bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ергометричні та фізіологічні характеристики спеціальної функціональної підготовленості спортсменів у видах спорту з проявом витривалості
Authors: Дяченко Андрій , Шкребтій Юрій , Ченьцін Е
Published: May 2021

Мета: визначити індивідуальні параметри режимів тренувальної роботи на гребному ергометрі для розвитку специфічних компонентів функціонального забезпечення спортсменів у видах спорту з проявом витривалості.

Матеріал і методи: у дослідженні взяли участь 25 веслярів на байдарках, членів збірних команд провінцій Шаньдун, Дзяньші (КНР). Для вимірювання ергометричної потужності роботи в реальному режимі часу був використаний гребний тренажер Dansprint (Данія). Споживання кисню (VO2), рівень викиду CO2 (VCO2), легенева вентиляція (VE) визначалися для кожного циклу дихання з використанням мобільного газоаналізатора Oxycon (Jaeger).

Результати: показники ергометричної потужності роботи зареєстровані у відповідності з рівнем реакції кардіореспіраторної системи в процесі моделювання компонентів функціонального забезпечення спеціальної працездатності веслярів. На цій основі розроблено режими тренувальних засобів, а також програма їх цільового використання в системі спеціальної функціональної підготовки веслярів.

Висновки: доведено ефективність програми спеціальної функціональної підготовки веслярів. Результатом є підвищення ергометричної потужності роботи й реакції кардіореспіраторної системи при моделюванні компонентів функціонального забезпечення спеціальної працездатності веслярів - швидкої кінетики, стійкого стану і компенсації втоми.

Ключові слова: функціональна підготовка, функціональна підготовленість, ергометрія, ергометрична потужність, кардіореспіраторна система.
Використання методу колового тренування у розвитку швидкісно-силових здібностей баскетболістів 15-16 років
Authors: Помещикова Ірина , Чуча Наталія , Ширяєва Ірина
Published: May 2021

Мета: визначити ефективність використання комплексу вправ швидкісно-силової спрямованості методом ко-лового тренування у тренувальному процесі 15-16 річних баскетболістів.

Матеріал і методи: у дослідженні брали участь дві групи баскетболістів БК «Джуніор» м. Харкова у віці 15-16 років у загальній кількості 20 спортсменів (контрольна група, n=10, експериментальна група, n=10). Педагогічний експеримент тривав 2 місяці та полягав у впровадженні в навчально-тренувальний процес експериментальної групи спеціально підібраних вправ, які використовувалися за допомогою методу колового тренування. Комплекс вправ включав біг зиґзаґом навколо стойок, стрибки через набивні м’ячі, стрибки угору із добиванням м’яча у щит, вистрибування із присіду, стрибки через бар’єри, метання набивного м’яча стоячи, стрибки через тумби різної висоти, прискорення. Запропонований комплекс вправ застосовувався на кожному тренувальному занятті на по-чатку основної частині. У контрольній і експериментальній групі проводилося 4 тренувальних заняття на тиждень тривалістю 135 хвилин.

Результати: у ході введення у навчально-тренувальний процес експериментальної групи баскетболістів 15-16 років спеціально підібраних вправ, спрямованих на розвиток швидкісно-силових здібностей, із використанням ме-тоду колового тренування, було виявлено достовірне покращення показників тестових вправ: стрибок у довжину з місця (t=2,13; р<0,05), стрибок у висоту з місця (t=2,14; р<0,05), стрибок у висоту з розгону (t=2,24; р<0,05). В тесті «метання набивного м’яча вагою 1 кг стоячи» достовірної відмінності виявлено не було (t=0,86; р>0,05).

Висновки: покращення прояву показників швидкісно-силових здібностей баскетболістів 15-16 років експери-ментальної групи після впровадження спеціально підібраних вправ із використанням методу колового тренування становило: у тесті «стрибок у довжину з місця» – 2,73%, «стрибок у висоту з місця» – 5,54%, «стрибок у висоту з розгону» – 6,32%, «метання набивного м’яча вагою 1 кг стоячи» – 7,62%.

Ключові слова: баскетболісти, швидкісно-силові якості, метод колового тренування.
Electronic Vapor Product Use and Sexual Risk Behaviors in US Adolescents
Authors: Rigsby Devyn C. , Keim Sarah A. , Milanaik Ruth , Adesman Andrew
Published: May 2021

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:

Adolescent electronic vapor product (EVP) usage continues to increase and is associated with heightened engagement in other risk behaviors. However, there is limited research on associations between youth EVP use and sexual risk behaviors (SRBs). In this study, we examined how current youth EVP and/or cigarette usage, as well as EVP usage frequency, is related to several SRBs.

METHODS:

Respondents (N = 12 667) of the 2017 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey were categorized by previous 30-day EVP and/or cigarette usage: nonuse, EVP use only, cigarette use only, or dual use. Separately, respondents were categorized by previous 30-day EVP usage frequency: 0, 1 to 9, 10 to 29, or 30 days. Ten SRBs were identified as dependent variables. Adjusted prevalence ratios were calculated by using modified Poisson regression to determine associations between SRBs and both current EVP and/or cigarette usage and EVP usage frequency. Linear contrasts compared adjusted prevalence ratios across usage and frequency categories.

RESULTS:

Youth EVP-only users and dual users were more likely than nonusers to engage in 9 of 10 SRBs. Prevalence proportions did not differ between EVP-only users and dual users for 7 of 10 behaviors. Occasional EVP users were more likely than nonusers to engage in 9 of 10 SRBs and were similarly as likely as frequent and daily users to engage in all 10 SRBs.

CONCLUSIONS:

EVP usage among US high school students, with or without concurrent cigarette use, was associated with heightened engagement in several SRBs. Prevalence of engagement in most SRBs did not differ among occasional, frequent, and daily EVP users.
Seasonal change of aerobic performance of young soccer players
Authors: Diker Gürkan , Zileli Raif , Özkamçı Hüseyin , Ön Sadi
Published: May 2021

Longitudinal studies evaluating the seasonal change of aerobic capacity in young soccer players of different age categories are limited. The aim of this study was to investigate the seasonal changes in the aerobic level of the youth academy players of a professional soccer team. This research study was carried out with a total of 51 soccer players in the U14, U15, U16, U17, and U18 categories of an elite soccer team. Aerobic capacities of the athletes were measured by Yo-YoIRT 1 Test. In the analyses, the normal distribution evaluations of the data were made with the Shapiro-Wilk test and the variance homogeneities were tested with the Levene’s Test. One Way ANOVA test was used to analyze all the parametric data. All statistical evaluations were performed with the help of the SPSS 21 package program. According to the Yo-YoIRT 1 test, increases or decreases were determined in the pre-season, mid-season and end-of-season evaluations. As a result, in the present study conducted to examine the seasonal changes of the young elite soccer players in the U14, U15, U16, U17, and U18 categories, Yo-YoIRT 1 values ​​in all categories increased significantly at the end of the season when compared to the pre-season and the mid-season. U14 and U16 age groups gained increasing acceleration starting from the pre-season. However, in the U15, U17, U18 age groups, the case is that acceleration decreases in the middle of the season and increases at the end of the season. It is thought that differences can be observed in the responses to the training loads during maturation. It can be suggested that the increase at the end of the season compared to the pre-season in all groups may be due to the fact that the adaptation of the athletes to the training programs are affected by the developmental characteristics regarding the age categories over time.
Do political or ethnic and historical borders affect values and beliefs more? Some evidence from Central Europe
Authors: Czeglédi Pál
Published: May 2021

The paper uses data from the World Values Survey and the European Values Study on individuals in Hungary and its neighbouring countries to examine the effects of political borders on different beliefs, as opposed to that of ethnic differences or historical borders. The focus on Hungary and its neighbours is explained by the fact that parts of the Hungarian ethno-linguistic community can be found in all these countries, which makes it possible to separate the effect of culture from that of the current political community. By applying a cultural gravity model which is concerned with the differences in beliefs between all possible pairs of individuals in the sample, the paper finds that out of five areas of beliefs, it is the beliefs regarding work, markets, and democracy whose differences are robustly affected by political borders, giving some support to the approach which argues that values are shaped through the dialogue occurring within a political community.*
DNA polymerase III protein, HolC, helps resolve replication/transcription conflicts
Authors: Lovett Susan T.
Published: May 2021

In Escherichia coli, DNA replication is catalyzed by an assembly of proteins, the DNA polymerase III holoenzyme. This complex includes the polymerase and proofreading subunits, the processivity clamp and clamp loader complex. The holC gene encodes an accessory protein (known as χ) to the core clamp loader complex and is the only protein of the holoenzyme that binds to single-strand DNA binding protein, SSB. HolC is not essential for viability although mutants show growth impairment, genetic instability and sensitivity to DNA damaging agents. In this study we isolate spontaneous suppressor mutants in a holC∆ strain and identify these by whole genome sequencing. Some suppressors are alleles of RNA polymerase, suggesting that transcription is problematic for holC mutant strains, and of sspA, stringent starvation protein. Using a conditional holC plasmid, we examine factors affecting transcription elongation and termination for synergistic or suppressive effects on holC mutant phenotypes. Alleles of RpoA (α), RpoB (β) and RpoC (β’) RNA polymerase holoenzyme can partially suppress loss of HolC. In contrast, mutations in transcription factors DksA and NusA enhanced the inviability of holC mutants. HolC mutants showed enhanced sensitivity to bicyclomycin, a specific inhibitor of Rho-dependent termination. Bicyclomycin also reverses suppression of holC by rpoA, rpoC and sspA. An inversion of the highly expressed rrnA operon exacerbates the growth defects of holC mutants. We propose that transcription complexes block replication in holC mutants and Rho-dependent transcriptional termination and DksA function are particularly important to sustain viability and chromosome integrity.
Enrofloxacin and Ciprofloxacin Residues in Table Eggs: Distribution and Heat Treatment Effect
Authors: ALABOUDI Akram , ALMASHHADANY Dhary Alewy , ABU-BASHA Ehab , MUSALLAM Immadidden
Published: May 2021

A 500 composite egg samples (2500 eggs-each sample represented by 5 eggs) collected from layer farms and local markets from all over Jordan were studied for presence of antimicrobials using Premi®Test screening test. Positive samples indicated by inhibition of microbial growth represented 12.8% out of total screened egg samples. Positive samples were examined quantitatively using HPLC technique to detect the presence of enrofloxacin and ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin and enrofloxacin residues were detected in 1% and 0.8% of the total samples, respectively, where both drugs were recovered from white but not yolk. The effect of boiling on either drugs concentration in fortified white or yolk was demonstrated by gradual increases in the mean reduction percentages within treatment time with an average of 87% reduction after 15 minutes of boiling for both drugs and egg compartments and 5 minutes of frying at 160°C. The average concentration reduction percentages by the end of four weeks of refrigeration of fortified yolk and white were around 45 and 50% for enrofloxacin and ciprofloxacin respectively. The significance and mechanism of drug deposition and reduction during processing is being highlighted.
Formulation of Gluten-Free Cookies with Enhanced Quality and Nutritional Value
Authors: SUSMAN Iulia Elena , SCHIMBATOR Marina , CULEȚU Alina , POPA Mona Elena
Published: May 2021

Gluten-free (GF) products are indispensable for people with celiac disease because till date the only treatment is to follow a GF diet. Besides this, nowadays, people are more interested in following a healthy diet, so they are looking for nutritious food. Nine gluten-free formulations were developed: control (C1-100% rice flour and C2-100% quinoa flour) and samples with quinoa flour (87%) and with the addition of pea protein powder, pumpkin seed protein powder, coconut flour, aronia powder, carrot powder, tomatoes powder and ginger powder with a concentration of 13%, respectively, to show that quinoa flour is nutritionally richer than rice flour. Quinoa flour had a higher content of protein (12.23%), fiber (6.80%), ash (1.66%) compared to rice flour, which had 7.20% protein, 2.20% fiber and 0.60% ash. All supplemented cookies had higher levels of protein, fat and ash. The sensorial analysis showed that the best acceptance besides C1 was for S3_coconut, S4_aronia and S6_tomatoes cookies. Aronia cookie was the darkest and hardest sample. Besides C1 and C2, the softest sample was S6_tomatoes, while S3_coconut was the lightest. Gluten-free (GF) products are indispensable for people with celiac disease because till date the only treatment is to follow a GF diet. Besides this, nowadays, people are more interested in following a healthy diet, so they are looking for nutritious food. Nine gluten-free formulations were developed: control (C1-100% rice flour and C2-100% quinoa flour) and samples with quinoa flour (87%) and with the addition of pea protein powder, pumpkin seed protein powder, coconut flour, aronia powder, carrot powder, tomatoes powder and ginger powder with a concentration of 13%, respectively, to show that quinoa flour is nutritionally richer than rice flour. Quinoa flour had a higher content of protein (12.23%), fiber (6.80%), ash (1.66%) compared to rice flour, which had 7.20% protein, 2.20% fiber and 0.60% ash. All supplemented cookies had higher levels of protein, fat and ash. The sensorial analysis showed that the best acceptance besides C1 was for S3_coconut, S4_aronia and S6_tomatoes cookies. Aronia cookie was the darkest and hardest sample. Besides C1 and C2, the softest sample was S6_tomatoes, while S3_coconut was the lightest.
Major Inorganic Ions in Polish Beers
Authors: MICHALSKI Rajmund , MUNTEAN Edward , ŁYKO Aleksandra
Published: May 2021

Reliable determination of various components of beers is still a challenge due to their complex matrices. Inorganic ions are very important components of beer; their content depends mainly on the quality of water and additional substances used in the brewing process. The major inorganic anions (F-, Cl-, NO2-, NO3-, PO43-, SO42-) and cations (Na+, K+, Mg2+ and Ca2+) were determined using isocratic ion chromatography with conductivity detection. Method optimization involved six ion-exchange columns; different eluent concentration and flow rates were tested. Optimized methodologies allowed for quick, selective and reliable analysis of these ions in 30 beers available on the Polish market. They were characterized by pH values from 3.19 to 4.64, and conductivity from 1632 to 2662 µS/cm. The content of inorganic anions ranged from 0.2 - 1.1 mg/L for F-; 8 - 235 mg/L for Cl-; NO2- < LOD; 7 - 22 mg/L for NO3-; 44 - 188 mg/L for PO43-, and 10 - 95 mg/L for SO42-. In case of cations, it was 10 - 93 mg/L for Na+; 87 - 329 mg/L for K+; 54 - 329 mg/L for Mg2+, and 10-89 mg/L Ca2+. PCA Principal Component Analysis helped in establishing similarities between the analyzed samples.
Differentiation of Wines Obtained in the Region of Dealurile Moldovei Vineyard Using Multielement Composition - Comparison with Vineyard Soil
Authors: BORA Florin Dumitru , CĂLUGĂR Anamaria , BUNEA Claudiu Ioan , FILIMON Vasile Răzvan
Published: May 2021

The present study is focused on the determination of mineral composition of international red wines (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon), white wines (Sauvignon blanc, Aligoté, Muscat Ottonel, Italian Riesling) and native red wines (Feteasca neagră, Burgund mare, Băbeasca neagră), white wines (Feteasca regală, Fetească albă, Băbeasca gri, Șarba) produced in the Dealu Bujorului vineyard between 2014-2018, using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass-Spectrometry (ICP-MS), and comparison of mineral composition of the soil. The high level of Ca, K, Na, Mg, P and Fe was observed in analyzed wine samples, the concentration of Na, Cu, As, Cd, Zn and Pb metals in analyzed wine samples were under Maximal Permissible Limit. The average concentrations of elements in the soil decrease in the following order: K, Na, Ca, Cu, Fe, P, Mg, Li, Co, Mn, Zn, Pb, Cr, As, U, Cd and Hg. Cu concentration in the topsoil of the Dealu Bujorului vineyard exceeds the maximum allowed limit (20 mg/kg Cu).
Cultivation Technologies Applied in the Production of Tomato Plants for Obtaining Safe Food Products under the Conditions of Climate Change
Authors: DĂNĂILĂ-GUIDEA Silvana Mihaela , NEAŢĂ Gabriela , BURNICHI Floarea , POPESCU Paul Alexandru , DOBRINOIU Ricuța Vasilica , DRĂGHICI Mihaela , VIȘAN Valerica Luminița , MĂRGĂRIT Gabriela , POPA Elisabeta Elena , MITELUŢ Amalia Carmen , GEICU-CRISTEA Mihaela , OLARU Georgia , POPA Mona Elena
Published: May 2021

This paper presents the results obtained from the research realized in controlled environmental conditions in a horizontal greenhouse where seedlings from varieties of tomato lines in the process of testing for approval in Romania were used. The research was carried out in a three-factorial experimental scheme, in which were taken into consideration as variation factors: three cultivars of tomatoes, 3 colors of light emitted by the LED bulbs and 3 intervals of time (15, 30 and 45 minutes/day) for plant exposure to the monochromatic additional light treatment. Biometric measurements were made on the height and diameter of the stems and assessments of seedling weight, as well as analyzes on nutrient composition, accumulated after three months of cultivation in the greenhouse. The results obtained are within the limits mentioned by the specialized literature for the best seedlings for the tested varieties of tomatoes.
Main Phenotypic and Biochemical Characteristics Recorded at the New ‘Andrada’ Tomato Variety Obtained at Vegetable Research and Development Station Buzău
Authors: NEGOȘANU Geanina , VÎNĂTORU Costel , AGAPIE Ovidia , BARCANU Elena
Published: May 2021

The Breeding and Biodiversity Laboratory within the Vegetable Research and Development Station Buzău with 11 tomato varieties listed in the Official Catalogue of Cultivated Crops in Romania and a valuable resource of Solanum lycopersicum germplasm composed of over 2,000 genotypes, focused its research to obtain tomato varieties for precise use: fresh consumption and industrialization. Starting from a valuable traditional variety (‘Inimă de bou’ – ‘Ox Heart’), the aim was to obtain a new, improved variety of tomato for consumption of fresh fruits, with large, juicy fruits highly appreciated on local market. Research resulted in the approval and patenting of the ‘Andrada’ tomato variety with distinct genotypic and phenotypic characteristics.
The Community Factor of the Rural Development
Authors: FARKAS Tibor , KOLTA Dóra , MAAYOUFI Dorsaaf
Published: May 2021

In the study local society and the development possibility of Tomești (Csíkszenttamás) were analysed. The village has been studied primarily in terms of development. One of the most important research questions was (and remains) how local society is fit to engage in rural or local development and what social problems hinder the development. The village camp research included questionnaire surveys, interviews and analysis of photographs, local and official statistical data. With help of the development stories, we try to draw general conclusions about the functioning of endogenous resources and social capital, too. It was demonstrated, that the strong community participation and social capital could compensate the inherited disadvantage and contribute to development. The local conflicts, tensions, party interests could undermine the best development possibilities. We concluded that without a strong local society, the local development initiatives could fail.
Chemical Methods to Improve Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos L.)
Authors: HOLONEC Liviu , VIMAN Oana , SÎNGEORZAN Steluta M. , TRUȚA Petru , TRUȚA Alina M.
Published: May 2021

The present study aimed to improve the seed germination and plantlet development of honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) using two types of edaphic substrate (peat and peat+sand) and different chemical substances. Breaking physical dormancy for some forest seeds is a challenge for researchers and forest managers in order to obtain a homogeneous germination on larger areas. Germination percentage of honey locust seeds were investigated by using different chemical treatments as follows: calcium hydroxide; concentrated solution of sodium 4-nitrophenolate; solution with a content of auxines; copper sulphate; potassium permanganate and concentrated sulfuric acid. The highest percentage of seed germination was obtained when the seeds were immersed in an aqueous solution of sulfuric acid (14%), followed by 12.5% (concentrated solution of sodium 4-nitrophenolate) and 12.3% (solution with a content of auxins). The lowest values (5%) were recorded when copper sulphate was used. Regarding the different types of studied substrates, the highest percentage of germination was obtained on peat + sand. As regards to seedling development, the highest values were obtained on the peat + sand substrate, with seeds treated with sulfuric acid (15.0 cm). The concentrated solution of sodium 4-nitrophenolate and solution with auxins recorded also high values, 15.2 cm, respectively 14.9 cm.  The lowest values for seedling height (11 cm) was noted when seeds were treated with potassium permanganate.
Anatomical, Histological and Histochemical Features of the Guinea Pig (Cavia porcellus) Caecum
Authors: CHENDE Adriana , MARTONOS Cristian , GAL Adrian Florin , RUS Vasile , MICLĂUȘ Viorel , PIVARIU Dalma , VLASIUC Ion , ANDREI Sanda , DAMIAN Aurel
Published: May 2021

In this study, the caecum of five guinea pigs was anatomically, histologically, and histochemically analyzed. From an anatomical point of view, it has been proved that the caecum in guinea pigs occupies the caudal segment of the abdominal cavity and consists of three parts: the ampullary portion, the body of the caecum, and the apex of the caecum, without a caecal appendix. In our histological analysis, we observed that the caecum has a simple structure, and the cecal mucosal glands are rare and contain, in addition to enterocytes, a small number of goblet cells, which are better represented in the deep part of the glands. Histochemically it has been observed that goblet cells are PAS and Alcian blue positive, which shows that they secrete both neutral and acidic mucins. The intensity of these two histochemical reactions is similar to that of goblet cells from other intestinal segments, proving that they are typical goblet cells. The large volume of the caecum suggests that this is an important section for the digestion process, although the relatively simple structure of the caecal mucosa suggests that the digestion here is not preponderant, but only complements the intestinal one.
Control of Puerperium in a Dairy Farm using an Intrauterine Suspension
Authors: BEREAN Daniel , BOGDAN Liviu Marian , BOGDAN Ileana , GIURGIU Ovidiu , PETREAN Anamaria Blaga , CIUPE Simona , PALL Emoke , BOGDAN Sidonia
Published: May 2021

The purpose of this research was to evaluate a product developed at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Cluj Napoca and his efficiency in the control of the puerperium at cows. The study was carried out between January 2017 to December 2018 in a dairy farm from Mures county, Romania. In this study were enclosed 60 cows, randomly divided in 3 groups: Puerperal group (group 1), Puerperal and Estrumate group (group 2), and control group (group 3). For each group the treatment applied for the control of puerperium was different. For each group were followed: the evolution of puerperium, the appearance of the first postpartum estrous cycle, the interval of service period and the number of artificial inseminations necessary for one gestation. For the puerperium control and to avoid the postpartum complications Puerperal intrauterine suspension it’s a good option.
First Pathological, Molecular and Serological Investigation of Ovine Johne's Disease (Paratuberculosis) in Northeastern Algeria
Authors: REZIG Fetheddine , BOUZID Riad , ATIA Kheyreddine , AOUN Leila
Published: May 2021

Paratuberculosis (PTCB) or Johne's disease (JD) caused by a slow growing acid fast bacillus Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP), is an infectious disease of many species including humans. The disease is responsible for important economic losses to livestock industry worldwide. Although the disease is widespread, it had not been studied in Algerian sheep. In this study we inspected the presence of the infection in sheep (aged 2 years old or older) using histopathology and IS900-PCR techniques in randomly 378 tissues (ileum, ileoceacale valve and lymph nodes) and fecal samples. Gross lesions were detected in 16 (4%) of samples. Histopathological examination revealed the presence of pathognomonic lesions of JD in 61 (14%) animals. Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) staining of tissue samples was positive in 28 (7%) cases. MAP-DNA was detected in 34 (9%) fecal samples. 14 (4%) animals were tested positive for antibodies against MAP. This study showed that not only ovine paratuberculosis present in Algeria but infected animals are excreting the bacteria in feces. This could be a significant threat for other ruminants and humans. Other studies should be carried out in order to better understand the prevalence and the molecular epidemiology of MAP in the country.
Incidence of Pet Intoxications in the Emergency Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca
Authors: NEAGU Amalia Marina , DIAC Ecaterina , CODEA Andrei Razvan , NAGY Andras , OROS Adrian , DREANCĂ Alexandra
Published: May 2021

Veterinary toxicology is a common field in veterinary medicine, being a science closely related to other clinical and para clinical disciplines. The multitude of toxics and the ability of each organism to respond differently to them, non-specific clinical signs and an inadequate anamnesis can often put the clinician in difficulty when seeking to diagnose. The aim of the study was to highlight the incidence of pet poisoning cases, over a period of 10 years of time at the emergency clinic, faculty of Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. An epidemiological study was performed with the help of the emergency clinic archive, where the files of the intoxicated patients were selected. The data were centralized in the Microsoft Office Excel. The results obtained revealed the sum of 256 cases of pet poisoning in the last ten years (0.611% of the number of cases registered during this period), of which the predominantly affected species was the dog of mixed breed. Also, within the most common poisonings, the ones with ethylene glycol and anticoagulants rodenticides were observed. In the present study a correlation was established between breed, age, sex and the most frequent incidence of poisoning, common toxins and the connection between the periods of the year.
Zootechnical Fattening Protocol for Mixed Breed Young Bulls with Zoo-sanitary Management System
Authors: SAOUDI Hani , SAOUDI Amel , FARTAS Adila , AOUN Leila
Published: May 2021

The objective of this study is to reduce the cost of raising beef cattle in Algeria by proposing a Zootechnical fattening protocol for breeders. The study was carried out on mixed-breed young bulls (Charolais x local breeds). Food rations were distributed daily; the first ration (F1) was made up of soybeans while the second ration (F2) was made of tomato pulp supplemented with sodium bicarbonate. Parameters calculated were the Average Daily Gain (ADG), quantity of faeces eliminated, and weight of each bull. The ADG results shown in F1 and F2 are close. The addition of Sodium Bicarbonate in the F2 ration helps to alleviate certain digestive disorders, particularly acidosis and diarrhoea; therefore, reducing the production costs per kg of meat obtained from bulls fed with tomato which was available annually. The proposed protocol improved fillet yield and lowered the cost per kg of meat. It can be applied internationally in any rudimentary livestock farm.
Histological and Morphometrical Study of the Filiform Papillae in the Domestic Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Authors: CIPOU Mircea , MARTONOS Cristian , GAL Adrian Florin , RUS Vasile , VLASIUC Ion , MICLĂUȘ Viorel , DAMIAN Aurel
Published: May 2021

The domestic rabbit is often preferred as an experimental model in diverse research and especially those regarding pathologies of the oral cavity, both in human and veterinary medicine. From five domestic mixed breed rabbits, fragments were harvested from the three regions of the tongue: apex, body and root, for histological investigations. The samples were processed by embedding in paraffin, sectioned at a thickness of 5 µm and stained with Goldner’s trichrome method. The histological examination highlighted the presence of the filiform papillae on the entire dorsal surface of the tongue, with morphological particular carachteristics for each portion. The dimension of the filiform papillae of the rabbit’s tongue differs both regarding the length as well as the thickness and density. The shortest filiform papillae were found on the tip of the tongue, then the length increases progressively, reaching the maximum level on the middle portion and decreases in the last portion. The density also differs, in in the three compartments examined, being the highest in the anterior part and the lowest in the posterior part. The thickness of the filiform papillae is inversely proportional to their density. The thickness of the papillae is smaller where the density is higher and highest where the density is lowest. The upper surface of the filiform papillae is variably keratinized depending on the lingual segment. The papillae with the highest level of keratinization are arranged in the body part of the tongue, and those at the tip and root are slightly lower.
Evaluation of the Therapeutic Effect of Syzygium aromaticum Essential Oil in Wistar Rats Infected with Candida albicans - Biochemical and Hematological Study
Authors: ADLI Djallal Eddine Houari , KAHLOULA Khaled , KOURAT Dallal , BRAHMI Mostapha , SOUIDI Sendous Wadjila , NAAR Asma , SLIMANI Miloud
Published: May 2021

The objective of this study, on the one hand, is to evaluate the impact of Candida Albicans infection (10 6 CFU per 0.2 ml of intravenous inoculum) on the biochemical and hematological approaches of adult Wistar rats, on the other hand, to test the efficacy of Syzygium aromaticum essential oil (CEO) in restoring or not the harmful effects of the studied yeast with a daily intraperitoneal injection of 0.1 ml CEO/kg. The extraction of the essential oil from S.aromaticum by hydro-distillation allowed us to obtain CEO with a yield of 10.18%. Infection of adult rats with Candida albicans by intravenous injection at a concentration of 106 CFU per 0.2 ml of inoculum increased hepatic and renal fungal load. The infection also revealed a disruption of various biochemical parameters, including liver (AST, ALT), kidney (urea, creatinine) biochemical assays, and hematological (white and red blood cells, platelets...); also, the results show a correction in the values of these parameters following the administration of CEO (by an intraperitoneal injection of 0.1 ml CEO/kg/day) compared to those of infected animals. CEO also corrected the shape of the affected blood cells after infection with C. albicans.
The Relationship Between SOFA, qSOFA, SIRS Criteria Scoring Systems and 1-Year Mortality in Patients Followed Up in Level 3 Intensive Care Unit after Orthopedic Surgery
Authors: EREN Mehmet Burtaç , ÖZTÜRK Tahir , BİLGİÇ Erkal , BALTA Orhan
Published: May 2021

Predictive scoring systems are designed to predict patients' discharge status, patient mortality, Intensive Care Unit(ICU) mortality and lenght of hospital stay. These scoring systems, which are aimed to standardize and form a common language in terms of evaluating patient general health situation, are used in the evaluation of patients in many ICU.In this study, we aimed to evaluate the ability of the scoring systems that can be used to predict the mortality of the patients who will be followed up in the ICU after orthopedic surgery and predict the mortality that occurs in the first year outside the hospital.

We established our hypothesis that there will be no difference between the predictive power of predictive scoring systems, which can be used as a marker of mortality, since relatively short-term hospitalizations occur in the ICU after orthopedic surgery.

Our study was designed as a single center retrospective.
Between January 2017 and August 2018, all patients undergoing level 3 intensive care follow-up were identified in the automation system. After the evaluation of 146 patients' files and automation system data, patients who were in compliance with the inclusion and exclusion criteria were identified.
A total of 40 patients were included in the study. The mean age was 75.69 (SD = 8.66 years), 50% male and 50% female. Fifteen patients (37.5%) died during their first year follow-up.
When the patients were evaluated as survivors and non-survivors in the first year, it was observed that there was a significant difference between the groups in terms of quantitative variables in terms of early postoperative GCS and in terms of early postoperative oxygen saturationThere was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of qualitative variables. (P> 0.005)

An appropriate mortality predictor score should be selected to standardize follow-up in intensive care unit.
As a result of our study, there was no significant relationship between gropus SOFA, qSOFA scores and SIRS critera met suggested that these scoring systems were not suitable for predicting 1-year mortality in our patient group.
We believe that specific criteria should be established with studies with larger series and more criteria.
Botulinum toxin A in Patients with Chronic Migraine: A Single-Center Experience;
Authors: ÇEVİK YURTOĞULLARI Şükran
Published: May 2021

Abstract:
Objective : The Botulinum toxin A (BoNT/A), increasingly used in many fields in recent years, was shown to be effective in chronic migraine (CM) in recent studies. In this study, we aimed to investigate treatment response in our CM patients who underwent BoNT/A therapy.

Methods: The study included 41 CM patients (aged 18-65 years). We questioned patients undergoing BoNT/A therapy regarding demographic characteristics, education level, time of diagnosis, migraine triggers, and previous therapies at first visit prior to injection. The patients were assessed together with analgesic use, visual analog scale (VAS) score and Migraine Disability Assessment Score (MIDAS) rating at month 6 after treatment.

Results: There were 36 women (87.8%) and 5 men (12.2%) in the study group. Mean age was calculated as 44.88±10.51 years. Of the patients, 20 patients (48.8%) fulfilled criteria for migraine with aura while no aura was detected in 21 patients (51.2%). Significant decrease was detected in MIDAS rating and VAS scores after BoNT/A therapy (p<0.001).

Conclusion: The BoNT/A was found to be effective and safe in the prophylactic treatment of chronic migraine. The BoNT/A is a potent treatment that could be performed by experienced neurologists in eligible CM patients regardless of previous prophylactic treatments.
Evaluating Lung Cancer with Tumor Markers: CEA, CA 19-9 and CA 125
Authors: AYDIN Suphi , BALCI Aydın , EMİN Muhammed
Published: May 2021

Aim: Lung cancer (LC) is a common and mortal malignancy. Tumor biomarkers are measurable biochemicals associated with cancer cells. Tumor markers cannot diagnose cancer; instead, they can be used as laboratory tests to support the diagnosis. In this study, we aimed to investigate the place of tumor markers in lung cancer histological types.
Materials and Methods: The study included 121 stage IV lung cancer patients, 79% of whom were male, between the ages of 33-84, who were admitted to the chest diseases and thoracic surgery departments of our hospital. CEA, CA 19-9, CA 125 were studied with the immunoassay technique. Its effects on survival were investigated. LDH was analyzed for determination of tumor burden and transformation by enzymatic method.
Patients were divided into groups according to the number of metastases and survival after diagnosis to evaluate clinical parameters in detail.
Result: CEA in the adenocarcinoma type, CA 19-9 in the small cell subtype, CA 125 in the squamous type were significantly higher than the other histological subtypes (p = 0.037, p = 0.031, p = 0.021). CEA, CA 19-9, CA 125 values were significantly increased in patients with more than two metastases (p=0.047, p=0.039, p=0.028). When the tumor was divided into three groups as <3cm, 3-5cm, >5cm, CA 19-9 and CEA levels increased in proportion to tumor diameter, while CA 12-5 levels did not show a statistical relationship.
Conclusion: CEA and CA 19-9 for adenocarcinoma type, CA 19-9 for small cell lung cancer and CA 125 for squamous cell type can help predict patients' prognosis.
Assessment of Quality of Life in Patients with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Authors: PASİN Tugce , PASİN Ozge
Published: May 2021

Background: Evaluating the quality of life patients with subacromial impingement syndrome is important for further treatments
Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate simultaneously the quality of life with subacromial impingement syndrome using different parameters in a single model.
Material and Methods: Ninety patients diagnosed subacromial impingement syndrome were included in the study. Mental component score and physical component score were measured using SF-36 in the assesment of the quality of life and different scores were evaluated. The indirect and direct effects of these tests on the quality of life were examined in a single model using the structural equation modelling.
Results: The most total effect on physical component score was Shoulder Disability Questionnaire and the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Score, Visual Analog Score had the least total effect on physical component score. Considering the results of mental component score, the total most effect was VAS had the the minimum total effect.
Conclusion: The quality of life of the patients with subacromial impingement syndrom give more detailed informations when analysing the scores dependently. Evaluating the quality of life of subacromial impingement syndrome, using different measures of patients dependently will provide a more detailed research opportunity. If the patient quality of life evaluation is done in detail, it will facilitate the selection of appropriate treatment.
Hematological Findings in Children with Serum Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Authors: AKBAYRAM Hatice Tuba , ÖRKMEZ Mustafa
Published: May 2021

Aim: Vitamin B12 is essential for DNA synthesis and hematopoiesis, and its severe deficiency not only causes anemia, but may also result in thrombocytopenia and leucopenia. In this study, we analysed the relationship between hematological status and vitamin B12 deficiency and draw attention to this issue.
Material and Method: The data gathered from our institute Gaziantep University Hospital outpatient clinics electronic database. Six hundred forty children were evaluated. The inclusion criteria were child patients with less than 200 ng/l vitamin B12 levels.
Results: Four hundred seventy-seven patients (74.5%) had no hematological abnormalities. Anemia was detected in 99 patients (15.5 %), two patients (0.3%) had a Hb-level < 7 g/dl, anemia without macrocytosis in 91 (14.2 %), anemia with macrocytosis in 8 (1.3 %), leucopenia in 8 (1.3 %), neutropenia in 22 (3.4 %), lymphopenia in 9 (1.4 %), thrombocytopenia in 6 (0.9 %), and pancytopenia in 3 patients (0.4 %). An examination of the correlation, there were no correlations between vitamin B12 levels and hematological parameters.
Conclusion: Our results showed that hematological abnormalities were detected in only 25.5% of patients with Vitamin B12 deficiency, and anemia and neutropenia were the most common hematological abnormalities. In addition, serum vitamin B12 levels were not significantly correlated with the complete blood count parameters.
Complications, and requirement of opioid use after rib fractures, an analysis of 1074 patients
Authors: ÇAĞLAR Ahmet , ERYAZĞAN Mehmet Ali , ÖZTÜRK Kemal , KAÇER İlker
Published: May 2021

Aim: This study was aimed to evaluate the risk factors, associated complications, opioid requirements, and mortality rates of rib fractures.
Materials and Methods: Patients with rib fractures who were admitted to the emergency department between January 1, 2016, and December 31, 2020, were retrospectively analyzed. Patients' demographic data, rib fracture characteristics, trauma mechanism, associated complications, length of stay in the hospital, and in-hospital mortality were recorded.
Results: A total of 1074 patients were included in the study. Most of the patients were male (n = 748, 69.6%) and the mean age was 53.89 ± 15.31 years. The mean number of fractured ribs was 3.65 ± 2.06. All patients with diaphragm laceration, atelectasis, pneumonia, ARDS, pneumomediastinum, lung herniation, flail chest, and empyema had six or more rib fractures. Comparison of died and survived patients showed statistically significant differences for age, gender, side of rib fracture, number of fractured ribs, and accompanying another organ injury. A moderate-strong correlation was found between the number of fractured ribs and pneumothorax, hemothorax, chest tube, opioid use, and length of stay in the hospital.
Conclusion: Increased number of fractured ribs were associated with increased complications, opioid use, and length of stay in the hospital. The mortality rate was 8.8% in patients with 6 or more fractures. In-vehicle traffic accidents were the most common mechanism. Many of the rib fractures can be prevented if the measures are improved.
Survival Analysis in Colon Cancer Patients
Authors: ULGEN Ayse , ÇETİN Şirin , DEDE İsa
Published: May 2021

Introduction: The aim of this study is to investigate the degree of risk and significance of prognostic and demographic factors affecting the survival of patients diagnosed with colon cancer (CC).
Material and Method: This was a retrospective study conducted by reviweing the medical records of 80 patients diagnosed with metastatic CC at the Oncology Clinic at the Mustafa Kemal University between 01/2018 – 01/2021. Cox regression analysis was performed to determine the prognostic and demographic factors affecting the CC and Kaplan-Meier method was used to estimate the overall survival (OS). Difference between the variable levels in terms of survival probabilities was investigated using the log-rank test.
Results: The average age of the patients was 56.72 ± 12.42. The median survival time of patients with colon cancer was 48.42 months (95% confidence interval (CI) = 41.97-54.87). Cox regression analysis showed that age, incident type 2 diabetes mellitus (DB), and family history of CC were significantly associated with OS (p <0.005). Patients with CC aged 50 years; patients with DB and patients with a family history of CC were approximately 3 times more at risk compared to patients <50 years; patients without DB and patients without CC in the family, consecutively.
Discussion and Conclusion: The effect of prognostic and demographic factors affecting the survival of patients with CC was evaluated. Our findings showed that age, DB and family history of CC can be used to estimate the survial of patients with CC. We believe that our results will help guide practitioners for the treatment of patients diagnosed with metastatic CC.
Factors determining ARDS and mortality in Covid-19 pneumonia
Authors: YAMANOĞLU Adnan , BORA Saylav , ÇELEBİ YAMANOĞLU Nalan Gökçe , ARIKAN Cüneyt , ACAR Hüseyin
Published: May 2021

Introduction
COVID-19 is caused by a newly discovered corona virus called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). COVID-19 patients often present with fever, myalgia or fatigue and dry cough. Although most patients' prognosis is thought to be benign, it is known that poor results can be observed in elderly patients and those with chronic underlying diseases.
Our aim in this study is to investigate the factors that progress to ARDS and cause mortality in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia, based on symptoms, laboratory findings, Computed Tomography (CT) findings, chronic diseases and continuous medications they use.
Material Method
Demographic characteristics of patients with Covid-19 pneumonia such as age, gender, complaints, vital signs, physical examination findings, smoking and other habits, chronic disease histories, laboratory and imaging examination results, treatment regimen applied in the hospital, hospitalization and intensive care durations were obtained and recorded in the hospital registration system. Clinical outcomes of all patients; Acute Respiratory Disitress (ARDS) has been recorded by classifying it as discharge or exitus. The definition of ARDS was made according to the Berlin criteria updated in 2012.
Result and Conclusion
In this study, low oxygen saturation at admission, chronic diuretic use, hypocalcemia, thrombocytopenia were found to be significant parameters that increase the risk for both ARDS and mortality in patients with Covid-19 pneumonia. In addition, high D-Dimer was found to be a significant risk factor for the development of ARDS, while advanced age was found to be a significant risk factor for mortality.
‘There Was Modernism. Then There Was Digital:’ Kenneth Goldsmith and the Updating of Literature
Authors: Nygård Karin
Published: May 2021

The notion of literature as an obsolete form, out of sync with its own time, has been a familiar one ever since modern media displaced the literary from its previous centrality in culture. Expounding on poet Kenneth Goldsmith’s express ambitions of bringing literature up to date with contemporary media culture, this article engages the larger stakes of his work with a view to an ‘updated literature’ – a literature, as it is here considered, 'beyond textuality.' Informed by the theoretical perspectives of Friedrich Kittler and the broader field of media archeology, the article posits literature’s turn toward the generalized ‘informational milieu’ of contemporary network culture and its concomitant break with modernist notions of medium specificity. Although the provocations of both Goldsmith and Kittler have received much previous attention; in seeking here to bring them together in a committed way, this article also moves beyond the limits of their approaches to rethink the problem of literature’s dubious distinctness in our age of networks.