bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Early-maturing varieties of open-ground tomato of domestic breeding in the conditions of the Tersko-Sulak subprovincion of Dagestan
Authors: Akhmedova P. M.
Published: June 2023

Relevance. Dagestan is a zone of prosperous agriculture, distinguished by the abundance of heat, sun and irrigation in the plain zone. Tomatoes occupy a special place among vegetable crops in the world, including in the Republic of Dagestan. Determinant varieties are now the most common in the production of tomatoes, especially in the open ground. The main areas of specialized cultivation of tomatoes in the open ground are concentrated in the Kizlyar and Derbent districts of plain Dagestan. In these areas, there are high average daily temperatures for the formation and ripening of tomato fruits in excess, which is favorably reflected in the overall productivity of the bushes. Whereas in the foothills of Dagestan, insufficient heat resources do not allow growing tomato varieties with a long growing season. In the foothill part of the republic there is a large labor-resource potential, vegetable growing, as a labor-intensive type of agribusiness, acts as a sphere of employment for a significant part of the rural population. The demand for tomato varieties with a short growing season in this part of the republic is great.

Methods. The research was carried out on the basis of the Tersko Sulak subprovincion of the FGBNU of the FANC RD of the Kizlyar district. The soil of the experimental site is alluvial-meadow, medium-saline, medium loamy in mechanical composition. Agrotechnics is generally accepted in the Republic of Dagestan for tomato culture.

Results. The method for the study was the new semi-stamp cultivars of FGBNU FNCO (VNIISSOK) selection: Fakel (counter), Blagodatny, Viking, Voskhod VNIISSOKa, Magnat, Severyanka, Sodruzhestvo, Perst, Patrice. According to the maturation dates, the samples were divided into three groups: very early – Severyanka, Blagodatny, Magnat, Voskhod VNIISSOK (97-100 days); early – Patrice, Viking, Perst (102-105 days); middle-early – Sodruzhestvo, Fakel (111-114 days). According to the type of bush, we have identified 5 ordinary and semi-lamb samples with a height of no more than 78 cm. Two samples had a height of 50-53 cm (Patrice, Perst) and an average fetal weight of 72 and 60 g. Three samples had a height of 70, 71, 72 cm (Voskhod VNIISSOKa, Blagodatny, Sodruzhestvo) and an average fetal weight of 107, 110, 130 g. According to the output of gross output, the best indicators were of the following varieties: Blagodatny – 86.3; Voskhod VNIISSOKa – 82.7; Sodruzhestvo – 77.6 t/ha; Patrice – 68.2 t/ha. The following grades had  a high yield of marketable products: Voskhod VNIISSOKa, Patrice – 92%; Blagodatny – 91%; Perst – 90%. The varieties also have a relatively high dry matter index of 5.3-6.4%.
Efficiency of distributed application of nitrogen on onion (Allium cepa L.) cultivated as an annual crop
Authors: Irkov I. I. , Uspenskaya O. N. , Bernaz N. I.
Published: June 2023

Relevance. Onions in Russia in 2021: Cultivation area – 56.3 thousand hectares; Productivity – 28.6 t/ha; Production – 1608.6 thousand tons; Import from the volume of consumption – 10.7%. Modern varieties and hybrids and plant protection products make it possible to obtain high yields in the conditions of the Non-chernozem zone. The aim of the research is to optimize the parameters and terms of technological operations for the cultivation of onion in an annual crop on alluvial meadow soils of the Non-Chernozem Zone.

Materials and methods. The nutrition system of onion plants was tested through distributed nitrogen application during the growing season: Option 1 – (N160P160K160) presowing – (Ca40N10 + K40N20 + K40N20) during the growing season; Option 2 – (N110P110K110) presowing + (Ca40N20 + K40N40 + K40N40) during the growing season. Experience in the use of the microbiological preparation Bisolbi-Plant (Bacillus pumilis) BIS88 together with the 1% humic preparation "Rostok" at a rate of one liter per hectare each to stimulate active growth.

Results. At the end of the growing season in the second variant of the nitrogen experiment, the growing season was extended by 7-10 days. The excess yield under the second option for 2021-22 years of research amounted to more than 20.0 t/ha and is significant. The difference in the options for applying the Bisolbi-Plant preparation in 2.8 t/ha with HCP05 – 8.2 t/ha was not significant. The advantage of the variant with the biological preparation is higher plant density by 71.0 thousand units/ha and the absence of signs of bacteriosis. Thus, the distributed application of nitrogen (N110P110K110) presowing + (Ca40N20 + K40N40 + K40N40) during the growing season with irrigation water was significantly more effective than (N160P160K160) presowing + (Ca40N20 + K40N20 + K40N20) during the growing season. There was a tendency to increase the yield and quality of products with the double application of Bisolbi-Plant (BIS88) at a rate of (1.0 + 1.0) l/ha.
The influence of the use of biological preparations on the formation of quality indicators of spring wheat grain
Authors: Nechaeva A. V. , Zharkova S. V.
Published: June 2023

Relevance. For a more complete realization of the biological potential inherent in the culture and directly in each variety, in the agrotechnology used, separate elements are used that contribute to more effective plant development. This should include the use of biological preparations that are not only able to stimulate and regulate the growth and development of plants, but are also safe for the environment. In this regard, the research results presented in this paper are relevant and timely.

Materials and methods. In our study, we studied the effect of pre-sowing treatment of spring wheat seeds and its (processing) aftereffect on grain quality indicators and seed sowing properties. The early-ripening variety of spring soft wheat Iren was taken as an object of research. The subject of the study is biological preparations, their effect and aftereffect during pre–sowing seed treatment on the formation of grain and the quality of the seed material of the crop.

Results. Studies have revealed differences in the intensity of the effect of presowing seed treatment with biological preparations and the aftereffect of treatment on the quality indicators of spring wheat grain. The aftereffect of the drugs increased the protein content in the grain. The maximum protein content in the experiment was obtained in variant 2 (the preparation was obtained by the method of VAG based on pine needles (HS 22)) – 17.0%.

The gluten content in the grain in variants of experiments 2 and 3 was formed above 32%, which corresponds to the 1st class. The maximum gluten content in the grain was obtained in variant 2 (HS 22) – 41.8% in experiment 3 (aftereffect). The vitreous content of the grain in all variants of experiments 2 and 3 is higher than 60%, which makes it possible to classify the grain to the 1st class. A higher level of grain nature was obtained on variants with the aftereffect of drugs. Grain on the variants of experiment 3: control, 3 (LP 4), 8 (Cytohumate), 9 (Lignohumate) with grain in kind above 750 g should be attributed to the 1st class.
Structural features of forest phytocoenosis formed on rock plants after a fire
Authors:   Saint-Petersburg State Forestry University named after S.M. Kirov, Gryazkin A.V. , Gavrilova O.I. ,   Petrozavodsk State University, Cheng Tong ,   Saint-Petersburg State Forestry University named after S.M. Kirov, Semenova E.I. ,   Saint-Petersburg State Forestry University named after S.M. Kirov
Published: June 2023

It has been established that, depending on the forest-forming species and growing conditions, the restoration of the forest ecosystem in the burnt area is extended for a long period. A feature of the formation of a full-fledged forest phytocenosis after the forest fire is the delayed accumulation of organic matter. This is also connected with the time-delayed development of all components of the forest. Under these conditions, 15 years after the fire, young trees with a predominance of pine and birch were formed on the site of the burnt pine forest. The undergrowth of aspen, spruce and gray alder is represented by single individuals. The total amount of undergrowth of natural origin reaches 4.5 thousand trees /ha. The undergrowth with a height of more than 2 m prevails. The undergrowth includes five types of shrub species such as mountain ash, willow, juniper, honeysuckle and juneberry. The total number of understory species is 350 trees/ha. More than 21 plant species have been identified as part of the living ground cover. The occurrence of lichens, heather, polytrichum juniperus, hairy ojica, willow-tea and meandering meadow grass is more than 50 %. Lichens, heather, lingonberry and polytrichum juniperus predominate in the protective coating. The composition of the herbage is polytrichum juniperus — 32 %, lichens — 23 %, heather — 22 %, lingonberries — 15 %, others — 8 %. The purpose of the research is to identify the features of the forest ecosystem regeneration after the forest fire after the burnt lichen pine. The object of research was a 15-year-old young forest after the forest fire in the territory of the Prionezhsky forestry of the Republic of Karelia.
Renewal of Pinus brutia var. pityusa (Steven) Silba in reserved territories of Mountain Crimea
Authors:   Nikita Botanical Gardens — National Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Koba V.P. , Saltykov A.N. ,   V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University, Makarov N.A. ,   Nikita Botanical Gardens — National Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Korenkova O.O. ,   Nikita Botanical Gardens — National Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: June 2023

It has been established that undergrowth of Pinus brutia var. pityusa (Steven) Silba is unevenly distributed on the territory of the burnt areas, its density varies within 2,9…8,2 thousand units/ha, the maximum reaches 15 thousand units/ha. The landscape-coenotic zones of the dynamics of the processes of renewal of native P. pityusa forest stands have been identified. An increase in the number of undergrowth near groups and single plants, which were not eliminated during sanitary felling on burnt areas, was revealed. The possibility of growth and development of undergrowth in these areas was determined by the influence of the phytogenic field of surviving trees, which protect young plants of P. pityusa from negative environmental factors. It was determined that a relatively uniform decrease in the density of undergrowth is observed when moving from the wall of the parent stand at a distance that is a multiple of 2–3 values of its average height. The effect of a time gap in the chronology of the passage of forest fires on the age and spatial structure of P. pityusa undergrowth is presented. A general assessment of the specifics of the age structure made it possible to establish that the activation of natural regeneration and the formation of coenopopulations of P. pityusa undergrowth occur within 2–3 years after the fire. It has been established that anthropogenic interference in the natural processes of renewal of indigenous communities reduces the possibility of implementing biocenotic processes of maintaining the integrity and restoration of the forest community by species capable of sustainable existence under the prevailing conditions. A reduction in the biocenotic space of P. pityusa dominance, which determines the formation of stands of coppice origin, with a predominance of Quercus pubescens Willd. n-generation, which significantly reduces the productivity, sustainability and biological diversity of forest communities of the Cape Aya landscape reserve.
Evolutionary nonlinear chemistry of self-organizing mesophase (liquid crystal) structures of wood: from morphogenesis to regulation of carbon formation (review)
Authors:   N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics (FRC CP) of the Russian Academy of Sciences, CHEMBIO Department, Gradov O.V.
Published: June 2023

This work reconstructs the transformation stages of the mesophase (liquid crystal) wood components from their native state to the processes of coke and coal formation. The phytochemical precursors of mesophases (from lignin and polysaccharides, such as cellulose, to lipids) differing in their cell localization are considered separately. Several criteria are listed by which the similarity between the processes of mesophase formation based on the plant raw materials during carbon formation and self-organization in such systems (including the processes proceeding under the thermal pumping) is observed. The role of membrane and membrane-mimetic interfaces in regulation of the above processes is indicated. The applicability of biogeochemical redox criteria (anaerobic, subaerial, aerobic modes) in the analysis of mesophase diagenesis is considered. It is postulated that, due to the specific regulation/feedback, the above factors can lead to the spatial heterogeneity during coal formation, «autocatalytic» effects and the emergence of redox oscillations, accompanied by the localized changes in the properties of mesophases - from those supporting combustion to practically fire retardant. Based on the dependence of the main properties of the corresponding products on the processes of their production and / or formation, as well as their (geo) chemical environment (which is characteristic of supramolecular and colloidal chemistry), it is possible to formulate supramolecular and colloidal chemical approaches to the interpretation of a number of phenomena and mechanisms of the biogenic fossil mesophase formation, which requires consideration in a separate review paper.
Unraveling the Relationship between Fruit Yield and Yield Related Components in Snake Gourd Genotypes using Multivariate Analysis
Authors: Fathima A. Fahima , Pugalendhi L. , Saraswathi T. , Manivannan N. , Raveendran M.
Published: June 2023

Background: Snake gourd is a monoecious crop that prefers cross pollination. Snake gourd has a lot of potential for genetic improvement. A large variation can be produced when genetically diverse and geographically distant lines are combined. To examine the genetic diversity and connection between essential agronomic features in snake gourd, multivariate methods such as principal component analysis and cluster analysis were used. This study will use multivariate analysis to determine the genetic diversity and link between critical agronomic aspects of snake gourd. Methods: A total of sixteen genotypes and two varieties of snake gourd genotypes were subjected to boxplot, principal component analysis and cluster analysis based on eleven quantitative traits. Boxplot analysis, Principal component analysis and cluster analysis were performed using R version of 4.2.1. Result: Boxplot analysis depicted the frequency distribution of eleven quantitative traits among 18 snake gourd accessions. The overall variation was split into eleven principal components, out of which five major principal components contributed for variability of snake gourd genotypes by exhibiting 90.05 per cent of variability. The squared cosine variables inferred that the traits viz., days to first male flowering, days to first female flowering and days to first harvest contributed more for variability in the first component. The ward D2 method of hierarchical clustering cluster the 16 genotypes and 2 varieties in two clusters based on cluster sum of squares.
Assessment of Rationality in the Use of Veterinary Drugs in the Valley of Kashmir
Authors: Akhoon Zubair Ahmad , Shaheen Muzaffar , Muhee Amatul , Hussain Syed Ashaq , Makhdoomi Dil Mohammad , Pampori Zahoor Ahmad , Kamil Shoaib Ahmad
Published: June 2023

Background: The study of rationality in the use of commonly prescribed drugs especially antibiotics and anthelmintics in the Central Kashmir in a retrospective manner of two years from April, 2019 to April, 2021. Methods: A retrospective study was designed to assess rationality of drug use at 4 locations i.e. Veterinary Clinical Complex (VCC) FVSc. and A.H Shuhama SKUAST Kashmir, Intensive Cattle Development Centre (ICDC) Saloora Ganderbal (Department of Animal Husbandry, Govt. of J and K), Intensive Cattle Development Centre (ICDC) Bakura, Ganderbal (Dept. of Animal Husbandry, Govt of J and K) and Poultry Section of District Veterinary Hospital Ganderbal (Dept. of Animal Husbandry Govt. of J and K). Result: A total of 4116 cases were recorded and a total of 11132 medicines/drugs were prescribed. The average number of drugs per prescription came out to be 2.7. Out of all the drugs used 12.10 % were antimicrobials, 3.94% were anthelmintics and 83.96% were other drugs. The most commonly used antibiotics and anthelmintics came out to be Enrofloxacin (17.22%), Ceftriaxone (13.81%), Ivermectin (23.29%) and Fenbendazole (27.17%). The results revealed the therapy to be deviating from rational guidelines as per WHO (2012) set for humans. The irrational, injudicious and indiscriminate use of drugs in veterinary practice leads to the increase in the menace of drug resistance and more chances of drug residues in animal foods like meat, milk, chicken, eggs etc.Background: The study of rationality in the use of commonly prescribed drugs especially antibiotics and anthelmintics in the Central Kashmir in a retrospective manner of two years from April, 2019 to April, 2021.
Women Empowerment Impact through Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission Scheme in Dimapur District of Nagaland
Authors: Tuithung Somiyo , Sharma Amod , Singh Th. Motilal
Published: June 2023

Background: Nagaland being NRLM implementing agency and provide guidance to them nurturing till there is visible economic and social upliftment among the rural women folks were highlighted. 66.70 per cent were in high, followed by 33.30 per cent in medium category. Methods: The present research investigation was carried out during the agricultural year 2018-20 with a total of 120 respondents were selected by following purposely stratified simple random technique. Result: The impact of NSRLM among the beneficiaries in terms of marketing skills and technical skills to a great extent. The beneficiaries of NSRLM have faced various problems and challenges situations viz; lack of coordination followed by lack of knowledge.
Duroplasty for injured cervical spinal cord with uncontrolled swelling: protocol of the DISCUS randomized controlled trial
Authors: Saadoun Samira , Grassner Lukas , Belci Maurizio , Cook Jonathan , Knight Ruth , Davies Lucy , Asif Hasan , Visagan Ravindran , Gallagher Mathew , Thome Claudius , Hutchinson Peter , Zoumprouli Argyro , Wade Julia , Farrar Nicola , Papadopoulos Marios C
Published: June 2023

Background
Cervical traumatic spinal cord injury is a devastating condition. Current management (bony decompression) may be inadequate as after acute severe TSCI, the swollen spinal cord may become compressed against the surrounding tough membrane, the dura. DISCUS will test the hypothesis that, after acute, severe traumatic cervical spinal cord injury, the addition of dural decompression to bony decompression improves muscle strength in the limbs at six months, compared with bony decompression alone.
Methods
This is a prospective, phase III, multicenter, randomized controlled superiority trial. We aim to recruit 222 adults with acute, severe, traumatic cervical spinal cord injury with an American spinal injury association Impairment Scale grade A, B or C who will be randomized 1:1 to undergo bony decompression alone or bony decompression with duroplasty. Patients and outcome assessors are blinded to study arm. The primary outcome is change in the motor score at six months vs. admission; secondary outcomes assess function (grasp, walking, urinary + anal sphincters), quality of life, complications, need for further surgery and mortality, at 6 months and 12 months from randomization. A subgroup of at least 50 patients (25/arm) also has observational monitoring from the injury site using a pressure probe (intraspinal pressure, spinal cord perfusion pressure) and/or microdialysis catheter (cord metabolism: tissue glucose, lactate, pyruvate, lactate to pyruvate ratio, glutamate, glycerol; cord inflammation: tissue chemokines/cytokines). Patients are recruited from the U.K. and internationally, with UK recruitment supported by an integrated QuinteT recruitment intervention to optimize recruitment and informed consent processes. Estimated study duration is 72 months (6 months set-up, 48 months recruitment, 12 months to complete follow-up, 6 months data analysis and reporting results).
Discussion
We anticipate that the addition of duroplasty to standard of care will improve muscle strength; this has benefits for patients and carers, as well as substantial gains for health services and society including economic implications. If the addition of duroplasty to standard treatment is beneficial, it is anticipated that duroplasty will become standard of care.
Trial registration:
IRAS: 292031 (England, Wales, Northern Ireland), 296518 (Scotland); ISRCTN: 25573423; Clinicaltrials.gov Number: NCT04936620; NIHR CRN 48627.
Elucidating the genetic diversity and population structure of international Cotton germplasm using iPBS Retrotransposon Marker System
Authors: Bayrıl Binnur Yeşil , Bakhsh Allah , Nadeem Muhammad Azhar , Demirel Ufuk
Published: June 2023

Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) is an important crop throughout the world and is one of the most important industrial raw materials. It is very important to characterize the available cotton germplasm aiming to identify novel genetic and genomic resources that can be used for future cotton breeding. Keeping this in view, a total of 179 cotton genotypes were characterized with the interPrimer Binding Site (iPBS). Seven iPBS-retrotransposons primers yielded a total of 134 scoreable bands and among these totals of 134, 128 bands were polymorphic. The mean polymorphic bands per primer were 18.28, with values between 16 and 21. The mean polymorphism rate of 7 iPBS retrotransposon primers was calculated as 96.28%. The polymorphism information content (PIC) value varies between 0.31 and 0.46 with an average of 0.395. Genetic similarity was calculated using the POPGENE software and values ranged between 0.320 and 0.955. Population structure and neighbor-joining analysis divided the evaluated germplasm into two populations. The analysis of molecular variance revealed that maximum variations (96%) are due to differences within the populations. The information presented here has comprehensively demonstrated the potential of iPBS-retrotransposon markers in detecting genetic diversity and phylogenetic association analyses of cotton and resulted information will be helpful for future cotton breeding.
Evaluation of Policies to Provide Educational Equality of Opportunity in Turkiye
Authors: Yalçın Mücella Savaş , Koşar Didem
Published: June 2023

This study aimed to reveal the policies, programs and projects implemented to ensure equality of opportunity in education for economically disadvantaged students in Turkiye and how they reflect on them.This study is in qualitative research design and data were obtained through document analysis and interviews. The data sources of the research consist of top policy documents, national and international reports, documents, research results, education statistics and opinions of person working trade unions and think tanks, academics working in this field. Using the content analysis method in the analysis of the data, three themes were determined which are equality in access to education, equality in access to opportunities and equality in educational outcomes. The targets set and the practices implemented are evaluated within the scope of fighting against poverty and discussed in terms of social policies that include interventions to eliminate their economic disadvantages by aiming to break the cycle of poverty. Equality of opportunity policies in education targeting these students have been handled with a limited approach that is far from holistic. When the equal opportunity policies in education in Turkiye are examined, it has been implemented to cover all students in the education system. Therefore, it is seen that there is a need for policies to ensure justice, not equality, in the Turk education system.
Glubloc™ Reduces Postprandial Blood Glucose Surge in Healthy Individuals (A Placebo Controlled Pilot study).
Authors: Gali Chaitanya Chakravarthi , Palle Lalitha
Published: June 2023

Background
High glycaemic index (GI) foods can lead to negative health outcomes such as glucose spikes, insulin resistance, weight gain, and glucose crashes. Glubloc™ is a proprietary plant extract blend of Morus alba L and Malus domestica rind, enriched with polyphenolic flavonoids that inhibits enzymes responsible for carbohydrate digestion and glucose absorption and has shown potential in modulating blood sugar surge post-meal intake.
Objective
This study was aimed to investigate the impact of Glubloc™ on postprandial glucose response (PPGR) in healthy individuals after consuming a high GI meal (300g cooked rice) or a sucrose drink (70g table sugar dissolved in 400ml water).
Design:
Two studies were conducted using a placebo-controlled design. Subjects (n = 40 for rice meal study, n = 40 for sucrose drink study) received either placebo or Glubloc™ (500mg) before the meal/drink. Blood glucose levels were measured at various time points up to 180 minutes for the rice meal study and 120 minutes for the sucrose drink study.
Results
Glubloc™ supplementation significantly reduced PPGR in both the rice meal study and sucrose drink study. Compared to the placebo group, Glubloc™ resulted in significantly lower incremental area under the curve (iAUC) values for glucose levels (1063 mg/dL × min vs. 5090 mg/dL × min for rice meal; 859 mg/dL × min vs. 2266 mg/dL × min for sucrose drink). No adverse events were reported.
Conclusions
Glubloc™ supplementation effectively reduced postprandial glucose response in healthy individuals consuming high GI meals or sucrose drinks. It demonstrated potential as a safe and effective means to modulate blood glucose levels, thereby minimizing the negative effects of glucose and insulin spikes associated with high GI foods. Glubloc™ could be a valuable supplement for individuals seeking to manage their blood glucose levels after consuming carbohydrate-rich meals or sugary beverages. Further research is warranted to explore its broader applications in managing metabolic conditions.
Repurposing Coffee Husk By-Products (Cascara) for the Production of Kombucha Beverage
Authors: Van Thach Phan , Phan Quang Khai , Pham Gia Bao , Do Anh Duy
Published: June 2023

Kombucha is a well-known fermented beverage that offers various nutritional and health benefits to humans. Various substrates have been considered for kombucha fermentation, including herbs, fruits, flowers, and vegetables, to enhance flavors, odor, and nutritional value. In this study we examined the potential of cascara or coffee husk, as a substrate for kombucha production. Our results indicated that a combination of cascara and a sucrose concentration of 10g/L was appropriate for the fermentation of kombucha. The cascara kombucha achieved a low pH of 2.69 after a 14-day of fermentation, which corresponds to microbiological safety requirements. Additionally, fermentation increased polyphenols, flavonoids, and total acids content, resulting in antioxidant, antimicrobial, and prebiotic activities that promote a healthy gut microbiota. Furthermore, 14 days of fermentation has been demonstrated for achieving a balanced sensory profile, including sourness, sweetness, and odor, as well as enhancing the health-promoting nutrient accumulation. These findings emphasize the potential health benefits of cascara kombucha, making it an appealing beverage for consumers at the same time, while also repurposing the coffee industry by-products, contributing to sustainable and environmentally friendly development.
Uma Revisão Atualizada do Cementoblastoma Mandibular e Relato de Caso
Authors: Lima Luciano Henrique Ferreira , Vieira Bruno Dezen , Dos Santos Rafael Rodrigues , Sverzut Alexander Tadeu
Published: June 2023

O objetivo deste estudo é descrever um caso de cementoblastoma mandibular tratado por excisão cirúrgica associada à extração do dente envolvido associado à revisão da literatura em inglês de todos os casos de cementeoblastoma mandibular disponível no PubMed/Medline entre janeiro de 1955 e maio de 2022. Este estudo demonstrou que o cementoblastoma mandibular é a maior parte do sexo feminino, com idade entre a terceira e a quarta décadas de vida com predileção para a região mandibular do corpo associada a reduzir os primeiros molares. O tratamento mais comum foi a excisão cirúrgica com ou sem extração do dente envolvido. Embora existam outras terapias descritas como apicectomia, tratamento endodôntico e ressecção associados ou não à reconstrução óssea. Cementoblastoma é uma lesão incomum, mas quando presente, está mais associado à mandíbula. Portanto, é interessante conhecer a região mandibular mais comumente envolvida e os tipos de tratamentos, bem como o perfil dos pacientes mais comumente afetados.
Effects of oxygen supplementation in ewes subjected to laparoscopic ovum pick-up under total intravenous anesthesia
Authors: Silva Maria Fernanda Santos , Uscategui Ricardo Andres Ramirez , Landers Renata Sitta Mariano , Teixeira Pedro Paulo Maia , Barros Felipe Farias Pereira da Camara , Marcusso Paulo Fernandes , Vicente Wilter Ricardo Russiano
Published: June 2023

Laparoscopy procedures are useful tools to perform some assisted reproductive biotechnologies in ewes, it requi-res general anesthesia and manoeuvres that might result in alteration of the cardiopulmonary function. For this reason, this study aimed to investigate the effects of oxygen supplementation as a therapeutic measure to mitigate these alterations in ewes submitted to laparoscopic ovum pick-up (LOPU) under total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA). Twenty-four healthy adult ewes were submitted to two LOPUs with a 21 days interval, under ketamine-midazolam anesthesia, and receiving each of the two experimental in random order, oxygen treatment (OT) 50 mL/kg/min of oxygen via endotracheal tube and control treatment (CT) not receive any inhalation treatment. Heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (fR), peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2), mean arterial pressure (MAP), rectal temperature (RT), end-tidal CO2 concentration (EtCO2) and recovery anesthesia time were evaluated during LOPU, arterial blood gases and electrolytes were evaluated after induction of anesthesia and at the end of the LOPU. Variables were compared between groups and moments using ANOVA. MAP, SpO2, PaO2, SaO2 and pH were higher in OT, while EtCO2, PaCO2, temperature loss and recovery time were lower. These results allow to conclude that oxy-gen supplementation in ewes submitted to LOPU under TIVA provides benefits in order to mitigate physiological alterations.
COVID-19 rumours and grapevines and their impact on the people
Authors: Ikechukwu Nnaji Charles , Okenwa Wilfred Okwudili
Published: June 2023

COVID-19 is a novel virus never before seen on the surface of the earth. It took the world and her scientists by surprise. It was initially indefinable, unclassifiable, untreatable, and uncontrollable. The situation resulted in a lot of suspicions and rumours about its nature, spread, cure, control etc. This work intends to study the suspicions and rumours that attended that situation and their impacts on the people of Enugu state, Nigeria. The work was guided by the social responsibility theory. The studied sample comprised of two hundred and fifty five (255) randomly selected respondents from the Local Government Areas whose opinions were elicited through questionnaires and interviews. The result revealed a lot of suspicions and rumours about the virus and its management. It manifested the fact that intensive and prolonged advertisements and public relations were needed in such a situation but the efforts in that regard were abysmally poor.
Rasgos de la personalidad asociados a la conducta criminal: perspectiva de los modelos de Eysenck y Gray
Authors: Hernández-Flórez Nubia , Lhoeste-Charris Álvaro , Acosta-Acuña Laura , Ballestas-Zabaleta Camila , Bravo-Baldovino Yacira , Chanchila-Martinez Leidy , Hernández-Andrade Gisela
Published: June 2023

La personalidad ha sido un área de interés investigativo debido a la relevancia que cobra en los avances científicos y estudios sobre el comportamiento humano, en especial el asociado con las conductas criminales, donde se plantean aportaciones desde las teorías de los rasgos y variables propuestas por Eysenck y Gray. Objetivo: El objetivo propuesto en este escrito se vincula al análisis reflexivo desde los modelos factoriales, los paradigmas y las dimensiones biológicas. Resultados: A manera de conclusión, se identificó que existe una fuerte influencia hacia la propensión del psicoticismo y el neuroticismo en sujetos que presentan una tendencia al desarrollo de un comportamiento criminal. En esta misma línea, se pudo establecer que a mayor activación conductual desde el modelo (BAS), más tendencia a desarrollar comportamientos que se asocian a la búsqueda de sensaciones y de activadores que inciden negativamente en los rasgos de la conducta criminal.
Secure Comparisons of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms Using Secure Multiparty Computation: Method Development
Authors: Woods Andrew , Kramer Skyler T , Xu Dong , Jiang Wei
Published: June 2023

Background

While genomic variations can provide valuable information for health care and ancestry, the privacy of individual genomic data must be protected. Thus, a secure environment is desirable for a human DNA database such that the total data are queryable but not directly accessible to involved parties (eg, data hosts and hospitals) and that the query results are learned only by the user or authorized party.

Objective

In this study, we provide efficient and secure computations on panels of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) from genomic sequences as computed under the following set operations: union, intersection, set difference, and symmetric difference.

Methods

Using these operations, we can compute similarity metrics, such as the Jaccard similarity, which could allow querying a DNA database to find the same person and genetic relatives securely. We analyzed various security paradigms and show metrics for the protocols under several security assumptions, such as semihonest, malicious with honest majority, and malicious with a malicious majority.

Results

We show that our methods can be used practically on realistically sized data. Specifically, we can compute the Jaccard similarity of two genomes when considering sets of SNPs, each with 400,000 SNPs, in 2.16 seconds with the assumption of a malicious adversary in an honest majority and 0.36 seconds under a semihonest model.

Conclusions

Our methods may help adopt trusted environments for hosting individual genomic data with end-to-end data security.
Comparison and Evaluation of Water Occupancy Rates of the Kılıçkaya Dam Lake (Turkey) between 2010-2021
Authors: Dirican Seher
Published: June 2023

This study was carried out in Kılıçkaya Dam Lake in northeastern Turkey. Kılıçkaya Dam is a dam built between 1980-1989 to generate energy on Kelkit Stream. With this study, the water occupancy rates of Kılıçkaya Dam Lake, which has a proportionally large area, between the years 2010-2021 were compared and evaluated. If a general conclusion is drawn for Kılıçkaya Dam Lake, it has been determined that the water occupancy rates between the years 2010-2021 varied between 18.40 and 56.80 percent. The slope line of the water occupancy rates obtained in this study is downward. The results showed that the water occupancy rates in Kılıçkaya Dam Lake have a decreasing trend on an annual basis. When the average of the water occupancy rates between 2010-2021 is evaluated, the water occupancy rate values in Kılıçkaya Dam Lake indicate drought. The results obtained will be of great benefit to various users and decision makers in terms of their future planning within the framework of a comprehensive and large-scale drought management plan that is proposed to be prepared for the Kılıçkaya Dam Lake.
An Experimental Study on optimizing Wastewater Filtration through Conventional and Capped Rapid Sand Filter
Authors: PK Dhanush
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Rapid sand filtration is a widely adopted technique for purifying water in various applications, ranging from municipal water treatment plants to industrial processes. This abstract provides an overview of the rapid sand filter, highlighting its key principles, advantages, and applications. The rapid sand filter is a gravity-driven filtration system that utilizes a bed of sand as the primary filtration medium. Water flows through the sand bed under gravity or low-pressure conditions, undergoing physical andbiological processes that remove suspended solids,pathogens, and other impurities. The sand bed acts as a physical barrier, trapping and retaining particles while allowing the passage of clean water. This abstract discusses the key factors influencing the efficiency of rapid sand filters, including sand grain size, uniformity, and depth. The control of filtration rate, backwashing frequency, and the use of coagulants or flocculants are also addressed, as they significantly impact the filter's performance. Proper maintenance and monitoring are crucial to ensure optimal filter operation and prevent clogging or biofilm formation. Rapid sand filtration offers several advantages, such as simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and ease of operation. It is capable of achieving high removal efficiencies for suspended solids, turbidity, and certain pathogens, making itsuitable for a wide range of water treatment applications
Comparative Study of Synthesize of AG NP by Chemical and Green Method/Route
Authors: Giri Sunil , Visavadia Setu
Published: June 2023

Abstract: The particles with a diameter of 1-100 nm are called nanoparticles. They have unique properties due to their dimensions and high surface area. As a result of this characteristic, they are a suitable candidate for catalysis, imaging, medical applications, energy-based research, and environmental applications. In our work, silver nanoparticles (AgNP) were synthesized by two different routes, i.e., chemical and green routes. The chemical method synthesized AgNP from AgNO3 and NaBH4 as reducing agents. While for eco-friendly and non-hazardous green synthesis, fruit extract of Phyllanthus embolic- amla) was utilized. In this method, AgNP was synthesized with the help of silver nitrate precursors and an extract of Phyllanthus embolic, which acts as a reducing and stabilizing agent. Characterization results of both synthesized AgNP were compared using SEM, FTIR and XRD. Upon reaching the shape and size of AgNP with the chemical method, it was suggested that Phyllanthus emblica acts as a reducing agent for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles
Effect of Admixtures (Fly Ash and Super Plasticizer) on Performance of Concrete
Authors: Kumar Anil
Published: June 2023

Abstract: This research is conducted to study the performance of concrete mix containing Class-C Fly ash and P250 super plasticizer. The concrete mix are also proportioned to have various proportion of cement replacements by fly ash ranging from 10% to 30% by weight and super plasticizer PC250 from 0.5% to 1.5% by weight of cement. The performance of concrete is evaluated with respect to workability and compressive strength by Destructive and Non destructive test (rebound number). At 28 day. Concrete mix containing fly ash and super plasticizer shows consistently higher compressive strength compared to concrete with only fly ash and without fly ash. It has been observed that by addition of fly ash the initial compressive strength is lower because of unhydrated cement, since the addition of fly ash lowers the rate of hydration of cement. According to the analysis of results show that class- C fly ash could be substituted for cement replacement, as the concrete with fly ash 30% and super plasticizer shows 34.19% more strength as compared to non fly ash concrete. Similarly increase in workability also observed upto 240mm slump value.
Design and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of Gas Turbine Rotor Disc
Authors: . Diwakar
Published: June 2023

Abstract: A Turbine wheel (rotor) plays a significant role in gas turbine. The rotor on which the blades are mounted transmitting this motion holds a key point to better efficiency of gas turbine. Thus, more focus should be given to the design of the turbine rotor. Gas-turbine discs are normally operated at high temperatures. The hot gases contact the blades and the rim of the turbine rotor and thus maintain the rim at high temperature. The temperature gradient at rim and central portion of rotor causes the sources for thermal stresses. The disc is expected to perform well despite all the stringent operating conditions. The Advancement in gas turbine materials has been always a major concern—higher their capability to with stand elevated temperature service, produce lower stresses, light weight and more the engine efficiency. In this thesis, an attempt is made to determine the stresses like Thermal, Structural, Radial, and other stresses with different materials.
Paradeep Port Cartography
Authors: Sethi Ranjita , Bal Subhashree , Swain Akash Kumar , Das Biswa Ranjan , Sahoo Chitrabhanu
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Paradip Port is a natural, deep-water port on the East coast of India in Paradip, just 53 km from Jagatsinghpur city in Jagatsinghpur district of Odisha, India. It is situated at confluence of the Mahanadi river and the Bay of Bengal. ‘ The project detects the origin of paradeep port and the land pattern mouza selection in various revenue areas and growth of port from exports/area increment/climate effect/population growth & socio-economic impact due to expansion.’ hereby in this project , the intial setup zone of paradeep port is to be plot in revenue map by hand drafting and sketching over mouza map and topo map using the scale factor to denote the initial geographical settlement for the site selection, as the area is marked out then as per yearly growth basis the incremental chart and plans are to be prepared depicting addition of more areas,networks & affect on near by areas to see the bad/good impact on livelihood and development of market areas. The tracing and rubber sheeting of the industrial area is to be done using pins and hand sketching on paper board manually. As on the process initial and final map are plotted hence from study the Hereby in this project , the intial setup zone of paradeep port is to be plot in revenue map by hand drafting and sketching over mouza map and topo map using the scale factor to denote the initial geographical settlement for the site selection, as the area is marked out then as per yearly growth basis the incremental chart and plans are to be prepared depicting addition of more areas,networks & affect on near by areas to see the bad/good impact on livelihood and development of market areas. The tracing and rubber sheeting of the industrial area is to be done using pins and hand sketching on paper board manually. As on the process initial and final map are plotted hence from study the growth chart is to be prepared for growth of industry, climate change, social stability and future growth prediction.
Rare Case of Vulvar Fibroid with Cystic Degeneration Mimicking Bartholin Cyst
Authors: B.M Dr. Logeswari , Mahalakshmi Dr. C.
Published: June 2023

Vulvar swelling is a common condition in the reproductive age group of women. The most common vulvar swelling is a Bartholin cyst or abscess, which is unilateral. The rarest presentation of vulvar swelling is Leiomyoma, which is like a Bartholin cyst. The common symptom of vulvar Leiomyoma is discomfort during walking, voiding, or coitus, otherwise asymptomatic. Here we present a rare case of vulvar fibroid mimicking a Bartholin cyst as the patient presented with swelling in the vulva, which was gradual in onset and associated with pain. Following which patient was investigated further and managed with surgical excision and marsupialization. Therefore, we should also rule out the rarest form of any condition. Here, we provisionally diagnosed a vulvar leiomyoma as a Bartholin cyst, which was confirmed by Histopathology of excised specimen.
Detection of X-Chromosome Inversions in Anopheles Pharoensis Collected from Egypt and Sudan by PCR Assay
Authors: Nasir Najlaa Siddig , Fadul Ali Fatima , M. Mohamed Fatima , Elamin Mohamed Osman , M. Alshehri Ali , M. Badri Hatim , A. Natto Hatim , Alfaifi Mashael , A. Osman Ahmed
Published: June 2023

Globally, the WHO estimated 241 million malaria cases with 627000 deaths in Africa in 2020. Studying inversions in the X-chromosomes could detect behavioral changes and efficiency of transmission of Malaria in Anopheles phronesis species. These changes may lead to shifting from becoming a major vector of Malaria after the inability to transmit Malaria. The knowledge of the malaria transmission pattern of Anopheles pharoensis in Sudan needs to be improved. We aimed to detect the presence of any inversions or mutations in Anopheles pharoensis species collected from Egypt and Sudan and to undergo a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technique to detect mutations or X-chromosome inversions in the Sudanese and Egyptian strains of Anopheles pharoensis also to compare between the X-chromosome of the two species. It is an experimental, analytical study that aimed to detect inversions in the X –chromosomes of Anopheles phronesis collected from Egypt (Faiyoum Governate) and Sudan (Khartoum, Gezira, and Sennar states) of Sudanese Mosquito species. From the gel electrophoresis and PCR assay, inversions were detected by the 100Bp PCR products using primers. Only very few revealed bands from 75 Egyptian strains were detected by bands. The study revealed that Anopheles pharoensis species collected from Egypt have X- chromosome inversions. Inversions were absent in the Sudanese strains. The study also reacted to the fact that Anopheles phronesis could be a sibling species or a species complex, but further studies are needed to prove this. From the results and observations of this investigation, it was recommended to undergo further genetic studies on Anopheles species in Sudan and use of PCR technique in the classification.