and 14.00, respectively, and obe and gbb have a new pattern. Significant distinctions have been found between Iranian buffalo and other cattle breed studied. In the Iranian buffaloes studied alleles associated with resistance to various diseases are found

Determination of fatty acids composition in Persian Gulf shrimp, Metapenaeus affinis

The aim of this work was to analyze the fatty acid profile in Persian Gulf shrimp, Metapenaeus affinis that is one of the edible and well-known shrimps and has suitable amount of fatty acids specific polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). It has been reported that, a high dietary consumption of marine n-3 fatty acids may prevent the development of atherosclerosis and thrombosis. The fatty acids profile were analysed in the male and female shrimps. The maximum amount of saturated fatty acids (SFA) was 35.88 percent of total fatty acids in Bandar Abbas (St. A) samples. Highest monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) were 19.59% in station C and uppermost of PUFA was in Bushehr samples equal to 47.2 %. The figures of SFA showed significant difference between stations (p<0.05). MUFA hadn’t significantly different (p>0.05) and finally PUFA differed statistically only between station A and B. ω3 and ω9 in station A also had statistically differ with other stations and demonstrate that ω3 lower but ω9 higher than other stations. Difference in percentage of fatty acids among stations may consequence of consuming different nutrients by each group of shrimp