bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
survey of coccidia shedding among small ruminants on St. Kitts and the Appalachian region
Authors: Roberson J. , Mittleider T. , Cameron-Blake N. , Gibbons P. , Cappello B. , Ketzis J. , Rohleder S.
Published: February 2023

A study was conducted on the island of St. Kitts to determine management practices and the issues of small ruminant producers. A disease survey was also conducted to determine disease presence. Fifty farms were studied at each location. This project was later repeated in the Appalachian region surrounding Harrogate, Tennessee. The objective of this abstract is to compare and contrast the shedding of coccidia in sheep and goats by age group by site.
Determination of the milk pharmacokinetics and depletion of milk residues following intramammary administration of cephapirin sodium in lactating dairy goats
Authors: Hayman K. P. , Timms L. L. , Mochel J. P. , Plummer P. J. , Gorden P. J.
Published: February 2023

In the United States, between 2007 and 2017, the US Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reported dairy operations that had milk goats to be the fastest growing operations in the nation. The most impactful and economically important health challenge to dairy goat herds is mastitis. Currently, there are no labelled products for the treatment of mastitis in dairy goats and minimal research has been conducted to evaluate the pharmacokinetics of intramammary-administered antimicrobials. The objectives of this study were to determine the pharmacokinetics in milk of dairy goats treated with intramammary (IMM) cephapirin sodium and determine an appropriate withdrawal time for milk.
comparison study of common concerns and diseases of the small ruminant producer
Authors: Roberson J. , Mittleider T. , Cameron-Blake N. , Gibbons P. , Cappiello B. , Wilson T. , Larson R. , Dubois K.
Published: February 2023

Limited research has been published on the common concerns of small ruminant producers and their management practices. The problems affecting producers may differ depending on geographic location, economy and culture. The purpose of this study was to identify and compare the most important concerns and diseases among the small ruminant producers of St. Kitts and the Appalachia.
Dinner plan killers
Authors: Jones Meredyth
Published: February 2023

Urinary obstructed small ruminants, pigs in dystocia, and pregnancy toxemia all represent challenging, truly emergent clinical scenarios in mixed and large animal practice. Each of these scenarios, however, lend themselves to protocol development. Putting these cases on autopilot can remove a lot of the associated stress and ensure consistent patient care with consideration for client expectations and finances built right in.

Initial evaluation of animals with suspected urolithiasis should include examination of the preputial hairs for grit or formed stones and exteriorization of the penis for examination and amputation of the vermiform appendage. When vermiform appendage amputation fails to relieve the obstruction, catheterization and surgical intervention, including perineal urethrostomy, tube cystotomy, minimally invasive tube cystotomy, and others should be considered.

Swine presented for dystocia are often compromised and require a Cesarean section. Having a standard protocol in place for perioperative drugs, including anesthetic drugs, antimicrobials, and anti-inflammatories, reduces the veterinarian’s stress in preparing to go to surgery. Unlike other species, the surgical approach in swine is paramammary and the uterus is much more highly vascularized. Care must be taken to minimize abdominal contamination where dead piglets are involved.

Ewes and does presented ill in late gestation should always be evaluated for pregnancy toxemia. Many, if not most of these animals, additionally have pneumonia and a GI parasite burden. Does and ewes that are still standing and eating can often be managed in the field, while those that are recumbent will only recover if placed on IV fluids and dextrose CRI. Producers must be educated on pregnancy toxemia risk factors, such as obesity, parasitism, and improper feeding.
How to open doors for producers to use your services
Authors: Lewis Keelan
Published: February 2023

Becoming a successful food animal practitioner takes more human psychology than most of us care to admit. Working through individual cow medicine into a leadership role on an operation allows a more substantial veterinary-client-patient relationship (VCPR), greater loyalty from clientele, and increased profitability. Reaching this goal requires an ability to perform physical tasks while encouraging herd-based medicine. These can be accomplished by capitalizing on opportunity, being available, and then following up to develop your desired relationship.
We’ve been doing it all wrong
Authors: Jones Meredyth
Published: February 2023

Anthelmintic resistance in cattle is a growing concern with widespread resistance reported, especially to the avermectin drugs. Treatment of all animals, use of long-acting products, and lack of seasonally strategic plans have all contributed to the problem, along with other factors. Beef cattle veterinarians and producers should come to terms with this reality and start testing for anthelmintic resistance at the level of production groups. Based on individual herd data, holistic and refugia-based parasite control programs should be developed which include considerations of nutrition, climate, strategic selection of animals for treatment, and pasture management.
Introducing milk quality services to your practice
Authors: Earnest Scott
Published: February 2023

Milk quality services are an excellent and often-overlooked opportunity for veterinarians to improve the profitability of their clients’ dairies and their practice. There are a number of simple procedures and services you can perform without substantial investment in equipment. These include milk culture services at your clinic, utilization of DHI test data in your herd health appointments, on-farm audits of environment, procedures, and cow outcomes, DairyComp data analysis, and employee training.
Cattle lameness
Authors: Döpfer Dörte
Published: February 2023

Digital dermatitis (DD) or hairy heel warts is the most important infectious claw disease associated with lameness in dairy and beef cattle. This disease has appeared worldwide and has affected dairy cattle of all ages as early as 3 months of age, but mostly around breeding age and again during lactation around 21 to 120 days in milk (DIM). This seminar is aimed at emphasizing how chronically affected dairy cows with a history of DD before first calving will increase infectious pressure upon the lactating herd, and that early detection efforts, topical treatment, and disinfecting hoof baths should be customized to the dynamics of DD on-farm. The so-called ‘Manageable State of Disease’ where DD is under control, but still present, in a group of cattle, can be reached by systematic prevention and control of DD in the pre-calving heifers combined with risk factor management in addition to customized prevention and control of DD in the lactating herd. Veterinarians, hoof trimmers, and herd managers are part of exacerbating DD outbreaks and chronicity of DD lesions when too caustic or too frequent prevention and control measures are implemented. We are part of the problem! This presentation will explain why.
Practical pain management in cows and calves
Authors: Coetzee Johann F.
Published: February 2023

Negative public perception of pain associated with routine animal management practices such as dehorning and castration is increasing. Preemptive analgesia can be applied in advance of the painful stimulus, thereby reducing sensitization of the nervous system to subsequent stimuli that could amplify pain. Drugs that could be used to provide preemptive analgesia include local anesthetics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), opioids, α2-agonists, and N-methyl D-aspartate receptor antagonists. Pathological pain states in cattle occur as a result of tissue damage, nerve damage, and inflammation and are frequently associated with pain hypersensitivity. Chronic pain associated with lameness is considered one of the most significant welfare concerns in dairy cows. Inflammatory pain associated with lameness responds modestly to treatment with NSAIDs, but neuropathic pain (due to nerve damage or neuronal dysfunction) is considered refractory to the effects of NSAIDs, but may respond to gabapentin. In this session we will review the analgesic drug options available for practitioners to use in the United States (US). These proceedings contain excerpts that were previously published in a 2013 (Vol. 1: pp 11-28) issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice and readers are urged to consult this text for more detailed information on this topic.
Preconditioning pays
Authors: Macguire Catherine J.
Published: February 2023

The principle of preconditioning has circulated through the cow-calf, backgrounding, and cattle marketing avenues for decades and has simultaneously gained traction. The inherent level of variability in preconditioning protocols and execution of such leads producers to look to veterinary practitioners for guidance. This session will focus on defining, justifying, and implementing preconditioning programs in beef herds to provide practitioners with a substantial framework to expand upon, per specific producer objectives.
You can do this
Authors: Apley Michael D.
Published: February 2023

The term “clinical pharmacology” strikes fear in the hearts of many a veterinary graduate, bringing back memories of Socratic questioning in rounds as to the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic interactions leading to a desired drug effect. These were concepts and facts that must have been known only to the reader of an ancient scroll, hand-written in the fading ink of a long-dead language. But take heart! The happy little secret is that all the PK/PD interactions, mechanisms of action, and physiologic reasoning are valuable only if they help to lead us to the promised land of clinical efficacy. As clinical veterinarians, that is what we care about. It turns out that you are the best qualified person to take clinical efficacy data and decide if it applies to your clinical situation. All it takes is a system to evaluate the quality of clinical evidence, an understanding of the concepts involved in a little thing called Number Needed to Treat, and some introspective thinking about our own biases.
Public speaking and presentations
Authors: Hake Marissa
Published: February 2023

As a new graduate, we often think that honing our technical skills is our number one priority. While being a technically-skilled veterinarian is incredibly important, we also have to build relationships with our clients. Effective communication and presentation skills can help young practitioners build trust with producers and the public. Unfortunately, the fear of public speaking or “glossophobia” is believed to affect 75% of people, making it one of the most universal fears. Armed with an un¬derstanding of how fear impacts your body, presentation tips and tricks as well as stress-mitigation techniques, veterinar¬ians can begin to face their fears of public speaking and share information in a more impactful way.
What's on Dr. Jones' mind?
Authors: Jones Meredyth
Published: February 2023

Responses to what employer's think of their recent graduates.
ET/advanced repro technologies and synchronization
Authors: Hollister Dustin
Published: February 2023

Embryo transfer in cattle can be extremely rewarding for both the cattle producer and veterinarian. A conventional flush can be achieved through a serious of shots to a donor cow, which can be stimulated to produce more offspring than she normally would in her lifetime. The process of a conventional flush will be discussed as well as grading and evaluating embryos. In ad­dition to domestic use of embryo transfer, the International Embryo Technology Society (IETS) has a set of guidelines that allows veterinarians to follow to collect and freeze embryos for exportation either through in-vivo or in-vitro production. The process of in-vitro produced (IVP) embryos will be briefly dis­cussed along with various synchronization protocols for both production systems.
Practical biosecurity – an integral piece to herd health planning
Authors: Herman Julia
Published: February 2023

Biosecurity is the one aspect of a cattle operation that the pro­ducer has the most control over. Each producer has practices in place to protect their cattle and optimize their health. Vet­erinarians are purposefully trained to understand the compo­nents of biosecurity including animal health, epidemiology, infectious disease and public health consequences. Biosecurity planning is an important piece to herd health planning that can benefit the producer and the veterinarian. The National Cattle­men’s Beef Association (NCBA) Producer Education team works on the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) and other Beef Checkoff-funded programs each day to ensure cattle producers and vet­erinarians have industry-leading information and resources. Several resources developed by the Producer Education team at NCBA, and the separately managed Secure Beef Supply, are available for producers, veterinarians and transporters to re­view for more information on biosecurity to improve cattle wel­fare before and during potential disease outbreaks.
The business of raising beef with welfare in the forefront
Authors: Barnhardt Tera R.
Published: February 2023

Understanding consumer expectations of animal welfare and social responsibility can seem like a topic too broad for our producers to focus on while engrossed in the day-to-day opera­tions of farms. However, it’s paramount that producers under­stand that our consumers extend us a social license to operate our farms when displaying confidence in purchasing our prod­ucts. Furthermore, producers have a social responsibility to protect the brands of our largest consumers because they are often built on a specific beef product. Think about your favorite place to order a burger. They are very in tune with what their consumers’ preferences are and they purchase a lot of ground beef. We have a responsibility to this organization to protect their interest in the beef industry if we want them to continue purchasing beef raised and processed in the United States. If we are unable to do that, they will undoubtedly find an alterna­tive product, either through development or marketing, that the consumer will demand. With this responsibility in mind, veterinarians can work with producers on continuous improve­ment of animal welfare practices in order to maintain that con­fidence from consumers.
Field necropsies – tips for all shapes and sizes
Authors: Homerosky Elizabeth , Warr Brian
Published: February 2023

Field necropsies provide important information regarding both individual animal and herd health. Adequate preparation, including following an agreed-upon plan with the producer, obtaining proper equipment, and collecting a thorough his­tory, contributes significantly to successfully determining a diagnosis in a timely manner. Standard equipment includes proper outerwear, a necropsy knife, honing steel and an axe or reciprocating saw. Cattle should be placed left side down and prosected in a manner that allows the veterinarian to examine relevant organs in a consistent order. By developing a standard necropsy routine, the veterinarian is less likely to overlook or­gans with significant gross lesions. In the absence of distinctive gross lesions, submission of photographs or tissue samples to an experienced veterinarian or diagnostic laboratory may help with determination of the diagnosis or etiology.
Dairy diagnostics 101
Authors: Goodell Greg M.
Published: February 2023

This paper will discuss the ever-changing world of diagnostics in dairy veterinary practice and point out a few things that vet­erinarians should know concerning test selection and test type. It will be focused primarily on diagnostics for herd-level prob­lems of dairy cattle and will touch on mastitis, abortion and BVD. In addition, some time will be allocated to a brief over­view on PCR and advances in culturing. The remaining content of this paper will focus on diagnostic sampling strategies for common dairy herd problems, some disease investigation, rou­tine sampling and interpretation of results.
power of beef-on-dairy breeding programs
Authors: Boyum Brett
Published: February 2023

In the recent years, dairy farms have dramatically improved fertility programs, while also changing to a higher percent of sex-sorted semen used within the farm. This has led to a sur­plus of heifer inventory, especially for a stable dairy farm. At the same time, there is an opportunity to improve the market­ability of the dairy-breed calf intended for meat production through introducing terminal beef cross sires into the breed­ing strategy. This introduction of beef genetics improves meat yield grade and overall carcass characteristics compared to a purebred dairy calf. A dairy producer can successfully imple­ment this strategy knowing their total need for dairy replace­ment heifers for herd maintenance and/or expansion. The beef-on-dairy cross can aid in market diversification for the dairy producer and reduces the historical concerns of dairy breed animals finished in the feedlot and within the meat processing industry.
THYROID DYSFUNCTION IN HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS INFECTED PATIENTS AND THEIR CORRELATION WITH CD4 COUNT - A NON-RANDOMIZED, CROSS-SECTIONAL, SINGLE-CENTER STUDY
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of General Medicine, Al Ameen Medical College Hospital Athani Road, Vijayapur, Karnataka., U. Mujawar Vaheed , C. Byakod Anilkumar ,   Associate Professor, Department of General Medicine, Al Ameen Medical College Hospital, Athani Road, Vijayapur, Karnataka., Mohandas Govind ,   Resident, Department of ENT, Al Ameen Medical College Hospital, Athani Road, Vijayapur, Karnataka., N. Walikar Basavaraj ,   Professor, Department of ENT, Al Ameen Medical College Hospital, Athani Road, Vijayapur, Karnataka., Aasiya Usmangani Tai ,   Resident, Department of ENT, Al Ameen Medical College Hospital, Athani Road, Vijayapur, Karnataka.
Published: February 2023

Background: Thyroid dysfunction has been reported in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individuals. Objective: Objectives of this non-randomized, cross-sectional, single-center study was to study thyroid function in HIV positive patients at various stages of disease and to correlate the results obtained with CD4+ counts. Materials and Methods: This single-center study was carried out at Al-Ameen Medical College Hospital and Government District Hospital Bijapur, Karnataka, India from November 2020 to December 2022. The final selected study population included newly diagnosed adult and adolescent (17-60 years) HIV+ patients was composed of 100 participants of either gender. Patients were interviewed &enrolled in the study after examining in detail according to the proforma and then by taking their written consent and explaining the purpose of the study. The Thyroid hormone assays (S.TSH, FT3 and FT4) were done by Chemiluminescencelmmuno Assay (CLIA) using ADVIA Centaur-equipment.The CD4+ T-cell count was completed using FACS Calibur, Beckton Dickinson, USA27. Results: Overall mean age was 36 years (range in years: 17 â€“ 66 years) and 66 patients (66%) were males.Male:Female ratio of 1.94:1 was recorded. Among 50 cases having CD4+ count <200/pl there were 38(76%) males and 12(24%) females. Among 50 cases having CD4 count >200/pl there were 28(56%) males and 22(44%) females.The CD4+ count ranged from 5 to 773/pl with a mean of 223Â±190.9/pl. This study observed that abnormalities of thyroid function are more common among patients having CD4+ count <200/pl. Clinically evident hyperthyroidism was not observed in any case.Direct correlation was observed between CD4 count and FT3 and FT4 values and Inverse correlation was observed when CD4+ counts were compared with serum TSH levels. Conclusion: All individuals with CD4 count less than 200 should be screened for hypothyroidism.An inverse correlation was seen between TSH and CD4 count indicating trend for hypothyroidism as HIV disease progress.
ANTI-HEPATITIS C ACTIVITY OF EXTRACTED FRACTION OF PSEUDOMONAS OLEOVORANS USING HEPATITIS C VIRUS CELL CULTURE SYSTEM
Authors:   Microbial Biotechnology Department Biotechnology Research Institute National Research Centre., M. Helmy Naiera , A. Tabll Ashraf ,   Microbial Biotechnology Department Biotechnology Research Institute National Research Centre., A. El-Hadi Abeer ,   Natural and Microbial Products Chemistry Department Pharmaceutical Science Research InstituteNational Research Centre., El-Shenawy Reem ,   Microbial Biotechnology Department Biotechnology Research Institute National Research Centre.
Published: February 2023

One of the primary goals of antiviral research in recent decades has been the biosynthesis of new antiviral agents. The large number of bioactive agents extracted from microbial isolates led to the building of connections between products through antiviral screening. Using a genotype 4 plasmid, a microbial antiviral extract fraction from Pseudomonas oleovorans evaluated against HCV in Hepatitis C cell culture. The cytotoxicity assay using MTT [3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide] for determination of the ability of the mitochondrial enzyme succinate dehydrogenase to breakdown the tetrazolium salt and reflect cell viability indicates the inhibitory concentration of 50% of the fraction is732.2 Âµg/mlto be further applied for the concentration conventionalin the antiviral assay. The antiviral assay screenedthrough inhibition of viral entry, interference with viral replication, and blocking viral assembly and release assays. In both viral cell pre-treatment and viral replication interference assays, the extract inhibited viral infection in HCV cell culture systems with reduction in extracted HCV viral RNA from 9,837 to <12 and 4,035 to < 12 IU/ml respectively. On the other hand, there was a slight reduction in viral RNA in case of inhibiting assembly and releasemechanism from 4950 to 3710 IU/ml after detecting RNA using Real-time PCR.
LUTILISATION DES APPLICATIONS MOBILES DANS LAPPRENTISSAGE DU FLE : UNE ETUDE DE CAS DES DICTIONNAIRES ELECTRONIQUES
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of French., Gupta Annie ,   Post Graduate Government College for Girls - Sector 11, Chandigarh.
Published: February 2023

Le developpement des methodes denseignement/ apprentissage est lune des priorites des societes parce quelles doivent suivre le rythme impose par les technologies modernes. Pour ce faire, les chercheurs du domaine ont fait appel aux TICE, et peut-Ãªtre le meilleur exemple est les experiences faites pour introduire le telephone intelligent (smartphone) et la tablette tactile (tablet/ tablettouchscreen) aux institutions scolaires et deducation superieures. Pour atteindre cet objectif, les programmeurs ont travaille pour renforcer ces dispositifs par des applications educatives de diverses disciplines a savoir lapprentissage du francais langue etrangere (FLE). Compte tenu du rÃ´le des dictionnaires dans lacquisition des langues en generale, telecharger ce type dapplications est une necessite pour lapprenant. Nous avons donc decide dexaminer le degre dutilisation des differents types des dictionnaires chez les apprenants universitaires. En ce qui concerne les attitudes, les participantes considerent les applications comme outils, pas comme les moyens principaux de lapprentissage cela en depit de leur domaine detudes, leur age ou leur niveau du francais. A legard de lutilisation de la technologie dans lapprentissage des langues, leurs attitudes etaient generalement positives.
SOLAR PANEL MODULE OUTPUT ENERGY ANALIYSIS USING FLAT MIRROR
Authors:   Asscociate Professor at Faculty of Engineering, Darma Agung University. Indonesia., Napitupulu Janter , Sholeha Dewi ,   Lecturer at Faculty of Engineering, DarmaAgung University. Indonesia., Munthe Immanuel ,   Asscociate Professor at Immanuel Industrial Engineering Academy, Indonesia.
Published: February 2023

The tool used to convert sunlight into electrical energy and increase the temperature of solar cells is called a Solar Panel.To convert solar energy into electrical energy, photovoltaic modules are needed. One aspect that effects is the intensity of light. One of the influential aspects of the conversion is the light intensity. The intensity of this light is directly proportional to the value of electrical energy. The greater the light intensity, the greater the energy value produced by the panel and vice versamore light intensity, the more electrical energy the solar panel gets and vice versa. The solar panel will be optimal when exposed to direct sunlight. Optimization of electricity value using flat mirrors as reflector expected directly more sunlight radiation falling on to the surface of the photovoltaic panel flat mirror aims to focus light on the photovoltaic panel. The greather the light received by the flat mirror glass, the higher the output power by the output power obtained by the photovoltaic panel. The calculation of the voltage and current of the solar panels is carried out using a digital is multimeter. The result of the study, the increase in the output power of the solar panel is affected by the suns temperature which has an impact on the performance of thephotofoltaic panel where the difference in the output, photovoltaic panel without using a reflector is 2.31.
RISK ASSESSMENT OF DIABETES USING INDIAN DIABETES RISK SCORE IN NON DIABETIC INDIVIDUALS
Authors:   Department of General Medicine., Naik Surbhi ,   Sri Aurobindo Medical College & Postgraduate Institute-Indore (M.P.)., Porwal Vinod ,   Sri Aurobindo Medical College & Postgraduate Institute-Indore (M.P.)., Jha R.K. ,   Sri Aurobindo Medical College & Postgraduate Institute-Indore (M.P.).
Published: February 2023

Background and Objectives: Diabetes has emerged as a major health challenge in India due to a rapid rise in the number of diabetes cases. Early identification of high risk individuals through screening and early interventions in the form of lifestyle modifications and treatment would help in the prevention of diabetes and its complications. This study was done to assess the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in an urban slum population using the Indian Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS) and to determine the factors associated with high risk score. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among Department of Gen. Medicine Sri Aurobindo Medical College and Post Graduate Institute, Indore (18 Months). With the institutional ethical committees permission. A total of 100 study participants were selected randomly. A pre-designed and pre-tested structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Assessment of risk of T2DM was done using the IDRS. Results: Of the 100 study participants, 74% were at high risk (IDRS â‰¥60) followed by 24% at moderate risk (IDRS 30-50) and 2% at low risk (IDRS <30). 45 individuals in the age group â‰¥50 yr were at high risk compared to 25 in 35-49 yr age group. Most (n=25, 87.5%) of sedentary workers were at high risk compared to those employed in moderate (n=38, 75.4%) and strenuous work (n=10, 51.9%). Interpretation & Conclusions: 74.3 percent of study participants were high-risk for T2DM. High-risk IDRS scores were associated with age, occupation, abdominal obesity, general obesity, and high blood pressure.
LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE REVOCATION OF ARTICLE 370
Authors:   Mayo College, Ajmer., Agarwal Apoorv
Published: February 2023

September 2019 onwards, New Delhi put several political leaders from Jammu to house arrest and imposed a statewide curfew that endured from the August of 2019 to February of 2021. The number of those detained exceeded 400 as the center imposed a crackdown on the opposition they labelled separatists. Why did the center have to detain so many politicians and activists? Why did the centre impose such long a curfew on the state which costed its economy 1.5 billion US dollars? What was the need to detain its own citizens and deprive them of basic needs like the internet for 2 long years, ending only in January of 2021. In this paper I shall strive to bring out the key details of the revoked Article 370, how it changed the livelihood of 14 million Kashmiris and list some key legal implications of the revocation.
Vegetative growth and yield of two watermelon varieties (Citrullus lanatus) as influenced by different organic fertilizers
Authors: Dalorima Tahir , Sakimin Siti Zaharah , Shah Ramisah Mohd
Published: February 2023

The demand for watermelon for consumption in a fresh form as a source of minerals and vitamins is on the increase. Consequently, any agronomic approach to promoting the productivity and quality of watermelon is a technique that needs to be studied. Thus, an experiment was conducted at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu’s research farm to compare the impact of various types of organic fertilizer’s (cow manure, sheep manure, poultry manure, goat manure, fish waste, vermicompost, and dolomite) on the growth and yield of two watermelon varieties. A total of sixty-four (64) experimental pots were arranged in a CRD layout and in factorial design of which eight organic fertilizers were used as main factors, and two varieties (V) of watermelon as sub-factors, which was replicated four times. Results of this study showed that the New Dragon variety treated with poultry fertilizer produced significantly higher results in vine length at 4 WAP (79.84 cm), the number of leaves (26.0), LAI (0.77), chlorophyll content at 6 and 8 WAP (60.1 and 66.6 SPAD respectively), days to 50% flowering (20.0 days) and weight of fruits (15.2 t/Ha). Moreso, the seaweed-extract treated New Dragon watermelon variety produced a significantly higher number of female flowers (3.75). Summarily, the New Dragon variety (red-fleshed) recorded higher results for both growth and yield characteristics than the Golden Delight (yellow-fleshed) variety of watermelon. Correlation analysis between morphological and yield parameters showed that yield parameters positively correlated with growth and development. It is recommended that the New Dragon variety of watermelon treated with poultry manure gives the best results
Weed management with post-emergent herbicides in intercropped castor and common bean cultivation
Authors: Santos Fenelon Lourenço de Sousa , Teixeira Itamar Rosa , Silva Gisele Carneiro , Araújo Marcos Eduardo , Corrêa Paulo César , Timossi Paulo César
Published: February 2023

The objective of this work was to evaluate the possibility of using herbicides registered for the cultivation of beans in castor crop when intercropped with beans and the influence of weeds in the crops. A randomized block design was used in a 2 x 4 + 1 factorial scheme with three replications. The herbicides chosen were: (A) fluazifop-p-butyl + fomesafen (125 + 125 g ai L-1) and (B) bentazon + imazamox (600 + 28 g ai L-1). They were applied in four different dosages (0.5; 1.0; 2.0 and 4.0 L ha-1) of the commercial product, plus a control as no weed management. The number of racemes per plant, number of berries per raceme, weight of one hundred grains and castor yield were evaluated. In the bean crop, the number of pods per plant, number of grains per pod, weight of one hundred grains and grain yield were evaluated. Weed competition reduced crop yields by 65.5% for castor beans and 71.87% for beans when intercropped. The results suggest that intercropping of beans with castor is viable and weed management can be carried out with the herbicides evaluated in this study, respect to the doses. The herbicides demonstrate selectivity for BRS Paraguaçu castor crop, showing higher productivity at doses of 612.25 g ai ha-1 and 1506.4 g ai ha-1 of the herbicides fluazifop-p-butyl + fomesafen and bentazon + imazamox, respectively.
La ética como principio de vida. Un estudio en docentes universitarios
Authors: Mendieta Lenin
Published: February 2023

Cuando un docente universitario es considerado por sus estudiantes como un profesional con valores, ética y moral, esta estima abona el alma ese hombre que ejerce tan noble tarea. El objetivo de estudio fue comprender los relatos biográficos de los docentes de la universidad ecuatoriana, vinculando laética con la enseñanza en Educación Superior. Se utilizó una metodología cualitativa interpretativa en donde los relatos construyeron un entramado entre los valores del ser, su ética y moral con sus distintas categorías de análisis, se realizaron encuestas dirigidas a los estudiantes para determinar aquellos buenosdocentes de la Universidad de Guayaquil, se utilizó en consentimiento informado por escrito el cual fue socializado con los profesores participantes de la investigación, se diseñaron entrevistas semiestructuradas luego de lo cual se sistematizaron los datos en ATLAS.ti, a continuación se interpretaron las narrativas de los entrevistados y se construyó un entramado filosófico-hermenéutico. Se concluye que los valores en los docentes de la Universidad de Guayaquil son premisas de vida que permiten mirar con esperanza el futuro de la humanidad, que quien enseña y siembra en valores, logra que de las aulas universitarias surjan personas humanamente profesionales, que la ética primera de Lévinas está presente en estos buenos maestros quienes miran al otro con compasión.
Percepção materna sobre temperamento e a interação com o bebê
Authors: Machado dos Santos Luiza , Chiodelli Taís , Piazentin Rolim Rodrigues Olga Maria
Published: February 2023

A percepção materna do temperamento do bebê pode influenciar sua interação com ele, alterando as oportunidades comunicativas da díade e pode ser uma das variáveis que determina o oferecimento de oportunidades de desenvolvimento para o bebê. Este estudo descreveu a percepção de 44 mães sobre a interação com seus bebês, considerando seu temperamento. As mães responderam a um questionário e foram divididas em grupos de acordo com a percepção sobre o temperamento do bebê: fácil e moderado. Os resultados apontaram que as mães, independente do temperamento do bebê, estavam mais envolvidas em cuidá-los e menos em estimulá-los. Mães de bebês de temperamento fácil relataram que gostavam de crianças, de brincar com elas e tinham mais paciência. Mães de bebês com temperamento moderado identificaram mais aspectos negativos da interação e relataram uma diversidade maior de estratégias para acalmar o bebê. Os resultados forneceram informações para o desenvolvimento de programas que possibilitam o acolhimento das necessidades das díades e a promoção de interações saudáveis.
Validación de batería neuropsicológica y metacognitiva en estudiantes universitarios: evaluación de procesos de aprendizaje y adaptación
Authors: Gaete Fernández Marcelo , Gomez Gallego Maria , Mendoza Apaza Yenny , Quintana Silva Katherin , Gómez-García Juan
Published: February 2023

Reducir índices de fracaso y abandono académico es relevante para las instituciones universitarias. El presente estudio se realizó con el objetivo de proponer y validar una batería, denominada EFUCES, para la evaluación de funciones cognitivas, relacionando aspectos neuropsicológicos y metacognitivos vinculados con la adaptación y el aprendizaje. Se evaluaron 1000 estudiantes universitarios, españoles (295) y chilenos (705). El análisis factorial confirmatorio explica un modelo estructural, conformado por factores: atención, funciones ejecutivas, memoria, inteligencia y metacognición. Los índices de ajuste obtenidos son estadísticamente significativos (p<.001). Para RMSEA=0,036, χ2=0,000; (CMIN/DF)=2,297; (CFI)=0,997; (NFI)=0,994; (NNFI/TLI)=0,995. La batería permite agrupar a los estudiantes evaluados según perfiles obtenidos a partir de sus rendimientos neurocognitivo (Neuro) y metacognitivo (Meta). Se identifican dos grupos con diferencias significativas a nivel neurocognitivo: uno con perfiles bajo el percentil 42 y otro sobre el percentil 62. La integración de las diferencias obtenidas a partir del análisis de rendimiento metacognitivo permite explicar una nomenclatura simple, en la que los estudiantes con perfil tipo A1 presentan un rendimiento global Neuro M=42 y Meta M=18; tipo B1, un rendimiento Neuro M=35 y Meta M=51; tipo C1, un rendimiento Neuro M=37 y Meta M=86. Y, los estudiantes con perfil tipo A2, un rendimiento Neuro M=68 y Meta M=26; tipo B2, un rendimiento Neuro M=62 y Meta M=59 y tipo C2, un rendimiento Neuro M=64 y Meta M=89. Los estudiantes con bajo rendimiento neurocognitivo presentan más dificultades en los procesos de aprendizaje, mientras que aquellos que presentan bajo nivel metacognitivo presentan dificultades adaptativas en las cohortes de ingreso.
Estrategias de regulación emocional y sus efectos sobre la intolerancia a la frustración: un modelo estructural
Authors: Schetsche Christian , Gago-Galvagno Lucas , Mustaca Alba Elizabeth
Published: February 2023

El objetivo del presente estudio fue evaluar las relaciones entre las estrategias adaptativas y desadaptativas de la regulación emocional (RE) y sus efectos sobre la intolerancia a la frustración (IF). Se conformó una muestra no-probabilística de 1066 adultos (M edad= 35.76, DS= 12.78, femenino= 838) residentes en Argentina, a quienes se administraron la Escala de Intolerancia a la Frustración (EIF) y el Cuestionario de regulación emocional cognitiva (CERQ, Cognitive Emotional Regulation Questionnaire). A través de un modelo de ecuaciones estructurales, se determinó que la estrategia de RE denominada Rumiación presentó los mayores efectos sobre la IF; además, se destacó por sus efectos mediadores sobre las demás estrategias desadaptativas. Aunque Aceptación, Poner en perspectiva y Refocalización en planes se consideren estrategias adaptativas de RE, el modelo desarrollado indica que fomentan el uso de las estrategias desadaptativas. Solamente la Focalización positiva tuvo efectos positivos, por lo que se concluye que consiste en la estratégica principal para reducir la IF.
Processo da aliança terapêutica em um caso bem-sucedido de psicoterapia psicodinâmica on-line para ansiedade
Authors: Paris Feijó Luan , Capobianco Strassburger Betina , Duarte de Barcellos Eduarda , Barcellos Serralta Fernanda
Published: February 2023

A aliança terapêutica (AT) é um dos principais preditores de bons desfechos psicoterapêuticos. Atualmente, estudos intensivos do processo de AT na psicoterapia on-line são escassos. Este estudo objetivou descrever o processo da AT ao longo do tratamento on-line, tendo em vista indicadores presentes no processo psicoterápico em geral e a percepção da díade sobre o seu nível ao longo das sessões (macroprocessos), bem como a sua variação nas sessões (microprocesso). Estudos que envolvem a análise multinível da AT contribuem para melhor compreensão e estabelecimento desta nos tratamentos. Trata-se de um desenho naturalístico por meio do estudo de caso sistemático. Participaram uma terapeuta de orientação psicanalítica e uma paciente, jovem adulta, com queixa para sintomas de ansiedade. O tratamento foi composto de 24 sessões on-line, videogravadas e transcritas e o seu desfecho considerado bem-sucedido. Os dados foram coletados por meio do Psychotherapy Process Q-Set, Working Alliance Inventory e do Rupture Resolution Rating System e analisados utilizando dados descritivos. Os resultados indicaram processo colaborativo e altos valores por parte do paciente e da terapeuta nos domínios da AT (tarefas, objetivos e vínculo). No microprocesso, houve mais rupturas de evitação, e impacto global maior das resoluções do que das rupturas na AT. Tais achados foram discutidos sob a perspectiva psicodinâmica e configuram idiossincrasias do atendimento com esse público. Por fim, são indicadas as limitações e sugestões para novos estudos sobre o processo da aliança na psicoterapia on-line.
Anxiety, depression, and stress in youth during lockdown: differences between clinical and community samples
Authors: Cardona Isaza Arcadio , Trujillo Cano Ángela María , Riveros Munévar Edgar Fernando , Montoya-Castilla Inmaculada
Published: February 2023

The current pandemic caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) and lockdown as a strategy to contain and control infections, showed new challenges in mental health care. This study focused on analysing the differences in emotional symptoms, concerns, and satisfaction with life during lockdown due to COVID-19 in young people with mental health problems and without pre-existing conditions. A cross-sectional study of two cohorts (clinical and community) was conducted with 422 young Colombians aged between 20 and 25 years old. Sociodemographic conditions, depression, anxiety, stress, positive and negative emotions and feelings, and life satisfaction were evaluated. Descriptive and comparative analysis were carried out. Young people with a history of mental health problems showed greater symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, and less life satisfaction. Differences were observed in concerns about mental health, lockdown, and cohabitation problems. The pandemic and lockdown have had adverse effects on young people's mental health, and as such, it is necessary for health services to develop differentiated care programs, both in the period that the pandemic lasts and in the long term.
Effect of facial expression on decision making
Authors: Gordillo León Fernando , Arana Martínez José M. , Pérez Nieto Miguel Ángel , López Pérez Rafael Manuel , Mestas Hernández Lilia
Published: February 2023

Sometimes we advise others persons on the decisions they should make, and we accept risks that would be modulated by cognitive and emotional variables. In order to analyze the role of the expressed emotion in this type of interactions, it was conducted an experiment in which the type of emotion (facial expression: joy vs. sadness) and the type of advice (health vs. financial) were manipulated in order to analyze their impact on risk-taking and confidence in the response. The subjects accepted less risk when the facial expression was sadness (vs. happiness) in the financial situations. The findings are discussed as part of the reciprocity process in social interaction, where emotional information could play an important modulating role.
Teacher Behavior Checklist’s psychometric properties: A study with Brazilian undergraduates
Authors: Henklain Marcelo Henrique Oliveira , Muniz Monalisa , Carmo João dos Santos , Haydu Verônica Bender , Keeley Jared W. , Buskist William
Published: February 2023

The Teacher Behavior Checklist (TBC) is an internationally recognized instrument to conduct formative assessment for teachers. The TBC has been specifically adapted for Brazilian undergraduates to ensure that its psychometric properties are satisfactory to this target population. However, it is not clear whether the two-factor model is adequate and to what extent different degrees of teacher performance are detected by the use of TBC. The objective of this study was to investigate additional evidence of the TBC’s psychometric properties. The data was collected in a sample of 676 undergraduate students. They rated one of three types of teachers: poor, average, or good. We identified the feasibility of multi-factor models but advocate the use of a one-factor model and a two-factor model. We also verified a difference between the three types of teachers, indicating that the TBC differentiates teachers’ performance. Additional reliability evidence was found. These data indicate that the TBC can be a useful resource to assist college teachers’ formative assessment.
Deu match! Escala de atitudes frente ao Tinder: validade e precisão
Authors: Tavares Suiane Magalhães , Tomaz Paiva Tamyres , Roberto Pereira Cícero , Pimentel Carlos Eduardo , Armanda Pinto dos Santos Luíza
Published: February 2023

Os aplicativos de relacionamentos são usados como meio de facilitar a interação entre pessoas que querem se conhecer para estabelecerem encontros amorosos e sexuais. Neste estudo objetivamos desenvolver e validar uma nova escala de medida de Atitudes Frente ao Tinder (EAFT). Para isso foram realizados dois estudos. No Estudo 1 (N= 260), verificamos a estrutura fatorial da Escala e a distribuição dos itens usando a Teoria de Resposta ao Item (TRI). Os resultados revelaram uma escala breve e precisa (Cronbach de 0,95), demonstrando que os itens saturam num único fator, contribuindo de forma significativa na formação do traço latente. No Estudo 2 (N= 265), buscamos confirmar a estrutura unidimensional da medida usando Análise Fatorial Confirmatória. Os resultados demonstraram bons índices de ajuste ao modelo (χ²/gl =1,46); CFI = 1,000; TLI = 1,002; RMSEA = 0,000 (0,00 – 0,11); ratificando a estrutura unifatorial encontrada no Estudo 1. Em síntese, os resultados dos dois estudos indicam que a EAFT apresentou bons parâmetros psicométricos, tornando esta medida adequada e confiável para medir as atitudes frente ao Tinder.
La automatización laboral: una perspectiva fenomenológica e histórica
Authors: García Uribe Jhon Camilo , Rico Areiza Luisa Fernanda
Published: February 2023

Throughout the history of humanity, technique, science and technology have played a fundamental role, not only because of the benefits that their development has brought with it —either because individuals can see them for themselves, or because the externality which they make up has forced them to be seen that way— but also because of their effects, direct and indirect, or simply because such advances cannot even be accessed, because they are not for everyone. The automation of the operational workforce is one of these scientific-technological advances that have taken the essence of technology to a new level, technifying life, social interactions and the functions performed by humans. The end is to dispense with humanity, where everything and everyone is replaceable, where the care of the other is not conceived. Consumption, increased productivity and the attainment of wealth for a few are promoted. Its consequences are the increase in poverty, the widening of the wealth gap and technological illiteracy, among other detrimental effects. This writing analyzes the automation of employment, the external factors that have influenced technological progress and the aspect that few recognize about automation: the displacement of the human being at the hands of technology, its already evident consequences, and the possible future.
The Role of Exercise-based Cardiac Rehabilitation in Heart Failure
Authors: Yin Ong Jeanne Shan , Lin Weiqin , Yeo Tee Joo
Published: February 2023

Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (EBCR) is a treatment modality for patients with heart failure
(HF) that has withstood the test of time. It has continued to show benefits even in the current era of pharmacotherapeutics
for HF. Participation in a multidisciplinary comprehensive EBCR programme reduces mortality
and morbidity, has a multitude of physiological benefits, and improves cardiovascular risk factor control and
quality of life. Despite this, historical barriers to enrolment and uptake remain. Strategies to overcome these, as
well as alternative delivery methods of EBCR in HF patients, are emerging and include telerehabilitation, focus
on special groups and emphasis on behavioural change. This review provides oversight on the modalities of exercise
training in HF as well as their benefits and gives an overview of barriers to the utilisation of EBCR along
with future progress in the field.