bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Monitoring Proviral DNA Of Jembrana Disease Virus In Bali Cattle Using PCR
Authors: Krisnayanti Ni Putu Eka , Pharmawati Made , Narayani Inna , Agustini Ni Luh Putu
Published: August 2020

Perkembangan bioteknologi dalam bidang molekuler memungkinkan untuk mendeteksi keberadaan suatu penyakit lebih awal, lebih cepat dan akurat. Salah satu teknik dalam bioteknologi yang sudah sangat berkembang serta sering dimanfaatkan dalam penelitian biologi dan medis adalah metode PCR. Teknik molekuler ini memungkinan untuk identifikasi secara akurat pada tingkat DNA terhadap keberadaan suatu penyakit tertentu. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan monitoring adanya DNA provirus virus penyakit Jembrana pada sapi bali dari seluruh kabupaten di Bali. Sampel berupa darah sapi bali yang diambil pada tahun 2017 dari seluruh kabupaten yang ada di Bali sebanyak 170 sampel dan pada tahun 2018 dari Kabupaten Buleleng sebanyak 101 sampel dan Kabupaten Karangasem sebanyak 152 sampel. DNA diekstrak menggunakan QIAamp DNA blood mini kit dan sampel tahun 2017 dibuat menjadi 34 pool sampel, sedang sampel tahun 2018 dibuat menjadi 20 pool sampel (Kabupaten Buleleng) dan 30 pool sampel (Kabupaten Karangasem).  PCR dilakukan menggunakan primer JDV 1 dan JDV 3 dalam total reaksi 25 µL dengan 35 siklus. PCR juga dilakukan terhadap kontrol positif dan kontrol negatif. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa ke-34 pool sampel sapi bali yang diambil tahun 2017 maupun 20 pool sampel dan 30 pool sampel dari tahun 2018  tidak menunjukkan adanya DNA provirus virus penyakit Jembrana.

Kata kunci: PCR, DNA provirus, Virus Penyakit Jembrana
Karakteristik Dan Viabilitas Serbuk Sari 38 Ragam Tanaman Kamboja (Plumeria spp.) Di Bali
Authors: Sanjaya I Komang Alit Adi , Kriswiyanti Eniek , Darmadi Anak Agung Ketut
Published: August 2020

This research aimed to know the characteristic and viability of 38 frangipani varieties’ pollen (Plumeria spp.) in Bali. The observation of pollen’s character used acetolysis method, whereas the observation of pollen’s viability used 1 % color of aniline blue. The measurement was done by micrometry. The result of the observation toward 38 frangipani varieties showed the variety of the length of polar axis between 36,48 ± 4,91 – 57,87 ± 3,89 µm, diameter of equatorial  between 30,18 ± 4,64 – 55,24 ± 5,52 µm, index P/E between 0,85 ± 0,10 – 1,42 ± 0,13, and also pollen’s viability in the amount of 21,51 %. The highest percentage of pollen’s viability was found in variety of P. alba L. 'Snow White' in the amount of 42,31 whereas the lowest was found in variety of P. rubra L. 'Red Ajanta'. Based on index P/E, the pollen of frangipani could be divided into group subpheroidal to prolat. Based on the length of polar axis, the pollen of frangipani could be divided into group media to magna.
Metode Deteksi Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae
Authors: Kastawa Ni Wayan Eka Putri Gayatri , Ramona Yan , Fatmawati. N.N. Dwi
Published: August 2020

Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) merupakan kelompok bakteri Enterobacteriaceae yang resisten terhadap antibiotik golongan Carbapenem (Imipenem, Ertapenem, Meropenem, Doripenem). Salah satu spesies Enterobacteriaceae yang sering menunjukkan sifat resisten terhadap Carbapenem adalah Klebsiella pneumoniae. Untuk mendeteksi keberadaan CRE perlu dilakukan deteksi dini menggunakan uji fenotip dan genotip. Uji fenotip yang dapat dilakukan adalah Modified Hodge Test (MHT), Carba Nordmann-Poirel (Carba NP), dan Modified Carbapenem Inactivation Method (MCIM). Untuk mengetahui keberadaan gen penyandi enzim carbapememase, metoda yang dapat dipakai dalam uji genotip adalah metoda Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Kata kunci : Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), Fenotip, Genotip, Modified Carbapenem Inactivation Method (MCIM), Modified Hodge Test (MHT), Carba NP, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).
Analysis of The Composition Chemical Flours "Mulu Bebe" (Musa acuminata) Modification North Halmahera Indigenious as a Prebiotic Food Source
Authors: Lumba Ronal , Yusniar Masitah
Published: August 2020

“Mulu bebe” banana (Musa acuminata) is one of the tropical fruit commodities that has the potential in Indonesia, specifically the North Halmahera region has a very high opportunity as a food diversification material. The aim of the study was to determine the chemical composition of "mulu bebe" banana flour produced through the modification of spontaneous fermentation and cooling heating as a prebiotic food source. This study using factorial Randomized Complete Design (CRD) with three replications. The first factor was the duration of spontaneous fermentation of 0, 12, 24 and 36 hours and the second factor was the length of heating, namely 0 and 45 minutes then continued with cooling at 4oC for 24 hours. The results of the chemical composition analysis of “mulu bebe” banana flour with spontaneous fermentation conservation and safety supplements against the chemical composition of banana flour produced were 7.21-10.68% water content, 1.84-2.74% ash content, crude fiber 0, 57 -2.61%, fat content from 0.93-1.44%, protein content from 3.55 to 4.21%, content from 45.63 to 69.24%. Changes in the chemical composition of the banana flour, caused by the fermentation process and the addition of supplements to sliced bananas before drying. This study obtained banana flour products which are low in fat, protein and carbohydrate content which indicated that the bebe banana flour products produced by contained resistant starch (RS) as prebiotic food source.
The Characteristics of Nugget Fortified Calcium From Chicken Eggshell Powder
Authors: Merta Made Gde Wisnu , Wartini Ni Made , Sugitha I Made
Published: August 2020

Nugget is favorite fast food, which contain a high cholesterol and low in minerals such as calcium. Chicken eggshell is an idle resource, which contain high calcium. Fortification of calcium sources from chicken eggshell powder is a good innovation to increase the nutritional value of nuggets, and utilizing of idle resources that are currently not properly managed. The purpose of this research was to determine the effect of additional chicken eggshells powder as calcium fortification to the characteristics of nuggets, and percentage of additional chicken eggshell powder to produce the best nuggets. This research was an experimental study using a Completely Randomized Design with the treatment of additional chicken eggshell powder for nuggets. The treatment carried out with five levels of 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%, by weight of the nugget raw material. Each treatment was repeated three times. The results of physical, chemical, and organoleptic characteristics analysis showed that the additional of chicken eggshell powder has a significant effected to the water content, ash content, protein content, calcium content, taste, and texture, but did not significant affected the fat content, pH value, hardness level, color, and flavor of the nuggets. Based on the results of the effectiveness test, the best treatment in this research was the addition of 5% chicken eggshell powder. The addition of chicken eggshell powder can significantly increase calcium and ash content of the nuggets, but  significantly decrease taste and texture of the nuggets. The addition of 5% chicken eggshell powder produced the best nuggets.
Multi-environmental evaluation of wheat tetraploid genotypes for agronomic traits under rainfed conditions in Syria
Authors: Saleh Maysoun M. , Ali Walid A. , Alwan Mohammed H. , Suliman Zaeda Alsayd , Kenaan Rajaa , Daiub Husain , Salem Khaled F.M.
Published: August 2020

This study was conducted at Homs, Al-Swaida and Tartous, General Commission for Scientific Agricultural Research, Syria during 2016 and 2017 season. Seven wheat genotypes were planted under rainfed conditions in randomized complete block design with three replications. Studied traits were days to maturity, plant height, number of grain per spike, grain weight per spike, 1000 kernal weight and grain yield per plant to evaluate variance between genotypes and locations. Results showed existence of high variance between studied genotypes in all traits especially plant height. It resulted that genotype W45193 was significantly superior in grain yield per plant with an increasing rate of 69.62% comparing to control Sham 5. Also, it was significantly superior in spike numbers with an increasing rate of 53.53%, 57.24% compared to both controls Sham 3 and Sham 5, respectively. Genotype W45064 was significantly superior in grain weight per spike and 1000 kernal weight compare to both controls Sham 3 and Sham 5. W 45194 was significantly superior in 1000 kernal weight comparing to control Sham 5 (36.34, 31.16 g), respectively. Furthermore, all studied traits (except spike number per plant) were more significant in Tartous compare to both Homs and Al-Swaida.
An anatomical screening of white jute accessions for fibre content
Authors: Miah Arju , Hossain A.K.M. Shahadat , Saha Nihar Ranjan , Ali Md. Younus , Alam Md. Jahangir , Hasanuzzaman Md.
Published: August 2020

The present study was conducted to evaluate the performance of 24 advanced lines of white jute and four check varieties ( CVL-1, CC-45, BJRI Deshi Pat-7 & BJRI Deshi Pat-8) for screening out high yielding and better quality fibre through an anatomical approach at JAES, Manikganj. The experiment was conducted in randomly complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. The cultivars revealed significant differences among them for all the characters with range of variability. The highest bark thickness (2.32 mm) was noticed by the accession C-5036 which performed significantly better than the two checks and lowest was recorded by C-5126 (1.07 mm). The variety BJRI Deshi Pat-8 observed significantly the highest number of pyramid (54.13) whereas the lowest was recorded by the varieties BJRI Deshi Pat-7 (28.23). The accession C-5117 showed significantly the highest number of layer (10.29) whereas the variety, BJRI Deshi Pat-7 showed significantly lowest number of layer (6.32). The accession C-2305(92.37) and C-12221 (91.19) significantly showed top two number of fibre bundle, however, the lowest number of fibre bundle was recorded by BJC-5105(42.79). The largest area of pyramid was observed by the accession C-5036 (46.85 sq. mm) whereas the lowest was showed by BJC-5105 (14.50 sq. mm). The differences between Phenotypic Coefficient of Variation (PCV) and Genotypic Coefficient of Variation (GCV) were little for all the characters indicating these characters were less influenced by the environment. Heritability and genetic advance (GA) were high for number of pyramid, number of fibre, bundle and Area of pyramid (sq.mm). Three accessions(C-12221, C-2305, C-5036) are showed the best performance than other accession on our screening program. These accessions are included in cluster V among the five clusters which exhibit the highest performance in all parameter except number of pyramid and may be used in further hybridization of jute.
The Effect of Thermal Radiation and Variable Viscosity Parameters on a Fluid Flow Down Along an Inclined Plane With Free Surface
Authors: Usman Mustapha M.A. , Onitilo Sefiu S.A. , Moshood Titilope S.T.
Published: August 2020

This paper investigates the effects of thermal radiation and variable viscosity flow down along an inclined plane with boundary conditions at free surface. The major problem includes internal heat generation, increase or decrease in temperature, and other thermo physical properties. The thermo physical properties include Grashf number, Nusselt number, Viscosity and Solar radiation parameter. The problems created have not been examined. Thus, this work examined the effect of temperature and velocity profiles on the various values of coefficient of viscosity, also the effects of solar radiation parameter on the major property of the fluid flow down along an inclined plane.The partial differential equations for the problem are continuity, momentum and energy equations. These are non- linear dimensionless equations governing the fluid flow down the inclined plane using integration method. The equations for the fluid flow, temperature and velocity of the problem are reduced to their final forms using perturbation method. Analytical expressions are employed to obtain the value of the velocity and temperature profiles in terms of parameters under the considerations in the flow field. The parameters are the major factors influencing the properties of the fluid flow down along an inclined plane.Hence, the viscosity of the fluid increases as the velocity of the fluid decreases while increase in the solar radiation parameter increases velocity of the fluid. Also the quantities of radiant energy absorbed by the fluid flow bring changes in the temperature of the fluid. Increase in Nusselt decreases the velocity of the fluid. Grashof number increases while the temperature of the fluid also decreases.In conclusion, viscosity of the fluid decreases with an increase in temperature due to cohesion and molecular momentum exchange between fluid layer and the parameters are found to have a significant effect over the velocity and temperature profiles of the fluid flow down an inclined plane at free surface. It will also useful for the industries in the production of the various fluids (liquid or gas) such as vegetable oil, palm oil and steam generation along an inclined plane and so on.
Deterministic Extensional Viscosity and Cracking Index of Polypropylene-Modified-Asphalt Binder
Authors: Al-Hadidy Abdul-Rahim Ibrahim , Al-Kazzaz Zeena Ahmed , Mohammed Ali Ahmed A.
Published: August 2020

The extensional viscosity and cracking prospectus of polypropylene modified asphalt cement (PPMAC) was explored. Forty/fifty penetration class asphalt cement with five-contents of polypropylene polymer were chosen. Conventional traits such as: Standard penetration, standard softening point, ductility, utter viscosity, elasticity moduli, penetration prospectus, ageing, cracking prospectus, homogeneity, and extensional viscosity were performed on PPMAC. The PPMAC shows better viscosity, elasticity, enduringness and lower cracking properties at cold regions.
Trend Analysis of Hydrological Drought for Selected Rivers in Iraq
Authors: Hasan Ihsan F. , Saeed Younis N.
Published: August 2020

The surface water in study area supports a range of uses such as water supply, irrigation and hydropower generation. Therefore, the assessment and analysis of the hydrological drought are important in the planning and management of the water resources. In this paper, hydrological drought was assessed using stream-flow drought index (SDI) based on observed mean monthly stream-flow data collected from three selected gauging stations at Greater Zab River, Lesser Zab River and Khazir River located in the North-Eastern region of Iraq. Trend analysis of the hydrological drought was investigated using Mann-Kendall non-parametric method to evaluate the significance of trends and Sen's slope method to determine the magnitude of the slope of trends for 47 years during the period 1965-2011. According to the SDI 3, 6 and 12-month time scales, the recorded drought was severe, and M-K method showed that the decreasing trends in the SDI values were statistically significant at α=0.05 mostly in the Greater Zab River and Lesser Zab River basins, increasing trend in SDI values is insignificant. This indicates that the hydrological drought is increasing over time at the study area.
An Estimated Correlation between California Bearing Ratio (CBR) with some Soil Parameters of Gypseous Silty Sandy Soils
Authors: Abdulnabi Taha Yaseen , Abdulrazzaq Zena Ghazi
Published: August 2020

California Bearing Ratio (CBR) value represents the main soil characteristic factor for paving design of flexible pavements & paving of airport sites. It should be used to determine subgrade modulus of crust soil layer, by using certain correlations. It is a very important engineering parameter for soil condition for design of subgrade of flexible roads. CBR values of soil may be affected by other parameters, like maximum dry density (MDD) & optimum moisture content (OMC), soil types, (coarse material of gravel and sand content), etc. for un-soaked condition of samples. Evaluation of CBR in direct test is a time waste process. This case study was conducted to find out the relationship between CBR values with MDD, OMC, standard penetration test (SPT) and coarse material content of some soil samples collected from the investigated project during 2011 with approximate area about (30) Km2, with Latitude (32.319810o -32.412226o) and Longitude (44.144141o - 44.243775o). A statistical method was used for estimating the relationship between the CBR and MDD, OMC, standard penetration test (SPT) and coarse material content of the soil desiring to obtain a relationship and a formula combining the previous two variables. A reasonable relationship represented by first degree formula was obtained. On the other hand, the time and efforts will be minimized in estimation of CBR instead of the used processing to determine the soil parameter.
Comparative Study between Silica Fume and Nano Silica Fume in Improving the Shear Strength and Collapsibility of Highly Gypseous Soil
Authors: Al-Obaidi Ahmed A. H. , Al-Mukhtar Marwah T. , Al-Dikhil Omar M. , Hannona Saeed Q.
Published: August 2020

Soils with highly gypsum content signify known as soils that exhibit collapsibility and sudden failure when being submerged to wetting. Many of the constructions built on this soil showed cracked and/or collapsed at some parts as these soils immersed or leached with water. The utilization of extremely fine materials, for example, Microscale or Nanoscale, is generally utilized these days. This research compared the use of Silica fume (SF) (micro material) and Nano Silica fume (NSF) (Nanomaterial) to explore the capability of these very fine materials to mend the shear strength and collapsibility properties of highly gypseous soils. The soil as Poorly Graded Sand (SP) was used, with a gypsum amount equal to 62%. A succession of direct shear tests and double odometer tests were carried on dry and submarined specimens of soil at various percentages of SF and NSF. The obtained results indicate that mixing the highly gypseous soils with SF or NSF improved the engineering properties of these soils, especially for the wet condition. The average increment in apparent cohesion when adding SF (5-20) percentage varies between (140-310) % in dry soil and (20-40) % in soaked soil. Same results obtained when mixing the gypseous soils with (1-5) % of NSF. Also, the Nanomaterial provided an improvement of the friction angle in dry and submerged cases respectively. Considering that, the SF gives adverse results upon the friction angle of the soil. The SF and the NSF both condensed the dangers of gypseous soil collapsibility. Consequently, the use of NSF can be assertively suggested to improve the engineering characteristics of highly gypseous soils when compared with SF, where only mixing of 3% of NSF gives the best results.
Economic foundation of a modern family (regional aspect)
Authors: Troshkina Irina Nikolaevna
Published: August 2020

The subject of this research is family as an element of economic relations. The object is the economic foundation of a modern family in the Republic of Khakassia. The author examines the economic foundation of a modern family on the national and regional levels (based on the materials of the Republic of Khakassia). Special attention is paid to micro-enterprises, which are the backbone of economic structure of a family. Emphasis is made on promising avenues of development of family enterprises. Empirical framework of this research is comprised of the statistical data of the Russian Federal State Statistics Service (2002, 2010), Regional Federal State Statistics Service (2016, 2020), and other sources. The following conclusions were made: 1) Over the recent twenty-year period, national economy has undergone transformation in the structure of small and medium sized enterprises: the portion of small and medium businesses was reduced, while the portion of micro-enterprises was increased; the lowest structure of self-employed is established. This would allow solving the economic problems of a full, extended family, and society. 2) Regional specificity of the research manifests in the context of economic vector of a family – the upcoming five years mark preservation of the portion of medium and decrease of small and micro-enterprises. In the nearest future, the promising vectors in development of family enterprises in the Republic of Khakassia would become manufacturing and processing of products, as well as rendering information and tourism services. The author’s special contribution consists in covering the problems of development of the family types of economic structure of the society. The scientific novelty lies in examination of the regional component.
The problem of moral liberation of personality in the philosophy of Russian populism
Authors: Viazinkin Aleksei
Published: August 2020

The subject of this research is the problem of moral liberation of personality in ideological heritage of Russian Populism. In the social philosophy of Russian populism this problem is an integral part of the theory of holistic liberation of personality (moral, socioeconomic, political). Emphasis is made on the concept of “rational egoism” and principle of oneness of human nature (unity of material and moral) of N. G. Chernyshevsky; significance of subjective method in social sciences in formation of anthropological (“moral”) ideal of P. L. Lavrov; as well as theory of solidary relations as the key concepts of ethicism of social philosophy of Russian Populism. The scientific novelty consists in examination of the problem of moral liberation in the context of theory of holistic liberation of personality, developed by the Russian populists on the basis of socio-philosophical ideas of Enlightenment. The problem of autonomous (sovereign) personality in the social philosophy of Russian populism is viewed in the context of “liberation of personality”, with emphasis on the anthropological ideal of “moral personality”. Advancing the theory of “rational egoism”, N. G. Chernyshevsky came to the conclusion that autonomy of personality is achieved due to social solidarity. P. L. Lavrov, having continued the inner logics of populist thought on the development of solidary relations in the society, basically neglected the autonomy of personality. An attempt to solve the problem of correlation between moral freedom and moral demand, applicable to the ideal personality, led to formation of the fundamentals of solidarism within the philosophy of Russian populism.
Computed tomography perfusion imaging after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage can detect cerebral vasospasm and predict delayed cerebral ischemia after endovascular treatment
Authors: Omoto Koji , Nakagawa Ichiro , Nishimura Fumihiko , Yamada Shuichi , Motoyama Yasushi , Nakase Hiroyuki
Published: August 2020

Background:

Endovascular treatment (ET) can improve angiographic cerebral vasospasm (CV) after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, but was unrelated to clinical outcomes in previous analyses. Appropriate detection of CV and precise indications for ET are required. This study investigated whether changes in computed tomography perfusion (CTP) parameter can determine indications for ET in CV and predict its effectiveness.

Methods:

Participants comprised 140 patients who underwent neck clipping or coil embolization. CTP was performed a week after aneurysmal treatment or when clinical deterioration had occurred. Patients were divided into ET and non-ET groups by propensity score matching. In addition, the ET group was divided into subgroups with and without new cerebral infarction (CI). All CTP images in the three groups were retrospectively investigated qualitatively and quantitatively. CI was diagnosed from CT at 3 months postoperatively.

Results:

Of the 121 patients examined, 15 patients (11%) needed ET. In qualitative analysis, all ET group patients displayed extension of time-to-peak (TTP) at the region of vasospastic change, regardless of the presence of CI. Quantitative analysis showed significant decreases in cerebral blood volume (P< 0.01), cerebral blood flow (CBF) (P< 0.001), and extension in TTP (P< 0.01) in the ET group compared with the non-ET group. A significant decrease in CBF (P< 0.001) and extension in mean transit time (P< 0.001) was seen in the ET with CI subgroup compared with the ET without CI subgroup.

Conclusion:

CTP in the vasospastic period may be an indication for ET and predict the effectiveness of ET for CV to improve clinical outcomes.
All that glitters is not gold: A spinal epidural empyema following epidural steroid injection
Authors: Brunasso Lara , Basile Luigi , Gerardo Iacopino Domenico , Gulì Carlo , Graziano Francesca , Pino Maria Angela , Nicoletti Giovanni Federico , Tumbiolo Silvana , Maugeri Rosario
Published: August 2020

Background:

Therapeutic epidural spinal injections (ESIs) of steroids are one of the most common nonsurgical management modalities employed for alleviating pain due to chronic persistent lumbar spinal disease. However, it is well documented that they have significant risks and complications without any long-term efficacy. ESI may result in epidural empyema which may be difficult to diagnose with delays resulting in significant permanent neurological sequelae.

Case Description:

A 45-year-old female presented with a lumbar spinal epidural empyema after receiving ESI for low back and right leg pain due to a lumbar disc herniation. Laboratory studies showed elevations of multiple inflammatory markers, and the MR documented a significant lumbar epidural empyema contributing to significant thecal sac compression. Clinically, the patient had an acute cauda equina syndrome warranting emergency surgery consisting of a laminectomy for debridement/decompression followed by long-term antibiotic treatment.

Conclusion:

Epidural empyema is a major potential complication of lumbar ESI. Multiple markedly elevated inflammatory markers (WBC, ESR, CRP, and procalcitonin) and MRI evidence of an epidural empyema necessitates emergent surgical intervention to limit morbidity, neurological sequelae, and mortality.
Pharmacognostical And Pharmacological Activity of Punica Granatum (Pomegranate): An Overview
Authors: Anjali  , Ashish  , Dixit Praveen K  , Sahoo Jagannath
Published: August 2020

Punica granatum (PG) Linn (Family Punicaceae) is also known as pomegranate in English and commonly known as Anar in Hindi, it is found in the nearby region of Iran and very often found in the Himalayas and northern region of India and also cultivated since the ancient times, all over the region of Africa, Europe, and Asia. The various parts of pomegranate plants like seeds, leaf, root, and rind, in the traditional medicine system, used to treat multiple disease ailments such as wound healing, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, decreases cancer risks, anti-arthritic, anti-proliferative and many more diseases.Punica granatum Linn. f. has an excellent level of pharmacological action, which very important according to the medicinal point of view. An enormous variety of phytochemicals such as alkaloids, flavonoids, saponin, carbohydrates, steroids, triterpenoids, carotenoids, amino acids, tannins, phenolics, and coumarins. This plant (PG) is very rich in phenolic compounds, due to the presence of such a wide variety of phytoconstituents. The whole plant was extensively used during the holistic medicine system in the treatment of the number of disease treatment.This review mainly focused on the large variety of essential pharmacognostic and pharmacological profile that is necessary to exhibit the crucial therapeutic activity and phytopharmacological properties of different parts of Punica granatum.
Phytochemicals Analysis and Antimicrobial activity of leaf and stem of Ipomoea staphylina Roem. & Schult
Authors: Niranjan M H  , Prabhurajeshwar
Published: August 2020

Ipomoea staphylina Roem. & Schult.A plant belonging to Convolvulaceae is commonly found on hedges and bushes in the forests and wastelands. It is a perennial, woody and glabrous shrub with pink flowers. Traditionally Ipomoea staphylina is used for respiratory disorders. Traditionally genus Ipomoea is used as purgative, dyspepsia, anthelmintic, bronchitis. Medicinal plants are the primary sources of medicines in Ayurvedha, Siddha, and Folk medicine systems. In India, about 95% of all modern drugs are derived from medicinal plants and very likely most of these medicines are used by people to cure many ailments. The Ayurvedic literature Sarangdhar Samhita" highlighted the concept of polyherbalism to achieve greater therapeutic efficacy. The active phytochemical constituents of individual plants are insufficient to meet the desirable therapeutic effects.When combining the multiple herbs in a particular ratio, it will give a better therapeutic effect and reduce the toxicity. Most of them are active even at a low dose and safe at a high dose. Thus they have superior risk to benefit ratio. Based on this the present study deals with physicochemical, phytochemical studies such as and biochemical estimation of medicinal plant of a combined mixture of polyherbal Ipomoea staphylina., also study evaluates the ethanol and methanol extracts of leaf and stem for their preliminary phytochemical analysis, antibacterial and antifungal activity. In the study of the phytochemical analysis reveals the presence of carbohydrate, protein, flavonoids, glycosides, alkaloids. The Ipomoea staphylina of ethanolic leaf and stem extract showed potent antimicrobial activity in all the tested concentrations against E.coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis and Aspergillus niger.Ipomoea staphylina could be exploited as a valuable source of antibacterial agent enriching with known antimicrobial compounds. Further studies needed for future drug development to treat various infectious diseases by microbes.
Relation of Body mass index to Heart rate variability in female medical students
Authors: Adlin. K. Kazia  , Sangeetha A  , Mahammad Rafi V  , Prem Kumar S  , Vishnuprasaath S  , Vijayalakshmi B
Published: August 2020

Heart rate variability (HRV) is a simple non-invasive, sensitive measure to evaluate autonomic system activity. Sympathovagal imbalance can explain increased incidence of sudden cardiac deaths associated with increased Body Mass Index (BMI). Understanding the mechanism that connects obesity and autonomic nervous system (ANS) functions is important because increasing obesity prevalence documented among men and women of all ages. The aim of the study is to assess the relationship of body mass index to heart rate variability in young females. In this study, 90 healthy female students, aged between 17-22 years were included. After calculating the BMI, subjects were divided into three groups. HRV was recorded for 5 min using INCO-NIVIQURE DIGITAL ACQUISITION SYSTEM VER.52.0. Low frequency (LF) component, high frequency (HF) component and LF:HF ratio were recorded and the relation between BMI, HF, LF and LF:HF ratio were analysed using ANOVA test. In this study, LF:HF ratio in overweight females was found to be high and parasympathetic was decrease when compared to normal weight and underweight females. Raised BMI is associated with reduced HRV, which correlates with decreased parasympathetic activity and sympathovagal imbalance, thus increases the chances of cardiac autonomic dysfunction and eventually leading to cardiovascular disease in overweight female.
Trans-arterial chemoembolization (TACE) in treatment of non-resectable hepatocellular carcinoma: comparative study between conventional TACE and drug eluting bead TACE
Authors: Amgad M.Elsheikh  , Mohamed I.Teama  , Afify F. Afify  , Mohamed H.Abowarda  , Hosam N.Almassry
Published: August 2020

To compare tumour response and complications of conventional TACE with lipidol versus DEB-TACE in the treatment of non-resectable HCC.Prospective non randomized comparative clinical trial was performed for patients receiving TACE at interventional radiology unit in Radiodiagnosis department in Zagazig university hospitals. Forty patients were included in this study, 16 patients were treated with drug eluting beads TACE and 24 patients were treated with conventional TACE.Follow up triphasic CT was performed 1 month after the procedure, we found that complete response was 6 cases (25 %) in c TACE group, and 4 cases (25%) in drug eluting bead TACE group, Partial response was achieved in 11 cases (45.8%) in c TACE group, and in 8 cases (50 %) in DEBs-TACE group, Cases with stable disease were 5 cases (20.8%) in c TACE group, and it was 3 cases (18.7%) in DEBs-TACE group, progressive disease is noted in two cases (8.3 %) in c TACE group, and one case (6.2 %) in drug eluting TACE group. Complications were as follow: 18 cases (75%) with abdominal pain in c TACE group, and 6 cases (37.5%) with abdominal pain in DEBs-TACE group, Nausea and vomiting were noted in 13 cases (54.17%) in c TACE group and in 3 cases (18.75%)in DEBs TACE group, Alopecia was noted in 8 cases (33.3 %) in c TACE group and in one case (6.25%) in DEBs TACE group.There were no significant differences between two groups regarding tumour response after 1 month. Almost all complications were significantly lower in DEBs-TACE group than in c TACE group, especially with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and alopecia. Abbreviations: c TACE: conventional trans-arterial chemoembolization, DEB TACE: drug eluting beads trans-arterial chemoembolization, HCC: hepatocellular carcinoma, CR: complete response, PR: partial response, SD: stable disease, PD: progressive disease.
Leech therapy (Jalaukavacharana) - A gift of ayurveda for treatment of medico-surgical diseases
Authors: Saxena Varsha  , Srivastava Niraj  , Kumar Pradeep
Published: August 2020

The first description of Jalaukavacharana (leech therapy) is available in Sushruta Samhita written in 800 B.C. Recently, many pieces of research have proved that leech saliva has a variety of bioactive compounds including anti-thrombin (Hirudin, bufrudin), antiplatelet (calin), factor Xa inhibitors, antibacterial and other property. The main objective of the present article is to explore the procedures of leech therapy and research works done over a few decades on the application of leech therapy in different medico-surgical diseases. The procedure of leech therapy is documented from authors' observations and information, and its application in different diseases is gathered from various published works of the last ten years. Many clinical pieces of research show that leech therapy is beneficial in various medico-surgical diseases. A total of eight publications were included in the final selection after systematic analysis. Leech therapy or Jalaukavacharan is an ancient Ayurvedic bloodletting technique that has the great potential to manage many inflammatory, ischemic, and infectious diseases. Leech’s saliva contains many biologically and pharmacologically active compounds that exert anticoagulant, antiplatelet, anti-inflammatory, and anti-edema effects in the host's body. Arthritis, venous congestion, vascular diseases, abscess, ischemic heart disease, etc. can be successfully managed by leech therapy.
Satisfacción laboral y productividad en docentes de la Facultad de Enfermería de la UNCP. Huancayo, 2016
Authors: Pérez Gutarra Guillermina Delia , Scarsi Maratuech Rossana Mirtha , Merino Lozano Alicia Lourdes , Habich Scarsi Bruno
Published: August 2020

Un tema de gran interés para los investigadores en gestión es la relación entre la satisfacción y productividad. La pregunta habitual es si los trabajadores satisfechos son más productivos que los insatisfechos, se entiende que la productividad es un indicador de la eficiencia y competitividad de la institución. El objetivo general de la presente investigación es: Determinar la relación de la satisfacción laboral y la productividad de docentes de la Facultad de Enfermería de la UNCP. La muestra fue 26 docentes de la Facultad de Enfermería a quienes se les aplicó el cuestionario de satisfacción laboral y el cuestionario de productividad. Siendo las conclusiones: Los docentes de la Facultad de Enfermería, en su mayoría (38 %), tienen un nivel medio de satisfacción laboral, y el 30 % tienen un nivel bajo de satisfacción frente al 30 % que tiene un nivel alto de satisfacción laboral. La productividad en investigación de los docentes de la Facultad de Enfermería es bajo; si bien se realiza investigaciones anualmente, la debilidad está en la publicación de los mismos en revistas indexadas o de prestigio, siendo escasa o nula la publicación en muchos casos. Se ha comprobado que no existe relación entre la satisfacción laboral de los docentes y la baja productividad que tienen, independientemente del nivel de satisfacción la mayoría tienen baja productividad.
La intervención del trabajo social en las instituciones educativas de la región Junín
Authors: Fabián Arias Vda. de Rivera Eugenia , Vilcas Baldeón Luz María , Vilcapoma Flores Nina Noris , Matos Maldonado Nidia Gladys
Published: August 2020

El objetivo fue caracterizar la intervención del trabajo social en las instituciones educativas de la región Junín. El tipo de investigación es básico, del nivel descriptivo y de diseño no experimental, transaccional, descriptivo. Las unidades de análisis fueron trabajadoras sociales que laboran en las instituciones educativas estatales y privadas de la región Junín; la población fue de 15 trabajadoras sociales, la muestra fue la misma que la población. El instrumento fue el cuestionario validado con el coeficiente de concordancia de V de Aiken, en donde todos los indicadores del instrumento de medición presentan validez de 0.72 a 0.99 lo que indica validez de contenido y la técnica fue la encuesta.

Los resultados revelaron que, el 79 % de las trabajadoras sociales manifestaron que el objeto de intervención en las instituciones educativas de la región Junín son los problemas y/o necesidades sociales de los estudiantes; el objetivo de intervención es la formación integral de los estudiantes. El 79 % considera que las funciones más frecuentes son la asistencial (atención inmediata y otros) y administrativa. El 100 % declaró que las formas de intervención más predominante son los grupales e individuales; además, el 80 % consideró que el proceso de intervención es el diagnóstico, planificación, ejecución y evaluación de actividades. Se concluye que el trabajo social es predominantemente administrativo, asistencial y de educación social.
Implementasi Logika Fuzzy pada Kekuatan Sinyal yang Diterima Antena Viasat X-Band
Authors: Hidayat Afif Nuur , Fatkhurrozi Bagus , Nawawi Ibrahim
Published: August 2020

The data that the antenna receives during satellite data acquisition has a signal strength that is affected by the antenna's movement at an elevation and azimuth angle. Every change in the two angles causes the signal strength received by the antenna to change. Signal strength calculation is important to be able to ensure satellite data is received well. Fuzzy Mamdani's logic as a method that can be used to calculate uncertain variables will be implemented in the calculation of the signal strength received by the Viasat X-Band antenna when the acquisition process of Aqua satellite data takes place. The results of the calculation of fuzzy mamdani logic by testing 6 signal strength data obtained from the Aqua satellite track analysis owned by LAPAN are shown in the percentage of errors, among others: DOY 197 of 1.33%; DOY 213 by 2.89%; DOY 259 of 1.93%; DOY 304 of 1.18%; DOY 320 by 4.73%; and DOY 357 of 2.27% and the average error (overall) of the entire data tested was 2.39%. This shows that the mamdani fuzzy logic is suitable for use in calculating the signal strength received by the Viasat X-Band antenna.
Polyvagal and Global Cytokine Theory of Safety and Threat Covid-19 – Plan B
Authors: Hanscom David , Clawson David Roger , Porges Stephen W. , Bunnage Ray , Aria Les , Lederman Steve , Taylor James , Carter C. Sue
Published: August 2020

We are presenting this document to medical providers as a systematic approach to improve outcomes of patients with COVID-19. The following variables are considered: Autonomic nervous system viewed from the perspective of the Polyvagal Theory; Timing of interventions in terms of phase of the body’s defense (Fight, Flight, Freeze, Faint); The nervous system considered the context of a “One System” perspective; Protein/Enzyme function; Immune system; Cytokine load - activity, inflammation and metabolic response; Viral load; Angiotensin 2 load.The ARDS and multi-system organ failure of the COVID-19 is a complex problem. This approach acknowledges the complexity and presents a structure where the variables are systematically addressed.1. The common risk factors for death are associated with baseline elevations of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Measures can be taken to lower them before being exposed to the virus–Plan A.2. Strategies to optimize the body’s defenses should be assessed and optimized. These include nutrition, vitamins, and trace elements, sleep, exercise, and minimizing threat.3. The body’s own resources are utilized through recruiting the autonomic nervous system to counteract elevated pro-inflammatory cytokines. The interventions are implemented in the context of what stage of defense the body is in–fight, flight, freeze, or faint.4. Progressive pharmacological interventions are considered with the early interventions being those with minimal risk.We are asking the following:This approach is viewed as the foundation for clinical interventions. They should be implemented in a systematic and stepwise manner.Most of the treatments are already medically proven with minimal or no risk.All basic treatments are in place before more aggressive interventions are implemented.That this process be considered a framework to test clinical protocols and novel therapies. Much work needs to be done regarding dosing and timing.We are particularly interested in the potential of the following interventions, which do need to be looked at in a protocol.o Allowing ketosis in the Mid and Late Phases of the illness.o Considering the use of ketone bodies instead of glucose for fuel in Mid and Late Phases of illness.o Eliminating glucocorticosteroids in the Early and Mid-Phases the use of steroids.o Utilizing the anti-inflammatory cholinergic nervous system (vagal stimulation, nicotine patches, etc.).o Closer monitoring of IL-6 to in real time deliver the most appropriate interventions.
Time to Move from Vertical to Horizontal Approach in our COVID-19 Response in Nigeria
Authors: Ilesanmi Olayinka , Afolabi Aanuoluwapo
Published: August 2020

The novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has adversely affected the already weak health system in Nigeria. The choice of whether to use vertical or integrated approach in solving health problems is determined by the peculiarity of the challenges. Vertical programs imply a variety of specific interventions that have not been fully integrated into the health system. The COVID-19 response in Nigeria still operates almost a vertical approach which is headed by the Federal Government through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Vertical healthcare programs address health problems through the application of specific measure(s). However, vertical approach alone has proved insufficient in the containment and control of COVID-19. The health system with the integrated services option is required in the proper management of COVID-19. The development of strategies by policymakers is required in the integration of COVID-19 response into the national health system.
PROXIMATE ANALYSIS OF FIVE COWPEA [(Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.)] LINES AS FEED RESOURCES FOR RUMINANT PRODUCTION IN BURKINA FASO
Authors: Antoine Barro , Benoit Joseph Batieno Téyouré , Bougouma Neya James , Korotoumou Palé , Tignégré Jean Baptiste , Adama Kaboré , Mahamadou Sawadogo
Published: August 2020

The main food resource for ruminant production in Burkina Faso is natural grazing, which cannot sustain ruminant production all year round. Therefore, it is necessary to incorporate cultivated forages including crop residues such as fodder whose nutritional values must be verified before they are used in ruminant feed. To this end, samples of the fodder of five cowpea lines [(Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.)] created at the Saria station were analysed to determine their nutritional values using existing standard techniques. Obtained results revealed dry matter (DM) contents ranging from 91.12 to 91.50%, organic matter (OM) from 83.05 to 90.20%, crude protein (CP) from 13.98% to 17.47 and crude fiber (CB) from 26.45% to 31.85%. Lines BC3F10P34-3 and KVx745-11P contained the highest total nitrogen content and low average crude fiber values. Therefore, these two cowpea lines could be exploited in an appropriate feeding strategy for rural ruminant production.
SMALLHOLDER FARMERS' ATTITUDE TOWARD QUALITY SEED OF IMPROVED COMMON BEAN VARIETIES IN TANZANIA
Authors: Kidudu Joshua S. , Mwaseba Dismas L. , Nchimbi-Msolla Susan
Published: August 2020

The importance of quality seed of improved varieties is well recognized and widely documented. However, smallholder farmers’ demand for quality seed of improved varieties has remained low for years. Previous studies have broadly identified technological, economic, institutional and human specific factors as major determinants of adoption.  However, these studies tended to pay little attention on the influence of smallholder farmers’ attitude on decision to use quality seed of improved common bean varieties.   Therefore, using cross-sectional research design, a survey was conducted in major regions producing common beans to determine smallholder farmers’ attitude towards quality seed of improved common bean varieties.  Generally, smallholder farmers considered quality seed of improved common bean varieties to be beneficial (2.0616). However, they had moderate positive attitude towards qualities (1.4705) and accessibility (1.4598) of quality seed of improved common bean varieties. Nevertheless, they had very weak positive attitude toward availability (0.3068), promotion (0.3432) and marketability (0.3326) of their produce. Furthermore, findings indicated that benefits, qualities and marketability significantly influenced their attitude.  These findings suggest that efforts to promote quality seed use have to concentrate on ensuring quality of claimed to be quality seeds and market outlets for produce from quality seed of improved common bean varieties.