bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluate the fresh and Post Thawing Quality of Holstein Friesian Bull semen
Authors: Jamal Mehmood shah  , Hameed Tahir , Farhat abbas Bokhari  , Gul zaman
Published: May 2020

TThe   study   was  carried   out   during the yearr  2017   to   determine   the   fresh   and   post-thaw   quality   of   four   Holstein   Friesian   bulls.   Semen   samples   were   examined   for ejaculate   volume,   pH,   mass   activity,   sperm   concentration   and   sperm   motility and   sperm   membrane   integrity   (HOST).   The   ejaculated   semen   volume   of   Holstein   Friesian   bulls   was   in   the   range   of   6-8ml   and   differences   in   ejaculates   were   significant   (P<0.01).   The   volume   was   significantly   (P<0.05)   higher   (7.75ml)   when   collected   on   5th   July,   slightly   decrease   in   volume   (7.25ml)   when   collected   on   12th   May   and   26th   July.   Semen   pH   was   higher   (6.65)   for   26th   July   ejaculation   and   lowest (6.55ml)   for   24th   May   ejaculation.   The   results   indicated   that   the   semen   of   Holstein   Friesian   bulls   did   not   have   considerable   variation   in   pH   during   May   –   July.   Most   of   the   semen   samples   were   creamy   white and   yellow   in   colour,   while   few   samples   were   milky   white   and   watery.   Mass   activity   score   of   semen   samples   indicated   vigorous   movement with   moderate rapid   waves   and   eddies.   The   sperm   motility   of   fresh   vs   post-thaw   semen   was   obtained   72.80   vs   48.75   percent   (12th   May),   75.00   vs   48.75   percent   (24th   May),   76.25   vs   55.00   percent   (2nd   June),   73.75   vs   52.50   percent   (21st   June),   75.00   vs   56.25   (5th   July)   and   75.00   vs   50.00   percent   (26th   July).   In   case   of   post-thaw   semen,   highest   sperm   motility   of   56.25   percent   was   recorded   in   semen   ejaculated   on   5th   July,   while   lowest   post-thaw   sperm   motility   of   48.75   percent   was   observed   in   semen   ejaculated   on   12th   May   and   24th   May.   Highest   sperm   concentration   of   1549.75x106   was   determined   in   semen   ejaculated   on   21.06.2017   and   lowest   concentration   (1259.50x106)   in   26.07.2017   collected   samples.   It   was   concluded   that   sperm   motility   was   significantly   (P<0.01)   affected   by   semen   types   (fresh   and   post-thaw),   while   sperm   concentration   was   also   significantly   (P<0.01)   affected   by   ejaculation   date   and   bulls.   The   membrane   integrity   (HOST)   of   the   pooled   data   on   fresh   semen   samples   over   a   period   of   three   months   was   58.37   percent   against   post-thaw   membrane   integrity   of   44.79   percent.
Effects of Environmental Pollution on Changes in Blood Biochemical Parameters
Authors: Muhammad Ibrahim  , Sehrish Noor  , Yasmeen Lashari  , Sabeena Rizwan  , Abdul Rehman  , Farooq Shahzad
Published: May 2020

Abstract

 

A metabolic marker in the blood of individuals exposed to air pollution is plausible as some environmental pollutants have been observed to enter the blood stream directly from lungs. The main objective of the current review is to find out changes in biochemical parameters of human blood as a result of environmental pollution. Spatio temporal models involving measurement of  Air Quality Index were accommodating to find out the results of development of an aggregate air quality index. Results depicted that mean values of RBC and hemoglobin concentration in blood of exposed children were significantly different from those of non-exposed group. Air pollution may adversely affect children's erythrocytes, particularly PM10 have a significant negative relationship with hemoglobin and RBC numbers while a positive significant relationship with WBC and platelet count. Higher concentrations of air pollutants exposed to pregnant women significantly higher the incidence of pregnancy anemia’s. A strong dose-response relationship was confirmed for both contaminants. It is difficult to establish a causal relationship between specific environmental exposures and complicated multifactorial health outcomes, the application of non-targeted metabolite profiling to assess the effect of air pollution on blood metabolite. Therefore in the present study the main emphasis has been made on the effects of various polluted environment contaminants, their biochemical effects on the composition of blood and various associated disease.
Status of Animal Health with Emphasis of Blue Tongue Virus Disease in Kalat Region, Balochistan
Authors: Shafiq Ahmed  , Muhammad Shafee  , Abdul Razzaq  , Muhammad Rahim Niazi  , Abdul Wahid
Published: May 2020

Bluetongue is non contagious vector borne viral disease of small ruminants. It transmits by biting of culicoids midges and causes severe economic losses to animal owner in term of high morbidity, decreased production and impaired reproduction. Balochistan, being largest province of the country have scattered population in far remote areas. About 70% of the provincial population rely upon livestock rearing for their livelihood. Kalat is largest division of the province that stretches from Kalat city upto Lasbella including Khuzdar, Kharan and Awaran. It is located on main RCD route that will ultimately boost the animal marketing and their easy access to main market. Although different vaccines are practiced throughout the province but no such vaccine is available against BTV in the country. That’s why animals are facing problems of some undiagnosed diseases. This review provides necessary information about disease in the region. It is need of the time to educate farmer and strict vigilance may be practiced for proper and timely vaccination of all animals to curtail deadliest diseases in the region.
PrimPol (Primase/Polymerase), replicating enzyme – A mini review
Authors: Amir Muhammad , Sabeera Afzal  , Ishaq Alia
Published: May 2020

Polymerases were revealed first in 1970s. Most important to the modest perception the enzyme responsible for nuclear DNA replication that was pol , for DNA repair pol and for mitochondrial DNA replication pol  DNA construction and renovation done by DNA polymerases, so directing both the constancy and discrepancy of genetic information. Replication of genome initiate with DNA template-dependent fusion of small primers of RNA. This preliminary phase in replication of DNA demarcated as de novo primer synthesis which is catalyzed by specified polymerases known as primases. Sixteen diverse DNA-synthesizing enzymes about human perspective are devoted to replication, reparation, mutilation lenience, and inconsistency of nuclear DNA. But in dissimilarity, merely one DNA polymerase has been called in mitochondria. It has been suggest that PrimPol is extremely acting the roles by re-priming DNA replication in mitochondria to permit an effective and appropriate way replication to be accomplished. Investigations from a numeral of test site have significantly amplified our appreciative of the role, recruitment and regulation of the enzyme during DNA replication. Though, we are simply just start to increase in value the versatile roles that play PrimPol in eukaryote.
Studi Penggunaan Semikonverter AC-DC Untuk Mengatur Kecepatan Motor DC
Authors: Hadiyansyah  , Atmam  , Setiawan David
Published: May 2020

Sumber tegangan arus searah memiliki peranan penting dalam pengoperasian peralatan elektronik yang berfungsi sebagai catu daya. Catu daya tersebut berupa sumber bolak-balik atau yang dikenal dengan AC (Alternating Current). Kemudian dalam hal ini sumber AC tersebut disearahkan dengan komponen rectifier. Komponen rectifier dibagi menjadi  dua jenis di antaranya penyearah tidak terkontrol dan penyearah terkontrol, untuk mendapatkan tegangan output yang berubah-ubah dari penyearah tidak terkontrol dengan merubah tegangan sumber AC masukan menggunakan AC Voltage Regulator, sedangkan menggunakan penyearah terkontrol untuk mendapatkan tegangan DC yang dapat dirubah-rubah cukup dengan mengontrol sudut penyalaan α dalam keadaan tegangan masukan konstan. Dengan menggunakan motor DC magnet permanen yang mana flux magnet dalam keadaan konstan, untuk mengatur kecepatan dari motor DC magnet permanen yaitu dengan mengatur tegangan terminal, untuk mengatur tegangan terminal dari motor DC tersebut menggunakan rangkaian semikonverter dengan merubah sudut α untuk mendapatkan putaran yang diinginkan. Hasil yang diperoleh dari sudut α 105o dengan Vs konstan, Vdc bernilai 71,2367 Volt, Vrms 121,57 Volt dan memiliki arus sebesar 0,03 Amp, semakin besar sudut penyalaan semakin kecil arus output yang diperoleh. Ketika motor DC dibebani, arus naik menjadi 0,047 Amp, sehingga  kecepatan  motor menjadi 3436,13 rpm.

Kata kunci : Semikonverter, kontrol, kecepatan dan motor DC
Studi Pengaruh Penguatan Medan Terhadap Tegangan Keluaran Generator Sinkron Satu Phasa
Authors: Ellony Pratama Rizki , Atmam  , Usaha Situmeang
Published: May 2020

Generator adalah suatu alat yang berfungsi mengubah energi mekanik menjadi listrik. Dibagian generator terdapat kumparan medan di rotor sehingga diberi penguatan. Pada saat diberi arus penguatan maka mengalir arus medan pada kumparan rotor dan menimbulkan fluksi medan magnet yang dihasilkan oleh kumparan stator. Sehingga tegangan induksi dan tegangan output generator yang dihasilkan oleh kumparan stator menjadi naik. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah membahas sistem penguatan medan pada arus dan tegangan generator sinkron satu phasa dan perbandingan tegangan output generator sinkron dengan beban resistif dan induktif. Dari hasil penelitian generator sinkron satu phasa tanpa beban dengan tegangan medan 22,46 Volt dan arus medan 0,90 Amper diperoleh tegangan keluaran generator sebesar 220 Volt dan saat tegangan medan 9,15 Volt dan arus medan 0,32 Amper diperoleh tegangan keluaran generator sebesar 100 Volt. Selanjutnya generator berbeban resistif dengan arus medan 1,08 Amper diperoleh tegangan output generator sebesar 220 Volt, arus medan 0,39 Amper tegangan output generator 100 Volt selanjutnya generator beban induktif dengan arus medan 1,13 Amper tegangan output sebesar 220 Volt, Arus medan 0,43 Amper tegangan output 100 Volt.

                                                                          

Kata kunci : Generator Sinkron Satu Phasa, Penguatan, Tegangan
La política regional:
Authors: Ortega Carpio María Luz , Caldentey del Pozo Pedro
Published: May 2020

La Unión Europea se ha ido construyendo paso a paso, la evolución de la política regional pone de manifiesto este proceso. El presente artículo trata de analizar cómo se han ido produciendo estos cambios en objetivos, diseño y aplicación. Cambios que han permitido hacer de una política subsidiaria de la Unión Europea, como era la política regional, uno de sus principales baluartes en el proceso de integración europea.
Miedo del trabajador y derecho social
Authors: Marzal Fuentes Antonio
Published: May 2020

En este ensayo en cierto modo provocador, el autor ilustra la evolución del derecho del trabajo siguiendo el hilo conductor de los «miedos» de los trabajadores a lo largo de las últimas décadas de la historia de España. En el mismo se afirma la actual tendencia del derecho del trabajo consiste en pasar de ser un instrumento de protección del trabajador y del débil a un derecho administrativo de empresa. El autor parte del convencimiento de que el derecho laboral, por sí mismo, ni crea ni destruye empleo. Y sin embargo hoy parece que se le exige al derecho del trabajo resultados económicos, sobre todo la creación y promoción de empleo. Precisamente en una obra dirigida por el autor («dialéctica empleo-desempleo y derecho social»), que recensionamos en nuestra Revista no hace mucho (nº 212, octubre-diciembre 1998, p. 587 ss.), se reflexiona con mayor extensión y profundidad sobre esta cuestión.
Reseñas
Authors: Trechera Herreros José Luis , Gorosquieta Reyes Javier , Camacho Laraña Ildefonso
Published: May 2020

Reseñas de las obras de:
 MO SUNG, J. (1999), Deseo, mercado y religión, Sal Terrae, Santander, 143 págs.
PRIETO URSÚA, M. (1999), Para comprender la adicción al juego, Desclée de Brouwer, Bilbao, 122 págs.
SOROS, G. (1999), La Crisis del Capitalismo Global. La sociedad abierta en peligro, Debate, Madrid, 277 págs.
MORALES GUTIÉRREZ, A. C. (1998), Ética y negocios. Casos para el análisis ético, Publicaciones ETEA – Algaida, Córdoba, 255 págs.
El gran reto de África
Authors: Rul-lán Buades Gaspar
Published: May 2020

En el acto de fin de carrera, y como despedida a sus alumnos, el profesor Rul–lán les invita a fijar su atención en la situación de África. Para ello dibuja un cuadro resumido de las sombras y las luces del «continente olvidado», poniendo especial énfasis en las tres esclavitudes que han sufrido sus habitantes: humana, colonial y económica. Concluye con un breve llamamiento a la cooperación, sobre todo en el campo de la formación.
Reseñas
Authors: Acebedo Francisco , Theotonio Cáceres, S.I. Vicente
Published: May 2020

Reseñas de las obras:
GOROSQUIETA, J. (1999), Ética de la Empresa. Teoría y casos Prácticos, 2ª Edición revisada y notablemente ampliada, Ediciones Mensajero, Bilbao, 439 págs.
AUTORES VARIOS (1999), Ética del marketing, Unión Editorial, Madrid, 423 págs.
MARDONES, J. (1999), Síntomas de un retorno. La religión en el pensamiento actual, Sal Terrae, Santander, 199 págs.
Relaciones entre las ONGD del Norte y las ONGD del Sur
Authors: Recolons Marcos
Published: May 2020

Desde su privilegiada atalaya boliviana, el autor analiza los problemas más frecuentes que se presentan en las relaciones entre ONGD del Norte y del Sur. Aboga, entre otras cosas, por un compromiso estable entre ambas.
"Los inmigrantes irregulares en España. La vida por un sueño" (Recensión)
Authors: Camacho Laraña Ildefonso
Published: May 2020

Recensión de la obra de: RUIZ OLABUÉNAGA, J. I.; RUIZ VIEYTEZ, E. J.; VICENTE TORRADO, T. L. (1999) Los inmigrantes irregulares en España. La vida por un sueño, Universidad de Deusto, Bilbao, 343 págs.
"La propuesta social de la Iglesia" (Recensión)
Authors: Camacho Laraña Ildefonso
Published: May 2020

Recensión de la obra de: SORGE, B. (1999), La propuesta social de la Iglesia, BAC, Madrid, 272 págs.
"El Parlamento de Andalucía: Claves de un proceso institucional" (Recensión)
Authors: Jiménez Escobar Julio
Published: May 2020

Recensión de la obra de: PORRAS NADALES, A.J. (Dir.) (1998), El Parlamento de Andalucía: Claves de un proceso institucional, Parlamento de Andalucía, Sevilla, 302 págs.
Reseñas
Authors: Godoy López Luis , Romero Rodríguez José Juan , Jiménez Escobar Julio
Published: May 2020

Reseñas de las obras de: 
MARZAL A. (1999), Derechos Humanos del migrante, de la mujer en el Islam, de la injerencia internacional y complejidad del sujeto, J.M. Bosch Editor y ESADE, Barcelona.
MAYOR ZARAGOZA, F. (1999), Los nudos gordianos, Galaxia Gutemberg. Círculo de Lectores, Barcelona, 200 págs.
PEDREIRA MENÉNDEZ, J. (1998), Régimen tributario de las fundaciones en la Ley 30/1994: condiciones para su obtención, Aranzadi, Pamplona, 150 págs.
LUIS DÍAZ MONASTERIO–GUREN, F. de, y LUIS VIILLOTA, I. de (1999), Régimen fiscal de la Iglesia Católica, Aranzadi, Pamplona, 238 págs.
"España en la Unión Europea. Más allá del Euro" (Recensión)
Authors: Sotomayor Reina Carlos Álvarez de
Published: May 2020

Recensión de la obra: ROMERO, J.J. y RODERO, A. (Directores) (1999), España en la Unión Europea. Más allá del Euro, Publicaciones ETEA, Colección Monografías, Córdoba, 442 págs.
"Catolicismo y demografía. Iglesia, población mundial, control de natalidad" (Recensión)
Authors: Camacho Laraña, S.I. Ildefonso
Published: May 2020

Recensión de la obra: VALETTE, R. (1999), Catolicismo y demografía. Iglesia, población mundial, control de natalidad, Mensajero, Bilbao, 218 págs.
Globalización integradora vs. Globalización excluyente
Authors: Redacción Consejo de
Published: May 2020

Este artículo editorial parte de un intento de clarificación conceptual de la globalización; se trata de un concepto polisémico, necesitado de clarificación y en el que es preciso distinguir matices diferentes. Se dedica un apartado específico a la relación entre globalización y liberalización de los mercados a escala mundial. A continuación se aborda una valoración ética de este complejo fenómeno y se proponen algunas medidas para intentar “gestionar” la globalización introduciendo en el proceso criterios racionales y de equidad. Los autores concluyen afirmando que es necesario someterla a control para que no conduzca a la exclusión sino a la integración; ello implica promover proyectos de intervención global que garanticen un trato preferencial a los “perdedores” de la globalización.
La cuestión agroalimentaria en las economías petroleras:
Authors: Morales Espinoza Agustín
Published: May 2020

Venezuela es un país que ilustra a la perfección la problemática de las economías que disponen del “oro negro” y que suelen caer en la tentación de apostar para su desarrollo de forma exclusiva en los beneficios petroleros, descuidando la promoción de la producción agraria nacional al amparo de la aparente “seguridad” que les proporcionan sus abundantes divisas para adquirir alimentos en el mercado mundial. Independientemente de otras consideraciones, esa clase de políticas frena el desarrollo agrario y rural, compromete la propia seguridad alimentaria de los países que las adoptan y se manifiestan sumamente frágiles cuando a las épocas de “vacas gordas” suceden (erráticamente) etapas de bajadas considerables de los precios del petróleo. Por tratarse de una colaboración relativamente especializada, los lectores no familiarizados con la economía agraria quizás puedan pasar directamente del apartado 2 del artículo al 4.
Percepción y tipología del trabajo de los menores: un acercamiento cualitativo al caso de Andalucía
Authors: Serrano del Corral Rafael
Published: May 2020

El trabajo infantil ha sido en los últimos años objeto de preocupación social. Sin embargo en España en general, y en la comunidad andaluza en particular, existen pocos estudios fiables sobre el mismo. En este artículo el autor presenta algunos de los resultados del estudio cualitativo “El trabajo de los menores en Andalucía” realizado en el marco del Instituto de Estudios Sociales Avanzados de Andalucía (IESA–Córdoba) del Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC). Según esta investigación sociológica, los dos factores que la sociedad andaluza actual considera más unánimemente como fundamentales para valorar si el trabajo que realiza un menor es digno de considerarse explotación o no, son la edad y la asistencia del menor a la escuela.
"Los orígenes de la intervención estatal en los problemas sociales" (Recensión)
Authors: Castón Boyer Pedro
Published: May 2020

Recensión de la obra: HERRERA GÓMEZ, M. (1999), Los orígenes de la intervención estatal en los problemas sociales, Madrid, Escuela Libre Editorial, 681 págs.
Reseñas
Authors: Camacho Laraña, S.I. Ildefonso , Caldentey del Pozo Pedro , Prieto Martínez Fernando , Rul–lán Buades Gaspar
Published: May 2020

Reseñas de las obras:

SÁNCHEZ VIDAL, A. (1999), Ética de La intevención social, Barcelona, Paidós, 212 págs.

SEMINARIO DE INVESTIGACIONES PARA LA PAZ, (2000), Asia: escenario de los desequilibrios mundiales, Zaragoza, Diputación General de Aragón, 382 págs.

GUERRERO SALOM, E. (2000), Crisis y cambios en las relaciones Parlamento–Gobierno (1993–1996), Madrid, Tecnos, 348 págs.

ZÉMAN, Z. Y HARSÁNYI, L. (2000), Caught in the Net in Hungary and Eastern Europe: Partnership in Local Welfare Policy (Cogidos en la Red. Hungría y la Europa del Este. Participación en la Política Local de Servicios Sociales), Budapest, Instituto de Sociología de la Academia Húngara de Ciencias, 325 págs.
Tres tareas de fondo ante los problemas de la justicia hoy:
Authors: Camacho Laraña Ildefonso
Published: May 2020

En su comentario a la ponencia anterior, el autor pretende poner de relieve algunos elementos implícitos que se hallan en el fondo de los problemas de gran envergadura planteados por Luis de Sebastián. Se plantean en esta reflexión tres a modo de tareas, que ayuden a superar cualquier sensación de impotencia: comprender la globalización (como “presencia del mundo entero en nuestras vidas”) en toda su extensión, vivir como creyentes la tensión de ser a la vez ciudadanos y forasteros en este mundo, apostar por la solidaridad como clave de un sistema nuevo de valores.
Carta abierta a los miembros, socios, colaboradores y amigos de “Manos Unidas”
Authors: Omella Omella Juan José , Asenjo Pelegrina Juan José
Published: May 2020

Como recordarán nuestros lectores, dedicamos el artículo editorial del número anterior de la Revista a la crisis de Manos Unidas. Con este motivo, el Secretario de la Conferencia Episcopal Española nos hizo llegar el 15 de noviembre pasado la carta abierta que publicamos a continuación; aportamos así la perspectiva de una parte afectada que no había sido oída con anterioridad.
Reseñas
Authors: Camacho Laraña, S.I. Ildefonso , Prieto Martínez Fernando , Ramos Lorente M ª del Mar , Rodero Franganillo Adolfo
Published: May 2020

Reseñas de las obras:

AZNAR, H. y CATALÁN, M. (2000), Códigos éticos de publicidad y marketing, Barcelona, Ariel, 160 págs.

MARTÍNEZ, A. (edit.), (2000), El Congreso de los Diputados en España: funciones y rendimiento, Madrid, Tecnos, 443 págs.

CABRA DE LUNA, M. (1998), El tercer sector y las fundaciones de España hacia el nuevo milenio. Enfoque económico, sociológico y jurídico, Madrid, Escuela Libre Editorial y Fundación ONCE, 1.207 págs.

INTERMON (2000), La realidad de la ayuda 2000–2001. Una evaluación independiente de la ayuda al desarrollo española e internacional, Barclona, INTERMON, 140 págs.
Retos desde Asia a las ONGD. Capitalismo y subalternidad
Authors: Franco Fernando
Published: May 2020

En este trabajao se analizan los cambios socioeconómicos y políticos de los últimos años que están determinando de manera directa o indirecta el papel de las Organizaciones No–Gubernamentales para el Desarrollo (ONGD) en la actualidad. Se trata, como indica el título, de una perspectiva asiática o, más específicamente, india: un contexto especialmente sensible y crítico. El autor pretende comunicar un mensaje sencillo: estamos siendo testigos de cambios de trascendencia universal que van a afectar profundamente a las ONGD y, por tanto, necesitamos realizar una nueva reflexión sobre el futuro de estas organizaciones. Un futuro que debe estar basado en una clara posición ‘política’ que denuncie las tremendas desigualdades de poder a nivel nacional e internacional. No se puede hablar tan solo de ‘proyectos’ sin hacer una clara denuncia de ‘el proyecto’ de los países más poderosos.
Analysis of Telecommunication Tower Accounting at PT. Sarana Menara Nusantara Tbk. Period 2014-2015
Authors: Anggraeny Shinta Noor , Oktavia Trisna Ayu , Sugiharto Sugiharto
Published: May 2020

This study aims to determine the accounting treatment of telecommunication tower companies, especially PT. Sarana Menara Nusantara Tbk. which recognized telecommunications towers as fixed assets in 2014 and recognized as investment properties in 2015 and the impact of their accounting for that period.This type of research is qualitative research, using interpretive descriptive methods. Data presented in descriptive form without processing with other analytical techniques. With this research, information is expected to equalize perceptions related to differences that occur regarding differences in recognition of telecommunications towers and to assist companies in evaluating performance, especially in terms of achieving earnings.
Effect of Jati Belanda Leaves Extract on Myeloperoxidase Level in Wistar Rat's Lung Induced Contusion Pulmonum
Authors: Tamzil Nia Savitri , Lusiana Evi , Oktariana Desi
Published: May 2020

Pulmonary contusions are injuries to the lung parenchyma that often result from blunt trauma to the chest wall. This injury will activate the inflammatory response which can produce the effects of oxidative stress so that eventually lung damage occurs. Several studies have identified the effects of Jati Belanda leaves extracts related to the inflammatory process and their effects as antioxidants. This research is an in vivo experimental study with a prepost-test with control group design approach that aims to determine the effectiveness of the extracts of Jati Belanda (Guazuma ulmifolia) in its protection against pulmonary alveolar cells by pretreatment pulmonary contusions. The subjects of this study were white rats (Rattus norvegicus) Wistar strain which were divided into 5 groups namely positive control, negative control, Dutch teak leaf extract 125 mg / kgBB, 250 mg / kgBB and 500 mg / kgBW. Rats were induced by dropping a weight of 400 grams as high as 50 cm. The results of the study of Jati Belanda Leaf Extract (EDJB) all doses and positive control can significantly reduce levels of myeloperoxidase expression (p <0.05). Therefore, it can be concluded that the extracts of Jati Belanda leaves (Guazuma ulmifolia) are all effective doses in reducing the expression of myeloperoxidase in pulmonary tissue of Wistar rats induced by pulmonary contusions.
Correlation Of Parenting With Delinquincy In Junior High School Students
Authors: Aini Syarifah , Rina Khairina , Maramis Margarita M
Published: May 2020

Juvenile delinquency is a serious problem in all countries. Adolescent involved in delinquency have the potential to be involved in serious criminality. Many factors are thought to be the cause of juvenile delinquency, one of which is family. Parenting is a parent's act of educating their children, especially in providing values and norms that influencing the child development, including antisocial behavior that is associated with delinquency. To analyze the relationship between parenting towards juvenile delinquency in a private junior high school students in Surabaya. An observational cross-sectional analytic study that correlate between parenting towards juvenile delinquency in a junior high school students in Surabaya. The sampling technique is cluster random sampling. To asses the parenting style used the Alabama parenting questionnaire (Parental Authoritory Questionaire). Juvenile delinquency was assessed by Self-Report Delinquincy questionnaire. It was found that 70% of the subjects involved in delinquency with 52.63% experienced authoritative mothering and 66.18% experienced authoritative fathering. There was no significant relationship between mothering towards juvenile delinquency. There was a significant relationship between fathering, especially authoritative fathering towards mild juvenile delinquency and authoritarian fathering towards moderate juvenile delinquency in private junior high school students in Surabaya.Conclusion:There is relationship between parenting and juvenile delinquency.
Relationship of Mutation of Kodon S 315 T katG Mycobaterium Tuberculosis Gene with Multidrug Resistance Tuberculosis in South Sumatera
Authors: Syafriani Diah , Pasaribu Rouly Pola , Ahmad Zen
Published: May 2020

MDR TB is a condition of M. tuberculosis that is resistant to isoniazid and rifampicin. This occurs because of certain genomic mutations in certain Mtb specific genes. Some of the genes that play a role in the INH mutation are the katG gene, the inhA gene, the ahpC gene, the ndh gene and the kasA gene. The most frequent mutation gene is the katG gene, around 50-80%, and the most mutations (64%) are found in the S 315T codon. The aim was to determine the relationship of S315T genotype in the M. tuberculosis katG gene with the incidence of Mtb resistance in MDR TB patients in South Sumatra. This type of research is an observational cross sectional study approach, conducted in Palembang RSMH in collaboration with the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory of FK UNSRI Palembang from January - July 2019. The sample of the case group (MDR TB) was 50 people while the control group (TB SO) was 21 people. Each group was tested for S315T genotype katG M. tuberculosis gene using the PCR-RFLP method with the Mspl enzyme. Visualization of the katG gene in codon 315 in this study was only found in 40 samples, 26 samples in the case group (MDR TB) and 14 samples in the control group (TB SO). Results Genetic frequency distribution in the case group (MDR TB) was 65.38% wildtype and 34.62% mutant, whereas in the control group (TBSO) it was 92.86% wildtype and 7.14% mutant. The 315 coded KatG gene mutation in this study was not related to the incidence of MDR TB, with p = 0.07, an odds ratio of 6.8 (0.77 - 61.40, 95% CI). The conclusions of this study found 315G katG M. tuberculosis codon mutation mutations of 34.62% but not significantly related to the incidence of MDR TB in South Sumatra.
Carotid intimal thickness and response to gluten-free diet: A prospective study in children with celiac disease
Authors: Nabum Surat , Mittal Hema Gupta , Dewan Vivek , Sachdev Namrita , Tiotia Rahul , Singh Shikha
Published: May 2020

Background: Carotid intimal-medial thickness (CIMT) has recently emerged as one of the early markers of atherosclerosis and is helpful in providing direct evidence in comparison to traditional biochemical screening parameters. Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the change in the CIMT in children with celiac disease (CD) aged 1–14 years after 6 months of gluten-free diet (GFD). Materials and Methods: A total of 31 consecutive children with newly diagnosed CD (anti-tissue transglutaminase antibody titer of >10 U/L and intestinal biopsy histology of either Marsh Grade 3B or 3C) were enrolled in the study. CIMT was measured at the time of diagnosis and after 6 months follow-up on GFD by a single experienced radiologist who was blinded to the participant’s casestatus and risk factors. Results: The mean age of enrolled cases in our study was 7.58±3.38 years. The mean CIMT among enrolled children before GFD (0.0523±0.0069 cm) and after 6 months of GFD (0.0537±0.0063 cm) was greater than that of expected CIMT for this age (0.0411±0.5 cm). After 6 months of GFD, mean values on the right side (anterior wall, posterior wall, and mean; p=0.27, 0.794, and 0.557, respectively) or the left side (anterior wall, posterior wall, and mean; p=0.122, 0.063, and 0.078, respectively) were not statistically significantly. Conclusion: CIMT among children with CD was increased at enrolment but did not decrease significantly after 6 months of GFD. Further, studies are needed to be conducted with longer duration of follow-up for more insight into the subject.
Clinicodemographic profile of diabetic ketoacidosis and its management in hospitalized children – A prospective study
Authors: Vasudev Kompally , Mothilal Sabavat , Vijaykumar Guduru
Published: May 2020

Background: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children with Type 1 diabetes (T1DM). In developing countries, mortality is between 6 and 24%. Recent studies have documented that DKA in association with cerebral edema (CE) accounted for a mortality of 1–24% with a high rate of permanent neurologic morbidity. Objective: The objective of the study was to study the demographic profile, clinical presentation at the time of admission, management, and complications of patients diagnosed as T1DM with DKA. Materials and Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted among children admitted in PICU MGM hospital, Warangal, Telangana between December 2016 and November 2018. Children up to the age of 18 years diagnosed as T1DM who presented with DKA were included in the study. Sociodemographic profile, dietary intake, and treatment history of children were collected using a pre-designed pro forma. Clinical features and management were noted. Results: A total of 51 children were included in the study. Among them, 32 (62.74%) cases were newly diagnosed and 19 (37.2%) were previously diagnosed. A majority of the children belonged to lower socioeconomic status with 40% of the children suffering from severe grade of malnutrition. Classical symptoms of polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia were observed in 32 patients (62.74%). Vomiting was observed in 59% of cases, tachypnea in 82.35%, and abdominal pain in 29.41% of cases. About 54.90% of cases presented with severe and 33.3% with moderate DKA. Administration of regular insulin was the main modality of management in all cases. The major complication observed was hypoglycemia followed by cerebral edema. Conclusion: Cerebral edema with septic shock is a life-threatening complication of patients suffering with DKA. Active management with regular insulin can avert major complications and can lead to better outcomes.
Dwindling incidence of Japanese encephalitis and rising scrub typhus encephalitis: A new scenario to consider in Uttar Pradesh
Authors: Pandey Akash Kumar , - Shambhavi , Verma Akhilesh Kumar
Published: May 2020

Background: Acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) is a major public health problem, which is caused by several agents, among which viral causes predominate. Japanese encephalitis (JE) has remained a major cause of AES in Uttar Pradesh. Aim: This study aims to identify the current status of JE in a public sector hospital of UP. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study was conducted in a tertiary hospital of Eastern UP. A total of 63 patients presenting with AES over a period of 1 year were included in our study. General characteristics and clinical features were noted. Routine investigations were done, and cerebrospinal fluid and serum samples were sent for malaria, JE, scrub typhus (ST), dengue chikungunya, and leptospira. Results: About 46% of cases had a history of 2 days of illness before presentation. About 46% of cases were vaccinated for JE. Diagnosis could not be established in 50.7% of cases. About 38.0% of patients had ST encephalitis. JE was not detected in any patient. Conclusion: The study illustrates how vaccination can change the dynamics of an epidemic. And also, we were able to identify the upcoming threat. Azithromycin needs to be included in the empirical treatment of AES in the area.
Clinicoepidemiological profile and outcome of pyogenic liver abscess in children up to 12 years age
Authors: Pathania Garima , Kumar Ajay , Salhan Meetu , Jain Shruti
Published: May 2020

Background: Pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) is common in the Indian pediatric population and is an under-researched topic. It is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Objective: The objective of this study was to review the clinicoepidemiological profile of PLA in children and to evaluate the outcome in terms of mortality, prolonged hospital stay (>3 weeks), and complications during a 1-month follow-up period. Materials and Methods: This was a hospital-based prospective observational cohort study conducted in the pediatric department of a tertiary care hospital. A total of 59 children of either sex up to 12 years of age were enrolled in the study. Associations of outcomes and various clinical symptoms were assessed using Student’s t-test and Chi-square test. Results: The median age was 7 years (ranging from 3 to 12 years) with a male preponderance (64.41%). Fever (94.91%) was the most common presenting symptom. A majority (61%) of the abscesses were found in the right lobe. Ultrasonography (USG) was the mainstay of diagnosis. About 54.23% of children were managed only medically, while 23.73% and 22.03% of children underwent USG-guided pigtail insertion and percutaneous aspiration, respectively, in addition to intravenous antibiotics. Pus and blood culture obtained from the abscess site that was sterile in more than 50% of cases. The mean duration of hospital stay was 15.34±4.71 days. There were 3 (5.08%) mortalities. The type of intervention done was shown to have a significant association with the length of hospital stay, mortality, complications, and findings on follow-up USG. Conclusions: The PLA is an important cause of morbidity in children below 12 years of age. If not managed appropriately, it may lead to rupture and mortality.
Predictive value of cord blood bilirubin in neonatal hyperbilirubinemia: A prospective study
Authors: Mohd. Azam Mohd. Ubaid Ur Rahman , Rathod Kishor Gyanoba , Hatkar Neeta Kaluram , Lonikar Nagesh Hanmantrao
Published: May 2020

Background: As there is a tendency for early discharge from a hospital, some babies may develop significant neonatal jaundice at home, which may go unrecognized and cause subclinical damage to the growing brain. If such babies could be identified early, their discharge can be postponed for timely and better management. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to evaluate the umbilical cord bilirubin (UCB) levels as a predictor for hyperbilirubinemia in full-term and near-term newborns up to the 3rd day of life. Materials and Methods: A prospective cohort study was carried out in a tertiary care hospital in South India. Data were collected from the enrolled cases by a pre-designed proforma. Statistical analysis was carried out with the help of statistical measures, such as percentages and proportions and the sensitivity, specificity, and negative and positive predictive values (NPV and PPV). Results: A total of 301 newborns were enrolled. A cutoff UCB 2 mg/dl had 94% sensitivity, 93% specificity, 61% PPV, and 99% NPV. A total of 61% of neonates who had UCB levels ?2 mg/dL required phototherapy by the 3rd day of life. However, 99% of neonates who had UCB <2 mg/dL did not require phototherapy, and these infants with low risk of hyperbilirubinemia could be discharged early from the hospital. Conclusion: The cutoff value of 2 mg/dL of UCB with 94% sensitivity and 93% specificity canbe used as a predictor for developing subsequent hyperbilirubinemia.
Early morbidity profile of late preterm neonates in a teaching hospital in South India
Authors: Raja J Ashok
Published: May 2020

Background: Late preterm neonates although close to term neonates in weight and physical appearance, have a high risk for morbidities causing a significant health care cost. Objective: We undertook the study to analyze the morbidity pattern of late preterm infants to help in better management of these neonates. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective analytical study conducted in a tertiary hospital of South India. The data were retrieved from admission, discharge registers, case records, and neonatal database. The rate of various morbidities during the hospital stay and subgroup analysis was performed. Results: About 936 late preterm neonates (32.8% of preterm deliveries) were admitted in neonatology ward for various morbidities. The mean gestational age was 35.32±0.76 (1 SD) and mean birth weight was 2.11±0.46 kg (1 SD). Male:female ratio was 1.12:1. About 50% of them were born at 36 weeks, 31% at 35 weeks, and 18% were born at 34 weeks. About 16.72% of admitted late preterm neonates were severe intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). Neonatal jaundice requiring phototherapy 33.1%, sepsis 23.7%, birth asphyxia 8.3%, and respiratory distress syndrome 6.62%, were the most common morbidities. Around 14.2% of admitted neonates required some form of respiratory support. Sepsis occurred in a significant proportion (23.7%) and 18.7% of admitted neonates had hypoglycemia. The average duration of stay was 8.19±5.5 (SD) days. Conclusion: Late preterm neonates are at a high risk for various morbidities, neonatal jaundice, respiratory distress, asphyxia, sepsis, and required prolonged stay. A high proportion of severe IUGR was found in our study.
Correlation between body mass index and blood pressure in urban school-going children of age 6–14 years
Authors: Mehta Swati , Masand Rupesh , Natani Bhagwan Sahai , Verma Chaman Ram , Singh Sushmita
Published: May 2020

Background: Obesity and hypertension (HT) have been on a rise in children. Both are associated with the increased cardiovascular disease risk and related morbidity and mortality in adulthood. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to determine the body mass index (BMI) and blood pressure (BP) of school-going urban children and to find out the correlation between BMI and BP. Materials and Methods: This study was performed on 1000 healthy school-going children (492 males and 508 females). BMI and BP were determined and recorded. Relevant statistical analysis was performed to divulge the relationship. Results: A significant (p<0.001) and positive correlation was observed between BMI and BP irrespective of gender. HT and prehypertension were observed in a higher proportion of obese and overweight study subjects. Conclusion: Control of obesity is one of the most important preventive aspects of HT in children.
Laparoscopic fundoplication in infants with life-threatening gastroesophageal reflux disease and associated anomalies as a predictor for surgical intervention
Authors: Sridhar Ranjith Kumar , Sundaram Jegadeesh , Bharathi Selvapriya , Agarwal Prakash , Ramasundaram Madhu
Published: May 2020

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is most commonly seen in infancy. The symptoms abate without treatment in 60% of infants by the age of 6 months while approximately 90% of infants have complete resolution of symptoms by the age of 8–10 months. Infants with severe or life-threatening complications of pathological GERD that is unresponsive to medical therapy can be considered for surgical therapy despite their comorbid illnesses and increased risk for morbidity and mortality. The main type of anti-reflux surgery is fundoplication particularly laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication. Here, we describe a case series of four infants with life-threatening aspiration pneumonia who underwent laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication with gastrostomy button insertion in a single center performed by a single surgeon for complications arising from severe GERD, not responding to medical therapy. Out of four infants, three had complete resolution of symptoms and are thriving well highlighting the vital role played by this novel surgery in treating such infants after failed medical management. However, one infant died of severe morbidity in the post-operative period.
Encephalopathy due to mutation in mitochondrial fission factor gene
Authors: Agarwal Ansh , Goyal Kashish , Mathur Priyanshu , Mathur Avisha
Published: May 2020

Mitochondrial fission factor (MFF) is a part of the protein complex that promotes mitochondrial and peroxisome fission. Mitochondria and peroxisome fission are complex processes of vital importance for cell growth and survival. Here, we are presenting a case of 5-year-old boy with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy, global developmental delay, and intellectual disability with a history of perinatal asphyxia and encephalopathy. MRI brain was suggestive of symmetrical hyper-intensities in bilateral thalami. Whole-genome sequencing indicates homozygous MFF gene mutation at exon 3 of c.19_20delAGinsTT; p.Ser7Phe variant.
Double aneuploidy: A unique case of trisomy 21 with XYY
Authors: Tiwari Abhinav , Trivedi Pranay , Sakhare Wrunda , Thakur Nohar Singh , Chandramohan G. Malini
Published: May 2020

The double aneuploidy or two chromosomal abnormalities occurring in an individual are relatively uncommon. It mainly arises due to non-disjunction at either first or second meiotic division. The double aneuploidy 48, XXY, +21 was described for the 1st time in 1959, and the incidence is reported to be 0.4–0.9/10,000 male births. Chromosomal abnormalities are seen in 1–2% of live births. We report a case of newborn with the clinical features of Down’s syndrome, the most common aneuploidy and genetic cause of moderate intellectual disability. Cytogenetic analysis showed karyotype of 48, XYY, + 21. Our case had double aneuploidy (48,XYY, +21) with congenital heart disease and hypothyroidism.
Biochemical parameters of blood serum of dogs for ctenocephalidosis
Authors: Horb K. O.
Published: May 2020

One of the most common ectoparasitic diseases of domestic carnivorous animals is ctenocephalidosis caused by fleas of the genus Ctenocephalides. The peculiarity of this invasion is a chronic course associated with the constant attack of parasitic insects on the animal, accompanied by severe itching, the occurrence of alopecia, the development of eczema, dermatitis and the subsequent introduction of pathogenic microflora into the damaged tissue. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of fleas of the genus Ctenocephalides on the biochemical parameters of the blood serum of invaded dogs. Three groups of animals were formed: a control (clinically healthy dog) and two experimental animals (infected by the parasitic insect Ctenocephalides spp.) with different intrusion rates. In blood serum determined: the content of total protein, albumin, total bilirubin, creatinine, urea, glucose, cholesterol, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, alanine aminotransferase activity, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphate. Conducted studies found that rates the intensity of infestation significantly influence the changes that occur in blood serum infested dogs. The intensity of ctenocephalidosic infestation of up to 15 specimens of fleas in the animal in their blood serum showed a significant decrease in albumin content (by 22.37 %) compared to that in clinically healthy dogs. The intensities of xenophalphalous infestation of 16–47 specimens of fleas per animal in the serum of the infected animals showed a significant decrease in albumin (by 29.28 %), glucose (by 25.29 %), and cholesterol (by 35.59 %) relative to similar indicators clinically healthy animals. At the same time in the serum of the infested dogs the content of total bilirubin (by 15.73 %), as well as the activity of alanine aminotransferase (1.4 times), aspartate aminotransferase (1.4 times) and alkaline phosphatase (2 times). The results of the experimental data extend the already existing data on the pathogenesis of fleas parasites in dogs, and will also allow the effective treatment of diseased animals.
Validation of a portable ECG monitor for the diagnosis of arrhythmias in horses compared to a standard electrocardiograph
Authors: Popadiuk B. , Holopura S.
Published: May 2020

Electrocardiography (ECG) is a main diagnostic tool for diagnostics of rhythm disturbances. Since most pathological arrhythmias are only visible during movement and exercises the registration of exercising ECG becomes a mandatory diagnostic tool for monitoring of high-performance horses. Portable ECG monitor, developed together with specialists of National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” is an electrocardiograph with telemetric data transmission system and four electrodes providing six-lead real-time ECG  recordings at rest and during exercise. The objective of current study was validation of portable ECG monitor for diagnostics of arrhythmias in horses compared to a standard electrocardiograph. With this aim the ECG was performed by both devices simultaneously on animals with normal rhythm and rhythm disturbances. The ECG traces were therefore analyzed and compared. 14 horses of Ukrainian riding, Friesian, and Arabian breeds were divided in two groups: experimental one with arrhythmias, and control one with normal rhythm. ECG was performed by both devices simultaneously during rest, exercise, and post-exercise period. Electrocardiographic parameters were measured manually using on-screen calipers. Obtained data was analyzed using GraphPad Prism software by linear regression method for continuous parameters (HR, duration of QRS complex, PR, and QT intervals, and amplitude of P and S waves). For nominal parameters (rhythm, excitability, and conduction disorders) the analysis of sensitivity and specificity was performed. A total of 196 ECG records were analysed. Electrocardiographic intervals had high correlation: for HR and PR interval the correlation coefficient amounted to 0.98, for QRS complex and QT interval – to 0.97, for P and S waves – to 0.96. Among detected rhythm disturbances were physiological (second degree AV block first Mobitz type and SA block) and pathological arrhythmias (SVT and SVPCs). The sensitivity and specificity for rhythm, excitability, and conduction disorders of the portable ECG monitor compared to a standard electrocardiograph was 100 %. The portable ECG monitor allows to easily perform ECG registration during rest and exercises and to detect arrhythmias and other ECG abnormalities with accuracy, compared to a standard electrocardiograph.