bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Complement inhibition therapy in patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome and secondary microangiopathies
Authors: Korotchaeva Y.V. , Kozlovskaya N.L. , Moiseev S.
Published: July 2023

Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) is a rare form of thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) caused by uncontrolled complement activation and leading to thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic hemolysis and acute kidney injury. Eculizumab, a humanized monoclonal antibody that inhibits the cleavage of complement protein C5, effectively reverses laboratory evidence of TMA and improves kidney function in most patients with aHUS. Hereditary aHUS should be differentiated from the secondary HUS associated with drugs, autoimmune diseases (e.g. antiphospholipid syndrome), malignancies, infections, solid organ transplantation. Case reports and retrospective studies suggest that eculizumab may be effective in a proportion of patients with secondary TMA, although its efficacy and regimens of administration should be evaluated in additional studies.
PECULIARITIES OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MANAGEMENT IN CONDITIONS OF CRISES OF NON-PAYMENTS
Authors:   Dnipropetrovsk State University of Internal Affairs, Kakhovska Olena , Spiridonova Kira ,   Prydniprovska State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Kirnos Olesia ,   Prydniprovska State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture
Published: July 2023

Effective management of the company's receivables allows to optimize usage of the company's resources, in particular, cash flows. Effective management of the company's receivables stimulates attracting new customers, supporting business processes as well as avoiding formation of overdue debts and reducing risk of insolvency, which will ensure financial stability and company’s competitiveness. At the same time increasing repayment period of receivables causes debt growth, which can lead to the shortage of cash; worses the structure of current assets, and leads to attracting additional funds to finance operational activities. The system of analysis and management of receivables includes constant monitoring of some parameters, among them: the period of turnover, analysis of debtors according to various characteristics, monitoring of the obligations fulfillment, system of reservation of doubtful debts, system of measures against dishonest buyers. Thus after analyzing receivables, it is important to determine ways of their managing, which includes five directions. Among them: determining conditions for credit while selling goods, guarantees for the loan is granted; reliability of the buyer; the amount of credit to each buyer, which depends on the risk level, solvency and credit history; policy of repayment, in particular using factoring schemes. Factoring is widely used in countries with the developed market economy, while its usage in Ukraine is not so widespread. However, nowadays it is one of the few banking products aimed at real support and development of entrepreneurship. In general, credit policy should take into consideration: company’s strategic goals (growth in sales, maximization of profit, increasing of business activity; practice of granting loans to enterprises; distribution channels.
FEATURES OF THE FORMATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STATE BUDGET OF UKRAINE UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF MARITAL STATE
Authors:   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Vatamaniuk-Zelinska Uliana , Pritsak Yaryna ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Zelinsky Maxym-Pavlo ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
Published: July 2023

The purpose of the scientific article is the analysis and assessment of indicators that demonstrate the peculiarities of the formation and implementation of the State Budget of Ukraine, taking into account the realities of wartime. In the conditions of martial law and the growth of the state debt, questions regarding the implementation of the processes of formation and implementation of the State Budget of Ukraine become particularly relevant, because financial resources are distributed from the budget, as they affect all spheres of life of the population. The scientific work examines the peculiarities of the formation and execution of the State Budget of Ukraine in the conditions of martial law. It has been proven that the state budget occupies a key place in regulating economic processes, ensuring financial stability, as well as social development and welfare of the population, especially in wartime conditions. The dynamics of the specific weight of the state budget in terms of revenues and expenditures in 2018-2022 were studied. The main indicators of the balance of the State Budget of Ukraine over the past 5 years have been analyzed. It is noted that the reasons for the significant increase in the state budget deficit. The revenue part of the state budget was analyzed in terms of revenues in 2018-2022. It is noted that the differentiated structure of the sources of filling the budget reflects the effectiveness of the budget policy. It has been proven that tax revenues occupy an important place in filling the revenue part of the State Budget of Ukraine and their share in the structure of state budget revenues in recent years is the most significant. Sources of international financing of the State Budget of Ukraine during the war period are considered. The structure of expenditures of the State Budget of Ukraine in 2018-2022 was analyzed and characterized. It is noted that during the year of the war, the largest amount of funds was invested in defense, and their share in the structure of state budget expenditures is almost half of all budget expenditures. It has been proven that during the war, state budget expenditures play an important role in financially ensuring the needs of the population and its well-being.
COMPETITIVENESS MANAGEMENT OF WHOLESALE TRADE ENTERPRISES
Authors:   Oles Honchar Dnipro National University, Grynko Tatyana , Hviniashvili Tetiana ,   Oles Honchar Dnipro National University, Kotlovska Nina ,   Oles Honchar Dnipro National University
Published: July 2023

The article is devoted to issues related to the improvement of the process of managing the competitiveness of wholesale trade enterprises. A critical analysis of existing approaches to defining the essence of the category "competitiveness" was carried out, as a result of which a more complete definition of this category was proposed, due to the ability of an economic entity to compete effectively under the condition of limited resources with other entities interested in the same goal. Based on the analysis and generalization of the approaches of various scientists, the main criteria of competitive advantages are defined as a component of competition that does not have an absolute dimension and expresses a set of characteristics and phenomena that allow the enterprise to achieve a leading position among competitors. Taking into account the dual orientation of the process of managing the competitiveness of the enterprise, the priority tasks of the management system of the competitiveness of the wholesale trade enterprise are defined in the work, such as the implementation of measures related to the maintenance and development of market demand for certain goods and services, the formation of conditions for the implementation of the principle of social orientation of the enterprise's activities in the innovative sphere and building a logically correct management process, focused on increasing the competitiveness of the enterprise as the main strategic task of its development. Based on the analysis of the existing methods of assessing the competitiveness of the enterprise, the work defines basic criteria and groups of indicators that are specific to wholesale trade enterprises. In the course of researching the peculiarities of the functioning of wholesale trade enterprises in modern conditions of a highly competitive environment, the main directions of the formation of their competitive advantages are proposed. In order to ensure the competitiveness of wholesale trade enterprises, the article develops organizational measures, the implementation of which will contribute to obtaining competitive advantages in the market, in particular, the development of an effective logistics strategy, the use of information technologies, the development of the brand and the creation of the company's image, as well as the improvement of the pricing strategy.
ВПЛИВ ЛЕГАЛІЗАЦІЇ ГРАЛЬНОГО БІЗНЕСУ НА РОЗВИТОК ГОТЕЛЬНОЇ ІНДУСТРІЇ
Authors: Кирпіченкова Оксана , Литвинець Лариса , Ущаповський Артем
Published: July 2023

Стаття присвячена проблемі розвитку готельного бізнесу України завдяки легалізації азартних ігор. Це було зроблено з метою наповнити бюджет України значними коштами, стимулювати розвиток готельного, ресторанного бізнесу. Згідно реєстрів, де наведена інформація щодо наявності у суб'єкта господарювання права на провадження діяльності з організації та проведення азартних ігор у гральних закладах казино на сьогоднішній день в Україні функціонує вісім крупних операторів, що зареєстрували свої бренди азартних ігор. Вони комбінують в одному закладі зали для гри в рулетку, ігор в карти та зали гральних автоматів, де використовують різні види грального обладнання. Ще дванадцять операторів проваджують діяльність з організації та проведення азартних ігор у залах гральних автоматів. Вони створили розгалужену мережу залів гральних автоматів при готелях , що охоплює всі великі міста України. Отже азартні ігри не втрачають своєї актуальності, вони однією з рушійних сил туризму внутрішнього та світового, що позитивно впливає на розвиток готельної сфери.
ОБЛІКОВО-АНАЛІТИЧНЕ ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ В ПРОЦЕСАХ УПРАВЛІННЯ ФІНАНСУВАННЯМ ТА ОСВОЄННЯМ КОШТІВ НА ЖИТЛОВЕ БУДІВНИЦТВО
Authors: Лемішовська Олеся , Гадзало Надія
Published: July 2023

У статті розкрито існуючу проблематику і наведено теоретико-методичний базис для розроблення ціле орієнтованої системи обліково-аналітичного забезпечення управлінських процесів у сфері фінансування та освоєння коштів на житлове будівництво. Визначено інформаційні параметри та змістові характеристики для формулювання базової основи досліджуваної обліково-аналітичної системи. Висвітлено особливості і специфіку діяльності організацій будівельної галузі та їх вплив на облікові процедури щодо відображення операцій з капітальними інвестиціями (отриманими коштами на житлове будівництво). Аргументовано, що будівельну організацію, яка здійснює житлове будівництво, слід розглядати як соціальну систему, впровадження у якій відповідного обліково-аналітичного забезпеченні дасть змогу розширити інформативність публічної звітності як щодо стану свого фінансово-економічного потенціалу, так і раціональності використання отриманих цільових коштів. Досліджуване обліково-аналітичне забезпечення обґрунтовано як інформаційну систему будівельного підприємства, необхідну для державного управління процесами розподілу фінансування житлових програм і координації будівельної галузі загалом.
ТЕОРЕТИКО-МЕТОДИЧНИЙ ПІДХІД ДО ОЦІНКИ ФІНАНСОВОЇ БЕЗПЕКИ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА В УМОВАХ МАКРОЕКОНОМІЧНОЇ НЕСТАБІЛЬНОСТІ
Authors: Алаа Алі Хасан Альнаджар
Published: July 2023

У статті визначено ключові теоретико-методичні аспекти в межах характеристики системи фінансової безпеки підприємства. Запропоновано теоретико-методичний підхід до оцінки фінансової безпеки підприємства в умовах макроекономічної нестабільності. Визначено, що у межах інформаційного блоку вирішуються завдання, які готують основу реалізації наступного блоку – фінансової діагностики. Підкреслено, що в рамках блоку фінансової діагностики рекомендується проведення дослідження за двома ключовими напрямками, які є пріоритетними у ситуації макроекономічної нестабільності – встановлення ступеня кризового стану досліджуваного підприємства та визначення поточного рівня фінансової безпеки підприємства. Аргументовано, що реалізація управлінського блоку запропонованого теоретико-методичного підходу дозволяє перетворити результати фінансової діагностики на практичні заходи щодо управління фінансовою безпекою підприємства.
The impact of extensive grazing in the behavior of soluble sugars in Prosopis laevigata (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) M.C.Johnst. trees
Authors: Armijo-Nájera Gabriela , Valenzuela Luis , García-De la Peña Cristina , Veliz Deras Francisco G. , Hernández-Herrera José A. , Carrillo Moreno Dalia I.
Published: July 2023

Objective: To evaluate the impact of extensive grazing in the accumulation of soluble sugars in Prosopis laevigata trees, whose leaves and fruits are directly consumed by cattle.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The ejido Emiliano Zapata in Durango was the study area. Stem and root samples were collected from a stand of extensive grazing and a stand without cattle. The sampling was carried out in three growth stages: March (flowering), June (fruition), and October (leaf fall). The samples were frozen in liquid nitrogen and were lyophilized. Afterwards, they were ground and 10 mg of dry matter were weighted in microtubes. The total soluble sugars (TSS) concentration was determined following the Van Handel methodology, using a spectrophotometer at 625 nm. The statistical analysis was carried out using an ANOVA and the Tukey’s test.
Results: In March, the grazing area had lower TSS concentrations during regrowth than the area without grazing, both at root and stem levels.
Study Limitations/Implications: The intensity of grazing and the pasture rotation should be regulated to favor carbohydrate accumulation in trees, which is required for the formation of the meristematic tissues.
Finding/Conclusions: Extensive grazing has an impact on the synthesis and accumulation of TSS in mesquite trees. Therefore, the consumption of branches, leaves, and fruits decreases TSS concentrations in the stem and the root.
Estudio sobre la pasión futbolera en Tepatitlán
Authors: González Pérez Cándido
Published: July 2023

Lo que aquí se presenta es el resultado de una investigación cualitativa de corte económico-sociológico y tiene como principal objetivo describir las influencias que conforman la pasión futbolística en un municipio del occidente de México. La metodología se basa en entrevistas abiertas a personajes clave que han participado activamente en la forja de grupos deportivos que son apoyados por fanáticos del deporte en Tepatitlán, Jalisco, México; se pone bajo relieve el marco teórico proporcionado por la teoría sociológica de Bourdieu para exponer y debatir los resultados. Las conclusiones dan luz sobre dos aspectos particulares: de cómo la influencia económica ha moldeado a la fanaticada, y de cómo de manera simultánea se han creado mitos sobre esa influencia económica. Su originalidad consiste en que constituye el primer trabajo de análisis sociológico en la región sobre aspectos deportivos.
“Dear brother-in-trouble” Casey Wood’s enduring presence in the Osler Library of the History of Medicine
Authors: Hague-Yearl Mary
Published: July 2023

When Casey Wood became William Osler’s first clinical clerk at the Montreal General Hospital in 1877, it would have been impossible to foresee the impact that pairing would have on collections development at the McGill University Library. Osler inspired Wood’s bibliophilia and guided him to focus his collecting, resulting in the establishment of specialised collections: on ophthalmology within the Medical Library and on ornithology and zoology within the McGill University Library. Although Casey Wood’s gifts to the Osler Library were limited and carefully selected during his lifetime, after his death the ophthalmological collection was transferred to the Osler Library of the History of Medicine, along with other works relating to medicine. These books, combined with documentation contained within a number of archival collections at the Osler Library, mean that Casey Wood can truly claim to have an enduring presence in the Osler Library. While the books speak to part of Wood’s legacy at McGill, the archival documentation speaks to his character: as a man who was determined and focused, but who also expressed racist views and fascist sympathies.
Entrepreneurial Risk: Essence and Classification Depending on the Losses Borne by the Entrepreneur
Authors:   Institute of Industrial and Business Technologies of the Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, Ukraine, Abernikhina Iryna
Published: July 2023

In conditions of high competition and variability of economic conditions, timely insurance of business risks can help the enterprise to preserve its financial resources and ensure stability and security in the market. The article aims to systematize business risks by groups of losses and generalize and characterize the types of insurance policies that can be useful to the enterprise due to their manifestations. It was found that entrepreneurial risk in economic activity is a generalizing term for a group of risks that arise at various stages of the capital cycle as a result of the actions of the enterprise itself, competitors, counterparties, changes in the market situation, technological failures and other internal and external factors. Types of business risks are systematized. Four main groups of enterprise losses due to business risks were identified, with the selection of types of insurance policies that can be useful for enterprises in case of corresponding losses. Different conditions for insurance against cyber threats and liability for environmental damage in Ukraine were disclosed under four main costs depending on the type of damage subject to compensation. The results of the study show that business risk is a complex category that covers various aspects of business activity, protection against which occurs mainly within the scope of property insurance and liability insurance, but at the same time can go beyond these fields of insurance, if it is determined by the needs of business activity Business risk includes financial risks, such as market instability, changes in the economic environment, exchange rate fluctuations, rising costs, insufficient financial resources. It also covers operational risks related to business management, including supply chain issues, staffing issues, technology failures, legal conflicts, and more.
THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO HUMAN CAPITAL COMPETITIVENESS ASSESSMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Authors: Korovina О. V. , Voloshyna S. V.
Published: July 2023

Objective. The objective of the article is theoretical research of the strategic approaches to assess the competitiveness of the human capital of the enterprise and methods of assessing it in strategic management.

Methods. The methods of analysis, synthesis, abstraction and logical generalization are used in the research to compare methodological approaches to assessing the competitiveness of an en­terprise s human capital and strategies for ensuring the competitive advantage of human capital.

Results. The article describes the substantive characteristics of the concept of «human capi­tal». Human capital is the most important resource of an enterprise that creates wealth, accom­plishes all the tasks of the enterprise and gives it the opportunity to develop and gain profits. The study develops the definitions of human capital which means various knowledge and skills that are used to meet a person's personal needs and national well-being as a whole. The peculiarities of ensuring human capital competitiveness are considered. These include the ability to create new products, new technologies through the acquisition of new knowledge and competencies through additional training, social benefits, employee motivation and others. Sources of human capital fi­nancing have been identified. They include public institutions, own and other sources of financing. The components for estimation of human capital competitiveness are analyzed, which gives the basis for formation of a complex ofparameters of estimation of competitiveness of human capital of the enterprise. The factors that determine the competitiveness of human capital are investi­gated. This can then be used to conduct a factor analysis of ensuring the competitiveness of hu­man capital. The methods of human capital competitiveness evaluation, in particular in strategic management and their characteristics, are considered. It is determined that each method has its own peculiarities and advantages. The simplest method of assessing the competitiveness of human capital is the method of scoring using benchmarking. In the context of strategic management, it is advisable to use matrix methods with a set of estimation parameters, which will allow to consider in detail the impact of each parameter to ensure the competitiveness of the human capital of the enterprise. The choice of the method depends on the strategic goal of the company, the conditions of market development, the positions of supply and demand assessment and the availability of key valuation parameters. Obtaining the results of assessing the competitiveness of human capital will allow to formulate or choose a strategy for ensuring competitive advantages, taking into account the requirements for the HR strategy and organizational environment.
DNA fingerprinting and chemical analysis of rice genotypes for iron content
Authors: Mia Md Mukul , Begum Shamsun Nahar , Islam Mirza Mofazzal , Khanom M Sifate Rabbana , Saha Manas Kanti , Saha Kartik Chandra , Hassan Lutful
Published: July 2023

Iron deficiency causes anemia in human body. So identification of iron rich rice genotypes as well as biofortification of staple food crops is an effective way to overcome such malnutrition problems. A total of 46 local rice landraces of Bangladesh were used in chemical analysis and DNA fingerprinting to study their ability to synthesize and accumulate iron content in the grain. Rice plants were grown and their grains were collected and digested by acidKNO3:HClO4. iron concentrations were measured from The highest iron content was found Kumra Ghor (168.52ppm) and the lowest in Patnai Balam (0.45 ppm). The SSR markers were used to determine the allelic diversity and relationship among the selected rice germplasms for iron content. Out of 10 SSR primers, 5 primers showed DNA amplification and polymorphism among all the genotypes. Variation was found in number of alleles, allele frequency, Polymorphism Information Content (PIC) and gene diversity. The primer, RM35 having motif (GA) 19 also yielded the highest number of alleles (23) and highest PIC value (0.946). A total of 72 bands were recorded by using 5 SSR primers in all genotypes. The number of alleles per locus ranged from 4 to 23 with an average of 14.40 out of 72 bands. The UPGMA Dendrogram based on Nei’s (1973) genetic distance placed the varieties into 6 distinct clusters. Most of the primers showed the highest Polymorphism Information Content (PIC). Based on this study, the larger range of similarity values using SSR markers provides greater confidence for the assessment of genetic relationships among the varieties. The information obtained from chemical analysis and SSR profiling helps to identify the varieties containing iron content. Genotypes with high iron content could be used as breeding materials to develop nutrient rich rice varieties in order to combat iron deficient problems in population of Bangladesh.
Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2016, 1 (1), 1-14
Histoarchitecture changes in the ovary of Stinging catfish, Shing (Heteropneustes fossilis) under cypermethrin toxicity
Authors: Monir Md Shirajum , Ashaf-Ud-Doulah Mohammad , Rahman Md Khalilur , Akhter Jubaida Nasreen , Hossain Md Rayhan , Sultana Sayeeda
Published: July 2023

Histoarchitecture effect of cypermethrin (pyrethroids) was investigated in the ovary of Stinging catfish, Shing (Heteropneustes fossilis) over a 96 h exposure period as an endpoint of toxicity. The fish were exposed to five acute concentrations (0.00ml/L, 0.025ml/L, 0.050ml/L, 0.075ml/L and 0.10ml/L) and the 96 h LC50 was 0.075 ml/L. The abnormal behavioural patterns noticed in the treated fish were erratic swimming, respiratory distress, discolorations of the skin, loss of reflex, hyperactivities, increasing opercula ventilation and excessive accumulation of mucus on the skin. There was an atretic follicle, cytoplasmic liquefaction, degeneration ovarian wall, invasion of granulosa layer and small inter-follicular spaces after treatment of 0.025 mg/L cypermethrin. Vacuolization at periphery, complete or partial rupture of maturing oocytes, vacuolization of oocytes, degenerating oocytes with disintegrated nuclei and alteration in structure were observed for 0.1 mg/L. The findings of this histoarchitecture analysis of ovary indicate a direct correlation between cypermethrin exposure and the histoarchitecture disorders.
Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2016, 1 (1), 47-53
Isolation, identification, molecular characterization and screening of probiotic activities of Lactobacillus species from poultry sources at live bird markets in Mymensingh, Bangladesh
Authors: Kabir SM Lutful , Rahman SM Mushfiqur , Neogi Sucharit Basu , Rahman Mohummad Muklesur , Khan M Shahidur Rahman
Published: July 2023

A study was conducted to isolate and characterize Lactobacilli from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract of broiler chickens in different markets along with evaluation of probiotic ability and antibiotic sensitivity of Lactobacillus isolates during the period of July, 2014 to December, 2014. The caecum and cloacal contents of 100 broiler chickens from different markets were collected and cultured on Man Rogosa and Sharp (MRS) broth and agar. Lactobacilli were isolated and characterized by using phenotypic (cell morphology, Gram’s staining, physiological and biochemical tests which are specific for Lactobacillus genus) and genotypic methods (PCR and RAPD). The identified Lactobacilli species were screened for probiotic properties by in vitro tests like acid tolerance and bile tolerance. Total eighty two isolates were identified as Lactobacillus based on morphological, physiological and biochemical tests which are specific for Lactobacillus genus. All of the Lactobacillus isolates were further identified at species level as Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus crispatus, Lactobacillus galinarum and other unclassified Lactobacillus species based on sugar fermentation tests. The prevalence of Lactobacillus crispatus, Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus gallinarum species found in the chickens were 21.95%, 18.29% and 17.07% respectively. A total of 10 Lactobacillus isolates were amplified by using 16S rRNA gene-based universal primers. Furthermore, out of 10 Lactobacillus isolates 4 molecular patterns were detected and 6 Lactobacillus isolates were clonal by randomly amplified ploymorphic DNA (RAPD) method in this study. Out of 15 Lactobacillus isolates, 10 isolates demonstrated probiotic ability as determined by bile tolerance test and acid tolerance test. Moreover, the results of antibiotic sensitivity showed that all of the isolates tested were sensitive to tetracycline and gentamicin. However, most of the isolates tested were resistant to ampicillin and cefradine. Potential probiotic bacterial strains from poultry sources were identified as well as characterized in this study.
Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2016, 1 (1), 54-65
Management and production performance of Cobb-500 broiler parent stock under open housing system
Authors: Hassan Md Kamrul , Kabir Md Humayun , Sultana Sobnom , Hossen Md Anowar , Haq Mohammad Mansorol
Published: July 2023

The study was conducted to observe the management practice and production performance of Cobb-500 broiler parent strain under open housing system.  Seventy thousand Cobb-500 parent stock broiler breeder was observed for a period of 30 days. Observation was focused on   farm management including housing, feeding, watering, lighting, litter management, debeaking, deworming, vaccination, daily routine work of the farm, record keeping, bio-security and diseases control measures of Cobb-500 bird under open house  system. Results showed that the average of the body weight of Cobb-500 male birds  were 378.67g, 1599.17g, 2728g, and 4337g at starter (o to 6 weeks), grower (7 to 18 weeks), pre-breeder (19 to 23 weeks) and breeder (24 to 65 weeks) stage respectively. Similarly the average of the body weight of Cobb-500 female birds  were at starter (o to 5 weeks),  grower (6 to 18 weeks), pre-breeder (19 to 23 weeks) and breeder   (24 to 65 weeks) stage 438.5g ,1540.46g, 2247.2g, and 3479.65g respectively. The egg production at 25 weeks of age was 16.02% and peak production was 85.12 % at 35 weeks of age. The average egg production from 25 to 68 weeks of age was 60.78 %. The maximum hatchability was recorded 91.58% at 38 weeks of age. The average hatchability from 25 to 68 weeks of age was 83.93%. The above findings prove that Cobb-500 performs well under open housing system.
Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2016, 1 (1), 66-72
Improvement of rice production through combined use of organic manures and bio-slurries with chemical fertilizers
Authors: Basak Kapil Dev , Kibria Mohammad Golam , Hossain Mahmud , Hoque Md Anamul
Published: July 2023

The field experiment was conducted at the Soil Science Field Laboratory, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during the period of February to May 2015 to evaluate the effect of organic manures and bio-slurries with chemical fertilizers on the improvement of rice production in Old Brahmaputra Floodplain soils. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. There were eight treatment combinations viz. T0: Control (no fertilizer or manure), T1: Farmers’ practice, T2: 100% RFD chemical fertilizers (NPKSZnB), T3: 75% RFD (NPKSZnB) + CD (5 t ha-1), T4: 75% RFD (NPKSZnB) + CD slurry (5 t ha-1), T5: 75% RFD (NPKSZnB) + PM (3 t ha-1), T6: 75% RFD (NPKSZnB) + PM slurry (3 t ha-1), T7: 75% RFD (NPKSZnB) + Compost (10 t ha-1). The rice crop cv. BRRI dhan29 was used as a test crop. Result showed that most of the growth and yield components of rice viz. plant height, effective tillers, panicle length, grains per panicle and 1000-grain weight were significantly influenced due to application of organic manures and bio-slurries with chemical fertilizers. Application of chemical fertilizers alone or in combination with organic manures or bio-slurries resulted in a significant increase in grain and straw yields of rice. Treatments 100% RFD chemical fertilizers (NPKSZnB) as well as 75% RFD (NPKSZnB) + PM slurry (3 t ha-1) showed better performances than other treatments. Nutrient uptake by rice was also significantly affected by different treatments. Therefore, treatment (T6) 75% RFD (NPKSZnB) + PM slurry (3 t ha-1) could be the best option to increase crop yield in Old Brahmaputra Floodplain soils.
Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2016, 1 (1), 78-85
Physical, chemical and microbiological qualities of dahi collected from Bogra and Mymensingh district of Bangladesh
Authors: Afrin Samia , Habib Md Rezwanul , Islam Mohammad Ashiqul , Harun-ur-Rashid Md
Published: July 2023

The research work was carried out to evaluate the physical, chemical and microbiological qualities of dahi collected from different sources. In another step, cocci and rod ratio were investigated and microbial activities were also investigated by reactions in litmus milk. For this reason, dahi samples were collected from Bogra (Maharam Ali dahi-A, Rofat dahi-B, Jamuna Dahi-C) and Mymensingh district (Dayamoy-D, Misti Kanan-E, Krishna Kebin-F, BAU Dairy Farm Dahi-G, KR Market-H, Shes Moor-I). Physical tests were performed by a panel of expert judges. Chemical and microbiological parameters were tested in the Dairy Microbiology, Dairy Chemistry and Dairy Technology Laboratory of the Department of Dairy Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. In case of overall physical score, the highest value was (95.33±1.53) found in BAU Dairy Farm dahi. Considering chemical parameters, pH value and fat content of BAU Dairy Farm dahi were higher than that of other dahi samples. So, BAU Dairy Farm dahi was of the best quality on the basis of physical and chemical analysis. In microbiological analysis, (total viable count and coliform count) significant differences were found among all samples. All samples contained lower number of coliforms. No yeast and mold was found in any dahi sample may be followed the hygienic practices. Litmus milk characteristics of the isolated cultures showed desirable changes such as acid, smooth and firm coagulation obtained from Maharam Ali dahi and BAU Dairy Farm Dahi types of dahi sample which contained possible organisms of Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus. Considering all parameters, it can be concluded that BAU Dairy Farm dahi and Maharam Ali dahi were found as superior. In addition, this study gives information regarding the microbial status; e.g. cocci and rod ratio in the traditional fermented dahi of collected samples.
Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2016, 1 (1), 134-140
Evaluation of reproductive performance of indigenous cows using Brahman cross-bred bull in a participatory breeding program
Authors: Fatematuzzohora Mst , Haque Md Azizul , Islam Md Rafikul , Hoque Md Azharul , Ali Md Younus
Published: July 2023

The present study was conducted at the Artificial Insemination Center under the Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Bangladesh Agricultural University and 3 selected regions of Mymensingh district (Bhabakhali, Boera and Douhakhula) to find out the reproductive performance of indigenous cows using Brahman cross-bred bull in a participatory breeding program. Semen characteristics of Brahman cross-bred breeding bulls were ejaculate volume, mass motility, sperm concentration and live sperm percentage were evaluated. A total of 1087 indigenous cows and four Brahman cross-bred breeding bulls (Bull ID ABG011, ABG012, ABG013 and ABG014) were used. Data on ejaculate volume, mass motility, sperm concentration and live sperm percentage of Brahman cross-bred breeding bulls were analyzed by SAS computer program. The pooled values of ejaculate volume, mass motility, sperm concentration and live sperm percentage were 4.00±0.06 ml, 69.19±0.29%, 1144.59±5.73 million/ml and 83.55±0.97%, respectively. The ejaculate volume, mass motility, sperm concentration and live sperm percentage were differed significantly (p<0.05) among the bulls in different seasons. Individual bull had significant (p<0.01) effect on the ejaculate volume, mass motility and sperm concentration. Season also had significant (p<0.01) effects on the ejaculate volume, mass motility, sperm concentration and live sperm percentage. Highest non-return rate (87.31%) was found on bull ABG012 in Bhabakhali where maximum conception rate (71.60%) was observed in Bhabakhali. The highest calving rate (96.29%) at second parity was obtained in Boera. Variations on ejaculate volume, mass motility, sperm concentration and live sperm percentage of Brahman cross-bred breeding bulls indicated that there is further scope to select breeding bull on the basis of semen production potential which would be use to upgrade indigenous cows for improving their beef production.
Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2016, 1 (2), 173-181
Productive and reproductive performance of Black Bengal Goat under farming condition in Bangladesh
Authors: Jalil Md Abdul , Kabir Md Mofizul , Choudhury Md Panir , Habib Md Ahsan
Published: July 2023

The study was undertaken to evaluate the productive and reproductive performances of Black Bengal Goat (BBG) under farming condition. Data were collected from Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI) goat research farm during 2006 to June 2013. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 17.0 statistical computerprogram. The mean of birth weight of kid irrespective ofsex was 1.31 kg. Live weights at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months were 5.65, 9.63, 14.20 and 17.70 kg, respectively. Weaning weight was heavier in second generation (G2) (5.34 kg) followed by 5.15 kg in first generation (G1), 4.87 kg in third generation (G3) and 4.17 kg in foundation stock (G0) with an overall mean of 4.88 kg. Body weight gain at 0-3 month, 3-6 month, 6-9 month, and 9-12 month ages were 66.34±1.69 g/d, 41.54±2.02 g/d, 49.97±3.10 g/d and 39.28±4.35 g/d, respectively. Body weight gain from 0-12 month age was 56.31±1.40 g/d. Average daily milk yield, lactation length and total milk per lactation were 287.7 ml/d, 61.5 days and 19129.40 ml, respectively. Average age and weight at puberty were 182.7±7.25 days and 9.81±0.34 kg, respectively. Age and weight at 1st service were 187.56±8.33 days and 9.91±0.39 kg, respectively. Number of services per conception was 1.37±0.03. Average litter size, gestation length, post partum heat period, days open and kidding interval were 1.75±0.03, 142.45±0.31 days, 33.39±1.82 days, 46.62±2.86 days and 188.01±2.14 days, respectively. The results indicate that despite of having promising prolificacy and breeding and reproductive efficiency of BBG, still there need to be improved for birth weight, weight gain and milk yield of dam.
Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2016, 1 (2), 235-245
Effect of feeding different level of Leucaena leucocephala (ipil ipil) leaf meal for rabbit diet
Authors: Debnath Manika , Khandakar Zahirul Hauque , Alam Md Ashadul , Heyamet Md Abu
Published: July 2023

This study was conducted to find out the effect of feeding Leucaena leucocephala leaf meal on growth performance and digestibility of nutrients in growing rabbit and to know the cost of rabbit production. For this purpose, a total of twelve unsexed New Zealand White rabbits at 42 days of age were distributed randomly in three treatment groups, i.e. control (T0), adding 10% Leucaena leucocephala leaf meal (T1) in concentrate diet and adding 15% Leucaena leucocephala  leaf meal (T2) in concentrate diet. All diets were iso-energic and iso-nitrogenous. Various aspects of the study, measurements taken in a 56 days experimental period were final body weight gain, feed intake, feed conversion ratio and feeding cost of rabbit production. Results show that the final body weight of rabbits was 1200±30, 1325±85 and 1114±136g, for the treatments of T0, T1 and T2, respectively. The body weights of rabbits were significantly higher in T1 over T2 and T0 groups. The average daily feed intake and feed conversion ratio were 109, 75.55, 83.57g and 9.55, 5.48 and 8.51 for the respective diets/treatments. The growth rate of T0, T1 and T2 treatment groups were 1.05, 1.44 and 0.99, respectively. There was significant effect of different treatment groups on growth rate, feed intake and feed conversion ratio (FCR). The digestibility of dry matter (DM) was the highest in diet T0 followed by diet T2 and T1, respectively. The digestibility of CP was slightly higher for treatment T2 containing 15% Leucaena dry leaf than that of treatment T0 and T1. The digestibility of crude fiber (CF) and ether extract was significantly (P<0.01) difference among the treatment groups. The highest NFE digestibility was recorded for diet T0 and lowest for diet T1. The costs of these three concentrate mixture were 24.43, 21.48 and 20.21Tk/kg for diet T0, T1 and T2, respectively. The reduction of feed cost of producing 1 kg live weight was by 53% in T1 and by 31% in T2 group from T0 group. It may be concluded that Leucaena leucocephala leaf meal at 10% inclusion level may be used as an alternative source of protien in the diet of rabbit as there was no adverse effect (toxicity) on feed consumption and feed conversion ratio. It may be recommended that adding 10% level of Leucaena leucocephala leaf meal of the diet for economic rabbit meat production.
Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2016, 1 (2), 261-267
A study on fishery management of Bergobindapur baor at Chaugachha upazila under Jessore district, Bangladesh
Authors: Sharif BM Newaz , Hassan Rashidul , Islam Md Monirul , Rahaman Md Mostafizur , Das Sandip Kumer , Miah Md Idris , Amin Md Ruhul
Published: July 2023

The study was conducted on Bergobindapur baor at Chaugachha upazila under Jessore district. The study period was February to June, 2015. Data were collected by using participatory rural appraisal (PRA) tools and personal observation. Stocking densities of silver carp, catla, rohu, mrigal, grass carp, common carp (size 5-6 inch) were 48, 15, 35, 28, 16 and 10 kg/ha and composition were 31%, 10%, 23%, 19%, 10% and 7% in the fiscal year 2013-2014, respectively. In 2014-2015 stocking densities of silver carp, catla, rohu, mrigal, grass carp, common carp (size 5-6 inch) were 28, 9, 23, 9, 9 and 14 kg/ha and composition were 30%, 10%, 25%, 10%, 10%, and 15%, respectively. Total stocking density of carp species was 152 kg/ha in the fiscal year 2013-2014 and 92 kg/ha in 2014-2015. Production of carps and SIS were 345.62 and 258.065 kg/ha in 2013-2014 and 323.065 and 276.50 kg/ha in 2014-2015, respectively. In the study area, seine net was used for komor and kochal (local name) fishing. Carp species harvested by komor and kochal fishing in 2013-2014 were 276.50 kg/ha, 69.12 kg/ha and in 2014-2015 were 274.61 and 48.43 kg/ha, respectively. Marketing channel started from the fishermen and carp fishes were supplied to three markets namely Chaugachha, Jessore and Jhenidah. The findings of this  study assumed that production of fish could be increased 25% through an effective management practices.
Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2016, 1 (2), 291-296
Seasonal variation of parasitic infestation in perches from beel fisheries of Bangladesh
Authors: Rahman Md Mamunur , Ahmed Gias Uddin , Faruk Md Ali Reza , Chandra Kirtunia Juran
Published: July 2023

Seasonal variation of water quality parameters, parasitic infestation, clinical and histological observation of two endangered perches, Baila (Glossogobius giuris) and Colisa (Colisa fasciata) were investigated from two different beels namely, Kailla beel, Mymensingh and Noli beel, Kapasia, Gazipur during June, 2014 to May, 2015. Water quality parameters did not showed much variations except temperature which was minimum and ammonia values which were maximum during winter season. During observation, investigated fishes were highly infested by digeneatic trematode followed by cestode, acenthocephala, monogeneatic trematode and protozoan parasites. Maximum prevalence, mean intensity and abundance of parasites were observed in Baila from Colisa during winter season in both areas. Minimum level of infestation were recorded during summer season in both areas. Whereas, in rainy and autumn seasons average number of parasites were noticed. Clinically it was observed that, fishes were affected with parasitic infestation, EUS, gill rot, fin and tail rot, nutritional deformities, numerous red spots and white patches in lateral and ventral regions during winter season in both beels. Major pathology in the skin and muscle were loss of epidermis, epidermis separated from dermis, necrosis of myotoms, vaccums and hemorrhage. Loss of primary and secondary gill lamellae, hypertrophy, clubbing, presence of monogenetic trematodes and hemorrhage were found in gill. Marked melanomacrophages, severe haemorrage, vaccums, hepatocytic necrosis and fat droplets were found in liver. In kidney, numerous haemorragic areas, vaccums, fat droplets, coagulative necrosis and degenerated kidney tubules were seen especially in winter season. Whereas, in summer season, clinical and pathological condition of fishes gradually reduced to almost normal condition except few vaccums and hemorrhage in internal organs. Comparatively normal or reduced pathological sings in all the organs were observed in rainy and autumn seasons. Fishwise, Baila were more infested by parasites than Colisa. On the basis of sampling stations, perches of Kailla beel were more affected by parasites than perches of Noli beel.
Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2016, 1 (2), 371-379
The treatment efficacy of vitiligo patients attending in a dermatology clinic: an impact of clinico-epidemiological profiles and co-morbidities
Authors: Rahaman Md Mahabubur , Asma Anzirun Nahar , Siddiqua Ayesha , Akter Sabrina , Siddique Rahmat Ullah , Alam Morshad
Published: July 2023

There is widespread misinformation, taboos, and a lack of scientific analysis about vitiligo. In Bangladesh, there is a scarcity of research on vitiligo, though advanced treatments are widely available. This study aimed to investigate the treatment efficacy of vitiligo in a selected dermatology clinic and analyze the factors that impact the efficacy level. This was an analytical cross-sectional study among vitiligo patients who attended a dermatology clinic for treatment and were followed up for at least six months. Patients were treated by experienced physicians through a holistic treatment approach. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect information after obtaining informed consent. The data was processed by Microsoft Excel 2013 and analyzed by SPSS 25.0. The mean age of the study participants was 25.14 ± 13.32 years, where 60% were female. Acrofacial (33%), focal (27%), and acral (14%) are the most common types of vitiligo, and the face (n=73) is the most common body part. We have seen excellent treatment efficacy as proven by 94% of patients' lesion sizes decreased and 96% gained repigmentation at six months' follow-up. Our study revealed there is a negative impact of the presence of systemic disease and co-morbidities on vitiligo. The efficacy of the treatment was significantly affected by advanced age, body surface area, hypertension, diabetes, and anemia (P<0.05). Our analysis revealed a good treatment efficacy of holistic treatment for vitiligo in selected clinic. For more effective treatment, control of co-morbidities is essential. The findings of this study will help clinicians in their decision making during the treatment process of vitiligo.
Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. 2023, 9 (2), 51-58
IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN PENAMBAHAN PENGHASILAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN KINERJA PEGAWAI
Authors: Mulyono Waras , Purwatiningsih Annisa , Sasmito Cahyo
Published: July 2023

Many policies have been carried out to improve the performance of local government officials in providing optimal public services, one of which is the provision of Employee Income Allowances. Local governments can provide additional income to employees by looking at the regional financial capacity. The purpose of this study is to describe the implementation process and impact of the Pasuruan Regent Regulation Number 58 of 2018 concerning Additional Employee Income in improving employee performance at the Pasuruan District Livestock and Food Security Service. Qualitative descriptive research method. The results showed that the increase in income intended for employees had a positive impact on improving employee performance. Implementation of increased income aimed at employees to improve employee discipline both in attendance and when employees come home from work. The implementation of the policy of additional employee income is more directed to the theory of the Van Horn and Van Metter approach models. The implementation of employee income has not yet realized the implementation of the Employee Performance Target.AbstrakBanyak kebijakan yang dilakukan untuk meningkatkan kinerja aparatur pemerintahan di daerah dalam memberikan pelayanan publik yang optimal, salah satunya pemberian Tunjangan Penghasilan Pegawai. Pemerintah Daerah dapat memberikan tambahan penghasilan kepada pegawai dengan melihat kemampuan keuangan daerah. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan proses  implementasi dan dampak kebijakan Peraturan Bupati Pasuruan Nomor 58 Tahun 2018 tentang Tambahan Penghasilan Pegawai (TPP) dalam meningkatkan kinerja pegawai di Dinas Peternakan dan Ketahanan Pangan Kabupaten Pasuruan. Metode penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan penambahan penghasilan ditujukan untuk pegawai memberikan dampak positif pada peningkatan kinerja pegawai. Pelaksanaan penambahan penghasilan ditujukan bagi pegawai meningkatkan disiplin pegawai baik dalam kehadiran pegawai maupun pulang kerja pegawai. Pelaksanaan kebijakan tambahan penghasilan pegawai lebih mengarah pada teori model pendekatan Van Horn dan Van Metter. Pelaksanaan tambahan penghasilan pegawai masih belum mewujudkan pelaksanan Sasaran Kinerja Pegawai (SKP).