bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
In vitro evaluation of ruminant feed from West Sumatera based on chemical composition and content of rumen degradable and rumen undegradable proteins
Authors: Putri Ezi Masdia , Zain Mardiati , Warly Lili , Hermon Hermon
Published: September 2019

Aim: This research aimed to discover the chemical composition, as well as the content of the degradable and undegradable protein of the ruminant feed commonly used as cattle feed by Indonesian farmers.

Materials and Methods: In this study, Pennisetum purpureum, Leucaena leucocephala, Indigofera zollingeriana, Gliricidia sepium, cassava, maize, palm kernel cake, and rice bran were used as feed. Chemical composition was determined by proximate and Van Soest analyses performed in triplicate. Dry matter and organic matter digestibility, as well as the rumen degradable proteins (RDP) and rumen undegradable proteins (RUP) contents, were determined in vitro using the Tilley and Terry method.

Results: The results showed that more proteins can be obtained from legumes than from grass or concentrates. The highest protein amount was obtained from I. zollingerian (31.22%), while the lowest protein amount was obtained from cassava (3.59%). Dry matter digestibility ranged from 18.53% (rice bran) to 49.21% (G. sepium). Organic matter digestibility ranged from 35.71% (cassava) to 59.57% (I. zollingerian). Rice bran had the highest RDP from concentrate (73.26%), whereas I. zollingerian had the highest RDP from forage (74.72%). The highest RUP from concentrate was obtained from palm kernel cake (61.01%), and the highest RUP from forage was obtained from L. leucocephala (49.23%).

Conclusion: The preparation of ruminant livestock rations must be based on RDP and RUP to meet the needs of both the rumen microbes and host animals. Information regarding the RDP and RUP of feeds is still limited, making this study useful in the preparation of ruminant livestock rations based on RDP and RUP ratios.

Keywords: chemical compositions, rumen degradable proteins, rumen undegradable proteins, ruminant, tropical feedstuff.
Prevalence and distribution of dermatophytosis lesions on cattle in Plateau State, Nigeria
Authors: Dalis J. S. , Kazeem H. M. , Kwaga J. K. P. , Kwanashie C. N.
Published: September 2019

Background and Aim: Dermatophytosis is an infection of the superficial, keratinized structures of the skin, nails, and hair of man and animals caused by a group of fungi called dermatophytes in the genera Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton. The prevalence of dermatophytosis among cattle in Nigeria and Plateau State, in particular, is yet to be fully determined. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and the distribution of dermatophytosis lesions on cattle in Plateau State, Nigeria.

Materials and Methods: Four hundred and thirty-seven cattle showing visible skin lesions suggestive of dermatophytosis were drawn from nine local government areas (three each) from the three senatorial districts of Plateau State, Nigeria. Skin scrapings were aseptically collected using a cross-sectional study, in which sampling units were selected using purposive sampling method. Samples were processed for both direct microscopic examination and isolation of dermatophytes in culture. The isolates were stained with lactophenol cotton blue and identified microscopically based on the size, shape, and arrangement of macro- and micro-conidia. The dermatophytes were further identified by determining the sequences of the internal transcribed spacer regions of their ribosomal DNA. Data were analyzed and presented as percentages, bar graph, and Chi-square test of association. p≤0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results: The overall prevalence rate of bovine dermatophytosis in Plateau State was found to be 11.0%. Trichophyton verrucosum was more frequently isolated (54.2%) than Trichophyton mentagrophytes (45.8%). Age, breed, management practice, and season were significantly associated with the occurrence of the disease (p<0.05).

Conclusion: Dermatophytosis among cattle may be of public health significance in Plateau State, Nigeria. This is the first report on the prevalence and distribution of dermatophytosis lesions on cattle from Plateau State, Nigeria.
New records of long-legged flies (Diptera, Dolichopodidae) from Morocco
Authors: Nourti Mohamed , Grichanov Igor Ya. , Kettani Kawtar
Published: September 2019

This paper provides new data on the distribution of 39 long-legged fly species (Diptera, Brachycera, Dolichopodidae) belonging to 19 genera from Morocco. Twelve species, Gymnopternus assimilis (Staeger, 1842), Hercostomus apollo (Loew, 1869), Hercostomus morenae (Strobl, 1899), Medetera media Parent, 1925, Medetera pallipes (Zetterstedt, 1843), Medetera petrophiloides Parent, 1925, Medetera aff. roghii Rampini et Canzoneri, 1979, Micromorphus minusculus Negrobov, 2000, Sciapus aff. negrobovi Naglis et Bartak, 2015, Campsicnemus simplicissimus Strobl, 1906, Sympycnus pulicarius (Fallén, 1823), and Syntormon pilitibia Grichanov, 2013 are newly added to the Moroccan insect fauna. In addition, available information on geographical distribution for each species is also included.
A educação intelectual, física e moral das normalistas no Futuro das Moças
Authors: Rocha Ariza Maria
Published: September 2019

Qual o futuro das moças em nosso país nesse meio social em que vivemos? Esta comunicação visa analisar a educação intelectual, física e moral da normalista do Rio de Janeiro veiculada no Futuro das Moças: Semanário Ilustrado (1917-1918).

PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Escola Normal. Revista Feminina. História da Educação.

 

ABSTRACT

What is the future of girls in our country in this society in which we live? This communication aims to analyze the intellectual, physical and moral education of normalista in Rio de Janeiro published in the Futuro das Moças: Semanário Illustrado (1917-1918).

KEYWORDS: Escola Normal. Women´s Magazine. Education of History.
Zur Homogenisierung von Testsignalen für die nichtlineare Systemidentifikation
Authors: Gringard Matthias , Kroll Andreas
Published: September 2019

In diesem Beitrag werden Methoden zum Entwurf von Multisinus- und Multistufensignalen zur Identifikation nichtlinearer dynamischer Takagi-Sugeno-Fuzzy-Modelle vorgestellt. Diese Entwurfsmethoden arbeiten prozessmodellfrei. Sie werden am Beispiel der Modellierung eines elektromechanischen Stellglieds eines Verbrennungsmotors demonstriert.
Dynamic Analysis of Single-Layered Graphene Nano-Ribbons (SLGNRs) with Variable Cross-Section Resting on Elastic Foundation
Authors: Jena Subrat Kumar , Chakraverty S.
Published: September 2019

This article deals with free vibration of the variable cross-section (non-uniform) single-layered graphene nano-ribbons (SLGNRs) resting on Winkler elastic foundation using the Differential Quadrature Method (DQM). Here characteristic width of the cross-section is varied exponentially along the length of the nano-ribbon while the thickness of the cross section is kept constant. Euler–Bernoulli beam theory in conjunction with Eringen nonlocal elasticity theory is considered in this study. The numerical as well as graphical results are reported by using MATLAB codes developed by authors. Convergence of present method is explored and our results are compared with known results available in literature showing excellent agreement. Further, effects various parameters on frequency parameters are studied comprehensively.
On the Kähler-likeness on almost Hermitian manifolds
Authors: Kawamura Masaya
Published: September 2019

We define a Kähler-like almost Hermitian metric. We will prove that on a compact Kähler-like almost Hermitian manifold (M2n, J, g), if it admits a positive ∂ ̄∂-closed (n − 2, n − 2)-form, then g is a quasi-Kähler metric.
Dynamic vapour sorption protocols for the quantification of accessible hydroxyl groups in wood
Authors: Uimonen Tuuli , Hautamäki Saara , Altgen Michael , Kymäläinen Maija , Rautkari Lauri
Published: September 2019

This study investigated several key parameters of deuterium exchange measurements in a dynamic vapour sorption apparatus to optimise the measurement protocol for hydroxyl (OH) group accessibility determination. The impact of changing the sample mass, the deuterium oxide (D2O) vapour exposure time and the rate of change in moisture content (dm dt−1) during the drying steps on the measured OH group accessibility were analysed. A sample mass of more than 10 mg, an exposure to D2O vapour of at least 10 h and a dm dt−1 of 0.0005% min−1 over a 10-min period during the drying steps gave the most reliable results. We also investigated the necessity of adding a method stage that eliminates the effect of inclusion compounds (ICs). The addition of an initial drying and wetting stage enabled the release of entrapped solvents.
Understanding the Social Structure of Academic Social Networking Sites: The Case of ResearchGate
Authors: Huang Chengsong , Zha Xianjin , Yan Yalan , Wang Yunzhi
Published: September 2019

The goal of ResearchGate (RG) is to help users exchange scholarly information around the world. This study drew on adaptive structuration theory (AST) to investigate the social structure of RG, which had been largely overlooked by prior research. Data were crawled from RG and results were presented based on content analysis. For the social structure embedded in RG, the most frequent updates of structural features and spirit occurred in the first two years. Six representative updates for information exchange were analyzed and the newly embedded social structures were presented. For the social structure emerging in using RG, users were more willing to answer questions than ask questions, which countered intuition. Three categories were elicited to present the purpose and expectation of questions. Users were more willing to publish publications than publish projects. Compared with reading publications and projects published by others, users seldom commented on them. For the comparison between the two social structures, this paper analyzed and compared the two social structures in terms of three types of information exchange, finding that the social structure emerging in using RG differed from that embedded in RG. We suggest that this paper could potentially help the two social structures of RG promote the optimization of each other.
Emerging rare-earth doped material platforms for quantum nanophotonics
Authors: Zhong Tian , Goldner Philippe
Published: September 2019

Rare-earth dopants are arguably one of the most studied optical centers in solids, with applications spanning from laser optoelectronics, biosensing, lighting to displays. Nevertheless, harnessing rare-earth dopants’ extraordinary coherence properties for quantum information technologies is a relatively new endeavor, and has been rapidly advancing in recent years. Leveraging the state-of-the-art photonic technologies, on-chip rare-earth quantum devices functioning as quantum memories, single photon sources and transducers have emerged, often with potential performances unrivaled by other solid-state quantum technologies. These existing quantum devices, however, nearly exclusively rely on macroscopic bulk materials as substrates, which may limit future scalability and functionalities of such quantum systems. Thus, the development of new platforms beyond single crystal bulk materials has become an interesting approach. In this review article, we summarize the latest progress towards nanoscale, low-dimensional rare-earth doped materials for enabling next generation rare-earth quantum devices. Different platforms with a variety of synthesis methods are surveyed. Their key metrics measured to date are presented and compared. Special attention is placed on the connection between the topology of each platform to its target device applications. Lastly, an outlook for near term prospects of these platforms are given, with a hope to spur broader interests in rare-earth doped materials as a promising candidate for quantum information technologies.
‘No One Can Serve Two Masters’: The Unity of Philosophy and Theology in Ricœur’s Early Thought
Authors: Aspray Barnabas
Published: September 2019

While the French philosopher Paul Ricœur is not usually thought of as an existentialist, during his early career he engaged deeply with existentialist thought, and published two articles on the relationship between existentialism and Christian faith. Ricœur’s attempts to relate philosophy and theology often led to great personal distress, which he occasionally referred to as “controlled schizophrenia,” in which he struggled to remain faithful to both philosophical and theological discourse without compromising one for the sake of the other. This essay first explores the influence of existentialist philosophy on Ricœur before surveying how Ricœur understood existentialism, and how in his view it transforms the relationship between philosophy and theology. It then shows how Ricœur is ultimately able to retain his “dual allegiance” to both discourses through active hope in how the Christian doctrine of creation ex nihilo testifies to their original and final unity.
Gütesiegel für Gesundheits-Apps: Zwischen Vertrauen und Verunsicherung
Authors: Scherenberg Viviane
Published: September 2019

Mit der steigenden Anzahl an Gesundheits-Apps steigt die Unsicherheit über die Qualität digitaler Helfer. Gütesiegel sollen Nutzer*innen Orientierungshilfe bieten, um sich in der Fülle an Gesundheits-Apps zurechtzufinden. Damit Gütesiegel eine Qualitätsorientierung bieten, sollten sich wenige Kennzeichnungen mit einer hohen Vertrauenswürdigkeit am Markt durchsetzen. Anbieter sollten daher Standards (Prüfprozesse, Prüfkriterien), Grenzen sowie ökonomische Eigeninteressen transparent machen, um die Glaubwürdigkeit und Seriosität ihrer Gütesiegel zu stärken.
Strukturqualität in der Gesundheitsversorgung – Regionale Unterschiede am Beispiel der Osteodensitometrie
Authors: Berendt Julia , Hollederer Alfons
Published: September 2019

Strukturqualität ist ein Marker der Gesundheitsversorgung, um eine hohe Versorgungsqualität zu erzielen. Sie basiert u.a. auf dem Zugang zur Versorgungsleistung sowie auf finanziellen Gegebenheiten. Jene Qualitätssicherung erfolgt im deutschen Gesundheitssystem z.B. über genehmigungspflichtige Leistungen. Am Beispiel der Osteodensitometrie (Knochendichtemessung) werden dazu Entwicklungen (Zugang und regionale Versorgungsunterschiede) in Bayern mit Blick auf die Strukturqualität aufgezeigt.
Präferenzmessung zur Qualitätsentwicklung in der Organallokation
Authors: Bartling Tim , Oedingen Carina , Krauth Christian
Published: September 2019

In Deutschland herrscht eine anhaltende Organknappheit. Daraus resultiert die notwendige Priorisierung möglicher Organempfänger nach verschiedenen Prinzipien der Verteilungsgerechtigkeit, die abhängig von den Präferenzen relevanter Stakeholder sind (Allgemeinbevölkerung, Ärzteschaft und Patient/innen). Präferenzmessungen bieten die Möglichkeit die Qualitätsentwicklung und -sicherung im Allokationsprozess nachhaltig zu verbessern und die Akzeptanz des Allokationssystems qualitativ zu stärken.
Prinzipien professionsbezogener Qualitätsentwicklung
Authors: Hensen Peter
Published: September 2019

Qualität im Gesundheitswesen wird in besonderer Weise durch das Qualitätsverständnis in den Gesundheitsberufen bestimmt. Darin werden qualitätsrelevante Aktivitäten und Handlungskonzepte häufig in dem Begriff Qualitätsentwicklung zusammengeführt. Im Verständnis einer professionsbezogenen Qualitätsentwicklung werden ergänzend und erweiternd zu systembezogenen Konzepten der Qualitätsgestaltung insbesondere professionstypische Werte und Handlungsprinzipien (Fortschritt, Selbstorganisation und Zusammenarbeit) der Qualitätsarbeit betont.
Public Reporting und Patienteninformation im Gesundheitswesen
Authors: Neudam Annabelle
Published: September 2019

Qualitätssicherungsmaßnahmen sind im Gesundheitswesen etabliert, Informationen über deren Ergebnisse jedoch nur in geringem Umfang öffentlich verfügbar und für Patienteninnen und Patienten nicht verständlich aufbereitet. Bei einem nachweislich hohen Informationsbedarf erfordert die Vermittlung von Qualitätsergebnissen für die Öffentlichkeit glaubwürdige, belastbare und nutzerfreundliche Medien und eine konsequente Orientierung am Patienten.
Interpersonal problems as a predictor of pain catastrophizing in patients with chronic pain
Authors: Ryum Truls , Jacobsen Henrik Børsting , Borchgrevink Petter Christian , Landrø Nils Inge , Stiles Tore Charles
Published: September 2019

Background and aims

Pain catastrophizing has consistently been related to a variety of negative outcomes within chronic pain conditions, but competing models exist explaining the role of catastrophizing. According to the fear-avoidance model (FAM), catastrophizing is primarily related to the appraisal of pain (i.e. “intrapersonal”), whereas the communal coping model (CCM) suggests that catastrophizing is a strategy to elicit support (i.e. “interpersonal”). In order to examine the interpersonal nature of catastrophizing, this cross-sectional study examined interpersonal problems as a predictor of pain catastrophizing in a sample of patients (n = 97) with chronic pain.

Methods

Self-report data was taken from patients entering a multidisciplinary, inpatient rehabilitation program. The four quadrants of the Inventory of Interpersonal Problems circumplex model (Hostile-Dominant, Hostile-Submissive, Friendly-Submissive, Friendly-Dominant) were used as predictors of pain catastrophizing in a series of separate, hierarchical regression analyses.

Results

After controlling for relevant confounding variables such as demographics (gender, age), pain severity, psychiatric symptoms (anxiety/depression, fatigue, insomnia), adverse life experiences and perceived social support, higher levels of Hostile-Dominant interpersonal problems predicted higher levels of pain catastrophizing (p ≤ 0.01, d = 0.56).

Conclusions

The results add support to the notion that pain catastrophizing may serve a communicative functioning, as predicted by the CCM, with cold, dominant and controlling behaviors as a maladaptive interpersonal strategy to elicit support. It may thus be useful to consider the broader interpersonal context of the individual, and not only the patient’s appraisal of pain, when conceptualizing the role of pain catastrophizing in patients with chronic pain.

Implications

Future psychosocial research and treatment of chronic pain could be informed by including interpersonal theory as a useful theoretical framework, which may help shed more light on how interpersonal problems relates to pain catastrophizing.
Computational methods for difference families in finite abelian groups
Authors: Ðoković Dragomir Ž. , Kotsireas Ilias S.
Published: September 2019

Our main objective is to show that the computational methods, developed previously to search for difference families in cyclic groups, can be fully extended to the more general case of arbitrary finite abelian groups. In particular the power spectral density test and the method of compression can be used to help the search.
Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Siswa pada Materi Barisan dan Deret Berdasarkan Gaya Berpikir
Authors: Firdaus Aulia , Nisa Lulu Choirun , Nadhifah Nadhifah
Published: September 2019

Kemampuan berpikir kritis merupakan salah satu kompetensi lulusan dari pembelajaran matematika pada jenjang SMA. Melalui penguasaan kompetensi ini,  diharapkan siswa terbiasa untuk bisa bersikap rasional, tidak hanya dalam pembelajaran matematika namun juga dalam pemecahan masalah lainnya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa dalam menyelesaikan soal matematika pada pokok bahasan barisan dan deret berdasarkan gaya berpikirnya. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan subjek penelitian siswa kelas XI MIPA 1 yang berjumlah 34 siswa. Dengan tes gaya berpikir Gregorc, dari ke-34 siswa tersebut diperoleh lima siswa memiliki gaya berpikir Sekuensial Konkret, delapan siswa bergaya Sekuensial Abstrak, lima siswa bergaya Acak Konkret, dan 16 siswa memiliki gaya berpikir Acak Abstrak. Dari masing-masing kelompok gaya berpikir tersbeut diambil dua siswa untuk dianalisis lebih lanjut kemampuan berpikir kritisnya. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan tes dan wawancara. Indikator kemampuan beripikir kritis yang digunakan mengacu pada Ennis (2011), yaitu  mampu untuk (1) melakukan klarifikasi dasar, (2) memberikan dasar sebuah keputusan, (3) menyimpulkan, (4) melakukan klarifikasi lebih lanjut, dan (5) melakukan dugaan dan keterpaduan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa dari kelompok gaya berpikir Konkret lebih baik daripada siswa dari kelompok Abstrak, dan siswa dengan jenis gaya berpikir Sekuensial Abstrak dan Acak Abstrak memiliki kemampuan berpikir kritis lebih rendah dibandingkan dengan gaya berpikir lainnya. Secara bertutut-turut, kemampuan berpikir kritis terbaik dimiliki oleh siswa dengan gaya berpikir Sekuensial Konkret yang memenuhi 4 kemampuan, Acak Konkret yang memenuhi 3 kemampuan, serta Sekuensial Abstrak dan Acak Abstrak yang hanya memenuhi 1 kemampuan berpikir kritis.
Stress-Induced Neuron Remodeling Reveals Differential Interplay Between Neurexin and Environmental Factors inCaenorhabditis elegans
Authors: Hart Michael P
Published: September 2019

Hart characterizes a novel interaction between genetics and environmental stress on experience-dependent neuron remodeling and plasticity in Caenorhabditis elegans, defining an interplay between different forms of adolescent stress and the autism-associated gene neurexin...

Neurexins are neuronal adhesion molecules important for synapse maturation, function, and plasticity. Neurexins have been genetically associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and schizophrenia, but can have variable penetrance and phenotypic severity. Heritability studies indicate that a significant percentage of risk for ASD and schizophrenia includes environmental factors, highlighting a poorly understood interplay between genetic and environmental factors. The singular Caenorhabditis elegans ortholog of human neurexins, nrx-1, controls experience-dependent morphologic remodeling of a GABAergic neuron in adult males. Here, I show remodeling of this neuron’s morphology in response to each of three environmental stressors (nutritional, heat, or genotoxic stress) when applied specifically during sexual maturation. Increased outgrowth of axon-like neurites following adolescent stress is the result of an altered morphologic plasticity in adulthood. Despite remodeling being induced by each of the three stressors, only nutritional stress affects downstream behavior and is dependent on neurexin/nrx-1. Heat or genotoxic stress in adolescence does not alter behavior despite inducing GABAergic neuron remodeling, in a neurexin/nrx-1 independent fashion. Starvation-induced remodeling is also dependent on neuroligin/nlg-1, the canonical binding partner for neurexin/nrx-1, and the transcription factors FOXO/daf-16 and HSF1/hsf-1. hsf-1 and daf-16, in addition, each have unique roles in remodeling induced by heat and UV stress. The differential molecular mechanisms underlying GABAergic neuron remodeling in response to different stressors, and the disparate effects of stressors on downstream behavior, are a paradigm for understanding how genetics, environmental exposures, and plasticity may contribute to brain dysfunction in ASDs and schizophrenia.
A case of open angle glaucoma secondary to Posner-Schlossman Syndrome
Authors: Rixon Andrew J. , Wenig Rebecca A. , Rigdon Brittany N.
Published: September 2019

This is a case report demonstrating appropriate diagnosis and management of PSS and its possible sequelae. Posner-Schlossman Syndrome is characterized by recurrent, unilateral attacks of significantly increased intraocular pressure. The etiology and pathophysiology of this condition remains unclear. Duration of this chronic condition and the risk of developing secondary open angle glaucoma are directly proportional. The patient and managing optometrist must be aware of the necessity of timely intervention during acute attacks, as well as adherent longitudinal care to preserve function and quality of life. The ensuing case report and review underscores the impact of this disease.
Bryophytes of Serra da Capivara National Park, Piauí, Brazil
Authors: Gomes do Nascimento Géssica Maria , Mendes da Conceição Gonçalo , Fernandes Peralta Denilson , Oliveira Hermeson Cassiano de
Published: September 2019

Most studies of bryophytes in Brazil have focused on the Atlantic and Amazon forests, leaving the Caatinga as the biome least bryologically studied in the country. A bryofloristic survey of Serra da Capivara National Park was undertaken to analyze species richness, the distribution of species among Brazilian biomes, and the geographic distribution of species. A total of 450 samples of 62 species were collected, representing 48 mosses, 13 hepatics, and one hornwort. The resulting species list includes 22 new records for the Caatinga, 34 new records for the state of Piauí, and two for the Northeast Region of Brazil. About 60% (37 spp.) of the species have broad distributions in Brazil while 13 have moderate distributions and 12 are considered restricted. The results reinforce the importance of floristic inventories in Brazil and the maintenance of Parque Nacional da Serra da Capivara as an area for the conservation of bryophytes.
Natural Enemies of Cinara cedri Mimeur 1936 (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in Cedar Forests in Isparta Regional Forest Directorate
Authors: OĞUZOĞLU Şükran , AVCI Mustafa
Published: September 2019

enemies of cedar aphid (Cinara cedri Mimeur, 1936) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in cedar (Cedrus libani A. Rich.) forests.

Area of study: Specimens were collected from 40 areas in Isparta
Regional Forest Directorate cedar forests.

Material and
methods: At each
site, specimens were randomly collected from infested shoots. Shoots were cut
and put in plastic bags and containers and were brought to the laboratory, examined
with a stereomicroscope. The adults obtained were prepared and sent to
specialists for identification.

Main results: Twenty eight species of insect enemies were found,
most of them coccinellid and syrphid predators. Harmonia axyridis Pallas, 1773, Anatis
ocellata (Linnaeus, 1758) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), Asaphes vulgaris Walker, 1834
(Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) and Pauesia
anatolica Michelena, Assael & Mendel, 2005 (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)
were found for the first time in the study area. Moreover, 17 species were
firstly determined as a natural enemy of Cinara
cedri.

Highlights: In this study, new records were identified for study
area. Moreover, 17 species were firstly determined as a natural enemy of Cinara cedri.
The Effects of Heat Treatment, Wood Species and Adhesive Types on Screw Withdrawal Strength of Laminated Veneer Lumbers
Authors: PERÇİN Osman , ALTUNOK Mustafa
Published: September 2019

Aim of study: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of heat treatment temperature on the screw withdrawal strength on laminated veneer lumbers (LVL). Material and Methods: The LVL samples were prepared in the form of ten layers that 2 mm thickness from the European oak (Quercus petreae L.), Oriental beech (Fagus orientalis L.), scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) and poplar   (Populus nigra L.) veneers bonded with two-component polyvinyl acetate (PVAc-D4), melamine formaldehyde (MF) and polyurethane (PU) adhesives and then heat treatment was applied to the prepared samples. The test samples were subjected to heat treatment at 185 and 212 °C for 2h. Main Results: Consequently, according to wood type, the highest screw withdrawal strength was determined in Oriental beech, with respect to the adhesive type in MF adhesive. The screw withdrawal strength of samples was decreased with increasing treatment temperature. In the interaction of the wood materials, type of adhesive and treatment temperature, it was the highest in control beech samples bonded with MF and the lowest in poplar samples bonded with PU which heat-treated at 212°C. It was also observed that the lowest strength loss due to the treatment temperature was found in oak samples and in MF adhesive. Research highlights: Screw withdrawal strengths were directly related to wood type and density, heat treatment temperature and adhesive type.
Neuropathy Phentoyping Protocols - Intra-Epidermal Fiber Density Determination of Rodent Foot Pad Biopsies v2
Authors: Feldman Eva
Published: September 2019

Summary: Phenotyping of Rodents for the Presence of Diabetic Neuropathy In man, the development of diabetic neuropathy is dependent on both the degree of glycemic control and the duration of diabetes. Diabetic neuropathy is a progressive disorder, with signs and symptoms that parallel the loss of nerve fibers over time. Consequently, assessments of neuropathy in mice are not performed at one time point, but are characterized at multiple time points during a 6 month period of diabetes. The degree of diabetes is evaluated in 2 ways: tail blood glucose measured following a 6 hour fast and glycated hemoglobin levels. The initial degree of neuropathy is screened using the methods discussed below. Detailed measures of neuropathy are employed when the initial screening instruments indicate a profound or unique phenotypic difference. This document contains protocols used by the DiaComp staff to examine and measure diabetic neuropathy at the whole animal, tissue and cellular levels. Diabetic Complication:
Eurosceptics into the Limelight? Eurosceptic Parliamentary Actors and Media Bias in EU Affairs
Authors: Auel Katrin
Published: September 2019

In the spotlight for some time now, the potential of national parliaments to legitimise EU politics has become even more salient given the growing politicisation and public contestation of EU issues. Their ability to realise this potential depends, however, vitally on citizens being actually aware of parliamentary involvement in EU affairs. Academic as well as political attention has therefore more recently turned to the communication function of parliaments, and here the media play a crucial role. Important is not only whether EU parliamentary affairs are covered in the media, but also who within parliament gets the opportunity to raise European issues in the media. In the context of this thematic issue, the question of media visibility is of particular interest with regard to Eurosceptic parliamentary party groups and their members. Do Eurosceptics in parliament get to dominate parliamentary EU news in the media and thus to take ownership of EU issues—or do the media freeze parliamentary Eurosceptics out of the coverage? Both would seriously undermine the legitimising potential of national parliaments. The article therefore analyses to what extent we can find a visibility bias in the print media coverage of Eurosceptic parliamentary actors and explores the factors that contribute to such bias. For the analysis, it draws on a quantitative dataset of all newspaper articles covering parliamentary EU affairs in six member states (Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Poland and the UK) over a period of four years (2010 to 2013).
Riga-Fede Disease Associated with Syndactyly and Oligodactyly: A rare Occurrence
Authors: Kariya Pratik B. , Shah Swara , Singh Sweta , Buch Adrija
Published: September 2019

Background: Eruption of first primary tooth starts on an average at around six to seven months of age. Presence of teeth at birth or within a month after birth is considered rare. Natal teeth are those present in the oral cavity at the time of birth. These teeth can cause ulcers on the ventral surface of the tongue, lip, and the mother's breast characterizing the Riga Fede Disease. Exact aetiology of natal and neonatal teeth is still unclear. The treatment depends on its mobility of teeth as it is associated with the risk of aspiration or swallowing, whether the natal tooth is supernumerary or primary, causing any problems in breast feeding, presence of soft tissue injuries on tongue of the child or mother's breast and overall health of child.

Case presentation: A fifteen day old girl reported with large ulceration on ventral surface of tongue due to sharp natal teeth present at mandibular anterior region which was also associated with feeding difficulties. Along with Riga Fede disease Syndactyly and Oligodactyly in left and right legs respectively was also observed. Extraction of the teeth has been carried out and complete healing of ulceration has been achieved within 30 days. Conclusion: The present case report describes a rare occurrence of Riga Fede disease with Syndactyly and Oligodactyly and highlights its symptomatology and therapeutic approach.
Enhancing the Remineralization Potential of Child Formula Dentifrices: An In Vitro Study
Authors: Bijle Mohammed Nadeem Ahmed , Tung Lai Pui , Wong Jasmine , Ekambaram Manikandan , Lo Edward CM , Yiu Cynthia Kar Yung
Published: September 2019

Objective(s): The incorporation of Arginine (Arg) in NaF-containing child dentifrice might enhance its remineralizing potential, reducing fluorosis risk with significant anti-caries benefit. The study objective was to examine the remineralizing potential of arginine in child formula dentifrice (600-ppm NaF).Study Design: Primary teeth enamel specimens (n = 10) with artificial caries-like lesion were randomly divided to 4 treatment groups: A: 2% Arg-(600-ppm) NaF; B: 600-ppm NaF; C: 1100-ppm NaF; and D: deionized water subjected to 7-day pH-cycling. The mineral density (MD) of the treated specimens was assessed using micro-CT. The pre-/post-treated artificial caries-like lesion were acid-etched for enamel fluoride uptake (EFU) evaluation, Ca and P element analysis using ICP-OES, and the inorganic phosphate (PO43−) determination using colorimetric assay. Results: The percentage remineralization of the 2% Arg-NaF and 1100-ppm NaF groups was significantly higher than the 600-ppm NaF group (p<0.001). However, no significant difference in remineralization was observed between the two groups (p>0.05). The EFU, Ca/P ratio, PO43− content of the 2% Arg-NaF group were significantly higher than the 600-ppm NaF group (p<0.01); while no significant difference was found between the 2% Arg-NaF and 1100-ppm NaF groups. Conclusion: Within the limitations of the present study, incorporation of 2% arginine in 600-ppm NaF child formula dentifrice enhanced the remineralization potential of artificial enamel caries, to a level comparable to 1100-ppm NaF adult formula dentifrice.
Kütahya (Gediz) Yöresinde Yetiştirilen Tıbbi Adaçayı (Salvia officinalis L.) Türünün Tohum ve Yaprağında Uçucu Yağ Bileşenlerin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: KARAYEL Hasan Basri
Published: September 2019

Bu
araştırma Kütahya  (Gediz) yöresinde yetiştirilen
Salvia officinalis L. (Lamiaceae) türünün uçucu
yağ bileşenleri, uçucu yağ oranı ve kalitesi üzerine etkisini belirlemek
amacıyla yürütülmüştür. Salvia officinalis L. türünün tohum ve yaprağında uçucu yağ analizi yapılmıştır. Bu
türün uçucu yağı hidrodestilasyon (GC_MS/FID) yoluyla elde edilmiştir. Uçucu yağ oranı yıllara
(2016-2017) göre yaprakta birinci ve ikinci yıl 
%2.08-2.23, ikinci yıl tohumda %0.08 olarak ölçülmüştür Yapılan analiz sonucunda tohumda toplam 14
bileşen, yaprakta ise 17 bileşen tespit edilmiştir. Tohumda elde edilen uçucu yağdaki ana bileşenler, viridiflorol
%22.01, α-thujone %21.46, Borneol %15.03,
β-thujone %6.93, 1.8-cineole %6.92 olarak tespit edilmiştir. Yaprakta
elde edilen uçucu yağdaki ana bileşenler, α-thujone %31.82, 1.8-cineole %14.39, camphor %12.05, β-thujone %8.55 olarak
bulunmuştur. Tohum ve yaprakta yapılan analiz sonucunda ortak bileşen olarak; viridiflorol,
α-thujone, β-thujone, 1.8-cineole, β-caryophyhllene,
α-humulene, borneol olarak tespit edilmiştir. Yapılan çalışma sonunda;
uçucu yağ bileşenlerinin terpenler bakımından zengin olduğu belirlenmiştir.
Conservative management versus surgical intervention for penetrating abdominal shotgun injuries
Authors: Elmahrouky Ahmed , Selim Motaz A. , Elward Athar Samir , Balamoun Hany A. , Mohiy Hytham H.
Published: September 2019

Background: The objective of the study was to present our experience of selective conservative management of abdominal gunshot wounds in University hospital over three years.Methods: This prospective study included 30 patients who presented with shotgun injuries to the abdomen. The study included only patients with bird shots (small pellets, number 6), who are vitally stable with evidence of penetration on CT scan, and with no hemoperitoneum, pneumoperitoneum, or collection. They were allocated to one of two groups according to the surgeon preference. Patients in the Operative Group were transferred for immediate exploratory laparotomy. Patients in the Conservative Group were closely observed for 48 hours, received nothing per oral with the administration of antibiotics and fluid and no analgesics. After 48 hours, if the patients were stable with no complications, they were discharged. Conservative management was terminated for vital instability, hemoglobin drop, rising white blood cells count, fever, abdominal symptoms, and signs of peritonitis.Results: Exploration yielded a negative result in 9 out of 14 patients (64.3%) of the Operative Group. Four patients had significant injuries, and one had an insignificant injury. Postoperative complications occurred in 3 patients. Conservative management failed in one patient who developed high fever and abdominal symptoms.Conclusions:In patients with penetrating abdominal shotgun injuries with no evidence of abdominal organ injuries, conservative management is a safe and successful option based of strict selection criteria including small shots in a hemodynamically stable patient with evidence of penetration on CT scan, and with no hemoperitoneum, pneumoperitoneum or collection.
Etiology, clinical profile and outcome of acute pancreatitis in a tertiary care teaching hospital in rural South India: a ten year retrospective study
Authors: R. Ramu , Paul Vergis , S. Devipriya , Philip Nevil C.
Published: September 2019

Background: Acute pancreatitis is a complex condition with diverse local and systemic complications, dealt by the surgeons all over the world. There were no previous detailed studies regarding the etiology, clinical profile and outcome of acute pancreatitis in rural Kerala.Methods: This is a hospital based study by retrospective chart analysis of all acute pancreatitis cases from the past 10 years in this tertiary care centre which have clinical/ laboratory/ radiological findings suggestive of acute pancreatitis.Results: Among 436 cases studied 318 (72.9%) were males and 118 (27.1%) were females. Epigastric pain without radiation to the back (51.6%) was the most common clinical presentation. Alcohol was the most common etiological factor seen in 42.4% followed by idiopathic pancreatitis (IP) (36.9% cases) and then by gallstone/biliary pancreatitis (14.5%). Acute fluid collection was the most common local complication seen in 29.1% cases and respiratory system involvement was the most common organ involvement seen in 16.5% of cases.Conclusions: Epigastric pain without radiation to the back was the most common clinical presentation. Incidence of alcoholic pancreatitis (42.4%) and idiopathic pancreatitis (36.9%) was slightly higher in our study, which should prompt us to look with further studies for identifiable new aetiologies in the idiopathic group. This work provides the first known regional description of the etiology, clinical profile and outcome of acute pancreatitis. Due to institutional and population similarities, this may represent the status of developing countries in general. This will help in formulating a hospital policy which would be beneficial.
Individualized management of extraperitoneal bladder perforation after transurethral resection of bladder tumor: a report of two distinct cases
Authors: Giovis Georgios , Panagiotopoulou Georgia , Vlachopanos Georgios , Chondros Kostas
Published: September 2019

Transurethral resection of bladder tumor represents the most common cause of bladder injury. Several factors such as the presence of a tumor itself, the wall thickness, the use of extensive cautery or obturator nerve jerk may lead to bladder perforation. Due to the anatomical site of the bladder, the perforation is extraperitoneal in most of the cases and bladder catheterization alone is sufficient for treatment. In several cases, urine reabsorption can be life-threatening and therefore more active treatment is needed. We present two distinct cases of extraperitoneal bladder perforation which presented with a different clinical image and were treated unexpectedly.
Evaluation of knowledge and practice of handling chemotherapy agents by nurses: a multi-centre studies in Bangladesh
Authors: Hosen M. Sohrab , Hasan Mehedi , Saiful Islam M. , Raseduzzaman M. M. , Tanvirul Islam M. , Tazbiul Islam M. , Motaher Hossain M. , Nafiujjaman M. , Nishat Tawhida Rahman , Jahidul Hasan M.
Published: September 2019

Background: Along with several significant factors in chemotherapy treatment management’s nurses plays the pivotal role. The objective of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of nurses in relation to handling chemotherapy and the current practice of cancer centers in different hospitals in Bangladesh.Methods: The cross-sectional study was designed based on anonymous self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire was developed from literature and expert input and validated by subject experts.Results: A total of 96 nurses were the respondents in this study. Around half of them already exposed directly with chemotherapy agents. Some 72.9% of nurses had not any training and 58.3% of respondents were not aware about use of closed system transfer devise in chemotherapy. A greater proportion 58.3% of nurses did not know the same health hazard of both oral and parenteral drugs. One third (33.3%) respondents used biological safety cabinet for doing preparation. Nurses’ did not use especial personal protective equipment and the designed treatment room also was absent. None of nurses went through regular medical checkup.Conclusions: The evidence-based results suggested that nurses have average knowledge about chemotherapy handling, however, use of personal protective equipment and biological safety cabinet, follow guidelines, medical surveillance and training are appeared to be a hindrance. More fundamentally, nurses need more education and professional training about chemotherapy agents handling in nursing school and through in-service continuing education as well as adopt required facilities are necessary.
The influence of self-help group therapy towards quality of life of cancer patients in palliative care
Authors: Kardiyudiani Ni K. , Wulandari Apri N. , Susanti Brigitta A. D.
Published: September 2019

Background: The therapy of cancer treatment for patient affects the significant of physic, psychology, and information and social, so that it needs to support the adequate care. The supporting for adequate care is the way to improve the quality life of patients. One of the cares that given is self-help group therapy (SHG), it is a group treatment to share about the experiences of each other for cancer patient. This research is conducted to know the influences of self-help group therapy towards the quality of life of cancer patients that have a palliative care.Methods: The research uses a quantitative approach with quasi-experimental method with pre-test and post-test with control group design. The sample of this research is 14 respondents in control group and 14 respondents in intervention group.Results: There was significant difference value of quality of life pre-test rather than post-test in the intervention group, p=0.033, and there was no significant difference in the control group before and after intervention, p=0.190. The comparison between post-test intervention and post-test control group showed that there was significant difference of quality of life value. P value in intervention group was 0.002, while p value for the control group was 0.221.Conclusions: There was influence by giving self-help group (SHG) therapy towards the quality of life of cancer patients that have palliative treatment. The patient can expand the social networking, to accept the information, get the emotional supporting from their own group.
Factors influencing early initiation of breast feeding among mothers in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh, India
Authors: Pamarthi Kiran , Palli Jugal Kishore
Published: September 2019

Background: The benefits of breastfeeding for the health and wellbeing of the mother and babies are well documented. A recent trial has shown that early initiation of breastfeeding could reduce neonatal mortality, which would contribute to the achievement of the Millennium development goals. The positive effects of breastfeeding on the new-born’s health can be attributed to the components of breast milk, as well as the contact between mother and baby.Methods: This is a hospital based, cross sectional study conducted in the Department of Pediatrics and Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, at a tertiary care hospital in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh. Study period was one year between March 2018 to February 2019. 310 healthy term new-born babies of singleton pregnancy were included.Results: The prevalence of initiation of breast breastfeeding within one hour in this study is 48.7% (151 neonates). Hindu religion, literacy, urban residence, vaginal delivery, male child, breast feeding advice during antenatal period, birth spacing <2 years, not giving prelacteal feeds, absence of breast-feeding problems and maternal illness were found to have a significant association with initiation of breast feeding within 1 hour after delivery (p value <0.05).Conclusions: Innovative strategies like provision of breastfeeding counsellors in the hospital setup; constant counselling to mothers and their immediate relatives who take care of baby and mothers can increase early initiation of breast feeding.
Knowledge of gestational diabetes mellitus among antenatal women in rural area of Maharashtra
Authors: Bhalge Udaykiran U. , Bhise Mukund D. , Takalkar Anant A. , Gaikwad Bhaskar S.
Published: September 2019

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a growing epidemiological problem. GDM is defined as glucose intolerance during pregnancy. Treatment of GDM is important to avoid maternal and fetal complication. The objective of this study is to assess the knowledge about gestational diabetes mellitus among antenatal mothers from rural area.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was done among 193 antenatal mothers in rural hospital, Murud. A study was done between July 2018 to August 2018. A pretested questionnaire was used to assess knowledge about GDM among all antenatal mothers.Results: Among the participants, 48.19% were in the age group 21-25 years and 90.15% antenatal mothers were literate. 80% heard about diabetes mellitus and 38% mothers knows that diabetes can occur first time in pregnancy. Only 28.50% mothers heard about GDM from different source of information.Conclusions: The study shows average knowledge about gestational diabetes mellitus among antenatal mother.