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Islamic finance is currently the fastest growing segment in the world economy. Apart from providing funds for investment activities and eventually promoting economic development, it is interesting to understand the implication of Islamic finance development on the development of institutional quality of host country. With Islamic finance is based on Islamic values of no oppression, profit and loss sharing and helping-hand concept, it is expected that the rapid growth of Islamic finance will help to promote good institutions. Hence, focusing on several OIC countries with Islamic banking sector, this study examines the role of Islamic banking on institutional quality for the period between 2001 and 2015. The result shows the institutional quality depends on economic growth and Islamic finance development. Policy makers are encouraged to spur economic activity and the growth of Islamic banking in promoting good institutions.

The kinetics of oxidation of cyclohexanol by PDC has been studied in non-aqueous medium. In this oxidation Cr(VI) is working as two-electron oxidizing agent. The reaction is first order with respect to each [oxidant], [TsOH] and [cyclohexanol]. The reaction is catalyzed by hydrogen ions. Low dielectric constant of the medium favors the reactivity. The observed experimental data have been rationalized as follows: the formation of dichromate ester in a fast pre equilibrium step and then decomposition of the ester in slow step via a compact transition state leading to the product, cyclohexanone.

Functions of multi-Pendula systems in spatial motion in classical mechanics can be derived using the Lagrangian formalism. Limited research has been done for plane and spatial motion of linearly suspended mass units. This paper is therefore intended for multiple (many) masses linearly connected at varying lengths and for relatively small angular displacements in spatial motion. The objective is to develop governing relations of spatial motions in 3-dimensions for multi- pendula systems set to oscillate in space. The basis of the study is to formulate the Lagrangian for a multi-pendula system in spatial dynamics and determine the Lagangian functions and equations of the resultant motions.

In this work Laser Raman spectroscopy was used for spectroscopic characterization of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) blood samples. Eight samples collected from leukemia patient's type (CLL) were investigated using laser Raman spectrometer. The patients were diagnosed by histopathologies in Radiation and Isotopes Center Khartoum (RICK) and Alamal Hospital. The analysis of the Raman spectra was done for the peaks of proteins, lipids and nucleic acid. Significant differences in the spectra of CLL samples, compared with normal blood spectrum, were noticed. The results showed that Laser Raman spectroscopy can be used to diagnose efficiently the CLL via the spectral changes in the intensities of the spectral peaks and the changes in their Raman shifts.

Lead is poisonous heavy metal which is widely used is industries because of its properties. Lead poisoning is one of the rising problems caused by industrialization. Lead can cause neurological disease, gastrointestinal diseases, and infertility in men and even death in high exposure. Lead and lead compounds are widely used in inks paints and other surface coating agents as colouring agents and adhesive agents. In India use of lead and lead compounds in ink, paint and other surface coating agents are regulated by Bureau of Indian Standards. Permissible level of lead in ink is 1000 ppm (0.1%) according to BIS and 600ppm (0.06%) according to US regulations. In this study widely used offset printing inks of 6 manufactures are collected and analysed for lead content (4 colours of each company, CMYK). It was found that international companies have much lower amount of lead compare to Indian manufacturers. Indian companies have very high level of lead in it and they did not meet the specification given by BIS. As extension of study BLL of printing press workers were examined, it was found that workers who handle these Indian company inks have very high level of lead compare to workers who handle international company inks.

The study focused on the marketing performance of Pterocarpus mildbreadii in Ibadan metropolis with a view to identify the socio-economic characteristics of marketers of P. mildbreadii, to estimate costs and returns from marketing of P. mildbreadii and to identify factors influencing the marketing of P. mildbreadii in the study area. The data for the study were collected through the use of structured questionnaires randomly administered to ninety (90) marketers of P. mildbreadii in six (6) selected markets. The result from the study revealed that women (80%) were mainly involved in the marketing of P. mildbreadii being their primary occupation with a higher percentage of the marketers earning above N20, 000 monthly. Profit margin analysis showed that the business is both feasible and viable with the marketing efficiency and rate of return on investment between 1.18-1.90 and 28%-75% respectively. However, marketing of P. mildbreadii in the study area was confronted with some challenges including transportation (52.22%), perishability (14.44%), seasonality (13.33%), poor storage facility (11.11%) and poor market structure (8.90%).

ABSTRACT Let be a fuzzy graph. Let be a subset of . is said to be a fuzzy metric basis of if for every pair of vertices , there exists a vertex such that The number of elements in is said to be fuzzy metric dimension (FMD) of and is denoted by . In this paper, we investigate the bounds for the fuzzy metric dimension of complete fuzzy graph and the bounds for total fuzzy star graph. Next we find the exact values of fuzzy metric dimension of Total graph of fuzzy path and fuzzy cycles and subdivision graph of fuzzy paths, fuzzy cycles and fuzzy star graph.

Although the mean of combine losses is about 4-5% in advanced countries, unfortunately in Iran is about 20% and higher. In order to obtain little loss it is necessary that product process such as cutting, convayting, threshing, separating, etc., would be optimized. Threshing is one of these processes which has more effect on combine performance. Reduction of MOG passing concave could reduce the load on shoes that would increase cleaning system efficiency and decrease foreign materials in the bin. In order to evaluate effecting parameters on MOG passing concave, experiments were conducted in 4×3×3 factorial pattern with Randomized Blocks design. Independent variables in this experiment were, stem height, feed rate, threshing clearance ratio and rotational speed of threshing cylinder. To offer an intelligent model to forecasting of MOG passing concave and evaluating of these parameters’ effects on MOG passing, Neurosolution was used. Multilayer Perceptron (MLP) network with four inputs and one output was used to analysise. Results showed that the amount of MOG passing concave had dependent to rotational velocity of threshing cylinder, stem height, feed rate and threshing clearance ratio, respectively. The amount of MOG passing has increased with reduction in stem height, feed rate, threshing clearance ratio and speed up of threshing cylinder.

Epivir is an anti HIV agent belonging to the class of nucleosides reverse transcriptase inhibitors. These drugs interrupt the virus to make copy of it. A systematic quantum chemical study and vibrational spectra of Epivir has been reported. Structure and spectral characteristic of Epivir have been studied using vibrational spectroscopy and quantum chemical methods. Density function theory calculations of optimized geometry and vibrational spectra have been carried out by Gaussian03, using 6-311G basis set and B3PW91 functional. Based on these results we have discussed the correlation between these vibrational modes and crystalline structure of Epivir. A complete analysis of experimental IR and Raman spectra has been reported on the basis of wave number of the vibrational bands. The IR and the Raman spectra of the molecule based on DFT calculations shows reasonable agreement with the experimental results. The calculated HOMO, LUMO shows that the charge transfer takes place within the molecule.

Present investigation deals with the role of plankton indicators to assess the pollution status of the Yamuna river at Kalpi (U.P.). Pollution status of the river was assessed by employed Palmer’s Algal species Pollution Index. Samples were collected at four sampling sites on the Yamuna river for a period of one year in each month of every season. Samples were analyzed for physico-chemical parameters and identification of recorded planktons with try to find correlation between them. 25 genera of phytoplankton, belonging four groups Chlorophyceae, Euglenophyceae, Bacillariophyceae and Cyanophyceae. and 16 genera of zooplankton belonging four groups Protozoa, Rotifera, Cladocera and Copepoda were recorded and identified. Recorded pH, Conductivity, Turbidity, T.D.S., PO4, B.O.D. and C.O.D. were beyond the drinking water limit of WHO while T.H., Cl, SO4 and NO3 were under the limit and D.O. was satisfactory to good condition. Presence of pollution indicator algal forms i.e, Euglena viridis, Oscillatoria limosa, O. tenuis, Scenedesmus quadricauda, Stigeoclonium tenue, Synedra ulna, Ankistrodesmus falcatus, Oscillatoria chlorina, Chlorella vulgaris, Cyclotella meneghiniana and presence of dominant Rotifer’s zooplankton population with Brachionus calyciflorus shows signs of organic pollution in studied water. Sampling site S4 was more polluted but S3 and S2 site was moderately polluted and S1 lack of organic pollution. In S4 sampling site pollution index score was high with high physico-chemical parameters.