Resource optimization of edge servers dealing with priority-based workloads by utilizing service level objective-aware virtual rebalancing

IoT enables profitable communication between sensor/actuator devices and the cloud. Slow network causing Edge data to lack Cloud analytics hinders real-time analytics adoption. VRebalance solves priority-based workload performance for stream processing at the Edge. BO is used in VRebalance to prioritize workloads and find optimal resource configurations for efficient resource management. Apache Storm platform was used with RIoTBench IoT benchmark tool for real-time stream processing. Tools were used to evaluate VRebalance. Study shows VRebalance is more effective than traditional methods, meeting SLO targets despite system changes. VRebalance decreased SLO violation rates by almost 30% for static priority-based workloads and 52.2% for dynamic priority-based workloads compared to hill climbing algorithm. Using VRebalance decreased SLO violations by 66.1% compared to Apache Storm\u27s default allocation

Aviation Demand and Economic Growth in the Czech Republic: Cointegration Estimation and Causality Analysis

The main purpose of the paper is to empirically examine the aviation-led growth hypothesis for the Czech Republic by testing causality between aviation and economic growth. We resort to econometric tests such as unit root tests and test of cointegration purposed by Johansen (1988). Fully Modified OLS, Dynamic OLS and Conical Cointegration Regression are used to estimate the cointegration equation for time span of 42 years from 1970 to 2012. Empirical results reveal the existence of cointegration between aviation demand and economic growth. Graphic methods such as Cholesky impulse response function (both accumulated and non-accumulated) and variance decomposition have also been applied to render the analysis rigorous. The positive contribution of aviation demand to economic growth is similar in all three estimation techniques of cointegration equation. Finally, Granger causality test is also applied to find the direction of causal relationship. Findings help in lime-lighting the importance of aviation industry in economic growth for a developing country like the Czech Republic

Empirical Relationship between Operational Efficiency and Profitability (Evidence from Pakistan Exploration Sector)

This study is a part of our course work. In this study the operational efficiency of firms is checked against profitability. For the purpose of research oil and gas sector of Pakistan stock exchange is selected. Six years data from 2010-2015 is collected through financial reports of companies. Since efficiency can be measured through several financial ratios. In this article total asset turnover, fixed assets turnover, debtors turnover are used as explanatory variables and current ratio and quick ratio as control variables. The profitability of firms is measured through return on equity. Ordinary least square, correlation matrix and descriptive statistics are used to describe the findings of the study and features of the data. The results of the study show that the total assets turnover, debtors turnover and quick ratio have strong negative impacts on the profitability measured by ROE, of firms. The current ratio and fixed asset turnover have positive impacts on the return on equity. The results of the study support the hypothesis that efficiency as measured by (total assets turnover, debtors’ turnover, quick ratio current ratio and fixed asset turnover) has impacts on the profitability of firms

Utilization of RSM for optimization of physical variables to improve bacteriocin production from Lactobacillus plantarum strain MS

The utilization of natural antimicrobial substances has been increased in the pharmaceutical sector due to their stability and inhibition activity against pathogenic microorganisms. In the current study, the bacteriocin synthesis by locally isolated Lactobacillus plantarum MS from yogurt, has been optimized by using response surface methodology. Statistical optimization of physical variables by using Box-Behnken design, 3200 AU/mL bacteriocin activity was detected at 30 °C temperature, 18h incubation time and pH 6 against Staphylococcus aureus. The resulting bacteriocin was found to be stable a broad range of pH (2-12) and temperature (37-100 °C) but the activity of bacteriocin was slightly disturbed at 121 °C. Besides, bacteriocin showed stability after treatment with various enzymes (catalase, amylase, and lipase), salt (NaCl), and surfactants (triton X-100, EDTA, and SDS) but found sensitive by treating with proteolytic enzymes (proteinase K and trypsin) in comparison with untreated bacteriocin. Because of such biochemical characteristics, these antibacterial peptides could be possibly incorporated in the field of pharmacy to fulfil consumer’s demand for natural remedies

CATERING STRATEGY: A STUDY OF HANIF RAJPUT

Sher Khan folded his jai namaz mat presented years ago by his mentor Hanif Rajput and got ready for his daily chores. He is a driver of one of the many catering vans possessed by Hanif Rajput Caterers. Putting on his jacket with HR block printed on its back he got behind the wheels and headed towards the kitchens to load the cuisine and head for the KMC Gardens where it had to be delivered for the wedding party of one of the clients.He rolled out with many other vans from the kitchen located in KMC sport complex at 7 PM. The traffic was heavy tonight however he managed to reach the DHA Gardens at 8.30 PM. He offloaded the “dhegs”; Mohammad Khan an old crony of his meticulously checked the contents with the Tally Card and signed the receipt. Meanwhile Sher Khan looked at the Gardens, which were cloaked with shamianas and blazing with fancy lights. It was too early for guests but there seemed a lot of hustle and bustle in the vicinity. The stage decorators were in their last phase plugging in the orchids and roses around the podium, waiters were putting the spirit lamps under the dishes and carpets were being swept. He thought of the day when his daughter got a similar wedding treat from the company five years ago, which was funded by Hanif sahib!Mohammad Khan refocused his attention by delivering the receipt, which he pocketed and looked up his next call station. He had to go to KMC Gardens and pick up the shamianas and chairs of last evening’s function and offload them at a business tycoon’s residence in Bath Island. By the time all his chores were over it was well past 2AM and Sher Khan parked his van and took the M17 coach and headed for his home in Balouch Colony

A Commentary on Telerehabilitation Services in Pakistan: Current Trends and Future Possibilities

A 2014 World Health Organization (WHO) study reported that almost 27 million people with disability live in Pakistan with fewer than one allied rehabilitation professional per 10,000 people. The current study sought to determine the attitudes toward telerehabilitation via a survey administered to 329 Pakistani rehabilitation professionals. Study results indicate that rehabilitation professionals in Pakistan are knowledgeable about telerehabilitation and Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and are receptive to employing telerehabilitation programs and applications. Therefore, we can infer that the future of telerehabilitation can be bright in Pakistan but requires the attention of policy makers and non-government organizations to launch an appropriate program nationwide. The authors suggest that a range of telerehabilitation services (e.g., consultation, assessment, and therapy) could alleviate the shortage of rehabilitation personnel in Pakistan

Investing in Women’s Health in Pakistan – Role of Mass Media: Positive or Negative?

Investing in women’s health is still an island in this huge sea of knowledge. Hence, this research intends to focus on role of mass media on Pakistani women’s wellbeing. The scoping review synthesized data from Pubmed and Google scholar databases reaped 17 eligible studies, of which 5 studies were on family planning/ contraception use and 3 studies on STD’s prevention, 3 studies on breast cancer and its screening, 3 studies on cervical cancer and its screening and 3 studies on social media exploitation among Pakistani women. Findings revealed that reliability and active participation in mass media has fetched many educational programs in improvement women psychological and physical health awareness. But at the same time excessive use of media caused troubles and negative impact on youth’s perception and attitude regarding women reproductive and sexual health resulting in obscenity leading to sexually transmitted diseases, unplanned pregnancy and miscarriages; which has inevitably affected women’s health. Therefore, effective strategies are need of an hour to ensure that mass media services should provide positive awareness and parents continual monitoring on their children networking websites will help community to refrain from occurrence of various adverse health consequences as well as from unwanted sexual and risky behaviors

Psychological and psychotherapeutic challenges of COVID-19

Coronavirus is a deadly disease, classified on 30th January 2020, by the World Health Organization (WHO) that acknowledged the outburst of coronavirus disease 2019  (COVID-19), after several cases were reported from China’s 34 regions. In 2020 the virus originated from the wholesale seafood market in Wuhan (China)spreading life all around the world. Quarantine, restraints, and economic closure can change a whole psychological environment in all the countries having coronavirus. affect Although this situation should give several opportunities for personal growth and family unity, disadvantages may compensate for these benefits affecting the psychological health of children and adolescents. But in this difficult time anxiety, and stress are common due to lake of relationships and also due to a reduction in other opportunities other risk includes parents’ mental illness, domestic violence, and lack of treatment for the child during an illness. This was especially common in adolescents and children because they need special care thus causing disabilities, traumatic experiences, and mental health problems. With all these above-mentioned problems this was definitely a challenging time. In Italy where Covid-19 had severe effects on physical health but on mental health also and psychological issues are long-term and main challenges for our healthcare systems where mental health gain not as much important as other physical illnesses

Evaluation of Lumbar Disc Herniation on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the lumbar disc herniation on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) BACK GROUND: Lumbar disk herniation (LDH) is a common cause of low back pain in the world. The evidence has shown that the incidence of lumbar disc herniation (LDH) increases with age, weight lift and also depend on gender. In this cross-sectional descriptive study of LDH has been conducted to investigate the role of age in the incidence of LDH in elderly. The aim of the study is to investigate the relationship between the process of aging and the occurrence of LDH in old adults. Clinical studies have indicated that morphological characteristics of lumbar discs and signal intensity of patient’s MRI image have close relationship with clinical outcome Keywords: Intervertebral Disc, Herniated Disc, Protrusion, Degenerative Disc DOI: 10.7176/JHMN/90-07 Publication date:June 30th 202

Antioxidant activity and hepatoprotective effect of Cichorium intybus (Kasni) seed extract against carbon tetrachloride-induced liver toxicity in rats

Purpose: To assess the antioxidant and hepatoprotective activity of the aqueous-methanol extract of Cichorium intybus seeds (C. intybus) against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced liver toxicity in albino Wistar rats.Method: The seed extract of C. intybus was prepared in aqueous methanol (20:80) via Soxhlet solvent extraction process. CCl4 (0.8 mL/kg) was administered to induce hepatic damage in Wistar rats. The seed extract (100, 250 and 500 mg/kg doses) and a 25 mg/kg dose of silymarin (as standard drug) were administered orally to separate groups of albino Wistar rats for 14 days. Blood samples from the rats were analyzed for biochemical markers for hepatic injury. The tissue samples of the rats were subjected to histopathological studies as well as analyzed for liver antioxidants.Results: The results for biochemical markers revealed that the rats treated with the extract (500 mg/kg dose) showed a maximum elevation of catalase (48.90 μmole of H2O2 consumed/min/mg protein), glutothione peroxidase (22.1 mg GSH consumed/min/mg protein), superoxide dismutase (14.2 units/min/mg protein), and a reduction in glutathione (18.1 μmole of GSH/mg protein). Serum biochemical parameters including serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase (SGOT), serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase (SGPT), alkaline phosphate (ALKP), and direct bilirubin were significantly (p < 0.01) increased in the treated groups. Oral administration of different doses of C. intybus seed extract significantly (p < 0.01) protected the hepatic cells from impairment. The biochemical markers and hematological parameters were also normal in extract-treated rats in contrast to the standard (silymarin) and control groups.Conclusion: The results show that C. intybus plant is potential a good natural source of natural hepatoprotective and antioxidants agents.Keywords: Cichorium intybus, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective Biomarkers, Silymarin, Hematological parameter