bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A comparative study of cardiovascular disease risk factors among urban and rural population South Indian city
Authors: Junapudi Syam Sundar , Babu Rao B.
Published: November 2017

Background: Non-communicable diseases are major health burden in the industrialized countries, and are increasing rapidly in developing countries like India due to demographic transition and changing lifestyles among people. Major Non communicable diseases are cardiovascular diseases, renal, nervous and mental diseases, musculoskeletal conditions, chronic non-specific respiratory diseases, permanent results of accidents senility, blindness, cancers, diabetes, obesity and various other metabolic and degenerative diseases and chronic results of communicable diseases. The aims and objectives of the study were to estimate the prevalence of cardio vascular disease risk factors among the study population above 15 years age group and to compare the study results between urban and rural area population. Methods: A total of 1400 persons in the age group of above 15 years were interviewed at their residence and anthropometric measurements were taken. The study design was on community based cross-sectional study. The study setting was on urban health centre, Harazpenta and rural health centre, Patancheruvu. The study population was on adults above 15 years of age in Harazpenta and Patancheruvu. The sample size was 700 urban, 700 rural population. The study period was on April 2008 to May 2009 (1 year). The data collection was by using pre-designed, pretested questionnaire. The data analysis was by using MS office 2003, Epiinfo 2007. The statistical test was on rates, ratios, proportions and Chi-square tests. Results: Smoking habit was more (19.2%) among urban population when compare to the rural (13.4%) population, alcohol use was 24%, when compared to 30.7% was alcohol use in rural area. In urban area 13.7% of population led with sedentary life, where as in rural area 3.3% only. Among urban population prevalence of obesity was 12.7% compared to 5.4% in rural population, prevalence of hypertension in urban area 18.7% and rural area 20%, In urban area prevalence of diabetes was 14.4% and in rural area. Conclusions: Smoking habit was more (19.2%) among urban population when compare to the rural (13.4%) population, in urban area alcohol use was 24%, whereas in rural area 30.7%. In the study population 14.5% of urban males led a sedentary life style, when compared with 5.1% of males in the rural area. Among urban population prevalence of obesity was 12.7% compared to 5.4% in rural area.
Nutritional status and health seeking behaviour of postmenopausal women: a cross sectional study in North India
Authors: Goyal Ankita , Mishra Neha , Dwivedi Shraddha
Published: November 2017

Background: Menopause is the permanent cessation of menstruation resulting from the loss of follicular activity of the ovaries. It is a stage when the menstrual cycle stops for longer than 12 months and there is a drop in the levels of estrogen and progesterone, the two most important hormones in the female body (WHO, 1996). The onset of this physiological development not only marks the end of women’s reproductive function but also introduces them to a new phase of life. Natural menopause is recognized to have occurred after 12 consecutive months of amenorrhea, for which there is no other obvious pathological or physiological cause. The age at which menopause occurs varies widely ranging from late thirties to late fifties with the range for most women being between ages 48 and 55 years. This period is marked by fluctuations in reproductive hormones. Methods: The present study community based cross-sectional study to examine variations in menopausal characteristics between rural and urban women. Data on socio demographic variables, reproductive history, and menopausal symptoms were collected from postmenopausal women (rural 200; urban 200) the survey was conducted among women who had attained menopause, in rural and urban area of Allahabad. Results: Majority of the study participants were in the age group of 50-60 years and attained menopause at the age between 45-50 years. Symptoms of joint pains were reported by 57% of rural and 55% of urban women. The percentage of women seeking treatment for their problems was higher in the urban areas i.e., 71.0% as compared to 29.5% in rural area. Similarly among the urban women, majority of them 75.0% sought treatment from private clinics, and the remaining 25.0% sought treatment from government hospitals. There is a need to address their problem and establish health care centers for them. Conclusions: The study shows that postmenopausal women suffer from various physical as well as problems related to menopausal hormonal changes with varied frequencies. There is a need to address their problem and establish health care centers for them.
Quality of life and diabetes mellitus among diabetic adult patients in an urban slum area
Authors: Kokiwar Prashant R. , Reddy C. H. Rathnaker , Reddy R. R. Dinakar , Reddy S. Sai Ramakanth , N. Spandana , R. Sushmitha , Reddy R. Shruthi , S. Bindu , S. Sharvani , G. Snigdha , S. Susmitha , T. Sushmitha
Published: November 2017

Background: Quality of life studies help us to develop models that tend to improve the overall health status of the patients. The objective was to study effect of diabetes mellitus on quality of life of diabetic adult patients in an urban slum area. Methods: A hospital based cross sectional study was carried out among 64 eligible known cases of diabetes for a period of three months. For recording questions related to quality of life, questionnaire which was validated was used. The data was expressed as mean and standard deviation. Results: The overall quality of life (role limitation due to physical health) was not much affected as the average scores are above 3.5 which indicates “better quality of life”. The quality of life for heavy activities was slightly affected due to diabetes. But the patients were able to do the mild activities compared to heavy physical activities. Diabetes has affected their quality of life. But in terms of fatigue it has not been much affected. Overall the mean of this symptom related quality of life, was better. This may be due to good glycemic control. Comparatively frequent urination bothered the diabetic patients. Conclusions: Diabetes has some impact on the quality of life of patients as seen from the study.
Prevalence and pattern of internet addiction among medical students, Bengaluru
Authors: S. C. Ranganatha , S. Usha
Published: November 2017

Background: Currently internet has become an important tool for education, entertainment and communication. Increased internet usage may lead to point of habituation, addiction, adverse academic, mental, physical and social effects. Medical students are also among the vulnerable group on account of time they spend on internet, hence this study was undertaken among medical students. The objective of the study was to estimate the prevalence and pattern of internet addiction among first year medical students.Methods: A Cross sectional study was conducted among the first year medical students of Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru. The sample size calculated was 125 as per the prevalence of internet addiction among medical students as 58.87% found in the study by Chaudhari et al. A total of 140 students present in the class at the time of data collection, who consented were considered for the study. Semi structured questionnaire with Young’s 8-item questionnaire and 20-item internet addiction scale was administered to the students. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 21.0. Pearson’s chi-square test was applied to know the association between two variables. Results: Out of 140 study subjects, majority (73.57%) were 18 yrs of age, 62.14% were females. 81 (57.86%) were hostelites. 77 (55%) of students were using internet for 4-6 hrs per day. 80 (57.14%) students have been using internet for more than 5 yrs. The prevalence of internet addiction according to Young’s 8-item questionnaire was 66 (47.14%) out of 140. Out of the 66, most common gadget used was mobile and most common purpose was social networking. The most common pattern of internet addiction according to Young’s 20-item scale was possible addict (49.29%). Internet addiction among localites was observed to be more than hostelites, this association was found to be statistically significant. Conclusions: Internet addiction was found to be substantial among medical students and most common purpose of internet usage was for social networking.
Fertility behaviour and contraceptive use in urban slums of district Gorakhpur
Authors: Hasan Areeba , Singh Manish Kumar , Khan A. A
Published: November 2017

Background: Number of slums in India has increased significantly over the last decade (2001-11). Slums lack basic amenities and health care facilities. Very little is known about reproductive behaviour and use of family planning methods in slums. The objective of the study was to study the fertility behaviour and contraceptive use among eligible couples residing in slums of Gorakhpur district.Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out between September 2013- August 2014 among 215 eligible couples in slums of Gorakhpur district using a semi-structured questionnaire.Results: Mean age of marriage was 18.2 years, consummation of marriage was 18.9 year and 1st conception was 19.7 year. In age group 20-24 years, about 42% females had at least 2 children. About half of the females in the age group 25-29 years had 3 or more than 3 children. More than three fourth of eligible couples in age group 30- 34 and 35- 39 years had three or more than three children ever born. High sex preference was observed for male child. Couples with sex preference had bigger families. OCP and IUCD were commonly used in couples with age of wife less than 25 year. Use of condom was maximum in women >35 year. Use of emergency contraceptive was maximum in females in the age group 25-35 year. Use of DMPA and permanent sterilisation (Tubectomy) was higher in couples with age of female >25 year. None of the couples reported vasectomy.Conclusions: Family planning needs of young eligible couples in slums needs to be addressed. Early marriage of females and Sex preference is a common practice in slums and needs consistent Social Behaviour Change Communication.
Oral cancer and tobacco: a case control study in southern India
Authors: C J Nirmala , Thapsey Hemanth , N. S. Murthy
Published: November 2017

Background: Cancer is one of the major threats to public health in the developed world and increasingly in the developing world. In India, oral cancer is the leading cancer in males and ranking third in females. The risk factors for the development of oral cancers include tobacco smoking.Methods: A Case control study done at Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore, India. Study subjects included histological confirmed new cases of oral cancer attending the hospital during the period of April 2014- May 2015 and equal number of age and sex matched controls. Data collection was done by interview method.Results: Tobacco smoking with an odds ratio (OR) of 3.5 was significantly associated with the risk of oral cancer. The OR was 4.1 for combined bidi plus cigarette smokers and 3.7 for bidi smokers compared to non smokers. The OR was 2.3 for those who smoked less than or equal to 20 bidis/cigarettes per day and 8.3 for those who smoked more than 20 bidis/cigarettes per day, compared to non smokers. Smokers with pack years less than or equal to 20 showed 2.3 times, those with pack years 21- 29 showed 5.9 times and those with pack years more than 30 years showed 9.4 times higher risk for oral cancer compared to non smokers.Conclusions: Tobacco smoking shows higher risk for oral cancer. There is a great need to augment tobacco control measures and educate the public about harmful effects of tobacco consumption.
Determinants of gender preference among women of Belagavi: a cross sectional study
Authors: Kanyadi Suhasini , Kulkarni Rajesh
Published: November 2017

Background: Sex ratio in India, has always remained unfavorable to females. Changes in the sex ratio, reflects the underlying socioeconomic, cultural patterns of a society. A number of factors influence the relative benefits and costs of sons and daughters and ultimately the parent’s gender preferences. Objective was to study the factors that determine gender preferences among women of reproductive age group and to formulate preventive measure against gender bias.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted by interviewing married women of reproductive age group (15-49 years) attending general OPD and antenatal clinics in urban field practice (n=400) areas of Belagavi. All married women with at least one child were included in the study.Results: Son preference was seen among 137 (34.25%) women participants. Socio-economic factors like religion, literacy status, occupation, socio-economic status were significantly associated (p<0.001) with gender preference. Awareness about PCPNDT act (p<0.0001), self-deprived image (p<0.001) and the gender of previous child (p<0.000001) which was highly significant were the other factors that determined the gender preference among women. Old age dependency and growth of family were the main reasons given by women for existence of son preference and no dowry and security of girls were the two important preventive measures as opined by women for prevention of female feticide.Conclusions: This study clearly infers that son preference is prevalent among women of Belagavi and there is an intricate association of many factors which determine this gender preference. Efforts to address patriarchal gender norms, strengthening the existing laws against dowry, PCPNDT Act, educational and occupational opportunities for females are the dire needs if girls are to be perceived as important and desired in our society.
A study on university student’s time management and academic achievement
Authors: Khanam Najnin , Sahu Trilochan , Rao E. V. , Kar S. K. , Quazi Syyed Zahiruddin
Published: November 2017

Background: Time management is a skill that perhaps impacts the students’ academic achievement. The objective of the study is to study the time management skill and perceived academic achievements among university students.Methods: A cross sectional study was done among medical students studying in one of the private medical colleges of Odisha. Time management questionnaire developed by Britton and Tesser was used as a study tool. It includes 18 questions distributed in 3 dimensions: short-range planning, time attitudes and long-range planning. All the questions were value based on the Likert scale of five value scores. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Means of various dimensions were compared.Results: 51.90% of the participants possessed moderate to low level time management score. Participants who obtained higher percentages of mark (70-80%) also had high mean score on general time management.24.1% of the participants never write a set of goals for their self for each day and 21.5% never spend time for each day planning. Whereas 48% always keep their desk clear of everything other than what they are working on it, 40.5% sometimes review their class notes, even when a test is not imminent, 37.9% sometimes make a schedule of the activities that they have to do on work days and 37.9% sometimes make constructive use of their time.Conclusions: To improve academic performance, students are in need of IEC programs in relation to time management.
Lichen sclerosus: a clinical study
Authors: Kshetrimayum Sandhyarani , Thokchom Nandakishore Singh , . Vanlalhriatpuii , Bishurul Hafi N. A.
Published: November 2017

Background: Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that preferentially affects the anogenital region and rarely extra genital sites. It is more common in women and has a bimodal peak of incidence. The objective of the study was to document the clinical, demographic pattern and associated systemic diseases of lichen sclerosus (LS) among patients attending skin OPD, RIMS, Imphal.

Methods: All patients presenting with signs and symptoms suggestive of lichen sclerosus (LS) were studied for a period of 24 months from March 2014 to February 2016. Clinical examination and relevant investigations including histopathology were performed.

Results: A total of 54 patients were studied (17 males and 37 females). M:F ratio was 1:2.2. Majority belonged to 25-44 years age group (29.6%). Ano-genital LS comprised 81.4% of the cases. All patients presented with hypopigmented atrophic plaque (100%). The commonest site was prepuce (53.3%) in males and labia majora, labia minora and clitoris (62%) in females. There were 2 cases of balanitis xerotica obliterans (BXO). Ten patients (18.6%) had extragenital LSA and the sites involved were trunk, waist and extremities. Associated systemic diseases were detected in 6 patients.

Conclusions: Lichen sclerosus is not an uncommon disease. Varied presentations ranging from asymptomatic white patch to severe inflammation and scarring were noted. Complications especially with genital involvement can be prevented by early diagnosis and adequate treatment. Screening for associated systemic disease may prove useful.
The Absurd Man in camusiana philosophy and poetry drummondiana: language as a source of (trans)formation
Authors: De Castro Cândido Sara , Ribeiro da Costa Nàvia Regina , Nogueira Ruzileide Epifânio
Published: November 2017

This article seeks to an approach between the poetry of Carlos Drummond de Andrade, in Feeling of the world (1940), and the philosophy of Albert Camus, in The Myth of Sisyphus - the work of art as adventure of a spiritual destiny (2012), for, to think through by the language praticed by Drummond in two poems – Poem of necessity and Holding hands –, the be in the world and the passing of the man's condition of the being ontic to the be ontological, using also Durand (2012) and another theorists. Making use, as methodology, by the bibliographical research, and theory express of poetic text, concepts and analysis based on the phenomenological critique. Still in an interdisciplinary approach, to reflect the subject and its constitution as speech, will use theories of French line of discourse analysis (DA) and the line Anglo-Saxon (ADC), whose leading exponents are respectively, Michel Pêcheux and Norman Fairclough, relying on the concept of dialectical materialism.

O Homem Absurdo na filosofia camusiana e na poesia drummondiana: a linguagem como fonte da (trans)formação

Este artigo busca aproximações entre a poesia de Carlos Drummond de Andrade, em Sentimento do Mundo (1940), e a filosofia de Albert Camus, em O mito de Sísifo – a obra de arte como aventura de um destino espiritual (2012), para, por meio da linguagem praticada por Drummond em dois poemas – Poema da necessidade e Mãos dadas –, pensar o estar no mundo e a passagem do homem da condição de ser ôntico para ser ontológico, valendo-se, também, de Durand (2012) e de outros teóricos. Utiliza, como metodologia, a pesquisa bibliográfica e expressa teorias do texto poético, conceitos e análises com base na crítica fenomenológica. Ainda, numa atitude interdisciplinar, para refletir sobre o sujeito e sua constituição como discurso, baseia-se nas teorias da Análise de Discurso de linha francesa (AD) e de linha anglo-saxã (ADC), cujos principais expoentes são, respectivamente, Michel Pêcheux e Norman Fairclough, apoiando-se na concepção do materialismo dialético.
Topics of death and imitation in the early Church
Authors: Kayser Leonardo Canali , Schmitt Flávio
Published: November 2017

In the present paper we intend to analyze references do the self-sacrifice and the mortification in some early Christian writers until ca. 170 in what they contributed for the making of the concept of martyrdom. Therefore we are guided by the question of how they understood both these topics as means of imitation of paradigmatic examples since the supreme example of Christ in the cross. Such comprehension got ultimate form and content in the concept of martyrdom in ca. 170 as a development of the Christian proclamation (Christian witnessing) carried out even under danger of suffering. All of these authors, in a way or another, perceived imitation Christi might end up in acceptance of violent death since Christ is the example of faithfulness to divine true to the last consequences.

Temas da morte e imitação na Igreja antiga

Resumo: o tema do presente texto é o martírio. Nos propomos a analisar, em autores cristãos antigos até ca. 170, as referências destes ao autossacrifício e à mortificação em sua contribuição para o surgimento do conceito de martírio. Para isso nos guia a questão de como compreenderam estes dois temas enquanto formas de imitação de exemplos paradigmáticos, desde o exemplo supremo de Cristo na cruz. Esta compreensão ganhou forma e conteúdo final no conceito de martírio em ca. 170, como desenvolvimento da proclamação cristã (testemunho cristão) feita mesmo sob ameaça de sofrimento. Todos esses autores, de alguma forma ou de outra, entendiam que a imitatio Christi podia culminar na aceitação da morte violenta, uma vez que Cristo é o exemplo de fidelidade à verdade divina até o fim.
The devil in the playing machine
Authors: Oliveira Salma Ferraz
Published: November 2017

This article analyzes the Devil's genealogical tree in the Bible, Western Literature, Cinema, Children's Literature (accessed by children), Devil's conception by Orígenes and the criticism received by the book The Play Machine of the writer Paulo Bentancur.

O diabo na máquina de brincar

O presente artigo analisa a árvore genealógica do Diabo na Bíblia, na Literatura Ocidental, no Cinema, na Literatura Infantil (acessada por crianças), a concepção do Diabo por Orígenes e as críticas recebidas pelo livro A Máquina de brincar do escritor Paulo Bentancur.
O Ato da Leitura
Authors: Dias Kênia Cristina Borges
Published: November 2017

A presente resenha tem como mote conduzir o leitor a uma visão sobre a leitura por meio do olhar de Wolfgang Iser em O ato da leitura - uma teoria do efeito estético. O autor faz com que o leitor trilhe diversos caminhos para obter uma boa leitura e o faz viajar pelo mundo encantador das letras.
THE MOTORCYCLE TAXI PHENOMENON IN THE PHILIPPINES: IS THE DEMISE OF JEEPNEY POSSIBLE?
Authors: CERIO Calyd T.
Published: November 2017

Jeepney occupies not only the streets of the country but also the culture, identity, and values of the Filipino. Aside from it depicts as the “King of the Road” and the “moving icon of the Philippine culture,” it also reflects Filipino’s ingenuity, creativity, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurship. However, these symbolisms and functions are being challenged by modernization and globalization. Is the phase-out of jeepney possible? This paper analyzed the case of a route in Camarines Sur in which jeepneys had faced an unfortunate fate of death. Many factors cause the demise of the jeep, one of which is the entrance of motorcycle taxies or locally known as the “door-to-door.” The case may reflect the conditions of the transport sector in the rural places in the country or may reflect unilinear outcomes of the transport vehicle.
Cálculo de los determinantes del comercio intraindustrial entre México y estados unidos para el periodo de 2005 a 2016.
Authors: Villalobos Escobedo Aglaé , Quiroga Juárez Christian Arturo
Published: November 2017

El objetivo de este estudio consiste en calcular mediante el análisis de regresión lineal múltiple los determinantes del comercio intraindustrial (CII) de México y Estados unidos en función de 21 ramas de la manufactura que corresponden a los niveles de exportaciones e importaciones para el periodo de 2005 a mayo 2016, dichos datos fueron tomados de la plataforma de la agencia estadí­stica de los Estados Unidos (United States Census Boreau).
Diagnóstico organización y plantación estratégica en una micro empresa de agro alimentos del estado de Guanajuato.
Authors: Aguilar Gámez Ariadna Janine , González González Celestina , Caldera González Diana del Consuelo
Published: November 2017

Las empresas familiares son el motor principal de la economí­a en nuestro paí­s, sin embargo, para prosperar deben enfrentarse a grandes retos y superar la mortalidad (KPMG, 2013). Estas empresas nacen con la finalidad de generar un patrimonio además de empleo, sin embargo necesitan fortalecerse para lograr sobrevivir ya que la mayorí­a decisiones se toman de manera improvisada y no planeada.El objetivo principal de este trabajo es realizar un diagnóstico organizacional de una microempresa de agroalimentos que sirva de apoyo para detectar cuáles son sus principales áreas de oportunidad y lograr su fortalecimiento a través de la formulación de un plan estratégico.El alcance de la investigación es descriptivo y los instrumentos que se utilizaron para realizar el estudio fueron dos entrevistas semiestructuradas y el llenado de una plantilla de planeación estratégica que sirviera para alinear los propósitos y las estrategias de la organización. Como resultado se propone toda una planeación nueva que contiene misión, visión, objetivos, estrategias y un exhaustivo análisis FODA; y entre las recomendaciones generales que se realizan se encuentran la estandarización de Procesos Normalizados de Operación, a través de la NOM-251-SSA1-2009.
El crowdfunding en México, una alternativa real de financiamiento e inversión para la mujer emprendedora.
Authors: Ménez Bahena Luis Eduardo , Reyes Velázquez Alejandro , Fernández Hernández Alejandra
Published: November 2017

El objetivo del presente artí­culo es dar a conocer el crowdfunding como una opción viable para las mujeres emprendedoras e inversionistas, para ello se explicará el concepto, se describirá el modelo de negocio y se relacionará el concepto con las variables o agentes relacionados, pertinentes para cumplir el objetivo del artí­culo. Las mipymes en AL y en particular en México se ven limitadas, por las condiciones económicas, al acceso del crédito en el sistema financiero tradicional. La obtención de recursos se ve restringida a pocas opciones y esto afecta su crecimiento y desarrollo. Al mismo tiempo, los inversionistas locales o extranjeros no encuentran acceso a los mercados de capitales, lo que limita sus posibilidades. Hoy dí­a, impulsado por estas necesidades, y de la mano de la tecnologí­a y la innovación, surge el crowdsourcing, un modelo de financiamiento e inversión (en proyectos del tipo start-up o spin-off), atractivo, que puede materializarse a través de plataformas en la internet, lo que le da posibilidades de cobertura/penetración en mercados desarrollados, o no.
Movilidad peatonal desde un análisis de geomarketing: un caso de estudio para la mejora de espacios públicos.
Authors: Larios Gómez Emigdio
Published: November 2017

El presente trabajo es el resultado de una investigación exploratoria-cualitativa, con 286 residentes de la ciudad de Celaya y con 35 lí­deres de opinión entrevistados (Kerlinger, 2002), a través de la técnica de análisis de contenido cualitativo (Bardin, 1996; Mayring, 2000; Pérez, 1994; Krippendorff, 1990). El objetivo fue coadyuvar a la planificación de áreas públicas, caso especí­fico, la movilidad peatonal de los ciudadanos en el Jardí­n Principal en Celaya Guanajuato, detonando cuatro factores: accesibilidad, seguridad, confort y atracción. La estructura de la investigación en su inicio está basada en la importancia y rápido crecimiento de urbanización de la ciudad de Celaya. Como uno de los municipios más productivos en el estado de Guanajuato y en la Región Comercial Laja-Bají­o, porque en los últimos 10 años, la composición industrial, sus recursos agrí­colas y sus infraestructuras de comunicación han atraí­do a industrias del área metal-mecánica, electrodomésticos, acero, quí­mica, y procesadora de alimentos. Después se describen las aportaciones teóricas respecto a la Nueva Geografí­a Cultural (Cuadrado-Roura, 2010), el Geo-Marketing y los Entornos de Movilidad (Talavera-Garcí­a, et al., 2014). Como resultado, se detectó que la carencia de una imagen territorial turí­stica en la Zona del Jardí­n Central -invadida por una zona netamente comercial- provoca en los habitantes una falta de identificación de marca-orgullo-ciudad, por no contar con zonas o comercios de esparcimiento-sociabilización, ya que actualmente se cataloga al Jardí­n Principal, como una zona comercial y de movilidad peatonal densa, de baja accesibilidad, no  segura, sin confort y sin atracción.
AGRADECIMIENTOS
Authors: Valadez Hegler Rebeca del Carmen
Published: November 2017

El trabajo realizado en este quinto número, no es sino el producto del esfuerzo y la dedicación que cada uno de los investigadores imprime para dí­a a dí­a mejorar la divulgación de artí­culos especializados en pro del desarrollo de la ciencia y la tecnologí­a. El compromiso de quienes conformamos el comité editorial y el comité de arbitraje, es mantener siempre los procesos claros y transparentes al momento de su publicación. Los contenidos vertidos, si bien son responsabilidad del autor, nos invitan a reafirmar un compromiso ético de trabajo por cada ejercicio realizado, pues los lectores son quienes tienen la última palabra respecto a la calidad de las investigaciones y sus textos.
Análisis bibliométrico sobre la creación de empresas de base Tecnológica de origen Universitario
Authors: Garcí­a Martí­nez Julio César
Published: November 2017

Se realiza un análisis bibliométrico de la literatura existente que ha tenido mayor impacto sobre el tema de creación de empresas de base tecnológica de origen universitario, el cual permite observar el desarrollo de la literatura enfocada en este tema de manera que a partir de ésta selección se pueda construir en posteriores estudios un marco teórico con base en una revisión sistemática y exhaustiva de la literatura. Siguiendo un diseño de tipo descriptivo/longitudinal, se pretende aportar información a la comunidad de investigadores en relación con la evolución y el impacto de los artí­culos publicados. Para llevar a cabo la recolección de datos se utilizaron dos juegos de palabras, éstas se introdujeron en los motores de búsqueda de Science Direct, Emerald Insight, SpringerLink, Redalyc y Scopus, ya que significan bases de datos importantes para la búsqueda de investigaciones y artí­culos confiables en este tipo de temas. Los principales hallazgos obtenidos son que, el área donde más se desarrolla es en Negocios, Administración y Contabilidad. El paí­s con más publicaciones es Italia, la revista que más publica sobre este tema es Research Policy y una de las universidades más representativas es la de Gent (Bélgica). También se identificaron tres redes de colaboración, una de los cuales es liderada por Mike Wright que individualmente es el autor más productivo y con mayor impacto en el tema de las spin-off universitarias
Carrier status and seroprevalence of leptospirosis in cattle of South Andaman
Authors: Sunder Jai , Sujatha T. , Kundu A. , Kundu M. S.
Published: November 2017

The present study was conducted with an aim to investigate the seroprevalence of leptospiral antibodies in cattle which act as reservoir host. During the study a total of 427 cattle sera samples were collected from different parts of these islands. The samples were screened for presence of antibodies against different serovars of leptospira by microscopic agglutination test (MAT). The results revealed that out of 427 sera sample 180 (42.15%) showed antibodies against different serovars of leptrospira. The serovars which showed positive results are L. australis, L. autumnalis, L. canicola, L. hardzo, L. hebdomadis, L. icterrohaemorrhagiae, L. pomona, L.pyrogenes, L.grippotyphosa, L. lai like. The percent prevalence rate of leptospira ranged from 0.65 % (L. autumnalis) to as high as 19.61% (L. hebdomadis). It was also found that seropositivity of L. grippotyphosa , L. icterohaemorrhagiae, L.hebdomadis were higher compared to other serovars as these serovars were commonly detected from human cases also. Based on the present finding and the history of this disease in these islands it was revealed that the prevalence of leptospirosis in animal was high and also an alarming situation as these serovars were commonly prevalent in human being also.
Molecular characterization of Staphylococcus spp. isolated from respiratory tract of apparently healthy and clinically sick sheep and goat in Nagpur, India
Authors: Doley Sharmita , Ingle V. C. , Tembhurne P. A. , Warke S. R. , Pati Prasanna , Ahmed Nekibuddin
Published: November 2017

Present study was undertaken to characterize Staphylococcus spp. associated with respiratory tract infection in small ruminants. A total of 139 bacterial isolates were recovered from clinically sick and apparently healthy small ruminants. The prevalence rate of Staphylococcus spp. in sick and healthy animals was 44.94 and 24% respectively. The sensitivity pattern of selected antibiotics was similar in both clinically sick and apparently healthy animals except streptomycin and penicillin-G. PCR assay was standardized for the detection of pathogenic genes of Staphylococcus spp. viz. clfA and spa. Among 34 random isolates selected, the prevalence rate of clfA and spa gene was 79.41 and 58.82% respectively indicating their pathogenic potential. In conclusion, Staphylococcus spp. was found to be one of the highly prevalent organism in respiratory tract infections.
Effect of modified housing system on physiological parameters of Murrah buffaloes during autumn and winter season
Authors: Kumar Amit , Kamboj M. L. , Chandra Subhash , Bharti Pranay
Published: November 2017

The aim of this study was to assess the effect of modified housing system on physiological parameters like rectal temperature, skin temperature, plasma cortisol level, respiration rate and pulse rate (counts/min) of Murrah buffaloes during autumn and winter seasons. A total of 14 lactating Murrah buffaloes were randomly selected and divided into two groups, on the basis of age, body weight (BW) and parity (P). T1=First group (n=7; BW=544.86kg; P=2.14) of buffaloes was housed under existing loose housing system and T2=Second group (n=7; BW=547.71kg; P=2.28) of buffaloes was housed under modified shed. In the present study, in autumn and winter season the mean rectal temperature were (T1=101.56±0.06 vs. T2=100.94±0.12ºF and T1=100.71±0.10 vs. T2=100.22±0.08ºF), skin temperature were (T1=95.19±0.61 vs. T2=93.01±0.57 ºF and T1=90.27±0.23 vs. T2=89.06±0.27 ºF) and plasma cortisol level (T1=4.04±0.23 vs. T2=3.31±0.21 and T1=3.19±0.12 vs. T2=2.70±0.14 ng/ml) respectively. These parameters were significantly (P less than 0.05) lower in buffaloes housed under T2 as compared to T1 in autumn season, respiration rate (T1=37.39±1.02 vs. T2=30.99±1.21 and T1=26.56±0.84 vs. T2=23.81±0.66 counts/min.) was significantly lower in autumn (P less than 0.01) and winter season (P less than 0.0) and pulse rate (T1=60.91±1.17 vs. T2=52.52±1.44 and T1=55.01±0.52 vs. T2=51.27±0.53 counts/min) was significantly (P less than 0.01) lower in buffaloes housed under T2 as compared to T1 in both seasons. The Murrah buffaloes housed under modified shed were improved physiological reactions during the autumn and winter seasons.
On-farm husbandry practices and phenotypic characteristics of indigenous Assamese buffaloes of India
Authors: Islam Shafiqul , Alam Safeer , Kaur Gujeet , Gogoi Amulya Kr.
Published: November 2017

Present investigation was conducted on 3310 Assamese buffaloes during the period 2009-13 to study on-farm husbandry practices and phenotypic characteristics. Fifty two breeders were randomly selected from 18 villages of three districts in its breeding tract in Assam, India. A pre-structured questionnaire was used to interview the breeders to generate data which included husbandry practices: housing and sanitation, feeding, breeding and general health management and body measurement: body length, body height, heart girth, paunch girth. The data collected were analyzed by descriptive statistics (percentages). The study revealed that the body length, height, heart girth and paunch girth for young and adult animals, ranged from 70.45±0.82 to 143.62±1.10, 81.34±0.60 to 136.31±1.00, 88.85±0.53 to 186.95±0.95 and 96.04±0.83 to 197.96±0.99 cm respectively. The results showed that the breeders have adopted good husbandry practices under existing farming situations in the area except sanitation and drainage was very poor. Feeding management was mostly extensive type (100%) for 8 hours (100%) and the Colostrum and milk feeding to young calves was practiced by 100% of the farmers. Whereas breeding is concerned, 46.15% breeders maintained 40-60 animals with 1-2 breeding bulls (78.85%) for natural breeding (100%). Buffalo breeders adopted deworming (40.38%) in young as well as adult animals and the vaccination of animals were practiced only 38.46%. The treatment of diseased animals was performed mostly by Veterinary Field Assistants (38.62%) and the Quacks (51.92%). Most common category of diseases was FMD, BQ and Parasites (36.54%) in the area. The animals are good for draft purpose and known for higher fat contents in its milk, hence recommended for its conservation and further development.
Probiotic and prebiotic supplementation improving the production performance and immune characteristics of laying hens
Authors: Pandey Abhed , Singh Avtar , Holeyappa Shanthanagouda Admane , Kaur Harsimranjit
Published: November 2017

A 16 week feeding trial was conducted with 140 White Leghorn layers of 22-23±0.08 weeks of age which were distributed randomly into seven experimental groups, having 4 replicates with 5 birds in each. The laying hens of control group (T1) were fed a basal diet (CP 18.04%), while in treatment groups T2, T3, T4 basal diet was supplemented with probiotic (containing 5×108 cfu/g of Lactobacillus fermentum, 1×109 cfu/g of Bacillus spp., 1×109cfu/g of Saccharomyces cerevisiae) at levels of 0.5g, 1.0 g and 2.0 g /kg feed, respectively, while in T5, T6, and T7 0.5g, 1.0g and 2.0g/kg feed of prebiotic (mannonoligosacchride of Saccharomyces cell wall-47g, formic acid-32g) was supplemented, respectively. The percent hen day egg production and feed efficiency (kg/dozen eggs and kg/kg egg mass) were improved (P less than 0.05) in probiotic and prebiotic incorporated diets. The mRNA expression levels of Toll like receptors (TLRs) TLR2 and TLR4 was increased (P less than 0.05) when graded levels of the probiotic and prebiotic were supplemented, while, TLR7 did not show any significant change. Thus, it can be inferred that the inclusion of the probiotic and prebiotic could enhance the production performance and immune status of birds by augmenting the T cell mediated immune response.
Cattle husbandry practices management adopted by dairy farmers in Eastern semi-arid region of Algeria: A study of Setif Area
Authors: Benidir Mohamed , Belkheir Boussad , Bousbia Aissam
Published: November 2017

This study was conducted in Eastern semi-arid region of Sétif (Algeria). 63 dairy cattle farmers were surveyed through personal interview using a well-structured questionnaire to collect the information about cattle husbandry practices followed in the study area. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics performed with SPSS software (version 19). The results revealed that the majority of farmers (68.85%) rely on family labor and 31.15 per cent use wage labor. As for the age group, operators aged between 21 and 35 represent the highest proportion (74.6%) and 21.1 per cent of the population aged between 36 and 50 years. On the other hand, chiefs over the age of 51 represent only 4.3 per cent. The free stall housing is the mode most practiced by the majority of farmers surveyed (59.01%) versus 40.99 per cent are practicing the stanchion stable system. The majority of respondents (90.16%) fed readymade concentrate to their animals followed by home prepared concentrate (9.84%). Artificial insemination is used by 19.67 per cent of farmers surveyed; the majority uses the natural service for breeding their animals. Pregnancy diagnosis is followed by all surveyed farmers but it was done by a qualified veterinarian. Calving interval was 12 months for all farmers surveyed. The majority of cattle farmers (96.82%) are calf producers-fatteners. The fattened calves and culled cows are main categories of cattle made in market for slaughtering.
New polymorphisms of PAPPA and PAPPA2 genes and their associations with egg production traits in Chinese Dagu chickens
Authors: Liu D. , Niu X. L. , Tyasi T. L. , Qin N. , Zhu H. , Chen X. , Xu R.
Published: November 2017

Pregnancy-associated plasma protein A, pappalysin1 (PAPPA) and pappalysin2 (PAPPA2) genes were implicated in regulation of hen ovarian follicular development and growth. Four novel single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were identified using PCR-single strand conformation polymorphism (PCR-SSCP) and DNA sequencing. Among them, A/G transition at position 172864 and T/C mutation at position 172952 in 3‘-untranslated region (UTR) of PAPPA named SNP A172864G and T172952C, respectively. A/G transition at position 77421 and T/C at position 77455 in 3‘-UTR of PAPPA2 gene named as SNP A77421G and T77455C, respectively. For SNP A172864G and T172952C (PAPPA), 360 Dagu hens were classified as AA, AB and BB genotypes based on PCR-SSCP patterns, and BB genotype correlated significantly (P less than 0.05) with higher hen-housed egg production (HHEP) at 30 and 57 weeks (wks) of age and higher egg weight (EW) at 43 wks of age. Consequently, these SNPs identified will be potential genetic markers to improve egg productivity in chicken breeding.
Drought tolerance in some populations of grass pea (Lathyrus sativus L.)
Authors: Boukecha Dalila , Laouar Meriem , -Hanifi Leila Mekliche , Harek Derradji
Published: November 2017

In Algeria, the genus Lathyrus is cultivated mainly for grain production (food) and also used as fodder (animal feed). Lathyrus sativus L. or grass pea has a good resistance to drought, salinity and flooding. However, its place is still very limited compared to that of other pulse crops. The objective of this study was the evaluation of 05 Algerian populations and 2 varieties of Lathyrus sativus under drought stress applied during the flowering stage. ANOVA analysis showed that water stress at flowering stage had a significant genotype effect for most traits and significant genotype x stress interaction for flowering date, number of pods, pods weight, number of seeds per pod and seed yield per plant. 21 Lat, 4Lat4-2 and 1Lat-1 genotypes having high performance for pod length, weight pod per plant, seed yield per plant, biological yield and 1000-seed weight are more tolerant to drought.
Effect of nitrogen fixing cover crops on fertility of apple (Malus domestica Borkh) orchard soils assessed in a chronosequence in North-West Himalaya of Kashmir valley, india
Authors: Sofi J. A. , Dar I. H. , Chesti M. H. , Bisati I. A. , Mir S. A. , Sofi K. A.
Published: November 2017

The aim of this work was to study the effect of nitrogen fixing cover crops on soil organic carbon fractions and nutrient status in apple orchard soils in a chronosequence in north-west Himalaya of Kashmir, India. The experiment include six phases of chronosequence (0, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50) years under three landscapes. Soil of lower altitudes with no cover crop grown in the orchard floor, the mid altitude soils with berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum) as a cover crop and in the higher altitudes with the alfalfa (Medicago sativa) grown as nitrogen fixing cover crop. There is a perceptible temperature difference across these landscapes. In addition to the apple yield and nutrients content, physical properties and soil organic fractions were investigated. Compared to the sites where no nitrogen fixing cover crops were grown there was 51% and 92% increase in the apple yield over other sites with inclusion of berseem and alfalfa. There was significant increase in yield up to 40 years and declined with advancement of stand age. Higher contents of all soil organic carbon pools were found in the higher altitudes with alfalfa grown as a cover crop in the orchard floor. Lower bulk densities were observed in the sites with cover crops grown in the apple orchard which might have synergistic role on nutrient cycling. There was significant increase of N, K, S, Mg, Fe and Mn and no discernible difference were observed for B, Cu, P and Zn. There was significant increase of the nutrients up to 40 years and afterwards significant drop was observed. Our result suggests that there was significant decrease of the nutrients from vertical soil depth of 0-90 cm.
Water stress induced proline accumulation and antioxidative enzymes in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)
Authors: Shinde S. S. , Kachare D. P. , Satbhai R. D. , Naik R. M.
Published: November 2017

Thirty days grown seedlings of eight genotypes of groundnut viz. RHRG-6083, TAG-24, TG-60(LC), Karad-4-11, SB-XI, RHRG-6097, RHRG-6021, and RHRG-6055 were subjected to moisture stress by withholding irrigation for 15 days in pot culture experiment in order to evaluate its effect of on RWC , proline accumulation, soluble proteins, chlorophyll content and activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POX), glutathione reductase (GR) and lipid peroxidation (MDA).The levels of proline, soluble protein and the activity of all four antioxidative enzymes were found to be increased with MDA content in all genotypes of groundnut during water stress, however the chlorophyll and RWC content were found to be decreased. This study revealed that under water stress condition SB-XI, TAG-24 and RHRG-6021 showed higher increase of proline content and activities of antioxidative enzymes with lower reduction in RWC and chlorophyll. These three genotypes are stable during stress and seems to be promising for drought tolerance.
Influence of zypmite on productivity and nutrient uptake of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) crop under rainfed condition Chhattisgarh plain region
Authors: Shrivastava L. K. , Kumar Awanish , Senger S. S. , Mishra V. N. , Panda Anusuiya
Published: November 2017

A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of Zypmite fertilizer along with di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) in study. The application of Zypmite exhibited in growth, yield, nutrients uptake and availability of nutrient in soil. Zypmite response, the maximum number of branches (25.8 p-1), test weight (18.5 gm) and grain yield (17.10 q ha-1) was observed with 50 kg P2O5 through DAP + 40 kg S through Zypmite (T6). The nitrogen (69.52 kg ha-1) and phosphorous (7.89 kg ha-1) uptake was also found maximum under T6 and minimum in control (T1). The potassium (39.27 kg ha-1) and sulphur (7.85 kg ha-1) uptake was observed maximum under 50 kg P2O5 through DAP + 20 kg S through Zypmite (T5). After harvesting of crop, available nutrient status was observed higher available nitrogen (243.0 kg ha-1) under T6 and available phosphorous was significantly higher in T2 and T9 (18.0 kg ha-1) as compared to control. Availability of potassium in all treatments was significantly not influenced during both years. The sulphur availability in soil was significantly influenced among treatment and found maximum (23.0 kg ha-1) under 40 kg sulphur through Zypmite (T7). It was observed that Zypmite and chemical fertilizers, enhanced yield and higher uptake of nutrient as well as improved soil fertility.