bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
MONITORING POPULATION ORHIDACEAE RARELY PLANTS COMMUNITY THE SUBURBS V. SEMIPOLKY
Authors: Korchevska V. , Voytsekhivska O.
Published: March 2018

It is analyzed the population dynamics, vitality and age structure of populations of individuals of 4 rare plants of Orshidaceae family – Anacamptis palustris (Jacg.) R.M. Bateman, Dactylorhiza maculate (L.) Soό, Dactulorhiza traunsteineri (Saut. Ex Reichenb.) Soό, Dactylorhiza incarnate (L). Soό in the article. The population age structure monitoring found that the most stable is the population of Anacamptis palustris species (loss of strength 20.5 %, the population is in a mature state of 2012.), the most volatile one is Dactylorhiza maculata (loss of strength 44.6 %, permanent change of age structure). The effects of natural abiotic factors (temperature, rainfall) did not significantly affect to the population structure, while the effects of anthropogenic factors led to population depression. In population of Dactulorhiza traunsteineri and Dactylorhiza maculata it is observed the prevalence of low vitality class individuals', which indicates the presence of population adaptive potential. The primary condition for the preservation of population of Orchidaceae family is the creation of optimal conditions for their growth, the reduction of the anthropogenic load and provision to the studied areas the reservation status.
DESIGNING OF ELISA TEST SYSTEM FOR DETECTING PVM IN PLANT MATERIAL
Authors: Kucheriavenko O. , Pyrih O. , Bova T. , Tymoshenko O. , Budzanivska I.
Published: March 2018

As a result of the work specific components needed to design a domestic ELISA test system for detecting Potato virus M were produced. The system is an integral part of the effective control of seed potato material at all stages of cultivation.
Temporomandibular dysfunction and functional mandibular limitation
Authors: Guimarães Élcio Alves , Makhoul Kelly Duarte Lima , Boaventura Cristina de Matos , Ferreira Ana Luiza , Sousa Lucas Resende , Silva Renato Mota da , Lima Kennedy Rodrigues
Published: March 2018

Background: The temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) is one of the most complex disorders of the body, capable of triggering changes in mandibular function and speech articulation. In the case of teachers, probably due to long periods of speech, since it is known that most of them work in classrooms with too many students, end up making use of the voice incorrectly and may lead to changes in the function of the stomatognathic system. Objective: To investigate the association between TMD and mandibular functional limitation in teachers of an elementary school in the city of Uberlandia. Methods: The study was carried out in 49 teachers. The data were collected through Helkimo’s Clinical Dysfunction Index (IDCCM) and Mandibular Function Impairment Questionnaire (MFIQ). Results: It was observed that all teachers in both genders showed some degree of TMD and, consequently, the higher the TMD degree the greater is the changing the jaw function. Conclusions: Based on the data and through studies carried out with this group of teachers, it is concluded that as the TMD degree increases, it causes alteration of the mandibular function and can lead to a decreased in the mandibular amplitude and to limit movement.
ALTERNATIVE REFRIGERANTS FOR HCFC 22—A REVIEW
Authors: KALLA Suneel
Published: March 2018

The aim of this paper is to determine the best available
alternative which could replace existing refrigerant R22, with minimum or no
changes in the air conditioning system. For this purpose, both the theoretical
as well as experimental studies done in this area of research have been
reviewed. The most popular HFC, R410A is having lower critical temperature,
which restricts its usage in compression based systems working at higher
condensing temperatures whereas for R407C, a change to synthetic lubricant is
required and HC-290 is flammable. It is suggested that until the safety issue
of use of hydrocarbon refrigerants in quantities exceeding 500gm is resolved,
we should go for those mixtures of HFCs and HCs for which TEWI index is the
lowest.
Evaluation of the effects of Corchorus olitorius L. and Carapa procera in the treatment of obesity
Authors: Adon Arsène M. , Ackah Bognan A. A. J. , Yayé Guillaume Y. , Okou Constantin O. , Brahima Raoul K. K. , Djaman Joseph A.
Published: March 2018

Background: The obesity remains a pathology today which expands. It leads in its wake much pathology with very serious consequences. It is therefore necessary to take steps to curb this nutritional pathology. Thus, two plant species including Carapa procera and Corchorus olitorius have been tested to assess their effect on this pathology.Methods: Aqueous extracts of Carapa procera bark and Corchorus olitorius roots were tested on rats and biochemical parameters were evaluated. Besides, a chemical characterization was led.Results: These plant extracts contain bioactive molecules that have a regressive activity on the plasma levels of cholesterol, triglyceride and LDL-cholesterol. These bioactive molecules increase the level of HDL-cholesterol. These 2 species are non-toxic on renal, hepatic and pancreatic functions in view of the values of urea, creatinine and blood glucose.Conclusions: Of these 2 extracts, the aqueous extract of Corchorus olitorius is more active.
Asymptomatic UTI in pregnancy attending at tertiary care of Nepal
Authors: Yadav Laxmi Kumari , Yadav Ram Lochan
Published: March 2018

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTI) during pregnancy issued by improper laboratory investigations situate women at risk of several detrimental complications. Untreated asymptomatic UTI (AUTI) may lead to pyelonephritis preterm birth, low birth weight, etc. Urine culture is used to confirm the diagnosis of UTI. Aim of this research was to carry out to find the prevalence of asymptomatic UTI and to establish antimicrobial drug susceptibility of the pathogens resulting asymptomatic UTI in pregnant women attending at tertiary care, Nepal.Methods: The urine samples were collected by mid-stream clean catch method from 600 pregnant women of age 15-45 years (mean age – 28.84 years) visiting for antenatal check up in the Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Chitwan Medical College (CMC), a tertiary care of Nepal. All the urine samples were subjected to bio-physical, biochemical, microscopic, and microbiological analysis. The prevalence of UTI in three trimesters and in different age groups was obtained together with antimicrobial drug susceptibility tests.Results: On overall l51.83% of urine samples revealed with significant bacteriuria considered as the AUTI. On One- way ANOVA test, there was significant (P< 0.045) prevalence of AUTI when compared among different trimesters, though higher prevalence being in the first (40%) and second (45.33%) trimesters. The prevalence of AUTI was significant (P<0.004) among different age groups of the pregnancy. However, the most affectecd age groups were between 21-29 years. Escherichia coli were the most implicated organism (67.8%) followed by Klebsiella pneumonia (21.6%). The gram-negative bacteria (E. coli, K. pneumonia, and K. oxytoca) were more sensitive against Amikacin, Gentamycin, Meropenem, and Nitrofurantointhan. Other drugs whereas; gram positive bacteria (E. feacalis) had high susceptibility with Vancomycin.Conclusions: There was high incidence of AUTI among the pregnant ladies in the study region; therefore, microbial screening of urine of all pregnant women are must and should be included in the routine antenatal checkups to detect the AUTI to cut down and prevent the maternal and obstetric detrimental complications in them.
Determination of the dose and time dependent toxicological effects of hydroalcoholic extract of Terminalia catappa kernel on the renal functions parameters of wister rats
Authors: Batubo Nimisoere P.
Published: March 2018

Background: The use of herbal medications has been implicated to cause renal toxicity and failure. Terminalia catappa has been used in ancient tradition in the treatment several diseases. This study aimed to determine the dose and time related effects of the hydroalcoholic extract of Terminalia catappa on the renal functions of Wister rats following long time period of administration.Methods: Forty female Wister rats were used as experimental animals and equally divided into 5 groups. The hydroalcoholic extract of Terminalia catappa were administered on the experimental animals for 42 days. Three groups were treated orally with three different doses of Terminalia catappa hydroalcoholic extract; 0.5g/kg, 1.0g/kg and 3.0g/kg respectively while another two groups as control. Signs of toxicity in the experimental rats were determined by the number of death, nutritional behaviour and physiological characteristics of the animal by observation while blood sample was collected for the determination of renal functions parameters.Results: No death was recorded in all test groups during the period of the study. The nutritional behaviour of the rats was not affected and no abnormalities in the physiological characteristic of the rats were detected. The renal functions parameters (Na+, K+, Cl-, HCO3-, Urea, Uric acid and Creatinine) were not significantly (p>0.05) altered.Conclusions: Based on the results, it can be concluded that there were no nephrotoxic effects of hydroalcoholic extract of Terminalia catappa on Wister rats and therefore it can be said to have a wide margin of safety for use and consumption.
Effect of a plant versus animal based diet on lipid profile of yoga practicing medical students: a pilot study
Authors: Meetali Sanasam , H. C. Shashikiran , Shetty Prashanth , Prasad Ganesh , K. K. Chandrakanth
Published: March 2018

Background: Foods play an important role in human health. An excess accumulation of cholesterol in the body is one of the main causes of cardio vascular disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia and mortality. In the interests of food safety and public health, plants and their compounds are now re-emerging as an alternative approach to treat gastrointestinal diseases. The present study was designed to discuss changes in blood cholesterol levels after the consumption of animal based (non vegetarian) and plant based (vegetarian) food on yoga practising medical students.Methods: Of 81 subjects, a total of 60 subjects within the age group 18 to 22 years were selected for the study and were divided into two groups, non-vegetarian diet group (group A; n=30) and vegetarian diet group (group B; n=30). Subjects in the group A were given a non vegetarian diet and group B a vegetarian diet for a period of 10 days. Assessments were done at baseline and after 10 days.Results: There were no statistically significant changes seen in the lipid profiles of group B and group A after the application of a paired t test. In this study the mean value of total cholesterol, serum triglyceride, serum LDL and serum VLDL were found to be slightly higher in vegetarian group than the non-vegetarian group. Mean value of serum HDL was found to be higher in non-vegetarian group than the vegetarian.Conclusions: The present study concludes that there are more changes in the pre and post lipid profile assessments of the vegetarian group in comparison to the non-vegetarian group.
Prevalence and antibiogram of nonfermenting gram negative bacilli isolates obtained from various clinical samples in a tertiary care hospital, Bathinda, Punjab, India
Authors: Kaur Amandeep , Gill Amarjit Kaur , Singh Satnam
Published: March 2018

Background: Non-fermenting gram-negative bacilli (NFGNB) have emerged as important healthcare associated pathogens in recent years. Infections caused by these bacteria are almost always secondary to some predisposing factors in patients such as burns, prolonged antimicrobial therapy, immunosuppression etc. The Objectives of the study was to be carried out with an objective to identify NFGNB upto genus and species level and study their antimicrobial sensitivity/ resistance pattern so that empiric therapy could be selected accordingly.Methods: A total of 2261 clinical samples were collected from patients admitted in ICU and different wards of the hospital. All samples were processed according to standard microbiological procedures. Identification of NFGNB upto genus and species level was done by various biochemical tests. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was done by Kirby Bauer disc diffusion method results were interpreted in accordance with clinical laboratory standards institute guidelines.Results: In this study, 365 NFGNB were obtained accounting for their prevalence of 16.1%. P. aeruginosa was the commonest NFGNB isolated in this study accounting for 52.6%, A. baumannii was the second common NFGNB isolated (31.7%). Other NFGNB isolates were obtained with a lesser frequency. P. aeruginosa isolates were highly sensitive to polymyxin B and colistin followed by imipenem. Most of the A. baumannii isolates were multidrug resistant.Conclusions: This study gives an alarming sign towards high prevalence of multi drug resistant NFGNB in our hospital. Therefore, improved antibiotic stewardship and strict protocols for hand washing need to be implemented to prevent emergence and spread of multidrug resistant NFGNB in health care settings.
Prevalence of diabetes mellitus in rural population of Mullana, district Ambala, Haryana, India
Authors: Pradhan Nitesh , Sachdeva Abhishek , Goel Tushar , Arora Sahil , Barua Shekhar
Published: March 2018

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major cause of avoidable blindness in developing and developed countries. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF)’s Diabetes Atlas reports that India has the highest number of people with diabetes (nearly 25%) in the world, and hence considered to be the “Diabetes Capital of the World”.Methods: This is a hospital record based study was planned to estimate the prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus in various age groups in rural population of Mullana, District Ambala(Haryana).Results: Out of 1050 patients screened 50 were found to be having Diabetes mellitus (DM) 1000 were non-diabetic i.e. prevalence of Diabetes mellitus (DM) was found to be 4.76%. Out of 362 males screened 22 were suffering from Diabetes mellitus (DM) i.e. prevalence of 6.07%. Whereas out of 688 females screened 28 were suffering from Diabetes mellitus (DM) i.e. prevalence of 4.06%. Prevalence of Diabetes mellitus (DM) in males was found to be maximum in age group of more than 70 years i.e. 6.97% as compare to female i.e.5.29%.Conclusions: Thus, the current study recorded high prevalence of Diabetes mellitus (DM) among rural population which should be a cause of concern for health care providers.
Pattern of blood component cross-matching and their utilization in a tertiary care hospital of Jammu region
Authors: Yasmeen Irm , Ahmed Ibrar , Sidhu Meena
Published: March 2018

Background: Transfusion of donated blood remains the mainstay of treatment for a wide range of medical and surgical conditions. Although it can save life, but transfusion of blood is not without risk. Clinicians should cautiously assess the appropriateness of indications before requesting various blood components thereby preventing misuse of blood and unnecessary exposure of patient to various transfusion transmitted infections and antibodies production. This study was conducted to determine the pattern of whole blood (WB) and blood component cross-matching and their utilization and to minimize the inappropriate use of blood and its components.Methods: This cross-sectional prospective study was performed at SMGS Hospital Blood Bank, Jammu from April 2016 to September 2016. The requisition forms were analysed at the reception counter and inside the pre-transfusion testing laboratory for any error. The department wise utilization of blood and its components, Crossmatching to transfusion (C/T) ratio, transfusion probability (T%) and transfusion index (TI) were calculated.Results: A total of 14376 requests for cross-matching of blood and its components were received. All the units were cross-matched. Out of these, 12766(88.8%) units of blood and its components were issued to various departments. The most common indication for using packed red cells and whole blood was anemia and bleeding (APH/PPH/Trauma). The total C/T Ratio, transfusion probability (T%) and Transfusion index(TI)  of various blood components were 1.12:1, 88.8% and 0.88 respectively.Conclusions: Our study indicates efficient usage of blood and its component. However, awareness is still needed amongst the clinicians and residents to ensure the appropriate use of blood and its components in the future as well. Hospital transfusion committee has to develop transfusion guidelines and subsequent implementation of such guidelines to assure effective blood utilization. MSBOS (maximum surgical blood ordering schedule) should be formulated for elective procedures with regular auditing, feedback, and modifications to improve blood ordering and utilization.
Adult chordoid meningioma: a case report
Authors: U. Lakshmipriya , P. Umasankar , Sideeque Asiq , Govindan Aparna
Published: March 2018

Chordoid meningioma is a rare tumour accounting for less than 0.5% of all meningiomas. It is a WHO grade II tumour with an aggressive behavior. It is a rare variant characterized by cords or trabeculae of eosinophilic or vacuolated cells set in an abundant mucoid matrix. It can be associated with systemic or hematologic manifestations like Castleman disease. The tumor has a propensity for aggressive behavior and increased likelihood of recurrence We report a case of an adult patient with chordoid meningioma who presented with headache and seizures and did not have any hematological/ systemic manifestations. She underwent total excision of the lesion and is doing well.
El microrrelato hispánico y la lectura intercultural en L2
Authors: Villegas-Paredes Gladys
Published: March 2018

El presente artículo centra su interés en el microrrelato hispánico como manifestación de la estética posmoderna, que dadas sus particulares características  y tipología constituye un recurso idóneo para el fomento de la lectura intercultural en aprendices del español como segunda lengua (L2). Se analizan los aspectos involucrados en la noción de la lectura intercultural desde la perspectiva del enfoque sociocultural e intercultural. Finalmente, se incluyen algunas reflexiones sobre el uso didáctico del microrrelato hispánico para favorecer el desarrollo de la competencia comunicativa intercultural, finalidad nuclear de la lectura intercultural.
Posibilidades de secuenciación de las imágenes en el álbum ilustrado lírico
Authors: Neira-Piñeiro María-del-Rosario
Published: March 2018

Este trabajo pretende analizar las posibilidades de organización de la secuencia de imágenes en el álbum ilustrado lírico, caracterizado por la combinación de ilustraciones y textos poéticos. Partiendo de una muestra de 55 álbumes en español, se clasifican y comentan diferentes procedimientos compositivos observados. Algunos álbumes emplean los criterios propios del álbum narrativo, desarrollando un relato visual combinado con un discurso literario no narrativo, lo que puede servir como andamiaje para el lector infantil. Asimismo, muchos álbumes líricos adoptan patrones y recursos visuales propios del texto lírico, como las recurrencias o el lenguaje figurado. Si bien estos procedimientos se pueden dar en cualquier tipo de álbum poético, son especialmente relevantes en aquellos carentes de cualquier dimensión narrativa, donde las imágenes no tienen entre sí ningún tipo de relación temporal o casual. Además, se observa la repetición de personajes, situaciones y motivos visuales como elementos que aportan cohesión, crean un ritmo y facilitan la lectura. Por último, algunas obras revelan otros criterios de secuenciación de imágenes, como las relaciones espaciales o el desarrollo del fluir de conciencia de una voz poética.
Pengaruh Lokasi dan Kualitas Pelayanan terhadap Keputusan Nasabah untuk Menabung di BMT Sumber Mulia Tuntang
Authors: Tyas Rizqa Ramadhaning , Setiawan Ari
Published: March 2018

This study discusses the influence of the quality of services consisting ofreliability, responsiveness, assurance, empathy and tangibles as well as thelocation of BMT and variables are the most significant influence on thecustomer’s decision to save in BMT Sumber Mulia. The method used in thisstudy is a quantitative approach, with the amount of the sample was 30respondents. The sampling technique used accidential sampling by applyingis linear regression analysis, which previously conducted validity and reliability. Based on these results, we can conclude. First, there was a significant effect of the quality of service which consists of reliability, responsiveness, assurance, empathy, and tangibles on saving decisions. This is evident from the results of the t test with a value of t count > t table at the 5% significance level reliability (3.838 > 1.7011), responsiveness (2.121 > 1.7011), assurance (3.062 > 1.7011), empathy (4.760 > 1.7011), and tangibles (3.290 > 1.7011). There is a significant influence on the customer decision to save their money in BMT. Based on it location as the t test results are t count > t table (3.480 > 1.7011), with a significance level of 5%. Third, empathy variables are variables that provide the dominant influence on the customer’s decision to saving. It can be seen from the significance value (0.000) is more significant than other variables. Then proceed with the reliability variables with a significance value (0.001), the variable of location (0,002), tangibles (.003), assurance (0.005) and responsiveness with a significance value (0.043). This means that the willingness of employees and managers are more concerned with to draw customer attention on saving their money
DIMENSI WAKTU DALAM ANALISIS TIME VALUE OF MONEY DAN ECONOMIC VALUE OF TIME
Authors: Yudiana Fetria Eka
Published: March 2018

The development of the Islamic finance theory today has become a hot issuediscussed, such as polemic of the concept of time value of money. This concept cored that money today is more valuable than the same amount of money in the future, so that the grounding or assumptions used by this theory is al ghunmu bila ghurmin (get results regardless of risk) and al kharaj bila dhaman (get results without issuing a charge), and it’s contrary to the principles of Islam. Then The positive time preference concept was replaced with the concept of economic value of time, this concept cored that time has economic value, not money has a time value
Mitigasi Resiko Akad Pembiayaan Mudharabah pada Perbankan Syariah
Authors: Rahayu Eka Jati
Published: March 2018

Islamic banking began to develop in 1970 with a contract mudharabah (profitand loss sharing) as a trademark. Mudharabah contract believed to be able topush productivity rill sector and provide a solution to the global economic crisisdue to eliminating elements of interest. But the more sharia banking practiceapplying transaction-based contract (Murabahah) in various transactions. This is largely grounded in sharia banking risks incurred when applying mudharabah contract. Although many of the risk to be obtained, but it does not meanmudharabah contract can not be developed. Islamic banking can do a good riskmitigation mudharabah contract back up properly applied. The result foundis risk mudharabah contract, namely: First, agency problems. Second, theproblems of security. Third, investors and the role’s management. Fourth, timediversification effect on equities. Fifth, asset management. Islamic banking canapply risk mitigation, namely: First, the setting of the availability of surety andfix assets as collateral. Second, insist on maximal ratio of operational costs tooperating income. Third, the principle of Profit and Loss on contract shariangcapital participation and sharing in contract assembly reveue funds.
Penetapan Harga Jual Produk Murabahah Studi Kasus di BMT Rama Salatiga
Authors: Annisa Arna Asna
Published: March 2018

This thesis is entitled Selling Price Regulation of Murabahah Product Case Study: BMT RAMA Salatiga. The objectives of this research are to describe 1) the execution of murabahah transaction at BMT RAMA Salatiga, 2) the method in deciding and applying the selling price of murabahah product, and 3) the policy of BMT on conducting its business based on Islamic principles. This research applied descriptive qualitative design and was conducted based on normative-juridical approach. The subjects of the research were the manager of BMT RAMA Salatiga and the costumers of BMT RAMA who were involved in murabahah transactions. The results show that the execution of murabahah transaction has not been applied well. Basically, wakalah aqad should place the costumer as the representative of BMT to get goods before the aqad is signed. It is applied in order to prevent gharar and to draw a distinction between syariah and conventional banking. In regulating its funding product BMT RAMA considers some components such as risks of fund, cost of fund, operational cost, annual profit target, annual funding target, and competition rates. However, the cost of fund component has the consequence of interests which need to be considered in determining murabahah margin. This consequence is absolutely inapropriate with MUI instruction no. 1 year 2004, which forbids interests because of its belonging to riba. Unfortunately, the DPS assistance is still insufficient on this matter.
Pengaruh Kemampuan Kerja dan Semangat Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Melalui Kepuasan Kerja (Studi Kasus Bank Syariah Mandiri Kantor Cabang Kendal)
Authors: Pratama Abdul Aziz Nugraha , Wardani Aprina
Published: March 2018

The purpose of this study was to determine the level of work skill, work spirit, work satisfaction, and employee performance in Syariah Mandiri Bank, Branch of Kendal; and to know the influence of work skill, work spirit, and work satisfaction on employee performance in Syariah Mandiri Bank, Kendal Branch Office. Methods of data collection used in this study was questionnaires distributed to employees of Bank of Syariah Mandiri, Kendal Branch Office. Samples taken in this research were 40 respondents with saturated sampling technique. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 22. This analysis includes reliability test, validity test, statistical test through T-test, F-test, and coefficient of determination (R ), classical assumption test, and path analysis. Ttest results showed that the partial work ability didn’t influence and was not significant on employee performance, while work morale and job satisfaction partially have a positive and significant impact on employee performance. Result of Ftest showed that work skill, work spirit, and job satisfaction simultaneously have a significant effect on employee performance of 50,9%; the remaining 49,1% was influenced by other variables outside of this model.Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui tingkat kemampuan kerja, semangat kerja, kepuasan kerja, dan kinerja karyawan di Bank Syariah Mandiri Kantor Cabang Kendal; serta untuk mengetahui pengaruh kemampuan kerja, semangat kerja, dankepuasan kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan di Bank Syariah Mandiri Kantor Cabang Kendal. Metode pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui kuesioner yang disebarkan kepada karyawan Bank Syariah Mandiri Kantor Cabang Kendal. Sampel yang diambil sebanyak 40 responden dengan teknik sampling jenuh. Data yang diperoleh kemudian diolah dengan menggunakan alat bantu SPSS versi 22. Analisis ini meliputi uji reliabilitas, uji validitas, uji statistik melalui uji Ttest , Ftest , serta koefisien determinasi (R), uji asumsi klasik, dan analisis jalur. Hasil uji T menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan kerja secara parsial tidak berpengaruh dan tidak signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan, sedangkan semangat kerja dan kepuasan kerja secara parsial berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan. Hasil uji Ftest menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan kerja, semangat kerja, dan kepuasan kerja secara simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan dengan pengaruh sebesar 50,9%; sisanya 49,1% dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain di luar model ini.
Doses de fomesafen no feijoeiro-comum cultivado em diferentes densidades de semeadura
Authors: Silva Laís De Oliveira , Oliveira Dâmiany Pádua , Martins Fábio Aurélio Dias , Morais Augusto Ramalho de , Gonçalves Adenilson Henrique , Andrade Messias José Bastos de
Published: March 2018

O feijoeiro é uma planta de ciclo vegetativo curto com ampla adaptação edafoclimática e bastante sensível à interferência de plantas daninhas. O fomesafen é um herbicida recomendado para essa cultura, porém em seu estádio fenológico V4 qualquer estresse pode prejudicar seu desenvolvimento. Assim, objetivou-se avaliar os efeitos de populações de plantas e diferentes doses de fomesafen aplicadas no estádio V4 sobre componentes primários de rendimento de grãos do feijoeiro-comum (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). O experimento de campo foi desenvolvido na Fazenda Experimental de Lambari da Empresa de Pesquisa Agropecuária de Minas Gerais (EPAMIG), em delineamento experimental, blocos ao acaso, em esquema fatorial 4 × 4, com três repetições, envolvendo quatro populações de feijoeiros cultivar BRSMG Majestoso (100, 167, 233 e 300 mil plantas ha-1) e quatro doses de fomesafen (125, 250, 375 e 500 g i.a. ha-1), correspondentes a 0,5, 1,0, 1,5 e 2,0 L ha-1 do produto comercial empregado. O fomesafen foi aplicado em pós-emergência no estádio V4 do feijão. Na maturação avaliou-se o rendimento de grãos e seus componentes primários (número de vagens por planta e de grãos e a massa de cem grãos). Conclui-se que o aumento da população no intervalo entre 100 e 300 mil plantas por hectare reduz o número de vagens por planta, mas não afeta o rendimento de grãos e que as quatro dosesde fomesafen testadas apresentam igual comportamento sobre a produção do feijoeiro.
Determinação de funções de produtividade de algodão e soja em cultivo sequeiro no extremo oeste da Bahia
Authors: Bittencourt Flávio , Mantovani Everardo Chartuni , Sediyama Gilberto Chohaku , Santos Nerilson Terra
Published: March 2018

Um estudo de caso foi realizado em fazendas localizadas nos municípios de São Desidério e de Correntina, região oeste da Bahia, nas safras de algodão e soja de 2008/2009 e 2009/2010 com o objetivo de determinar funções de produção por meio de modelos de regressão linear múltipla. Como variável dependente adotou-se a produtividade e como variáveis independentes foram adotadas a data do plantio, a evapotranspiração de referência, a evapotranspiração da cultura e a disponibilidade real de água no solo em três profundidades (0 a 30, 30 a 60 e 60 a 90 cm). Nenhum modelo se ajustou aos dados de produtividade da safra do algodão de 2008/2009. Entretanto, na safra 2009/2010 a produtividade do algodão foi descrita por um modelo composto pelas variáveis data do plantio e precipitação efetiva. A produtividade da soja na safra 2008/2009 pode ser explicada por um modelo com as variáveis data do plantio e evapotranspiração da cultura, e na safra 2009/2010 com as variáveis data do plantio e disponibilidade real de água no solo na profundidade de 0 a 30 cm. Concluiu-se que as produtividades de algodão e soja não puderam ser modeladas por um modelo único de função de produção, que a data do plantio correlacionou negativamente em todas as culturas, exceto para o algodão na safra 2008/2009 e a interrelação entre as variáveis estudadas em cada período e cultura indica que a influência de determinado parâmetro na produtividade varia estatisticamente em cada situação.
Crescimento de mudas de cafeeiro em tubetes com fertilizante de liberação lenta
Authors: Bachião Paulo Otávio Barbosa , Maciel Anna Lygia Rezende , Avila Roniel Geraldo , Campos Cleide Nascimento
Published: March 2018

Objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar o crescimento de quatro cultivares de cafeeiro cultivadas em diferentes doses do fertilizante de liberação lenta Osmocote® em tubetes. O experimento foi desenvolvido em casa de vegetação do setor de Cafeicultura localizado no IFSULDEMINAS – Campus Muzambinho no período de dezembro de 2012 a junho de 2013. Foram utilizadas sementes certificadas e germinadas em BOD com temperatura de 25 °C ± 2. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi inteiramente ao acaso, em esquema fatorial 5 x 4, constando 5 doses do fertilizante de liberação lenta (0,0; 2,72; 5,45; 8,18 e 10,90 g de Osmocote® L-1  de substrato) e 4 cultivares de cafeeiro (Catuaí Amarelo – IAC/62, Catuaí Vermelho – IAC/144, Catuaí Vermelho – IAC/99 e Catucaí Amarelo 2SL) com 4 repetições. As avaliações foram realizadas aos 120 dias após a instalação do experimento e foram analisadas as variávies: altura de plantas, diâmetro de caule, número de pares de folhas, matéria seca da parte aérea e raiz e área foliar, posteriormente os dados foram submetidos aos testes de Skott Knott (0,05) e regressão polinomial. Observou-se neste trabalho que no geral o fertilizante de liberação lenta Osmocote® promoveu incrementos no crescimento nas mudas das diferentes cultivares de cafeeiro. No entanto, entre as cultivares analisadas, a Catuaí Amarelo IAC-62 apresentou o maior crescimento. Além disso, a dose de 10,9 g L-1 de Osmocote® proporcionou os maiores crescimentos das cultivares, sendo por isso indicada para o cultivo de mudas de cafeeiro em tubetes.
Public Concession Models and Project Efficiency: Do Private Firms Hidden Interest Count?
Authors: Ojeaga Paul
Published: March 2018

The study provides some facts on the Private Finance Initiative in Nigeria. Public Concession is becoming quite popular in Nigeria with Lagos State of Nigeria trying to implement the model in its infrastructural delivery process. However the model continues to meet with stiff resistances instances of clashes of interest between the principal and agents which are known to run in counter directions. Cost Implicative factors, lack of transparency and other budget constraints affect the delivery process all of these are all briefly addressed in this study.. Despite this it was found that PPP continues to drive increases in the efficiency of project delivery in Nigeria, suggesting that the process should be encouraged and sustained.
Efektivitas Low Density Lipoprotein dan Kuning Telur Ayam dan Puyuh pada Pengawetan Semen Ayam Merawang (EFFECTIVESS OF LOW DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN AND EGG YOLK FROM CHICKEN AND QUAIL ON MERAWANG SEMEN PRESERVATION)
Authors: Magfira Magfira , Arifiantini Raden Iis , Karja Ni Wayan Karniani , Darwati Sri
Published: March 2018

The successful of artificial insemination (AI) depends on the semen quality and extender. To minimize effect of cold shock during storage, extender is added with egg yolk. The objectives of this study were to compare the effectiveness of pure Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and egg yolk from domestic chicken and quail on motility and longevity of Merawang chicken sperm. The semen was collected by massage method from three Merawang roosters. Immediately after collection, semen was evaluated macroscopically and microscopically. Only semen demonstrated >70% motility and <20% sperm abnormality were used in this study. Semen divided into four aliquots and diluted with Lactate Ringer (LR) LDL chicken (RL-LDL-C), LR-LDL quail (LR-LDL-Q), LR- chicken Egg Yolk (LR-CEY), Ringer Lactate quail Egg Yolk (RL-QEY). Diluted semen than stored at 5oC. Sperm motility was examined twice a day and the longevity of sperm was determined every day until the sperm reach 0% motility. The motility of spermatozoa in the LR-LDL diluent differed from the sperm motility in the RL-QEY diluent at the 60th and 72th hour (P <0.05) poststorage. However, there was no difference in motility sperm in LR-LDL-C, RL-LDL-Q and RL-CEY. Additionally, there is no difference (P> 0.05) in spermatozoa longivity in the four diluents, with a range of longivities between 4.43 to 5.93 days.

ABSTRAK

Keberhasilan inseminasi buatan (IB) salah satunya bergantung pada kualitas semen dan pengencer yang digunakan. Dalam meminimalisir pengaruh cold shock saat penyimpanan, pengencer ditambahkan dengan kuning telur. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk membandingkan efektivitas Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) dan kuning telur yang berasal dari ayam kampung dan puyuh terhadap motilitas dan longivitas spermatozoa ayam. Koleksi semen dilakukan menggunakan metode pemijatan pada tiga ekor ayam merawang. Setelah semen dikoleksi, selanjutnya semen dievaluasi secara makroskopis dan mikroskopis. Semen yang menunjukkan motilitas 70% dan abnormalitas kurang dari 20% dibagi empat dan diencerkan menggunakan Ringer Laktat-LDLA (RL-LDLA), Ringer Laktat-(RL-LDLP), Ringer Laktatkuning telur ayam (RL-KTA), dan RL-kuning telur puyuh (RL-KTP). Semen yang telah diencerkan kemudian disimpan pada suhu 5oC. Motilitas spermatozoa diamati dua kali sehari sampai motilitas mencapai 0%. Motilitas spermatozoa dalam pengencer RL-LDLA berbeda dengan motilitas spermatozoa dalam pengencer RL-KTP pada jam ke-60 dan ke-72 (P<0.05) pascapenyimpanan. Akan tetapi tidak terdapat perbedaan motilitas spermatozoa dalam RL-LDLA, RL-LDLP dan RL-KTA. Longivitas spermatozoa dalam empat pengencer tidak terdapat perbedaan (P>0.05) dengan rentang longivitas antara 4,43 sampai 5,93 hari.
Application of Bernoulli wavelet method to solve a system of fuzzy integral equations
Authors: Ramadan Mohamed Abdel- Latif , Ali Mohamed R.
Published: March 2018

In this paper, an efficient numerical method to solve a system of linear fuzzy Fredholm integral equations of the second kind based on Bernoulli wavelet method (BWM) is proposed. Bernoulli wavelets have been generated by dilation and translation of Bernoulli polynomials. The aim of this paper is to apply Bernoulli wavelet method to obtain approximate solutions of a system of linear Fredholm fuzzy integral equations. First we introduce properties of Bernoulli wavelets and Bernoulli polynomials, then we used it to transform the integral equations to the system of algebraic equations. The error estimates of the proposed method is given and compared by solving some numerical examples.
Kejadian Ekstravasasi Obat Kemoterapi pada Pasien Kanker
Authors: Manik Marisa Junianti
Published: March 2018

Chemotherapy is a cancer management with drugs. The complication that can be occurred is extravasation. The objective of this study was to analyze factors such as vein conditions, type of medications/chemotherapeutic agents, volume of chemotherapeutic agents, and their correlation with chemotherapy drugs extravasation incidences. This study used cross-sectional observational analytic design, with purposive sampling. The sample of this study was 70 cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in hospitals. Inclusive criteria were patients with ages 18-65 in their first to fifth cycle of chemotherapy. The observation form was used as research instrument. The study showed that there were no correlation between vein conditions, type of medications/chemotherapeutic agents, and volume of chemotherapeutic agents with extravasation. Most veins were still in good condition while undergoing chemotherapy. The length of time for administering chemotherapy were mostly <24 hours, which contributed for reducing risk for extravasation, although the type of medication used were irritants and vesicants, and with drugs volume of 100�1000 milliliter. The incidences of extravasation that were immediately can be observed during chemotherapy occurred 7.14% of the time. It was possibly occurred by medical devices used, such as infusion pump that was facilitated the nurses in early anticipate drugs leakage outside the veins tissue. Nurses� roles also contributed to reduced extravasation risks. As conclusion, the results shown there were no correlation statistically; however there might be other contributing factors that need to be explored furthermore.
Pengaruh Terapi Murottal Al Qur�an terhadap Kualitas Tidur Lansia di Unit Rehabilitasi Sosial Dewanata Cilacap
Authors: Oktora Sasongko Priyo Dwi , Purnawan Iwan
Published: March 2018

One of Elderly problems is a bad quality of sleep. Sircadian Rhythme change in elderly is caused by the decreation of serotonin production. The murottal Al Qur’an Therapy use a rhythmical and harmonious melody so that it can stimulates serotonin productions. So it is one of therapy that probably solve elderly bad quality of sleep. The study aim to identify the effect of murottal Al Qur’an therapy on elderly quality of sleep. This study used quasi experiment design. Simple random sampling applied to 40 respondents that divided into two groups, intervention and control group. Quality of sleep was measured with PSQI. Inclusion criteria were good hearing respondent, 60 till 80 years old, and wanted to follow this research. Exclusion criteria were mental health diseae, smooking and used sleep medications.Statistic analysis with paired t test showed that there was a significant difference between before and after gived murottal Al Qur’an therapy in intervention group (p value = 0,000  : α = 5%). But the other side there was no significant difference between before and after observation in control group (p value = 0,083).. It conclouded Murottal Al Qur’an therapy is effective to increase eldery quality of sleep.
Exploring Offshore Hydrothermal Venting Using Low-Cost ROV and Photogrammetric Techniques: A Case Study from Milos Island, Greece
Authors: Teague Jonathan , Miles Jo , Connor Dean , Priest Evie , Scott Thomas , Naden Jonathan , Nomikou Paraskevi V.
Published: March 2018

The use of low-cost, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) and underwater photogrammetry techniques for 3D reconstruction of shallow hydrothermal vent sites around Paleochori Bay, Milos Island, Greece. Characterising venting fields through interactive bathymetry models produced from still images taken from camera onboard ROV flown over areas of interest in double raster pattern. First time the shallow venting fields on Milos have been actively surveyed using ROV. Areas were successfully surveyed and the bathymetry was reconstructed using SfM photogrammetry with a ~10 cm scale resolution. A diverse range of benthic habitats were surveyed and the resulting topographic models will act as a baseline, providing further characterisation of the vent systems and any evolving seafloor morphology associated with mineral deposition.
Relieving Dormancy and Improving Germination of Piquín Chili Pepper (Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum) by Priming Techniques
Authors: Quintero Castellanos Maria Fernanda , Castillo Oscar Guillen , Sánchez Pablo Delgado , Sánchez José Marín , Carrasco Ana Isabel Guzmán , Guzmán José Miguel
Published: March 2018

The effects of different priming techniques were evaluated to improve the dormancy and germination of wild seeds of “Piquín” chili pepper. Three experiments were designed for pre-sowing treatment of seeds: a) chemical seeds digestion; b) halopriming (with K+ or NH4+ of NO3-, SO42- or Cl-) at different priming times (24, 48 or 72 h) and osmotic potential (-5, -10 or -15 atm) and c) previously selected halopriming (KNO3 and NH4NO3) + Gibberellic acid (GA3, at 100 or 200 ppm) were tested. Digestion treatments did show a negative effect on seed germination. Recommended values of osmotic potential (Ψs), to improve Piquín chili seed germination, must be between -10 and -15 atm (-1.0 and -1.5 MPa) and the priming time must be between 48 and 72 hours. Priming techniques can considerably reduce Capsaicinoids content on seeds, improve dormancy, seed germination performance, and increase the rate and uniformity of seedling establishment. KNO3 and secondly GA3 treatments may improve rapid and uniform germination and seedling emergence. The results provide basic information to develop guidelines for commercial establishment of Piquín pepper crops.
An Accurate Estimate of the Free Energy and Phase Diagram of All-DNA Bulk Fluids
Authors: Locatelli Emanuele , Rovigatti Lorenzo
Published: March 2018

We present a numerical study in which large-scale bulk simulations of self-assembled DNA constructs have been carried out with a realistic coarse-grained model. The investigation aims at obtaining a precise, albeit numerically demanding, estimate of the free energy for such systems. We then, in turn, use these accurate results to validate a recently proposed theoretical approach that builds on a liquid-state theory, the Wertheim theory, to compute the phase diagram of all-DNA fluids. This hybrid theoretical/numerical approach, based on the lowest order virial expansion and a nearest-neighbor DNA model, can provide, in an undemanding way, a thermodynamic description of DNA associating fluids that is in semi-quantitative agreement with experiments. We show that the predictions of such scheme are as accurate as the ones obtained with more sophisticated methods. We also demonstrate the flexibility of the approach by incorporating non-trivial additional contributions that go beyond the nearest-neighbor model to compute the DNA hybridization free energy.
Optimization of Finite-Differencing Kernels for Numerical Relativity Applications
Authors: Alfieri Roberto , Bernuzzi Sebastiano , Perego Albino , Radice David
Published: March 2018

A simple optimization strategy for the computation of 3D finite-differencing kernels on many-cores architectures is proposed. The 3D finite-differencing computation is split direction-by-direction and exploits two level of parallelism: in-core vectorization and multi-threads shared-memory parallelization. The main application of this method is to accelerate the high-order stencil computations in numerical relativity codes.
ERBB1 and ERBB2 Positive Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma: A Case Report
Authors: Minuto Michele , Varaldo Emanuela , Marcocci Gianluca , de Santanna Amleto , Ciccone Ermanno , Cortese Katia
Published: March 2018

Medullary thyroid carcinomas (MTCs) are rare thyroid tumors occurring in both sporadic and hereditary forms and whose pathogenesis is related to RET proto-oncogene alterations. MTCs originate from parafollicular cells, which produce calcitonin that represents the biochemical activity of MTC. Total thyroidectomy is the main treatment for MTC and often cures patients with confined diseases. In cases of metastasis, the approach depends on the rate of progression of disease. We report a case of a 54 years old female with a single, incidentally discovered, thyroid nodule of 1 cm, classified as suspicious MTC after a stimulation test with i.v. calcium. After surgery, we examined the nodule using immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence and electron microscopy. In addition to calcitonin, we found that it expressed intracellular positivity for the RTK receptors ERBB1 and ERBB2. Consistently with MTC features, ultrastructural examination of the tumor displayed heterogeneous spindle-shaped cells containing two groups of secretory granules. Due to the significant correlation found between high ERBB1/ERBB2 levels in MTCs and extrathyroidal growth, the detection of ERBB1 and ERBB2 expression suggests that the two oncoproteins may possibly be involved in tumor proliferative responses and/or differentiation of C-cells. The biological, prognostic and therapeutic significance of these patterns would merits further investigations.
Pyroeffects On Multiphase Magneto-Electroelastic Sensor Patch Bonded On Mild Steel Plate
Authors: Kondaiah P , Shankar K , Ganesan N
Published: March 2018

abstract

The magneto-electro-elastic (MEE) material under thermal environment exhibits pyroelectric and pyromagnetic coefficients resulting in pyroeffects such as pyroelectric and pyromagnetic. The pyroelectric and pyromagnetic effects on the behavior of multiphase MEE sensors bonded on the top surface of a mild steel plate under thermal environment is presented in this paper. The aim of the study is to investigate how samples having different volume fractions of the multiphase MEE sensor behave due to pyroeffects using finite element method. This is studied at an optimal location on the plate, where the maximum electric and magnetic potentials of the MEE sensor are induced due to pyroeffects under various boundary conditions. It is assumed that plate and sensor are perfectly bonded to each other. The maximum pyroelectric and pyromagnetic effects on electric and magnetic potentials are observed when volume fraction is vf = 0.2. Additionally, the boundary conditions significantly influence the pyroelectric and pyromagnetic effects on electric and magnetic potentials of the sensor.