bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prediction of Oesophageal Varices by Liver Right Lobe Diameter to Serum Albumin Ratio Among Patients With Cirrhosis of Liver
Authors: Ullah Parash , Aftab Hafeza , Ara Keya Shamim , Podder Mrinmay Kumar , Rahman Sk Mahmudur , Bashar Khondaker Abul , Hossain Md Imran , Rahman Md Mustafezur , Rahman Mia Md Moshiur , Rahman Md Mahmudur
Published: December 2022

Background: Oesophageal varix is one of the major complications of liver cirrhosis. Repeated endoscopic examinations are unpleasant for patients and also have cost impact. The aim of the study was to determine the predictive value of liver right lobe diameter to serum albumin ratio, a non-invasive parameter for the prediction of esophageal varices.
Methods: A Cross-sectional observational study was carried out on cirrhotic patients in Gastroenterology department, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka. Patients were subjected to complete blood picture, liver functions, viral markers; abdominal ultrasonography, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and calculation of the Liver right lobe diameter to serum albumin ratio were done. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS software version 23.
Results: A total number of 80 patients were included. Age of the patient (mean ± SD) was 47.00±14.53 years, while 57(71%) were men. Regarding etiology, 40(50%) patients had HBV and 10(12.5%) in HCV. Child-Turcotte-Pugh grades showed 54(67.5%) had CTP grade B, followed by 23(28.7%) grade A. Esophageal varices were observed in 65(81%) of the patients. The mean liver right lobe diameter to albumin ratio was 4.5±0.57 in patients having oesophageal varices and 3.9±0.27 in patients without oesophageal varices which was statistically significant (p values 0.01). The best cut off value of liver right lobe diameter to serum albumin was determined at the highest point of Youden index, which was 4.16. With this cut off value, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV) and accuracy was 73.8 %, 60.6 %, 88.8 %, 34.6% and 71.2% respectively.
Conclusion: This ratio is a useful noninvasive predictor for the presence of oesophageal varices but cannot be advocated clinically due to low sensitivity and specificity. It may serve for selection of patient who need urgent endoscopy and helps when endoscopy facilities are limited or contraindicated or restricted like Covid-19 pandemic situation.
Bangladesh J Medicine 2022; 33: 18-23
Retrospective Hospital Based Study Of Carotid Doppler Findings in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients With Diabetes Mellitus in A Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh
Authors: Sultana Tania , Islam Naylla , Rishad Mahabub Mayukh , Jahan Aflatun Akter , Rahman Aminur , Chowdhury Ranajit Sen
Published: December 2022

Background: To evaluate Doppler study findings of Neck Vessels findings in ischemic stroke patients with Diabetes Mellitus admitted in a tertiary hospital.
Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was carried on 96 diabetic subjects with ischemic stroke aged 40-87 years admitted in the Department of Neurology, BIRDEM general Hospital, over a period of six months.
Results: The mean age was 63.45 years with standard deviation of mean (SD) ±19.65 years and their age ranged from 40 to 87 years. Out of 96 subjects 64 (66.67%) were male and rest 32 (33.33%) were female. Study subjects had hypertension (75%), Dyslipidemia (57.29%), history of smoking (53.12%) and alcoholism (1.04%) as common risk factors of ischemic stroke. It was revealed that mean fasting blood glucose (FBG), after meal blood glucose (AG) and HbA1C% level was 11.61 mmol/l, 16.53 mmol/l and 9.3% respectively. Mean ± SD total cholesterol level was 245±102.4 mg/ dl. Mean (± SD) triglyceride, HDL and LDL levels were 362 (±265) mg/dl, 35.83 (±13.72) mg/dl and 135 (±49.43) mg/dl respectively. It was observed that majority 85 (88.54%) of the subjects presented with hemiplegia after acute stroke. Other common clinical presentations were aphasia 64 (66.67%), headache 33 (34.37%), convulsion 20 (20.83%), vomiting 12(12.50%) and cranial nerve palsy 15 (15.62%). Atherosclerotic change (60.41%) in the arterial wall was most common finding in doppler study among the study subjects. Plaques were also found and most (29.17%) of the plaques was homogenous. Calcified plaque was seen in 4.17% cases. Complete occlusion of internal carotid arterial flow was found on both right (2.08%) and left (3.12%) sides. 3.12% subjects were hemodynamically normal on Doppler study.
Conclusion: The majority of the Diabetic subjects with ischemic stroke had atherosclerotic change in carotid arterial systems with presence of plaque in this study.
Bangladesh J Medicine 2022; 33: 31-35
The Relationship Between BMI And Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratio in Non-critical Hospitalized Patients With Coronavirus Disease 2019
Authors: Morshed Md Shahed , Banu Hurjahan , Sultana Nusrat , Hasanat MA , Arafat Shohael Mahmud
Published: December 2022

Background: People with obesity may be adversely affected by Coronavirusdisease 2019 (COVID-19). The objective of the study was to assess the clinical and biochemical characteristics of non-critical hospitalized patients of COVID-19 with obesity.
Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was done among 88 non-critical hospitalized patients of COVID-19 [age: 50.0 (33.50-60.0) years, median (IQR); m/f: 36/52). The severity of COVID- 19 at diagnosis was determined by WHO interim guidance on COVID-19, 2000, and obesity was defined by a body mass index of 25 kg/m2. Clinical and biochemical information at diagnosis were collected in a data sheet.
Results: Around 34% of the patients had obesity. Baseline characteristics and clinical features were statistically similar between obese and non-obese patients (NS for all). Among biochemical features, only total leukocytes (p=0.007), absolute neutrophils count (p=0.001), and neutrophils/ lymphocytes ratio (p=0.002) were significantly lower in obese patients than non-obese patients. Body mass index (BMI) had significant negative correlations with total leukocytes (r=-0.318, p=0.005), absolute neutrophil count (r=-370, p=0.001) and neutrophils/lymphocytes ratio (r=-0.349, p=0.002) in the study population.
Conclusion: BMI had inverse associations with total leukocytes, absolute neutrophil count, and neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio among non-critical hospitalized patients with COVID-19.
Bangladesh J Medicine 2022; 33: 36-42
A Very High Ca-125 Level Is Not Always Malignant: A Case-Based Experience From Tuberculosis Patient
Authors: Hasib Md Ahsan , Ahmed Wasi Deen , Masum Abdullah Al , Islam Mohammad Tanvir
Published: December 2022

CA-125 is a serum marker that is raised in various malignant and non- malignant conditions, but a very high rise (>1000 U/mL) almost always suggests ovarian malignancy. Here we report a rare case of tuberculous peritonitis in a 58-year-old woman who presented with gradually progressive abdominal distension and weight loss, and her CA-125 level was >1000 U/mL. Initially suspecting this as a case of ovarian malignancy, ascitic fluid study to detect malignant cells and a contrast CT scan of the abdomen was done, but the results didn’t suggest any malignancy. Finally, diagnostic laparoscopy was done and tuberculous peritonitis was diagnosed by peritoneal biopsy and histopathology. This case is an excellent example showcasing the importance of tissue diagnosis over indirect supportive tests, and it also suggests that clinical suspicion of tuberculosis in an endemic zone should always be there even if the patient has very high CA-125 level.
Bangladesh J Medicine 2022; 33: 49-51
Co-infection by Mycobacterium Tuberculosis And Klebsiella Pneumoniae in an Elderly Male With Multiple Co-morbidities: A Rare Entity With High Mortality
Authors: Hossain Homayra Tahseen , Noor Nawsabah , Akhter Sharmin , Ahmed Mohiuddin , Islam Quazi Tarikul
Published: December 2022

Klebsiella pneumoniae and Mycobacterium tuberculosis coinfection is one of the most lethal combinations with high mortality specially if there is delay in diagnosis and proper management. Patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus are prone to develop this type of serious infection.There is a considerable overlap in the clinical presentation of these critical pulmonary infections hence there is need for a high index of clinical suspicion, appropriate judicious investigations, and promt management to improve survivality. Here, we have presented Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Klebsiella pneumonia co-infection presenting as cough, chest pain, and shortness of breath in an elderly male with multiple co-morbidities, like uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, hypertension, prosthetic aortic valve in situ (for aortic stenosis)& previous history of ishchaemic stroke. This combination is rare and to the best of our knowledge not reported in the literature from Bangladesh.
Bangladesh J Medicine 2022; 33: 52-57
Unusual Presentation of Common Disease Is Not Uncommon
Authors: Reza Ishrat Binte , Noor Nawsabah , Rishad Mahbub Mayukh , Ahasan HAM Nazmul , Islam Quazi Tarikul
Published: December 2022

The commonest site of osseous tuberculosis is the spine. Most vertebral lesions are contiguous. Current research indicates the incidence of multiple level noncontiguous vertebral tuberculosis is 1.1% to 16%1. Here, we describe a case with noncontiguous multisegmental spinal TB with no intervertebral disc involvement. Presentation of noncontiguous multisegmental spinal TB without the involvement of intervertebral disc resembles that of a neoplasm or other spinal infection. Differentiation requires the presence of a combination of general symptoms, laboratory test results, appropriate radiological results, and the physician’s experience.
Bangladesh J Medicine 2022; 33: 58-61
LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES IN READY-TO-EAT CHICKEN PRODUCTS, THEIR ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE AND VIRULENCE GENES
Authors: Shourav Abiral Hasib , Salma Khandokar Padmanon , Ahmed Sangita , Rahman Khan Md Anisur
Published: December 2022

Ready-to-eat (RTE) meat products are food items that are extremely popular worldwide. Albeit documented with the alarming prevalence of pathogenic multidrug-resistant Listeria species in these food items worldwide, studies from the perspective of Bangladesh are absent. This study was devised with the aim to detect pathogenic Listeria monocytogenes in some of the most popular RTE meat products in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Thirty-nine such samples were investigated using biochemical tests and the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) analysis. Following confirmatory tests and detection of Listeria species, the isolates were subjected to the Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion test to investigate their antibiotic-susceptibility patterns against some of the most commonly used antibiotics to treat listeriosis – the infection caused by Listeria. Five Listeria species were detected using biochemical and PCR tests. This constituted an overall prevalence rate of 12.8% (n = 39). Four out of the five Listeria species were concluded to be L. monocytogenes, while the remaining one was an L. innocua isolate. PCR analyses revealed all four of the L. monocytogenes isolates to have the virulence genes hlyA, plcB and actA, although no polymorphism was observed for these genes. Despite the presence of these pathogenic genes, antibiotic susceptibility tests showed promising results as some of the most commonly prescribed drugs against listeriosis were highly effective against the isolates. Even though the isolates showed little to no antibiotic resistance against the antibiotics used in the study, the presence of three virulence genes in all four L. monocytogenes isolates is still a cause for concern. Even more so, the prevalence of these pathogenic strains in a food item that is increasing in popularity in a country like Bangladesh, where awareness and surveillance against listeriosis is limited, can have dire consequences should an outbreak occurs.
Bioresearch Commu. 9(1): 1160-1169, 2023 (January)
REPORT ON FUNGI ASSOCIATED WITH CORAL SKELETON FROM SAINT MARTIN'S ISLAND, BANGLADESH
Authors: Hosen Sarowar , Al Noman Md Abdullah , Shamsi Shamim
Published: December 2022

A total of 9 fungal species belonging to four genera were found to be associated with coral skeleton collected from Saint Mar tin’s Island, Bangladesh. The isolated fungi were Arthrinium Kunze, Aspergillus flavus Link, Fusarium nivale (Fr.) Sorauer, F. oxysporum Schltdl., F. sambucinum Fuckel, F. semitectum Berk. & Ravenel, F. stoveri Booth, F. trichothecioides Wollenw and Penicillium Link. The genus Fusarium was predominant among the associated fungi. This is the first report of fungal association with solid calcium carbonate substrate like coral skeleton from Bangladesh. Fusarium sambucinum and F. stoveri are first time recorded from Bangladesh.
Bioresearch Commu. 9(1): 1203-1207, 2023 (January)
A CASE STUDY ON FISH AFFORDABILITY AS MAIN PROTEIN DIET OF LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN DHAKA SOUTH, BANGLADESH
Authors: Sultana Papia , Rahman Khan Md Arafat , Islam Nur , Tasmin Rumana
Published: December 2022

The low-income population in the study area consumes fish in a selective manner. They prefer frequently purchase fish at lower price. Study revealed that 16 fish species under 6 orders were highly consumed by the targeted group. Order Cypriniformes was the most dominant (46%) group according to their fish consumption pattern. Rui, Labeo rohita was the highly prioritized fish, rather than this, telapia, pungus, koi and prawn were also in their priority list due to availability and low prices in the market. Among all types of fishes, 85% were culture and 15% were capture fishes respectively. Fish consumption rate in low-income people varies significantly on the basis of their income and age group. Fish day of low-income people ranging from 4-17 days per month. Most of the respondents (89%) were aware of nutritional value of fish but considering the prices of fishes and low wages most of the time they were not able to meet their daily requirement of fish protein. Thus, this finding will provide the real scenario of fish protein intake of that targeted economic group and help policy makers, NGOs, national and international donors for better understand to cope up malnutrition for future generation.
Bioresearch Commu. 9(1): 1215-1224, 2023 (January)
DIVERSITY OF BIVALVES AND GASTROPODS IN SONADIA ISLAND, BANGLADESH
Authors: Antu Durjoy Raha , Islam Tasfia Tanjim , Ahmed Md Rasel , Ahmed Sumaiya , Datta Sujan Kumar , Ahmed Md Sagir
Published: December 2022

An attempt was made to explore the gastropods and bivalves diversity of Sonadia Island, an important habitat for molluscs. The study was carried out from January 2020 to December 2020. To determine the species abundance and richness, 8 transects were selected based on different habitat of bivalves and gastropods occupancy. A total of 89 species of bivalves (45) and gastropods (44) under 37 families and 15 orders have been confirmed. Veneridae (10 species) was the dominant family of bivalves where Muricidae and Turritellidae (5 species) of gastropods. About 1380 individuals of gastropods and bivalves were found in 8 transects. The highest number of species observed in transect 5 (35 species) which was about 45.45% of the total species. In case of abundance, transect 3 occupied the highest 730 individuals (54.97%). The highest species diversity was observed in transect 4 (H= 2.814 Ds= 0.9158) and the lowest was transect 2. Pirenella cingulate, Turritella duplicate and Cerithium columna were the most abundant species within the transect area. Among 8 transects, two large clusters and one small cluster were noticed that indicated species diversity varies at different habitats. During the study, two main threats were observed for the gastropods and bivalves diversity losses viz., collection of a huge number of live shells by the local people to make ornaments for the tourists of Cox’s Bazar, and destruc tion by local fishers during fishing through the coastal belt of the Island. Proper management is recommended for the conservation of bivalves and gastropod diversity.
Bioresearch Commu. 9(1): 1225-1236, 2023 (January)
URETHRAL STRICTURE MANAGED WITH HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE: A STUDY OF FOUR CASES
Authors: Hasan Nazmul
Published: December 2022

Urethral stricture is the narrowing of the urethral mucosa, commonly resulting from trauma followed by inflammation and fibrous changes of the corpus spongiosum along the male urethra. Clinical manifestation contains gradual deterioration of hesitancy, intermittency, dribbling of urine, and in association with a sensation of incomplete voiding of the bladder, increased frequency, urgency, straining, and urethralgia during micturition. A low Qmax in Uroflowmetry will give a primary idea of stricture; however, a Retrograde Urethrography (RUG) confirms the stricture location, length, and other identifiable pathology affecting the urethra. In this particular disease, the scope of conventional medicinal treatment is limited, however, there transurethral (dilation, internal urethrotomy) and open surgical (stricture resection and anastomosis, urethroplasty, and perineal urethrostomy) procedures are available, and recurrence is common. Homeopathic medicine is mostly an individualized medicine with a minimum number and high dilution. The use of homeopathic medicine for urological diseases is an opportunistic option. However, a group of patients with similar set of symptoms might be treated with a specific homeopathic medicine. The author is reporting a study of four urethral stricture cases treated with homeopathic medicines, namely Clematis erecta, Medorrhinum, and Aurum metallicum; within 6-24 weeks of homeopathic medicine treatment, all four patients experienced improved uroflowmetry and RUG. The current study results shows homeopathic medicine helped the patients in a harmless, cost-effective way which might encourage awareness among the medical practitioners regarding the available homeopathic medicinal treatment of urethral stricture.
Bioresearch Commu. 9(1): 1245-1251, 2023 (January)
INVESTIGATION OF PHYTOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF THE METHANOLIC EXTRACT OF ROSENVINGEA SPP. FOUND IN THE NORTH-EASTERN REGION OF THE BAY OF BENGAL
Authors: Alim Md Abdul , Zaman Nazia Rifat , Hossain Mohammad Nazir
Published: December 2022

This study aimed to screen the phytochemical profile, antioxidant activity, and antibacterial activity of a 70% methanolic extract of Rosenvingea sp., which was collected from Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh. A total of five phytochemicals were detected in the Rosenvingea methanolic extract, including steroids, glycosides, flavonoids, alkaloids, and tannins. The 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) scavenging experiment exhibited antioxidant activity though it is a weak antioxidant than standard ascorbic acid. The 70% methanol extract had an LC50 of 13.26 mg/mL in the Artemia lethality bioassay, whereas the positive control (K2Cr2O7) had an LC50 of 59.97 μg/mL, indicating the non-toxicity in both Mayer's and Clarkson’s indexes. The agar disc diffusion method was used to investigate the antibacterial activity of a methanol extract of Rosenvingea sp. against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria species (Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella, and Klebsiella pneumonia) which showed strong antibacterial activity mostly against Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumonia, and Salmonella with zones of inhibition of 6.66±1.15mm, 5.66±0.57mm, 5.33±0.57 mm & 3.33±0.57 mm respectively. This study found Rosenvingea sp. from the Bay of Bengal to be a promising source of phytochemical, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties. However, further research is needed to establish its economic potential in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
Bioresearch Commu. 9(1): 1252-1262, 2023 (January)
Expression Pattern of in vitro Organogenesisassociated Genes as Transcriptional Marker in Sandalwood (Santalum album L.) Micropropagation
Authors: Pandey Gareema , Patil Ghanshyam , Modi Arpan , Desai Shikha , Desai Parth , Narayanan Subhash
Published: December 2022

The world's most expensive wood, sandalwood (Santalum album L.), requires a stringent mass-propagation technique to prevent future scarcity. Plant tissue culture is an efficient method that regenerates the whole plant from a single cell on a hormone-based growth medium. To efficiently regulate the formation of plants, it is important to understand the developmental organogenesis pathways (i.e., direct and indirect) through gene expression studies. Therefore, an effective protocol for the direct and indirect organogenesis of sandalwood was developed, followed by the characterization of gene expression patterns in investigation. Five in vitro organogenesis genes namely, Alternative oxidase (ao), Late embryogenesis abundant (lea), Cytochrome p450 (cyt-p450), ABC transporter (abct), and Serine-threonine phosphatase (stp), were screened from three stages of sandalwood development; (1) inoculated leaf, (2) proliferated leaf shoot/callus formation and (3) shoot formation. The best treatments for plant regeneration in Woody Plant Media (WPM) were SI24 (2.5 mg/l 2,4-D) for indirect organogenesis and SD14 (2.0 mg/l BAP and 0.4 mg/l-1 NAA) for direct organogenesis. During the initial stages of organogenesis, ao, cyt-p450 and abct showed no/little change in expression in the direct pathway however up-regulation of ao and abct and downregulation of cyt-p450 were observed in the indirect pathway. Expression of lea was increased up to 70-fold during direct and dropped to half during indirect organogenesis. The optimization of the sandalwood organogenesis regeneration medium and the identification of distinct gene expression patterns will serve as transcriptional markers for the early prediction of the organogenesis stage, assisting in the sandalwood conservation.
Plant Tissue Cult. & Biotech. 32(2): 103-113, 2022 (December)
Morpho-Molecular Diversity of Cashew Nut (Anacardium occidentale L.) Germplasm of Bangladesh
Authors: Sultana Zakia , Al Mamun SM Abdullah , Islam AKM Aminul , Mannan Md Abdul , Islam Md Monirul
Published: December 2022

The present investigation was conducted to identify the genetic variability in morphological characteristics among 12 cashew nut germplasm of Bangladesh. The morphological parameters such as nut length, width, single nut weight, and 100-nut weight varied significantly (p ≤ 0.01) among the germplasm studied. The shape and color of the cashew nuts and cashew apples were also variable. The RAPD analysis of the germplasm showed 71.43% polymorphism on average. The cluster analysis results revealed two distinct groups; cluster-I was made up of two genotypes, GP-7 and GP-8, while cluster-II consisted of ten genotypes. The maximum genetic distance (0.50) was exhibited between GP-4 and GP-8, while the minimum (0.107) was between GP-1 and GP-2, and between GP-2 and GP-3. The results of nut morphological characteristics and genetic relationships in cashew nut germplasm may be utilized in describing of new varieties and for plant improvement programs.
Plant Tissue Cult. & Biotech. 32(2): 167-180, 2022 (December)
Indirect Shoot Organogenesis from the Leaf Explants of Oxalis corniculata (L.) - An Important Medicinal Plant
Authors: Prasuna VN Swetha , Reddy CM Narendra , Lakshmi PV Chaithanya , Gopal M Raja , Sri Purna G Sudha , Srinivas B
Published: December 2022

Axillary bud explants of Oxalis corniculta grown in the field were excised and inoculated on MS medium with various concentrations and combinations of auxins (2, 4-D and NAA) and cytokinins (BAP and Kn) for indirect shoot formation through callus induction. Indirect organogenesis was achieved by the application of PGRs such as BAP, Kn, and NAA in the culture medium. The maximum mean shoot number (9.2) and regeneration frequency (77%) was found with BAP (2.0 mg/l) and NAA (0.5 mg/l). Healthy microshoots were separated and transferred to rooting medium supplemented with NAA, IBA and IAA. MS medium augmented with NAA 2.0 mg/l was found to be best for rooting. The regenerated plantlets were then hardened, acclimatized and where exhibited 75% survivability. The reproducible protocol can be used for regeneration and genetic transformation studies.
Plant Tissue Cult. & Biotech. 32(2): 181-191, 2022 (December)
Establishment of an Efficient in vitro Regeneration Protocol for Brassica campestris L. Var. Tori-7
Authors: Toma Tamanna Islam , Biswas Ava , Akhter Saima , Islam Tahmina , Hoque Md Imdadul , Sarker Rakha Hari
Published: December 2022

The aim of the present investigation was to develop an efficient and reproducible in vitro regeneration protocol for Brassica campestris L. var. Tori-7. Brassica is one of the most popular and major oil yielding crop plants around the world including Bangladesh. For in vitro regeneration of this crop plant, MS medium supplemented with various concentrations of 6-benzylaminopurine (BAP) and naphthalene acetic acid (NAA) were used. The highest frequency of callus and shoot regeneration was obtained on MS medium supplemented with 3.0 mg/l BAP and 0.2 mg/l NAA from both cotyledonary leaf with petiole and hypocotyl explants. Elongation of shoots was also optimized on the same media composition. For inducing roots from the excised in vitro derived shoots, half strength of MS medium supplemented with 0.3 mg/l indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) was found to be more effective than other hormonal supplements applied. Following the development of effective roots, in vitro raised plantlets were successfully transplanted into soil where they produced flowers and fertile seeds. The plants of R1 generation was successfully established in natural environment. In vitro regeneration protocol of Brassica campestris var. Tori-7 established in this study could be used for future plant genetic transformation experiments.
Plant Tissue Cult. & Biotech. 32(2): 237-246, 2022 (December)
Appraisement of genetic variability and character association of kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus)
Authors: Ahmed Jubayer , Mahmud Firoz , Sultana Sharmin , Shamsuzzaman Md
Published: December 2022

Twenty five genotypes of Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) from different geographic origins were grown at the Central Jute Agricultural Experiment station of Bangladesh Jute Research Institute (BJRI), Jagir, Manikganj to study their variability, correlation for nine morphological characters. Significant variation was found for all the characters among the genotypes. PCV was greater than GCV and high GCV values were observed for green weight with leaves, green weight without leaves, stick weight and fibre weight. The high heritability (more than 85%) coupled with high genetic advance in percent of mean were observed for most of the traits. All the characters except green bark thickness and internode length showed significant and positive correlation with fibre weight. Path co-efficient analysis revealed that green weight with leaves, green weight without leaves, green bark thickness and stick weight showed positive direct effect on fibre yield. Considering these agronomic performance genotypes G22 and G25 are suggested for future hybridization program.
SAARC J. Agric., 20(2): 31-42 (2022)
Assessment of the profitability and productivity of Jute-T Aman-Maize cropping pattern at char land in Jamalpur district of Bangladesh
Authors: Ashrafi Reema , Ahmed Kabir Uddin , Khan Mahbubur Rahman , Khan ASM Mahbubur Rahman
Published: December 2022

People living in the char land area are considered the most disadvantaged group of people in Bangladesh. Considering the situation, a study was conducted to evaluate the feasibility of increasing income of char dwellers by following profitable cropping pattern. The treatments were CP1 (Farmers’ practice cropping pattern): Grass pea (BARI Khesari- 1)-Jute (var. JRO 524)-T. Aman (var. Swarna) and CP2 (Altered cropping pattern): Maize (var. Hybrid 981)-Jute (var. JRO 524)-T. Aman (var. Binadhan-11). A randomized complete block design with six dispersed replications was followed in this experiment. It was observed that the altered cropping pattern (CP2) produced higher rice equivalent yield (avg. 25.47 t ha-1), production efficiency (78.61 kgha-1 day-1) and gross margin US$ 3056.58 ha-1 than those of the farmer’s practice cropping pattern (CP1) rice equivalent yield (12.97 t ha-1), production efficiency (40.40 kgha-1 day- 1) and gross margin (Tk. 79,950 ha-1). Gross margin increased by 206% in altered cropping pattern compared with the existing cropping pattern, revealing that rabi crop based cropping pattern including flood damage escaping rice varieties {Maize (var. Hybrid 981)-Jute (var. JRO 524)-T. Aman (var. Binadhan-11)} is appropriate for getting higher productivity and profitability by the poor char dwellers of Jamalpur district in Bangladesh.
SAARC J. Agric., 20(2): 121-131 (2022)
Phytochemical analysis in foamy extract of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)
Authors: Kumaraswamy Latha
Published: December 2022

The metabolite profiling of white foamy substance local white cultivar of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) was performed using HR-LCMS. Prominent compounds with MS spectra, peak list, and compound structure were studied. Which pertains to Cucurbitaceae. The cytotoxic activity was studied on onion root tip squash and microscopic evaluation was done. The principal component analysis (PCA) of the analytical data showed the presence of Triterpenes: Cucurbitacin-C (0.8ppm), Cucurbitacin-E (5.53ppm) and Cardiac glycosides: Gitoxigenin (7.76ppm), Strophanthidin (13.79ppm), and Digitoxigenin (2.13ppm) in 10μl of the loaded sample.100 other compounds were identified by accurate mass of Q-TOF/MS and verified by database compounds (IRM calibration). Strophanthidin in the highest concentration in the foamy extract is a significant finding. This study reports the traditional significance of removing white foamy substances for bitterness in cucumber before slicing. The cytotoxic study on onion root tips by photomicrograph study indicates reduction in root growth and chromosomal aberrations, disturbed telophase, anaphase, abnormal cell shape, dissolved chromosomes, membrane damage and nuclear lesions.
SAARC J. Agric., 20(2): 145-155 (2022)
Evaluation of mulch practices on growth and yield of four Lisianthus (Eustoma grandiflorum) germplasm
Authors: Sultana Most Naznin , Khan Farjana Nasrin , Husna Asmaa Ul , Maliha Maisha , Uddin AFM Jamal
Published: December 2022

An experiment was conducted in the horticultural farm at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka to evaluate the Mulch practices on Growth and yield of four Lisianthus germplasm. The experiment consisted of four treatments (Mo: Control, Ms: Straw mulch, Mc: Cocodust mulch, Mbp: Black polythene mulch) and four Lisianthus germplasms (V1: Arena Type Pure White,V2: Double Pure White, V3: Arena Type Light Pink, V4:Super Magic Type Blue), laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. The results showed significant variations among the four varieties and different mulches. The tallest plant (71.6 cm), thickest stem (5.7 mm) and the largest flower size (70.6 mm) were found in V4 (Super magic type Blue) than others. Plants grown in Black polythene mulch (Mbp) recorded the tallest plant (65.1 cm), highest stem dia. (5.7 mm), maximum stem number (6.4), maximum number of flowers/plant (44.7) and the largest flower size (64.9 mm) than control. Based on the above parameters, the mulches are put in order as follows Mbp ≥ Mc ≥ Ms ≥ Mo. These findings may provide useful data for the improvement of sustainable flower production of Lisianthus.
SAARC J. Agric., 20(2): 157-167 (2022)
Effect of ivermectin on the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in Jamuna basin sheep
Authors: Sultana S , Hossain MA , Sun MA , Akhter S , Hashem MA
Published: December 2022

The effect of ivermectin on the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites of Jamuna basin sheep was investigated in relation to the areas, flock sizes and rearing systems. A total 420 faecal samples were examined microscopically by using Stoll’s ova dilution technique from June to December 2020. The number of eggs per gram of feces was calculated and it ranged from 100-500.The study showed that 100% sheep were found to be infected with one or more species of parasites. Four types of parasites were identified. In grazing animals, stomach worm, Paramphistomum worm, Fasciola and install feeding, stomach worm and Trichuris were found. The prevalence of parasites in grazing on 0 day was stomach worm 20%, Paramphistomum worm10% whereas in stall feeding it was stomach worm 15% and Trichuris 10%. In 15 days, in all grazing animals stomach worm was 10% and Paramphistomum worm 10% whereas in stall feeding it was stomach worm 5%. On 30th day, in grazing animals, stomach worm 15%, and Paramphistomum worm 10% were present, whereas in stall feeding it was stomach worm 10%, and Paramphistomum 10%. The highest prevalence of stomach worm was 20%, whereas Paramphistomum was the lowest with 10% as seen ingrazing animals. Stomach worm with 15% was the highest and theTrichuris with 10% was the lowest in stall feeding animals. Prevalence of parasites increased with the flock size on 0 day and ivermectin injection reduced the prevalence in 15 days and later it increased after 30 days of interval. The prevalence was higher in char area (35%) than the hilly area (15%). The sheep were more affected in grazing (25%) than stall feeding (20%). In conclusion, the use of ivermectin injection reduced the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites up to one month in sheep.
SAARC J. Agric., 20(2): 235-245 (2022)
Growth and production of monosex tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) under different levels of stocking densities
Authors: Sapkota Karuna , Chaudhary Susant Mani , Bhandari Laxmee , Magar Mahesh Budha , Chaudhary Birendra , Jha Subhash Kumar , Pandey Prabin , Shrestha Jiban
Published: December 2022

Monosex tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) was evaluated in a freshwater pond for 100 days at Gokuleshwor, Baitadi, Nepal during the summer and rainy seasons of 2019. Fingerlings were supplied at stocking densities of 5, 10, 15, and 20 fish per m3. At the time of stocking, the average fingerling weight was 8.5 grams. Each treatment had four replicates. Each of the treatments involved feeding the fish twice a day. The results revealed that the specific growth rate and survival rates decreased with increasing levels of stocking density. As stocking density increased, the growth performance of tilapia dropped. Fish growth was the highest at a stocking density of 5 fish per m3, but the production was the highest at a stocking density of 20 fish per m3. According to the findings of this study, farmers should use higher stocking densities to maximize production.
SAARC J. Agric., 20(2): 247-259 (2022)
Conocimiento de infecciones de transmisión sexual y actitudes sobre conductas sexuales riesgosas en estudiantes varones de una universidad peruana
Authors: Perca Palacios Lisbeth Tania
Published: December 2022

Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre el nivel de conocimiento sobre las infecciones de transmisión sexual y actitudes sobre conductas sexuales riesgosas en estudiantes varones de la Universidad Nacional Jorge Basadre Grohmann. Material y métodos: Estudio de enfoque cuantitativo, tipo no experimental correlacional, método deductivo, con una muestra de 81 estudiantes varones, muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia, se utilizó un instrumento basado en 2 partes. Resultados: El 90 % de los estudiantes encuestados tenía entre 18 y 29 años, el 98 % era soltero y el 26 % era de primer año. Sobre el nivel de conocimiento de las ITS, el 73 % demostró tener un nivel de conocimiento medio y el 74 % demostró poseer una actitud favorable hacia las conductas sexuales riesgosas. Conclusión: Se acepta la hipótesis alterna, donde los estudiantes varones que tienen un nivel de conocimiento alto o regular sobre las ITS tienden a adoptar una actitud favorable hacia las conductas sexuales riesgosas determinada por la prueba estadística Chi cuadrado 11,235 (pvalor de 0,024).
Calidad del cuidado de enfermería en un servicio de emergencia
Authors: Condori-Barreto Juana , Uchazara-Llanque Maritza Diana , Guevara-Luque Nickol Laura
Published: December 2022

Objetivo: Determinar la percepción del paciente acerca de la calidad del cuidado que brinda la enfermera en el Servicio de Emergencia del Hospital Hipólito Unanue. Material y método: Estudio de tipo descriptivo, transversal con enfoque cuantitativo. Muestra conformada por 60 pacientes adultos que acudieron al Servicio de Emergencia. Se utilizó como instrumento el cuestionario de escala de Likert elaborado por la Lic. Romero L. y modificado por las autoras. Resultados: Dimensión de la percepción-componente interpersonal favorable (70 %), medianamente favorable (11,7 %), medianamente desfavorable (11,7 %) y desfavorable (6,7 %). Dimensión de la percepción-componente confort favorable (13,3 %), medianamente favorable (51,7 %), medianamente desfavorable (26,7 %) y desfavorable (8,3 %). Conclusión: Más de la mitad de los pacientes (58,3 %) tienen una percepción favorable acerca de la calidad del cuidado que brinda la enfermera(o) en el Servicio de Emergencia del Hospital Hipólito Unanue.
Intervenciones para la prevención de la anemia en madres de niños menores de tres años
Authors: González Paucarhuanca Lidia , Salcedo Cancho Julia Cristina , Fracchia González Giovanna
Published: December 2022

Objetivo: Analizar la evidencia científica acerca de las intervenciones para la prevención de la anemia en madres de niños menores de tres años. Métodos: Revisión sistemática entre 2017 y 2019. Se realizó la búsqueda en bases de datos: Google Académico, PubMed, Scielo, repositorios: Cybertesis, DSpace, Core, haciendo uso de operadores booleanos básicos y palabras claves. Luego de aplicar los criterios de inclusión y exclusión se seleccionaron 10 artículos. Se utilizó el diagrama de flujo Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Conclusiones: En los 10 artículos analizados, se han encontrado diversos enfoques de intervención, y fueron desarrollados en aspectos educativos y nutricionales lograron aspectos positivos en la reducción de la anemia.
Zımni Red İşleminde Dava Açma Süresi Sorunu
Authors: YILDIRIM Turan
Published: December 2022

İdareye yapılan başvuruların Kanunda belirtilen sürelerde cevaplanmaması halinde, istek reddedilmiş sayılarak, dava açma süresi işletilmeye başlanmaktadır. Anayasanın 74.maddesindeki, vatandaşların başvurularının gecikmeksizin yazılı olarak cevaplandırılması yönündeki hüküm; 125.maddedeki dava süresinin yazılı bildirimle başlayacağını düzenleyen kuralla birlikte okunduğunda, ortada yazılı bildirim olmayan hallerde dava açma süresinin başlamaması gerekir. Danıştay İçtihatları Birleştirme Kurulu, bu konuda farklı kararlar olduğu için yapılan içtihatların birleştirilmesi talebini, farklı kararların, hukuki istikrarı zedeleyecek düzeyde olmadığı gerekçesiyle reddetmiştir. Halbuki Anayasanın 40.maddesini doğrudan uygulanabilir hüküm niteliğinde bulan Danıştay, 74.ve 125.maddeyi de doğrudan uygulayarak, zımni red işlemi sorununu çözümleyebilirdi.
Seri Muhakeme Usulünde İçtima Uygulaması Ve Katalog İçi Suçların Birlikte İşlenmesi Sorunu
Authors: DEMİR Oğuzhan
Published: December 2022

Ceza muhakemesi sisteminde yapılan majör değişikliklerin, uygulamada gerek sistemin diğer müesseseleri ile gerek maddi ceza hukuku kurumlarıyla çelişmesi oldukça muhtemeldir. Seri muhakeme usulünün tatbik edilmeye başlanmasıyla birlikte birçok tartışma gündeme gelmiş ve bu usul, muhakeme ilkeleri ve hâkim/savcı konumu gibi birçok açıdan ele alınmıştır. Bahsi geçen tartışmalardan bir tanesi de suçların, zincirleme şekilde veya birlikte işlenmesi halinde nasıl bir yol izleneceğidir. Bu doğrultuda CMK m. 250’de düzenlenen bu özel usulün, sistemle bütünleştirilmesi ve ortaya çıkan sorunların çözümü amacıyla ilgili hükümde bazı değişiklikler yapılmıştır. Ancak hükümde iyileştirme amacıyla yapılan bahse konu bu tadilat, başka problemleri ortaya çıkarmıştır.
Um olhar sobre o conhecimento e percentual vacinal referente ao papilomavírus humano (HPV) nos acadêmicos de medicina de um centro universitário privado: Um estudo transversal
Authors: Testa Gabriel Anizeli Favarão , Ferreira Fernando Azevedo , Faggion Bruno Zanardo , Yonegura Winny Hirome Takahashi
Published: December 2022

O objetivo do presente estudo buscou avaliar o saber dos acadêmicos de medicina sobre a infecção pelo papilomavírus humano (human papillomavirus, HPV, em inglês), além de, abordar o conhecimento sobre a prevenção e taxa de adesão à vacina. Trata-se de um estudo transversal, por meio da aplicação de um questionário online, que abordou os seguintes aspectos: conhecimento técnico e prático sobre HPV e sua profilaxia; taxa de vacinação dos acadêmicos. O respectivo estudo contabilizou a participação de 139 acadêmicos de Medicina, 74,9% (n=103) do sexo feminino e 25,9% (n=36) do sexo masculino. Em comparação entre os sexos, as mulheres apresentaram maior participação aos consultórios de ginecologia, bem como, a discussão sobre infecções sexualmente transmissíveis com seus médicos (p<0,001). O sexo feminino apresentou maior frequência em receberem por intermédio dos familiares a informação sobre a vacina (p<0,01). Assim como, de receberem ao menos 1 dose (p<0,001) e realizarem esquema completo da vacinação (p<0,001), em comparação com o sexo masculino. Os acadêmicos com idade superior ou igual a 25 anos responderam com maior número de acertos as questões teóricas do questionário (p=0,01), sendo estes menos vacinados (p=0,03), quando comparados aos acadêmicos mais novos (entre 18 e 24 anos). Estudantes do internato mostraram-se com maior conhecimento sobre a eficácia da vacina (p=0,01) em relação ao ciclo básico e clínico. Os universitários mostraram excelente conhecimento teórico e prático sobre a infecção e profilaxia. Por fim, a maioria dos acadêmicos vacinados, receberam o total de três doses.
Kinematics of the axial segment of horses submitted to dynamic mobilization exercises
Authors: Oliveira Kátia de , Patini Ana Flávia , Rancan Thaiza
Published: December 2022

This study aimed to investigate the kinematic effects of dynamic mobilization exercises on the axial segment in horses. Twelve horses crossbreed were used, which were monitored before (day 0) and at the end of the experimental period (day 120), distributed in an entirely randomized design, totalizing six repetitions per treatment The treatments consisted of two experimental groups, one composed of horses not performing the dynamic mobilization exercises and the other composed of horses submitted to the mobilization program. The static kinematic variables were evaluated, by means of hemispherical markers such as depth (cm), angle (°), difference in depth and angle, for each vertebral level analyzed (T10, T13, T17, L1 and L3), as well as total range of motion for depth and angle, in which this parameter expressed the thoracolumbar motion in its entirety. The performance of dynamic mobilization produced a significant (P<0.05) decrease in thoracolumbar depth and increase in thoracolumbar flexion angle, compared to the group that did not perform the functional exercises. A reduction in the total thoracolumbar depth of -6.28 cm (P<0.0001) was observed in horses that underwent the exercises. The same response behavior was verified for angular measurement, in which there was an increase in the total ROM of the angle, reflecting thoracolumbar flexion, of 15.54°(P<0.00001). It was concluded that dynamic mobilization exercises consistently produce flexion of the axial segment, becoming a potential tool to improve range of motion and thoracolumbar function in horses.
Análise da satisfação de pacientes Pós-COVID-19 com telemonitoramento para o treinamento da musculatura inspiratória
Authors: Iamonti Vinícius Carlos , Simões Cristiane da Fonseca , Oliveira Mirian Borralho de , Prates Ana Carolina de Lima , Santos Renata Oliveira , Carvalho Carlos Roberto Ribeiro de , Porto Elias Ferreira
Published: December 2022

Objetivo: A COVID-19 é uma infecção respiratória que pode demandar da utilização prolongada da ventilação mecânica invasiva, com consequente redução na capacidade da musculatura respiratória, estudos têm mostrado que a telemonitoramento traz resultados semelhantes aos da reabilitação pulmonar tradicional. Metodologia: O objetivo do estudo foi verificar a satisfação e adesão de pacientes Pós-COVID-19 com o telemonitoramento e analisar se esta é eficaz para reduzir a dispneia e melhorar a qualidade de vida. Trata-se de um estudo prospectivo de ensaio clínico composto de 36 participantes com infecção respiratória confirmada por COVID-19 por PCR. Resultados: Foram aplicados os protocolos de avaliação da pressão máxima inspiratória sustentada, avaliação do índice de força, avaliação da capacidade de endurance muscular inspiratória, Escala de Likert e realizado o protocolo de telemonitoramento. Conclusão: Verificou-se que no início os participantes não acreditavam que o tratamento daria certo, traria resultados, melhoraria os sintomas de fadiga ou os ajudariam a realizar as atividades básicas de vida diária. Após 30 dias de tratamento, a média de satisfação foi de 93,1% comparado a 65,6% inicial. Foi possível concluir que houve um aumento significativo na satisfação, adesão, melhora da capacidade funcional e redução da dispneia por meio da telemonitoramento.
Rastreio de câncer de mama em transgêneros: uma revisão integrativa de literatura
Authors: Mendonça Willian Júnio Rodrigues , Mendonça Nara Jane , Lima Paula Marynela Alves Pereira
Published: December 2022

Introdução:  A neoplasia da mama, exceto o câncer de pele não melanoma, é a mais incidente no Brasil. O câncer de mama é estratificado em subtipos de acordo com sua gênese. O estrogênio, por sua vez, é um hormônio esteroide que está relacionado à origem de câncer de mama do tipo hormônio dependente. Nesse contexto, a hormonioterapia, empregada no tratamento dos sintomas menopáusicos e também na terapia hormonal de transgêneros, está envolvida diretamente com o volume de estrogênio circulante no corpo destes grupos. Objetivo: Diante do exposto, surge a preocupação quanto ao aumento da incidência de câncer de mama em transgêneros. Logo, esta revisão de literatura objetivou avaliar a relação do câncer de mama com a terapia hormonal a longo prazo, e ainda, a situação do rastreio de neoplasias de mama em mulheres e homens transgênero, bem como os seus desafios. Metodologia: Revisão literária, resultante de pesquisas na BVS, PubMed, EbscoHost e SciELO abrangendo artigos em inglês, português e espanhol. Resultados: Foram analisados doze artigos. Foi evidenciado na literatura insuficiência de documentação para uma possível afirmação ou negação da relação entre terapia hormonal e maior incidência de câncer de mama em transgêneros, devido à falta de estudos. Conclusão: É necessário que seja melhor compreendida a epidemiologia, para que exista alguma diretriz própria a respeito da prevenção secundária em pessoas transgênero, além de um melhor preparo dos profissinais para um atendimento de qualidade. Ainda, sugere-se que essa população seja melhor documentada, de modo a ter-se mais estudos e políticas específicas.