bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Factors Associated with Survival from In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in the Service Wards and Intensive Care Units of a Tertiary Hospital
Authors: Pangan Bab E. , Manalili Sheryll Anne R. , Magno Jose Donato A. , Punzalan Felix Eduardo R.
Published: February 2021

Background. Despite the recent advances in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), there has been no significant improvement in survival among patients who undergo cardiac arrest. To date, there are no local guidelines on the requirements or standards of in-hospital cardiac arrest teams in the Philippines. In addition, there are still no studies on the outcomes of cardiac arrests among adult patients in a tertiary hospital in the Philippines.

Objectives. The objective of this study is to investigate patient-, event-, and hospital-related factors associated with survival among adult patients who underwent in-hospital cardiac arrest in the service wards and intensive care units of a tertiary hospital.

Methods. This is a prospective cross-sectional study conducted over three months in 2018. Patient-, event- and hospital-related data were collected from each patient with a cardiac arrest event who was referred to the cardiac arrest teams based on the modified Utstein form of reporting cardiac arrests. Survival to discharge from cardiac arrest was the main outcome.

Results. The study included 119 patients, 47.9% male, with a mean age of 50.1 years (SD 16.7). Survival rate was 6.7%. The mean response time did not differ between survival group (1.46 minutes) and mortality group (1.82 minutes) (p value = 0.26). The presence of a shockable initial rhythm (3.6% vs 3/8; p value = 0.01), shorter lag time to initiation of electrical therapy (6.0 vs 9.3 ± 5.6 min; p value = 0.02), shorter time to establishment of an airway (2.75 ± 1.6 vs. 6.98 ± 5.2 min; p value = 0.01), and shorter duration of resuscitation (7 ± 4.6 vs. 13.0 ± 7.9 min; p value = 0.01) were significantly associated with survival. The presence of underlying illnesses is associated with higher mortality. The most common hospital-related problems identified were the need to cover long distances, delay in the call, and the lack of elevators.

Conclusion. The survival rate of patients who underwent cardiac arrest and resuscitation by a cardiac arrest team is low. The initial presenting rhythm, lag time to initiation of electrical therapy, time to establishment of airway, duration of resuscitation, as well as the underlying disease can significantly affect survival. Streamlining the resources of the hospital to address these matters can have an impact on survival.
Hemşirelerin Yaşlı Hastalara Yönelik Tutumları ile Duygusal Zeka Düzeyleri Arasındaki İlişki
Authors: KIRDI Ebru , BÜYÜKYILMAZ Funda
Published: February 2021

Giriş: Kendi duygularının farkında olan, empati kurabilen hemşirelerin yaşlı birey ile etkin iletişim kurabilmek için yaşlı bireylere yönelik olumlu tutum ve davranış sergilemesi beklenir.Amaç: Bu araştırma hemşirelerin yaşlı hastalara yönelik tutumları ile duygusal zekâ düzeyleri arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi amacıyla planlandı.Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı-ilişki arayıcı olarak gerçekleştirilen bu araştırmanın örneklemini anketi doldurmayı kabul eden ve bir devlet hastanesinde aktif olarak çalışan 350 hemşire oluşturdu. Veriler Hemşire Tanıtım Formu, Kogan Yaşlılara Karşı Tutum Ölçeği ve Duygusal Zekâ Değerlendirme Ölçeği aracılığıyla toplandı.Bulgular: Hemşirelerin yaş ortalamasının 29,95 ± 8,12 yıl, %72’sinin kadın, %59,1’inin bekar ve %82,9’unun yaşlı ile birlikte yaşamadığı, çalışma yılı ortalamasının 7,35 ± 7,22 olduğu, %51,1’inin yaşlı hastalara bakım vermediği ve %65,1’inin yaşlı hastalara hizmet verilen alanlarda çalışmak istemediği belirlendi. Kogan Yaşlılara Karşı Tutum Ölçeği toplam puan ortalamasının 121,30 ± 8,36 olduğu görüldü. Duygusal Zekâ Değerlendirme Ölçeği toplam puan ortalaması ise 135,18 ± 21,52 olarak saptandı. Her iki ölçeğin puan ortalamaları arasında anlamlı ilişki saptanmadı (p > 0,05). Çalışmaya katılan hemşirelerin yaşı, cinsiyeti ve yaşlı hastaya bakım verme durumları ile yaşlılara yönelik tutumları arasında anlamlı farklılık bulunmadı (p > 0,05). Evli olan, ailesinde yaşlı ile birlikte yaşamayan, 16-20 yıldır çalışan hemşirelerin duygusal zekâ düzeylerinin daha yüksek saptandı (p < 0,01).Sonuç: Hemşirelerin yaşlılara karşı tutumları ve duygusal zekâlarının olumlu, ancak orta düzeyde olduğu, puan ortalamaları arasında anlamlı bir ilişki olmadığı belirlendi. Hemşirelerin duygusal zekâ düzeylerinin ve yaşlılara karşı tutumlarını olumlu yönde artırmalarını sağlayacak yöntemlerin geliştirilmesi ve uygulanması, hizmet içi eğitim, seminer, sertifika programlarının düzenlenmesi önerilir.
Vital Role of Technology on Fighting Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Jadav Dr. Jayendrasinh , Trivedi Krishna Kulin
Published: February 2021

The whole fights against the corona virus disease which is an infectious respiratory disease which has high transmissibility and has no medical therapy or vaccine which has been declared as the pandemic by the world health organization popularly known in short as WHO and is a global pandemic. The 21st century is the digital age and digitalization is the global trend. Technology has played a vital role in fighting with the COVID-19 Pandemic. The sudden world-wide pandemic forced to imposed lockdown during which there is digital surge. This research paper focuses on the vital role of technology in fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Indian Histriography-Vedic and Puranic Perceptions
Authors: Khajuria Sumer
Published: February 2021

Etymology attested to by Panini indicates. “Itihasa” to mean “Thus indeed in this tradition”. Chankya’s Artshastra defines “Itihasa” as Purana (the chronicles of ancients); Itivarta (history), Akhyayika (tales), Udhaaharana (Illustrative stories), Dharma Shastra (the canon of righteous conduct) are known by history, (comprise corpus of Itihasa).1 According to Mahabharata which itself considered to be Itihasa, a knowledge of Itihasa and Purana is essential to the proper understanding the veda.2 Thus Mahabarta and Manu-Samhita states “One should compliment one’s understanding of the Vedas with the of Itihasa and Puranas likewise Puran as are called by that name because they are complete.
Poverty in Rural India: Variations in Factors Influencing Dynamics of Chronic Poverty
Authors: Patil Dr Saheb Gowda S
Published: February 2021

The article studies the dynamics of chronic poverty in rural India. The article attempts to analyse the factors influencing the incidence and mobility of poverty and the changes in the influence of these factors over time. This article uses the household panel survey data collected by NCAER. It examines whether there has been change in the influence of factors such as village level infrastructure, household size and composition, and economic growth on poverty dynamics in different periods of time. The impact of a number of factors changes over time implying that the strategies for poverty reduction would have to take into account the changing economic environment. The article further presents an analysis of growth rate of per capita expenditure for the same set households to analyse the extent of consumption growth, which is also an indicator of poverty reduction for rural India.
Fenonomia, isonomia, economia social e solidária: convergências no processo de empoderamento feminino?
Authors: Simon Vanêssa Pereira , Boeira Sérgio Luís
Published: February 2021

O propósito desse artigo é mostrar, a partir da teoria da delimitação de sistemas sociais (TDSS) e do paradigma paraeconômico, uma articulação entre as noções de isonomia e fenonomia com as possibilidades apresentadas pela economia social e solidária (ESS), ressaltando nessa articulação as possibilidades de empoderamento das mulheres. Sustenta-se a ideia de que mulheres, na construção de sua história de empoderamento, têm uma trajetória fenonômica que se consolida nos espaços isonômicos. A trajetória fenonômica pode ser entendida como emancipação do indivíduo no sentido de romper com a síndrome comportamentalista, num movimento que se aproxima do enclave fenonômico. Além disso, os movimentos sociais, especificamente nesse caso a ESS, podem ser percebidos como espaços que privilegiam o coletivo, sem que se perca a individualidade, ou seja, com características isonômicas em confluência com as trajetórias fenonômicas, espaços que catalisam o processo de empoderamento feminino.
On the genesis of aluminum-rich speleothems in a granite cave of NW Spain
Authors:   University of A Coruña, Spain, Sanjurjo-Sanchez Jorge , Arce Chamorro Carlos ,   University of A Coruña, Spain, Vidal Romaní Juan ,   University of A Coruña, Spain, Vaqueiro-Rodríguez Marcos ,   University of A Coruña, Spain, Barrientos Victor ,   University of A Coruña, Spain, Kaal Joeri ,   Pyrolyscience, Spain
Published: February 2021

Granite massifs often contain caves, with dimensions ranging from a few meters up to 1,000 m, also referred to as pseudokarst. The speleothems in such caves are mostly composed of either Si-rich (commonly opal-A) or Al-rich authigenic mineraloids. Whereas the formation and geochemical composition of opal-A biospeleothems have been studied and are fairly well understood, knowledge on the Al-rich analogues is scarce. This work reports for the first time a study on the composition, accretion process, age and growth rate of an Al-rich speleothem type flowstone from the A Trapa Cave System (Galicia, NW Spain), developed in a granite cave. To understand the growth process, trickling water was analyzed and the deposition environment inside the cave was characterized. We found that the speleothems are alternating Si- and Al-rich layered deposits formed between 1,635 ± 75 and 1,243 ± 58 cal BP by percolating water that carries underground mineral grains, dissolved ions, and organic matter from soil and the weathered bedrock above the cave.
Alcances de los Acuerdos de Paz
Authors: Editor El
Published: February 2021

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ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 67, No. 728, 2012: 3-12.
The ratio of roughage to concentrate on milk secretion rate in goats fed Stylosanthes ha mata hay
Authors: Shittu O. O. , Smith O. F. , Oshinowo O. A.
Published: February 2021

An experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of roughage to concentrate ratio (R:C) on milk secretion rate (g/h) in goats using a cross-over design in which each goat passed sequentially through all the treatments in random order. The treatments (R: C) were: A = 70 percent roughage : 30 percent concentrate; B = 50 percent roughage : 50 percent concentrate e and C = 30 percent roughage : 70 percent concentrate. In the experiment, seven goats were milked once a day, from the 2nd to 8th week of lactation, thrice per week for 2 weeks per treatment. The animals were fed at 4 percent body weight (DM basis). The feed consisted of Stylosanthes hamata hay (S. hamata hay) and a 17.2 percent CP concentrate ration. Data were analysed using the treatments as main effect with live weight and week of lactation as covariates. There was no significant treatment effects on mülk secretion rate (P>0.05). Overall milk secretion rate was 5.23gh. Week of lactation also had no significant effect (P>0.05). However, live weight of doe at time of milking had a highly significant effect (P>0.001) with milk secretion rate increasing by 0.41g/h per kilogram live weight. The R2 values for the predictive mathematical relationship for goats fed Stylosanthes hamata hay at 4 percent body weight in the dry season was R2 = 0.888. It can therefore be deduced that for a ladating doe in the 5th week of lactation at 20kg body weight fed at 4 percent with Stylosanthes hamata hay to concentrate ratio at 70 percent roughage : 30 percent concentrate would give a milk secretion rate of 6.717g/h while at 50 percent roughage : 50 percent concentrate it would give 6.662 g/h and 30 percent roughage : 70 percent concentrate level would give 7.054 g/h.

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Effect of replacement of rice offal with graded levels of melon (Citrullus Vulgaris) seed offal on performance of growing rabbits
Authors: Attah S. , Ortserga D. D. , Anugwa F. O. I.
Published: February 2021

The feeding value of melon (Citrulus vulgaris) seed offal (MSO) was determined in a 12-week feeding trial using 25 six weeks old male rabbits with an average initial weight of 485g. The animals were fed diets containing 0,7.5, 15, 22.5 and 30% MSO in a completely randomized design (CRD). Digestibility trial and economic benefits of using the test material were carried out. Data obtained were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and differences between means were also determine. Results obtained showed no significant (P>0.05) treatment effects on daily weight gain (DWG), daily feed intake (DFI) and feed conversion ratio (FCR). The cost of feeding diets 1 and 2 was significantly (P<0.05) higher (A$152.34 and N157.20) than for diets 4 and 5 (AL143.53 and N135.56). The cost generally decreased from N152.34- N135.56 with increase in the level of MSO in the diets. The digestibilities of dry matter (DM), crude protein (CP) and ether extract (EE) were significantly (P<0.05) affected by increase in the levels of MSO in the diets. DM and CP digestibilities were significantly (P<0.05) higher at 15 and 30% MSO levels when compared with the control and other MSO levels. MSO inclusion in the diets significantly (P<0.05) improved EE digestibility above that of control diet but EE digestibility did not differ significantly (P> 0.05) among diets containing MSO. Crude fibre (CF) and Nitrogen free extract (NFE) digestibilities were similar (P>0.05) for all the diets. It can be concluded that MSO could be used up to 100% replacement for RO in rabbit diets.
Fungal biodegradation of plantain peel for broiler finisher feeding: In vitro digestibility, effects on performance, haematological and serum parameters
Authors: Lawal T. E. , Alabi O. M. , Oguntunji A. O. , Alagbe I. A. , Adebiyi O. A.
Published: February 2021

The objective of this study was to investigate the changes in in-vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD) of plantain peel (PPL) after its biodegradation with Aspergillus niger and also to determine the effect of degraded PPL on the performance, nutrient digestibility, weights of internal organs, haematological and serum biochemical parameters of broiler finishers. A total of 165 uns exed broiler finishers that were 4 weeks old were used. Aspergillus niger was used for the biodegradation of PPL. There were five dietary treatments of 33 birds each. There were 0 % inclusion level of PPL (control), 7% inclusion level of undegraded PPL (UPPL) then 3, 5 and 7% inclusion levels of degraded PPL (DPPL). Completely Randomized Design (CRD) was adopted. Weight gain was significantly (P<0.05) higher with the birds fed degraded PPL. The highest value (46.39 gramin /bird) was found in treatment 5 (7% DPPL) and the lowest value (38.05 gramme /bird) was found in treatment 2 (7% UPPL). Feed conversion ratio (P<0.05) was best (2.22) in birds placed on 7% DPPL and this is comparable to those on 0%PPL, 3%D PPL and 5%DPPL. There were significant (P<0.05) differences in the digestibility of dry matter, crude protein and crude fibre. Crop, gizzard and abdominal fat were significantly (P<0.05) affected. The values of packed cell volume (PCW), mean corpuscular volume ( MCV), mean corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH), mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration (MCHC) total protein, cholesterol and glucose were significantly (P<0.05) affected by the treatments. Fungal biodegradation of PPL using A.niger has the potential of enhancing feed intake, nutrient digestibility and the body weight gain of broiler finisher. 

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Effects of skip a day (SAD) feeding regime during rearing on the subsequent laying performance of Black Harco hens
Authors: Oyedeji J. O. , Ajayi H. I. , Olupitan T.
Published: February 2021

One hundred and fifty (150) black harco pullets were used in a study designed to investigate the effects of Skip A Day (SAD) feeding regimen during rearing on their laying performance. Pullets from a healthy stock were randomly allocated into five experimental groups at 12 weeks of age. Birds in group I were fed ad libitum daily, while those in groups 2, 3, 4 and 5 were subjected to SAD feeding regimen for 2,4,6 and 8 weeks, respectively. Hens in all groups were thereafter fed ad libitum during a 30-week laying period. Birds in all treatment groups had unrestricted access to water before, during and after the period of feed restriction. Results at the end of the experiment showed that total number of eggs laid as well as Hen Day Production (HDP%) were significantly highest in hens previously subjected to SAD feeding for 6 weeks during rearing (p < 0.05). Although feed intakes of pullets were significantly reduced by subjecting pullets to periods ranging from 2 – 8 weeks of SAD feeding during rearing (p <0.05), feed intakes during laying period were not significantly affected (p>0.05). However, feed per dozen egg as well as cost per dozen egg were significantly reduced among hens previously subjected to either 6 or 8 weeks of SAD feeding during rearing (p < 0.05). Egg weight as well as egg diameter were similar among hens in all dietary treatments (p > 0.05). SAD feeding programme did not significantly affect hens livability (p > 0.05). It was concluded that, subjecting black harco hens to SAD feeding for 6 weeks during rearing period in place of ad libitum feeding, could improve laying efficiency.
Growth performance, nutrient intake and digestibility of goats fed melon husk and palm oil slurry at 30% inclusion level
Authors: Sanwo K. A. , Iposu S. O. , Oso A. O. , Fanimo A. O. , Abiola S. S.
Published: February 2021

A 126-day study was conducted to determine growth, nutrient intake and digestibility of West African Dwarf (WAD) goats fed melon husk (MH) and palm oil slurry (POS) as replacement for maize offal at 30% in concentrate diets. Sixteen goats weighing 6.5 – 7.Okg were randomly assigned to 4 dietary treatments at 4 replicates of each. Dietary treatments included control (Diet 1): 0% MH 0% POS; Diet 2: 30% MH 0% POS; Diet 3: 0% MH 30% POS; and Diet 4: 30% MH 30% POS; supplemented with Panicum maximum (grass). Data collected were statistically analysed and results showed that animals on control Diet (Diet I) had the highest (P<0.05) average daily weight gain of 31.57g/day, and a corresponding highest (P<0.05) feed intake of 365. 97g/day and best feed conversion ratio of 11.59. Animals fed Diet 3 had lowest (P<0.05) average daily weight gain of 19.42g/day, with corresponding lowest (P<0.05) dy matter intake of 334.94g/day and poor feed conversion ratio of 17.24, respectively. Variations in dry matter, organic matter and crude fibre (CF) intake were significant (P<0.05). Crude protein (CP) intake decreased progressively from diet 1 to 4, but not significantly (P >0.05). CF intake was highest in diet 4 (124.6g) and lowest in diet 1(64.72g). Ether extract (52.80g), Ash (21.48g), Neutral detergent fibre (222.88g), and lignin (60.64g) were highest in diet 4. Dry matter digestibility was highest in animals on diet 2 (86.31%) and lowest in those on diet 4 (72.28%). It was evident that goats could be fed MH and POS at the inclusion levels adopted in this study except at 30% POS inclusion level at which growth was poorest.
Fertility, Body Weight and Survivability of Two Lines of Broiler Stock under Selection
Authors: Olutunmogun A. K. , Umar A. U. , Adeyinka I. A. , Adejoh-Ubani E. O. , Nwagu B. I. , Abdulahi I. , Abeke F. O. , Sekoni A. A. , Ibrahim M. A. , Otu M. O. , Haruna H. M.
Published: February 2021

This study was conducted to evaluate the performance of two lines of broiler breeders under selection. The traits of interest were fertility, body weight and survival rate. A total of 120 day-old broiler chicks were hatched from two lines of broiler breeder chickens under selection (Sire and Dam lines). The chicks were hatched from a population of breeder hens and cocks with a mating ratio of 1 broiler cock to 6 broiler hens (1:6). Eggs were collected and pedigreed according to the lines and sire information. The eggs were weighed on a Camry model digital sensitive scale in grams. Eggs were set and hatched in a Buckeye incubator. Each hatched chick was tagged and weighed at hatching and then weekly up to 8 weeks. Data were analyzed using general linear model (GLM). Correlation and regression analysis were based on pooled data from both lines. Results showed that the lines differed with respect to fertility (67.67% and 83.00%), hatchability (77.79 and 49.00) and survival rate (77.78 and 94.14). Also changes in body weight increased as their ages increased with the dam line being superior. There was a low R2 value of between 0.05-0.33 when egg weight and hatch weight were pooled and considered as independent variables. In conclusion the lines were superior to each other differently as the sire line had better egg weight and hatchability while the dam line was better in fertility, survival rate and body weight performance. This variation in traits can be used in selection for hybrid strain in the broiler.
Effect of genotype and sex on growth traits, feed utilization and survivability in Nigerian local and Nicholas white exotic turkey
Authors: Sola-Ojo F. E. , Ayorinde K. L. , Fayeye T. R. , Ahutu I. A. , Obadare A. R.
Published: February 2021

Two hundred (200) Nigerian local and Nicholas white (NW) exotic poults (hundred for each breed) were observed from day old to fifteen week for growth traits {Body Weight (BW) and linear body measurements; Body Length (BL), Body Girth (BG), Shank Length (SL) Shank Diameter (SD), Thigh Length (TL), Wing length (WL)], survivability and feed utilization potential (feed intake and feed conversion ratio). There was a significant (p<0.05) genotype effect on BW throughout the experimental period, BW ranged from 120.41±3.12 to 2764.00±32.10g and 142.29±2.94 to 4601.00±41.45g in Nigerian local and NW exotic turkey respectively. Sex effect and interaction between genotypes and sex (GxS) on bodyweight were significant (p<0.05) between weeks 7 to 15. Genotypes, sex and GxS effects were also significant (p<0.05) on linear body parameters measured at different ages. Feed intake and feed conversion ratio for the two genotypes were significantly (p<0.05) different. The NW exotic consumed more feed than the local turkey (14.29 to 250.31g vs. 13.27 to 200.47g) from week 1 to 15. The Nigerian local poults significantly (p<0.04) had better feed conversion ratio (FCR) from week 1 to 7 (0.17 to 0.21) than the NW exotic (0.20 to 0.23). However, as the poults grow older (from week 8 to 15), the NW exotic had better FCR (0.24 to 0.31) compared to the Nigerian local (0.27 to 0.38). Mortality rate was higher in the NW exotic (25%) than the Nigerian local turkey during the study period. This research showed significant genotype, sex and GxS interaction effects on growth traits of turkey. It showed that the NW exotic poults consumed more feed and gained more weight than the Nigerian local from week 1 to 15, had better feed conversion ratio and poorer survivability at older ages (weeks 8 to 15). The Nigerian local consumed smaller quantity of feed and had better FCR at poults stage (weeks 1 to 7). The Nigerian local turkey had better survivability rate throughout the experimental period and can be selected for an improved body weight and better feed utilization at early stage of life.
Response of growing pigs to different evaporative cooling systems
Authors: Adebiyi O. A. , Muibi M. A.
Published: February 2021

Study was conducted for seven weeks to compare the response of growing pigs to shower and wallow cooling systems. Growing cross breeds of Landrace x Large White pigs (weight 20-25kg) were used. Treatment 1, 2 and 3 were pigs without shower/wallow (control), pigs on wallow and pigs under shower, respectively. Forty-eight pigs comprising four pigs/replicate were replicated four times to the three treatments in a completely randomized design. The shower was activated for 5 minutes every hour from 11am to 5pm. During the period, the performance response, physiological parameter, temperature humidity indexes, microbiological and behavioral response of the growing pigs were observed. Significant differences were observed in the final weight of pigs in T3 (49.50 kg) compared to pigs in T1 (46.75 kg) and T2 (46.00kg). Although, pigs in T1 had the highest significant feed intake of 14.15kg compared to 10.81 kg and 10.38 kg that were observed for pigs in T2 and T3 respectively, the feed conversion ratio of pigs in T3 (3.82) was better. The temperature humidity index in the pen suggested that the pigs were at intense heat stress, thus requiring cooling (THI ranged from 81.12 to 86.39). The respiratory rate of the pigs ranged from approximately 41 min-1 to 51 min0-1 while the weekly rectal temperatures ranged from 37.3°C to 39.4°C in all the treatments. The microbial analysis of the water in wallow and shower showed an increase in microbial population to be 26.0 x 104±3.54 and 12.0 x 104±1.32 while the fungi populations were 2.0 x 104±0.86 and 1.0.x 104±0.57 respectively. Pigs in T1 were found to exhibit more habitual lateral lying position, increased frequency of visiting water trough and defecating in resting areas. Huddling, defecating in wallow and frequency of using wallow was predominant in T2 pigs. It can be concluded that pigs in wallows may be more predisposed to infectious diseases due to high microbial load, however, pigs under shower responded positively to cooling via improved performance.
Growth, Nutrient Digestibility and Carcass Indices of Rabbits fed Varying Levels of Sugarcane Rind Meal
Authors: Adeosun T. A. , Iyeghe-Erakpotobor G. T.
Published: February 2021

The potential of sugarcane peels as a substitute for maize offal in rabbit diets and its effect on growth, nutrient digestibility, and carcass characteristics were studied. Twenty five growing rabbits of mixed breeds and average body weight of 894±26.14g were used in a 7-week feeding trial. Five experimental diets were formulated in which sugarcane rind (SCR) was included at 0, 10, 20, 30 and 40% level to replace maize offal (weight for weight). The rabbits were balanced for weight and allotted to the treatments (n=5 rabbits/treatment) in a completely randomized design. Results obtained indicated that dry matter, crude protein, ether extract, nitrogen free extract, hemicellulose, acid and neutral detergent fibre intake and digestibility decreased with increasing level of sugarcane rind inclusion. Crude fibre intake (5.59-8.67 g/day) and digestibility (20.60-40.80%) however increased (P<0.05) as level of sugarcane rind increased in the diet. The 30% inclusion of sugarcane rind gave body weight gain (5.35 g/d) comparable to the control (6.41 g/d), 10 (7.78 g/d) and 20% (7.12 g/d) inclusion of sugarcane peels. Feed intake (44.61-40.59 g/d) decreased as the level of sugarcane rind increased in the diets. There was no significant (P>0.05) effect of sugarcane rind on metabolic body weight and feed efficiency. Inclusion of sugarcane rind at 30% level increased (P<0.05) thigh and head percentage but without any adverse effect on chest, loin, shoulder and skin. Based on the results, it is concluded that sugarcane rind is a good fibre source that can be used to replace maize offal up to 30% in rabbit diets.
Performance characteristics and blood profile of rams fed mixture of bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris) leaves and neem (Azadirachta indica) seed cake
Authors: Okoruwa M. I. , Adewumi M. K. , Ikhimioya I.
Published: February 2021

The study was carried out to assess the performance characteristics and blood profile of growing rams fed mixture of bamboo leaves and neem seed cake. Eighteen West African dwarf rams with an average weight of 8.00± 0.20kg and aged between 8 - 9 months were randomly allotted to three dietary treatments with six animals per treatment group in a completely randomized design. The diets compared were TD1(70% Guinea grass with 30% concentrate diet which was the control group), TD2 (mixture of 50% bamboo leaves with 20% neem seed cake and 30% concentrate diet) and TD3(combination of 45% bamboo leaves with 25% neem seed cake and 30% concentrate diet). The results obtained indicated that average total feed intake (11.13kg), average daily feed intake (132.50g), mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration (33.35g/dL), glucose (59.01mg/dL), cholesterol (42.89mg/dL), creatinine (1.01mg/dL) and urea (13.73mg/dL) were significantly (P<0.05) better with animals on TD1 Animals on TD2had the highest values in terms of finial body weight (11.33kg), average total weight gain (3.27kg), average daily weight gain (38.93g), total digestible nutrient (68.97%), packed cell volume (30.06%), haemoglobin (10.68g/dl), red blood cell (9.42 x 106ml), mean corpuscular haemoglobin (11.70Pg), total protein (8.09g/dL), albumin (3.03g/dL), and globulin (5.06g/dL). Feed conversion ratio (4.27), mean corpuscular volume (30.95fl) and white blood cell (2.56 x 103/mL) were significantly highest for animals on TD3 No significant (P>0.05) difference existed between the experimental rams with regards to initial body weight, lymphocyte, neutrophile. It was concluded that combination of 50% bamboo leaves with 20% of neem seed cake and 30% concentrate diet improved performance, haematological and serum biochemical indices for growing rams.
Growth, blood indices and carcass characteristics of japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) fed cassava grit as replacement for maize with or without β glucanase
Authors: Oyelami B. A. , Abu O. A.
Published: February 2021

One hundred and eighty (180) unsexed twenty-one day-old growing Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) were fed for 28 days with diets in which maize was replaced with cassava grit at 0, 25 and 50% with or without ß-glucanase supplementation. The birds were randomly grouped into six treatments in three replicates often birds per replicate. Diet 1 was the control without cassava grit while diets 2 and 3 had 25 and 50% of their maize contents replaced with cassava grit respectively. Diets 4, 5 and 6 were the same as diets 1, 2 and 3 respectively but for the inclusion of B-glucanase at 100mg/kg. Feed and water were supplied ad libitum throughout the period of study. Feed intake (590.98g), weight gain (93.77g) and FCR (6.35) were significantly (p< 0.05) affected by the dietary treatments. Among the haematological parameters monitored RBC (4.46x106/UI) and WBC (26.52x703/UI) were significantly (p< 0.05) affected by dietary treatments. Thiocynate (2.57 mg/ml), AST (290.6 U.I/L) and ALT (33.6 UI/L) were also significantly (p<0.05) influenced by the experimental diets. Replacement of 25 or 50% maize with cassava grit in diets of the Japanese quail diets did not have negative effect on haematology and serum biochemistry of the birds. There were however significant differences (p<0.05) in the weight of the animals after bleeding and dressing, in drumstick and breast weight of birds fed cassava grit. Weights of the GIT, caeca, empty gizzard, and liver were statistically (p< 0.05) affected by the treatments while caeca length and the lungs weight were statistically similar across the treatments. Replacement of maize with cassava grit at 25 and 50% in Japanese quail diets had no negative effect on haematology, serum biochemistry and carcass characteristics of the birds.
Growth performance and haematological traits of Nigerian local chickens fed varied dietary protein levels
Authors: Oleforuh-Okoleh V. U. , Nte I. J. , Onyegbule Q.
Published: February 2021

This study was carried out to investigate the growth performance and haematological traits of Nigerian local chickens (NLC) fed varied dietary protein levels. An eleven week feeding trial was done in a 3 x 2 factorial arrangement using six treatment groups comprising a combination of two genotypes of the NLC' identified as normal leather (na) and naked neck (Na) and three dietary protein levels - high protein: HP (22% and 20% CP chick mash and grower mash respectively), medium protein: MP (20% and 18% chick mash and grower mash respectively) and low protein: LP (18% and 16% chick mash and grower mash). Data were collected on growth performance traits (body weight, feed intake, feed conversion ratio and protein efficiency ratio). At the end of the feeding trial a haematological assay was done. Neither genotype nor interaction of genotype and dietary protein level influenced (p>0.05) any of the growth performance traits studied. Birds on HP ate 10.21% and 7.09% less feed than those on MP and LP respectively. A better (p<0.05) protein efficiency ratio (up 10 20.79%) was observed in birds fed LP. Na birds had 4.55% and 17.50x704L-1 more packed cell volume and platelets respectively than na birds (p<0.05). All haematological traits studied, except white blood cell count, showed significant variations (p<0.05) due to varied dietary protein levels. Higher haemoglobin, red blood cell counts, mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration and platelets were observed in birds fed LP diet. Reducing the dietary protein level had no adverse effect on the NLC thus, the LP diet is recommended for raising the Nigerian local chicken.
Performance and carcass characteristics of weaner pigs fed dietary raw bambarra nut offal
Authors: Okah U. , Ubochi K. C. , Uzoma P. O.
Published: February 2021

A 56-day feeding trial using twelve (12) crossbred weaner pigs of 8 weeks of age and average weight of 10.58±17kg were used to investigate the effect of different dietary levels of raw bambara groundnut offal on their growth and carcass characteristics. Four diets were formulated to contain raw bambara groundnut offal at 0, 10, 20 and 30%, designated T1, T2, T3 and T4 respectively. The weaner pigs were randomly assigned to the four (4) diets in a completely randomized design (CRD) experiment. Chemical composition of the test ingredient and diets were analysed. Data collected include feed intake, weight gain, feed conversion ratio (FCR), protein efficiency ratio (PER) and economics of production. The carcass characteristics were also evaluated. The proximate composition of the experimental diets revealed that the crude protein and ether extract contents of the diets decreased with increased levels of raw BGO in the diets, but the converse was true for crude fibre and ash contents. The results indicated significant differences (p< 0.05) in daily weight gain (DWG). feed conversion ratio, protein efficiency ratio, cost (N) /kg of seed and cost (N)/kg weight gain. The values were. 0.34, 0.29, 0.28 and 0.22kg for DWG, 3.03, 3.62, 3.55 and 4.30 for FCR in T1, T2, T3 and T4 respectively. Protein efficiency ratio, values were 1.84, 1.54, 1.57 and 1.29. Cost/kg of feed values were 75.69, 70.13, 64.56 and 56.10, and cost (N)/kg weight gain were 229.32, 253.86, 229.20 and 253.69 for the treatments respectively. The results of the carcass evaluation indicated significant differences (p< 0.05) for ham and trotters. The values were 0.31, 0.35, 0.37 and 0.32 for ham in T1, T2, T3 and T4 respectively. The values of trotters were, 64.6.56.99, 56.98 and 53.66 among the treatments. For organs characteristics, the results indicated significant differences (p< 0.05) for lung, kidney, liver and spleen. The values of the lungs were, 11.20. 11.25. 9.40 and 8.97 among the treatments. The values of kidney and liver were, 3.34, 2.86, 3.72 and 3.14, and 24.28, 28.57, 22.55 and 27.70 respectively. The inclusion of up to 20% raw BGO in the diet of weaner pigs recorded comparable daily weight gain, feed conversion ratio and cost/kg weight gain with the group fed the control (0%raw BGO). Further studies involving heat treatment of the BGO might be necessary to improved nutrient utilization by the animals, and also increase inclusion level.
Body weight changes, nutrient utilization and intestinal microflora of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fed Aloe barbadensis leaves
Authors: Ajibola S. I. , Obasa S. O. , Akintokun A. K. , Abdulraheem I.
Published: February 2021

Immuno-nutrition studies have shown that some nutrients are linked to the immunological status of fish. Growth performance, nutrient utilization and intestinal microflora were examined in Clarias gariepinus. The 120 C. gariepimus fingerlings (weight, 2.33±0.07g)were fed Aloe barbadensis leaves-paste supplemented diets in 40L freshwater-filled plastic tanks ad libitum twice daily for 12 weeks. The experimental diets containing 40% crude protein were supplemented with three concentration of A. barbadensis leaves-paste: ABL1-1%; ABL2-2%; ABL3-3% and control-0%. Mean weight gain (MWG) and percentage weight gain (PWG) increased (p<0.05) as the concentration of A. barbadensis increased. MWG (17.95±0.78) and PWG (772.2±54.94) were highest in fish fed ABL3 and lowest MWG (11.92±1.16) and PWG (17.95±0.78) in fish fed control diet. Nutrients were better utilized among the diets supplemented group at different significant levels (p < 0.05). The highest value of ANPU was observed in ABL1 when compared to all other treatments including the control. Survival rate decreased as concentration of paste increased. There were no significant differences (p>0.05) in the total bacterial counts (TBC) in A. barbadensis leaves-paste supplemented diets and the control having the highest TBC (23.67 ±0.88 x 105 CFU/ml). Growth of total fungal counts (TFC) was not observed in ABLI. There was a reduction in TFC as the concentration increased in the other supplemented diets, and the control having the highest TFC (7.67 ± 0.44 x 105CFU/ml). The study concluded that inclusion of 1% A. barbadensis leaves-paste as supplement in the diet could effectively improve the growth performance, nutrient utilization and survival of cultured C. gariepinus. A. barbadensis leaves-paste could also reduce the microbial load of the fish.
Passagem 4
Authors: Costa Xico
Published: February 2021

Passagem número 4, Xico Costa propõe uma reflexão sobre de que maneira podemos utilizar a imagem, "numa lógica dialética, para recuperar, no âmbito da representação, a ideia de cidade” tendo como referencia três autores: Santos, Benjamin e Lefebvre.
The Ethics and Legislation of the New Media Use in the United Arab Emirates Analytical Study of the Law “Combating IT Crimes"
Authors:   Al Ain University, UAE, Aissani Rahima
Published: February 2021

The study deals with an analytical reading (from an information and communication perspective) of the Law "Combating Information Technology Crimes" in the UAE. The law was passed in 2012 by Decree Law No: 5/2012, which was published in the Official Gazette No: 540, attached to the 42nd year, on 26/8/2012, and included amendments to the provisions of the law Federal No: (2) for the year 2006 establishing the Law "Combating Information Technology Crimes". The study adopts the method of content analysis of the materials covered by the law, based on two categories of analysis: • Form Category: for the detection of the legal materials governing the use of information technology, which included the following units of analysis: the number of articles and their contents, and the type of penalties imposed by law. • Content Category: and its evidence of the ethics of new media and communication in the UAE. The study reached the following results: 1. The UAE legislation on "Combating Information Technology Crimes" included 51 articles of law, and was widely separated in cybercrime and its penalties. 2. Most of the legal formulations in the "Combating Information Technology Crimes" system come in ways that push the user to commit to ethical and social responsibility while dealing with new media, and communication tools, or other information technology. 3. The Analytical reading of the articles of the "Combating Information Technology Crimes" Law in the United Arab Emirates has revealed three basic ethics for the use of these techniques from the media perspective: respect the intellectual property, respect the privacy and dignity of people, and respect the community values.
The Crimes of Trespassing the Marine Environment in the UAE Legislations
Authors:   Al Ain University, UAE, Alsinani Sulaiman , AlKarisheh Mohammad Amin ,   Al Ain University, UAE
Published: February 2021

Particular attention has been given to the marine environment in the UAE. Hence, the legislator has devoted Part II of the Federal Law No. 24 of 1999 which is concerned with the protection and development of the environment. The Law initially identified the scope and goals of the protection, mainly tackling protecting the nation’s coasts, beaches and ports from the dangers of all forms of pollution. In addition to protecting the marine environment and its natural resources through criminalizing any action harming them. The research aims to identify the role of enforced legal protection of the marine environment in the UAE legislations in terms of application, effectiveness and identifying implementation constraints. In order to achieve this, the research reviews the definition of marine environment pollution, identifies elements of marine environment pollution crime and its sanctions. Finally, the researchers aspire that the UAE legislator would add the crime of trespassing the marine environment to the principle of universality, stipulated by the article 21 of the penal code, and specialized courts and investigative bodies to speed the process of looking into marine environment crimes and apply proper sanctions
Identification and Assessment of Soil Physical and Chemical Properties for Vanili Plants in North Tinangkung District, Banggai Islands Regency
Authors:   Program Studi Agroteknologi, Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Tompotika Luwuk, Saikim Saipul
Published: February 2021

Soil physical and chemical properties are the main factors that significantly influence vanilla production. This study aimed to identify the soil’s physical and chemical properties, determine the soil fertility status, and evaluate the soil suitability for vanilla plants cultivated at three villages in Tinangkung Utara District. This research has been carried out at the long-term monoculture of the vanilla plantation. The soil fertility properties have determined based on physical properties such as texture (pipete method) and chemical properties such as pH, organic C content (Walkey and Black), P2O5 (olsen) and K2O (HCL25%), base saturation/KB dan cation exchange capacity/CEC ) NH4OAc pH7). The data then matched to PPT soil fertility and BBSDLP land evaluation criteria for the vanilla plant. The result showed that the soil in the study site has clayey texture, neutral soil reaction, moderate KB and P2O5, and moderate to high CEC. On the other hand, the soil exhibited lower content of organic C and K2O. Despite soil fertility status determined as low, the evaluation analysis resulted marginally suitable, which could be optimised to highly suitable.
Kombinasi Pupuk NPK dengan Kompos Kotoran Ayam Terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Produksi Bawang Merah (Allium ascalonicum L.)
Authors:   Department of Agrotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Tompotika Luwuk University, Sataral Mihwan
Published: February 2021

Tanaman bawang merah membutuhkan unsur hara dalam jumlah yang cukup, khususnya unsur hara makro seperti nitrogen dan lain-lain yang dapat dilakukan dengan pengaplikasian kompos kotoran ayam dan pupuk NPK dengan dosis dan frekuensi pemberian yang tepat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perlakuan terbaik kombinasi pupuk NPK dengan kompos kotoran ayam pada pertumbuhan dan produksi bawang merah (Allium ascolanicum L.) dengan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) non faktorial. Masing-masing perlakuan di ulang 3 kali, sehingga semuanya ada 18 perlakuan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Perlakuan tinggi daun bawang merah (P6) berpengaruh sangat nyata terhadap pertumbuhan tanaman bawang merah pada minggu ke 2 – 6 MST. Perlakuan jumlah daun tanaman bawang merah (P5) berpengaruh nyata terhadap pertumbuhan bawang merah pada minggu ke 5 MST, berpengaruh sangat nyata pada minggu ke 6 MST. Sedangkan untuk masing-masing perlakuan pada minggu 2, 3 dan 4 MST tidak berpengaruh nyata.
KONFLIK DALAM DINAMIKA POLITIK PERDESAAN (Studi Pada Pilkades di Kecamatan Sikur Kabupaten Lombok Timur NTB)
Authors: Busyairi Ahmad
Published: February 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan melakukan pengkajian terhadap konflik dalam dinamika politik pedesaan di kecamatan Sikur yang selanjutnya menawarkan kepada masyarakat atau pihak-pihak yang mempunyai kewenangan di dalam menentukan kebijakan-kebijakan tentang bagaimana mengelola konflik yang marak terjadi pada pilkades di kecamatan Sikur, dengan harapan dapat membawa manfaat pada bentuk keharmonisan hidup dalam masyarakat. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Kecamatan Sikur dengan menggunakan pendekatan fungsional konflik. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa terjadinya konflik dalam pilkades di Kecamatan Sikur karena disebabkan oleh beberapa faktor seperti faktor internal dan eksternal namun yang determinan penyebab konflik tersebut adalah faktor eksternal. Adapaun terjadinya konflik yang berkelanjutan pada pilkades tersebut karena selalu adanya sifat dendam yang selalu hadi pada tiap pendukung calon, adanya kepentingan dan selain itu juga karena adanya sifat nepotisme kepemimpinan kades terpilih. Adapun resolusi yang dapat ditawarkan dalam hal ini adalah resolusi konflik berbasis karma desa dan menegakkan kembali public sphere masyarakat sasak.
PENGEMBANGAN SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA DALAM MENINGKATKAN KINERJA PEGAWAI PADA DINAS PERHUBUNGAN KABUPATEN BIAK NUMFOR
Authors: Amiruddin
Published: February 2021

Berdasarkan pembahasan hasil penelitian pada bab sebelumnya, maka dapatlah penulis memberikan kesimpulan mengenai “Bagaimana Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Pegawai Pada Dinas Perhubungan Kabupaten Biak Numfor”. Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia Dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Pegawai Pada Dinas Perhubungan Kabupaten Biak Numfor sudah dilakukan dengan cukup baik. Hal ini terlihat dari hasil wawancara responden yang memberikan respon kepada indikator pendidikan dan pelatihan. Pendidikan telah dijalani oleh pegawai dinas perhubungan biak yang merupakan pengembangan sumber daya manusia, agar pegawai-pegawai nantinya dapat menjalankan suatu pekerjaan dengan hasil yang baik dalam bidangnya masing-masing. Dalam meningkatkan kinerja pegawai dinas perhubungan biak, sumber daya manusia adalah unsur yang paling penting karena dengan adanya SDM yang berkualitas dan profesional tentu akan berpengaruh pada kinerja pegawai.
PERANAN ORANG TUA DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEDISIPLINAN PENDIDIKAN ANAK DIKELURAHAN WAUPNOR DISTRIK BIAK KOTA KABUPATEN BIAK NUMFOR
Authors: Salehuddin
Published: February 2021

Keluarga merupakan unit terkecil dalam masyarakat yang terdiri dari ayah,ibu dan anak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peranan orang tua dalam meningkatkan kedisiplinan anak di Kelurahan Waupnor. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan seperti; observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan keluarga adalah satuan paling mendasar yang terdiri dari ayah ibu dan anak keluarga juga merupakan institusi primer yang paling utama sebelum anak mendapatkan pengasuhan keberhasilan seorang anak dalam hubungan sosialnya tergantung dari pola pengasuhan yang di terapkan orang tua dalam keluarga.