bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Provision of Medical-psychological and Psychiatric Care to Patients with Post-covid Syndrome in Telemedicine Conditions
Authors: Koliadenko Nina V , Zhyvaho Khrystyna S , Bursa Andrii I
Published: September 2022

Objective. The need for scientific understanding of the revolutionary changes that have occurred associated with the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, both in the organization of psychological and psychiatric care, and in the direction of developing effective treatment and prevention measures, determines the relevance of this study, the purpose of which is to study the clinical manifestations of psychopathological symptoms in patients, survivors of the COVID-19 disease, and develop a conceptual model for providing them with medical care in telemedicine.
Materials and methods. We studied the psychopathological manifestations of post-covid syndrome in 129 patients who had recovered from COVID-19 and who applied to us for remote medical counseling psychological and psychiatric help for 10 months, from March to December 2020, using clinical psychopathological and psychodiagnostic test research methods.
Results and Discussion. The high level of stress, anxiety and depression identified in the studied patients is primarily associated with the negative situation of the pandemic and the COVID-19 disease. A follow-up study proved the effectiveness of a treatment carried out in a telemedicine setting and combining cognitive-behavioral therapy with antidepressants and non-benzodiazepine tranquilizers. In patients who underwent a severe form of COVID-19, in the presence of premorbid chronic bronchopulmonary pathology, in addition to long-lasting psychopathological symptoms, somatic post-covid complications were also observed, and the stressfulness of the situation was perceived at a deeper personal level. For such patients, the course of treatment in telemedicine conditions should be extended and medical and psychological support provided during the entire period of convalescence.
Conclusion. Chronic premorbid diseases of the bronchopulmonary and immune systems are predictors of long-term psychopathological symptomatology and the occurrence of post-covid somatic complications. The treatment tactics of patients with post-covid mental health disorders in telemedicine should be based on the protocols of cognitive-behavioral therapy for hypochondriacal and generalized anxiety disorder, in combination with antidepressants and tranquilizers of the non-benzodiazepine series, which ensures the stability of the positive results of therapeutic interventions, confirmed by our studies. The conceptual patientcentered model developed by us for the provision of psychological and psychiatric care for post-covid syndrome in telemedicine can be recommended as a universal algorithm for psycho-psychiatric interventions when providing remote assistance to patients with post-covid mental disorders.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21 No. 04 October’22 Page : 719-730
Tumefactive demyelination-A Rare Presentation of Multiple Sclerosis
Authors: Zafar Lubna , Siddiqui Obaid Ahmed , Durdana Shazia , Kumar Damera Achyuth
Published: September 2022

Background: Multiple Sclerosis is an inflammatory demyelinating disease having varied manifestations in terms of clinical featuresand radiological features. Rarely it may present as a large demyelinating lesionwith accompanying edema and mass effect, thereby simulating an intracranial tumor, known as Tumefactive Demyelination. Symptoms are usually related to the pressure of a focal mass lesion. When it manifests in a patient without pre-existing MS, it poses a diagnostic challengeas it may mimic a neoplasm, infarct or abscess. Thus, it is essential to recognize this rare clinical entity for proper patient management.
Case Presentation: We report here a case of 40 years old female who presented with right sided hemiparesis. The initial brain imaging (CT) suggested left parietal lobe lesion suggestive of glioma. But MRI of the brain showed a cortical based lesion in left parietal lobe in parasaggital location which appeared hyperintense on both T2WI and FLAIR sequences. Further evaluation by MR spectroscopy suggested the lesion to be tumefactive demyelination. She was administered IV Methylprednisolone (1gm daily for 5 days) and responded well to treatment. The characteristic magnetic resonance findings of the patient, its acute onset, and its clinical improvement after corticosteroid therapy finally set the diagnosis of Tumefactive Demyelination.
Conclusion: Tumefactive demyelinating lesions pose a unique diagnostic challenge in defining differential diagnosis and management and should always be considered in young patients presenting with tumour like lesions on imaging.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21 No. 04 October’22 Page : 931-934
Successful ‘Kangaroo Mother Care’: A Necessity for Preterm Low Birth Weight Babies in Rural Hospital Settings in Bangladesh
Authors: Salam Md Wasek , Hye Mohammad Abdul , Kundu Jayanta Kumar , Ahmed Shuperna
Published: September 2022

Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is a cost-effective solution in taking care of pre-term low birth weight neonates not only in developing countries with scarce resources, but also in developed countries with easy accessibility to technological advances like incubators. It provides an easy solution where the mother herself acts as an incubator and keeps the baby close to her in skinto- skin contact, and provides the baby the warmth, food, shelter and love that the baby needs to ensure its survival.In this paper we described the successful management of a preterm baby born at 29th gestational weeks weighing only 980 gm in a rural setting without any incubator and other technological equipment. The baby was in a critical condition since birth and despite adequate medical therapy she remained hypothermic. The KMC was initiated to keep her warm and marked improvements were noticed in the baby. The baby was discharged at day-14 with a body weight of 1100gm. Baby was in regular follow up and subsequently at 2-months 24days,she reached a desired body weight of 2100gm with improvement in feeding, movement and vital signs.It is concluded that, in a limited resource setting, KMC can act as a very effective measure in preventing neonatal morbidity by adequate heat regulation, exclusive breastfeeding and promoting early discharge from hospital.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21 No. 04 October’22 Page : 875-882
Fabrication of single piece definitive obturator for post surgical maxillectomy defect during covid-19 pandemic- A Literature review with Clinical case report
Authors: Aradya Anupama , Ranganatha Narahari , HS Sreeshyla , Sandeep Giriraj
Published: September 2022

Background: Impacts of primary oncology surgical procedure can impede restoration objectives. Restoring oral function, comfort and aesthetics is a challenge due to limitations in the restorative treatment options.
Methodology: Literature review on the responsibilities, role of maxillofacial prosthodontist, materails and retentive aids used for prosthesis, classification of maxillofacial prostheses, recent advancements in MFP and Workflow for the fabrication of obturator prostheses in the COVID-19 pandemic scenario. Case report on the fabrication of Holllow bulb definitive obturator during pandemic crisis. A 47 years old male patient reported for post-surgical evaluation in maxillary posterior region of oral cavity. The patient had partial maxillectomysurgical procedure of squamous cell carcinoma in the palate 5 years back. To replace the gap created, the patient was using interim obturator. He had facial asymmetry and collapse. Prosthodontic rehabilitation with one piece closed hollow bulb obturator was planned & subsequently fabricated for the patient. For our case considering the feasibility & ease of manipulation, heat activated acrylic resin was used for this particular patient for rehabilitation. The method described is easy, simple, time saving & economical. Bulb portion was hollow & made of heat cure resin, so weight was less & less chances of tissue irritation.
Results: With the Covid-19 infection protocol measures taken definitive obturator was given to the maxillectomy patient to restore aesthetics, function and comfort as well. After insertion of prostheses mastication, deglutition and phonetics were improved. Breathing problems were resolved and aesthetics was improved.
Conclusion: A simplified technical approach for the treatment of a patient with palatal defect of and other supportive structure has been presented in Covid-19 situation following the described infection prevention protocols. The technique presented offers a method of obtaining a detailed impression of the defect and promptly provides the patient with a light weight, easyto- use and flexible tissue- tolerant obturator.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21 No. 04 October’22 Page : 676-684
The Reflection of Ethics Education on Clinical Practices in Undergraduate Nursing Education: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Tanrıkulu Fatma , Gündoğdu Handenur , YağmurZiyai Nasibe , Erol Funda , Dikmen Yurdanur
Published: September 2022

Aim:This research aims to reveal the reflections of ethics education given to nursing students in undergraduate education on clinical practices.
Method: A focus group interview from qualitative methods was held to obtain and interpret information regarding the reflections of ethics courses. Fifteenvolunteernursing students studyingatthe faculty of health sciences ofa public university in Turkey were included in the research. For the data analysis, the method used to code and categorizefocus group data were adapted from approaches to qualitative data analysis.
Results: Six main themes emerged from the data: (1) opinions about ethics courses; (2) ethical issues; (3) the factors that cause ethical issues; (4) the effects of ethics courses on the approach towards ethical problems; (5)contradictory situations between the ethics course and clinical practices; (6) recommendationsabout the ethics course and educators.
Conclusion:According to the data obtained in this study, the researcher concluded that the lecturers and teaching methods used are important in ethics education in nursing.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21 No. 04 October’22 Page : 711-718
Pattern of admission and outcome of patients admitted to dedicated trauma intensive care unit (ticu), emergency department, teaching hospital, north-eastern malaysia
Authors: Ky Wong Choc , Fauzi Mohd Hashairi , Ab Rahman Nik Hisamuddin Nik , Noh Abu Yazid Md , Kamauzaman Tuan Hairulnizam Tuan , Baharuddin Kamarul Aryffin , Mohamad Nik Abdullah Nik , Hassan Shamsul Kamalrujan , Hassan Wan Nazaruddin Wan , Ali Saedah
Published: September 2022

Background: The role of dedicated Trauma ICU (TICU) in Emergency Department is vital in the chain of trauma care to ensure rehabilitation and sustainable critical care for a better survival outcome. This study is conducted to find out demographic patterns and predictors that can affect the outcomes of trauma patients.
Methods: A retrospective review of all patients admitted to TICU, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM) was carried out from January 1st, 2016 till December 31st, 2018. Data were collected from TICU admission and discharge registers and were analyse using SPSS version 23.0.
Results: A total of 108 trauma patients were included in this study. All cases were exclusively blunt trauma (99.1%) and mainly attributed by road traffic injuries (92.6%). In terms of trauma clinical scoring, 25%(p= 0.001) presented with GCS score < 4, 46.9% (p=0.001) with RTS score <5.5 and 15.6% (p=0.012) with APACHE II score > 28had demonstrated prolonged ICU stay (> 7 days). Meanwhile 62.5% (p= 0.000) with GCS < 4, 75% (p= 0.000) with RTS < 5.5 and 75% (p= 0.000) with APACHE II > 28 were died in TICU. Besides that, those who had prolonged ICU stay (> 7 days) were 8.5 times higher odds to get sepsis (adj OR= 8.532; 95% CI: 2.710, 26.863; p= 0.000) and 7 times higher odds to get acute kidney injury (AKI) (adj OR= 7.131; 95% CI: 1.464, 34.733; p= 0.015). Meanwhile, patient who received blood transfusion led to 5 folds higher odds ofassociation with rhabdomyolysis (adj OR= 4.968; 95% CI: 1.821, 13.549; p= 0.002).
Conclusion: In the midst of pandemic COVID-19 it is important for ED physician to early identify and prioritise high risk trauma patient based on predictors and allows for targeted monitoring and intervention that may improve their outcome and also optimise resources accordingly.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21 No. 04 October’22 Page : 795-800
Angiotensin converting enzyme 2 in the gastrointestinal tract: binding with coronavirus and its consequences
Authors: Khan Jesmine , Mohamad Zain Wan Nor I’zzah Wan , Islam Mohammed Nasimul
Published: September 2022

Introduction: Angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is expressed in several cell types in the body including the gastrointestinal (GI) epithelium.
Objective:To provide an overview of the normal distribution of ACE2 in the GI tract, altered ACE2 expression notably in coronavirus infection and its consequences.
Materials and Methods: Pubmed and google scholar were searched using the key words ACE2 paired with GI tract, intestinal permeabilty, gut microbiota, inflammatory bowel disease.
Results and Discussion: ACE2 is highly expressed in the ileum and colon in human being as well as in rodents. In this current situation of COVID-19 pandemic, downregulation of ACE2 has been reported due to internalization of the ACE2-virus complex within the cells. Although researches are still in infancy in this topic, altered luminal microbiota, increased intestinal permeability, higher level of inflammatory markers and deficient nutrient transport has been reported due to altered ACE2 expression.
Conclusion:Altered expression of ACE2 has the possibility to hamper normal physiological function of the GI tract and might affect GI disease progression and prognosis.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21 No. 04 October’22 Page : 808-812
Evaluation of blood Pressure changes on exposure to sound frequencies in the youths of different ethnicity
Authors: Kumar Naveen , Jagatheesan Viniitha , M Rodrigo Hewage Methsithini , Kavithevan VM , TS Jonathan Wee , P Ashwini Aithal , Lewis Melissa Glenda
Published: September 2022

Objectives: To analyse the effect of exposure to different sounds of various frequencies on the blood pressure level of participants.
Methods: Present study involved 160 medical students belonging to four ethnic races (Malay, Chinese, Malaysian Indians, Sri Lankans). Informed consent and the record of normal blood pressure was obtained before the study. Participants were exposed to three different sounds (Traffic sounds of high noise frequency; Waterfall sound of moderate noise frequency; Night sound in woods of low noise frequency) with specified intervals. The systolic (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of all the participants were recorded after each exposure. Data of SBP and DBP was analysed statistically by repeated measures ANOVA using SPSS.
Results: Results showed statistically significant (p<0.001) difference in the average SBP, DBP values from pre to post assessment in all different exposed sounds. While a significant difference (p<0.01) in the mean SBP values were noted for sound 1 and sound 3; the similar difference (p<0.05) in the average DBP values was noted only for sound 3 between the ethnicities. Data showed a rise in BP for sound 1 in all ethnicities except Malays, fall in BP upon the exposure to sound 2 and 3 among all the ethnicities.
Conclusion: Exposure to different sounds was found to have a remarkable effect on individual’s blood pressure. However, its comparison with ethnicities is quite variable. Adverse effects of various sound exposures on the blood pressure levels of student population is crucial in terms of their curricular and physiological activities.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21 No. 04 October’22 Page : 825-828
Predicting Rheumatoid Arthritis Associated Significant Amino-Acid Residues Using Residue-Residue Interaction Analysis
Authors: Sao Prachi , Singh Anupam , Singh Sachidanand
Published: September 2022

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a prevalent autoimmune and inflammatory disease that requires restructuring. A lot of research information is available, but a clear etiology and drug target information is still unclear. A bottom-up approach can add more information to existing knowledge about RA. One better way of understanding the disease-related mechanism and drug objectives can be a detailed residue-residue interaction of the proteins involved with RA. In the current research work, we have studied the significant proteins reported in the Indian population that are involved in RA progression and have represented each of them as a complex network of amino acid residues to understand the significance of individual residues in the network. We implied the graph theory approach to identity central important residue, based on topological properties of the network. This approach allows us to look at a more precise method to identify potential drug targets. Our result identified leucine, phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan as essential nodes in the network, their activity was mainly connected with immune system. Understanding the function of these amino acids in CTLA4, CD40, IRF5, IL2RB, and TRAF could lead to a new treatment options in the fight against Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21 No. 04 October’22 Page : 698-710
Efficacy of Mometasone Furoate Nasal Spray with Oral Montelukast in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion with or without Adenoid Hypertrophy and Atopic diseases
Authors: Khanam Afroza , Akhtar Gulshan , Rahman Mohammad Abdur , Chowdhury Nurun Nahar
Published: September 2022

Bacground:Otitis media with effusion [OME] is a common chronic but silent disease of middle ear in children and is the commonest cause of hearing impairment, delayedlanguage development and altered quality of life.Though surgical management is the treatment of choice but now alternative medical treatment with steroid nasal spray is well accepted.
Aim of this study: In this prospective, randomized placebo control study we want to observe the efficacy of Mometasone furoate nasal spray in conjunction with oral Leukotriene receptor blocker [Montelukast] in comparison to Mometasone furoate nasal spray only and normal saline spray as placebo for 3 months.
Materials and Methods: Total sixty children aged 2-12 years old diagnosed with bilateral OME for at least 3 months with or without enlarged adenoid & atopic diseases, were randomly allocated into three equal groups. The first group A received Mometasonefouroate nasal spray plus Tab Montelukast for 12 weeks and second group B received only mometasonefouroate nasal spray &third group C received normal saline spray for the same duration.
Result: Otoscopic clinical exam, Pure Tone audiometry & tympanometry were done at the end of treatment [3 months duration]. In otoscopic examination normal tympanic membrane finding show significant improvement in group A than group B & group C and tympanometric result in group A , show 80% improvement in middle ear status & had larger chi-square value then group B [60% improvement] and group C [10% improvement] and pure tone audiometry result show highest hearing threshold improved in group A and were more significant than group B and control group C.
Conclusion: Mometasone furoate nasal spray is a much more effective medical treatment option in resulution of OME when it is combined with oral Leukotriene receptor blocker Montelukastas it helps to normalize the Eustachian tube function and middle ear status by decreasing enlarged adenoid size, atopic disorders and improving hearing power & quality of life.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21 No. 04 October’22 Page : 836-841
Amelioration of streptozotocin-induced neurotoxicity in rats by a standardized extract of Cydonia oblonga seeds
Authors: Anwar Rukhsana , Amna Gulzar Dure e , Sattar Ammara Abd us , Ashiq Kanwal
Published: September 2022

Background: Globally, medicinal plants are widely used to treat ailments due to their safety, accessibility and efficacy.
Objectives: The objective of this study was to determine in vivo neuroprotective effect of methanolic extract of seeds of Cydonia oblongaagainst streptozotocininduced diabetes in rats, as this research has not been reported previously.
Methods: Methanolic extract (100, 150 and 200 mg/kg b.w) was administered for 21 days to diabetic rats. Total protein content, glutathione-S-transferase (GST) specific activity, total glutathione level (tGSH), catalase activity (CAT), malondialdehyde (MDA) level, superoxide dismutase (SOD) level and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity were determined in the brain homogenate.
Results: C. oblonga seeds extract showed a significantly (*p < 0.05) increased in GST activity, tGSH level, CAT activity and level of SOD. While MDA levels and AChE activity were decreased in comparison with streptozotocin-treated group. Histopathological examination also showed a marked improvement in the morphology of brain tissues.
Conclusion: It is concluded that the methanolic extract of C. oblonga seeds has the potential to protect the brain against streptozotocin-induced neurotoxicity by reducing oxidative stress and is beneficial for cognitive improvement in diabetic patients.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21 No. 04 October’22 Page : 848-857
Early Intervention and Parent Counseling Give Positive Impact in Cerebral Palsy Child: A Case Report
Authors: Sultana Selina , Wahab Abdul , Chowdhury Rajib Nayan , Sultana Marin , Salam Abdus
Published: September 2022

Cerebral palsy is a neuro-development disorder, management of which requires awareness of risk factors and regular developmental assessments. Committed routine follow up is necessary for cerebral palsy patient along with parental adequate knowledge.Effective timely intervention with professional guidance along with medication could significantly improve the overall condition of cerebral palsy patient and therefore would make their living relatively meaningful.Early intervention starts withinfirst 6 months after term age. Intervention should be performed daily in home consideringthe importance of parent child relationship, training and counseling by professionalguidance. In fact, Parental knowledge of their child’s cerebral palsy is inadequate. If professionals give early intervention to the child and improve parental knowledge about cerebral palsy will empower them to help their children to overcome this chronic lifelong disorder.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21 No. 04 October’22 Page : 926-930
Surgical Outcome of EDH in Children: Our Observation in DMCH
Authors: Das Sukriti , Rashid Md Mamunur , Hasanuzzaman Md , Sarker Asit Chandra , Ansari Ayub , Ghosh Dipankar , Bhuiyan Sharif
Published: September 2022

Background:Epidural hematoma (EDH) is accumulation of blood between the inner table of the skull and thedural membrane due to trauma and predominantly consists of venous blood in case ofchildren.Children with extradural hematoma (EDH) present differently than adults and outcome would also be different.
Methods and Materials: This is a prospective interventional study done in the Department of Neurosurgery, Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) in between period of January 2016 to December 2019. Children of both sex below 12 years of age with EDH were included after fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria. Follow up period was 1 month after surgery.
Results: Among 90 patients, 73.3% were male and 26.7% were female. Age 5 - 12 years is most commonly affected among all age groups, attributing to 58.9%, fall from height was the most common cause (58.9%) followed by road traffic accident (32.2%), fall of heavy object over head (7.8%) etc. The most common symptom was vomiting which was present in 85.6% of patients followed by altered consciousness in 72.2%, headache in 60% and scalp swelling in 25.6% of patients. The follow-up of our patients was 1 month after surgery. Most of our patients made good recovery. Among them 73 patients (81.1%) were neurologically intact (GOS 5), 10 (11.1%) patients had some deficit but could do their daily activity independently (GOS 4), 03 patients (3.3%) was dependant on other for daily activity with cognitive deficit (GOS 3) and 4 patients (4.4%) died.
Conclusion:EDH in children can be managed by surgery with good outcomes. Even in the presence of poor initial clinical and radiologic conditions, timely intervention can lead to a good recovery.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21 No. 04 October’22 Page : 865-874
Evaluation of safety and efficacy of Unani Add-on regimen in preventing the progression of severity of the disease in hospitalized SARS-CoV2 tested positive asymptomatic /mild to moderate symptomatic COVID-19 cases- A Randomised Controlled Clinical Trial
Authors: Khan Asim Ali , Akhtar Naseem , Parveen Naheed , Kumar Pradeep , Javed Ghazala , Kumar Pawan , Meena Rampratap , Akhtar Jamal , Anjum Nighat , Akram Usama , Saleem Nauman , Nazli Tamanna , Rej Anirban , Mumtaz Shoeb
Published: September 2022

Objectives: The study aimed to establish the effectiveness of Unani add-on regimen by comparing theduration required for change in disease status from COVID-19 positive asymptomatic / mildto moderate symptomatic patients to asymptomatic negative.
Methods: This single-centric, randomized, twin arm, controlled, clinical trial was carried out on a totalnumber of 62 RT-PCR confirmed COVID-19 patients. The Intervention group (IG) receivedUnani Regimen (Khameera Marwareed and Unani Joshanda) in addition to the conventional management, while the Control group (CG) received only conventional management.
Results: It was observed that 16 (51.6%) patients in Intervention Group and 3 (9.4%) patients incontrol group became negative for COVID-19 at day 7 and remaining 13 out of 15 (93.5%) patients in Intervention Group and 20 out of 28 (74.1%) patients in control group becamenegative for COVID-19 at day 14 .This effect of the Unani Regimen in comparison to thecontrol group was statistically significant (p =0.003).
Conclusions: It can be concluded that the change of COVID-19 positive asymptomatic / mild to moderate symptomatic patients to RT-PCR negative was much earlier in the add-on Unani regimen group as compared to control group.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21 No. 04 October’22 Page : 901-911
The Impact of COVID-19 on The Teaching of Non-Medical Healthcare Professionals in Bangladesh: Observations and Implications From A Pilot Study
Authors: Adnan Nihad , Haque Mainul , Mou Taslin Jahan , Islam Salequl , Nahar Shamsun , Chowdhury Kona , Zaman Taslima , Akter Farhana , Sharmin Sabrina , Nusrat Nadia , Kabir Rumana , Biswas Nirmal Kanti , Kumar Santosh , Sharma Paras , Lutfor Afzalunnessa Binte , Siddiqui Tosaddeque Hossain , Etando Ayukafangha , Ahmad Rahnuma , Abdullah Adnan , Godman Brian
Published: September 2022

Objective: At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, educational establishments, including universities, were closed. Educators in high-income countries quickly shifted all education online, building on available infrastructures and approaches. However, there were concerns in developing countries regarding the necessary skills among students and faculty as well as financial support for equipment and the internet. Consequently, a pilot was undertaken in Bangladesh to determine the impact of Covid-19 on the non-medical education system, building on similar research with healthcare professionals.
Materials and Methods: A purposively designed questionnaire was disseminated among eight non-medical healthcare educators in private and public universities in Bangladesh.
Results and Discussion: Private university educators reported their universities readily adopted e-learning systems and resumed classes more quickly than public universities. Both private and public university educators shared similar challenges, including a lack of training on e-learning initially, variable internet connections, affordability of internet bundles, concerns with available devices, as well as mental stress of faculty and students. Private universities reduced their tuition fees, extended submission deadlines, and shared class recordings to address challenges. Public universities arranged student loans, established Covid-19 testing centers, and the trained students in biosafety practices and molecular tests to volunteer in testing facilities.
Conclusion: Lessons learned from the pandemic emphasize introducing hybrid education systems with full technological and financial support, alongside biosafety education in the curriculum.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21 No. 04 October’22 Page : 731-743
The Effect of Salinity (NaCl) Stress and Different Magnetic Applications on The Germination of Cucumber Seeds (Cucumis sativus L.)
Authors: ALSUVAİD Muhammed , DEMİR Yusuf
Published: September 2022

Salinity stress is one of the main factors that limit seed germination and plant growth. Therefore, magnetic water was used because it had a positive effect on seed germination. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of magnetic (MT1, MT2, MT3, MT4, and MT5) treatment of water passing through magnets 1, 2, 3, 5, and 8 times respectively, and non-magnetic (NMT) treatment on the germination of cucumber seeds (Cucumis sativus L.) under salinity stress (NaCl) (S1 = 0.38 dSm-1, S2 = 4.0 dSm-1, S3 = 8.0 dSm-1). The experiment was conducted by the design of a one-way ANOVA with three replications. The results showed that water salinity stress a significantly decrease in the final germination percentage (FGP), germination index (GI), coefficient of the velocity of germination (CVG), germination percentage 4th day (GP), and germination rate index (GRI), while the mean germination time (MGT) increased significantly. In addition, the FGP, GP, GI, CVG, and GRI were significantly increased and the MGT was significantly decreased when using magnetic water compared to non-magnetic water. The highest values of FGP, GP, GI, CVG, and GRI were at S1 while they decreased by 7.8%, 10.0%, 15.8%, 2.4% and 16.2%, respectively in S3 (8.0 dSm-1), compared to S1 (0.38 dSm-1). The highest FGP values of 92.20% at MT4 were obtained with S1 salinity (0.38 dSm-1) and the lowest FGP value of 72.20% at NMT with water salinity S3 (8.0 dSm-1). The results of the research showed that magnetic water treatment has a positive effect on the germination of cucumber seeds and that salinity stress reduced the germination of seeds. Finally, it can be recommended to apply MT4 (water passed through the magnetic 5 times) to achieve the best germination of cucumber seeds.
Carob Flour Addition to Sourdough: Effect of Sourdough Fermentation, Dough Rheology and Bread Quality
Authors: KARLIDAĞ Senem , ARICI Muhammet , ÖZÜLKÜ Görkem
Published: September 2022

Carob flour (CF) has been widely used in bakery formulations since containing various bioactive compounds, high percentage of fibre, protein, vitamins and minerals. Sourdough fermentation is considered as a promising tool to improve sensorial, textural and nutritional features of baked goods. The aim of this study is to investigate the potential usage of Type I sourdough incorporated with carob flour in bread making .Empirical rheological measurements were also performed in the flour blended with carob flour (0%, 2%, 4%, 6%, 8%, and 12%). Water absorption capacity and dough development time increased significantly with the increase of carob flour (P ≤ 0.05). Energy and extensibility value of the samples decreased according to control sample (P ≤ 0.05). Yeast number of sourdough decreased with the increase of carob flour addition to sourdough (P ≤ 0.05). The stimulation of Lactic acid bacteria growth were determined by the addition of carob flour when compared to the control (P>0.05) but no significant differences were observed among sourdoughs with the increasing level of carob flour. Usage of carob flour via sourdough fermentation increased the quality properties of bread with sourdough as compared to the commercial baker’s yeast bread including same level of carob flour. Highest concentration of the CF (8% and 12%) in formulation caused the raise of hardness (P ≤ 0.05), which in turn was associated with the decrease in the specific volume of the bread. CF addition of yeasted bread samples (CFYB) decreased the lightness (L*) of the bread crust (P ≤ 0.05). Sourdough fermentation was also improved the sensory acceptance of carob flour incorporated breads. Low level of carob flour usage (from 2% to 6%) in sourdough making was not detrimental to any of the sensory parameters in this study.
Kireçli Topraklarda Farklı Kükürt Formları ile Biyokömür Uygulamalarının Turp Bitkisi (Raphanus sativus) Gelişimine Etkisi
Authors: AKAY Ayşen
Published: September 2022

Turpun besin maddesi ihtiyacının karşılanması ve yüksek kalitede ürün alınmasında kükürt(S) önemli bir yer tutmaktadır. Biyokömür uygulamaları toprak kalitesini ve bitki gelişimini olumlu etkilemektedir. Çalışma; önemli bir tarım potansiyeline sahip olan ve İç Anadolu’da yer alan Konya kireçli topraklarında yetiştirilen turp bitkisinin kükürtlü gübre isteğinin belirlenmesi amacıyla yürütülmüştür. Çalışmada biyokömür uygulamasının bitkinin kükürtten yararlanma durumuna ve bitki gelişimine etkisinin belirlenmesi ve turp için uygun kükürtlü gübre dozunun tespiti de amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmada; elementel-S (0- 200-400 mg/kg), SO4-2-S (0-25-50 mgkg-1) ve yetiştirme toprağına üç dozda biyokömür (0, %1 ve %2) uygulanmıştır. Bitki materyali 8TR-17 fındık turp (Raphanussativus var.) çeşididir. Elde edilen sonuçlara göre; artan S dozları ile yaprak klorofil SPAD değerleri, bitki boyu, yumru ağırlığı, deneme sonunda toprakta kalan kükürt konsantrasyonu değerleri kontrole kıyasla önemli farklılıklar göstermiştir. Biyokömür dozları ve S uygulama formları arasındaki etkileşimde; yaprak klorofil SPAD değerleri, bitki boyu, yumru ağırlığı ve toprakta kalan S (mgkg-1) değerleri kontrole kıyasla önemli oranda farklılıklar göstermiştir. Klorofil SPAD değeri 23.3-34.8; yaprak boyu 5.59-6.49 cm, yaprak sayısı 2.98-4.06 adetbitki-1, yaprak ağırlığı 6.01-10.45 gsaksı-1, gövde boyu 0.75-2.23 cmbitki-1 ve gövde çapı da 1.5-15.24 cmbitki-1 arasındadır. Yumru ağırlığı ortalamaları 0.136-4.566 grsaksı-1 arasındadır ve biyokömür uygulamaları kontrole kıyasla artış sağlamıştır. Bu artışlar özellikle SO4-2-S uygulamasında önemlidir. Toprakta kalan S konsantrasyonu 13.40-94.43 mgkg-1 arasındadır; S gübreleri, S dozları, biyokömür uygulamaları ile önemli farklılık göstermiştir (p
Comparison of Hatching Results, Growth Traits, and Slaughter-Carcass Characteristics of Japanese Quails Classified by Hatching Egg Weight
Authors: ÖZÇALIŞAN Gülşah , ŞAHİN Fatih , KARAKELLE Hasan , NARİNÇ Doğan
Published: September 2022

The aim of this study is to determine the hatching characteristics, growth performance and slaughter-carcass traits of Japanese quails obtained from hatching quail eggs divided into four classes (G1: less than 8 g, G2: between 8-10 g, G3: between 10-12 g, and G4: heavier than 12 g) according to egg size. The animal material of the study consisted of chicks (60 birds were used in each group) obtained from a total of 525 eggs simultaneously obtained from a Japanese quail parent flock (random mated, not previously selection applied, at 16 weeks of age). The mean values of fertility in G2 and G3 were found to be higher than those of the other groups (P
Yüksek Nemli Dane Mısıra Bakteriyel İnokulant İlavesinin Silolama Süresi ve Aerobik Stabilitesi Üzerine Etkileri
Authors: POLAT Cemal , GÜRSOY Sinan , OKUYUCU Berrin
Published: September 2022

Bu çalışma, yüksek nemli dane mısıra homofermantatif + heterofermantatif özelliklere sahip iki farklı inokulantın ilave edilmesinin, farklı açım dönemlerinde (15 ve 30 gün) fermantasyon ve aerobik stabilite üzerine etkilerini belirlemek amacıyla düzenlenmiştir. Araştırma materyalini yaklaşık %64.84 kuru madde (KM) içeriğine sahip kırılmış yüksek nemli dane mısır oluşturmuştur. Laktik asit bakteri inokulantı olarak Pioneer 11CFT (Lactobacillus plantarum ATCC 55944, Lactobacillus buchneri ATCC PTA-6138) ve Lalsil combo (Lactobacillus plantarum CNCM MA 18/5U, Lactocbacillus buchneri NCIMB 40788) kullanılmıştır. İnokulant firma önerisi doğrultusunda silajlara ilave edilmiştir. Katkı maddesi ilavesinden sonra silaj örnekleri her muamele grubunda 5’er tekerrür olmak üzere plastik torbalara vakumlanarak doldurulmuştur. Paketler laboratuvar koşullarında 20 ± 2 °C sıcaklıkta depolanmışlardır. Fermantasyonun 15. ve 30. günü açılan silaj örneklerinde kimyasal ve mikrobiyolojik analizler yapılmıştır. Açım dönemi sonrası silajlara 5 günlük aerobik stabilite testi uygulanmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda, silolama süresine bağlı olarak silajların pH değeri, amonyağa bağlı nitrojen (NH3-N), suda çözünebilir karbonhidrat (SÇK), lactobacilli (LAB) ve maya içerikleri artarken, KM içerikleri ise düşmüştür (P< 0.001). Katkı maddesi ilaveli silajların, NH3-N, SÇK, laktik asit (LA), LAB ve maya içerikleri kontrol grubu silajlarına oranla daha yüksek, pH değerleri ise daha düşük tespit edilmiştir (P
Tekirdağ İli Park ve Süs Bitkilerinde Akar (Acari) Türleri ve Konukçularının Belirlenmesi
Authors: GENCER GOKCE Pınar , KILIÇ Nihal , ÇOBANOĞLU Sultan
Published: September 2022

Tekirdağ il merkezinde park, fidanlık ve yeşil alanlarda bulunan süs bitkilerinde, yaprağını döken ağaçlarda ve çalımsı bitkilerde (47 bitki türü) zararlı, avcı ve nötr akar türleri (Acari) tespit edilmiştir. Survey sonuçlarına göre Tetranychidae familyasına ait 2 tür (Tetranychus urticae Koch, Panonychus ulmi Koch); Tenuipalpidae familyasına ait 8 tür (Cenopalpus spinosus Donnadieu, C. irani Dosse (1971), C. bakeri Düzgüneş, C.pennasitesus Wainstein, Pentamerismus oregonensis McGregor, P. taxi Haller, Brevipalpus lewisi McGregor); Phytoseiidae familyasına ait 7 tür (Phytoseius finitimus Ribaga, Kampimadromus aberrans Oudemans, Euseius finlandicus Oudemans, Amblyseius andersoni Chant, Typhlodromus athiasae Porath and Swisrki, Paraseiulus triporus Chant and Yoshida-Shaul ve P.soleigner Ribaga); Tydeiidae familyasından 2 tür (Tydeus californicus Banks, T.caudatus Duges), Ascidae’den Blattisocius tarsalis Berlese ve Acaridae’den Tyrophagus putrescentiae Schrank olmak üzere toplam 20 akar türü tespit edilmiştir.
Çalışmada Tetranychus urticae %47 bulunuş oranı ile en yaygın zararlı tür olarak belirlenmiştir. T.urticae’nin en çok tercih ettiği konukçuların ateş dikeni (Pyracantha coccinea) ve gül (Rosa gallica) olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Cenopalpus bakeri ikinci en sık görülen fitofag türdür (%30). Predatör ve nötr akarların bulunuş oranı %57’dir. En yaygın pradatör akar türü 172 birey ve % 56.21 bulunuş oranı ile Kampimodromus aberrans‘tır ve 17 farklı bitki türünden toplanmıştır. Catalpa bignonioides, Fraxinus excelsior, Aesculus hippocastanum ve Tilia tometosa akarın en çok kolonize olduğu bitkiler olmuştur. K. aberrans’ı avcı akar türleri Euseius finlandicus ve Phytoseius finitimus takip etmiştir.
Araştırmada Tekirdağ merkezindeki yeşil alanlarda bulunan park ve süs bitkilerinin zararlı akarlarla bulaşık oldukları, bununla birlikte ciddi sayıda olmadıkları için daha yüksek populasyona sahip avcı akarlar tarafından kontrol altına alabilecekleri kanısına varılmıştır.
The study of Post-Harvest Cereal Practices and Socio-Economic Impacts of Chemicals Used For Grain Storage in Morocco
Authors: LOUGRAIMZI Hanane , BOUAICHI Abdelaaziz , KHOLSSİ Rajaa , EBICH Fatima , RAOUGUİ Driss , FADLİ Mohamed
Published: September 2022

This study was conducted to characterize farmers' post-harvest conservation practices and identify the different storage structures, the main pests of cereals in stock, as well as the mode of application of insecticides to protect seeds against pests infestations. To identify these practices, we have prepared a questionnaire answering the main characteristics of the population of the three provinces. The grain storage structures in our region vary depending on the locality and the quantity of seeds stored. These structures play an essential role in grain conservation in reducing post-harvest losses. There are several traditional techniques for storing cereals, such as traditional granaries, which represent most used structure by respondents (59.46%). Unfortunately, 40% of farmers surveyed say they sell their crops because of the financial pressure is the fear of damage during storage. The main pests responsible for losses are seed weevils (Sitophilus granarius), tribolium (Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) or Tribolium confusum), and cereal alucites (Sitotroga cerealella) with a percentage of 72%, 22%, and 6% respectively. However, the use of synthetic insecticides continues to be the major solution used for seed protection. However, our results revealed that the use, the doses, and the precautions of use of these insecticides are not respected, only 20% of the people surveyed know that there is a possibility a risk of intoxication by insecticides. The study shows that respondents are mishandling and overusing insecticides to protect cereals from pest infestations. This information is essential to recognize the origin of food poisoning among consumers and the worrying health risks humans.
Production of Hull-less Mutant of Pumpkin Seed under Different Abiotic Conditions
Authors: GÁSPÁR Soma , BASAL Oqba , SİMKÓ Attila , KISS László , FROMMER Dóra , VERES Szilvia
Published: September 2022

Pumpkin seeds are crucial for both human and animal nutrition. Furthermore, the importance of pumpkin seed oil, the snack seed trade and even the medicinal uses of pumpkin seed products have been taken into account for the attempts to improve oil pumpkin seed yield, seed quality and other parameters. The climatic conditions may have a considerable effect on both the vegetative and the reproductive growth as well, and can influence the quality and quantity of the yield. Large-scale field experiment was set up to investigate the climatic sensitivity of hull-less pumpkins. Three groups of fields in different regions of Eastern-Hungary; Southern, Northern and Middle regions were involved in this study. Monthly average temperature and precipitation and soil chemical characteristics were analyzed. Based on the results, the lowest yield was achieved in the Northern region, potentially because of the higher amount of precipitation during the vegetation period. The higher precipitation can possibly increase the sensitivity of pumpkin plants to diseases. The highest amount of the seeds was achieved in the Middle region, where the distribution of the rainfall was moderate. From the investigated soil parameters, the pH had a measurable effect on the final seed yield. It could be concluded that higher precipitation and lower pH can lower pumpkin seed yield. Maximum yield might rely on continuously monitoring the soil moisture status and on the irrigation scheduling management, in addition to the nutrient availability in the soil. Further studies, however, are necessary to prove these hypotheses and to provide more useful data.
Analyzing The Effects of Livestock Policies on Farm-level Efficiency in Turkey; Thrace Region Case
Authors: KOÇ Gökçe , UZMAY Ayşe
Published: September 2022

The effect of agricultural subsidies on the efficiency of farms is one of the main issues discussed today. Dairy farming benefits from various types of subsidies and take a lion share from the agricultural support budget. In this context, this study has four important aims. Firstly, to analyze the technical efficiency of dairy farms, secondly, to investigate the effects of policy tools on efficiency, thirdly to determine factors affecting efficiencies and finally to bring proposals. This study was carried out in Thrace Region of Turkey and interviewed with 140 dairy farmers. The three-stage method was applied in this study. The technical efficiency and policies effects on efficiency were determined by using Data Envelopment Analysis. Tobit Analysis was used to investigate the relationship between efficiency and farmer or farms-oriented characteristics. The results of Data Envelopment Analysis show that average efficiency scores are 0.700 under constant return to scale, 0.795 under variable return to scale and 0.886 for scale efficiency. The technical efficiency increases by 1.13%-2.43% thanks to subsidies and the scale efficiency is 1.35% higher. It is noteworthy that subsidies affect efficiency positively but provide a small improvement, also the effects vary across the farm-scale groups. According to Tobit Analysis, the education level of farmers, the share of livestock in total income, family size and whether tend to give up farming are significantly affecting efficiency. It is recommended for governments should provide subsidies to increase the scale of small farms that work with increasing return to scale and to improve the technology of larger farms that work with decreasing return to scale.
Antisenescence Effect of REAC Biomodulation to Counteract the Evolution of Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Authors: Maioli M , Rinaldi S , Cruciani S , Necas A , Fontani V , Corda G , Santaniello S , Rinaldi A , Pinheiro Barcessat AR , Necasova A , Castagna A , Filipejova Z , Ventura C , Fozza C
Published: September 2022

About 30 percent of patients diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) progress to acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The senescence of bone marrow‐derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) seems to be one of the determining factors in inducing this drift. Research is continuously looking for new methodologies and technologies that can use bioelectric signals to act on senescence and cell differentiation towards the phenotype of interest. The Radio Electric Asymmetric Conveyer (REAC) technology, aimed at reorganizing the endogenous bioelectric activity, has already shown to be able to determine direct cell reprogramming effects and counteract the senescence mechanisms in stem cells. Aim of the present study was to prove if the anti-senescence results previously obtained in different kind of stem cells with the REAC Tissue optimization – regenerative (TO-RGN) treatment, could also be observed in BMSCs, evaluating cell viability, telomerase activity, p19ARF, P21, P53, and hTERT gene expression. The results show that the REAC TO-RGN treatment may be a useful tool to counteract the BMSCs senescence which can be the basis of AML drift. Nevertheless, further clinical studies on humans are needed to confirm this hypothesis.
On the Uniqueness of a Solution for Linear Integral Volterra Equations of the Third Kind on a Segment
Authors: Bedelova N. , Asanov A.
Published: September 2022

The issue of the uniqueness of the solution for a new class of linear integral Volterra equations of the third kind on a segment is studied. On the basis of the method of integral transformations and the method of non-negative quadratic forms, uniqueness theorems for solutions are proved for a given class of integral equations of the third kind.