bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Preparation of Tb³⁺-doped K₂GdF₅ Used to Neutron Dosimetry
Authors: Ha Xuan Vinh , Doan Phan Thao Tien , Nguyen Chi Thang
Published: November 2021

The neutron absorption section of gadolinium atom is very high, so that the K2GdF5 crystals doped with Tb3+ ions have been studied for neutron dosimetry by the thermoluminescence (TL) method. The K2GdF5 crystals doped 2%, 3% and 5% concentrations of Tb3+ ions were synthesized by solid state reaction method. The TL properties were studied after the exposure of the samples to neutron source. The experimental results showed that the TL glow-curves of K2GdF5:Tb3+ has the simple, suitable shape for the dosimetry applications. The TL sensitivity of this material is higher than that of commercial TLD-100 and TLD-900 dosimeters. The thermal fading effect of Tb3+-doped K2GdF5 is very low. The glow curve consists of the main peak at temperature of 202oC. The glow curve deconvolution into individual the peaks showed that the curve had a main peak at 202oC, and kinetic order b = 2. The study results indicated that the K2GdF5 doped with Tb3+ is very remarkable material can be applied in neutron dosimetry field.
Multipole expansion for the electron-nucleus scattering at high energies in the unified electroweak theory
Authors: Luong Zuyen Phu , Nguyen Huu Ha
Published: November 2021

The article presents the multipole expansion for the electron-nucleus scattering cross-section at high energies within framework of the unified electroweak theory. The electroweak currents of  the nucleus is expanded into simple components with definite angular momentum, which are called the multipole form factors. The multipole expansion of the cross-section is a consequence of the above expansion. Besides the familiar electromagnetic form factors FxL , there are new form factors VLX and ALX related to weak interactions, corresponding to the vector and axial weak currents. The obtained general expressions are applied to the nucleus 36Li , where the partial form factors are computed in the multiparticle shell model.
Radiation preparation of drug carriers for dexamethasone and tegafur based on poly(n-isopropylacrylamide) hydrogels
Authors: Hoang Dang Sang , Nguyen Van Binh , Tran Bang Diep , Nguyen Thi Thom , Hoang Phuong Thao , Pham Duy Duong , Tran Minh Quynh
Published: November 2021

Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) based hydrogels with the lower critical solution temperature (LCST) near the human body-temperature have been obtained from 10% solutions of N-isopropylacrylamide (NIPA) and N,N’-dimethyl acrylamide(DMA) mixture of 90:10 and 85:15 (w/w) by radiation copolymerization and crosslinking using a gamma Co-60 source at a dose of 20 kGy. Water swelling behaviour of the resulting hydrogels was much dependent on the initial ratio of NIPA and DMA. The hydrogels of 85:15 NIPA/DMA was chosen for further investigation for the use as drug cariers.Two kinds of drug carriers were prepared by immerging the hydrogels in solutions containing dexamethasone and tegafur. Then the drug incorporation efficiencies and in-vitro release behaviors of the ingredient were analysed. Loading capacities of the hydrogels were about 48.6 and 95.7 mg per g of dried gel for dexamethasone and tegafur, respectively. The results also revealed that the presence of ions in simulated body fluid and solution temperature much affected to the release behaviors of hydrogels for both dexamethasone and tegafur. Release rates of the ingredients were quite fast for both drug models. These drug-loaded hydrogels were biocompatibility without skin irritation suggesting that they may be used as controlled release drug carriers.
"Comunidad Miskita" "Pescado Metafísico"
Authors: Chamorro López Tito
Published: November 2021

Autor: Tito Chamorro López

Título: Comunidad Miskita

Técnica: acuarela
Medidas: 10 x 14 pulgadas

Título: Pescado Metafísico

Técnica: óleo sobre tela
Medidas: 11 x 14 pulgadas
ENHACEMENT OF SOLUBILITY PROFILE OF PLUMBAGIN CONTAINING TABLET AT DIFFERENT COLONIC REGION FOR COLON TARGETING DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM
Authors: Jain N , Kori M. L. ,   Vedica College of B. Pharmacy, R.K.D.F. University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradhesh - 462 033, India
Published: November 2021

The aim of present study is to improve solubility profile of a poorly soluble anti-cancer natural product, plumbagin at colonic site through incorporation of β-cyclodextrin by preparing complexes by a number of methods. Natural compound plumbagin have lower solubility profile in various GIT medias i.e. 0.1 N HCl, at stomach and intestinal pH. Natural compound plumbagin containing β-cyclodextrin complexes prepared with a number of methods increased the solubility profile in different dissolution media. The nature of plumbagin complexes was ascertained by FTIR spectrum. The tablet formulation of plumbagin β-cyclodextrin complex (kneading method) was prepared and coated with pH sensitive polymer Eudragit L100 for colon targeting. Plumbagin β-cyclodextrin complex can be used in place of pure plumbagin for the preparation of colon targeted drug delivery system.
PANCREATIC LIPASE INHIBITORY AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF METHANOLIC EXTRACT OF FLORETS OF ASTER SPECIES
Authors: Shahu R. R , Rathod P. , Kulkarni C , Mhatre S. , Yadav R. P. ,   MGMIHS OMICS Research Center, MGM Central Research Laboratory, MGM Medical College and Hospital, MGM Institute of Health Sciences, Sector 1, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai - 410 209, Maharashtra, India
Published: November 2021

Pancreatic lipase inhibitory effect of methanolic extract of florets Aster sp. was studied. In case of Aster sp. (White florets) the pancreatic lipase inhibition recorded was 82.75% with an IC50 value of 38μg/mL. Aster sp. (light pink) showed 80.04 % inhibition with an IC50 of 72 μg/mL. On 2 h dialysis, both the extracts lost their significant pancreatic lipase inhibitory activity, indicating the reversible nature of inhibition. pH slightly affected the performance of pancreatic lipase inhibitory activity. Extract (white florets) also showed 22.03% superoxide radical scavenging activity and 22.73% free radical scavenging activity indicating the multifunctional nature of the extract. Light pink florets showed 40.67% superoxide radical scavenging activity and 24.10% free radical scavenging activity. Saponin and alkaloid molecule in white florets of Aster sp. and alkaloid in light pink florets were identified as active principles for pancreatic lipase inhibitory activity.
SYNTHESIS, ANTI-ARTHRITIC AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES OF NOVEL 1,3,4-OXADIAZOLE DERIVATIVES
Authors: Gatphoh Banylla Felicity Dkhar , Revanasiddappa B. C. , Vijay Kumar M. , Kumar Hemanth ,   Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical, Sciences of Nitte -Deemed to be University, Paneer, Deralakatte, Mangalore - 575 018, Karnataka, India.
Published: November 2021

A series of novel 2,5-disubstituted-1,3,4-oxadiazoles (2a-j) were synthesized by the reaction of 4-hydroxy benzhydrazide (1) and aromatic aldehydes (2) in the presence of small amounts of ferric chloride in methanol as solvent medium. The synthesized compounds were characterized by various spectrochemical methods including 1H-NMR, IR and MS spectroscopy. The newly synthesized compounds were evaluated for In vitro antioxidant and anti-arthritic activities. Some of the synthesized compounds showed moderate antioxidant and antiarthritic activities.
IN SILICO DOCKING STUDIES, SYNTHESIS AND CHACTERIZATION OF SOME NOVEL 1,3,4 THIADIAZOLE ANALOGUES OF 4-AMINO HIPPURIC ACID AS POTENT ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS
Authors: Daniel K , Daniel V ,   Department of Pharmacy, B. R. Nahata College of Pharmacy, Mandsaur University, Mandsaur – 458 001, Madhya Pradesh, India
Published: November 2021

The chemistry of heterocyclic compounds has been an interesting field of study for a long time. The heterocyclic nucleus 1,3,4-thiadiazole constitutes an important class of compounds for new drug development. The synthesis of novel thiadiazole derivatives and investigation of their chemical and biological behaviour have gained more importance in recent decades. Molecular docking is a key tool in structural molecular biology and CADD. The goal of the ligand protein is to predict the predominant binding model(s) of ligand with a protein of known 3D structure. In the present work, the motto was to develop new the anti-microbial agents. 1,3,4 Thiadiazole derivative of 4-amino hippuric acid show good anti-microbial activity and greater selectivity with glucosamine - 6 - phosphate synthetase (PDB ID in 2VF5) with flexible molecular docking studies.
EFFECT OF ETHANOLIC EXTRACT FRACTIONS OF ROSA CENTIFOLIA IN DOXORUBICIN-INDUCED MYOCARDIAL TOXICITY IN ALBINO RATS
Authors: Nimbal S. K , Koti B. C ,   Department of Pharmacology, KLE College of Pharmacy, Vidyanagar, Hubballi - 580 031, Karnataka, India
Published: November 2021

This study was undertaken to understand the preventive role of ethanolic extract fractions of flower petals of Rosa centifolia (RC) against Doxorubicin-induced myocardial toxicity in albino rats. The ethanolic extract of flower petals of RC was prepared by hot extraction method and further fractionated into petroleum ether (PERC), chloroform (CHRC), ethyl acetate (EARC) and aqueous (AQRC) fractions by increasing in order of polarity. Cardiotoxicity was produced by cumulative administration of Dox (2.5 mg/kg alternative day for two weeks). All four fractions (PERC-20 mg/kg, CLRC-15 mg/kg, EARC-40 mg/kg and AQRC-25 mg/kg) were administered as pretreatment for two weeks followed by Dox on alternative days for two weeks. The general observations, biomarker enzymes like lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), creatine kinase (CK-MB) and troponin-I (cTnI), biochemical parameters such as aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) were monitored after three weeks of last dose. Myocardial toxicity was also evaluated by histopathologic studies. Repeated administration of Dox-induced cardiomyopathy was characterized with an increased level of biomarkers and antioxidant deficit. Pretreatment with the EARC (40 mg/kg) and standard drug (Vit-E 100 mg/kg) significantly protected myocardium from the toxic effects of Dox by reducing the elevated level of biomarker enzymes like LDH, CK-MB, biochemical parameters such as AST and ALT, absence of cTnI and restoring of disorganized myocardial tissue to normal. The biomarker, biochemical and histopathological data evidently substantiate the cardioprotective effect of EARC, which could be attributed to flavanoids present in the ethyl acetate fraction.
OPEN INNOVATION IN INDIAN PHARMA
Authors:   Editorial Advisory Board, Indian Drugs, Deshpande Ganesh
Published: November 2021

Times are changing for the pharmaceutical industry. Once secretive about their research and priorities, companies are becoming more open in sharing their aspirations and bringing new ideas from outside to fuel their innovation.
PENGEMBANGAN DAN IMPLEMENTASI MODEL GOALS PROGRAMMING PADA PERENCANAAN PRODUKSI UD. SAHABAT MITRA BINAAN PT. TELKOM
Authors: Suprobo Kurniawan , Zakaria Muhammad , Amri Amri
Published: November 2021

Camilan akar kelapa merupakan makanan ringan yang diproduksi oleh UD. Angsa Dua sejak tahun 1995. Produk camilan ini perlu mendapat perhatian terutama berhubungan dengan kemasannya, dikarenakan selama ini kemasan yang digunakan kurang menarik, sehingga berpengaruh terhadap nilai jual.  Penelitian ini bertujuan merancang kemasan camilan akar kelapa untuk meningkatkan daya tarik konsumen yang nantinya akan berdampak kepada pertambahan nilai jual.  Metode yang digunakan dalam rancangan kemasan adalah value engineering dan analytical hierarchy process (AHP). Metode value engineering diterapkan pada perbaikan nilai, performansi dan biaya dari desain kemasan dengan kriteria: merek dagang, ukuran berat bersih, identitas produk, menarik, kesesuaian warna, tipografi dan ukuran huruf. Metode analytical hierarchy process (AHP) diterapkan pada fase analisis untuk membantu mengetahui prioritas dari kriteria yang sesuai dengan keinginan konsumen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan desain alternatif dengan nilai performansi tertinggi adalah alternatif 1 (A-B-D-F), yaitu desain dengan material kemasan terbuat dari aluminium foil standing pouch, menggunakan stiker cromo, warna yang digunakan bernuansa terang dan menggunakan huruf yang sesuai. Desain alternatif yang terpilih ini memiliki nilai (value) sebesar 0,1568. Nilai ini diperoleh dari performansi sebesar 41,7 dan biaya untuk ukuran ¼ kg Rp.3.100 per kemasan, biaya untuk ukuran ½ kg Rp.3.600 per kemasan dan biaya untuk ukuran 1 kg Rp.400 perkemasan.
ANALISIS KESEHATAN DAN KECELAKAAN KERJA DENGAN METODE FAULT TREE ANALYSIS (FTA) PADA AREA STASIUN PENGUMPUL DI PT PERTAMINA EP ASSET 1 RANTAU FIELD
Authors: Syarifuddin Syarifuddin , Anwar Anwar , Indori Putri
Published: November 2021

PT Pertamina EP Asset 1 Rantau Field adalah sebuah Perusahaan yang berlokasi di Rantau Aceh Tamiang, yaitu anak perusahaan PT PERTAMINA (Persero) yang bergerak di sektor hulu migas (kegiatan eksplorasi dan produksi minyak dan gas bumi). Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu agar dapat mengetahui berapa tingkat frekuensi / kekerapan kecelakaan kerja dan tingkat severity yang terjadi serta mengidentifikasi penyebab dari kecelakaan dengan cara membangun model Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), FTA adalah analisis dengan menggunakan pohon kesalahan yang secara sederhana dapat diuraikan sebagai suatu teknik untuk melakukan analisis. Hasil pengukuran tingkat frekuensi kecelakaan kerja (F) dari tahun 2017 sampai 2018 mengalami penurunan dari 543,47 menjadi 362,31 kali kecelakaan setiap satu juta jam kerja orang, penurunan yang terjadi sebanyak 181.16 kali kecelakaan setiap satu juta jam kerja orang. Keparahan kecelakaan kerja (S) dari tahun 2017 sampai 2018 mengalami penurunan dari 543,47 menjadi 452,89 hari kecelakaan setiap satu juta jam kerja orang, penurunan yang terjadi sebanyak 90.58 hari kecelakaan setiap satu juta jam kerja orang, dan hasil dari pengukuran Nilai T Selamat (Nts)/ Safe T Score dari tahun 2017 sampai 2018 menunjukan dibawah -2 (menunjukan keadaan membaik) yaitu -25,82 dengan kata lain nilai Safe T Score mengalami penurunan presentasi kecelakaan kerja. Copyright ©2020 Department of industrial engineering. All rights reserved
ANALISIS SISTEM KESEHATAN DAN KESELAMATAN KERJA DENGAN METODE ECFA DI. PT XYZ
Authors: Nur Muhammad
Published: November 2021

Kecelakaan kerja panen tandan buah sawit di PT. XYZ selau terjadi kasus kecelakaan kerja yang menyebabkan kerugian pada PT. XYZ. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui penyebab serta usulan Kesehatan dan keselamatan kerja bagi karyawan bagian pemanen buah kelapa sawit di PT. XYZ. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode Even and Causal Factor Analysis (ECFA). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang dilakukan diketahui bahwa penyebab kecelakaan dikarenakan tidak adanya SOP, tidak memakai APD, kurang pengawasan dari pimpinan, dan tidak adanya program kesehatan dan keselamatan kerja. Usulan perbaikan berupa membuat SOP kerja yang benar dan aman, mewajibkan penggunaan APD, peningkatan kesadaran dan pengetahuan karyawan, merencanakan pengadaan APD, pengawasan karyawan, dan membuat program kesehatan dan keselamatan kerja
Overview of Distribution of Medicines and Consumable Medical Materials (Bmhp) from Pharmacy Warehouse Pharmacy Depot to Inpatient Installations of Diseases in General Hospital in South Tangerang City in 2021
Authors: Rakasiwi Rika , Latifah Amin Noo
Published: November 2021

The problem in distributing pharmaceutical preparations that often occur in hospitals is when medicines arrive late at the hospital pharmacy depot/satellite. Not only employees who feel loss but patients who need medicines are even more harmed because they have to wait for the medicine that comes too late. The type of research used in this study is descriptive qualitative research using case study design. Primary data is obtained from direct observations and in-depth interviews and document studies. This research was conducted in South Tangerang City Hospital from May to June 2021. Based on the results of research obtained for input obtained human resources results in pharmaceutical warehouses are not adequate, infrastructure to distribute medicines and medical materials consumables to the room has not been up to standard. In the process obtained results that have been done by the distribution flow of drugs and medical materials consumables. In the output obtained results there is still a void of drugs. Conclusion In the input of human resources in the Pharmacy Warehouse is not adequate, the infrastructure in distributing medicines and medical materials consumables to the room has not been up to standard. The distribution process has been carried out by the standards of operational procedures in force. At the output is still the discovery of empty drug stocks. Suggest the head of the warehouse to be able to supervise the SOP that the distribution of drugs and BMHP. The need to hold a special trolley addition in the Pharmacy Warehouse to facilitate the distribution of drugs and medical materials consumables.
Effect of replacement of forage sorghum silage with biomass sorghum silage in diets for dairy heifers
Authors:   Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Queiroz Fausto Expedito de , Rocha Júnior Vicente Ribeiro ,   Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Monção Flávio Pinto ,   Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Rigueira João Paulo Sampaio ,   Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Silva Fredson Vieira e ,   Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Alencar Amanda Maria Silva ,   Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Cordeiro Matheus Wilson Silva ,   Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Gomes Virgílio Mesquita ,   Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Carvalho Cinara da Cunha Siqueira ,   Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Costa Maria Dulcinéia da ,   Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros
Published: November 2021

This trial aimed to analyze the replacement of forage sorghum silage (FS silage) with biomass sorghum silage (BRS 716 silage) in diets for heifers ¾ Holstein x ¼ Zebu on their nutrient intake and digestibility, nitrogen balance, microbial production, feeding behavior, and animal performance. Eight heifers with average age 18±4 months (mo) and average body weight (BW) 271 ± 57 kg were used. The experimental design was double-Latin square, 4×4, being four diets, four experimental periods and four animals. Four experimental diets with 0, 33, 67 and 100% substitution of forage sorghum silage with biomass sorghum silage were used. The roughage:concentrate ratio in the total dry matter (DM) of the diets was 75:25. The fraction “b” of DM was higher in the BRS 716 silage. There was no difference (p> 0.05) for dry matter intake (DMI; p = 0.45) and total digestible nutrients intake (p = 0.76). The dry matter digestibility (DMD), crude protein, ether extract and neutral detergent fiber increased linearly with the inclusion of BRS 716 silage. The feeding times, ruminating and idle have not been changed (p > 0.05). The replacement of FS silage with BRS 716 silage did not modify the average daily weight gain (ADG; p > 0.05; mean 1.30 ± 0.025 kg). Biomass sorghum silage can replace up to 100% forage sorghum silage in the diets of ¾ Holstein x ¼ Zebu heifers.
Classification of dairy properties according to the geometric mean of the somatic cell count and its antimicrobial resistance profile
Authors:   Universidade Paranaense, Fanin Mauricio , Santos Isabela Carvalho dos ,   Universidade Paranaense, Gerotti Geysiane Moreira ,   Universidade Paranaense, Matusaiki Camila de Cuffa ,   Universidade Paranaense, Gonçalves Daniela Dib ,   Universidade Paranaense, Brito Benito Guimarães de ,   Instituto de Pesquisas Veterinárias Desidério Finamor, Brito Kelly Cristina Tagliari de ,   Instituto de Pesquisas Veterinárias Desidério Finamor, Boeira Jessika Fernanda ,   Instituto de Pesquisas Veterinárias Desidério Finamor, Otutumi Luciana Kazue ,   Universidade Paranaense
Published: November 2021

Milk and its derivatives are highly consumed foods worldwide, with recognized nutritional importance. The search for the production of products with superior quality is constant. For the present work, 26 milk-producing properties were selected, with a total of 506 milk samples collected during the period from October 2019 to May 2020 being evaluated. The objective of this study was to evaluate the quality of milk produced in dairy properties in the region west Paraná, classified as good or bad based on the results of the Somatic Cell Count (SCC) and through sampling (n = 10) to evaluate the resistance profile of enterobacteria and Staphylococcus spp. isolated from milk samples, in addition to the presence of the mecA gene in strains of Staphylococcus spp. resistant to oxacillin. There were significant differences between the good and bad properties for the levels of lactose, SCC (cell/mL), and Standard Plate Count (SPC) (CFU/mL). The strains of Staphylococcus spp. showed differences in the percentage of resistance in relation to the good and bad properties for antibiotics: tetracycline, ciprofloxacin, oxacillin, amikacin, clindamycin, gentamycin, and erythromycin. The mecA gene was not detected in any of the coagulase-negative Staphylococcus isolates that showed resistance to oxacillin. For enterobacteria, the isolated species differed in relation to the classification of properties, with predominance for Escherichia coli (40%) for properties classified as bad and Hafnia alvei (40%) for those classified as good. The percentage of antibiotic resistance compared to enterobacteria isolates was higher in properties classified as good. Monitoring through microbial culture and antibiogram is extremely important, favoring the correct choice for the treatment of animals with a reduced selection of resistant strains.
Elephant grass cv. BRS capiaçu silage with inclusion of different proportions of silk cotton
Authors:   Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Batista Janiquele Soares Silva , Alves Dorismar David ,   Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Rigueira João Paulo Sampaio ,   Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Backes Alfredo Acosta ,   Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Estevão Jamile Tayenne Silva ,   Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Silva Érica Thamires de Jesus ,   Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Santos Gabriel Carvalho Rezende Velasquez ,   Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Fernandes Lara Danieli Lopes ,   Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Vasconcelos Adriano Mendes ,   Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Monção Flávio Pinto ,   Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros
Published: November 2021

The objective was to evaluate the qualitative and nutritional aspects of elephant grass cv. BRS capiaçu silage with increasing proportions of silk cotton. A completely randomized design was used with five (0, 15, 30, 45, and 60% on natural matter basis) different inclusion proportions of silk cotton to elephant grass silage and four repetitions. Silages were prepared in PVC minisilos and remained ensiled for 42 days. The inclusion of silk cotton resulted in a linear reduction in dry matter (DM), neutral detergent fiber (NDF), acid detergent fiber (ADF), cellulose, and indigestible neutral detergent fiber (iNDF) contents at 0.06, 0.30, 0.23, 0.20, and 0.09 percentage points for each 1% inclusion, respectively. There was an increasing linear effect of crude protein (CP) and total digestible nutrients (TDN), with an increase of 39.32 and 20.89% from the lowest to the highest inclusion of silk cotton to elephant grass cv. BRS capiaçu silage. Values of pH, gas losses (GL), effluent losses (EL), dry matter recovery (DMR), hemicellulose, and lignin were not influenced by the evaluated inclusion levels, showing estimated averages of 3.87, 1, 42%, 11.55kg t-1 natural matter, 97.36%, 19.30%, and 7.20%, respectively. An increasing linear effect was found for fraction a, c, effective degradability (ED) (2% and 5%) dry matter, with an increment of 0.05, 0.0005, and 0.11 percent points, respectively. There was a quadratic effect for fraction b, potential degradability (PD), ED (2%), with minimum points of 23.72%, 50.52%, (at 45% inclusion level) 39.69%, (at 15% inclusion level) respectively. The indigestible fraction (IF) had a quadratic effect with a maximum of 49.48% at the 45% inclusion level. The colonization time (CT) linearly reduced by 0.09 percentage points for each 1% inclusion evaluated. According to the parameters evaluated, the inclusion of up to 60% silk cotton improved nutritional aspects and nutritional value of elephant grass cv. BRS capiaçu silage.
Body mass index at calving on performance and efficiency of Zebu cow herds
Authors:   Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Vaz Ricardo Zambarda , Cérdotes Liliane ,   Instituto Federal Catarinense, Pacheco Rangel Fernandes ,   Instituto Federal Farroupilha, Sartori Dayana Bernardi ,   Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Lucas Jeniffer Danielle ,   Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Agner Hilda Solange Souza ,   Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Restle João ,   Universidade Federal de Goiás
Published: November 2021

This study examines the impact of the body mass index (BMI) at calving on the development and postpartum efficiency of cows of Zebu origin. The study involved 87 cows and their calves [pure Nellore (N) or predominant Nellore composition in a cross with Charolais (C) (3/4N1/4C and 5/8N3/8C)]. The mothers were grouped into classes according to their BMI at calving, namely, ‘small’, ‘moderate’ and ‘large’. Body mass index was determined by dividing the body weight of the cows by their length and by hip height and then dividing the result by 10. Cows were weighed at calving, at weaning, at the end of the breeding period and at the diagnosis of pregnancy. Calves were weighed at birth, at early weaning (63 days) and at 210 of age. To evaluate milk yield and quality, milk was collected at 21, 42 and 63 days after calving. Milk yield was measured by the direct method, with manual milking, followed by analysis of the lactose, fat, total solids and crude protein contents. Pregnancy rate was similar between the three BMI groups; however, cows with a lower BMI were more efficient at calving in producing kilograms of calf per kilogram of cow kept. Higher BMI provide higher milk yields, without affecting its quality, as well as heavier calves at early weaning and at 210 days of age.
Occurrence and distribution of lace bug, whitefly, and shoot fly pest species on cassava (Manihot esculenta) crops according to region in Paraná State, Brazil
Authors:   Instituto de Desenvolvimento Rural do Paraná, Androcioli Humberto Godoy , Hoshino Adriano Thibes ,   Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Gisloti Laura Jane ,   Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados, Kawashima Ana Beatriz ,   Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados, Oliveira Luciano Mendes ,   Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Ventura Maurício Ursi ,   Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Guide Bruna Aparecida ,   Faculdade Pitágoras Unopar, Hata Fernando Teruhiko ,   Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Menezes Junior Ayres de Oliveira ,   Universidade Estadual de Londrina
Published: November 2021

The cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) crop is relevant for human livelihoods, particularly in poorer regions. It is consumed fresh or as industrialized flour, and the roots and aerial parts are also used to feed livestock. Pests may limit cassava production, which may endanger food security due to the socioeconomic importance of the crop. Reports of the occurrence of three insect guilds, lace bugs, shoot flies, and whiteflies have been recorded in Paraná State, Brazil, but the distinct species and their distribution are yet to be determined. This lack of information limits the development of strategies to mitigate pest damage. Surveys were conducted in 39 counties (four farms per county) distributed throughout the state that encompass the various socioeconomic regions. The collected material was properly packed and sent to the laboratory for identification, and the following species were identified: lace bugs Vatiga illudens Drake, 1922 and Vatiga manihotae Drake, 1922 (both Hemiptera: Tingidae); whiteflies Bemisia tuberculata (Bondar, 1923) and Aleurothrixus aepim (Goeldi, 1886) (both Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), and the cassava shoot fly Neosilba perezi Romero & Ruppel, 1973 (Diptera: Lonchaeidae) in Paraná State. Lace bugs were not found in the samples in the eastern and southern portions of the state. V. illudens was more widespread than V. manihotae. The whitefly A. aepim was not observed in three counties (eastern, southern, and central regions), whereas B. tuberculata and the cassava shoot fly were found in all regions sampled in Paraná State. Suggestions for future investigations of pest management are proposed.
Experimental infection of BALB/c mice with felid alphaherpesvirus 1
Authors:   Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Silva Débora Scopel e , Castro Clarissa Caetano de ,   Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Silva Fábio da Silva e ,   Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Grecco Fabiane Borelli ,   Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Fonseca Renata Nobre da ,   Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Fischer Geferson ,   Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Lima Marcelo de ,   Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Hübner Silvia de Oliveira ,   Universidade Federal de Pelotas
Published: November 2021

Felid alphaherpesvirus type 1 (FHV-1) is an important cause of respiratory and ocular diseases in cats worldwide. Mice have been widely used to study the pathogenesis of several human and animal viruses, especially herpesviruses. This study aimed to verify whether BALB/c mice are susceptible to FHV-1 infection. The animals were intranasally inoculated with FHV-1 and their clinical signs were observed from 3 days post-infection (dpi). At 10 dpi, the animals were euthanized and the lungs, liver, spleen, and kidneys were collected for histopathological examination and quantitative polymerase chain reaction. The results showed that mice were infected with FHV-1 and reproduced several features of the disease observed in its natural host. Histological lesions and viral DNA were found in all sampled tissues, with a higher frequency of FHV-1 DNA copies detected in the lungs. All mice were seroconverted to FHV-1 at 7 dpi. To our knowledge, this is the first report of experimental infection of BALB/c mice with FHV-1. Our findings demonstrate that this murine model can contribute to understanding of FHV-1 pathogenesis and may be useful for trials against this virus.
Main causes of cattle slaughter condemnation under the state sanitary inspection in Bahia, Brazil
Authors:   Universidade Federal da Bahia, Escola de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Leite Juliana Sant'Ana Falcão , Passos Rafael Sepulveda Fonsêca Trevisan ,   Universidade Federal da Bahia, Escola de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Cruz Thiago da Matta Pires ,   Universidade Federal da Bahia, Escola de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Barreto Brenno Guimarães ,   Universidade Federal da Bahia, Escola de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Silva Maurício Costa Alves da ,   Universidade Federal da Bahia, Escola de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Cavalheiro Carlos Pasqualin ,   Universidade Federal da Bahia, Escola de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia
Published: November 2021

Slaughter condemnations are important sources of information on cattle health and handling. The aim of this study was to evaluate the main causes of condemnation of cattle slaughter under the state sanitary inspection by the Diretoria de Inspeção de Produtos de Origem Agropecuária (DIPA) of Agência de Defesa Agropecuária da Bahia (ADAB), in Bahia, Brazil. A retrospective data of all cattle slaughtered from 2012 to 2019 was obtained from DIPA – ADAB. During this period, 4,635,615 cattle were slaughtered and 1,452,472 (31.33%) condemnations were registered to have occurred at varying levels in all regions of the state. The more condemned organs were kidneys and lungs; and the main causes of condemnation were nephritis (11.79%), congestion (11.20%), emphysema (10.72%), blood aspiration (8.36%), renal cysts (5.75%), and abscesses (5.71%). However, other condemnation causes such as cysticercosis, fasciolosis, and tuberculosis were observed at lower rates. Results showed that the main causes of condemnation of cattle slaughter were not related to zoonotic diseases instead were more involved in partial condemnation of organs.
Linear and spatial variability of eucalyptus dendrometric attributes correlated with the properties of a Typic Haplustox soil (Oxisol) in the Brazilian savannah
Authors:   Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Martins Iris Mariane da Silva , Silva Tatiane Carla ,   Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Troleis Maria Julia Betiolo ,   Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Souza Paulino Taveira de ,   Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Sena Karla Nascimento ,   Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Montanari Rafael ,   Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho
Published: November 2021

Effects of soil attributes using the geostatistical tool improves the interpretation of specific soil management. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the physical, chemical, and microbiological properties of a Typical Haplustox (Oxisol), identifying those with the best linear and spatial correlation with eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.) vegetative growth. The experiment was conducted at the Teaching, Research, and Extension Farm (FEPE) of the Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Campus of Ilha Solteira. Thirty-five points spaced 13 meters apart were demarcated for analysis, which were distributed in 5 rows of 7 points each. From each point, 2 soil samples were collected from the 0-10 cm depth layer. The physical, chemical, and microbiological soil properties evaluated were: sand, silt, and clay contents; penetration resistance (PR), gravimetric moisture (GM), real density (RD), microbial biomass carbon (MBC), respirometry (CO2-C), metabolic quotient (qCO2), organic matter content (OM), and hydrogenionic potential (pH). The eucalyptus attributes assessed were: plant height (PH) and circumference at breast height (CBH). Each attribute was analyzed by descriptive statistics using the SAS software. Data frequency distribution was verified by the Shapiro Wilk method, and geospatial changes were analyzed by the GS+ software. The soil property that best explained the variability in eucalyptus dendrometric attributes was real density (RD). Except for RD, all properties did not show spatial dependence (i.e., pure nugget effect), which significantly represents eucalyptus vegetative performance.
An Ontological Security Framework to Secure the SDN based IoT Networks
Authors: Hossain Nazmul , Hossain Md Zobayer , Hossain Md Alam
Published: November 2021

The IoT (Internet of Things) is now a trendy technology with its numerous apps in multiple areas. It includes a heterogeneous amount of Internet and mutually linked devices. Since the IoT network is characterized by tiny assets that produce less energy and are more flexible, this number of machines is difficult to monitor. SDN (Software Defined Network) is a new network model that facilitates the creation and introduction of fresh networking abstractions, simplifies the management of network and facilitates network development. In this paper, by leveraging the fundamental characteristics represented by Software Defined Networks (SDN), we present an ontological security architecture for IoT networks. Our security architecture restricts access to independently verified IoT devices via the network. To secure the flows in the IoT network infrastructure, we introduced an extra layer and provide a lightweight protocol to authenticate IoT systems. Such an advanced strategy to protection containing IoT device authentication and allowing approved flows can assist secure IoT networks against malicious IoT devices and threats.
Machine Learning-Based Price Prediction for Cows
Authors: Rahman Md Atiquer , Kabir Md Alamgir , Haque Md. Ezazul , Hossain B M Mainul
Published: November 2021

As Bangladesh is an agricultural country, cows have a great influence on our economy. However, there is no cow-related work or dataset accessible online in the fields of machine learning and artificial intelligence. This study aims to predict cow price ranges using any cow picture. Cow images were collected from different online e-commerce sites which are selling cows and mainly attempted to predict the price range of cows based on the images of the cows. Cows are divided into four classes based on their price range namely low, medium, high, and very high classes. A machine learning-driven approach has been taken for the prediction where convolutional neural network (CNN) is used as an image classifier and linear regression is used for predicting the prices. Our result shows that the price range of a cow can be predicted with an accuracy of 70%.
Exploring environment as cross-cutting issue among Humanitarian-Development Nexus Actors
Authors: Gelal Arpan , Sassi Maria
Published: November 2021

Environment mainstreaming across the humanitarian operations and long-term development programs is imperative to the new way of working agreed in the World Humanitarian Summit (2016). Mainstreaming environment in Humanitarian-Development nexus is crucial to minimize the environmental impacts of humanitarian projects and to build long term resilience against environmental and climatic risks and vulnerabilities of communities. This study explores the current environmental mainstreaming strategies of humanitarian and development organizations at the institutional and operational level based on specific attributes. This study conducts the case study of leading humanitarian and development organizations, namely, WFP, IFRC, UNDP, and USAID, based on the conceptual framework on mainstreaming strategies derived from various literature. Multiple case study approach was employed based on information collected through various secondary sources and personal consultation with the organizations. The finding of this study signifies the presence of varying environmental mainstreaming practices within the studied organizations, and comparative analysis among them is also presented. Finally, this study suggests that joint contextual environmental (and climate) analysis by humanitarian and development actors and inclusion of environmental consideration in collaborative multi-year programming to minimize environmental damage in protracted crises.
RELIGIOUS AND POLITICS: THE CASE OF THE BULGARIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH
Authors: Serafimova Maria
Published: November 2021

The Bulgarian society suff ers the consequences of the domination of the falsely accepted notion about ideology. The ideology was one the reasons for the pathology of the passed century, a taking shape civil society seemingly free of the power of the party-state. In the new situation the culture, state and religion are not the same as they have been. After the collapse of the communist rule and in the times of reappraisal of values, the Bulgarian Ortodox Church found itself in a situation of deep, acute and unprecedented crisis. The proces has many aspects – moral, political, canonical – which should always be differentiated.
POLITICAL SCIENCE AND RELIGION
Authors: Jevtić Miroljub
Published: November 2021

Political science is In same time old and young science. Old, if we have in mind politics as subject of research, and young if we think about institutions in which politics is only subject of research or education. Having in mind religion as subject of political science,s research, we can easily conclude that all books in early history of mankind, which were dedicated to political topics, had for the first subject religion. That is clear if we remember that firsts form of politicals organisations in old Babylon, Egypt and Israel... were inseparable connected with gods. Gods gave legitimacy to those states. But so political sciences institutions in generally so Politology of religion, or politologie des religions in French, was born late. The firsts subjects of research in politicals sciences institutions were: state, political regimes, political parties, theory of politics, political systems, etc. Religion was studied very rarely. Modern political science was born under influence of french intellectuals: Dederot, Rousseau, Voltaire etc. They considered that religion will disappear with education and development. Their compatriot Alexis de Tocqueville thought contrary to their prognosis. The time gave right to Tocqueville. In the second part of XX century when the world develompent was highest, religion maintained its position in big part of globe and became stronger in a lot of states. That created big challenge for political science. Many of politicals scientis started with research concerning influence of religion into politics. That create, as the first step, centers for research of relations among religion and politics as is “labaratoire RELIGION ET POLITIQUE at “Institute d'etudes politiques” in Paris or “L'Observatoire du Religieux” at “Institut d'etudes politique” in Aix en provence en France, and finally that created special scientific discipline among political sciencies which name is “Politology of religion” or “Politologie des religions” in french.
PROTESTANT RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES IN SOCIALISTIC YUGOSLAVIA
Authors: Branković Tomislav
Published: November 2021

The work of Protestant religious groups in socialistic Yugoslavia was directly dependent on social and political circumstances in country. Protestant religious groups was numerous and various, not only in their relation with government, witth other religious groups, and the way they fulfi lled social obligations. Largest protestant churches> Evangelic Church and Reformed Christian Church, as traditional churches, have guided Protestant Christianity in Yugoslavia. Characteristics of their work are> respect for constitutional laws, cooperation with governmental agencies and high level of inter-religious tolerance. The other, less numerous Protestant Churches, was in some religious characteristic similar with traditional churches, but some of them wanted to go their own way with their own religious practice. Even tough Protestant religious groups and churches had considerable fewer believers then other traditional churches and religious groups in Yugoslavia (Serbien Ortodox Church, Catholic Church and Islamic Religion), they got more credits then they deserved. That was because they had international support and protection from their bases abroad or from international religious organizations in Europe and United States of America.
ADJUSTMENT AND COMPLICATIONS OF CATHOLIC AND INTER-FAITH INTERMARRIAGES
Authors: W. Ata Abe
Published: November 2021

The increasing occurrence of intermarriages across international boundaries is an impact of globalisation frequently overlooked. Intermarriage is arguably the best indicator as to whether a particular group is fully integrated into and accepted by the mainstream community. The article looks at the problems and challenges associated with religious intermixing with a particular emphasis on Catholic and other Christian marriages. How the “religious” communities deal with these marriages over the next few generations will be of importance, not only for the community in focus, but also more broadly for interfaith and intercultural affairs.
Cross-curricular links in the process of teaching English as a foreign language to young learners
Authors:   ", Kuneva Penka ,   St. Cyril and Methodius",   University of Veliko Tarnovo
Published: November 2021

Cross-curricular links in the process of teaching English as a foreign language to young learners are discussed in the article. Some useful techniques, strategies and activities for developing key competencies for lifelong learning are listed.
Some ideas on using GEOGEBRA aiming at learning the concept of pyramid in mathematics teaching
Authors:   ", Angelova Zhorzheta ,   St. Cyril and Methodius",   University of Veliko Tarnovo
Published: November 2021

The paper discusses the stages of the process of introduction, understanding and assimilating new concepts. The ideas are based on some concrete cases of pyramid as well as on solving a chosen problem from the school course of geometry. All the figures in the paper are constructed by the mathematical software GeoGebra. As a result the constructions are precise and illustrative aiming at understanding the concept, its elements and relations. The paper studies learning the concept of pyramid throughout the primary and secondary teaching period by systemizing the component concepts and their assimilation in school course of mathematics.
Media Financing: between the “Business Angels” and the Public Funds
Authors:   Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Bulgaria, Fileva Petranka
Published: November 2021

Media financing is a topic that relates to both business and society. The media convey values, attitudes and perceptions and have the power to influence the citizens’ behavior. At the same time, the media are business entities in a dynamic industry that is currently being intertwined with innovative and fast-growing sectors. As a result, interest in investing in the media and some related sectors is growing. Business angels, together with venture capital and media giants such as Facebook and Google, are causing a transformation of the media industry. Apart of the many examples concerning global media, the appearance of Blugarian venture capital is mentioned, which could be important for small start-ups in the fast-growing technological sector in Bulgaria.
100 Years of Birth Prof. d.p.n. Elka Petrova-Katova. Life and creativity for the prosperity of the Bulgarian pre-school education
Authors:   ", Petrova Veselina ,   St. Cyril and Methodius",   University of Veliko Tarnovo
Published: November 2021

The author dedicates the article to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Prof. D.Sc. Elka Petrova-Katova – a Bulgarian and world scientist in the field of pre-school education. The presentation includes: highlights from the biography of Prof. D.Sc. Elka Petrova-Katova; leading areas in her academic and community life; a brief chronological overview of her work; memories of her wisdom and creative longevity.
Instructions for Winners and Losers in Seneca’s “Agamemnon”
Authors:   Russian Academy of Education, Russian federation, Pichugina Victoria , Mozhajsky Andrej
Published: November 2021

This article provides a historico-pedagogical and historico-cultural commentary on the tragedy “Agamemnon“, which modern academics consider to be an example of Seneca’s innovative dramaturgy. In the tragedy, Seneca presents the original version of the famous myth about the murder of king Agamemnon, who had just returned victorious from the Trojan war. Seneca takes Aeschylus’s version of the same name as the basis for his own tragedy and presents the crime against Agamemnon as a deserved punishment and as a warning to those around him.
Varia: Another Kind of Cross-Border Journalism – Making Sense of the Journalistic Experience of the Blog „The Bridge of Friendship“
Authors: Mitev Vladimir
Published: November 2021

This publication examines the notion of ‘cross-border journalism’ in its western form. It also attempts to present an alternative cross-border journalism based on the experience of the author with the Romanian-Bulgarian “The Bridge of Friendship” blog and the impressions received from other Bulgarian cross-border websites. The international brand of cross-border journalism is used for investigations – such as “The Panama Papers” – which involve the cooperation of journalists from various countries. The kind of cross-border journalism found in the “Bridge of Friendship” blog is both local and regional. It does not have an investigative element but it tries to bring about change through the mutual knowledge and understanding of Romanians and Bulgarians. It defines a Bulgarian-Romanian point of view of the world and presents the common Romanian-Bulgarian spaces in politics, economy and culture.