bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Studies on Pesticide Resistant Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria from Grape Yard Soil
Authors: A. V Jadhav , N. R Shaikh , G. R Pathade
Published: May 2023

Dimethoate, a widely used organophosphate insecticide and acaricide to grape plants, is readily absorbed and distributed throughout plant tissues. The present work was based on isolation and studies on pesticide resistant phosphate solubilizing bacteria from grape yard soil. The Minimum inhibitory concentration [MIC] of normal garden microflora was observed to be 0.8% of dimethoate. The total of 6 pesticide resistant phosphate solubilizing bacteria [PP1, PP2, PP3, PP4, PP5, and PP6] were isolated from grape yard soil on Katznelson’s and Bose agar. Colony characteristics, morphological characteristics, motility, sporulation and capsulation of isolates were studied. Biochemical characteristics including carbohydrate utilization, H2S production and enzyme activities were studied. Agricultural importance of the isolates with respect to indole acetic acid production, nitrogen fixation, cellulose degradation, antagonistic effects on Azotobacter spp. and Rhizobium spp. were also studied. The pesticide tolerance was checked and seed germination test were performed. The effect of each isolate and mixed cultures on plant growth of moth bean seeds was studied. From the results, the isolate PP3 was found to be most important agriculturally producing indole acetic acid. The mixed culture also improved shoot and root growth. Further studies in this context are in process.
Study of genetic diversity in rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes under direct seeded condition by using principal component analysis
Authors: Kumar Preeti , Nilanjaya  , Shah Pankaj
Published: May 2023

The present investigation was carried out to assess the genetic diversity by using principal component analysis for yield and yield contributing traits in thirty-two genotypes of rice under direct seeded condition (DSR). The experiment was conducted at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar in randomized block design with three replications. The results revealed that first four component axes had eigen values 1.0, representing a cumulative variability of 76.86 %. Principal component analysis (PCA) indicate that four components (PC1 to PC4) accounted for about 76.86% of the total variation present among all the traits. Out of total principal components PC1, PC2, PC3 and PC4 with values 33.781%, 19.02%, 13.859% and 10.206% respectively, contributed more to the total variation. The first principal component had high positive loading for 15 traits out of 17. Similarly, second and third principal component had 7 traits each, fourth component with 6 traits had high positive loadings which contributed more to the diversity. Genotypes in cluster V showed higher mean performance for most of the yield attributing traits. Therefore, selection of parents for different traits would be effective from this cluster. Thus, result of the present study could be exploited in planning and execution of future breeding programme in rice under direct seeded condition.
Determination of antibacterial Activity of Bacteriocin of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Meat Samples
Authors: Zende Arti , Khandkar Amod , Pathade Girish
Published: May 2023

The present study is aimed at determination of antimicrobial activity of lactic acid bacteria isolated from meat samples against common food borne pathogens. The meat samples were collected from local meat shops and were inoculated in sterile saline to make suspension. The isolates were enriched in tomato juice at acidic pH and then the bacteriocin producing lactic acid bacteria were isolated by using de-Man Rogosa Sharpe (MRS) agar supplemented with 0.01% sodium azide and 2%  Glycerophosphate. The plates were overlaid with the same media and incubated at 35 oC for 48- h. The production of crude bacteriocin was carried out by growing isolated strain in MRS broth, which was then centrifuged at 10000 rpm for 15 min at 4 oC to get the bacteriocin fraction in the cell free supernatant. The crude bacteriocin preparation was subjected to characterization with respect to heat stability, pH, susceptibility to denaturation by enzymes and detergents. Antagonistic activity of bacteriocin was studied by agar well diffusion method against different microorganisms such as B. subtilis, B. cereus, S. typhi, M. luteus, S. aureus, E.coli and P vulgaris. The result showed that bacteriocin producing lactobacilli obtained from meat samples have potential to inhibit bacteria such as B.cereus, S. typhi, S. aureus, E.coli, P. vulgaris.
A study on bioremediation potency of Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus aculeatus in reduction of BOD concentration of dairy effluent and evaluation of phytotoxicity effect of treated effluent on Arachis hypogaea
Authors: Chaithra C  , Kousar Hina , Dhanushree M.S  , Akshatha K.U
Published: May 2023

Water resources are of significant importance to human beings. The main sources of water contamination are toxic industrial waste, runoff from agricultural waste, and untreated home garbage discharge. During the processing of milk in dairy industry, a large amount of water is used, resulting in a large volume of effluent comprising dissolved sugars, proteins, lipids and other organic compounds. As a result, dairy effluent has a high organic matter concentration and a high BOD. Contaminants in effluents must be eliminated before they enter a water body, as they have a negative impact on aquatic ecosystems. One of the most effective strategies for treating industrial effluents is bioremediation. In the current study investigated the removal of biochemical oxygen demand in dairy effluent using fungal isolates such as Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus aculeatus. According to a phytotoxicity test, fungal strains have ability to eliminate BOD from the effluent.
Estimation of Ranking in Isabgol (Plantago ovata Frosk.) Genotypes over Diverse Environmental Conditions in Humid and Sub-humid Southern Plains of Rajasthan (India)
Authors: Kumar Yadav Mukesh , Dadheech Amit , Kumar Amit , Goswami Bhavna
Published: May 2023

Genotype x environment interaction was carried out with 18 genotypes of isabgol in a Completely Randomized Block Design with 3 replications over 3 different environments in Rajasthan during Rabi 2020 to identify stable genotypes for grain yield and contributing traits of genotypes in different environments. According to the Eberhart and Russell model for stability analysis, the mean squares due to genotypes or treatments were significant for all traits in the analysis of variance of phenotypic stability. The genotype UI-1 and HI-8 was superior in per se performance, a regression coefficient around one and non-significant deviation from regression. Stability under unfavorable environment for seed yield, while UI-2 exhibited its suitability under favorable environments for most of the characters. Besides this, some genotypes viz., UI- 11 and HI-8 for days to 50 per cent flowering, UI-3 for number of branches per plant and UI-2 for spike length were observed having regression coefficient around unity so these parents may be utilized in variable environmental conditions. These Genotypes were proven to be appropriate under diverse agro-climatic situations.
Integrated fish farming system: a way towards sustainability and prosperity of farmers
Authors: Chandra Gyan , Kumar Chaudhary Pramod , Kumar Manoj
Published: May 2023

Aquaculture is an important source of income, employment, and nutrition in rural areas. An integrated fish farming system is very much beneficial for farmers. Technology is climate resilient and supports good income compared to crop production and fish farming alone. It is efficient in providing regular income and recycling agricultural waste. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Supaul, conducted the study in NICRA village Sadanandpur to estimate fish production, disease occurrence, and economic profitability of the integrated fish farming system. The generated data were used to calculate the gross return, net return, and ultimate B: C ratio; the integrated fish farming system witnessed higher fish production and economic return. The B: C ratio of paddy, wheat, fish, and integrated farming system are 2.7, 1.78, 3.7, and 4.3, respectively. Thus, farmers can get a higher financial return by adopting an integrated fish farming system with a complete package and practice.
Responses of soil enzymatic activity to rice residue management technologies and fertilizer levels in the rice rhizosphere on a clay loam
Authors: Madhuri G. Veena , V. Sailaja  , T.V. Sridhar
Published: May 2023

Crop residues returned to the soil can maintain or enhance soil quality and productivity through favourable effects on soil properties and life-support processes. The field experiment was conducted during the kharif season of 2021-2022 at the Agricultural College Farm, Bapatla, ANGRAU, Lam, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh to study the “Responses of soil enzymatic activity to rice residue management technologies and fertilizer levels in the rice rhizosphere on a clay loam”. The experiment was laid out in split-plot design with the rice residue management practices, assigned to the main plots and fertilizer levels to sub plots. The main plot comprised four different rice residue management practices viz; Straw burning (M1), Straw incorporation (M2), Straw incorporation + FYM @ 5.0 t ha-1 (M3) and Straw incorporation + DI (decomposing inoculum) + FYM @ 5 t ha-1 (M4). Three fertilizer levels were applied to rice viz., 75% RDF (S1), 100% RDF (S2) and 125% RDF (S3), as sub plot treatments. Enzyme activities viz., dehydrogenase, urease, acid and alkaline phosphatase activities at panicle initiation were significantly influenced by the crop residue management practices and fertilizer levels while their interactions were not significant. Straw incorporation + DI + FYM @ 5 t ha-1 showed significantly higher enzymatic activities among the residue management practices and among the fertilizer levels, 125% RDF is significantly superior over 75% RDF.
Role of air quality and pollution in the exacerbation of pulmonary diseases in type 2 diabetes
Authors: Afridi Muhammad Hussain , Khan Atta Muhammad , Nosherwan  , Zeb Shah , Khan Muhammad Abbas , Wasim Shahid
Published: May 2023

Background: This study aimed to investigate the role of air quality and pollution in pulmonary diseases exacerbation among 100 patients with type 2 diabetes. The study included data on air quality parameters such as PM10 and SO2 concentrations, disease comorbidities such as COPD, respiratory tract infection, and asthma collected over a period of 12 months from January 2020 to January 2021. The results of the study indicated that the prevalence of exacerbations of pulmonary diseases was significantly higher in patients with poor air quality (P<0.001). Moreover, patients with comorbid respiratory tract infection and COPD had higher rates of exacerbations in comparison with those without such diseases (P<0.001). In conclusion, this study demonstrated that air pollution is associated with increased exacerbations of pulmonary disease in type 2 diabetes. Thus, air quality should be taken into consideration when treating type 2 diabetes patients, especially those with comorbid respiratory disease. Objectives: To study the role of air quality and pollution in pulmonary diseases exacerbation in type 2 diabetes. And identify the air quality parameters associated with pulmonary diseases exacerbation in type 2 diabetes. And explain the relationship between comorbid respiratory diseases and air quality in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Türkiye’de Yayılış Gösteren Aconogonon, Bistorta ve Fallopia (Polygonaceae) Üyelerinin Karşılaştırmalı Yaprak Morfolojisi
Authors: KUNDAKÇI Suzan , MAKBUL Serdar , GÜLTEPE Mutlu , COŞKUNÇELEBİ Kamil
Published: May 2023

Bu çalışmada Aconogonon (A. alpinum), Bistorta (B. carnea ve B. officinalis) ve Fallopia (F. convolvulus ve F. dumetorum) taksonları yaprak makro ve mikromorfolojik özellikleri açısından ayrıntılı şekilde incelenmiş ve taksonomik açıdan değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışmalar, türlerin doğal yayılış gösterdiği alanlardan 2021 ve 2022 yılları arasında haziran-ekim aylarında toplanan ve Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Üniversitesi Biyoloji Bölümü Herbaryumunda saklanan örnekler üzerinde, ışık mikroskobu (IM) ve taramalı elektron mikroskobu (SEM) kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. İncelenen tüm taksonlarda yaprak şekillerinin geniş veya dar lanseolat, ovat ve kalpsi olduğu belirlenmiştir. Aconogonon ve Bistorta taksonlarının amfistomatik, Fallopia türlerinin ise hipostomatik olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Bununla beraber incelenen taksonların yaprak adaksiyal yüzeylerinde çizgili ve çizgili-granüllü epikutikular mum tabakası mevcut iken abaksiyal yüzeylerin ise çizgili, granüllü, çizgili-granüllü ve kristalli olduğu ayrıca tespit edilen bu özelliklerin incelenen taksonları ayırt etmede önemli katkı sağladığı sayısal analizler kullanarak ortaya konmuştur.
Pyrocarbon hemiarthroplasty and the shoulder: biomechanical and clinical results of an emerging treatment option
Authors: Fares Mohamad Y. , Singh Jaspal , Boufadel Peter , Cohn Matthew R. , Abboud Joseph A.
Published: May 2023

While shoulder hemiarthroplasty is still used to treat young patients with shoulder pathology, the use of this procedure has substantially declined in recent years due to its significant complication profile. Glenoid wear with arthrosis is one of the major postoperative complications following shoulder hemiarthroplasty, and efforts to prevent this complication led many scientists to explore alternative weight-bearing surfaces on arthroplasty implants to decrease joint wear and improve patient outcomes. Pyrolytic carbon, or pyrocarbon, is a material that has better biocompatibility, survivorship, strength, and wear resistance compared to the materials used in traditional shoulder hemiarthroplasty. Pyrocarbon implants have been used in orthopedics for over 50 years; recently, their utility in shoulder hemiarthroplasty has garnered much interest. The purpose behind the use of pyrocarbon in shoulder hemiarthroplasty is to decrease the risk of progressive glenoid wear, especially in young active patients in whom joint preservation is important. Promising survivorship and outcomes have been demonstrated by recent studies, including limited glenoid wear following pyrocarbon hemiarthroplasty. Nevertheless, these clinical studies have been limited to relatively small case series with limited long-term follow-up. Accordingly, additional research and comparative studies need to be conducted in order to properly assess the therapeutic efficacy and value of pyrocarbon hemiarthroplasty.
Ecuaciones de predicción para el requerimiento calórico diario de mujeres jóvenes
Authors: Ortiz Rodríguez Briseidy , De León Fierro Lidia Guillermina , Urita Sánchez Ofelia Gertrudis , Candia Luján Ramón
Published: May 2023

El cálculo del gasto energético total (GET) a partir de ecuaciones predictivas, permite identificar las necesidades calóricas diarias de un individuo, por lo que resulta importante identificar la fórmula que mejor estime ese valor. El objetivo fue analizar la equivalencia de la ingesta calórica por registro de alimentos consumidos en 24 horas (R24-hr) contra los requerimientos energéticos diarios estimados con las ecuaciones: Harris-Benedict (HB), Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Agricultura y la Alimentación/Organización Mundial de la Salud (FAO/OMS), Institute of Medicine (IOM) y Valencia (VA), en mujeres sedentarias de peso adecuado (PA) y con sobrepeso u obesidad (SPO). Participaron voluntariamente 25 mujeres, 14 de PA y 11 con SPO. Se calculó la ingesta calórica diaria por R24-hr y se estimó el GET por las ecuaciones de HB, FAO/OMS, IOM y VA. Se realizó t de Student entre PA y SPO, para las variables antropométricas; Wilcoxon para el GET por grupo y Kruskal-Wallis para diferencias entre ecuaciones. La ingesta calórica por R24-hr fue igual en PA y SPO, pero el requerimiento por ecuaciones fue mayor en SPO (p≤0.01). Los requerimientos por FAO/OMS fueron igual a lo reportado por R24-hr tanto en PA [1725.3 (1587.6, 1904.2) vs 1952.2 (1366.0, 2392.5)] como en SPO [2162.4 (2075.3, 2231.0) vs 1893.0 (1471.5, 2313.5)]. La fórmula IOM calculó menores requerimientos que FAO/OMS y que R24-hr en SPO (p≤0.01), por lo que su uso puede evitar la sobreingesta calórica en individuos más pesados.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54167/tch.v11i1.165
Hallazgos radiológicos de neumoperitoneo: Signo de Rigler
Authors: Loaiza Saenz Luis Felipe
Published: May 2023

Femenina de 72 años conocida hipertensa, diabética, con antecedentes quirúrgicos de una cesárea a los 25 años e histerectomía a los 55 años. La misma ingresa al servicio de emergencias con historia de haber consultado días previos en otro centro medico por dolor abdominal le indicaron al familiar que en la radiografía de abdomen se observaba abundante coproestasis por lo cual la egresan con lactulosa 15 ml TID, niegan los familiares valoración con tacto rectal. Al ingreso a nuestro centro medico la paciente se nota francamente algica, con abdomen distendido, timpánico, a la auscultación sonidos metálicos y defensa a la palpación. Presentaba mucosa oral seca, llenado capilar mayor a 3 segundos, mottling score grado 1. La paciente indica dificultad para canalizar gases, no defecaba desde hace 6 días.  Signos vitales al ingreso frecuencia cardiaca 108 lpm, presión arterial 98/61 mmHg, saturación de oxigeno 93% aire ambiente, frecuencia respiratoria 25 por minuto, temperatura 37.2 ºC, glicemia 96 mg/dl.
Ante la sospecha de un abdomen agudo obstructivo se inicia la reanimación, maniobras de descompresión gástrica, como primer estudio se envía una radiografía de abdomen, dado a que no se tenía disponible ultrasonido.
PERSEPSI DAN PARTISIPASI MASYARAKAT TERHADAP PROGRAM TAHFIDZ AL-QUR’AN DI PADEPOKAN IBNU RUSYDI CUKIR DIWEK JOMBANG
Authors: Adzim Abd , Munif Achmad Abdul
Published: May 2023

Initially, the community's perception of the Al-Qura'an tahfidz program at the Ibnu Rusydi Padepokan was indifferent, because the history of the establishment of the hermitage began with a prayer room which was used as a place to rest to simply unwind, moreover the leader or caretaker of the mosque was a former thug, he was not sure that it will become a hermitage that has a tahfidz Al-Qura'an program, therefore the public's perception is negative, but in the end the public's perception of the Ibnu Rusydi hermitage is good when many students stay, there are congregational prayer activities and reciting the Koran . The positive response from the community increased when Abah Agus Ma'arif (caretaker) was very painstaking and patient in guiding, leading students who had mental damage and mental shock, such as; former thugs, ex-convicts, drug addicts, street children, hopeless, distortions, he uses a persuasive approach based on the Koran. This study used a qualitative descriptive approach, with a case study design with data collection techniques through interviews, observation and documentation. Furthermore, data analysis was carried out using descriptive qualitative analysis methods. The research results found that; the public's perception of the Al-Qur'an tahfidz program is very good as evidenced by responses and encouragement both directly and indirectly, because the program is considered the strongest fortress to protect life. Globalization and modernization are considered as challenges that can damage the morality of national and religious life, the stronger the positive response of the community when Abah Agus Maarif (caretaker) embraces, guides, students who have mental retardation, mental shock, thirst for religious values ? by using an Al-based approach -Quran. Community participation in the Al-Qur'an tahfidz program at the Ibnu Rusydi Cukir Diwek Jombang hermitage is evidenced by the presence of residents at the hermitage starting to just chat, talk about the development of the hermitage, even entrusting their son to study/stay at the hermitage. Because they believe that if their son is diligent in reciting the Koran, it will have a good mindset, mental, soul
Сравнительный анализ причин и предпосылок Геноцида армян и Дарфурского геноцида
Authors: Марукян Армен
Published: May 2023

Հայոց ցեղասպանության և Դարֆուրի ցեղասպանության պատճառներում և նախադրյալներում առկա են ինչպես այդ հանցագործություններին բնորոշ ընդհանրություններ, այնպես էլ էական տարբերություններ. 1. Եթե Հայոց ցեղասպանության դեպքում բավականին հստակ նկատելի է ցեղասպանության հանցագործության հիմնական տարրերից մեկը՝ թուրքերի կողմից հայերին բնաջնջելու հանցավոր մտադրությունը, ապա Դարֆուրում սևամորթ բնակչության զանգվածային ոչնչացման հիմքում ընկած տնտեսական և նյութական պատճառները բավականին դժվար է առանձնացնել այդ խումբը որպես այդպիսին ոչնչացնելու մտադրությունից: 2. Դարֆուրի սևամորթ բնակչության սպանություններն ու տեղահանությունները փոխկապակցված էին բարդ կլիմայական պայմանների, ինչպես նաև հակամարտող կողմերի՝ տվյալ տարածքի հողի և բնական պաշարների, առաջին հերթին՝ նավթի արդյունահանման նկատմամբ վերահսկողություն ստանալու ցանկության հետ, ինչը մեծապես բարդացնում է այդ հանցավոր արարքների նույնականացումը ՄԱԿ-ի 1948 թ. դեկտեմբերի 9-ի կոնվենցիայում ամրագրված ցեղասպանության հանցագործության հանցակազմի հետ։ In addition to the commonalities in the causes and prerequisites of the Armenian Genocide and the Darfur Genocide, there are also significant differences. 1. If in the case of the Armenian Genocide, one of the main elements of the crime of genocide, namely the criminal intent of the Turks to exterminate the Armenians, is quite clearly visible, then the economic and material reasons behind the mass destruction of the black population in Darfur are quite difficult to separate from the intent to destroy that group as such. 2. The killings and displacements of the black population of Darfur were linked to the difficult climatic conditions, as well as the desire of the conflicting parties to gain control over the land and natural resources of the region, which greatly complicates the identification of these criminal acts with the crime of genocide stipulated in the UN Convention of 1948.
История Арцаха в трудах французских арменоведов
Authors: Долуханян Aэлита
Published: May 2023

Բոլոր նշանավոր ֆրանսիացի հայագետները Հայաստանի պատմությունը շարադրելիս նշել են, որ երկիրն ունեցել է տասնհինգ նահանգ, որոնցից թվով տասներորդը եղել է Արցախը, որը հայկական է եղել միշտ, մինչև որ XIX դարի սկզբին Արցախի մելիքները մահմեդականների արշավանքներից ազատվելու համար ինքնակամ միացել են ռուսական կայսրությանը: Այդ պատմական փաստերը Արցախի անցյալի մասին ֆրանսիացի հայագետները շարադրում են ոչ միայն ըստ հայկական աղբյուրների, այլև ըստ օտարազգի պատմիչների ու ժամանակագիրների վկայությունների: Ավելին՝ նրանք Շուշին հիշատակում են որպես Արցախի կարևոր կենտրոն:
In their writings on the history of Armenia, all French Armenologists have noted that the country had fifteen provinces. Of those provinces, Artsakh was the tenth. It was always Armenian and under the control of Armenians until the beginning of the 19th century when Artsakh’s Meliks (ruling princes, hereditary Armenian nobility) voluntarily joined the Russian Empire in order to protect themselves from the Muslim incursions. The French Armenologists cite those historical facts about the past of Artsakh not only on the basis of the Armenian sources, but also based on the accounts of foreign historians and the narratives of their contemporary writers. Additionally, the French Armenologists consistently cite Shushi as the important center of Artsakh.
Unraveling the Intricate Nexus of Philippine Environment and Economy: An Empirical Analysis Using Multiple Regression
Authors: Sabroso Leomar M , Duyo Jan Mariel A , Salapa Aristeo C
Published: May 2023

A progressive country has sacrificed many things to achieve its goals, including using natural resources leading to environmental degradation. This study aimed to find out the status of the Philippines concerning environmental factors, specifically Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions, and how it is intertwined with various economic aspects, explicitly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita, Primary Energy Use, Renewable Energy Consumption, Population Growth, and Foreign Direct Investment. The study employed multiple regression analysis to measure the relationship between environmental conditions and economic growth factors. The data secondary data used in the study was obtained from World Bank (1990 – 2014). Results yielded that the impact of GDP per capita has a positively significant relationship with carbon emission influencing a substantial increase. Consumption of primary energy use by households or businesses has extensive environmental consequences, especially with substantial population growth. Moreover, the utilization of renewable energy emerged as the most obvious approach the country should come up with to combat climate change and environmental deterioration as increased human activity necessitates the utilization of the environment and natural resources. Researchers suggest significant investments in climate change adaptation and combating for the country, considering the Philippine’s strong potential for clean energy generation to avoid or even contend with the predicted ecological catastrophe by 2100.
A prospective study on clinical signs, management, outcomes, and delayed neurologic sequelae due to metaldehyde poisoning in 26 dogs
Authors: Dutil Guillaume , Berny Philippe
Published: May 2023

Background:
Metaldehyde poisoning in dogs is weel known and described issue. Several studies focused on the incidence, epidemiological features and clinical and pathological findings associated with this intoxication. However, there are no prospective studies of metaldehyde poisoning and late-onset seizures.
Aims:
To prospectively describe clinical signs, therapeutic management, outcomes, and delayed-onset seizures due to metaldehyde poisoning in dogs.
Methods:
A 15-month prospective study on dogs with a diagnosis of metaldehyde poisoning, either via phone call to the animal poison control centre or analysis at the toxicology laboratory in Lyon, France. Clinical signs, therapeutic management and outcomes and the late onset of seizures were assessed for at least 3 years.
Results:
Twenty-six dogs were enrolled in the study. The most prevalent clinical signs were ataxia (18 dogs), convulsions (17), hypersalivation (15), and tremors (15). Treatment was symptomatic (e.g., activated charcoal, emetic therapy, and IV fluids) with anticonvulsant therapy (mainly diazepam). The overall survival rate was 81% (21/26 dogs). All dogs that received active charcoal (11/11) or emetic therapy (4/4) survived. Twelve of 17 dogs had convulsions and survived; 9 were followed up for at least 3 years after poisoning, and none had any other seizure episode or neurological sequelae.
Conclusion:
This prospective study describes clinical signs, therapeutic management and outcome of metaldehyde poisoning in dogs and late onset neurologic sequelae. None of the 9 cases that were followed for 3 years developed neurological signs after metaldehyde poisoning. Therefore, long-term antiepileptic therapy is not indicated.
great gulf heist
Authors: Kuttappan Rejimon
Published: May 2023

The following is a commentary by Rejimon Kuttappan, author of Undocumented: Stories of Indian Migrants in the Arab GulfPenguin 2021, on the wages of migrant workers in the Gulf countries, specifically in Qatar. Wage theft can be defined as non-payment for overtime; denying workers their last pay cheque after they leave a job; not paying for all of the hours worked; not paying minimum wages; not paying a worker at all, and not adhering to the terms of the contract. Wage theft was occurring pre-COVID-19. However, it became more visible during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Visibilising the underbelly of global capitalism :
Authors: Manchanda Rita
Published: May 2023

At the annual Pravesi Bharatiya Diwas, the contribution of overseas Indians and the diaspora is celebrated but amidst the high achievers, presidents, and billionaires, ignored and invisible is the contribution of the low and semiskilled workers, especially female domestic workers at the lowest rung of the labour hierarchy of those who migrate to the Gulf and S. E Asian migration corridor. They expose themselves to working and living in a world of precarity, in the desperate hope of lifting their families out of poverty. The Gulf countries account for half of India's 18 million emigrants whose official remittances make up nearly a fifth of the total 87 billion USD overall remittance flows into India. Braving indebtedness, exploitative recruitment agencies, the uncertainties of fraud about jobs, wage theft, bonded labour and dire living conditions, health neglect, hunger, sexual harassment and even torture, migrant workers from South Asia risk their all to escape the hopelessness of unemployment at home in order to sustain their families living there.
MORPHOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR IDENTIFICATION OF AN EDIBLE RUSSULA MUSHROOM IN NORTHEAST VIETNAM
Authors: Anh Chung Nhu , Chi Nguyen Minh , Kiet Trinh Tam , Long Pham Duy , Thuy Pham Thi Thu , Loi Vu Van , Dell Bernard
Published: May 2023

Wild mushrooms are extensively gathered by rural communities throughout the uplands of northern Vietnam and nearby countries for food and medicine. These non-wood forest products are important for the livelihood of numerous rural communities. Many of these fungi form symbiotic relationships with the roots of certain species of forest trees, and the fruiting bodies can not be produced in artificial media. In the northeast region of the country, an edible red Russula (Nấm chẹo or Nấm hồng cô) has been harvested from under wild Castanopsis, Engelhardia and Lithocarpus trees by local people for a long time. However, the identity of this Russula is unknown. We collected basidiomes of this edible Russula in Cao Bang, Bac Giang and Quang Ninh provinces and described its morphological features. We used ITS rDNA and LSU rDNA sequence analysis to compare with other similar taxa in GenBank. Morphological and molecular analysis identified the taxon as Russula griseocarnosa, previously described from southern Yunnan, China. There is strong interest by local governments to commercialize R. griseocarnosa in Vietnam. However, over-harvesting could have detrimental effects on the population of this edible species. Therefore, further studies are needed to quantify the ecological requirements and to develop sustainable harvesting protocols of this edible species in Vietnam.
MANAGEMENT AND ASSESSMENT OF INDETERMINATE (U3) THYROID NODULES: A 5-YEAR MULTISITE RETROSPECTIVE STUDY
Authors: Patel Ravi , Conybeare Alison , Panesar Harrypal , Badrol Sara , Sood Salil
Published: May 2023

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Background: The U grading of Ultrasound scan (USS) is used to assess the likelihood of malignancy in a thyroid nodule and help determine those that warrant an FNAC confirmation. All those of a U3-5 warrant an FNAC for confirmation and typing. This study aims to review the follow-up practice and the likelihood for picking up a malignancy on subsequent USS and FNAC, for those determined as an indeterminate U3 nodule. Methods: We retrospective reviewed the trust database (Portal) for patients who had a U3 nodule reported on USS identified, and clinical, operative and outcomes data were analysed. Results: 258 scans were identified over a 5-year period. The average age was 59 (range 15-95) years old at first USS with a female to the male sex ratio of 4:1. The average number of USS that each patient prior to final diagnosis had averaged at 2.8 (range 1–12). Of those with an initial Thy status, 64 (33%) were benign (Thy2) and a further 49 (25%) were non-diagnostics (Thy1). Over time, only 7 nodules were upgraded to a potential malignancy. Of those who underwent surgery, a final histological diagnosis was obtained in 41 cases. Only Thy1, 2 and 3f produced benign final histology results. Conclusion: For those indeterminate (U3) nodules of Th1-3f, electing for a watch and wait management strategy is reasonable for up to 2.5 years and 4 follow-up scans at an interval of 6–12 months should be implemented. A Thy2 result on a U3 nodule should not be taken as completely reassuring, a high index of suspicion of malignancy must be maintained.
2023/1 EELC’s review of the year 2022
Authors: Calcaterra Luca , Dorssemont Filip , Even Zef , Houweling Ruben , Hrdlicka Marianne , Kerr Anthony , Lhernould Jean-Philippe , Maffei Francesca , Poruban Andrej , Ratti Luca , Vos Jan-Pieter
Published: May 2023

2023/1 EELC’s review of the year 2022

Various of our academic board analysed employment law cases from last year.
2023/6 Legal provisions implementing mandatory Covid-19 health checks for access to work were not in breach of the Constitution (LI)
Authors: Povilaitienė Ieva , Mažeikaitė Indrė , Minkevičiūtė Viktorija
Published: May 2023

2023/6 Legal provisions implementing mandatory Covid-19 health checks for access to work were not in breach of the Constitution (LI)

The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Lithuania has recognised that the requirement for certain industries’ employees to undergo a health check before work or be suspended from work without salary in cases where there was no possibility to transfer such employees to other work in the company due to their health was not in conflict with the Lithuanian Constitution.
2023/7 Applicable law and the impact of a long-term secondment: no clarity yet (LU)
Authors: Molitor Michel
Published: May 2023

2023/7 Applicable law and the impact of a long-term secondment: no clarity yet (LU)

In its decision rendered on 19 May 2022, the Luxembourg Court of Cassation (Cour de Cassation de Luxembourg) ruled on the applicable law to the employment contract of an employee of a Luxembourg company who was on long-term secondment in France, most notably regarding the provisions applicable to determining retirement age and its consequence on the employment contract. The employee was hired at the age of 62 by a Luxembourg company pursuant to an employment contract governed by Luxembourg law and a few months later was seconded to France (to work at the head office of the group) for a period of five years. However, when the employee reached the age of 65, his employer informed him by means of a letter that, in accordance with the provisions of Luxembourg law, he was entitled to an old-age pension with the consequence that his employment contract was automatically terminated.

The Court of Cassation overturned the decision of the Court of Appeal on the ground of insufficient reasoning as it considered that the Court of Appeal did not respond to the arguments put forward by the employee, who had challenged the validity of his secondment (considering that France was the country in which the employee habitually carried out his work).
Bemiddelingsvaardigheden ten dienste van efficiënt en ethisch invorderen van schulden
Authors: Verbeke Alain-Laurent
Published: May 2023

Mediation skills in service of an efficient and ethical consumer debt recovery process

Unpaid debts often accumulate with snowball effect, and contribute to an all more increasing poverty trap in our societies.

All parties involved, also consumers, must be informed and educated towards responsible behavior in debt and credit engagements. Obviously prevention may not solve all problems and recovery of unpaid debts is there to remain.

Efficient and ethical debt recovery then balances both the property rights of creditors who must be paid and the human rights of debtors who may not be pushed into poverty.

In order to find and implement such balance we need a paradigm shift from the current unilateral approach of one claim of one creditor towards the human being behind the claim, and often many more claims.

First of all no recovery measures can be put at the cost of the debtor unless they are taken by official bailiffs according to a strict procedure organized by law.

Second these bailiffs must put the human being of the debtor at the center of their proceedings, taking into account all debts, informing each other through a digital platform and collaborating in order to avoid unnecessary and costly measures.

Thirdly, the recovery process must contain down the road multiple checks on both solvability and paying capacity. As early as possible indications of poverty and impossibility to pay must be detected and followed up by putting the debtor on the track of debt assistance, with the help of opublic welfare instances and legal measures such as debt mediation in the frame of an official proceeding of collective debt regulation.

Likewise debtors who seem capable of paying must be informed, helped, offered installment schemes, etc. Here the communication and facilitation skills of the bailiff are essential. The recovery process at some point in time also includes a physical visit of the bailiff at the debtor’s premises.

Hence bailiffs need specific training and awareness on such mediation, communication and facilitation skills. The article provides a concrete illustration of such training.

Finally the article concludes with a detailed draft of legislative Act illustrating how this approach and paradigm shift could be implemented. The draft is accompanied by an introduction and explanatory note.
Dramaturgi Kehidupan Pengemis Alun-Alun Kabupaten Jember
Authors: Moh. Mahdy Abyyu  , Yunitasari Anggraeny  , Velysa Novita Hariyanto
Published: May 2023

Kemiskinan menjadi keterbatasan masyarakat pinggir bergabung dalam dunia kerja dan dipersulit dengan kompleksitas kualifikasi kerja perusahaan (Ijazah pendidikan). Angka kebutuhan ekonomi tinggi dan sedikitnya lapangan pekerjaan mempersulit kesempatan bertahan hidup, sehingga menganggur menjadi kepasrahan untuk dilakukan. Dalam upaya bertahan hidup, kondisi mepet menyempitkan jarak pandang pikiran sehingga semua jalan akan ditempuh, sehingga muncul fenomena pengemis yang menyebar di alun-alun kota Jember. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan fenomenologi dengan memahami fenomena pengemis yang dibahas dari sudut pandang pelaku, yang bertujuan mengungkap kehidupan sebenarnya pengemis di Alun-alun kabupaten Jember. Penelitian ini mengambil sudut pandang teori dramaturgi dari Erfing Goffman yang memandang kehidupan sebagai panggung sandiwara. Label pengemis tidak melulu perihal kemiskinan. Beberapa oknum memanfaatkan “pekerjaan” pengemis sebagai jalan untuk malas bekerja, padahal secara kualifikasi dia mampu. Dalam penelitian ini, kesimpulan diambil bahwa pengemis di Alun-alun Jember tidak semua adalah masyarakat miskin dengan keterbatasan dalam bekerja, masih terdapat masyarakat dengan kondisi mampu menjual harga dirinya dengan menjadi pengemis dengan dalih penghasilan yang lebih menjanjikan. Selain itu, tidak ada upaya yang cukup efektif dari satpol PP dalam menindaklanjuti fenomena pengemis. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan peran pemerintah Kabupaten Jember agar dapat menerapkan kebijakan hukum yang tepat berkaitan dengan fenomena pengemis dan sedikitnya lapangan pekerjaan.
The PERSPEKTIF ‘MISTIS’ DAN KONSTRUKSI SOSIAL RITUAL SEBLANG OLEHSARI
Authors: Agatha Rica , Amelia Reefadhinta Novta , Rifdah Nurjihan Shabrina
Published: May 2023

Peneliti mengkaji hal yang meliputi ritual Seblang di desa Olehsari Kabupaten Banyuwangi yang menceritakan mengenai beberapa adanya kemunculan ritual Seblang yang dijadikan simbol ‘tolak balak’ oleh masyarakat Olehsari. Peneliti menjelaskan beberapa proses ritual seblang dan filosofi mengenai awal mulanya ritual seblang yang dilakukan secara turun temurun dari nenek moyang hingga anak cucu. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui beberapa hal yang harus digali secara mendalam tentang kehidupan kebudayaan Seblang. Kemunculan ritual Seblang ini berawal dari adanya suatu ‘pagebluk’ yang menyerang lereng gunung Ijen yang mengakibatkan banyak terjadi musibah seperti orang sakit serta banyak hasil panen yang gagal. Mengingat bahwa masyarakat tradisional pada zaman dahulu masih percaya akan adanya hal mistis. Selanjutnya beberapa hal yang mendasari adanya ritual seblang yang dipercayai masyarakat Olehsari agar terjadinya tolak balak dan dijauhkan dari segala musibah yang ada.
COVID-19 PANDEMİSİNDE İNTERNET VE BİLGİ SİSTEMLERİ KULLANIM BAŞARISININ TEKNOLOJİ KABUL MODELİ VE BİLGİ SİSTEMLERİ BAŞARI MODELİ ENTEGRASYONU İLE İNCELENMESİ
Authors: KESKİNKILIÇ Mustafa , YAĞMUR Elif
Published: May 2023

Covid-19 pandemisi sürecinde internetin sosyal medya ve e-ticaret gibi alanlarda kullanımının artmasının yanı sıra dünya genelinde uygulanmaya başlayan uzaktan öğretim ve uzaktan çalışma modeliyle birlikte bilgi sistemleri kullanımında artış yaşanmıştır. Benzer şekilde Türkiye’de de hem yükseköğretim hem de Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı’na bağlı öğretim kurumlarının uzaktan öğretime geçiş yapması internet ve bilgi sistemlerinin kullanımını artıran önemli bir etken olmuştur. Bu doğrultuda öğrencilerin uzaktan öğretim sürecinde kullandıkları internet ve bilgi sistemleri kullanım başarılarını analiz etmek amacıyla, 26003 öğrenci evrenine sahip Erzurum merkez ortaokul düzeyinde öğrenim gören öğrencilerin uzaktan öğretim sürecinde kullandıkları internet ve bilgi sistemleri kullanım başarıları Teknoloji Kabul Modeli ve Bilgi Sistemleri Başarı Modeli Entegrasyonu ile incelenmiştir. Teknoloji kabul Modeli ve Bilgi Sistemleri Başarı Modeli entegrasyonu ile oluşturulan araştırma modelinde belirlenen değişkenlere ait soruların yer aldığı bir anket çalışması ile 441 öğrenci görüşü alınmıştır. Elde edilen verilerle katılımcı öğrencilerin demografik özellikleri, frekans dağılımları, ifadelere ilişkin faktör yükleri ve değişkenler arası ilişkiler gibi birçok istatistik SPSS ile analiz edilmiştir. Analizler sonucunda öğrencilerin uzaktan öğretim sürecinde kullandıkları internet ve bilgi sistemlerinin kaliteli olmasının, algıladıkları fayda ile doğru orantılı olduğu ortaya çıkmıştır. Ayrıca öğrencilerin internet ve bilgi sistemleri kullanım başarılarının, memnuniyet ve algılanan fayda değişkenleriyle olumlu yönde ilişkiye sahip olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Hacia la construcción de una Infraestructura de Datos Espaciales en instituciones de educación superior
Authors: Erazo Moreta Orlando Ramiro , Chávez Boza Betty Margarita , Vlassova Lidia
Published: May 2023

El uso de datos geográficos generados por universidades está limitado por falta de visibilidad y opciones de acceso. Las Infraestructuras de Datos Espaciales (IDE) ofrecen solución siendo una alternativa para mejorar el acceso, visualización e integración de los datos geográficos. Por ello, en este trabajo se propone una IDE sustentable para instituciones de educación superior (IDEU) con base en tecnologías de acceso abierto, tomando como ejemplo el caso de una universidad. Una vez conceptualizada la IDEU, se consideraron tres etapas para su instanciación: (1) construcción, (2) pruebas de funcionamiento y (3) evaluación de usabilidad. El software libre seleccionado para los servidores web, de mapas, de base de datos y de catálogo fue instalado y configurado en un servidor virtualizado con sistema operativo Linux. Luego de ejecutar las pruebas necesarias, un grupo de usuarios potenciales evaluó la usabilidad de la IDEU como buena/aceptable. Así, se espera que la IDEU propuesta ayude a una mejor gestión de los datos geográficos generados por estudiantes, docentes e investigadores de la institución, y para que esos datos puedan ser usados en otros proyectos o investigaciones, y por la comunidad en general.
Efecto de sustratos orgánicos en el cultivo de palmito (Bactris gasipaes) en su desarrollo vegetativo inicial en Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas 2022
Authors: Santana Alvarado Wilver Humberto , Monge Freile Marlon Fernando , Muñoz Mestanza Roberto David , Quiñonez Chonillo Emily Xiomara
Published: May 2023

El objetivo de la investigación fue evaluar el efecto de cuatro sustratos en la producción de plantas de palmito en la fase inicial de vivero, utilizando un diseño de bloques completos al azar DBCA con una duración en campo de 50 días. Los tratamientos en estudio fueron cuatro sustratos T1:50% estiércol de bovino; 50% suelo, T2:50% cascarilla de arroz; 50% suelo, T3:25% estiércol de bovino; 50% cascarilla de arroz: 25% suelo y T4:25% estiércol de equino; 50% cascarilla de arroz: 25% suelo. Las variables agronómicas evaluadas fueron altura de planta, ancho y largo de hoja, diámetro de tallo y largo y peso de raíz. En los resultados obtenidos para cada tratamiento no presentó diferencias estadísticas el tratamiento uno fue el que presentó mejores características morfológicas para altura de planta de 4.55 cm, en ancho y largo de hoja presentó características deseables de 5.25 cm y 10.20 cm, con un diámetro de tallo de 0.43 mm en el largo de raíz y peso fue de 10.83 cm y 6.66 g. Seguido por el tratamiento tres (25% estiércol de bovino; 50% cascarilla de arroz: 25% suelo) que presentó resultados similares. Realizado el análisis Beneficio/Costo se determinó que el tratamiento 1 con un precio óptimo de 0.10 ctvs por planta se obtuvo una pérdida de $ 0.86 ctvs por cada dólar invertido mientras que para el tratamiento 4 se obtuvo una mayor pérdida de 0.93 ctvs.
Prospecção de fungos Endofíticos isolados de plantas cultiváveis e não cultiváveis e seus efeitos na quebra de dormência de sementes de capim Andropogon L.
Authors: Ferreira Tatiani Pereira de Souza , Ferreira Talita Pereira de Souza , Cangussu Alex Sander Rodrigues , Chapla Vanessa Mara , Xavier Michelle da Cunha Abreu , Marques Gessyk Monteiro , de Lima Vanessa Oliveira , Dos Santos Gil Rodrigues
Published: May 2023

O capim Andropogon L. é uma forrageira que é muito cultivada em diversos ambientes inosptos, mas suas sementes apresentarem dormência fisiológica. Os fungos endofíticos podem estimular a quebra de dormência produzindo metabólicos que atuam no embrião que estimulam a germinação das sementes. Este trabalho visou estudar a prospecção de fungos endofíticos isolados de plantas cultiváveis e não cultiváveis na quebra de dormência de sementes do capim Andropogon L. Inicialmente, foi feito uma triagem de isolados de plantas cultiváveis e não cultiváveis para seleção de fungos endofíticos com potencial de estimular a quebra de dormência das sementes do capim Andropogon L. que  foram selecionados 40 isolados. Sendo realizados ensaios in vitro onde as sementes eram dispostas em placas de Petri divididas em duas partes com os fungos cultivados em BDA e no outras 30 sementes de capim Andropogon L. sobre o papel umedecido. De um total de 40 isolados fúngicos 12 promoveram a quebra de dormência do capim Andropogon L. Também foram realizadas análises dos compostos voláteis utilizando a técnica HeadSpace, por Cromatografia Gasosa Acoplada à Espectrometria de Massas - CG-EM. A análise dos compostos revelou 30 constituintesmajoritários. Os resultados obtidos são promissores e podem fornecer subsídios ao mercado biotecnológico agrícola.
A metodologia lean aplicada às instituições de saúde (lean healthcare): uma revisão sistemática de literatura
Authors: Sousa Alainy Gabriella Antunes , Almeida Ana Carla Ribeiro , Alves Isadora Vieira , Costa Murilo Marques
Published: May 2023

INTRODUÇÃO: No sistema de saúde são identificados processos não otimizados que interferem diretamente na qualidade e na prioridade de ter o cliente como foco principal. Por meio da aplicação lean healthcare, é trazido ao sistema um maior valor ao paciente, redução do lead time, além da satisfação dos profissionais envolvidos. OBJETIVO: Verificar através de estudos originais a aplicabilidade da metodologia lean healthcare como forma de melhoria nos seus processos em intuições de saúde, identificando as mudanças pós implementação. METODOLOGIA: Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática de literatura, de aspecto qualitativo, conduzida por meio da metodologia PRISMA, com pesquisa realizada no portal de periódicos da CAPES, e na base de dados PubMed e Scielo. Foram utilizados, a partir da aplicação dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão, 13 estudos nacionais e internacionais, sem delimitação de tempo. RESULTADOS E DISCUSSÕES: A partir dos 13 estudos verificados, se tratando de estudos originais, verificou-se a busca dos autores em trazer melhorias e mudanças através do método lean, dentro do âmbito da saúde com foco em pacientes, funcionários e fluxo de processos. CONCLUSÃO: Foi possível constatar que com a implementação lean healthcare houve influência de forma significativa. Destaca-se para estudos futuros a ampliação de revisões sitemáticas de literatura, envolvendo diferentes ferramentas em sua aplicação e demais áreas da saúde.