The objective of this paper is to identify the growth dynamics of Brazilian cities in the last century. The study evaluates the population growth among a group of 431 comparable minimum areas of Brazil in the period 1910-2010. Spatial models are estimated for the Zipf Law and the results point to a monotonic divergence, although losing strength in the last decade. Population distribution is characterized by non-parametric density function estimates. Through a stationary process of first order Markov Chain shows the process of growth of Brazilian cities. The results point to a low interclass mobility and high persistence. The probability of cities remaining in their own class from one decade to the next over the last hundred years is high.

As we have gotten accustomed, in the Unconventional/Philosophy, we extrapolate the senses of our limited conventions, beyond ourselves and any universe/entity, into the unlimited even if we can never reflect this unlimited. In this case, we extrapolate our limited and relative conventions of representation, norm and evaluation, within a generalization, without exceptions or limits. We are those who impose limits to this generalization, due to our own limits or incapability, due to our limits as a system of reference.

Inter alpha trypsin inhibitor (ITI) family members are well established for their role in autoimmune disorder such as Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Heavy chains of this family in association with hyaluronan form serum derived hyaluronic acid associated protein SHAP-HA complex which have been found in increased amount in RA patient sera. One of the heavy chain member (heavy chain 4) of ITI family has been identified as an up regulated protein in RA plasma samples in earlier studies. Inter alpha trypsin inhibitor heavy chain 4 (ITIH4) is an anti-inflammatory protein that could act as potential therapeutic target for the disease. In the present study, we sought to predict the surface properties like ligand binding sites, active sites, antigenic peptides and molecular level interactions of ITIH4 in order to determine its role in SHAP-HA complex localization. Presence of signal peptide was predicted with the help of Signalp 4.1 server. Ligand binding sites and active sites were predicted through 3DLigandSite and Computed Atlas of Surface Topography of protein (CASTp) server respectively whereas interacting partners were identified by STRING database. Present work elucidated that ITIH4 protein may be involved in bone morphoegenesis and localisation of functional complex in RA.

The present study is based on the Wenner arrangements and configuration for the electrical resistivity survey in investigating and elucidating the possible prospect of a ground water availability and possible potential bore-hole installation in the survey area.\nA site location in the sport field and playing ground adjacent to the school farm in Lagos was surveyed, with the geological composition predominantly underlined by sands, sand stones and shale compositions.\nThe resistivity values and data observed ascertained the prospect for placing and installing a bore-hole facility in the region and the resistivity values indicated in the first few values in the table of results presented shows a range of 10 – 100 Ωm which is consistent with extant literatures for wet soil which is expected to increase to infinity.

Banking sector plays vital role for economic development of the country. It is argued that Islamic banking is based upon transparency, fairness, equal distribution of wealth and profit/loss sharing principles. Islamic banking has shown unprecedented growth in Pakistan in the existence of conventional banking. This study investigates bank selection motives and banking behavior for services utilization decision among customers of Islamic banks. Demography, perception and expectations of bank customer could influence banking behavior for service utilization decision of people in emerging economies like Pakistan. Data was collected from 200 respondents who were using services of Islamic Banks that are working in the selected area of Pakistan through self-administered questionnaire. Data was analyzed through SPSS version 21 by application of statistical techniques i.e. descriptive statistics, correlation and regression analysis etc. Reliability and internal consistency of data was checked through Cronbach alpha that is found in acceptable range. Similarly, validity and normality of data enables to apply selected statistical tools. Results show that majority of customers are willing to deal with Islamic banks due to Maqasad-e-Shariah motives. However, there is an evident difference between expectations and perceptions of customers who are dealing with Islamic banks. Findings indicate that customers reported satisfied behavior for banking with Islamic banks. This study enhances understanding of researchers, academicians, bankers, management and other stakeholders about demographic profile, bank selection motive and banking behavior of customer who are banking with Islamic banks for services utilization decisions.

In the present paper some rocks were collected from Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Thermoluminescence technique utilized to investigate the TL-properties of the collected sample. Makkah rock sample revealed a peak at 155°C its, peak position changed with the change of the dose. Chemical analysis of Makkah rocks were achived by using XRF technique. The natural fading, the effect of temperature on the ability of the sample to store the TL-signal and the optimum grain size of the sample were studied. The kinetic parameters were calculated by using the initial rise method. The TL-signal exhibits a linear response through the gamma dose range 10Gy-10KGy. In this range of exposure the sample under study can be considered as an accidental dosimetry.