The Bacillus by their intrinsic properties have several mechanisms of procuring beneficial effects to plants. They are among the most successful bacterial communities in the solubilization of phosphates. Ten Bacillus strains were isolated from the rhizosphere of wheat from three areas in arid and semi-arid regions in Algeria. These strains were tested for their ability to solubilize phosphates on liquid and solid media: LB (Luria-Bertani), NBRIP (National Botanical Research Institute Phosphate) and PVK (Pikovskaya) supplemented with Ca 3 (PO 4 ) 2 (5 g/l). The highest levels of soluble phosphates were obtained on PVK and NBRIP liquid (177.68 and 173.28 µg/ml for D13 and D1 strains, respectively). Phosphates solubilization is always associated with a decrease in the pH of the medium. An inverse relationship (r = -0.4224) existed between the levels of soluble phosphate and the decrease of pH in medium. To test the solubilization capacity of the Bacillus strains under salt stress, concentrations of NaCl (0, 2, 4, 6 and 8%) were added to the NBRIP medium. The solubilization capacity was negatively affected by the increase of salinity. However, the response of the Bacillus to salt was strain dependent. Strains D1 and D13, which produced the best rate of solubilization were used to study the ability of osmoprotectants (glycine-betaine, proline) to restore the ability to solubilize phosphate at high salt concentrations. However, these strains do not seem to accumulate these types of osmoprotectants.

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This study measured the relationship between organizational citizenship behavior and job satisfaction among physiotherapists located in Karachi hospitals of Pakistan. Further investigated how the variables affected by gender and educational status of physiotherapists. The survey was conducted to collect the data from respondents by adopting the tools of JSS and OCB-checklist. SPSS 21.0 was used for analyzing the data. Pearson correlation and independent sample t-test were applied for association and comparing means of groups. Results revealed that there is positive statistically significant relationship between organizational citizenship behavior with job satisfaction level of physiotherapists. Level of job satisfaction showed not statistically difference with educational level and gender types of physiotherapists. There is also no statistically significant difference

BACKGROUND Pregnancy is the ideal time for positive lifestyle modifications, including consuming more healthy diet and increasing physical activity. Importance of exercise is supported by the increasing evidence for individual health but unfortunately women are not much aware about the benefits and importance of exercises. OBJECTIVE To evaluate how much the pregnant patients coming in gynecological OPD of DOW college clinic, Karachi know about gynecological rehabilitation in their pregnancy period. Moreover, the study will analyze the knowledge level of patients regarding rehab importance during pregnancy. METHODS AND MATERIALS A cross-sectional study design will be conducted to carry out the study. 158 participants were selected through convenient sampling technique from DOW university hospital, Karachi and the data will be collected by a self-structured questionnaire. DATA ANALYSIS SPSS version 22 will be used for the purpose of statistical analysis. Mean and standard deviation were calculated for all quantitative variables like age. Frequency and percentages were calculated for categorical variables like residence, educational status. RESULTS On the basis of gravida, patients of primi-gravida were 38(24.1%) and para-gravida 120(75.9%). 63.3% patients were unaware about physiotherapy services during pregnancy, 90.5% of patients didn’t know about kegal exercises, 56.3% of patients were unaware that weak pelvic floor muscles (PFMs) can cause urinary incontinence. CONCLUSION A majority of pregnant patients were participated and demonstrated in inadequate knowledge about gynecological rehabilitation in pregnancy. However, the patients who had awareness of gynecological rehabilitation were in minority. Information about the exercises during pregnancy considerably influences the approach towards exercises in pregnancy. KEYWORDS Gynecological Rehabilitation; Pregnancy; Exercises; Pelvic floor; Urinary Incontinence; Primi – Gravida; Pregnancy Rehabilitation