bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of Ferrule Thickness on Fracture Resistance of Teeth Restored With a Glass Fiber Post or Cast Post
Authors: Fontana PE , Bohrer TC , Wandscher VF , Valandro LF , Limberger IF , Kaizer OB
Published: July 2019

Purpose:

To investigate the influence of ferrule thickness on fracture resistance after mechanical cycling of teeth restored with different intracanal posts.

Methods and Materials:

One hundred twenty bovine incisor teeth were randomized into six study groups, based on the intracanal post used (fiber post or cast post and core) and the presence and thickness of a ferrule (without ferrule, presence of 0.5-mm or 1-mm-thick ferrule, retaining unaltered 2-mm ferrule height). The root posts and the metal crowns were cemented using an adhesive cement. The samples were subjected to mechanical cycling (at 37°C, 45°, 130 N, 2.2 Hz, and 2 × 106 pulses). Afterward, they were subjected to a fracture load test at a speed of 0.5 mm/min and on a 45° slope until failure occurred. The failures were classified as favorable or unfavorable. The fracture resistance data were analyzed with two-way analysis of variance and Tukey test. The chi-square test was used to analyze the pattern of failure.

Results:

When considering the cast post and core, the 1-mm ferrule thickness group presented a higher resistance to fracture than did the group in which a ferrule was not used (p=0.001). When using a glass fiber post, the groups showed no differences in fracture resistance. Overall, 96.7% of the specimens survived the mechanical cycling. Of the fractures, 58.6% of the fractures were unfavorable, while 41.6% were favorable.

Conclusions:

A thicker ferrule statistically increased the fracture resistance only for cast post and core when it was at least 1 mm thick, despite causing more unfavorable failures. Thus, ferrule thickness should be considered when choosing different intracanal posts, to reduce the occurrence of unfavorable failures. In the absence of a ferrule, the use of a cast post and core presents more favorable failures, and in the presence of a 1-mm-thick ferrule, the use of a glass fiber post seems to be the best clinical decision.
RANCANGAN SISTEM HIDROPONIK BUDIDAYA BAWANG MERAH (Allium Ascalonicum L.) DAN SIMULASI ANALISIS BIAYA
Authors: Rachmawaty Annisa Nur , Triyono Sugeng , Suharyatun Siti , Telaumbanua Mareli
Published: July 2019

Traditional cultivation of shallot is subject to uncertainty both in productivity and price.  This seasonal situation was primarily due to climatic factors.  Hydroponics cultivation offers a potential solution to that problem because hydroponics was not dependant to climate.   Therefore, production can be maintained throughout a year around.   This research aims to design hydroponics system for shallot cultivation, to simulate cost analysis, and to estimate profit. The research was conducted by constructing a hydroponics module with dimension as the following: 100 cm high, 3 m long and 60 cm wide. Growth medium made from rice hush char as deep as 15 cm was used in the module.   114 cloves of shallot were nursed, and transplanted to the bed after shoots developed about 5 cm, with 10x15 cm spacing. Parameters observed in this study included pH, EC, moisture content, and plant growth. In addition, three scenarios of the hydroponics systems were simulated to elaborate cost and profit estimation. The three scenarios included scaling up the cultivation beds, ten year cultivation, and productivity from three types of hydroponics modules.  The results showed that during hydroponics cultivation of shallot, EC of nutrient solution was elevated to the last level of 3106 μS/cm, while pH was found to be 7.58. The yield of the shallot was 0.0154 kg/m2 with average tuber diameter of 10-15 mm.  This production was suboptimal, yet profit and cost comparisons could be clearly described through the simulations of three types of hydroponics modules.   Keywords: cost and profit analysis, hydroponics cultivation, nutrition solution, shallot
VAPOR HEAT TREATMENT AND ITS EFFECT ON MELON (Cucumis melo L.) QUALITIES DURING STORAGE
Authors: Hutabarat Michael Alexander , Hasbullah Rokhani , Solahudin Mohamad
Published: July 2019

Melon is very popular among Indonesians because of its sweet taste and rich in nutrients and also very potential as export comodities. Every export comodities including melon need proper handlings of quarantine to disinfestation pests / diseases. One of quarantine technique which is appliable for melon is vapor heat treatment (VHT). Aims of this research are to make a simulation of heat distribution during VHT process inside melons, to observe VHT technique effects on melon qualities during storage, and to determine the optimum time of VHT process for melon. Finite difference method is used in designing the simulation using Visual Basic 6.0. To observe melon qualities, this research used complete randomized design (CRD) with 4 level of treatment based on VHT process duration which was 10 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes and control every 4 days for 24 days. The result showed that finite difference method can be used for simulating heat distribution inside melon during VHT with coefficient determination (R2) value of 0.9903. Beside that, the result also showed that there were no signifficant difference between each treatments. Based on these results, VHT with 46.5oC temperature and 10 minutes duration time   considered as the best treatment.
Manajemen Irigasi Pembibitan Sawit (Elaeis guineensis) Presisi dengan Cropwat 8.0
Authors: Safitri Lisma
Published: July 2019

The accurate water use information at each stage of plant growth is important to better understand the efficient and precise crop water requirement for optimal plant productivity. Nurseries of palm oil are a phase where young palm oil requires extra maintenance, particularly in meeting the plant water needs. The palm oil in the nursery phase require the regular irrigation schedule due to the vulnerable root systems. The purpose of this study was to calculate the oil palm water requirement with Cropwat 8.0 toward the precise irrigation management and provide a scenario for irrigation scheduling in palm oil nursery. The study was conducted in palm oil main nurseries at KP2 Instiper Yogyakarta with site-specific climate data and soil properties. The method used is analyzing climate data and soil properties and simulating crop water requirements, actual water use and irrigation scheduling with Cropwat 8.0. Based on the results, the average of crop water requirement (ETP) of palm oil in main nursery is 3.4 mm / day. Based on the water deficit scenario from rainfall and crop water requirements, irrigation is scheduling in April for 1.4 mm, May for 18.3 mm, June for  3.5 mm, July for 44.1 mm and August for 42.8 mm. On a daily scale and taking into account the availability of soil moisture and the water retention of plant roots, the net irrigation scheduling is given at an average of 2.2 mm / day and gross irrigation of 6 mm / day which is given daily depending on rainfall and plant age.
Automated Modeling of Real-Time Anomaly Detection using Non-Parametric Statistical technique for Data Streams in Cloud Environments
Authors: G S Smrithy , Balakrishnan Ramadoss
Published: July 2019

The main objective of online anomaly detection is to identify abnormal/unusual behavior such as network intrusions, malware infections, over utilized system resources due to design defects etc from real time data stream. Terrabytes of performance data generated in cloud data centers is a well accepted example of such data stream in real time. In this paper, we propose an online anomaly detection framework using non-parametric statistical technique in cloud data center. In order to determine the accuracy of the proposed work, we experiments it to data collected from RUBis cloud testbed and Yahoo Cloud Serving Benchmark (YCSB). Our experimental results shows the greater accuracy in terms of True Positive Rate (TPR), False Positive Rate (FPR), True Negative Rate (TNR) and False Negative Rate (FNR).
Improvement of MIMO System using STTC with Artificial Neural Network
Authors: Raad H. Thahir
Published: July 2019

The wide demand for high data rate rapid development in mobile and internet communication system limitation of the radio spectrum and the communication capacity needs cannot be met without a significant increase in communication spectral efficiency make it important to increase the capacity and decrease the Bit Error Rate (BER) of communication channel. In this paper, analysis of the capacity for four types of communication systems are performed, it was found that the MIMO communication system capacity is the best, Space Time Trellis Code (STTC) technique is used to improve the performance of MIMO system by decreasing the BER as well as possible, finally artificial neural network was used at the receiver of with (STTC) to get more suitable results by decreasing the BER of the proposed system.
MODELING OF ONE DIMENSIONAL FLOW OVER SEMICIRCLE CRESTED WEIR PROFILE USING (HEC-RAS) PROGRAM
Authors: Thabet mohammed abdulatif
Published: July 2019

A semicircle crest profile extending across full width of laboratory channel (suppressed) provides measurements of discharge – head under free flow condition. According to these measurements an empirical head – discharge relationship has been established. Dimensional analysis is carried out to establish independent parameter (R/H) which represents relative crest curvature and dependent parameter (
STUDY THE EFFECT OF FUEL OIL LIQUID ON ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF GYPSEOUS SOIL
Authors: Israa Saleh Hussein
Published: July 2019

One of the effected problems that the civil engineer faces it in construction of buildings is the presence of gypseous soils. Gypseous soil is highly dissolved when its water content increases. There are many treatments for such soils like soil replacement, earth reinforcement, compaction, addition of asphalt, lime, fuel oil and other. In this study, the improvement properties of gypseous soils were investigated using fuel oil which is one of a little cost materials and because of the ability of this material to prevent the water action and to distribute in voids of soil. Gypseous soils used in this study, which contain (49.4%) gypsum content, were brought from Tikrit city, Salah-Aldeen governorate. The addition of fuel oil to gypseous soil, was with different percentages (0, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10%) to get more observation about the study. The results showed that the maximum dry density decreases while the optimum moisture content increases with increasing fuel oil content. Moreover, this study showed that as the fuel oil content increased to an optimum value (8%), the maximum unconfined compressive strength, the cohesion (c) and the angle of internal friction (φ) increased to about (34%), (52%), (15%) respectively, then decreased. When the treated and untreated samples soaked in water, the maximum unconfined compressive strength, the cohesion (c) and the angle of internal friction (φ) decreased to about (37%), (21%), (12%) respectively, at an optimum fuel oil content (8%). The initial void ratio (e0) and collapse potential (C.p.) decreased to about (32%), (90%) respectively, as the fuel oil content increased to an optimum value (8%). The compression index decreased as the fuel oil content increased to an optimum value (8%) then increased. The main results indicated that using fuel oil (8% fuel oil content) provides better solution for problems of gypseous soil. Using this material improving the engineering properties of the gypseous soils and reducing the collapsibility, especially when these soils faced the wet condition.
Social responsibility for architects in a global construction practice
Authors: Rhomberg Clarissa
Published: July 2019

This article seeks to conceptualise an understanding of the role and the nature of socially responsible architects and their architectural firms in a rapidly growing global construction market. Recognising a construction site as a key field for architectural and urban research, the theoretical framework reflects the need for working interdisciplinary to understand current phenomena, the social conditions of global building production, the role of the architect within a globalised building practice, and the perspective of governance ethics. Therefore, it brings together various theoretical perspectives from (1) the profession of the architect, (2) the role of ethics in globalised professional design services, (3) corporate governance and business ethics, as well as (4) stakeholder theory. In particular, the paper describes the rapid intensification of moral challenges in this contemporary global construction practice, and it concludes that the social principles of justice and inclusiveness need to be embedded in architecture, planning, and construction.
Kubur Batu sebagai Identitas Diri Masyarakat Sumba: bukti keberlanjutan budaya megalitik di Anakalang, Sumba Tengah
Authors: Handini Retno
Published: July 2019

The study of the stone grave in Anakalang aims to find out the position of the stone grave in the Sumba community. The research methods carried out were participation observation, in-depth interviews, and literature studies. In-depth interview techniques were carried out on key informants, namely traditional elders, marapu leaders (rato), leaders of tengi watu (paaung watu), and the organizers of the pulling stone ritual. The results of the study show that the stone grave is a key artifact that has served as the identity of the Sumba people since hundreds of years ago. The stone grave in Anakalang has an irreplaceable function to date even though it began to be known as cement graves. The establishment of stone graves and the ritual of pulling stones are united in the daily lives of the Anakalang people with a background of religious conceptions which are seen as ancestral heritage that must be held firmly. The variety of megalithic cultures on Sumba has penetrated the time period in a theoretical way, and continues to this day as a tradition. Sacrifice, dedication, and respect for ancestors is the answer to why Sumba people, especially Anakalang, still maintain the existence of stone graves.Penelitian kubur batu di Anakalang bertujuan untuk mengetahui posisi kubur batu pada masyarakat Sumba. Metode penelitian yang dilakukan adalah observasi partisipasi, wawancara mendalam, dan studi pustaka. Teknik wawancara mendalam dilakukan terhadap para informan kunci, yakni tetua/tokoh adat, pemimpin marapu (rato), pemimpin tengi watu (paaung watu), dan pihak penyelenggara ritual tarik batu. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kubur batu adalah artefak kunci yang berperan sebagai identitas diri masyarakat Sumba sejak ratusan tahun lalu sampai sekarang. Kubur batu di Anakalang memiliki fungsi yang tidak tergantikan sampai saat ini meski mulai dikenal kubur dari semen. Pendirian kubur batu dan ritual tarik batu menyatu dalam keseharian masyarakat Anakalang dengan latar belakang konsepsi religi yang dipandang sebagai warisan nenek moyang yang harus dipegang teguh. Ragam budaya megalitik di Sumba telah menembus batas periode waktu secara teoretis dan berlangsung hingga kini sebagai sebuah tradisi. Pengorbanan, dedikasi, dan rasa hormat pada leluhur adalah jawaban mengapa masyarakat Sumba, khususnya Anakalang, tetap mempertahankan keberadaan kubur batu.
Dificuldades dos enfermeiros no atendimento ao pré-natal de risco habitual e seu impacto no indicador de morbimortalidade materno-neonatal
Authors: Santana Tuanny Caroline Pereira de , Silva Livia Maria da , Silva Laise Risalva Farias Gouveia da , Rocha Leticia Monteiro , Canhoto Camilla Talita Silva , Silva Ana Cristina Farah Abdon da , Melo Maria Inês Bezerra de , Martins Mirella Raquel Romão , Barros Sandra Cavalcanti Machado do Rego , Ramos Karla da Silva , Rocha Maria Celina Matias , Mendonça Claudia Roberta Selfes de , Souza e Silva Rubiane Gouveia de , Barros Joanna Francyne Silva de , Gouveia Josiana  da Silva
Published: July 2019

Objetivo: Avaliar o impacto do indicador de morbimortalidade materno-neonatal, através das dificuldades vivenciadas por enfermeiros no atendimento ao pré-natal de risco habitual. Métodos: Estudo do tipo revisão integrativa, de abordagem quantitativa e de caráter descritivo, onde foram identificados 04 artigos, que compuseram a amostra do estudo, a partir das bases de dados BDENF, LILACS, MEDLINE e PUBMED. Resultados: Algumas dificuldades encontradas pela equipe de enfermagem relacionadas ao pré-natal de risco habitual, foram alencadas, tais como, demora nos resultados dos exames solicitados, ausência de referência e contrarreferência, carência de recursos materiais e tecnológicos, espaço físico do posto de saúde inadequado para atendimento de qualidade, limitação dos enfermeiros na solicitação de exames e falta de trabalho em equipe, falta do desenvolvimento de capacitações teórico-práticas específicas, dentre outras. Considerações finais: Espera-se que este estudo possibilite uma reflexão crítica e incentive o desenvolvimento de outras pesquisas que aprofundem o tema em estudo, visando minimizar as taxas de morbimortalidade em seu componente materno-neonatal, por meio de ações que integram todos os níveis da atenção: promoção, prevenção e assistência à saúde da gestante e do recém-nascido.
A educação sexual nos documentos das políticas de educação e suas ressignificações
Authors: Barbosa Luciana Uchôa , Viçosa Cátia Silene Carrazoni Lopes , Folmer Vanderlei
Published: July 2019

Objetivo: Analisar os documentos legais que fomentaram e promoveram a inclusão das discussões e orientações sobre sexualidade e educação sexual no Brasil. Métodos: Trata-se de estudo qualitativo, análise documental e pesquisa bibliográfica. Resultados: os Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais elaborados em 1997 trouxeram a orientação sexual como uma proposta de conhecimento e valorização dos direitos sexuais, reprodutivos, prevenção do abuso sexual e da gravidez indesejada. Em 2001 o Plano Nacional de Educação apresentou em seus objetivos e metas para os cursos de formação docente questões de sexualidade. Na versão 2014 – 2024 do PNE foi retirado do seu conteúdo o dispositivo que previa a orientação sexual nos contextos escolares. Em 2017 foi apresentada a Base Nacional Comum Curricular no qual o tema sexualidade no contexto escolar foi reduzido a reprodução e doenças sexualmente transmissíveis contemplada apenas na disciplina de Ciências no oitavo ano. Considerações finais: Observou-se que nos últimos documentos houve um mecanismo de interdição e silenciamento para controlar e regular a temática sexualidade na escola, refutando o direito à informação. Constatou-se a necessidade e urgência em progredir nas discussões dos avanços e retrocessos que permeiam a temática sexualidade e educação sexual nos documentos oficiais e modificarmos o atual cenário das propostas curriculares no Brasil.
Transfersome vs liposomes as drug delivery vehicle for the treatment of skin cancers
Authors: Sivarajakumar Raahulan  , Bharat Kumar Reddy Sanapalli  , Sai Kiran SS. Pindiprolu  , Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Reddy Karri
Published: July 2019

Skin cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. It is estimated that by 2030, there will be around 13.1million deaths can occur due to skin cancer. Current treatment of skin cancer includes surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Chemo-resistance, off-target effects and poor bioavailability are the major challenges for currently available drugs for the treatment of skin cancer. Transfersomes is a novel, elastic vesicular drug carrier composed of phospholipids, surfactants and ethanol for enhanced transdermal delivery. This article we have reviewed about merits/demerits, liposomes vs transfersomes, preparation methods, characterization, mechanism of skin delivery, and application and regulatory aspects of transfersomes in treating various skin cancers.
Knowledge management strategy for advancing the national health agenda in Dominica
Authors: Johnson David , D'Agostino Marcelo , Marti Myrna , de Cosio Federico G
Published: July 2019

The Ministry of Health and Environment (MoHE) of the Commonwealth of Dominica identified the need for a knowledge management strategy to advance the country’s national health agenda. The Pan American Health Organization and the MoHE conducted a rapid situation analysis of knowledge management in July 2015. The findings, analysis, and recommendations were developed jointly with a core team of the MoHE within the context of the strategic plan for health, “Investing in Health – Building a Safer Future.” The situation analysis described the overall status of the understanding and implementation of information and knowledge management activities, projects, products, and practices. The analysis also aimed to identify what critical knowledge is needed to support overall organizational goals and individual and team activities. The MoHE expects patient outcomes and quality of care to improve as a result of having a knowledge management strategy that boosts the Ministry’s efficiency and productivity.
Cystic echinococcosis in South America: a call for action
Authors: Larrieu Edmundo , Pavletic Carlos F , Guarnera Eduardo A , Casas Natalia , Irabedra Pilar , Ferreira Ciro , Sayes Julio , Gavidia Cesar M , Caldas Eduardo , Zini Lise Michael Laurence , Maxwell Melody , Arezo Marcos , Navarro Ana Maria , Vigilato Marco A. N , Cosivi Ottorino , Espinal Marcos , Del Rio Vilas Victor J
Published: July 2019

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) or hydatidosis, a parasitic zoonosis caused by a cestode of the family Taeniidae, species Echinococcus granulosus, is endemic in Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, and southern Brazil. This report presents CE figures for these five countries in 2009 – 2014 and proposes indicators to measure national control programs.

Nearly 5 000 new CE cases were diagnosed annually in the five countries during the study period. The average case fatality rate was 2.9%, which suggests that CE led to approximately 880 deaths in these countries during the 6-year period. CE cases that required secondary or tertiary health care had average hospital stays of 10.6 days, causing a significant burden to health systems. The proportion of new cases (15%) in children less than 15 years of age suggests ongoing transmission.

Despite figures showing that CE is not under control in South America, the long-standing implementation of national and local control programs in three of the five countries has achieved reductions in some of the indicators. The Regional Initiative for the Control of CE, which includes the five countries and provides a framework for networking and collaboration, must intensify its efforts.
Integrated community case management (iCCM) of childhood infection saves lives in hard-to-reach communities in Nicaragua
Authors: Shah Rashed , Rivera Dixmer , Guenther Tanya , Adamo Meredith , Koepsell Jeanne , Reyes Carmen Maria , McInerney Mary , Marsh David R
Published: July 2019

Objective.To describe Nicaragua’s integrated community case management (iCCM) program for hard-to-reach, rural communities and to evaluate its impact using monitoring data, including annual, census-based infant mortality data.

Method.This observational study measured the strength of iCCM implementation and estimated trends in infant mortality during 2007–2013 in 120 remote Nicaraguan communities where brigadistas (“health brigadiers”) offered iCCM services to children 2–59 months old. The study used program monitoring data from brigadistas’ registers and supervision checklists, and derived mortality data from annual censuses conducted by the Ministry of Health. The mortality ratio (infant deaths over number of children alive in the under-1-year age group) was calculated and point estimates and exact binomial confidence intervals (CIs) were reported.

Results.Monitoring data revealed strong implementation of iCCM over the study period, with medicine availability, completeness of recording, and correct classification always exceeding 80%. Treatments provided by brigadistas for pneumonia and diarrhea closely tracked expected cases and caregivers consistently sought treatment more frequently from brigadistas than from health facilities. The infant mortality ratio decreased more in iCCM areas compared to the non-iCCM areas. Statistically significant reduction ranged from 52% in 2010 (mortality rate ratio 0.48; 95% CI: 0.25–0.92) to 59% in 2013 (mortality rate ratio 0.41; 95% CI: 0.21–0.81).

Conclusions.The iCCM has been found to be an effective and feasible strategy to save infant lives in hard-to-reach communities in Nicaragua. The impact was likely mediated by increased use of curative interventions, made accessible and available at the community level, and delivered through high-quality services, by brigadistas.
Previsão de Geada para a Região Sul do Brasil: Uma Avaliação do Modelo ETA 15 km Durante o Outono de 2012 (Frost Forecast for the Southern Region of Brazil: An Evaluation of Model ETA 15 km during the autumn 2012)
Authors: Santos Ana Paula Paes dos , Gonçalves José Paulo , Ferreira José Alberto da Silva , Santos Sérgio Rodrigo Quadros dos
Published: July 2019

Com o objetivo de avaliar o Índice de Ocorrência de Geada (IOG), ferramenta utilizada pelo modelo ETA 15 km do Centro de Previsão de Tempo e Estudos Climáticos (CPTEC), foram analisados eventos de geada na Região Sul do Brasil. Para isso, analisou-se cartas sinóticas de superfície, imagens de satélite e informações com dados observacionais de ocorrência de geada do Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia (INMET). Os resultados mostraram que as geadas para o período em estudo ocorreram devido a presença de um anticiclone pós-frontal que provocou baixas temperaturas e ausência de nebulosidade, condições estas propícias à formação de geada. Na avaliação do modelo, observou-se que este apresentou algumas divergências e convergências em relação aos horários e localidades de suas previsões, as mesmas acabaram influenciando no desempenho da previsão, resultando em melhores resultados quando houve convergência entre os horários e menores desempenhos quando ocorreu as maiores divergências. O modelo apresentou menor desempenho de 59% de acertos e melhor desempenho de 90% de acertos. Vale ressaltar que a maioria dos erros ocorreram por superestimativa.AbstractAiming to evaluate the occurrence of Frost Index (IOG), a tool used by the ETA model 15 km Center for Weather Forecasting and Climate Studies (CPTEC) were analyzed frost events in Southern Brazil. Surface synoptic maps, satellite imagery and information with observational data of the occurrence of frost from the National Institute of Meteorology (INMET) were analyzed. The results showed that the frosts for the studied period occurred due to the presence of a post-frontal anticyclone, which caused low temperatures and absence of clouds, conditions leading to theformation of frost. In evaluating the model, we found that it showed some divergences and convergences in relation to the times and locations of their predictions, they ended up influencing the performance of the prediction, resulting in better outcomes when there was convergence between the schedules and smaller performances, when occurred themajor differences. The model showed lower performance, with 59% of accuracy and better performance, with 90% of success. It is noteworthy that most of errors occurred for overestimation.
Análise Quantitativa e Qualitativa Horária de dados do Radar, TRMM e Estações Meteorológicas na região Amazônica (Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis Hourly Data Radar, TRMM and Weather Stations in the Amazon Region)
Authors: Sodré Giordani Rafael , Borges Luciano , Ventura Juarez , Melo Francisco de Assis Cruz
Published: July 2019

Este trabalho apresenta uma comparação entre os totais horários e mensais de precipitação observada, estimada por radar e TRMM (Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission) para as cidades de Santarém, Pará (-2º 26’ 35’’ S e -54º 42’ 30’’ W) e Macapá, Amapá (00º 02’ 20’’ N e -51º 03’ 59’’ W). Para a análise dos produtos gerados por radar foi utilizado linguagem Fortran para a conversão em arquivos binários e depois submetidos a relação de Z-R para precipitação convectiva e em seguida confrontados com os registros de precipitação obtidos pelo sensor do Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) e estações de superfície. Foi estudado o padrão da precipitação nos horários de atividade convectiva mais intensa na região amazônica e o seu comportamento no acumulado mensal compreendendo o período chuvoso e seco. Os instrumentos obtiveram registro da precipitação de forma parecida, onde os máximos e mínimos tiveram a mesma localização espacial, porém houve superestimativas por parte do radar e subestimativas da precipitação por parte do TRMM. Abstract This paper presents a comparison between the total hourly and monthly observed precipitation estimated by radar and Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) to the city of Santarém, Pará (-2º26'35''S and 54°42'30''W) and Macapá, Amapá (00º02'20''N and -51°03'59''W). For the analysis of the products generated by radar was used Fortran for conversion to binary and then subjected to ZR relationship for convective rainfall, and then faced with the precipitation records obtained by the sensor of the TRMM and stations surface. The rainfall pattern (PRP) at times of intense convective activity over the Amazon region and its behavior in the monthly cumulative comprising the period rainy and dry were studied. The instruments recorded rainfall with similar results, where the maxima and minima have the same spatial location, but there was overestimation by the radar and underestimates the precipitation from the TRMM.
QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF BEEF HAMBURGER ENRICHED WITH RED GRAPE POMACE POWDER DURING FREEZING STORAGE
Authors: Abdelhakam O , Elsebaie E , Ghazi A , Gouda M
Published: July 2019

Integrating the consumption of agro-industrial residues with satisfactory consumers is an opposition that, may affect the financial dividend of the frozen meat manufacturing, aside from producing products with diversified nutritional values and satisfying technical characteristics. Thence, we aimed in this research to elaborate and appraise the physicochemical and microbiological characteristics of beef hamburger with the addendum 2 and 4 % of red grape pomace powder (RGPP) throughout its stockpiling at (-18 ± 2°C) over a period 12 weeks.  A significant influence on pH value was observed at the beginning (zero time), however the control sample, 2% and 4% had pH values of 6.68, 6.41 and 6.22, respectively. Meantime, there was a significant influence of (RGPP) on thiobarbituric acid (TBA) evidenced on 4th week. The results showed that the microbial growth increased as a function to storage period for all and the addendum of RGPP in beef burger caused a reduction in total bacterial count in comparison with control. Thus, in general, it can be concluded that addendum of RGPP is an efficacious mean to improve burger quality and increasing its storage stability.Key words: beef burger; red grape pomace; storage stability
EFFECT OF FEEDING DIFFERENT CONCENTRATE ROUGHAGE RATIO ON GROWTH, REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE AND BEHAVIOR OF SHEEP
Authors: Omar Anaam , Gharib Heba , Said Enas
Published: July 2019

The goal of this study was to examine the influence of feeding different concentrate roughage ratios on growth, reproductive parameters and behavior of sheep. The study design involved the use of a 30 sexually mature ewes assigned to three groups consisting of three ratios of concentrate (C) to roughage (R), Group1. 80%C: 20%R, Group2. 70%C: 30%R and Group3. 60%C: 40%R. The variables of the studies were live weight changes and Body condition score (BCS) of ewes during pregnancy and postpartum till weaning and behavior of ewes in addition to the birth weight and average daily gain of neonatal lambs and subsequent changes till weaning. The conception rate of ewes and their overall reproductive performance are under investigation. The results reveled that, different ratios of concentrate and roughage feeding had no significant effect on body weight, BCS and average dry matter intake of ewes during pregnancy and postpartum till weaning. Lambs birth weight and subsequent weights till weaning and average daily gain were significantly (P≤0.05) increased by feeding on ration contain 80%C: 20% R, followed by those feeding on 70% C: 30% R and lowest in those feeding on 60% C: 40%R. Rumination was significantly increased in Group3 lambs than other groups. Higher concentrate ratios had positive effect on reproductive performance of ewes and body weight, daily body weight gain and neonatal behavior of lambs till weaning.Key words: concentrate; roughage; ewe; lamb; growth performance; behavior
OCCURRENCE AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF EXTENDED SPECTRUM BETA-LACTAMASE PRODUCING Enterobacteriaceae IN MILK AND SOME DAIRY PRODUCTS
Authors: Gaffer Walaa , Gwida Mayada , Abo Samra Randa , Al- Ashmawy Maha
Published: July 2019

In the present study a total of one hundred samples were randomly purchased from different supermarkets in Damietta city, Egypt, including 25 samples each of raw milk, ice cream, Kareish and Domiati cheese. The collected samples were screened initially for cefotaxime-resistant bacteria using selective enrichment. The suspected colonies were further characterized by analysis of resistance genes in ESBL-producing isolates. A total of 59 ESBLs producers colonies (24 from raw milk, 15 from kareish cheese, 13 from Domiati cheese and 7 from ice cream) were recovered and identified as Escherichia coli (n = 29), Klebsiella pneumonia (n = 8), Klebsiella oxytoca (n = 5), Enterobacter aerogenes (n =8), Citrobacter diversus  (n = 8) and Serratia liquefaciens (n = 1). Resistance to two or more antibiotics was observed among the recovered isolates. E. coli isolates showed high resistance pattern against cefaclor (100%), cefoxitin (100%), cefalaxim (96.5%), ceftazidime (93%), pencillin (93%) and 79% for Pipercillin/Tazobactam. All the recovered Klebseilla spp. isolates were resistant to Cefepime and Pipercillin/Tazobactam (84.6% each) and exhibited 100% resistant to other antimicrobials agents. Meanwhile, all the recovered isolates were sensitive to imipenem and meropenem. Gene encoding blaCTX-M1 was mostly predominant among screened genes, being present in 13 (48%) dairy samples for blaTEM and blaSHV, they were detected in 12 (44%) and 4 (14.8%) isolates, respectively. In conclusion, there is clear evidence of circulation of antibiotic-resistant food borne ESBL producing Enterobacteriaceae in the examined dairy samples. The concern about increasing the risk of dissemination of such multi-drug resistant pathogens rises with a potential asymptomatic colonization and complication of systemic infection in human subjects. There is also a possible interface for the exchange of resistance genes within and across species and with commensal bacteria of the human and animals.Key words: dairy products; ESBL producing Enterobacteriaceae; Egypt; public health
EFFECT OF DIFFERENT CRYOPROTECTANTS ON THE POST-THAW SPERM CHARACTERISTICS AND IN VIVO FERTILITY OF BUFFALO (Bubalus bubalus) BULL SEMEN
Authors: Almadaly Essam , Tawfik Fady , El-Kon Ismail , Heleil Bassiouni , Fattouh El-Sayed
Published: July 2019

This study aimed to investigate the effect of different cryoprotectants, glycerol (GLY) or ethylene glycol (EG) or dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) on sperm characteristics, and in vivo fertility of frozen-thawed buffalo-bull semen. A total of 85 ejaculates collected by artificial vagina from buffalo-bulls of proven fertility were used in this study. The collected ejaculates were examined for volume, motility, viability, morphology, and sperm cell concentration. The qualifying ejaculates (≥ 3 mass motion, > 70% progressive motility and viability, < 15% abnormal morphology and > 1 x 109 sperm cells/mL) were pooled and diluted with Tris-based diluent containing either 7% GLY or 5% EG or 5% DMSO. After 4 h equilibration time, the diluted semen was loaded in 0.5 mL straws, labeled, sealed and frozen stored until analysis. Frozen straws were thawed and evaluated for progressive motility, viability, hypo-osmotic swelling test (HOST), acrosomal membrane integrity, and acrosome reaction (AR) in response to calcium ionophore A23187. Moreover, in vivo fertility was calculated after artificial insemination (AI) of 75 buffalo-cows (25 female/cryoprotectant) treated with double doses of prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α) 11 days interval. The proportions of progressive motility, viability and intact-acrosome were higher (p < 0.05) in extender containing 7% GLY compared to 5% EG and 5% DMSO. The proportion of intact-plasma membrane was comparable (p ≥ 0.05) between GLY and EG but higher than that of DMSO. A time-dependent increase in the % AR and % relative AR was recorded in the three cryoprotectants with clear significant (p < 0.01) difference among them at 30 and 60 min incubation, respectively. Moreover, GLY yielded higher pregnancy rate (52%) than EG (32%) and DMSO (16%). In conclusion, GLY is recommended for preservation of buffalo-bull semen in order to maintain sperm plasma membrane integrity and improve in vivo fertility of frozen-thawed buffalo-bull semen.Key words: buffalo-bull; frozen-thawed semen; cryoprotectant; estrus synchronization; In vivo fertility
IMPACT OF L-CARNITINE SUPPLEMENTATION ON GROWTH OF BROILER CHICKEN THROUGH DETERMINATION OF CHANGES IN THE EXPRESSION OF CAT2, MYOD AND MYF5 GENES
Authors: Abouzed Tarek , Dorghamm Doaa , Kahilo Khaled , Elkattawy Azza , Nassef Eldsokey , El-sawy Hanan
Published: July 2019

This study explored the impact of supplementation of L- carnitine on the performance of broiler chicken, biochemical parameters and expression of cationic amino acid transporter (CAT2), myogenic determining factor (MYOD) and myogenic factor 5 (MYF5) genes. This study included two groups; the first one is the control group and the second one received L-carnitine at a dose 50 mg/kg/day in drinking water. After 35 day, the sera and muscle tissue were obtained for biochemical and real time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) analysis.  The obtained results revealed a significant increase in the body weight, total body weight gain and a significant decrease in food consumption, food conversion rate in L-carnitine-supplemented group as compared to the control group. Moreover, there was no significant changes in serum cholesterol, triacylglycerol, AST, ALT, total protein and uric acid levels which showed a slight decrease in L-carnitine-supplemented group in comparison with the control group. This study also revealed a significant up regulation for the expression of CAT2, MYOD and MYF5 genes in muscles of broiler chicken-supplemented with L- carnitine as compared to the control one. The present study concluded that supplementation of L- carnitine to broiler chicken was useful to increase the total body weight gain and muscle mass and this beneficial effect was associated with up regulation of CAT2, MYOD, and MYF5 genes.Key words: L-carnitine; broiler chicken; growth traits; CAT2; MYOD; MYF5
Bezpośrednie kontenerowe serwisy dalekowschodnie z Gdańska szansą dla rozwoju eksportu polskich produktów spożywczych
Authors: Szyszka Aleksandra
Published: July 2019

Artykuł porusza problematykę żeglugi kontenerowej, chłodniczego łańcucha dostaw oraz polsko-azjatyckiej wymiany handlowej.

Celem opracowania jest wskazanie szans dla eksportu polskich produktów spożywczych przy wykorzystaniu żeglugi oceanicznej z Gdańska. W artykule dokonano analizy serwisów żeglugowych z Polski w kierunkach Dalekiego Wschodu oraz polskiego eksportu wybranych towarów spożywczych. Zdefiniowano podstawowe pojęcia i procesy transportu morskiego z nastawieniem na przewozy ładunków chłodzonych. Wskazano potrzebę prac badawczo-rozwojowych w celu usprawnienia eksportu towarów spożywczych z Polski.
Intervencion dietética en pacientes con sobrepeso y obesidad
Authors: Reyna Chacon Ana Fernanda , Zebadua Flores Rosa Aminta
Published: July 2019

Introducción: El sobrepeso y obesidad representa un serio problema de salud mundial, México no es la excepción; existen factores, como la distribución del tiempo en las actividades cotidianas, agravada por hábitos nocivos que posee, educación nutricional deficiente, acceso a comida procesada, alimentos ricos en grasa y azúcares, produciendo un incremento en el peso corporal y aumenta la posibilidad de adquirir otras patologías; como medida de prevención o tratamiento y para evitar alteraciones de la salud, es importante una intervención dietética. Objetivo: analizar el funcionamiento y apego ante una intervención dietética en pacientes con sobrepeso y obesidad como principal problema de salud. Material y métodos: el estudio es descriptivo, con un desarrollo de seis meses, la muestra es de 40 personas de 30 a 70 años. Resultados: se inicia: 82% mujeres y 18% hombres, el 92% con sobrepeso y obesidad, con enfermedades como dislipidemias, hipertensión y diabetes, el 82% abandonó el tratamiento, mostrando falta de interés en la salud, baja educación nutricional y el aumento del riesgo a futuras complicaciones. Conclusiones: La intervención dietética sí es funcional, con respecto al apego, es bajo. Es necesario enseñar cambios de hábitos de alimentación. Introduction: Overweight and obesity means a serious global health problem, Mexico is not the exception; there are factors, such as the distribution of time in daily activities, aggravated by harmful habits, poor nutritional education, access to processed foods, high fat and sugars foods, development a weight gain and increasing the possibility of acquiring other pathologies; As a preventive or treatment measure and to avoid alterations to health, a dietary intervention is important. The goal is to analyze the working and reception of a dietary intervention in overweight and obese patients as the main health problem. Material and methods: the study is descriptive, with a six months development, the sample of people are 40 from 30 to 70 years old. Results: it starts: 82% women and 18% men, 92% with overweight and obesity, with diseases like dyslipidemia, hypertension and diabetes, 82% give up the treatment, showing lack of interest in health, low nutrition education and the increase in risk of future complications. conclusions: the dietary intervention is functional; the reception is low. It is necessary to teach changes in eating habits.
Inseguridad alimentaria y caracterización de población beneficiaria de tres bancos de alimentos en Jalisco
Authors: Marquez Ibarra Adriana Alejandra , Hernández Castellanos Elizabeth , Bravo Núñez Carolina , Orozco Hernández1 Roberto Paulo , Salazar Preciado Laura Leticia , Foust Rodríguez David , Fuentes González Elia Natalia
Published: July 2019

Introducción: En el mundo se pierden cerca de un tercio de todos los alimentos producidos para consumo humano en el mundo, mientras que en Jalisco sólo 68.5% de la población tiene seguridad alimentaria. Objetivo:  El objetivo del estudio fue caracterizar a los beneficiarios socio-demográficamente y evaluar seguridad y pobreza alimentaria. Material y método: Se obtuvieron datos del proyecto “Modelo logístico para el aprovechamiento, conservación y manejo de alimentos: plataforma de alimentos (JAL 2016-01-02-279011)” muestreo a conveniencia de familias atendidas por Banco de Guadalajara, Zapotlanejo y Tepatitlán (n=311). Se evaluó el grado de seguridad y pobreza alimentaria, escolaridad, ingreso familiar comparado con la línea de bienestar mínimo, gasto en alimentación; variables cuantitativas en mediana y rango intercuartilar; cualitativas en frecuencia y porcentaje. Resultados: El 97.4% son mujeres, solo 10% de ellas concluyó preparatoria, 75% presentaron sobrepeso u obesidad. Únicamente 7.4% se clasificó como seguridad alimentaria,Guadalajara tuvo el mayor porcentaje con inseguridad alimentaria moderada y severa (29.7% y 4.7%), y Tepatitlán leve (73.5%), 60% del ingreso se destina a alimentación, 78% muestran pobreza alimentaria. Conclusiones: La pobreza alimentaria coexiste con desnutrición y la obesidad, las mujeres son las encargadas del hogar y la alimentación, por lo que debe intervenirse con enfoque de género y la inseguridad alimentaria leve debe considerarse un problema a atender.
RESUMO DE DISSERTAÇÃO - TECNOLOGIAS DA INFORMAÇÃO E COMUNICAÇÃO NA GESTÃO DE DESASTRES: UMA OPORTUNIDADE
Authors: Vefago Yuri Borba , Lima Fabiana Santos , Trierweiller Andréa Cristina , Ribeiro Rotta Mauricio José
Published: July 2019

A frequência e a intensidade dos desastres vêm aumentando nos últimos anos (DAY, 2014). Neste contexto, a gestão do tempo é essencial para a minimização dos danos, preservação da vida e dos recursos escassos. Este artigo resulta de uma busca maior, realizada na Reliefweb (base de dados), que congrega informações de desastres oriundas de diversas organizações humanitárias. Tal levantamento foi objeto de um projeto na área de logística humanitária; contudo, devido à afinidade e interesses de pesquisa dos autores, que são ligados à Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação (TIC), utilizou-se esta mesma base para analisar o uso das TICs na gestão de desastres, configurando-se como objetivo desta pesquisa.
A LAVAGEM DE CAPITAIS NO BRASIL POR MEIO DE OBRAS DE ARTE: UMA ANÁLISE À LUZ DO DIREITO PENAL
Authors: MORAIS LEILA BORGES DE , LIMA JORDÃO HORÁCIO DA SILVA
Published: July 2019

Conhecer a lavagem de capitais e os mecanismos adotados nessa prática possui grande relevância para o combate aos crimes que lesam a economia. As organizações criminosas buscam meios cada vez mais sofisticados para ocultar seus ganhos ilícitos e encontraram na lavagem de dinheiro a forma mais eficaz para se manter distantes dos olhos da justiça e, mais recentemente, a arte tem sido utilizada como uma discreta forma de dissimular a origem do ganho criminoso. Esta pesquisa tem por objetivo espelhar os métodos utilizados na lavagem de capitais, bem como as dificuldades e carências inerentes ao combate a essa atividade tão nociva à ordem econômica e social. A exploração foi realizada por meio de revisão bibliográfica, em que foram usadas a sapiência e o preceito de célebres e conceituados autores que tratam do assunto. Como resultado da análise do conteúdo bibliográfico, deparou-se com as limitações inerentes ao mercado de arte, um mecanismo pouco conhecido, seja pela sociedade ou pelas autoridades.
GUARDA E REGULAMENTAÇÃO DE VISITAS DOS ANIMAIS DOMÉSTICOS
Authors: FRANÇA KAROLINNE PIRES VITAL , COSTA YVANNA DE SIQUEIRA
Published: July 2019

O objetivo desta monografia é estudar a possibilidade da determinação da guarda e da regulamentação de visitas dos animais domésticos dentro do ordenamento jurídico brasileiro. Para atingimento do objetivo proposto o estudo se desenvolveu através da aplicação do direito comparado, utilizando-se da analogia, costumes e princípios, previstos no direito civil e em outros ramos do direito brasileiro. Os principais resultados obtidos após a conclusão desse estudo foram: a classificação dos animais como seres moralmente sencientes, a necessidade da alteração do status dos animais sob uma perspectiva jurídica e a aplicação do instituto da guarda previsto no Código Civil de maneira análoga ao direito dos animais.