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MILK PRODUCER'S AWARENESS ON ECO-HEALTH PRACTICES IN DAIRY FARMING: A STUDY IN ANDHRA PRADESH

The present study was conducted in three different regions of Andhra Pradesh state and one district from each reason was selected purposively. 120 milk producers were randomly selected i.e 20 from rural and 20 from urban area of each district comprising 40 from each district with the help of interview schedule. There is a significant (P<0.01) association between independent variables like age, gender, educational qualification, main occupation, land holding, mass media exposure, extension contact, information seeking behavior, economic orientation, scientific orientation, management orientation with awareness of milk producers on Eco-Health practices. The present study highlights the awareness level of milk producers about Eco-Health practices in dairy farming and the importance of personal, socio-economic, communication and psychological profile for executing the any programmes related to dairy sector for environmental safety, product safety and public health.
OCT-Guided Surgery for Gliomas: Current Concept and Future Perspectives

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) has been recently suggested as a promising method to obtain in vivo and real-time high-resolution images of tissue structure in brain tumor surgery. This review focuses on the basics of OCT imaging, types of OCT images and currently suggested OCT scanner devices and the results of their application in neurosurgery. OCT can assist in achieving intraoperative precision identification of tumor infiltration within surrounding brain parenchyma by using qualitative or quantitative OCT image analysis of scanned tissue. OCT is able to identify tumorous tissue and blood vessels detection during stereotactic biopsy procedures. The combination of OCT with traditional imaging such as MRI, ultrasound and 5-ALA fluorescence has the potential to increase the safety and accuracy of the resection. OCT can improve the extent of resection by offering the direct visualization of tumor with cellular resolution when using microscopic OCT contact probes. The theranostic implementation of OCT as a part of intelligent optical diagnosis and automated lesion localization and ablation could achieve high precision, automation and intelligence in brain tumor surgery. We present this review for the increase of knowledge and formation of critical opinion in the field of OCT implementation in brain tumor surgery.
Effect of Fenugreek Seeds in Maternal Diet on Some Features of Newborn Pups in Albino Mice

Introduction: Fenugreek seeds have got interest of researchers for their positive effects on laboratory animals and human being, including their effects on reproductive system. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of 5% raw fenugreek seed and its boiled aqueous extract containing diet on adult female mice, for 2 weeks before mating, to evaluate fertility, and some features of newborn pups. Materials and Methods: A total of 90 adult female mice randomly and equally were divided into three groups. Group I: Control, Group II: Female mice treated with 5% raw fenugreek seed containing diet, and Group III: Female mice treated with boiled aqueous extract of 5% fenugreek seed containing diet. The animals were treated daily for 2 weeks before mating. Some of them were mated with normal males, while the others were used for uterus study. The following parameters were evaluated: Fertility of adult female mice; body weight (BW); uterus weight; uterus sections; litter size; sex ratio; live and dead pups; and pup BW. Results: There was non-significant change in litter size and sex ratio; live and dead pups; adult female BW; and uterus weight. While wet and dry weight of pups, were significantly increased. Histological sections in uterus showed multilayering in endometrial glands of both the experimental groups. No differences were observed between fenugreek treated groups. Conclusion: Both forms of fenugreek seed (raw and aqueous extract) induced significant increase in pup weight; possibly are due to multilayering in endometrial glands of uterus.
Elasto-plastic Analysis of Footing Structure by the Stiffness Method with Subgrade Structure Interaction

Analysis of footing founded on subgrade should take the compatibility of the settlements of the footing structure and that of the subgrade into account. By the conventional approach – the ‘Winkler’s spring’ method which is popularly employed in Hong Kong and other countries, the subgrade reaction is modelled by isolated springs without interaction among themselves through the subgrade. This assumption actually contradicts the theory of elasticity as well as the continuum mechanism. Various researches have therefore been conducted to establish relations among the springs so as to simulate their ‘interactions’. However, these approaches were often approximate ones and may require calibration against results of exact analysis. In this paper, a refined analysis is formulated where the relations between loads and settlements of subgrade are based on the Boussinesq or Mindlin equations for elastic subgrade which, though originally used to solve settlement of semi infinite elastic subgrade, can be extended to analyse subgrade of layered and finite depths. The approach is more reasonable than that based on the ‘Winkler’s spring’ and other refined approaches as it takes into account the ‘subgrade structure interaction’ without arbitrary assumption. By the approach, the settlements of the footing structure and the subgrade become fully compatible. In addition, the stresses at the edges of the foundation can be very high (especially when the footing structure is comparatively rigid) which turns the behavior of the subgrade from elastic to plastic, and effects on the settlements and stress distributions due to partial yielding of the subgrade are also explored. Method of analysis for the partial plastic behavior is discussed with illustration by worked examples. Finally, design based on analysis by the proposed method is compared with that of the constant ‘Winkler’s spring’ by an illustrative example, demonstrating that design by the former is also a more economical solution for design.
Maternal and perinatal outcomes in pregnancy associated with placenta previa

Background: Placenta previa is associated with increased maternal and perinatal complications like malpresentation, premature labor, higher rates of caesarean section, peripartum hysterectomies, postpartum hemorrhage, sepsis, shock and retained placenta and even death. Antepartum haemorrhage may frequently result in low birth weight babies, preterm labour or repeated small events of haemorrhage causing chronic placental insufficiency and foetal growth retardation or intrauterine fetal death.Methods: This was a prospective study conducted in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology, SMGS, hospital, Jammu over a period of 1 year. All admitted cases of placenta previa were included in the study.Results: The total numbers of deliveries in one our hospital were 18567 during the study period. 364 patients admitted with antepartum heamorrhage so the incidence of APH in our hospital was 1.96%. 157 cases out of 346 were of placenta previa. It was observed that placenta previa cases were highest in the maternal age group of 26-30 yrs, i.e. 55.42%, 71.97% were multigravidae and those with prior caesarean section. 15.92 % had undergone peripartum hysterectomy due to massive PPH. The percentage of perinatal death was 18.23% and the main cause was prematurity.Conclusions: Based upon observation made during this study, it is concluded that placenta previa is a serious condition with significant maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Improvements in management of placenta previa have helped in improving neonatal survival and reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.
BODY IMAGE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Objective: To find out the relationship between body image and psychological distress among university students. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 250 participants enrolled from universities of Islamabad with age range of 18 to 25 years. Two scales; Body Image Concern Inventory (BICI) and Kessler’s Psychological Distress Scale (K-10) were used to measure the variables. Data was entered and analyzed by SPSS version 21. Results: The findings indicated that there was significant positive correlation (r=0.63**) between body image concern and psychological distress. Further, male students showed higher concern as compared to female students (t (248) =2.45, p < . 01). Regression analysis indicated the value of R2 that was 40 % of the total variability in psychological distress that was explained by body image concern. Conclusion: The study concluded a significant positive correlation between body image concern and psychological distress. In addition, male students were more concerning than the female students.
Evaluation of Different Techniques, including Modified Atmosphere, under Vacuum Packaging, Washing, and Latilactobacillus sakei as a Bioprotective Agent, to Increase the Shelf-Life of Fresh Gutted Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) and Sea Bream (Sparus aurata) Stored at 6 ± 2 °C

Simple Summary A method of increasing the shelf life of gutted sea bass and sea bream packaged under vacuum and stored at 6 ± 2 °C (simulating supermarkets and consumer fridges) through the use of bioprotective starter cultures was studied. An increase in the shelf life up until 14 days was observed by washing the gutted fish in water supplemented with a culture of Latilactobacillus sakei and dextrose (0.1%). L. sakei reduced the growth of specific spoilage microorganisms and consequently reduced the production of total volatile nitrogen and oxidized compounds. Abstract Fish meat is very perishable because of indigenous and microbial enzymes, which determine spoilage and shelf life. The deterioration processes, which lead to an important, sequential, and progressive modification of the initial state of freshness, are fast and depend on rearing, harvesting, slaughtering, handling, and storage conditions. Usually, the shelf life of gutted fish stored at 4 ± 2 °C under vacuum packaging (VP—1.0 bar) and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP, 70% N2, <1% O2, 30% CO2) is approximately 9 days. The aim of this work was to improve the shelf life and preserve the microbiological and sensory quality of farmed gutted sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) and sea bream (Sparus aurata) using different methods, including VP, MAP, and bioprotective culture containing Latilactobacillus sakei, until 12–14 days. Microbiological, physicochemical, and sensory quality indices were monitored to confirm the effectiveness of biopreservation on product quality during proper refrigeration (4 ± 2 °C) or abuse (6 ± 2 °C, simulating supermarkets and consumer fridges) storage period. Considering the quality indexes represented by Enterobacteriaceae, total volatile nitrogen (TVB-N), and malonaldehyde concentrations (TBARS) and the sensorial analysis, the VP samples were more acceptable than the MAP fish, even though the shelf-life of the VP and MAP fish was similar at about 12 days. The second phase of the work was to evaluate the shelf-life of both VP fish stored at 6 ± 2 °C, which simulates the normal abuse temperature of supermarkets or consumer fridges. Data confirmed the previous results and demonstrated, despite the abuse temperature of storage, a shelf-life of about 12 days. Finally, the third phase consisted of prolonging the shelf life until 14 days of storage at 6 ± 2 °C by washing the gutted sea bass and sea bream in a suspension of bioprotective starter (7 log CFU/mL) with or without the addition of dextrose (0.1%) and by VP packaging. The bioprotective culture reduced the growth of spoilage microorganisms. Consequently, the total volatile nitrogen (TVB-N) concentration in both fish species was low (<35 mg N/100 g). Nonprofessional and untrained evaluators confirmed the acceptability of the inoculated samples by sensorial analysis.
Thin-film lubrication nano-rheology via molecular dynamics

Abstract There are many curious phenomena when very thin lubricant films interact with sliding surfaces. It is difficult to do experiments on these nano-thickness films, and here we describe the use of non-equilibrium molecular dynamics (MD) to investigate friction in alkane lubricant layers. The pronounced increase of viscosity in layers of thickness seven molecules and less enables an increased load capacity to be sustained in such films. We also demonstrate the existence of a newly-discovered low-friction regime.
Effect of UV-C Irradiation on the Shelf Life of Fresh-Cut Potato and Its Sensory Properties after Cooking

SUMMARY Research background Potato tissue is damaged during fresh-cut production, which makes fresh-cut potato susceptible to the quality loss and microbiological spoilage. At the same time, such products are desirable due to their convenience; however, they are extremely sensitive and have short shelf life. The main challenge of the fresh-cut potato industry is to find possibilities to overcome these drawbacks. UV-C treatment, known for its antibacterial activity, is a promising technique and it shows a potential to improve shelf life of fresh-cut potato products. Experimental approach The influence of the UV-C treatment on the safety and quality, as well as sensory traits of fresh-cut potato (Solanum tuberosum L. cv. Birgit) during storage was examined. For this purpose, 0-, 3-, 5- and 10-min UV-C irradiation was applied on vacuum-packed potato slices pretreated with sodium ascorbate solution. During 23 days of storage at (6±1) °C, microbiological, physicochemical and sensory properties of raw samples were monitored, along with sensory properties of boiled and fried fresh-cut potatoes. Results and conclusions The 5- and 10-min UV-C treatments significantly reduced microbial growth, increased total solids and lightness (L*), and positively affected odour and firmness of raw potatoes. Cooked UV-C-treated samples were described with more pronounced characteristic potato odour and taste. Overall, UV-C-treated fresh-cut potato retained its good quality and sensory traits up to 15 days at (6±1) °C. Novelty and scientific contribution To the best of our knowledge, this is the first scientific article dealing with the effect of UV-C light on durability (safety, quality and sensory traits) of fresh-cut potato cv. Birgit and its suitability for boiling and frying. In general, UV-C treatment is a known antimicrobial technique, but its application on fresh-cut potato is poorly explored. Results confirmed that vacuum-packed fresh-cut potato treated only with UV-C and sodium ascorbate as anti-browning agent, without the addition of chemical preservatives, had twofold longer shelf-life at (6±1) °C than the fresh-cut potato not treated with UV-C. Fresh-cut potato treated with UV-C retained good overall quality and sensory properties either raw, boiled or fried. Results of this study could also be useful for producers in terms of potential UV-C application as a strategy for prolonging the shelf-life of fresh-cut potato.
Modelling the Electricity and Natural Gas Sectors for the Future Grid: Developing Co-Optimisation Platforms for Market Redesign

This report provides detail on the modelling and scenario frameworks for the economic analysis of the Future Grid. These frameworks and modelling platforms have been constructed to support the Future Grid Cluster in examining policy and market issues which will affect the electricity and natural gas markets in Australia. Initially we provide an overview of the co-optimisation and expansion of transmission networks and electricity generation for the future grid. In this section we outline not only the key mechanisms and analyses required, but also how we have and will continue to collaborate with the other projects within the Future Grid Cluster. In section 3 we provide an extensive analysis of the electricity market modelling platform PLEXOS. This section will outline, not only the mechanistic components of modelling electricity markets, but also some of the assumptions which are required to examine issues such as generation investment under uncertainty. The following section is a discussion of the natural gas modelling platform ATESHGAH. This model has been in construction for several years prior to the commencement of the Future Grid Cluster and represents a significant shift in gas market modelling methodology for Australia, compared to previous approaches. This model is capable of examining multiple issues associated with policy, market, economic, and physical aspects of gas production, transmission, sale and liquefied natural gas (LNG) export simultaneously. We have used this model to examine how Australia’s eastern gas market could be affected by the commencement of LNG exports from Curtis Island in 2015/16. In the remaining section, we present the scenario modelling framework as an overview and present some initial results for Scenario 1: Set and Forget. These results represent the first set of simulations and should thus be viewed as an initial attempt to undertake the large search space that the four scenarios evaluated in the Future Grid Forum encompass.
Repolarization of Unbalanced Macrophages: Unmet Medical Need in Chronic Inflammation and Cancer

Monocytes and their tissue counterpart macrophages (MP) constitute the front line of the immune system. Indeed, they are able to rapidly and efficiently detect both external and internal danger signals, thereby activating the immune system to eradicate the disturbing biological, chemical, or physical agents. They are also in charge of the control of the immune response and account for the repair of the damaged tissues, eventually restoring tissue homeostasis. The balance between these dual activities must be thoroughly controlled in space and time. Any sustained unbalanced response of MP leads to pathological disorders, such as chronic inflammation, or favors cancer development and progression. In this review, we take advantage of our expertise in chronic inflammation, especially in rheumatoid arthritis, and in cancer, to highlight the pivotal role of MP in the physiopathology of these disorders and to emphasize the repolarization of unbalanced MP as a promising therapeutic strategy to control these diseases.
Modelling and performance analysis of advanced combined co-phase traction power supply system in electrified railway

An advanced combined co-phase traction power supply system is proposed by combining a single-phase traction transformer and an active power flow controller (PFC) in an electrified railway. In the new system, the power quality problems caused by single-phase traction load are solved in the grid side and continuous power can be provided to electric trains without neutral sections in the traction side. The mathematic model of the new system is built by power transformation analysis. The compensation currents of the PFC are calculated based on the power balance principle. According to the power quality standard in China, the optimised partial compensation algorithm is presented to replace the existing full compensation one. Moreover, the capacity of the PFC adopting the proposed algorithm is much less than those in the previous studies with the same outcome. The validity of the compensation algorithm and the control method are demonstrated by the simulation results and the effectiveness of the proposed system is verified by the case studies.
Identification of the missing links in parasite–host networks using the dark diversity concept: a case study with two taxonomic groups of ectoparasitic arthropods and small mammalian hosts

Dark diversity (DD) is represented by species that may potentially inhabit a locality but are absent. We applied this approach to identify missing species and links in the interaction networks of fleas and gamasid mites with small mammals and asked (a) which factors affect host, parasite or interaction (= link) DD and (b) whether the probability of an interaction to be missing is associated with the host and/or the parasite traits. The DD of both parasite taxa increased with an increase in host DD. The DD of interactions increased with an increase in the DD of the respective parasite taxon. The quantity of missing flea–host links was affected by environment, whereas that of mite–host links was affected by host DD. The values of the probability of an interaction to belong to DD were similar (= repeatable) within host and flea, but not mite, species. The probability of a flea–host and a mite–host interaction to be missing was higher if social hosts that possessed complex shelter, had low population densities but large geographic ranges. The probability of a flea–host interaction to be missing was higher if a flea species was not abundant and preferred to spend most of its life on either the body or nest of its host but not both. In conclusion, we propose a relatively simple way to apply the dark diversity concept to assess the quantity of missing links in parasite–host networks, to identify these links, and to relate the probability of a link to be missing with parasite and/or host traits.
How and Why Patients Adhere to a Prescribed Cardiac Rehabilitation Program: A Longitudinal Phenomenological Study of Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome

Background. Adherence to cardiac rehabilitation remains a challenge despite established evidence that engaging in regular exercise is a strong preventive measure to experiencing a second cardiac event. A recent study found a six-month cardiac rehabilitation program to be effective for facilitating regular exercise behavior among patients diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome. The purpose of this study was to conduct a phenomenological investigation using Colaizzi’s descriptive technique to understand mechanisms responsible for behavior change. Methods. Data were collected and analyzed among patients with acute coronary syndrome at a cardiac rehabilitation using semi-structured interviews that were conducted over the phone across three months. Conclusion. Thematic analysis of 15 semi-structured interviews resulted in 124 statements that were analyzed. The data yielded seven themes that included “motivation to follow prescribed exercise program”, “volitional decision”, “capability of performing exercise”, “connectedness to peers”, “planning”, “habit formation”, and “adopting healthy behaviors beyond exercise”. The emerged themes align with construct definitions of the self-determination theory, which include the three psychological needs (autonomy, competence, and relatedness), in addition to autonomous motivation, which represents internally driven reasons to participate in exercise. Planning and habit formation themes support contemporary research that identifies these constructs responsible for behavioral maintenance. While these themes help explain exercise participation, the final theme, adopting healthy behaviors beyond exercise, reflects the impact of the program on having a change towards a healthier lifestyle. The findings highlight the complexity of exercise behavior, and that long-term participation is likely explained by amalgamating the self-determination theory.