Isolation and Identification of a Subgroup A Avian Leukosis Virus from Imported Meat-type Grand-parent Chickens

An exogenous avian leukosis virus (ALV) strain SDAU09C1 was isolated in DF-1 cells from one of 240 imported 1-day-old white meat-type grand parent breeder chicks. Inoculation of SDAU09C1 in ALV-free chickens induced antibody reactions specific to subgroup A or B. But gp85 amino acid sequence comparisons indicated that SDAU09C1 fell into subgroup A; it had homology of 88.8%-90.3% to 6 reference strains of subgroup A, much higher compared to other subgroups including subgroup B. This is the first report for ALV of subgroup A isolated from imported breeders.

Establishment of an avian leukosis virus subgroup A-resistant cell line

Rapid diagnostic methods for classifying avian leukosis subgroups in the field were needed for routine, large-scale screening. As a first step in method development, we inserted the avian leukosis virus subgroup A （ALV-A） env gene into plasmid pcDNA3.1/Zeo （＋） and used this construct to transfect DF-1 cells. Zeocin-resistant cells were obtained after 2 weeks of zeocin selection. Then, the cells were analyzed using PCR, immunofluorescence, and Western blot for expression of the envA-encoded envelope protein after 30 serial passages. The DF-1/A cell line was completely resistant to 104 TCIDso/0.1 mL （50% tissue culture infective dose）ALV-A and was partially resistant to 10~ TCIDs0/0.1 mL ALV-A viral particles. By comparing the DF-1/A and DF-1 cell lines, an ALV-A isolate was identified using a gag-specific ELISAfor capsid protein p27. Thus, we established a DF-1/A cell line that was resistant to ALV-A infection. This cell line will be useful as a diagnostic tool.

Inconsistency between overall and subgroup analyses

Suppose we have a sample of subjects in two treatment groups.To study the difference of the treatment effects,we can analyse the data using all subjects(overall analysis).We may also divide the subjects into several subgroups based on some covariates of interest(eg,gender),and study the treatment effects within each subgroup.The results of these two analyses may be different or even in opposite directions.In this paper,we give a general sufficient condition of consistency between the overall and subgroup analyses.

Subgroup Analysis for Longitudinal Data via Semiparametric Additive Mixed Effects Model

This paper proposed a general framework based on semiparametric additive mixed effects model to identify subgroups on each covariate and estimate the corresponding regression functions simultaneously for longitudinal data,thus it could reveal which covariate contributes to the existence of subgroups among population.A backfitting combined with k-means algorithm was developed to detect subgroup structure on each covariate and estimate each semiparametric additive component across subgroups.A Bayesian information criterion is employed to estimate the actual number of groups.The efficacy and accuracy of the proposed procedure in identifying the subgroups and estimating the regression functions are illustrated through numerical studies.In addition,the authors demonstrate the usefulness of the proposed method with applications to PBC data and Industrial Portfolio's Return data and provide meaningful partitions of the populations.

(α,γ)-Anti-Multi-Fuzzy Subgroups and Some of Its Properties

Recently,fuzzy multi-sets have come to the forefront of scientists’interest and have been used in algebraic structures such asmulti-groups,multirings,anti-fuzzy multigroup and(α,γ)-anti-fuzzy subgroups.In this paper,we first summarize the knowledge about the algebraic structure of fuzzy multi-sets such as(α,γ)-anti-multi-fuzzy subgroups.In a way,the notion of anti-fuzzy multigroup is an application of anti-fuzzy multi sets to the theory of group.The concept of anti-fuzzy multigroup is a complement of an algebraic structure of a fuzzy multi set that generalizes both the theories of classical group and fuzzy group.The aim of this paper is to highlight the connection between fuzzy multi-sets and algebraic structures from an anti-fuzzification point of view.Therefore,in this paper,we define(α,γ)-antimulti-fuzzy subgroups,(α,γ)-anti-multi-fuzzy normal subgroups,(α,γ)-antimulti-fuzzy homomorphism on(α,γ)-anti-multi-fuzzy subgroups and these been explicated some algebraic structures.Then,we introduce the concept(α,γ)-anti-multi-fuzzy subgroups and(α,γ)-anti-multi-fuzzy normal subgroups and of their properties.This new concept of homomorphism as a bridge among set theory,fuzzy set theory,anti-fuzzy multi sets theory and group theory and also shows the effect of anti-fuzzy multi sets on a group structure.Certain results that discuss the(α,γ)cuts of anti-fuzzy multigroup are explored.

Camellia sinensis CsMYB4a participates in regulation of stamen growth by interaction with auxin signaling transduction repressor CsAUX/IAA4

Subgroup 4(Sg4)members of the R2R3-MYB are generally known as negative regulators of the phenylpropanoid pathway in plants.Our previous research showed that a R2R3-MYB Sg4 member from Camellia sinensis(CsMYB4a)inhibits expression of some genes in the phenylpropanoid pathway,but its physiological function in the tea plant remained unknown.Here,CsMYB4a was found to be highly expressed in anther and filaments,and participated in regulating filament growth.Transcriptome analysis and exogenous auxin treatment showed that the target of CsMYB4a might be the auxin signal pathway.Auxin/indole-3-acetic acid 4(AUX/IAA4),a repressor in auxin signal transduction,was detected from a yeast two-hybrid screen using CsMYB4a as bait.Gene silencing assays showed that both CsIAA4 and CsMYB4a regulate filament growth.Tobacco plants overexpressing CsIAA4 were insensitive to exogenous a-NAA,consistent with overexpression of CsMYB4a.Protein-protein interaction experiments revealed that CsMYB4a interacts with N-terminal of CsIAA4 to prevent CsIAA4 degradation.Knock out of the endogenous NtIAA4 gene,a CsIAA4 homolog,in tobacco alleviated filament growth inhibition and a-NAA insensitivity in plants overexpressing CsMYB4a.All results strongly suggest that CsMYB4a works synergistically with CsIAA4 and participates in regulation of the auxin pathway in stamen.

Research on θ -Intuitionistic Fuzzy Homomorphism Theory

Fuzzy homomorphism is an important research content of fuzzy group theory, different fuzzy mappings will produce different fuzzy homomorphisms. In this paper, the fuzzy homomorphism of groups is generalized. Firstly, the θ-intuitionistic fuzzy mapping is defined, and the θ-intuitionistic fuzzy homomorphism of groups is obtained. The properties of intuitionistic fuzzy subgroups and intuitionistic fuzzy normal subgroups are studied under the θ-intuitionistic fuzzy homomorphism of groups, and the fundamental theorem of θ-intuitionistic fuzzy homomorphism is proved.

On the Equal-height Elements of the Fuzzy Subgroups

The properties of the equal height elements of the fuzzy subroups and the classification of groups by its fuzzy subgroups are discussed.

π Frattini Subgroup and π Local Formation *

In this paper, our purpose is to make the results about π Frattini subgroup more accurate, and to extend Gaschütz Theorem about nilpotency to π locally defined formation. We come to Theorem Let G be a finite group, H a subnormal subgroup of G. If H/H∩Φ(G)O π′ (G)∈F, then H∈F π, where F π is π solvable π locally defined formation.

Small area estimation with subgroup analysis

In this article,a new unit level model based on a pairwise penalised regression approach is proposed for problems in small area estimation(SAE).Instead of assuming common regression coefficients for all small domains in the traditional model,the new estimator is based on a subgroup regression model which allows different regression coefficients in different groups.The alternating direction method of multipliers(ADMM)algorithm is used to find subgroups with different regression coefficients.We also consider pairwise spatial weights for spatial areal data.In the simulation study,we compare the performances of the new estimator with the traditional small area estimator.We also apply the new estimator to urban area estimation using data from the National Resources Inventory survey in Iowa.

FINITE GROUPS WHOSE MINIMAL SUBGROUPS ARE WEAKLY H-SUBGROUPS

Let G be a finite group. A subgroup H of G is called an H-subgroup in G if NG（H）∩ H^g ≤ H for all g C G. A subgroup H of G is called a weakly H-subgroup in G if there exists a normal subgroup K of G such that G = HK and H N K is an H-subgroup in G. In this paper, we investigate the structure of the finite group G under the assumption that every subgroup of G of prime order or of order 4 is a weakly H-subgroup in G. Our results improve and generalize several recent results in the literature.

Some Generalized Normal Subgroups and p-nilpotency of Finite Groups

In this paper, the influence of s-semipermutable, c~#-normal, subnormally embedded and ss-quasinormal subgroups on the p-nilpotency of finite groups is investigated and some recent results are generalized.

Spatial Distribution Pattern and Han Subgroup Characteristics of Traditional Villages in Guangdong

A total of 126 traditional villages in Guangdong were selected for research to analyze their spatial distribution pattern, spatial autocorrelation, and Han subgroup characteristics through the spatial analysis with GIS. The results showed that the traditional villages in Guangdong were distributed compactly, which was similar to that in other provinces; on the prefecture-level city scale, they were mainly distributed in Meizhou, Qingyuan, Zhanjiang, and Zhaoqing, showing a central distribution; on the regional scale, they were mainly distributed in northern Guangdong and the Pearl River Delta, indicating an unbalanced distribution; their density of spatial distribution showed a significant difference with a provincial distribution density of 0.59 per thousand km^2 and the highest distribution density of 2.14 per thousand km^2; there were four gathering areas accommodating many traditional villages, namely Meizhou-Chaoshan area, Guangfo-Dongguan area, Leizhou in Zhanjiang, and Lianzhou in Qingyuan; the spatial distribution of traditional villages, which presented a pattern of hot spot—sub-hot spot—sub-cold spot—cold spot, had a significant global spatial autocorrelation, and areas in similar sizes were tending towards gathering; traditional villages in Guangdong belonged to the Cantonese-speaking group and Hakka-speaking group with a density of 0.59 per thousand km^2 and 0.48 per thousand km^2 respectively, and Han subgroup with the highest distribution density was the minority areas of 1.31 per thousand km^2, followed by Shaozhou dialect area with a density of 1.00 per thousand km^2.

Fully Secure Identity-based Broadcast Encryption in the Subgroups

In this paper,we show how to use the dual techniques in the subgroups to give a secure identity-based broadcast encryption(IBBE) scheme with constant-size ciphertexts. Our scheme achieves the full security(adaptive security) under three static(i.e. non q-based) assumptions. It is worth noting that only recently Waters gives a short ciphertext broadcast encryption system that is even adaptively secure under the simple assumptions. One feature of our methodology is that it is relatively simple to leverage our techniques to get adaptive security.

Strongly Modular Subgroup in Finite Group

In this peper,strongly Modular subgroups was defined and studied.

On s＊-Completions of Maximal Subgroups of Finite Groups

Given a maximal subgroup M of a group G, a θ*-completion C of M is called an s*-completion if either C = G or there exists a subgroup D of G which is not a θ*-completion of M such that D contains C as a maximal subgroup. In this paper, we obtain several results on s*-completions which imply G to be solvable or supersolvable.

An Investigation on the Parabolic Subgroups of the General Linear Groups by Using GAP

A typical example for the algebraic groups is the general linear groups G=GL(n,F), we have studied the structure of such groups and paid special attention to its important substructures, namely the Parabolic subgroups. For a given G we computed all the Parabolic subgroups and determined their number, depending on the fact that any finite group has a composition series and the composition factors of a composition series are simple groups which are completely classified, we report here some investigations on the computed Parabolic subgroups. This has been done with the utility of GAP.

Basic subgroup and Reid's theorem

We give conditions under which a torsion-free abelian group is the sum of two basic subgroups.