Hematological and serum biochemical changes in cattle suffering from natural outbreak of Black quarter (BQ) in different areas of Punjab, Pakistan were studied. Blood samples from infected cattle were subjected to TLC, TEC, DLC, hemoglobin and PCV while serum samples for estimation of Cpk, ALT and AST (n=50). It was found that mean erythrocyte count decreased significantly (P < 0.05) while mean leukocyte count increased significantly (P < 0.05) in diseased animals. On the other hand mean Hb, platelets count and PCV in diseased animal did not differ significantly (P > 0.05) as compared to healthy animals.Average DLC values were found varying to great extent. It was found that mean neutrophils and lymphocytes (%) increased significantly (P < 0.05) while those of monocytes and basophils (%) increased non-significantly (P > 0.05) in diseased animals.

Duodenal diverticula occur in up to 20% of the general population and are generally asymptomatic. Duodenal diverticula occur in up to 20% of the general population and are generally asymptomatic. Complications such as perforation are exceedingly rare, with only 101 cases reported in the literature.1 Early diagnosis is a challenge and clear guideline for the management of this rare entity is still lacking. We present a case of a 50 year-old man who was admitted to our institution with a perforated duodenal diver-ticulum. The diagnosis was achieved by contrast CT imaging of his abdomen and he was subsequently managed conservatively with nasogastric decom-pression and broad-spectrum antibiotics.

For the first time in the theory of solid cargo fastening there has been investigated a case when the cargo is in motion in relation to the wagon floor with acceleration r a , its speed being at this moment equal to r v . There have been set out the results of analytical investigation of cargo shift in dynamics and accordingly elongation and tension in flexible fastening elements under the action of plane force system. It has been established that the longitudinal force perceived by the flexible fastening elements in value is smaller than the force obtained when inertia in relative motion (at rest) is not taken into account. Hence, the cargo shift lengthwise the wagon in this case will be smaller. This, in its turn, will affect the decrease of elongation value and consequently the decrease of the effort of every flexible element, thus increasing their load-carrying capacity.

Objective : To investigate postural control factors influencing automatic (reflex-controlled) and attentional (high cortical) factors on dual task. Method : We used a dual-task model to examine attentional factors affecting control of posture, subjecting test subjects to vibration stimulation, one-leg standing and verbal or nonverbal task trials. Twenty-three young, healthy participants were asked to stand on force plates and their centers of pressure (COP) were measured during dual task trials. We acquired 15 seconds of data for each volunteer during six dual task trials involving varying task combinations. Results : We observed significantly different sway patterns between early and late phases of the dual task trials that probably reflect attentional demands. Vibration stimulation perturbed sway more during the early than the late phases; with or without vibration stimulation, the addition of secondary tasks decreased sway in all phases, and greater decreases in sway were observed in late phases when subjects were assigned nonverbal tasks. Less sway was observed during nonverbal task in a sequential study. Conclusion : The attentional and automatic factors were analyzed during a sequential study. By controlling the postural control factors, optimal parameters and training methods might be used in clinical applications.

The development of factors and indicators of the environmental management for temples is another way to promote and support the knowledge and understanding about environmental issues occurring in present society which involves the environment in temples and also communities. There have been many factors which cause those environmental issues, both intentionally and unintentionally. Therefore, temples, communities, educational institutes, local administrative organizations, Sub-district (Tambon) Public Health Offices, private organizations, and other agencies have to participate in the environmental development in temples for the benefits of monks and the people who come to get benefits in temples and communities.

Background: Acute appendicitis is one of the commonest causes of acute abdomen. Several studies have looked at the role of C-reactive protein (CRP) and white cell count (WCC) in diagnosing acute appendicitis with varying results but there is a scarcity of such data in the U.A.E. The aim of this study was to determine the sensitivity and specificity of CRP, WCC and neutrophils count in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Methods: The study was carried out between December 2011 and December 2012. This was a prospectively conducted, retrospectively analyzed study. 535 patients underwent appendicectomy during the study period (418 laparoscopic and 117 open appendicectomies). Two hundred and forty nine patients were eligible for inclusion in the final analysis. The patients preoperative CRP, WCC and Neutrophils count were measured and compared to the histopathology of the appendix which was grouped into either positive or negative for appendicitis.

The paper assessed the public perceptions of urban forest in Okitipupa Nigeria with a view to recommending appropriate management strategies. Two hundred respondents were purposively selected from the study area with structured questionnaire. Results revealed that 90.2% of the respondents has preference for trees and 85.2% will be willing to participate in a project to plant trees. More than 50% of the respondents would like to contribute 1-2 hours per week to the project while 31.7% would like to contribute #500-1000 annually for tree planting and maintenance. Most of the respondents love to live and work in a green environment and would like to pay extra fee to rent property located in it. Most of the respondents planted treesaround their houses for purpose of providing fruits, nuts and vegetable leaves. 50% indicated that it is for the purpose of making their environment to be more beautiful and attractive and for the Provision of medicinal plants. There is no statistically significant differences (p>0.05) of opinions in the respondents’ education, age, family size and type of employer and participation in urban forestry project. There should frequent inventory and survey of trees to note the distribution and density as well as structural and physical changes necessary for management practices. A survey of tree preference when planning for a tree planting programme should be carried out.

Reservoirs are considered as vital sources of water supply, provide hydroelectric power support, diverse aquatic habitat, and provide flood protection. Ole Dam is a hydraulic structure on the River Ole in Nigeria with 8.1 billion m3 storage capacity. The reduction of reservoir capacity of this dam has seriously complicated the water supply for potable and nonpotable applications. This reduction in the capacity is a result of sediment leaving into the reservoir of the dam through two tributaries. Simulation analysis using both hydrological and meteorological data around the site for 11-year (2000-2011) was subjected to iteration using WEPP and SWAT simulation models. The sediment load leaving into the reservoir is a function of rainfall depth, the gradient of reservoir site, soil formation and runoff generated. Maximum average sediment load value of 10.2*103ton/ha with rainfall depth of 75.4 mm and surface runoff of 34.2 mm were generally observed in month of September for the simulation period.

This paper reveals basics of Digital (Image) Forensics. The paper describes the ways to manipulate image, namely, copy-move forgery (copy region in image & paste into another region in same image), image splicing (copy region in image & paste into another image) and image retouching. The paper mainly focuses on copy move forgery detection methods that are classified mainly into two broad approaches- block-based and key-point. Methodology (generalized as well as approach specific) of copy move forgery detection is presented in detail. Copied region is not directly pasted but manipulated (scale, rotation, adding Gaussian noise or combining these transformations) before pasting. The method for detection should robust to these transformations. The paper also presents methodology for reconstruction (if possible) of forged image based on detection result.

Globalization has brought major changes in the world economy, for example a significant increase in trade and investments, rapid technological changes in communications as well as an increasing trend towards deregulation of financial markets. Prospects of increased sales in the world-wide market did not necessarily pose the same benefits to all market participants. In contrast to large multi-national companies, the traditional focus of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) did not include exporting and importing along with alliances, branches and joint ventures abroad. Despite the pivotal roles of small and medium businesses in many economies, the specific challenges resulting from the globalisation phenomenon cannot be denied.