bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Strong convergence of a modified Halpern-type iteration for asymptotically quasi-∅-nonexpansive mappings
Authors: Wu Chang-Qun , Hao Yan
Published: August 2013

In this paper, the problem of modifying Halpern iteration for approximating a common fixed point of a family of asymptotically quasi- ∅-nonexpansive mappings is considered. Strong convergence theorems are established in a uniformly smooth and strictly convex Banach space which also enjoys the Kadec-Klee property. The results presented in this paper mainly improve the corresponding results announced in [Y.J. Cho, X. Qin, S.M. Kang, Strong convergence of the modified Halpern- type iterative algorithms in Banach spaces, An. Stiint. Univ. Ovidius Constanta Ser. Mat. 17 (2009) 51-68].
Anger Makes You Feel Stronger: The Positive Influence of Trait Anger in a Real-Life Experiment
Authors: Tibubos Ana Nanette , Schnell Kerstin , Rohrmann Sonja
Published: August 2013

Although anger as a negative emotion is associated with unpleasantness, recent research on anger highlights its motivational effect. The present study tested whether individuals experience both, an unpleasant and an activating affect, after real-life provocations. Results revealed that an anger situation evoked not only typical subjective and cardiovascular anger reactions but also a sense of strength, which is a positive affect. A comparison of participants with low versus high anger disposition according to the STAXI-2 at baseline, treatment, and recovery showed that participants with high trait anger consistently scored higher in subjective ratings of feeling strong than their counterparts did. Moreover, we found a larger and longer lasting effect of feeling strong than feeling angry after an anger treatment. Thus, differences in anger disposition influence the positive correlation between trait anger and positive affect.
Test and Math Anxiety: A Validation of the German Test Anxiety Questionnaire
Authors: Schnell Kerstin , Tibubos Ana Nanette , Rohrmann Sonja , Hodapp Volker
Published: August 2013

The present study investigated the construct validity of the Test Anxiety Questionnaire (Prüfungsangstfragebogen PAF; Hodapp, Rohrmann, & Ringeisen, 2011), a revised and shortened version of the German Test Anxiety Inventory (TAI-G), by comparing it with math anxiety. A sample of German fifth- and sixth-grade students (N = 79; 61 % male) was analyzed. Math anxiety was measured by a German adaptation of the Math Anxiety Questionnaire (Fragebogen für Rechenangst FRA; Krinzinger et al., 2007). A significant but moderate correlation between test anxiety and math anxiety was found. In regression analyses, math anxiety predicted math performance whereas test anxiety explained additional variance for both math and overall performance. It can be concluded that math and test anxiety have overlaps, but do not constitute the same construct. Thus, the results support the construct validity of the PAF indicating its usefulness in practical application.
Influence of Nitrogen on Potato Productivity and Nutrient Use Efficiency
Authors: Ruža Antons , Skrabule Ilze , Vaivode Aija
Published: August 2013

Yield and quality of potato depend on nutrient availability in soil, especially regarding nitrogen. Nitrogen (N) is a very dynamic plant nutrient and its uncontrolled application can considerably raise the price of agricultural production. If N is insufficiently utilised by plants environmental pollution can occur. The aim of the study was to investigate efficiency of nitrogen fertiliser use by potato. The field trials were carried out at the State Priekuïi Plant Breeding Institute from 2009 till 2012. Nine fertilisation variants were applied: no fertilisation; PK dose to provide potato yield of 40 t ha-1; and the remaining seven variants with a PK dose plus plus increasing N amount from 30 to 210 kg ha-1. The results of the four-year experiment years indicated that an increase in nitrogen fertilizer rate up to N120 kg ha-1 increased the potato yield. Nitrogen fertilizer rates should be applied depending on potato variety and planned use of the grown potato crop. Tuber nitrogen content increased with nitrogen fertilizer level from 1.09% in the treatment N0PK up to 1.53% in treatment N120, and practically remained at that level in treatments with higher N application levels. Nitrogen content in potato foliage was twice as high as that in tubers and continuously increased with the N amount applied, and particularly with higher nitrogen fertilizer rates of N150-210. In regard only to tuber yield, the N utilization coefficient at a nitrogen fertilizer rate up to N120 was on average 0.60. A further increase in nitrogen rate reduced the N utilization coefficient with each successive step.
Comparison of Late Blight Resistance and Yield of Potato Varieties
Authors: Tähtjärv Terje , Tsahkna Aide , Tamm Sirje
Published: August 2013

Growing more resistant potato varieties is one of the most effective strategies to control late blight, to protect potato yield and to prevent harming the environment. The main aim of our study was to identify potato varieties with higher resistance to late blight and which were high yielding in Estonian conditions and suitable for organic farming. During the three-year trial, twelve potato varieties were tested at the Jõgeva Plant Breeding Institute (PBI) in 2010-2012. Foliage late blight (Phytophtora infestance (Mont) de Bary) and yield were estimated. First infection of late blight occurred in different times during the trial years. The three-year average infection level indicated that early varieties ‘Arielle’, ‘Impala’ and ‘Princess’ were more damaged than other varieties in the first estimation. Late varieties ‘Ando’, ‘Anti’, ‘Juku’ and ‘Sarme’ had higher late blight resistance. Their foliage damage remained less than 30% in the last estimation. The new medium variety ‘Teele’ had a lower infection rate than other medium varieties and did not significantly differ from late varieties. Based on these data, late varieties, early variety ‘Maret’ and medium variety ‘Teele’ can be considered suitable for organic farming. The new variety ‘Teele’ had the highest threeyear average tuber yield (52.8 t ha-1). Varieties ‘Impala’, ‘Princess’ and ‘Secura’ had significantly lower yield. Yield loss of these varieties might have been caused by higher late blight infection during trial years
Genotypic Assessment of the Latvian Rye (Secale Cereale L.) Collection
Authors: Gailīte Agnese , Gaile Anita , Gaile Ilze , Voronova Angelika , Veinberga Ilze , Kokare Aina , Ruņģis Dainis Edgars
Published: August 2013

Rye (Secale cereale L.) is an important grain crop in Latvia, where it is mainly used for baking rye bread, which is a popular staple. However, the area under rye cultivation in Latvia is small, and the majority of varieties planted are foreign. In 1937, almost 290 000 ha of rye were planted, while in 2011, only 28 000 ha were planted, or ~5% of the area planted with cereals. The Latvian rye genetic resources collection contains nine accessions, including old and new cultivars, landraces and one repatriated accession, which was previously held in the N. I. Vavilov Research Institute of Plant Industry collection. A set of descriptors has been developed for rye, and field evaluations of the Latvian rye collection have been started. A set of simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers has been utilised for genetic fingerprinting of the collection. The initial genetic results indicate that the Latvian rye collection contains a high degree of genetic diversity. Analyses are continuing in order to more fully characterise the collection both phenotypically and genetically.
Comparison o Selection Results i Organic and Conventional Environments for Winter Triticale
Authors: Kronberga Arta , Legzdiņa Linda , Strazdiņa Vija , Vicupe Zaiga
Published: August 2013

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One of key questions in breeding for organic agriculture is about most appropriate selection environment. A successful man-made cereal species, triticale (Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus.) - is very suitable for growing in organic crop management systems but little research has been conducted on breeding triticale for organic agriculture. Field trials were carried out in Priekuïi during 2009-2012. One hundred F4 winter triticale lines were sown in conventionally and organically managed fields. Selection of the approximately ten best lines in each environment, according to breeders’ opinion with respect to suitability for organic conditions, was made. The selected lines were compared in both organic and conventional fields. The study did not show that there was a need to create varieties for organic farming by selection of triticale in the initial generations in organic fields.
Adoption Of Selected Wheat Production Technologies In Two Northern Districts Of Bangladesh
Authors: Rahman MS , Haque Zerina
Published: August 2013

The study was conducted in two major wheat growing areas of Bangladesh to determine the adoption level and factors affecting the adoption of wheat production practices in the study areas during 2011. Descriptive statistics along with multiple regression technique was used to achieve the objectives. The results revealed that most of the farmers (60.91%) in the study areas were cultivating Shatabdi variety of wheat. Adoption level of seed rate, TSP and MoP application were found to be very low. On the other hand, production practices like time of wheat sowing and number of irrigation were highly adopted by the farmers. Most of the farmers (69.09%) applied TSP below the recommended dose while 81.82% of the farmers applied MoP over the recommended dose. The study also revealed a positive and significant relationship between adoption and the variables like education, experience and extension contact. Lack of proper information and technical knowledge were the major problems that hinder the adoption of wheat production technologies in the study areas. Adoption gaps are needed to be eliminated to enhance the productivity as well as net return of wheat cultivation. Int. J. Agril. Res. Innov. & Tech. 3 (1): 5-11, June, 2013 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/ijarit.v3i1.16043
Chemical Fractionation Of Cu And Zn And Their Impacts On Microbial Properties In Slightly Contaminated Soils
Authors: Aiju Liu , Honghai Wang , Peiling Gao , Hong-zhi Xu
Published: August 2013

Chemical fractionation of Cu and Zn in bulk soil and its effects on soil microbial properties were determined in Cu and Zn contaminated soils (Cu: 35.57~46.37 mg·kg-1, Zn: 74.33~127.20 mg·kg-1) sampled from an agricultural field in outskirts of Zibo, China during the month of September, 2011. A sequential extraction technique (SET) was used for metals chemical fractionation analysis in soils and a correlation analysis was applied to determinate the effects of metal on soil microbial properties. Chemical speciation showed that Cu and Zn were mostly present in the residual fraction and their concentrations in the most labile fraction (acid soluble fraction) were the lowest in the investigated soils. However, the correlation analysis indicated that the labile forms of Cu/Zn, such as its acid soluble, reducible or oxidizable fractions, were usually significantly negatively correlated with the tested microbial activities at 0.05 or 0.01 probability levels. These results indicate that the metal labile fractions could exert an inhibitory effect on the soil microbial parameters even in the minor contaminated soils. Int. J. Agril. Res. Innov. & Tech. 3 (1): 20-25, June, 2013 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/ijarit.v3i1.16045
Development And Evaluation Of A Drum Seeder For Onion
Authors: Hoque MA , Wohab MA
Published: August 2013

To achieve optimum yield of onion by placing the seeds at a certain depth in lines, a manually operated drum seeder for onion has been designed, fabricated and tested in Farm Machinery and Postharvest Process (FMP) Engineering Division of Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI). The seeder is suitable for the small farmers who have practice of direct seeding of onion under dry land cultivation. The seeder consists of a frame, a PVC drum, furrow openers, furrow closer, wheels and handle. In 2009-2010, the seeder was fabricated in FMP Engineering divisional workshop and tested in experimental plot, BARI, Gazipur. Seed rate of the seeder was 4 kg ha-1 and field capacity was 0.08 ha hr-1. Weight and price of the seeder were 5.5 kg and Tk 2500 per unit, respectively. In 2010-2011, a drug chain was added in the seeder and field performance evaluation of the seeder was repeated comparing with manual line sowing and traditional broadcasting methods in experimental plot of BARI, Gazipur. There was no significant variation between average yield of onion by using the seeder (13.26 ton ha-1) and in that of manual line sowing (12.90 ton ha-1) but there was significantly higher yield of onion by using the seeder than that in traditional (10.25 ton ha-1). But sowing time (6 h ha-1) was significantly lower for seeder use than manual line sowing (48 h ha-1) which contribute to reduce the cost of sowing for direct seeded onion. Int. J. Agril. Res. Innov. & Tech. 3 (1): 26-28, June, 2013 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/ijarit.v3i1.16051
Morphological And Molecular Characterization Of Eggplant Lines For Resistant To Phomopsis Blight And Fruit Rot
Authors: Khalil M Ibrahim , Meah M Bahadur , Islam Mirza Mofazzal
Published: August 2013

The F4 lines of eggplant derived from the crosses of Dohazari G x BAU Begun-1 and Laffa S x BAU Begun-1 were evaluated for resistance to phomopsis blight and fruit rot under confined field conditions. The inoculated plants exhibited differential disease reactions. Among the parents, BAU Begun-1 was resistant whereas Dohazari G and Laffa S were susceptible to Phomopsis vexans. All the phenotypes of F4 progenies showed resistant reaction to the disease. Significant differences were observed among the phenotypes in all the yield components. High genotypic and phenotypic coefficient of variation, heritability and per cent genetic advance were estimated for number of fruits per plant, number of secondary branch per plant, fruit length and fruit breadth. Significant positive correlation was observed between yield contributing characters. Random amplified polymorphic DNA technique was used for assessing genetic variation and relationship among parent cultivars and their F4 progenies of eggplant. Amplification with five decamer primers generated 69.0% polymorphic bands. Comparatively higher genetic distance was observed between Laffa S vs. green globose (Dohazari G x BAU Begun-1). The dendogram constructed from Neis genetic distance produced two main clusters, the parent cultivars and six F4 lines formed cluster 1 and one line in cluster 2. F4 lines of the tested phenotypes showed similar disease reaction and divided into same sub cluster. The parent cultivars were different in case of disease reaction and finally divided into two groups, susceptible cultivars Laffa S and Dohazari G belonged to group 1 and the resistant parent BAU Begun-1 formed another group. Int. J. Agril. Res. Innov. & Tech. 3 (1): 35-46, June, 2013 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/ijarit.v3i1.16053
Combined Effect of Organic Manure and Potassium on Growth and Yield of Onion cv. Bari piaz-I
Authors: Barman HK , Siddiqui MN , Siddique MA , Roni MS , Nuruzzaman M
Published: August 2013

An experiment was conducted to find out the combined effect of cowdung and potassium on the growth and yield of onion cv. BARI piaz-I at Horticulture Farm, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during the period from December 2010 to March 2011. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. The two factors experiment had four levels of cowdung, viz., 0, 5, 10 and 20 tons ha-1 and four levels of potassium, viz. 0, 50, 150 and 250 kg K ha-1. Doses of cowdung and potassium showed significant variation in respect of all the parameters studied. The combination of 10 tons cowdung and 250 kg K ha-1 gave the tallest plant (46.60 cm), the highest number of leaves plant-1 (6.40), the highest length of bulb (3.27 cm), the highest diameter of bulb (4.83 cm), individual weight of bulb (51.23 g), dry matter content (12.66%) and yield of bulb ha-1 (12.83 tons); whereas the control treatment gave the shortest plant (38.15 cm), lowest number of leaves plant-1 (5.68), diameter of bulb (3.41), individual weight of bulb (35.65g) and gave lowest bulb yield ha-1 (9.16 tons). Int. J. Agril. Res. Innov. & Tech. 3 (1): 47-51, June, 2013 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/ijarit.v3i1.16092
Control of Phomopsis Blight of Egg Plant through Fertilizer and Fungicide Management
Authors: Hossain MI , Islam MR , Uddin MN , Arifuzzaman SM , Hasan GN
Published: August 2013

The experiments were conducted at Laboratory of the Department of Plant Pathology and in the farm of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh during Rabi season of the year 2007-2008. Four fungicides viz. Bavistin 50 WP (Carbendazim), Tilt 250 EC (Propiconazole), Cupravit 50 WP (Copperoxychloride) and Dithane M-45 (Mancozeb) and micronutrients (Gypsum, ZnO and Boric acid) were evaluated against Phomopsis vexans causing Phomopsis blight and fruit rot of eggplant. The fungicides and micronutrients either applied individually or in combination showed significant effect in terms of per cent leaf infection, fruit infection, leaf area diseased and fruit area diseased in comparison to control. Effect of each fungicide applied in combination with micronutrients always showed better performance in reducing disease incidence and disease severity than the fungicides applied alone. Among the fungicides, Bavistin 50 WP (0.1%) proved to be effective arresting the spore germination and mycelia growth of Phomopsis vexans assayed in in vitro test. Reduction of leaf area diseased caused by Bavistin 50 WP (0.1%) in combination with micronutrients were 58.17, 67.37, 78.41 and 85.25%, respectively at preflowering, post-flowering, fruiting and fruit ripening stages while Bavistin 50 WP (0.1%) alone reduced by 52.22, 58.67, 74.19 and 83.09%, respectively at those stages. Similarly reduction of fruit area diseased caused by Bavistin 50 WP (0.1%) in combination with micronutrients were 57.93 and 79.79%, respectively at fruiting and fruit ripening stages while Bavistin 50WP (0.1%) alone reduced by 56.93 and 76.14%, respectively at those stages. Micronutrients had little effect against the disease but significantly better than control.Int. J. Agril. Res. Innov. & Tech. 3 (1): 66-72, June, 2013 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/ijarit.v3i1.16095
Comparative Profitability of Onions Harvested as Green and Dry (Mature) in Botswana
Authors: Baliyan SP , Baliyan PS
Published: August 2013

This study was an attempt to calculate and compare the profitability of onions harvested as green and dry (mature) in Botswana. Half of the planted onions were harvested and sold as green and half were harvested and sold as dry onions. The cost of production of green onions was 32.78% higher than the cost of production of dry onions. The irrigation and marketing expenses contributed the highest difference in the cost of production of green and dry onions. The major cost item contributing to the cost of green onions production was marketing cost (32.86%) followed by irrigation cost (23.77%) and harvesting cost (18.53%) whereas the highest cost of production for dry onions was contributed by irrigation (38.58%) followed by marketing (19.45%) and planting (11.96%). The marketing cost for green onions was almost double (35.6%) as compare to the dry onions (18.2%). The total return from green onions was 50.90% higher than the returns from dry onions. Gross margin of onions harvested as green was 63% higher than the gross margin from dry onions, which indicated that the production of green onions is more profitable as compare to production of dry onions. The farmers preferred onion harvested as green because it generates regular and higher returns than onions harvested as mature. Government should support farmers through some policies such as Minimum Support Price (MSP) for dry onions, distribution of Mini FertiSeed Kit (Seeds of improved varieties and fertilizer package), construction of storages and formation of cooperatives. Int. J. Agril. Res. Innov. & Tech. 3 (1): 73-77, June, 2013 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/ijarit.v3i1.16096
Effect of Variety and Level of Phosphorus on the Yield and Yield Components of Lentil
Authors: Datta SK , Sarker MAR , Uddin FMJ
Published: August 2013

The experiment was carried out to study the effect of variety and level of phosphorus fertilizer on the yield and yield components of lentil at the Agronomy Field Laboratory, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during October 2009 to March 2010. Three lentil varieties viz. BINA masur 2, BINA masur 3 and BARI masur 4 and four levels of phosphorus viz. 0 kg P ha-1 (P0), 15 kg P ha-1 (P15), 30 kg P ha-1 (P30) and 45 kg P ha-1 (P45) were used in this experiment. Varieties showed significant influence on the all characters except plant height. The highest seed yield (1165 kg ha-1) was observed in BARI masur 4, and the lowest seed yield (1028 kg ha-1) was found in BINA masur 3. Phosphorus fertilizer had a significant effect on all the plant characters studied except 1000 seed weight. The highest seed yield (1222kg ha-1) was observed in P45 (45 kg P ha-1) treatment and the lowest seed yield (893 kg ha-1) was found in P0 treatment. In case of interaction, effect of cultivar and phosphorus fertilizer doses had a significant effect on all the plant characters studied except seeds pod-1 and 1000-seed weight. The highest seed yield (1317 kg ha-1) was obtained in V3 X P45 treatment, and the lowest seed yield (830 kg ha-1) was observed in V2 X P0 treatment combination. Among the varieties BINA masur 2 and BARI masur 4 were superior to BINA masur 3 in respect of yield performance with 30 kg P ha-1. BARI masur 4 fertilized with 30 kg P ha-1 produced the highest seed yield. Int. J. Agril. Res. Innov. & Tech. 3 (1): 78-82, June, 2013 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/ijarit.v3i1.16097
Survey On The Incidence And Severity Of Common Scab Of Potato In Bangladesh
Authors: Naher Najmun , Hossain Mohammad , Bashar MA
Published: August 2013

A survey on the incidence and severity of common scab (Streptomyces sp.) of potato was made in the major potato growing districts of Bangladesh during the cropping season of 2007-2008. A total of 150 fields was surveyed for collection of potato common scab infected samples. It was observed that there was a lot of variation in disease severity and its incidence in different districts of Bangladesh. Highest per cent scab incidence (71.41 %) was recorded in Kahalo Upazila (Bogra) and lowest (13.79 %) in Pirgacha Upazila (Rangpur). Disease incidence also varied among the tested varieties namely, Cardinal, Diamant, Granola, Binella and Raja. Highest incidence was observed in Cardinal (54.08 %) followed by Binella (50.71 %) and it was lowest in Raja (3.07 %). Cardinal and Binella were found to be highly susceptible and Raja was resistant to common scab disease. Diamant, the commercial variety showed medium susceptible reaction to the disease. J. Asiat. Soc. Bangladesh, Sci. 39(1): 35-41, June 2013 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jasbs.v39i1.16031
Biology Of The Angoumois Grain Moth, Sitotroga Cerealella (Oliver) On Stored Rice Grain In Laboratory Condition
Authors: Akter T , Jahan M , Bhuiyan MSI
Published: August 2013

The experiment was conducted in the laboratory of the Department of Entomology, Shere- Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka during the period from May 2009 to April 2010 to study the biology of the Angoumois grain moth, Sitotroga cerealella (Oliver) in Bangladesh. The ovipositional period, incubation period, larval period, pre-pupal period and pupal period of Angoumois grain moth were 3.67 days, 5.5 days, 25.2 days, 3.0 days and 5.0 days, respectively; male and female longevity of moth were 8.0 and10 days, respectively. The lengths of all five larval instars were 1.0 ± 0.00, 2.0 ± 0.02, 4.0 ± 0.06, 5.0 ± 0.03 and 4.0 ± 0.06 mm, and the widths were 0.10 ± 0.0, 0.4 ± 0.0, 0.6 ± 0.01, 0.8 ± 0.02 and 1.0 ± 0.09 mm, respectively. The length and width of the pre-pupa and the pupa were 4.0 ± 0.02, 3.5 ± 0.01 mm and 1.20 ± 0.05, 1.50 ± 0.03 mm respectively. The length of male and female was 11.2 ± 0.09 and 12.07 ± 0.06 mm respectively. J. Asiat. Soc. Bangladesh, Sci. 39(1): 61-67, June 2013 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jasbs.v39i1.16034
Histopathological Effects Of Extracts Of Two Indigenous Plants, Pongamia Pinnata (L.) Pierre And Clerodendrum Viscosum (Vent.) On The Cat Fish, Heteropneustes Fossilis (Bloch)
Authors: Nasiruddin Munira , Azadi Mohamad Ali , Nely Mahmuda Sharmin
Published: August 2013

Piscicidal properties of part extracts (seed, leaf and bark) of two indigenous plants, Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierre and Clerodendrum viscosum (Vent.) were studied on Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch). A number of histopathological lesions was observed in the tissues of intestine, gill and liver of the fish which were treated with 50% ethyl alcohol extract of the two plant parts toxicants. The principal degenerative changes in the intestine were: disintegrated serosa, swollen and partially ruptured muscularis layer, vacuolated submucosa, damaged mucosa and distended and coalesced villi. The principal changes in the gills included vacuolated and disrupted epithelial cells and disorganized gill filaments, shrunken and oedamatous distensions in the primary lamellae, swollen, shortened and coalesced secondary lamellae and distorted and disintegrated gill arches. The changes in the liver included compactly or loosely arranged hepatic cells, reduced or swollen hepatic artery, disintegrated hepatic vein, blood coagulated portal vein, dilated and swollen central vein and dispersed sinusoids. The most toxic extract for P. pinnata was the leaf extract and for C. viscosum was the seed extract in three organs. Among the extracts of three plant parts (seed, leaf and bark) P. pinnata was found to be more toxic than C. viscosum. J. Asiat. Soc. Bangladesh, Sci. 39(1): 105-115, June 2013 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jasbs.v39i1.16039
Cadaveric Study of Different Shapes of the Human Adrenal Glands
Authors: Siddiqua Diruba , Nurunnabi Abu Sadat Mohammad , Ara Shamim , Perven Hosna Ara
Published: August 2013

J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 21, No. 2, October, 2012, Page 140-142 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jdmc.v21i2.15300
Diagnostic Accuracy of Computed Tomography in the Pre-Operative Evaluation of Posterior Fossa Tumours in Children
Authors: Sarker Taposhi , Sarker Robindra Nath , Rabbi Akanda Fazle , Das Kanta , Hossain Ahmed
Published: August 2013

J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 21, No. 2, October, 2012, Page 188-196 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jdmc.v21i2.15357
Pattern of Gallbladder Diseases in an Academic Hospital - Two Years Study
Authors: Hossian Nabir , Parvin Saila , Ali Ahammed , Akhter Jaheeda , Habib AKM Kaswar , Hossain Sanwar , Haque Abdul Hasnat Md. Afzalul
Published: August 2013

J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 21, No. 2, October, 2012, Page 204-208 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jdmc.v21i2.15359
Atrial Septal Defect Closure Device Dislodgement - Emergency Surgical Retrieval
Authors: Rahman Mostafizur , Hossain Md. Aslam , Hasan Md. Kamrul , Khan Omar Sadeque , Shaha Sanjoy Kumar , Adhikary ASit Baran
Published: August 2013

J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 21, No. 2, October, 2012, Page 209-210 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jdmc.v21i2.15360
Retroperitoneal Leiomyosarcoma: A Case Report
Authors: Banu Nasima Arjumand , Akter Sayeda Husna , Talukdar Rezaur Rahman , Banu Nahida Arjumand , Islam Nasim Imtiaz
Published: August 2013

J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 21, No. 2, October, 2012, Page 229-234 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jdmc.v21i2.15364
Pseudocyesis: A Case Report on False Pregnancy
Authors: Sultana Kishwar , Nazneen Rumana , Ara Iffat
Published: August 2013

J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 21, No. 2, October, 2012, Page 235-237 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jdmc.v21i2.15365
A Young Child with Sickle Cell Beta Thalassemia: A Case Report and Review of Literatures
Authors: Mollah Md. Abid Hossain , Rahman Ekhlasur , Islam Saiful , Morshed AKM Amirul , Munmun Farzana Rahman , Shohel Mohammad
Published: August 2013

J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 21, No. 2, October, 2012, Page 245-249 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jdmc.v21i2.15368
Socio - Demographic Profile of Patients Attending in Outpatient Department in a General Hospital - An Observational Study
Authors: Khan Mohammad Ashik Imran , Sakib Md. Annazmus , Podder Mrinmay Kumar , Mainuddin Md. , Tarafder Binoy Krishna
Published: August 2013

Background : Bangladesh has had tremendous development when it comes to health. With greater emphasis given to health, more and more people has become health conscious and seek medical attention early in their disease course. Our study looked at the pattern of the medicine OPD consultation in a peripheral center. Methodology: It was an observational study where all patients coming to the outpatient department of a 250 bed general hospital cum newly formed medical college were included in the study. Data was collected viewing the OPD patient registry and a short questionnaire over a three month period. Results: Over a three months period, a total of 2344 patients were seen in OPD. Among them, 1247 were male (53.19%),1097 were female(46.81%). Most of the patients belonged to the 35-54 age group(47%). Only 3%(70 patients) required admission. Among the patients seeking consultation, around 79% were actually seeking consultation, rest were looking for free medicine. Majority patients had PUD(982).630 patients had IBS. Conclusion: Over the years, there has been a shift in health awareness among Bangladeshi people which is reflected in our study.OPD need more attention for effective functioning of hospitals. KYAMC Journal Vol. 3, No.-2, January 2013, Page 294-297 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/kyamcj.v3i2.15170
Successful Pregnancy of a DVR Patient -A Case Report.
Authors: Sultana Mst. Stia , Islam Md. Saiful , Akter Monira , Khatun Masuma
Published: August 2013

Mrs Rojina Akter 27 years old lady presented to us with complains of 12 weeks amenorrhea with the history of Rheumatic heart disease(MS-severe with MR Gr-2+ with AR Gr-2) treated surgically with mechanical metallic Double valve Replacement on 7th April 2010 in Cardiac Surgery Department of KYAMCH. It was her second conception.first one was terminated by MR due to fear of cardiac problem out side of this hospital. She also noticed slight breathlessness & palpitation. On examination- she was anxious, her respiratory rate, pulse rate & blood pressure were within normal limits. Her ECG report was within normal limit & colour Doppler Echo study showed normally functioning prosthetic metallic valves in Aortic & Mitral position with normal ejection fraction. Under joint-consultation with Cardiologist & Obstetrician she was advised to continue her pregnancy with careful & regular antenatal check up. During antenatal period she continued her cardiac medications & other supplementary drugs for her pregnancy. Without some minor ailments she continued her pregnancy up to 38 wks, then she delivered a healthy female baby by caesarean section on 6th August 2012 .Now she is well under the supervision of Cardiologist. KYAMC Journal Vol. 3, No.-2, January 2013, Page 306-308 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/kyamcj.v3i2.15173
Combined Operation of CABG, and Rt. Ex. Ileofemoral, Lt. Femoropopliteal Bypass: a case report
Authors: Rahman Md. Lutfar , Badruzzaman Md. , Chowdhury Md. Masumul Gani
Published: August 2013

It is very much problematic to plan the overall therapeutic strategy in patients with coronary artery diseases (CAD) and peripheral arterial diseases (PAD) affecting several arterial segment at the same time. The great saphenous vein (GSV) is usually used as a gold standard conduit. The symptom of the CAD and PAD vary with the site of involvement. Some sorts of the symptom of CAD may be obscured in patient with both CAD and PAD due to lack of ambulation for lower limb claudication, rest pain, ulceration and gangreen. To give maximum benefit to this patient, both the CAD and PAD should be dealt simultaneously or in the same settings. In our perspective if possible and adequate facilities is available the both operations better to be done on the same table. Because it has a better compliance to the patient both for financial savings and avoidance of harassment of 2nd. operation. Our present patient who was followed for 2 months has an excellent postoperative results with disappearance of rest pain and claudication. KYAMC Journal Vol. 3, No.-2, January 2013, Page 312-314 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/kyamcj.v3i2.15175
Prediction of Major Adverse Cardiac Events of Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome by Using TIMI Risk Score
Authors: Ehsan Mohammad Abul , Mahmood Manzoor , Siddique Md Abu , Kanerjee Sajal Krishna , Khan Laila Farzana , Hasan ATM Iqbal , Salim Md Abu , Sultan Md Ashraf Uddin
Published: August 2013

Background: Patient with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) has considerable variability in outcome and mortality risk. The Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) risk score for unstable angina/non ST elevation myocardial infarction & ST elevation myocardial infarction were a convenient bedside clinical risk score for predicting 30 days mortality at presentation with ACS. Aim & objectives: This study was done to predict and validate major adverse cardiac events in patients of ACS thus it will help us to quantify risk, observe the prognostic value and to guide appropriate therapy by using TIMI risk score. Methods: This prospective study was carried out in the department of cardiology, BSMMU, Dhaka from April, 2011 to March, 2012. After considering all ethical issues, data were collected from 279 patients attending at cardiac emergency department with the presentation of ACS. History & complete physical examinations were done. ST changes in electrocardiogram & CKMB/Troponin value were noted in data sheet. TIMI risk score was calculated for each patient. The major adverse cardiac events (recurrent myocardial infarction, urgent revascularization, and all-cause mortality) were measured for next 30 days in hospital setting & outpatient department by follow up. After follow-up, Cox univariate and multivariate regression analysis were used to evaluate the influence of potential risk factors on duration of event-free survival, and likelihood ratio tests to assess the outcome. Results: In patient with UA/NSTEMI major adverse cardiac events were 0%, 4.2%, 6.9%, 12.5%, 13.6% and 33.3% with TIMI score 0/ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6/7 respectively. . In patients with STEMI group major adverse cardiac events were 0%, 0%, 0%, 0%, 7.1%, 9.5%, 10%, 17.6%, 19% and 38.5% with TIMI score 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and more than 8 respectively. Conclusions: Increasing TIMI risk score was associated with increased risk of major adverse cardiac events. These score were a valid tool for risk assessment. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/uhj.v8i2.16063 University Heart Journal Vol. 8, No. 2, July 2012
Patterns of Congenital Heart Disease in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka:
Authors: Sheikh Naveen , Banerjee Sajal Krishna , Safiuddin Mohammad , Hasan ATM Iqbal , Adhikary Dipal Krishna , Bhadra Shima , Bhuiyan Md Mostafizur Rahman , Barua Chaity , Roy Gopesh Ranjan , Sharmin Elora , Hossain Mohammad Mobarock
Published: August 2013

Congenital heart disease(CHD) is the most common congenital problem in children. Presentation can vary from asymptomatic , accidental finding to severe cardiac decompensation and death. Early recognition has great implication on prognosis. Our aim was to study age wise distribution and clinical spectrum of Congenital heart disease (CHD) in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, (BSMMU), Shahbag, Dhaka. A retrospective analysis of 272 patients over a five year period was done. Clinical examination, echocardiography and Colour Doppler was used as diagnostic tools. Ventricular septal defect (VSD) was the common lesion (33.45 %) followed by Atrial septal defect (ASD) in 13.6 % & Patent ductus arteriosus(PDA) in 10.6 %. Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)was the common cyanotic heart disease (15.8 %). Maximum number of children with heart disease 64% was diagnosed between 0-5 yrs of age. This is a retrospective descriptive study on all patients with the suspected & confirmed diagnosis of congenital heart disease referred for echocardiography over a period of 5 years from October, 2006 to December, 2011. Patients from day one of life till 18 years were included. Study was conducted in the pediatric cardiology dept. of BSMMU, Dhaka. Clinical examination, 2D echocardiography & colour Doppler were considered as definitive tools for diagnosis of congenital heart disease. We received patients from lower to upper middle class strata. We retrospectively analyzed the records of all paediatric first visit OPD (outpatient department) & IPD (Inpatient department) patients between 0-18 years, during the same period. Children diagnosed with CHD were analyzed further. Preterms with PDA were followed up and not included in this study if it is closed spontaneously within the period of hospital stay or by managing conservatively DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/uhj.v8i2.16064 University Heart Journal Vol. 8, No. 2, July 2012
A Comparison of the Clinical Impact of Enoxaparin-induced Bleeding Measured by two Different Classifications among Patient with Acute Coronary Syndrome
Authors: Banerjee Sajal , Zaman SM Mustafa , Ehsan Mohammad Abul , Parvin Tanjima , Mahmood Manzoor , Hoque Harisul , Adhikary Dipal Krishna , Sultan Md Ashraf Uddin , Haque Pritha Puloma
Published: August 2013

The risk of bleeding events that occur during the course of randomized clinical trials on various anti thrombotic medication is still an important issue. The existing guidelines for classifying bleeding events often presents variable results in the reported incidence of bleeding events within the same clinical trial. We analyzed data from 128 ACS patients treated with Enoxaparin in a randomized clinical trial to compare the association between the different degrees of in-hospital TIMI and GUSTO bleeding. In TIMI bleeding group, no TIMI bleeding, TIMI minimal bleed, TIMI minor bleed and TIMI major bleed were 92.9%, 4.7%, 1.6% and 0.8%, respectively. Patients with a TIMI minor bleed were younger (60.8±1.6 yrs; p 0.001) and those with TIMI major bleed had higher mean weight (61.08±1.25 kg; p 0.001), diabetes mellitus (100%; p 0.001) and hyperlipidemia (100%; p 0.001). In GUSTO bleeding group no bleeding, mild, moderate and severe bleeding was 89.84%, 4.68%, 3.91% and 1.56% respectively. Worsening GUSTO bleeding severity was associated with a gradient of increasing age (p 0.001), mean weight (p 0.002), with hypertension (p 0.001), diabetes mellitus ( p 0.001), and hyperlipidemia ( p 0.001). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/uhj.v8i2.16080 University Heart Journal Vol. 8, No. 2, July 2012
Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation of Left-sided Accessory Atrioventricular Pathways at Atrial Insertion Sites.
Authors: Hashem Sabina , Hossain Mohsin , Ali M Atahar , Choudhury Amal Kumar , Habib SM Ahsan , Khalequzzaman Md , Akhtaruzzaman Md , Nabi Shaila , Choudhury Tarek Ahmed , Islam Sharafat Nurul
Published: August 2013

Background: This study assessed the efficacy and safety of techniques used to ablate left-sided accessory atrioventricular pathways at atrial insertion sites by retrograde aortic approach. Radiofrequency catheter ablation of left-sided accessory pathways by way of retrograde aortic approach can be highly successful. Methods: This study were done in the department of Cardiology, National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), Dhaka from June 2009 and March 2010, a total 30 patients with recurrent SVT who has left sided accessory atrioventricular pathways found after electrophysiological study, underwent attempted radiofrequency catheter ablation of one or more accessory atrioventricular pathways by retrograde aortic approach. The ablation catheter was inserted into the femoral artery and passed retrogradely across the aortic valve .Once an optimal target site has been identified, radiofrequency energy at a pre-selected temperature of 55 - 60 0 C and power output set at 50 watts was delivered through the ablation catheter. Loss of preexcitation or interruption of the tachycardia within 5 seconds of RF application was considered effective and RF current was continued in this location 30 to 60 seconds. Ablation success was defined at completion of procedure as acutely successful or unsuccessful on the basis of successful elimination of all ablation targets. Results: During EP study it was found that 9 patients had concealed accessory pathways and 21 had manifest pre-excitation. WPW left-lateral pathway was present in 10 (33.3%), concealed left lateral in 08 (26.7%) ,WPW left posterior in 11 (36.7%), concealed left posterior in 1 (3.3%). Out of 30 accessory pathways, 24 were successfully interrupted with radiofrequency catheter ablation with a primary success rate of 80 %. The ratio of atrial/ ventricular electrogram in successful sites was 0.83 ±0.27 (0.53-1.46). There were no major complications with retrograde aortic approach. Six failed patients were ablated via transseptal method. Conclusion: The retrograde atrial insertion approach to left-sided accessory pathway ablation is very safe and high effective, especially suitable for the failed patients by using retrograde ventricular insertion ablation procedure and by using single-catheter ablation of accessory pathway. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/uhj.v8i2.16081 University Heart Journal Vol. 8, No. 2, July 2012
Role of Percutaneous Septal Ablation in Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
Authors: Hasan ATM Iqbal , Ahsan SA , Rahman AKM F , Ahmed CM , Safiuddin M , Hoque Md Harisul , Habib Ahsan , Parvin Tanjima , Salim Abu , Sheikh Naveen , Arzu Jahanara , Mahmood Manzoor , Ahmed Khurshed , Banerjee Sajal K , Siddique Md Abu , Patwary Mohammad Saifullah , Ehsan Mohammad Abul , Monowar Mahmud , Rashid Shorifur
Published: August 2013

HCM is a relatively common genetic mediated primary cardiac disease which may cause sudden death in the young including competative athlets.PTSMA is an alternative therapeutic option for surgical septal myomectomy who are high risk for surgery and presented with severe disabling symptoms due to marked LV outflow obstruction. PTSMA is performed by injection of 1 to 4 ml of 96% to 98% ethanol into the target artery in 0.5 to 1.0 ml aliquots at 1 ml/min. Selection of patients for PTSMA includes those with severe symptoms refractory to maximum medical management associated with LV outflow gradient > 50 mm Hg and basal septal thickness > 18 mm. Successful outcome following septal ablation by LV outflow gradient often reduced to < 20 mm of Hg and improved from symptomatic standpoint. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/uhj.v8i2.16083 University Heart Journal Vol. 8, No. 2, July 2012
Cardiac Involvement of Hepatitis B and C Virus Infection
Authors: Patwary Mohammad Saifullah , Haque KMHS Sirajul , Shoaib Nusrat , Salehin Khondaker Syedus , Hosan ATM Iqbal
Published: August 2013

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) are the cause of many different forms of heart disease worldwide and yet few cardiologists are aware of it as an etiology of heart disease, or its treatment. The burden of HBV and HCV derived heart diseases are global, with a higher prevalence in Asia, Africa, and low- and middle-income countries. The study showed that in more than 10% of Japanese patients, their cardiomyopathies are associated with HCV infection. More recently, it is found in the USA that up to 15% of patients with heart failure with myocarditis have been associated HCV infection. In contrast, in China 79% of patients with hepatocellular cancer and 37% of hepatitis C patients have heart disease, as detected by measuring a proven and sensitive biomarker of heart disease, NT-proBNP. In Pakistan, 17% of hepatitis C patients have heart diseases, as measured by this metric (NT-proBNP). Based on these data, 3% of 6.6 billion (198 million) persons worldwide are infected with HCV and 1737% (3473 million) persons are suffering from HCV-derived heart diseases. These figures may be comparable to the number of patients with hepatitis C. HCV infection causes only hepatitis in some patients, only heart diseases in some patients, and both hepatitis and heart diseases in other patients. A global network is required to establish methods to detect heart diseases caused by infectious agents. Other goals for the network are the expansion of preventive and therapeutic programs in under privileged countries. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/uhj.v8i2.16084 University Heart Journal Vol. 8, No. 2, July 2012
A Case of Dextrocardia with Single Atrium with A-V canal Defect with Pulm Hypertension- Case Report with Review
Authors: Faruque Md , Rashid Md Abdur , Muttalib MA , Islam Syed Aminul , Rahman Md Hafizur
Published: August 2013

Congenital Heart disease is although uncommon but is not rare. Complex congenital Heart disease is more rare. The survivality is less. Most of the patient die in the Early childhood. Our patient survive up to the age of 23 yrs. Early diagnosis & early corrective surgery will prolong the survivality & even normal life. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/uhj.v8i2.16086 University Heart Journal Vol. 8, No. 2, July 2012
Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD)  Possible Strategies
Authors: Safiuddin Mohammad
Published: August 2013

Abstract not available DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/uhj.v8i2.16090 University Heart Journal Vol. 8, No. 2, July 2012
Evaluation of Rapid Stain IDentification (RSID™) Reader System for Analysis and Documentation of RSID™ Tests
Authors: Sinelnikov Alexander , Kalinina Anna , Old Jennifer , Boonlayangoor Pravatchai , Reich Karl
Published: August 2013

The ability to detect the presence of body fluids is a crucial first step in documenting and processing forensic evidence. The Rapid Stain IDentification (RSID™) tests for blood, saliva, semen and urine are lateral flow immunochromatographic strip tests specifically designed for forensic use. Like most lateral flow strips, the membrane components of the test are enclosed in a molded plastic cassette with a sample well and an observation window. No specialized equipment is required to use these tests or to score the results seen in the observation window; however, the utility of these tests can be enhanced if an electronic record of the test results can be obtained, preferably by a small hand-held device that could be used in the field under low light conditions. Such a device should also be able to “read” the lateral flow strips and accurately record the results of the test as either positive, i.e., the body fluid was detected, or negative, i.e., the body fluid was not detected. Here we describe the RSID™ Reader System—a ruggedized strip test reader unit that allows analysis and documentation of RSID™ lateral flow strip tests using pre-configured settings, and show that the RSID™ Reader can accurately and reproducibly report and record correct results from RSID™ blood, saliva, semen, and urine tests.