bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Preincubation Time and Myo-inositol Supplementation on the Quality of Mouse MII Oocytes
Authors: Mohammadi Fatemeh , Ashrafi Mahnaz , Zandieh Zahra , Najafi Mohammad , Niknafs Behrooz , Amjadi Fatemeh Sadat , Haghighi Maryam
Published: October 2020

Background: It is demonstrated that optimal preincubation time improves oocyte quality, fertilization potential and developmental rate. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of preincubation time in the simple and myo-inositol supplemented medium on the oocyte quality regarding oxidative stress and mitochondrial alteration.
Methods: Cumulus oocyte complexes (COCs) retrieved from superovulated NMRI mice were divided in groups of 0, 4 and 8 hr preincubation time in the simple and 20 mmol/L myo-inositol supplemented media. Intracellular reactive oxygen species (H2O2), glutathione (GSH), mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), ATP content, and mitochondrial amount were measured and analyzed in experimental groups. One-way ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis were respectively used for parametric and nonparametric variables. Statistical significance was defined as p<0.05.
Results: In comparison to control group, variables including ROS, GSH, mitochondrial amount, fertilization and developmental rates were significantly changed after 4 hr of preincubation in the simple medium, while MMP decreased following 8 hr of preincubation in the simple medium (p˂0.001). Preincubation of oocytes up to 8 hr in the simple medium could not decrease ATP content. For both 4 and 8 hr preincubation times, myo-inositole could decrease H2O2 and increase GSH and MMP levels and consequently could improve fertilization rate compared to oocytes preincubated in the simple culture.
Conclusion: It seems that 4 hr or more preincubation time can decrease the oocyte quality and lead to reduced oocyte fertilization and developmental potential. Howevere, myo-inositol may prevent oocyte quality reduction and improve fertilization potential in comparision to the equivalent simple groups.
Chromosomal Abnormalities in Couples with Primary and Secondary Infertility: Genetic Counseling for Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART)
Authors: Poornima Subhadra , Daram Swarnalatha , Devaki Rama Krishna , Qurratulain Hasan
Published: October 2020

Background: World Health Organization estimates that 60-80 million couple world-wide currently suffer from infertility. Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is also another major concern. Chromosomal rearrangements play a crucial role in primary and secondary infertility and RPL. Underlying genetic abnormalities like chromosomal abnormalities contribute to 5-10% of the reproductive failures. The aim of the study was to evaluate the chromosomal abnormalities in infertility and RPL cases to help obstetrician/fertility experts to carry out risk assessment and provide appropriate assisted reproductive techniques for better management of the problem.
Methods: Karyotyping was performed for 414 cases with the history of infertility and RPL over a period of one year. Samples were processed according to procedures of AGT cytogenetic laboratory manual.
Results: Chromosomal abnormalities were observed in 15% of cases. Robertsonian translocation, reciprocal translocation, inversion, derivatives, marker chromosomes, mosaics, aneuploidy and polymorphic variants each contributed 2%, 3%, 3%, 13%, 2%, 10%, 6% and 61%, respectively.
Conclusion: Evaluation of chromosomal abnormalities in couple is warranted prior to planning pregnancy especially for assisted reproductive management cases. Chro-mosomal analysis can be used as one of the diagnostic tools by OBG/IVF specialists in association with geneticist/genetic counselor for proper reproductive counseling and management.
Evaluation of Sexual Function Among Infertile Women and Their Sexual Self-Concept
Authors: Riazi Hedyeh , Lotfollahi Hajar , Omani-Samani Reza , Maroufizadeh Saman , Montazeri Ali
Published: October 2020

Background: The present study was designed to assess the association between sexual self-concept and sexual function in infertile women.
Methods: A study with a convenience sample of women attending a referral infertility center (Royan Institute) was conducted in Tehran, Iran, in 2017. The Multidimensional Sexual Self-Concept Questionnaire (MSSCQ) and the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) were used to collect data. Chi-Square, t-test, Mann-Whitney U test and logistic regression were applied to analyze the data. The significance level was set at p<0.05.
Results: The mean age of participants was 29.7±5.2 years. Overall, 152 women (60.8%) reported that they were experiencing sexual dysfunction. Comparing women with and without sexual dysfunction, there were significant differences between two groups on most measures such as sexual anxiety, sexual motivation, sexual satisfaction, and sexual depression (p<0.05). However, the results obtained from logistic regression indicated that women’s and husband’s age (OR for women’s age=1.26, 95% CI=1.10-1.44, p<0.001; OR for husband’s age=0.86, 95% CI=0.77-0.97, p=0.014), cause of infertility (OR for female factor=9.17, 95% CI=2.26-37.2, p=0.002; OR for male factor=3.90, 95% CI=1.26-12.1, p=0.018; OR for male and female factor=3.57, 95% CI=1.12-11.4, p=0.032), sexual motivation (OR=0.35, 95% CI=0.16-0.75, p= 0.007) and sexual satisfaction (OR=0.23, 95% CI=0.09-0.56, p=0.001) were significantly associated with sexual dysfunction.
Conclusion: The findings suggest that sexual motivation and sexual satisfaction are important dimensions of sexual self-concept in infertile women. Indeed, it is essential to inform policy makers and stakeholders to provide more sexual health support for this population in the process of treatment.
Infertility Distress Management in Couples Treated with Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART) in COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Hamidi Fatemeh , Babapour Farzaneh , Hamzehgardeshi Zeinab
Published: October 2020

The article's abstract is not available.
LOCKDOWN AS A PREVENTIVE STRATEGY AGAINST COVID 19: SOCIOECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS ON NIGERIANS.
Authors: SAHEED RAJI , Isiaka Ismaila
Published: October 2020

Lockdown is a strategy employed worldwide to limit spread of COVID 19. Social and economic activities were markedly affected in Nigeria and other parts of the world. Social vices were also on the rise during the period. Social unrest may arise if there are no adequate palliative measures to address the worsening hunger amidst the citizenry. Moderation and appropriate control of the strategy are suggested as “total lockdown” is not feasible in Nigeria.
Making rural cities smart – by upgrading existing cities or creating new ones?
Authors: Némedi-Kollár Kitti , Topa Zoltán , Káposzta József , Borbás Péter Dániel
Published: October 2020

The importance of SMART initiatives is undeniable nowadays. Due to technological, economic and social processes, our world faces many global challenges, such as food and water shortage, global economic imbalance, demographic problems and – based on the authors’ opinion – vastly underrated global inequality. These problems need to be addressed in the next few decades in order to ensure that we can leave a safe and sustainable planet to our descendants. Since great decisions require long-term planning and analysis, this paper is about taking a look into the possible future of cities by discussing SMART Cities generally, with a special focus on SMART cities built from scratch, to see how they can be the solution of current and future problems. The authors’ reviewed relevant literature to prepare this paper.
Vosnesensky Cu-porphyry deposit (Southern Urals): formation conditions, trace elements, sulfur isotopes and fluid sources
Authors: Znamensky Sergey E. , Ankusheva Natalya N. , Artemiev Dmitry A.
Published: October 2020

The paper shows new fluid inclusion and isotopic-geochemical data for minerals from sulphide-carbonate-quartz veins of Vosnesensky Cu-porphyry deposit. Fluid inclusions were analyzed by means Linkam TMS-600 cryostage equipped with Olympus BX 51 optical microscope; trace element amounts were performed used Agilent 7700x and ELAN 9000 mass-spectrometers; sulphur isotopic composition was analyzed on DeltaPLUS Advantagе mass-spectrometer. We determined that fluid inclusions in quartz were homogenized between 215 and 315 ºС, and in latest calcite, they are 230–280 ºС. Fluids are К-Na water chloride with salinity of 3–12 wt % NaCl-eq. Quartz contain high amounts of Al (184–5180 ppm), K (20.1–1040 ppm), Na (30.2–1570 ppm) and Ti (38.4–193 ppm). The REE distribution spectra of pyrite are characterized by light lanthanides accumulation (LaN/YbN = 3.6–6.44), and negative of Ce anomalies (0.7–0.92) and Eu (0.78–0.99). The Y/ Ho ratio in pyrite varies from 27.6 up to 36.8. The δ34S values in pyrite were –1.01…0.8 ‰, in chalcopyrite – 0.9 ‰. The data testify the Cu-porphyry mineralization of Vosnesensky deposit was formed due to magmatic acid high-aluminous К-Na chloride fluid enriched with light REE in mesothermal environment. We identified the geochemical markers of interaction between fluid and host rocks.
Facies models of the Achimov Formation of East-Urengoiskoe license as the basis for optimizing exploration and field development patterns
Authors: Khramtsova Alena V. , Pakhomov Sergey I. , Natchuk Nikita Y. , Kalashnikova Мaria P. , Romashkin Sergey V. , Musikhin Artem D. , Semenova Nadezhda G.
Published: October 2020

The results of sedimentological core analysis of the Achimov Formation (Upper Valanginian, Lower Cretaceous) confirm that it was formed by higher efficiency systems of submarine fans in (relatively) deep marine basin. Lithofacies models of Ach5-6 were generated, well correlation was performed based on the comprehensive analysis of core, well logging and seismic data. Distributary channels and proximal parts of depositional lobes are characterized by the best reservoir properties.
Junction zone stability in coaxial wells of different diameters (on the example of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District oil field)
Authors: Seryakov Alexander V. , Podberezhny Maxim Yu. , Bocharo Oleg B. , Azamatov Marat A.
Published: October 2020

The paper considers borehole wall stability in a junction zone of coaxial wells where a borehole of bigger diameter connects with a smaller one. To determine the shapes and character of rock destruction, 3D poroelastic modeling of the stressed state of the rock around the coaxial junction with account for mudcake formation was performed. The geomechanical model considers the anisotropy of the medium’s deformation properties that are characteristic for the coastal-marine reservoirs of Western Siberia. The rock failure is estimated based on the Mohr-Coulomb criterion with account for tensile destruction condition. The paper considers cases of vertical and inclined junctions of a well drilled at a depth of 2 km in sandstone productive pay with known poroelastic anisotropic properties. The stress and pore pressure analysis has been performed for a mud pressure drop range from 1 to 70 atm and coaxial junctions with different combinations of borehole diameters. The safe mud pressure window has been determined for vertical and inclined junctions. It has been found that the rock failure pattern for junction of bigger diameters is, in general, similar to that for smaller diameters with some insignificant differences in the destruction areas shapes. It has also been demonstrated that in vertical junctions, the bottom holes of smaller diameter are more stable to reduced drilling-mud pressure than the mainboreholes, while in the inclined junction it is the mainwellbore that is more stable to increased drilling-mud pressure than the bottom hole.
Progressivity of the Output Based Aid Voucher Programme and its Effects on Family Planning and Maternal Health in Nairobi and Kiambu Counties, Kenya
Authors: Ogo Isaac Odeyovwi , Kioko Urbanus M.
Published: October 2020

Introduction: In developing countries, the poor and vulnerable are unable to access basic healthcare needs due to health financing related constraints. Healthcare needs are mostly financed through out of pocket, resulting in catastrophic expenditure. In 2006, the government of Kenya in partnership with Kfw implemented the Output-Based Aid (OBA) voucher programme to increase access for family planning and birth delivery in four counties in Kenya. However, evidence on the progressivity of the Output Based Aid voucher and its impact on FP and maternal healthcare services in Kenya is limited. The objective of this study was to examine progressivity of the OBA voucher programme and its effect on Long Term Family Planning methods and maternal health in Nairobi and Kiambu Counties of Kenya. The study adopted a case study research design, using data obtained from Kenya Ministry of Health (MOH).The Benefit Incidence Analysis (BIA) and binary probit regression model was used to analyse progressivity of the OBA voucher programme and its effect on Family Planning and Maternal Health. The findings showed that the OBA voucher programme was regressive because it did not benefit poor women. However, the study revealed that the OBA voucher programme had a positive effect on the utilization of maternal health acrossthe two counties. Based on the findings, thisstudy can be used to inform the design and implementation of the UHC particularly by ensuring that financing of family planning and maternal health services is progressive.
Competitor Threats and the Competitive Advantage among Commercial Banks in Kenya
Authors: Waithaka Paul
Published: October 2020

Globalization and technological advancement have in a big way altered the business landscape, making it difficult for banks to sustain competitive advantage. The need to enhance competitiveness has forced firms to consider competitive intelligence not only as a tool to guard against competitor threats but also as a mechanism for discovering new opportunities and trends. Competitive intelligence contributes to continuous improvement of the quality of products, services and solutions offered by companies to their clients as well as increasing a firmâ€™s innovative capability. Competitor threats have been identified as one of the competitive intelligence domains that a firm needs to focus on in order to gain and sustain competitive advantage. This paper sought to examine the effect of competitor threats on the competitive advantage among commercial banks in Kenya. The target population for the study were directors or managers in-charge of planning or strategy in each of the forty banks in the country. Primary data was collected using a semi structured questionnaire. The questionnaire was tested for both validity and reliability and was found to have met the required threshold. A response rate of 77.5% was achieved in the study and this was adequate for analysis. The study found that competitor threats had significant effect on the ability of banks to sustain competitive advantage. The study therefore concluded that competitorsâ€™ threats are real and could inhibit a companyâ€™s strategy from succeeding in the marketplace and therefore should be detected early. The study therefore recommends that banks should increase the resources devoted to monitoring the competitive landscape to enable early identification of competitorsâ€™ threats. The study further recommendsthat banks should develop strategies to neutralize, eliminate or ameliorate those threats.
The Anthropomorphized Emotional Profile of a (Un) Healthy Tooth
Authors: Dias Maria do Rosario , Ahmad Samir , Santos HelcÃ­lia Dias dos , Pires Maria Calejo , Ferreira Ana , Alves Valter , Delgado Ana
Published: October 2020

Drawing as a projective technique allows the access to the child's intrapsychic experiences. Notoriously, the use of drawings has been known as a referential research instrument in qualitative Health studies. Objectives: This exploratory study aims at understanding the mental representation of the concept of a healthy tooth and of an unhealthy tooth, through anthropomorphized drawings made by children, aged 6-12 years. Methods: The sample consisted of 150 children of both genders who attended at least one dental appointment at a University Dental Clinic of a metropolitan urban area. Drawings that showed anthropomorphized teeth (n = 300) were selected to perform the content analysis of the anthropomorphized features. Results: There is a clear variation in the level of anthropomorphizing of teeth according to age and gender. Conclusion: The results point to an increase in subjectâ€™s mental representation of reality in drawings in accordance to subjectâ€™s age, most significantly from 10 years onwards.
Culture de lâ€™anacarde, Pression FonciÃ¨re et DurabilitÃ© de lâ€™igname Kponan de Bondoukou
Authors: Kouakou Kouakou Philipps , Anoh Kouassi Paul
Published: October 2020

Introduit en 1960 pour freiner lâ€™avancÃ©e du dÃ©sert et lâ€™Ã©rosion des sols, la culture de lâ€™anacarde sâ€™impose aujourdâ€™hui comme la principale activitÃ© agroÃ©conomique du Nord-Est ivoirien. Lâ€™extension spatiale des parcelles a induit de nouveaux modes de gestion et dâ€™occupation des terres cultivables. Sâ€™appuyant sur une enquÃªte par questionnaire et des dÃ©limitations de surface effectuÃ©es auprÃ¨s de 384 paysans, ce travail a pour but dâ€™Ã©valuer la pression fonciÃ¨re exercÃ©e par lâ€™anacarde sur la durabilitÃ© des cultures vivriÃ¨res. Il ressort des donnÃ©es analysÃ©es que 20,3% des paysans nâ€™ont plus de terres cultivables dÃ©diÃ©es aux vivriers, alors que ces derniers possÃ¨dent chacun plus de 10 ha dâ€™anacarde. Dans lâ€™ensemble des sites dâ€™enquÃªte, 918,75 ha de savanes sont annuellement consacrÃ©s Ã  la crÃ©ation de nouveaux vergers, pour une rÃ©serve de terre de 3193,25 ha. Câ€™est dire que lâ€™anacarde occupe annuellement 28,77 % des terres cultivables. En maintenant ces tendances, 2756,25 ha de terres seront occupÃ©s entre 2019 et 2021. En 2022, la rÃ©serve fonciÃ¨re disponible ne pourra couvrir que 47,5 % des besoins. Une rÃ©elle menace pÃ¨se donc sur la durabilitÃ© des cultures vivriÃ¨res, notamment lâ€™igname Kponan de Bondoukou, un produit Ã  potentiel Indication GÃ©ographique (IG) qui occupe une part importante dans lâ€™Ã©conomie locale.
Introduced in 1960 to slow the advance of the desert and soil erosion, cashew nuts cultivation is today the main agroeconomic activity in NorthEastern CÃ´te d'Ivoire. The spatial extension of plots of land has led to new ways of managing and occupying arable land. Based on a questionnaire survey and surface delimitations carried out among 384 farmers, this work aims to assess the land pressure of cashew nuts on the sustainability of food crops. The analysed data show that 20.3% of the farmers no longer have any cultivable land dedicated to food crops, even though they each own more than 10 ha of cashew nuts. In all the survey sites, 918.75 ha of savannah are devoted annually to the creation of new orchards, for a land reserve of 3193.25 ha. This means that cashew nuts occupy 28.77% of the cultivable land annually. By maintaining these trends, 2756.25 ha of land will be occupied between 2019 and 2021. In 2022, the available land reserve will only be able to cover 47.5% of the needs. There is therefore a real threat to the sustainability of food crops, particularly Bondoukou Kponan yam, a product with Geographical Indication (GI) potential that represents a significant share of the local economy.
Ethnobotanical Study Of Medicinal Plants In The Fight Against Buruli Ulcer In The Maritime Region Of Togo
Authors: Kondi Makagni Tchalare , Holaly Gbekley Efui , Hoekou Yao , Issaka, Maman , Pissang Passimna , Agbodeka Kodjovi , Tchacondo Tchadjobo , Damintoti Karou Simplice , Batawila Komlan
Published: October 2020

Background: In Togo, few data are available on the traditional treatment of Buruli ulcer, so this study aim to inventory and identify the plants and recipes included in the herbal medicines in the maritime region where this disease is more common. Method: The methodology was based on ethnobotanical semi-structural individual interviews of 16 traditional healers in the maritime region. The Data were collected and analyzed in Microsoft excel 2013. Results: 10 of the traditional healers were male and the average age of all the respondents was 42.31 Â± 4.24 years. A total of 27 plant species belonging to 20 families were identified. The most represented families were: Caesalpinaceae with 3 species, Euphorbiaceae, Apocynaceae, Asteraceae, Sapindaceae and Annonaceae with 2 species each. In the preparation methods, the decoction is the most used (37%), followed by the black powdered incorporated in an ointment (24%), the maceration (15%), the infusion (12%), the spraying (6%) and poultices (6%). These modes of preparation, were administered mainly externally by massage, disinfection of the lesion and orally. The most used parts of the plants were leaves (48%), roots (21%), and bark (10%). The species with the highest frequency of use were Blighia sapida KD Koenig, Amaranthus spinosus L, Ocimum canum Sims, Piliostigma thonningii (Schum.) Milne-Redh, Aloe verra L, Anacardium occidentale L, Paullinia pinnata L and Xylopia aethiopica (Dunal) A.Rich. Conclusion: By highlighting these plant species of interest, this study has an applicability in therapeutic innovation. It can contribute to the chemical, pharmacological and clinical evaluations of their molecules leading to development of phytomedicines to produce new drugs to strengthen the already existing therapeutic arsenal.
Composition Chimique Et ActivitÃ© Antimicrobienne De Lâ€™huile Essentielle De Porophyllum Ruderale (Jacq.) Cass. (Asterales ; Asteraceae) RÃ©coltÃ©e En CÃ´te dâ€™Ivoire
Authors: KouamÃ© SÃ©raphin Kouassi , Bosson Antoine Kouame , Janat Akhanovna MamyrbÃ©kova-BÃ©kro , Yves-Alain Bekro
Published: October 2020

Lâ€™huile essentielle de la partie aÃ©rienne de Porophyllum ruderale (Jacq.) Cass. (Asterales ; Asteraceae) obtenue par entraÃ®nement Ã  la vapeur a Ã©tÃ© analysÃ©e par Chromatographie en Phase Gazeuse couplÃ©e Ã  la SpectromÃ©trie de Masse. Lâ€™activitÃ© antimicrobienne de lâ€™huile essentielle a Ã©tÃ© Ã©valuÃ©e sur des bactÃ©ries et champignons de rÃ©fÃ©rence du Centre Suisse de Recherches Scientifiques en CÃ´te dâ€™Ivoire. Lâ€™huile essentielle est constituÃ©e essentiellement de monoterpÃ¨nes (94,69%), dâ€™hydrocarbures aromatiques (4,39%) et de sesquiterpÃ¨nes (0,27%). Les composÃ©s majoritaires sont Î²myrcÃ¨ne ( 35,52%), Î³-terpinÃ¨ne (26,37%), Î²-pinÃ¨ne (21,65%), limonÃ¨ne (9,26%) et 1-undÃ©cÃ¨ne (4,39%). Lâ€™huile essentielle a inhibÃ© la plupart des souches testÃ©es, Klebsiella pneumoneae, Bacillus subtilus CIP, Staphylococcus aurÃ©us, Staphylococcus Ã©pidermidis, Candida albicans, Candida tropicalis et Candida glabrata, avec une concentration minimale inhibitrice (CMI) de 3,75mg/ml. Cependant , elles ne possÃ¨dent aucun effet sur Salmonella typhimirium SO 66, EschÃ©richia coli ATCC 25922 et Pseudomonas aÃ©ruginosa ATCC 27853. Cette Ã©tude a revÃ©lÃ© la composition chimique de lâ€™huile essentielle de la partie aÃ©rienne de P. ruderale. Elle a en outre montrÃ© le bon potentiel antimicrobien de lâ€™huile essentielle.
Essential oil of the aerial part of Porophyllum ruderale (Jacq.) Cass. (Asterales; Asteraceae) obtained by steam distillation was analyzed by Gas Chromatograhy coupled to Mass Spectroscopy. Then the antimicrobial activity of essential oil was evaluated on reference bacteria and fungi from the Swiss Center for Scientific Research in CÃ´te d'Ivoire. Essential oil consists mainly of monoterpenes (94.69%), aromatic hydrocarbons (4.39%) and sesquiterpenes (0.27%). The major compounds are Î²-myrcene (35.52%), Î³terpinene (26.37%), Î²-pinene (21.65%), limonene (9.26%) and 1-undecene (4.39%). Essential oil inhibited most of the strains tested, Klebsiella pneumoneae, Bacillus subtilus CIP, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Candida albicans, Candida tropicalis and Candida glabrata, with a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 3.75 mg/ml. However, they have no effect on Salmonella typhimirium SO 66, Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 and Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853. This study revealed the chemical composition of the essential oil of Porophyllum ruderale. It also showed the good antimicrobial potential of this essential oil.
EpidÃ©miologie de DiarrhÃ©e des Veaux dans les Troupeaux Bovins au Sud du Togo
Authors: Mensah DÃ©lako Kotoe , Kpassi Seme , Kakom Kossoga , Kakom Kossoga , Ayivi Teteh , PidemnÃ©wÃ© Pato , Joseph Awuni
Published: October 2020

On observe depuis quelques temps dans les troupeaux bovins au sud du Togo, lâ€™Ã©mergence de certaines pathologies dont la plus prÃ©occupante est la diarrhÃ©e des veaux (D.V). Cette diarrhÃ©e provoque une forte mortalitÃ© surtout chez les jeunes Ã¢gÃ©s de 0 Ã  6 mois. Ceci a pour corollaire un faible taux de croissance des effectifs des troupeaux. Dans cette optique, le but de lâ€™Ã©tude a Ã©tÃ© de faire lâ€™Ã©tat des lieux afin de dÃ©terminer les causes de la diarrhÃ©e. Pour cela, des enquÃªtes Ã©pidÃ©miologiques, suivies dâ€™analyses bactÃ©riologiques et parasitologiques ont Ã©tÃ© conduites dans les Ã©levages de 3 prÃ©fectures : Agou, Haho et Ave, et ont portÃ© sur un Ã©chantillon de 46 troupeaux avec un effectif de 3381 tÃªtes de bovin et 1035 veaux. Les indicateurs Ã©pidÃ©miologiques ont rÃ©vÃ©lÃ© une prÃ©valence moyenne de diarrhÃ©e des veaux de 40% dans la zone dâ€™Ã©tude et le taux de mortalitÃ© global (toute mortalitÃ© comprise) des veaux a Ã©tÃ© de 30%. Parmi les veaux morts, 77,12% a Ã©tÃ© causÃ©e par la DV. Plus de 60 % des troupeaux visitÃ©s ont connu un taux de mortalitÃ© des veaux supÃ©rieur Ã  20%. Les causes directes de la diarrhÃ©e ont Ã©tÃ© multifactorielles et concernent entre autres les entÃ©robactÃ©ries (Escherichia Coli, Salmonella sp.) et les parasites gastro-intestinaux (Strongles, Eimeria spp.). Les mauvaises pratiques dâ€™hygiÃ¨ne et une absence de suivi zoo-sanitaire ont Ã©tÃ© Ã©galement les causes majeures de cette Ã©pidÃ©miologie.
Some time ago, observations made in bovine herds in the southern part of Togo revealed an outbreak of new pathologies among which the calf diarrhea (CD) was the most important. This diarrhea caused a high mortality among the young calves, particularly those within 0 to 6 months of age. As a result, there is a low rate of increment in the number of herds. This paper focuses on highlighting the point and finding the causes of the disease. An epidemiological survey followed by bacteriological and parasitological analysis was carried out on a sample of 46 herds with 3381 animals with 1035 calves in the prefecture of Agou, Haho, and Ave for assessment. The epidemiological indicators revealed an average prevalence of 40% in the area of the study, and the global mortality rate was 22% among which 77.12% of the mortality was caused by CD. More than 60% of the herds visited recorded a mortality rate higher than 20%. The major causes of the CD have been multifactorial, which constitutes enterobacterial infections (E. Coli, Salonellae sp.) and gastro intestinal worms (Strongles, Emeiria spp.). Poor hygiene practices and a lack of zoo-sanitary monitoring were also the major causes of this epidemiology.
Modification of Drafting Zone of Jute Flyer Spinning Frame to Improve the Jute Yarn Quality
Authors: Rahman Khan Khalilur , Ara Begum Hosne
Published: October 2020

Being concerned with the growth and sustainability of the jute industry of Bangladesh, the machinery modifications deserves higher priority. In this work, it is desired to perform a modification of the apron draft spinning frame to improve the jute yarn quality. However, the existing drawing pressing roller (Diameter=70 mm & Durometer hardness = 96 in Shore A Scale) of the drafting zone of the apron draft jute spinning frame has been replaced by a comparatively softer rubber coated top roller (diameter= 40 mm & Durometer hardness = 85 in Shore A Scale). Besides, an extra slotted roller (Diamter= 26 mm & Durometer hardness = 74 in Shore A Scale) has also been nipped with bottom drawing roller and positioned parallel to the modified top roller. Three types of modifications have been designed by varying slot angles (i.e., 45Â°, 60Â°, and 75Â°) of slotted roller attached with the modified top roller. Finally, jute yarn counts of 6.5, 8, and 10 lbs/spyndle have been produced for both existing and modified frames. Results reveal that the modified spinning frame with all three types of slotted roller produced better results regarding the yarn hairiness compared to the existing frame irrespective of yarn fineness. Yarn hairiness values in modified frame with 60Â° slotted roller have been decreased maximum by 28.1%, 35.85%, and 32.92% compared to that of the existing system for 6.5, 8, and 10 lbs/spyndle respectively. Yarn strength results have been improved with the modified system as well. Lastly, it is seen that ends down rate in modified spinning frames have been reduced noticeably irrespective of yarn fineness.
VISÃO FEMINISTA DA BÍBLIA
Authors: Malheiros Isaac , Meira Vanessa
Published: October 2020

O objetivo deste artigo é fazer, por meio de uma pesquisa bibliográfica, uma avaliação da visão feminista da Bíblia sob a perspectiva adventista. A pesquisa avalia alguns textos representativos da teologia feminista, desde a primeira onda até a contemporaneidade, bem como declarações de ativistas e teólogas feministas a respeito da Bíblia. Através desta pesquisa, é possível concluir que há uma tensão significativa entre a visão feminista e a perspectiva adventista a respeito da Bíblia.
ATIVIDADES FÍSICAS PARA IDOSOS
Authors: Gama Kathery Nara Moreira da , Morais Rachel Cezar de , Oliveira Vivian de , Martins Leonardo Tavares , Tertuliano Ivan Wallan
Published: October 2020

O objetivo do presente estudo foi investigar, através de uma revisão de literatura, os motivos que levam à aderência e à permanência dos idosos em programas de atividades físicas. Foram utilizados estudos publicados em língua portuguesa entre 2012 e 2018, acessados pelos buscadores: Google Acadêmico, Scielo, Pubmed, Lilacs, Capes Periódicos e Proquest. Como critério de inclusão, utilizou-se apenas artigos originais, publicados em português e de periódicos com nota Qualis acima de B4. Os artigos revisados demonstraram que o principal fator que leva à aderência de idosos à prática de atividade física é a indicação médica, seguido do fator prevenção de doenças. Sobre os motivos de permanência, os fatores mais citados nos estudos revisados foram a sociabilidade e o bem-estar. Com isso, pode-se tecer que a saúde e a prevenção de doenças foram os principais motivadores para a prática e que para a permanência, a sociabilidade e o bem-estar são fatores relevantes.
BENEFÍCIOS E MÉTODOS DA MOBILIZAÇÃO PRECOCE EM UTI
Authors: Castro Antônio Adolfo Mattos de , Holstein Juliana Martins
Published: October 2020

Resumo: Introdução - Diversas condições submetem o paciente crítico internado em UTI ao decúbito prolongado e o tempo imóvel no leito é diretamente proporcional às complicações que se instalam. Os efeitos deletérios incluem lesões por pressão, perda de força muscular, disfunções do aparelho locomotor, diminuição da funcionalidade do paciente, déficit na mecânica respiratória, ocorrência de pneumonias e atelectasias, complicações hemodinâmicas, cardíacas e neurológicas. Como estratégia para evitá-los, há a mobilização precoce, composta de atividades cinético-funcionais iniciadas logo após a estabilização do paciente. Os benefícios e métodos de aplicação da mobilização precoce têm sido alvo de vários estudos. Este artigo consiste em uma revisão sistemática sobre os mesmos. Métodos - levantamento bibliográfico em bases de dados, como EMBASE, LILACS, PUBMED, MEDLINE e SCIELO, usando os descritores: “mobilização precoce”; “mobilização UTI”; “protocolo de mobilização precoce” e “early mobilization”. Resultados: Foram selecionados 33 artigos que se enquadravam nos critérios de busca utilizados. Após excluídos os artigos de revisão sistemática, restaram 14 estudos de intervenção. Nesses artigos, verificou-se que a MP foi benéfica, reduzindo o tempo de internação e a permanência em UTI. Constatou-se a necessidade de se seguir um protocolo de aplicação e, quanto ao momento ideal para o início da técnica, existem evidências de que seja após as primeiras 24 horas de internação, quando da estabilização clínica do paciente. Considerações finais: Considera-se que a mobilização precoce é um procedimento benéfico e seguro para os pacientes críticos e que a implementação de protocolos de MP é de extrema importância para os serviços assistenciais.
BEBIDAS VEGETAIS ALTERNATIVAS AO LEITE
Authors: Dias Cirilo Gleides Monteiro , Rocha Olivieri Camila Mattos , Teixeira Martins Marcia Cristina
Published: October 2020

No mercado atual é crescente a oferta de bebidas vegetais como produtos alternativos ao leite. Considerando o papel cultural e o valor nutricional do leite na alimentação humana, este trabalho teve por objetivo identificar as bebidas vegetais à base de cereais, oleaginosas e leguminosas (BVCOL), industrializadas, disponíveis no mercado de São Paulo, SP, e comparar sua composição nutricional com a dos leites de vaca integral pasteurizado e UHT (Ultra High Temperature). Encontrou-se um total de 49 BVCOLs, sendo 19 bebidas vegetais à base de oleaginosas, 14 bebidas vegetais à base de cereais, 10 bebidas mix e 6 bebidas vegetais à base de leguminosas. Dentre as BVCOLs, aquelas à base de leguminosas, principalmente a soja, com adequado teor proteico e geralmente enriquecidas com cálcio, vitamina D e vitamina B12, podem ser consideradas substitutas nutricionais dos leites de vaca integrais pasteurizados e UHT. As demais BVCOLs, para serem substitutas nutricionais fidedignas dos referidos leites, necessitarão de fortificação com cálcio, vitaminas D e B12, além de adequação no teor proteico.
PILATES COMO MÉTODO DE TRATAMENTO PARA LOMBALGIA
Authors: Quibuba Zambeça Adiulde , Monthaya Estefany Ferreira , Do Nascimento Vivian Silvestre , Lima Poliane de Oliveira
Published: October 2020

Pilates é um método de exercício físico inicialmente desenvolvido durante a primeira Guerra Mundial (1914 – 1918) para o ganho de força muscular, mas que hoje é usado para diversos fins, como o ganho de equilíbrio, melhora da flexibilidade e reabilitação. Este estudo teve como objetivo verificar a eficácia do efeito do método de Pilates em lombalgia em geral. A busca foi realizada nas bases de dados PEDro, Scielo e PubMed. Foram utilizados os descritores em português: Pilates, dor na lombar, lombalgia, e na língua inglesa: Pilates, Low Back Pain, seguidos do operador booleano AND. O levantamento bibliográfico foi restrito aos últimos sete anos, em língua inglesa e portuguesa. Para verificar a qualidade dos ensaios clínicos selecionados, aplicou-se a Escala de PEDro. Encontrou-se um total de 153 estudos a partir da busca eletrônica. Desses, apenas 7 satisfizeram os critérios de inclusão e foram separados para análise integral. Foi observado que, por meio do método Pilates, há redução de dor, aumento de flexibilidade e aumento da funcionalidade. Os resultados obtidos neste estudo mostram que o método diminui significativamente a dor, incapacidade, aumenta a flexibilidade e funcionalidade. Porém, o método de Pilates apresenta resultados mais efetivos quando comparado a outras técnicas para o tratamento de lombalgia, sendo necessário mais estudos sobre o determinado assunto.
UTILIZAÇÃO DO OCTOPUS COMO RECURSO DE HUMANIZAÇÃO NA RESPOSTA IMEDIATA DOS SINAIS VITAIS DE PREMATUROS NA UNIDADE DE TERAPIA INTENSIVA NEONATAL
Authors: Morales Junior Roberto Navarro , Coelho Bruna Ferreira
Published: October 2020

Para minimizar os efeitos nocivos da Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal (UTIN) nos neonatos, foram criados na Dinamarca – como recurso para humanização – os Octopus.  Caracterizam-se por polvos de crochê, cujos tentáculos em espiral remetem ao cordão umbilical, sugerindo acalmar o neonato e evitar que puxem os fios de monitores e tubos de alimentação. Nosso objetivo foi analisar as respostas imediatas da frequência cardíaca, frequência respiratória e saturação periférica de oxigênio após 10 minutos da colocação do Octopus e registrar a ocorrência de eventos adversos. Trata-se de um estudo transversal de série de casos, de amostragem por conveniência composta por 10 recém-nascidos prematuros. Nossos resultados não trouxeram diferença estatística em nenhuma das três variáveis no tempo estudado, concluindo que sua utilização não traz riscos. São necessários mais estudos que avaliem o uso do Octopus com amostragem e tempo maiores.
IMPORTÂNCIA DO ULTRAVIOLETA NO VITILIGO E NA PSORÍASE
Authors: De Castro Graziella Souza Gomes , Sant’Anna Wellington Crepaldi , Da Silva Cristiane Vieira Alcântara , Da Silva Aline Ribeiro Fausto , Filoni Eduardo
Published: October 2020

A radiação ultravioleta é uma das mais antigas modalidades de tratamento médico. Os antigos médicos do Egito e da Grécia atribuíam muitas propriedades curativas à luz solar. De fato, a vida não seria possível sem a interação da UV solar com a fotossíntese das plantas. Antes do século 20, o sol era a única fonte satisfatória de UV. Atualmente, há ampla variedade de geradores disponíveis a radiação ultravioleta é uma delas. O objetivo deste trabalho é verificar por meio de uma revisão sistemática os benefícios do ultravioleta no vitiligo e na psoríase. Foi feita a busca de referências com data de publicação entre janeiro de 2000 a fevereiro de 2019 por meio de pesquisas em banco de dados eletrônicos. Após a análise de dados foram separados para o estudo 6 artigos que abordavam o tema e foi possível identificar que os resultados obtidos em pacientes através das modalidades da fototerapia com UVB e PUVA se mostra eficaz quando se referem aos tratamentos de vitiligo e psoríase, por atuarem diretamente com as respostas das moléculas que absorvem luz nos tecidos (cromóforos) de forma localizada.
ANÁLISE COMPARATIVA DO TEOR DE SÓDIO PRESENTE EM QUEIJOS TIPO PETIT SUISSE COM OS REQUERIMENTOS PARA CONSUMO DIÁRIO
Authors: Weber Marcia Lopes , Ferreira Juliana Alves , Serafim Liliane Meirelles , Santos Tiago Araújo
Published: October 2020

O consumo de queijo tipo petit suisse diariamente já foi identificado em crianças de até 3 anos em vários estudos, com consumo de uma a 3 unidades diárias. Este tipo de produto integra a categoria de alimentos ultraprocessados, cujo consumo frequente pode comprometer a saúde da criança, causando desordens nutricionais que podem estender-se até a idade adulta. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar o teor de sódio presente em queijos tipo petit suisse e compará-lo com recomendações para consumo diário em crianças de 1 a 3 anos de idade. Foram analisadas 10 marcas de queijo tipo petit suisse presentes em estabelecimentos da região central de São Paulo/SP.Foram considerados os teores de sódio apresentados nos rótulos, e comparados, por porção original do produto e porção padronizada de 40g, com a recomendação para consumo diário, considerando ingestão adequada (AI) e nível de ingestão máximo tolerável (UL) para 1 a 3 anos de idade. O teor de sódio apresentou variabilidade classificada como muito alta nos produtos no conteúdo total da embalagem e na porção padronizada, e não excedeu as recomendações de AI e UL. As marcas de queijo tipo petit suisse analisadas apresentaram elevada variabilidade no teor de sódio. Embora o sódio observado não tenha ultrapassado a UL para a faixa etária, é relevante considerar que a marca do produto escolhida, associada à quantidade consumida e aos demais alimentos da dieta, determinará o teor de sódio ingerido diariamente e são fatores relevantes na escolha alimentar.
Uso do Portal de Periódicos da Capes por pesquisadores em um Programa de Pós-Graduação
Authors: Mello Ricardo Coutinho
Published: October 2020

O trabalho discute os fatores que influenciam o uso do Portal de Periódicos da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior pelo corpo docente de um Programa de Pós-Graduação na área das ciências sociais aplicadas da Universidade Federal da Bahia, identificando a fase atual do processo de institucionalização do uso da ferramenta, como instrumento de acesso à informação. Resulta de um estudo descritivo de natureza qualitativa, com base em revisão da literatura e observação direta não-participante. Objetiva analisar como os fatores intraorganizacionais influenciam o uso do Portal de Periódicos. Baseado nos estudos de Pamela Tolber e Richard Hall, o texto remete à reflexão de como os fatores organizacionais podem influenciar na adoção do sistema informativo. Os resultados encontrados indicam que o processo de institucionalização não atingiu sua plenitude e apontam para uma necessidade de aprimorar os processos organizacionais para que o uso da ferramenta seja sedimentada no Programa.
Trends of Mutation Accumulation Across Global SARS-CoV-2 Genomes: Implications for the Evolution of the Novel Coronavirus
Authors: Roy Chayan , Mandal Santi M , Mondol Suresh K , Mukherjee Shriparna , Ghosh Wriddhiman , Chakraborty Ranadhir
Published: October 2020

To understand SARS-CoV-2 microevolution, this study explored the genome-wide frequency, gene-wise distribution, and molecular nature of all point-mutations detected across its 71,703 RNA-genomes deposited in the GISAID repository, till 21 August 2020. Globally, nsp1/nsp2/nsp3/ nsp11 and orf7a/orf3a/S were the most mutation-ridden non-structural and structural genes respectively. Phylogeny based on 4,618 spatiotemporally-representative genomes revealed that entities belonging to the early lineages are mostly spread over Asian countries (including India, the biggest hotspot of the pandemic) whereas the recently-derived lineages are more globally distributed. Of the total 16,602 polymorphism-bearing sites in the pan-genome, 11,037 and 4,965 involved transitions and transversions, which in turn were predominated by cytidine-to-uridine and guanosine-to-uridine conversions, respectively. Positive selection of nonsynonymous mutations (dN/dS >1) in most of the structural, but not non-structural, genes indicated that SARS-CoV-2 has already harmonized its replication/transcription machineries with the host’s metabolic system, while it is still redefining virulence/transmissibility strategies at the molecular level.
Anticipating Distributional Impacts of Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading: Inference From a Realist Review of Evidence on Airbnb
Authors: Fell Michael J.
Published: October 2020

Peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading – where energy prosumers transact directly between each other – could help enable transition to a low-carbon energy system. If it is to be supported in policy and regulation, it is important to anticipate the distributional impacts (or how it might impact segments of society differently). However, real-world evidence on P2P energy trading is currently extremely limited. To address this challenge in the short- to medium-term, this study aimed to explore what might be learned from the extensive body of research on a comparable offering in the accommodation sector: Airbnb. A realist review approach was employed to maximise transferability of findings, focused on what mechanisms are thought to lead to what distributional outcomes, in what contexts. On the basis of the review, the benefits of selling services in P2P energy trading schemes would be expected to accrue disproportionately to those living in areas with network management challenges, who are younger and more highly educated. The review also raised the prospect of discrimination on the basis of characteristics such as race and gender where there are high levels of individual choice over who to trade with. Recommendations include monitoring, incentivising diversity, anonymization, and limiting trading choices.
Geomechanical Modelling Using Artificial Neural Networks Combined With Geostatistics
Authors: Pham Son Tung
Published: October 2020

The principal minimum horizontal stress plays an important role in the study of reservoir characteristics, modeling of oil and gas reservoir, drilling, production and stimulating wells. However, it is currently not possible to measure the minimum horizontal stress along the wellbore as a geophysical parameter logging. Minimum horizontal stress is measured by leak-off test (LOT) at only several points in a well. In order to have the values all along the wellbore, experimental formulas were established to determine the minimum horizontal stresses for different fields. Then these formulas must be calibrated with LOT data whose number is usually limited, even sometimes unavailable. On the other hand, the empirical formulas of one field might not be accurate for another. This study presents a new approach to solve the problem of minimum horizontal stress estimation by a combination of artificial intelligence and geostatistics. The method consists of using artificial neural network (ANN) to build a model of minimum horizontal stress estimation from relevant parameters such as true vertical depth, pore pressure and vertical stress, then combined with Kriging interpolation to obtain the distribution in space of the minimum horizontal stress. Hence, this method can estimate the minimum horizontal stress with a limited amount of available data and therefore we do not need to drill new wells or to find empirical formulas for each survey area. The method was then applied in a case study involved real geomechanical dataset of Hai Thach - Moc Tinh field in Nam Con Son basin, Vietnam.
GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN DEMOKRATIS PERPUSTAKAAN KOTA YOGYAKARTA (STUDI KASUS)
Authors: Utari Sri , Hadi Moh. Mustofa
Published: October 2020

The library is a non-profit institution engaged in services and services that are directly related to the community. In order to regulate the rhythm of work continuity, a library organization has a leader, namely the head of the library. The head of the library has a way of leading or often called style, to run a library. Leadership style is the way a leader influences subordinates in running an organization. One type of library is the public library. Sustainability of public libraries will work well requires leaders. Library leaders generally have their own style to carry out their leadership. This research discusses how the leadership style in public libraries? Case study in Yogyakarta City Public Library. The research method used is using literature study, semi-structured interviews, and library observations. The conclusion obtained is that the leadership of the Yogyakarta City Library has a demoratic leadership style. This is evident from every time a decision is made, the head of the library involves staff to submit suggestions and input for the sustainability of the library. These suggestions and input are used as a decision maker. The final result of the decision remains in the hands of the head of the library.

 
Evaluasi Sistem Pengendalian Internal Pada Rumah Sakit PKU Muhammadiyah Nanggulan
Authors: Fathah Rigel Nurul , Khozin Muhammad
Published: October 2020

This community service was carried out in collaboration with PKU Nanggulan Hospital with Aisyiyah University in Yogyakarta. Previously the team coordinated and need assessment so that it was known the condition of PKU Nanggulan Hospital through observation and interviews with the management of PKU Nanggulan Hospital as well as sharing about what obstacles faced by the management of PKU Nanggulan Hospital so far. Based on observations and direct interviews with partners found problems encountered are weak internal control at PKU Nanggulan Hospital, weaknesses include: (1) There is no separation of duties between gauze, financial and bookkeeping sections (2) There is no Standard Operating Procedure (SOP ) that is clear between parts (3) The absence of a clear job description between parts (4) Financial recording is still simple using cash basis so that it only records cash income and expenses. this service has a program that is expected to be a solution to the problems experienced by partners. The solution program offered is training and socialization, namely giving understanding to management in the form of training and outreach to the management of PKU Nanggulan Hospital regarding the importance of Internal Control in order to improve performance so that it can provide good health services, have relevant and accurate information, and human resources the professional.