bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A study on prescription analysis of referral dog bite cases to anti rabies clinic of M.K.C.G. Medical College, Berhampur, India
Authors: Behera Tapas Ranjan , Mohapatra Gurukrushna , Rout Biswabara
Published: December 2017

Dog bites in human are a serious public health problem and have been well documented worldwide. As rabies is not a notifiable disease in India and most deaths occur in rural areas where surveillance is poor. The objective of this study to assess the drug prescription patterns of referral cases of dog bite attending in the anti-rabies clinic (ARC) of Department of Community Medicine at MKCG Medical College. For this particular study 606 prescriptions were collected over a six months period. Suspected referred dog bite cases to ARC and willing to participate in the study were included as study subjects. Prescriptions Patients’ identity (name, age, sex) and date of prescription were present in all cases, address was written correctly in only 30% cases. 88% of the prescriptions were legible. Majority prescriptions (44%) were referred from of primary health centers and community health centers. Nearly one third of referred patients had not received anti rabies vaccine. Only 5% cases were administered with rabies immune globulin and about 30% had taken oral antibiotics which were referred from PHCs/CHCs. Specific treatment to dog bite (i.e. use of vaccine & RIG) was lacking in the prescription whereas Co-prescription of other drugs (i.e. antibiotics, pain killers, vitamins) were mentioned in the prescription. Regular prescription auditing with training of Medical Officers on essential drug availability should be undertaken by the Govt. of Odisha in order to give rationality to all prescriptions.South East Asia Journal of Public Health Vol.7(1) 2017: 51-54
Polytraumatic injury with splenic rupture and unilateral avascular renal necrosis: A case report
Authors: Shah Smit , Shah Praful
Published: December 2017

In this paper, we present a patient who underwent an emergency exploratory laparotomy after Motor Vehicle Collison (MVC) leading to splenic injury, avascular necrosis of kidney and right upper extremity Colles’ fracture. Goal of the paper is to present a patient of polytrauma along with its treatment plan in terms of prioritizing the standard of care. We also discuss various radiographical findings along with gross surgical findings that were found intraoperatively.South East Asia Journal of Public Health Vol.7(1) 2017: 58-61
Modified shouldice repair of bilateral inguinal hernia with hydrocele: A case report
Authors: Shah Smit , Shah Praful
Published: December 2017

Indirect inguinal hernia is a common medical condition that can be caused by an embryological defect due to failure of closure of processus vaginalis that can lead to herniation (i.e. abnormal protrusion) of abdominal contents into scrotal sac in males. In this paper, we describe an interesting case report of a patient with bilateral inguinal hernia with hydroceles who underwent a modified shouldice repair. In addition, we also discuss initial presentation & surgical management of this patient who had painless postero-inferior displacement of testes. Reason why we think this case is unique, is because of ‘bilateral’ hydroceles along with bilateral inguinal hernia which is rarely seen as compared to its unilateral counterparts. We also describe various surgical steps of modified shouldice repair with bilateral orchiopexy along with the post-operative outcome. Finally, we also discuss various types of hydroceles, along with its pathology that is found after surgical resection.South East Asia Journal of Public Health Vol.7(1) 2017: 62-65
Study shows more women seeking healthcare in Bangladesh
Authors: Majumder Md Anwarul Azim
Published: December 2017

Abstract not availableSouth East Asia Journal of Public Health Vol.7(1) 2017: 66
Bioactivity of pyocyanin of Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolates against a variety of human pathogenic bacteria and fungi species
Authors: Jameel Zahraa Jaafar , Hussain Anaam Fuad , Al-Mahdawi Muthana Abdulkhader , Abed Alkerim Nuha F. , Abd Alrahman Eman Sabah
Published: December 2017

Pyocyanin is blue pigment redox active, secondary metabolites produced by P. aeruginosa. The present study investigated the bioactivity of pyocyanin against certain types of bacteria and fungi causing human infections

Objectives: Pyocyanin is blue pigment redox active, secondary metabolites produced by P. aeruginosa. The current study deals with biosynthesis, purification and bioactivity of pyocyanin produced by P. aeruginosa.

Design: Pyocyanin extraction was done by chloroform method and concentration was determined by multiplying the optical density at 520 nm by 17.072 expressed as µg/ml. Biological activity of pyocyanin was determined by well diffusion procedure.

Results: According to the source of infection, results showed that P. aeruginosa were most common in ear infection (30%) followed by wounds (22%), burns (17%), urine (13%) and each in stool and diabetes (9%). In this study the high resistance of  P. aeruginosa  isolates to antibiotics were 19 (82.6 %) to piperacillin followed by 10(43.5%) to aztreonem, 8(34.8%) to meropenem, 6(26.1%) to amikacin, 5(21.7%) to ciprofloxacin then 2(8.7%) to cefotaxime. the urine isolate produced the largest amount of pyocyanin (15.894 µg/ml). pyaocyanin have antimicrobial activity against Pathogenic bacteria: Shigella,  Staphyllococcus aureus and  Staphyllococcus epidermedis. and pathogenic fungi and yeast: Aspergillus niger, Penicillium spp., Rhizopus spp, Trichophyton  mentagrophyte, Rhodotorula spp., Alternaria alternate , Trichophyton rubrum and Candida spp

Conclusions: cefotaxime is the best antibiotic for P. aeruginosa. Antimicrobial activity of pyocyanin against gram positive more than gram negative bacteria but less than that observed against fungi (molds and yeast).
Management of Psuedomonas Keratitis: a review article
Authors: Alsaad Mouna Mohamad
Published: December 2017

Bacterial keratitis can lead to severe vision loss and corneal scarring, and possibly perforation. Early and appropriate management is a key factor in decreasing and preventing complication.

Pubmed and Medline were searched for articles related to Pseudomonas keratitis between year 2000 and  2017 to get current guidelines about the management of Pseudomonas keratitis. These articles are reviewed in this review article and information related to management is summarized.  

The most used agents to treat Pseudomonas are either aminoglycosides (usually gentamicin) fortified with a cephalosporin or mono therapy with a fluoroquinolones usually ciprofloxacin. In most areas, most strains of Pseudomonasare sensitive to ciprofloxacin. The role of topical steroids is discussed, as well as, available options for treatment of multi drug resistant Pseudomonas.
Artificial Hair: By the Dawn to Automatic Biofibre® Hair Implant
Authors: Roccia Maria , França Katlein , Castillo David , Tchernev Georgi , Wollina Uwe , Tirant Michael , Valle Yan , Guarneri Claudio , Fioranelli Massimo , Lotti Torello
Published: December 2017

Since the beginning of the twentieth century, there have been attempts at creating artificial hair to treat baldness. Major evolution took place at the end of 1970’s when, unfortunately, artificial hair treatments were applied without appropriate medical controls, resulting in sub-standard results from the use of unsuitable materials and technique. The large improper use of this technique in North America from no medical personnel and with dangerous fibres led the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to suspend the procedure in 1983. In Europe, a new trial on artificial hair procedure started at the beginning of 1990’s.In 1995 the European Union (UE) recognised the artificial hair implant as a legitimate medical treatment and outlined the rules related to that procedure. In 1996, biocompatible fibres (Biofibre®) produced by Medicap® Italy were approved by the UE Authorities and by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) as medical devices for hair implant. An effective medical protocol was developed during the following years to provide correct guidelines for appropriate treatment, and to reduce possible related complications. Automatic Biofibre® hair implant represents the last achievement in this hair restoration technique with significant advantages for the patients.
Subungual Exostosis in a Young Soccer Player
Authors: Tchernev Georgi , Grigorov Yavor , Philipov Stanislav , Chokoeva Anastasiya , Wollina Uwe , Lotti Torello , Cardoso Jose , Lozev Ilia , Maximov Georgi Konstantinov
Published: December 2017

BACKGROUND: Subungual exostosis is a relatively uncommon, benign osteocartilaginous tumor of the distal phalanx of the toes or fingers in young adults, considered as a rare variant of osteochondroma. Differential diagnoses include subungual verruca (viral wart), pyogenic granuloma, osteochondroma, amelanotic subungual melanoma and glomus tumour. Misdiagnosis and total onychodystrophy frequently occur as a result of late treatment or inadequate treatment strategy. Dermoscopy could be a useful technique, involved in the diagnostic process, although X-ray examination and histopathology are mandatory for the diagnosis.CASE REPORT: We report a rare case of subungual exostosis of the great toe associated with repeated trauma of the nail bed. The lack of radiographic and histopathological examination could lead to misdiagnosis and inadequate treatment. Although completely benign, subungual exostosis should be considered in differential diagnosis of nail bed tumors in young adults, in order to avoid associated complications and unneeded aggressive surgical interventions.CONCLUSION: Complete excision of the lesion and delicate separation from the underlying nail bed structures results in total resolve of the problem, by providing the lowest risk of recurrences.
Chronic Scalp Ulcer 35 Years after Skull Trepanation Surgery and Radiotherapy for Oligodendroglioma: A Further Example of Immunocompromised Cutaneous Districts
Authors: Wollina Uwe , Nowak Andreas , Tchernev Georgi , Lotti Torello
Published: December 2017

BACKGROUND: Chronic ulcers of the scalp have a variety of underlying pathologies. In case of cancer patients, a second malignancy must be excluded.CASE REPORT: A 78-year-old female patient presented to our department with a large soft tissue defect on the frontotemporal left side. The lesion was about 3 cm in diameter with exposed bone and inflammatory soft tissue on the edges of the defect. About 35 years ago, she had undergone a combined neurosurgery with skull trepanation and radiotherapy for an oligodendroglioma. Three years ago, sandwich transplantation with the dermal template and meshed skin graft failed. Now she re-presented with inflammatory ulcer borders. A complex defect repair was performed after exclusion of a second malignancy.CONCLUSION: Chronic scalp ulcers may be the result immunocompromised cutaneous districts and need a complex reconstruction.
Simultaneous Occurrence of Balanoposthitis Circumscripta Plasmacellularis Zoon, Phimosis and in Situ Carcinoma of the Penis: Case Report with An Unusual Ulcerated Polypoid Variant of Zoon’s Disease and a Carcinoma in Situ of Reserve Cell Type
Authors: Wollina Uwe , Schönlebe Jacqueline , Goldman Alberto , Tchernev Georgi , Lotti Torello
Published: December 2017

BACKGROUND: Zoon's balanitis is a benign disease characterized by an asymptomatic, chronic, solitary, shiny, red-orange plaque of the glans and/ or prepuce. In rare cases of Zoon’s disease, penile squamous cell carcinoma developed in the chronic inflammatory lesions.CASE REPORT: We report on a 68-year-old male patient presenting with phimosis and coexistent Zoon’s disease and penile carcinoma in situ treated successfully by circumcision.CONCLUSION: Coexistence of both lesions in contrast to the development of cancerous lesions within pre-existent Zoon’s disease is a very rare observation.
Chimeric Monoclonal Antibody Cetuximab Targeting Epidermal Growth Factor-Receptor in Advanced Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
Authors: Wollina Uwe , Tchernev Georgi , Lotti Torello
Published: December 2017

BACKGROUND: Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is the most common malignancy in humans. Targeted therapy with monoclonal antibody cetuximab is an option in case of advanced tumor or metastasis.AIM: We present and update of the use of cetuximab in NMSC searching PUBMED 2011-2017.METHODS: The monoclonal antibody cetuximab against epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) has been investigated for its use in NMSC during the years 2011 to 2017 by a PUBMED research using the following items: “Non-melanoma skin cancer AND cetuximab,” “cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma AND cetuximab,” and “basal cell carcinoma AND cetuximab”, and “cetuximab AND skin toxicity”. Available data were analyzed including case reports.RESULTS: Current evidence of cetuximab efficacy in NMSC was mainly obtained in cutaneous SCC and to a lesser extend in BCC. Response rates vary for neoadjuvant, adjuvant, mono- and combined therapy with cetuximab. Management of cutaneous toxicities is necessary. Guidelines are available.CONCLUSIONS: Cetuximab is an option for recurrent or advanced NMSC of the skin. It seems to be justified particularly in very high-risk tumors. There is a need for phase III trials.
Innovations and Innovative Approaches or Pseudo-Innovations in the Context of General Globalization? It's Time to Wake Up!
Authors: Tchernev Georgi
Published: December 2017

Globalisation, scientific and technical progress are the basis of numerous innovative therapies for oncologic and non-oncologic diseases. It is another matter how much and by whom they are desired, and whether they have to be applied. When and how often? Innovative approaches should go towards simplification, universal distribution and application while at the same time analysis between the potential initial investment and the achieved final result should be made. An illustrative example for this is the targeted therapy for melanoma with its low baseline criteria or basic rules for its surgical treatment. Another example could be the confocal microscopy in the context of dysplastic nevus syndrome. Therapies for various autoimmune diseases should also be considered critically. In the current OAMJMS issue, as well as in some of our other ideas and statements reported also in OAMJMS, we are trying to answer at least to a part of these dilemmas, to provoke a critical point of view and to ask some simple questions: “Should any innovation be considered as a face value? Which is potentially beneficial for our patients? How could we regulate the processes to minimise the need for expensive medications for certain diseases? And, of course, we are also turning to our own mistakes by visualising the results of them!
Sources
Authors: Garat Anne-Marie
Published: December 2017

Si la source du roman est dans les romans, dans la langue imaginaire des lectures, prenons plutôt par le biais de l’album de famille et de ses photos, lieu de mémoire unique que constitue l’avènement de l’instrumentalité photographique ; pratique artisanale et populaire moins anodine qu’il y paraît, aux enjeux psychiques et oniriques : d’où viennent les images, chambre noire ou ventre primitif, pour produire ce monde de fantômes qu’annonce la première photo du monde ?
Philip K. Dick : l’écriture ou la mort...
Authors: Serverin Jean-Louis
Published: December 2017

Entre mélancolie et paranoïa, le texte de Philip K. Dick donne à voir les traces sensibles de l’originaire, qui sont à la base de ces deux façons d’être au monde et à soi-même. L’urgence d’écrire répond pour lui à une nécessité d’inscrire dans les mots cet affolement des images et des temporalités, marquant le désarroi du narcissisme primaire et la nécessité d’inventer le symptôme. Le futur ne serait-il que la confiance dans une mémoire espérante ? Au risque d’une désintrication des pulsions de vie et de mort.
Les fantômes du mazzérisme
Authors: Mariani-Rousset Sophie
Published: December 2017

Le mazzérisme, pratique divinatoire corse, est une rencontre avec les esprits de la nuit, reliant le monde des vivants et des morts. Dans un rêve de chasse, la bête tuée fait apparaître le visage d’une personne du village qui mourra bientôt – l’animal, fantôme des vivants, représentant son âme. Le mazzérisme donne l’occasion de ne pas se transformer en fantôme, en mettant de l’ordre dans sa vie avant de disparaître. Un parallèle est fait ici avec le transgénérationnel, qui révèle ledit fantôme.
Le testament de Léonard
Authors: Cady Patrick
Published: December 2017

L’auteur enlève les couches d’interprétation qui recouvrent la Sainte Anne de Léonard de Vinci depuis Freud, pour repartir de l’émotion que le tableau provoque en lui. Il découvre ainsi que cette peinture a une fonction sacrificielle dont l’objet est la sexualité féminine.
Supervision clinique des intervenants au domicile dans le champ de la périnatalité : revue de la littérature
Authors: Hyndrak-Fabrizio Marie , Welniarz Bertrand
Published: December 2017

Le travail à domicile dans le champ de la périnatalité, et particulièrement en prévention pour la santé mentale du bébé, s’est beaucoup développé et a montré son intérêt et son efficacité dans la prise en charge des familles fragiles et vulnérables. De nombreux programmes d’interventions ont été développés et proposent une supervision des intervenants, dont les modalités sont variables. Plusieurs études ont été menées dans ce domaine afin de préciser les caractéristiques essentielles de cette supervision et améliorer le soutien et la formation des professionnels. Méthode. Recherche d’articles sur PubMed, Cairn, PsychInfo, ScienceDirect publiés entre 1970 et 2016 avec les mots-clés «  infant mental health  », «  supervision  », «  clinical supervision  », «  home-visiting program  », «  reflective supervision  » (en anglais et en français). Résultats. Revue de la littérature internationale sur les pratiques de supervision des intervenants à domicile dans le champ de la périnatalité et mise en évidence des questions encore d’actualité à ce jour. Les articles résultant de cette recherche sont très majoritairement issus d’études réalisées dans un contexte anglo-saxon. Les pratiques de supervision ont été étudiées ces dernières années permettant de mettre en évidence la nécessité de supervision systématique des intervenants et l’impact sur la qualité des interventions. Quelques études ont commencé à définir des critères de qualité concernant le processus de supervision et la formation du superviseur. Conclusion. L’intérêt des interventions à domicile en périnatalité n’est plus à démontrer, tout comme l’importance d’une supervision systématique et adaptée des intervenants, et notamment une supervision dite « réflexive ». Cependant, la supervision n’est effectivement mise en place que rarement, notamment en France, et les pratiques restent à ce jour très variées. Il persiste encore des éléments à définir de façon plus précise concernant les modalités pratiques de cette supervision afin d’évaluer le rapport bénéfice-coût et d’en favoriser la généralisation dans le système communautaire de prévention et de soins en périnatalité.
Sens, portée et enjeu de la référence à l’unité du genre humain dans la doctrine classique du droit des gens
Authors: Demelemestre Gaëlle
Published: December 2017

Au xvi e  siècle, face aux nouveaux problèmes rencontrés par les nations européennes et aux déchirements sociaux et politiques qui mettent l’Europe à sang, les juristes et les scolastiques mettent en avant la primauté du droit des gens, un droit propre à la société des hommes répartis en nations, qui considère toute atteinte à la société humaine comme illégale et passible de sanctions. Cette branche du droit, dont ils se sont attachés à développer tous les domaines de compétence, était de force contraignante supérieure au droit civil particulier parce qu’elle se fondait sur l’unité du genre humain : le droit des gens était le droit de la société civile du genre humain. Mais à quoi l’expression « unité du genre humain » faisait-elle exactement référence ? Quel type d’universalité pouvait englober tous les hommes ? Et comment une thèse métaphysique a-t-elle pu fonder un corps de droit spécifique ? Le présent article entreprend de fournir des réponses à ces questions en procédant à une analyse lexicale et sémantique du vocabulaire mobilisé à cette époque pour le définir et le caractériser.
Hélisenne de Crenne et la traduction des quatre premiers livres de l’ Énéide
Authors: Desrosiers Diane
Published: December 2017

En 1541, paraît à Paris sous le pseudonyme d’Hélisenne de Crenne la traduction en prose française des quatre premiers livres de l’ Énéide de Virgile. Après avoir rappelé les diverses contributions à la traduction du texte virgilien à l’aube de l’époque moderne, on verra comment la notion rhétorique de « phrase » employée dans le sous-titre de l’ouvrage et en tête de chacun des feuillets s’actualise dans les traités d’éloquence contemporains. Ce terme, qui n’a rien à voir avec les définitions linguistiques modernes, ressortit dans le texte hélisennien à une pratique de l’« elocutio » caractérisée par l’amplification et visant sur le mode épique à « illustrer » la langue française.
Ciberativismo como instrumento de proteção socioambiental no Brasil em Espanha
Authors: Santos Mariana Olívia Santana dos , Ribeiro Thialisson Santos , Silva José Marcos da , Mello Isaltina Maria de Azevedo , Gurgel Idê Gomes Dantas , Augusto Lia Giraldo da Silva
Published: December 2017

Nos últimos anos, mudanças profundas no modo de construção e reconstrução das relações sociais e políticas vêm acontecendo com o advento da internet. As Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação configuram novas sociabilidades, relacionamentos e valores culturais, exercendo influência direta nos sistemas políticos, ao possibilitar novas formas de atuação, articulação e ação. Este trabalho tem como propósito analisar o Índice de Participação Política e Infuência de dois movimentos socioambientais relacionados à resistência popular frente às nocividades à saúde e injustiças socioambientais decorrentes da implantação de refinarias de petróleo e sua busca por espaço e legitimação institucional. O ciberativismo possibilita aprendizado, produção de conhe­cimento, troca de saberes e visibilidade dos sujeitos e territórios, apoiando-se nos conceitos de cidadania e de justiça ambiental.
Activismos virtuais em matéria de Procriação Medicamente Assistida em França e Portugal
Authors: Delaunay Catarina
Published: December 2017

Neste artigo, abordamos o envolvimento das mulheres através das plataformas online da Asso­ciação Portuguesa de Fertilidade e da sua congénere francesa, a Association MAIA, na promoção do direito à saúde e do acesso à Procriação Medicamente Assistida (PMA) com dadores terceiros (ovócitos e/ou espermatozoides). Além de recolherem informações e partilharem de experiências, os membros das associações afirmam o seu direito a participar publicamente e de forma ativa na luta contra a falta de dadores de gâmetas, de informações sobre as doenças associadas à infertilidade ou sobre as técnicas de PMA disponíveis, em particular os tratamentos com recurso a doação de gâmetas. A internet funciona como fonte de responsabilização e ativismo. A partir do nosso projeto de pós-doutoramento, propomo-nos abordar esta questão, teórica e empiricamente, com base na análise de fóruns de discussão online de associações de doentes com infertilidade e de entrevistas com mulheres que recorreram à PMA com doação de gâmetas.
Morphological Characterization and Assessment of Selected Biochemical Properties of Solanum Insanum L.: Screening of Local Plant Genetic Resources for Crop Improvement
Authors: Samarakoon S.M.P.H. , Ranil R.H.G. , Fonseka R.M. , Sivarnanthawerl T. , Fonseka H. , Senarathna S.M.A.C. , Sarananda K.H. , Dissanayaka D.M.B.G.A.I.K. , Welegama H.M.V.T. , Niran H.M.L.
Published: December 2017

Purpose: Solanum insanum L. is remaining as an underutilized crop due to little evidence from scientific studies on its medicinal and nutritional values.  Lack of such basic information on the plant obscured the in-depth biochemical or molecular studies as well as its uses in plant breeding. The study was aimed to identify the morphological variations of S. insanum and its selected biochemical properties.Research Method: Characterization of 71 accessions collected from different agro-ecological regions was carried out following the descriptor developed by the IBPGR and antioxidant activity, total phenolic content and browning of the fruits were also measured at the level of 5% probability.Findings: The results revealed that there were two distinct groups of S. insanum accessions, mainly based on prickliness of the plants. Non prickly plants showed 20.30 ± 0.52% radical scavenging activity (DPPH), 51.98 ± 0.16 mg/100 g fruit weigh (FW) of total phenolic content while prickly plants with 7.10 ± 0.59% radical scavenging activity (DPPH) and 50.62 ± 0.09 mg /100 g FW of total phenolic content in their fruits at the edible maturity. In terms of browning, time taken for color development up to “Grayed orange group 165 b” was 380 ± 10 seconds in fruits of non-prickly plants while 450 ± 17.32 seconds for fruits of prickly plants.Research limitations: Due to the out-crossing nature of the plant, it is difficult to find typical S. insanum plant either from wild or cultivated lands.Originality/Value: Characterization and evaluation of different accessions of S. insanum via morphological characteristics is a prime need before carrying out comprehensive biochemical or molecular studies. It provides fundamental basis for the classification based on vegetative, inflorescence and fruiting characteristics. Accordingly, the results will provide baseline information on S. insanum paving way to select superior germplasm for the taxonomists, breeders and those who are engaged in studies on S. insanum.
PCR Based Approach for Detection of Bovine Babesiosis in Suspected Carrier Cattle and Vector Ticks in Sri Lanka
Authors: Vimonish R. , Galhena G.H. , Magamage M.P.S.
Published: December 2017

Purpose: Cattle recovered from clinical babesiosis become carriers for a certain period posing a threat of transmitting the disease to the entire herd. Diagnosis of carrier cattle is important for preventing outbreaks of babesiosis. The objective of the present study therefore, was to establish a sensitive rapid detection method for bovine babesiosis in suspected carrier cattle using nested PCR (nPCR).Research Method: Accordingly, 30 blood samples and ticks were collected from suspected carrier cattle representing two bio-climatic zones of Sri Lanka. Blood samples were analysed by both microscopically and nested nPCR methods for detection of bovine babesiosis. Further ticks were analysed for morphological idenfication using micrscopy and for babesiosis with nPCR.Findings: 47% (14/30) among the investigated samples became positive for the babesia infection with light microscopy, while nPCR analysis diagnosed 90% (27/30) as positive. This indicates that, 43% (13/30) of the animals which appeared to be healthy through routine light microscopical diagnosis were in fact carriers posing a major threat to the  healthy herd. Further, according to the results of nPCR, 22% (6/27) of the blood samples were positive only for Babesia bovis infection, 11% (3/27) only for Babesia bigemina infection and 67% (18/27) for mixed infection with both parasites. The dominant tick vector isolated from both zones was Rhiphicephalus microplus. Out of the examined ticks, 21% (5/24) were positive for Babesia bigemina infection.Research limitations: Since the  sample size from all sites of both climatic zones were uneven and small, data could not be analysed for statistical significance.Originality/Value: However, the results from this study indicate that nPCR provides a sensitive screening method to detect bovine babesiosis compared to the conventional microscopic analysis.
Effects of Partial Substitution of Wheat Flour with Breadfruit Flour on Quality Attributes of Fried Doughnut
Authors: Oke E.K. , Tijani A.O. , Abiola O.T. , Adeoye A.K. , Odumosu B.O.
Published: December 2017

Purpose: Breadfruit is a highly perishable, underutilized fruit and needs more attention because of its nutritional qualities. The study was carried out to investigate the effects of wheat flour substitution with breadfruit flour in doughnut production.Research Method: The breadfruit was washed, peeled, sliced, blanched, cooled, drained at a temperature of 65°C in cabinet dryer and milled into flour and blended with wheat flour at different ratios (100:0, 90:10, 80:20, 70:30, 60:40 and 50:50 respectively). Doughnut was produced from the composite flour using straight dough method and was analyzed for proximate composition (moisture, ash, protein, fat, crude fibre and carbohydrates), physical properties (weight, volume, specific volume, crust and crumb colour) and sensory attributes (colour, aroma, taste, texture and overall acceptability).Findings: Range of values for moisture, ash, protein, fat, crude fibre and carbohydrates were 19.3-30.9%, 2.00-2.28%, 2.98-12.0%, 26.9-35.2%, 1.76-4.79% and 26.4-35.5% respectively. The physical properties of the doughnut decreased with addition of breadfruit flour. The weight, volume and specific volume were within the range of 87.5-120.4g, 35.2-100.6ml and 0.40-0.84cm3/g.  Range of values for Lightness (L*), redness (a*) and yellowness (b*) of doughnut crust were: 25.3 to 60.3, 10.1 to 20.0 and 26.9 to 39.4 while that of the doughnut crumb were 59.4 to 79.4, 1.41 to 2.54 and 24.4 to 35.3 respectively.Originality/Value: The sensory score for wheat-breadfruit composite doughnut decreased and this suggests that wheat-breadfruit composite flour had a pronounced effect on the doughnut. However, breadfruit flour could be incorporated up to 50% level in the formulation of doughnut without affecting its overall acceptability and this will go a long way in saving the cost of production and improved quality.
An improvement to the measurement of Dalitz plot parameters
Authors: Ghosh Sudeep , Roy Ankhi
Published: December 2017

Precise measurement of the Dalitz plot parameters of the $\eta^{\prime}$ $\rightarrow$ $\eta$ $\pi^{+}$ $\pi^{-}~$ decay gives a better insight of the dynamics of the heavy pseudo-scalar meson. Various measurements of the Dalitz plot parameters of the $\eta^{\prime}$ meson have been performed with the detection of all the final state particles  including the neutral decay of $\eta$ $\rightarrow$ 2$\gamma$. In many experiments, reconstruction of the $\eta$ meson from the neutral decay modes comes with the disadvantage of poor resolution and low efficiency compared to that of the charged particles. In this article, a study of the Dalitz plot parameters keeping the $\eta$ meson as a missing particle is presented. The method is found to be advantageous in the case of poor photon resolution. Effect of the charged particle resolution on the Dalitz variable Y is also examined. This work may provide guidance to select a suitable method for the Dalitz plot analysis, depending on the detector resolution.
Received: 27 June 2017,  Accepted: 9 October 2017; Edited by: D. Restrepo; DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4279/PIP.090009
Cite as: S Ghosh, A Roy, Papers in Physics 9, 090009 (2017)
This paper, by S Ghosh, A Roy, is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License 3.0.
Use of a Disposable Self-adhesive Grid for Accurate Microimplant Placement
Authors: Patni Vivek , Jadhav Bhagyashree S , Pawar Priyanka
Published: December 2017

Microimplants have ushered in the concept of absolute anchorage by intraoral means with the added benefit of being completely operator dependent. These factors ensure efficient anchorage control. However, these benefits come at the cost of precise placement considering the proximity of anatomically significant structures. It is of utmost importance to avoid damage to roots in case of interradicular placement. In order to overcome this difficulty, the following case report describes an innovative grid-guide template with an anti-inflammatory adhesive backing for accurate and easy microimplant placement. The assembly consists of a stainless steel grid mesh stuck on a micropore surgical tape with trioplast dental paste on the tissue-facing surface. It is an accurate, efficient, economical, and easy method of microimplant placement.

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Jadhav BS, Patni V, Pawar P. Use of a Disposable Self-adhesive Grid for Accurate Microimplant Placement. J Contemp Dent 2017;7(3):161-165.
Musculomucosal Flap: A Technique for Correction of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency by Palate Lengthening
Authors: Deshmukh Mazin M , Deshpande Gaurav
Published: December 2017

A small but significant percentage of patients have inadequate velopharyngeal closure, or secondary velopharyngeal incompetence, following primary palatoplasty. The use of the buccinator musculomucosal (MM) flap has been described for both primary palate repair with lengthening and secondary palate lengthening for the correction of insufficient velopharyngeal closure. The MM flap was first described in 1969 for the primary repair of a wide cleft palate by Mukherji, and it was Bozola et al in 1989 who first formally described it and gave first description of its anatomy. The first report on its use to lengthen the palate in secondary velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) was published by Hill et al in 1999. This case report presents a patient who had correction of secondary velopharyngeal incompetence using bilateral buccinator MM flaps used as a sandwich and also gives a brief review of the literature regarding its application in cases of secondary VPI.

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Deshmukh MM, Deshpande G. Musculomucosal Flap: A Technique for Correction of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency by Palate Lengthening. J Contemp Dent 2017;7(3):174-177.
Comparison between Clinical Efficacies of Levobupivacaine Plain and Levobupivacaine with Fentanyl for Urological Surgeries under Subarachnoid Block
Authors: Kulkarni Aarti , Dey Paulomi
Published: December 2017

Background and aims

Spinal anesthesia for urological operations has been frequently used, because symptoms of overhydration, transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) syndrome, and bladder perforation can be recognized. This prospective randomized study was conducted to compare the clinical efficacies of levobupivacaine with and without fentanyl in subarachnoid block with respect to onset and duration of sensory and motor block and duration of analgesia in urological surgeries.

Materials and methods

This randomized study was conducted in 100 patients of American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status grades I and II, posted for urological surgeries. Patients were randomly allocated to two groups and were given the following drugs intrathecally as per group distribution: Group I: 2.5 mL of 0.5% isobaric levobupivacaine and group II: 2.2 mL of 0.5% isobaric levobupivacaine with 15 μg (0.3 mL) fentanyl citrate. Parameters monitored were onset and duration of sensory and motor block, hemodynamic parameters, postoperative analgesia, and side effects. Data were analyzed using Student's t-test for the continuous variables and chi-square test for categorical variables.

Results

The onset of sensory level of T10 was earlier in group II (4.74 ± 0.723 minutes) than in group I (5.7 ± 0.953 minutes). Duration of sensory block was longer in group I (292.2 ± 8.154 minutes) than in group II (260 ± 11.066 minutes). Motor block regressed earlier in group II (181.2 ± 7.73 minutes) than in group I. Hemodynamic parameters and side effects were similar in both the groups.

Conclusion

From our study, we concluded that plain levobupivacaine provided a longer duration of sensory and motor subarachnoid blockade. However, addition of fentanyl as a spinal adjuvant had a dose-sparing effect with earlier onset and early regression of motor block and no hemodynamic alterations.

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Kulkarni A, Dey P. Comparison between Clinical Efficacies of Levobupivacaine Plain and Levobupivacaine with Fentanyl for Urological Surgeries under Subarachnoid Block. Res Inno in Anesth 2017;2(2):34-39.
A Case of suspected Sick Sinus Syndrome due to combined Beta-blocker and Calcium Channel Blocker Therapy: Anesthesia Management
Authors: Dalvi Naina P , Gala Apeksha A , Gvalani Sunil K , Mahajan Sourav
Published: December 2017

Sick sinus syndrome (SSS) is a generalized abnormality of cardiac impulse formation. Abnormalities encompassed by this syndrome may include inappropriate sinus bradycardia, sinus arrest, bradyarrhythmias, or tachyarrhythmias. We present a case of a 54-year-old hypertensive male posted for L4–L5 decompression, whom we suspected to develop SSS due to overdose of combined beta-blocker (BB) and calcium channel blocker (CCB) therapy.

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Gala AA, Dalvi NP, Gvalani SK, Mahajan S. A Case of suspected Sick Sinus Syndrome due to combined Beta-blocker and Calcium Channel Blocker Therapy: Anesthesia Management. Res Inno in Anesth 2017;2(2):68-70.
Molecular self-assembly in indole-based benzamide derivative: Crystal structure, Hirshfeld surfaces and antimicrobial activity
Authors: Gumus Ilkay , Solmaz Ummuhan , Gonca Serpil , Arslan Hakan
Published: December 2017

Two new compounds, 1H-indole-7-amine (1) and N-(1H-indol-7-yl)-2-methylbenzamide (2) were synthesized and structurally characterized by NMR and FT-IR spectroscopic techniques. The molecular structure of compound 2 was further elucidated by single-crystal X-ray diffraction technique. Moreover, the crystal packing of compound 2 is analyzed in terms of non-covalent N-H···O, C-H···π, and parallel displaced π···π interactions. Hirshfeld surface analysis and decomposed fingerprint plots of the compound 2 were performed to visualize the presence of strong hydrogen bond N-H···O and C-H···π stacking interactions. Hirshfeld surface analysis and decomposed fingerprint plots show that the structure of compound 2 is stabilized by H···H, N-H···O, C-H···π and π···π intermolecular interactions and these interactions contribute mostly to molecular self-assembly in the crystal. In addition, compound 2 was evaluated for both their in-vitro antibacterial and antifungal activity. The obtained results have been reported, explained and compared with fluconazole and ampicillin used as reference drugs.
Impact of Integrated Financial Management Information System on Performance of Public Institutions in Rwanda
Authors: Harelimana Jean Bosco
Published: December 2017

A study of assessing the contribution of adoption of IFMIS on performance of Public institutions in Rwanda was carried out under the period 2012-2016. The study is descriptive in nature where raw data was used. Data were collected from 51 out of 197 total population sampled based on available respondents. Methods such as questionnaire, observation, interview and documents was used together both primary and secondary data. After data collection, SPSS Version 32 program was been used for gathering data and cleaning them. The Software also was used to perform statistical techniques that including percentages, mean, standard deviation, and correlation, this was helped the researcher in getting findings for the research conclusion and recommendation.Findings revealed that IFMIS was fully adopted in MINECOFIN with mean of 4.05 indicate that respondents are strongly agree that IFMIS was adopted fully in MINECOFIN: the implementation of the system was done following all required steps, (mean of 3.86 and standard deviation of .721) and it was also increased the capacity bulding of its personnel by offering the necessary training (with mean of 4.43 and standard deviation of .7). the adoption of IFMIS helped in budgeting system (mean of 3.990, cash management (with mean of 4.15), financial reporting (with mean of 4.02) and internal control system (with mean of 4.16). This affected positively the performance of the organization where the correlation between the adoption of IFMIS and performance of MINECOFIN was .976 means the perfect correlation. By conclusion, we confirm the research of Rodin (2008) and (Diamond and Khemani, 2006), that they are significant contribution of integrated financial management information system on performance of public institutions in Rwanda, where it generates timely, the accurate information for the management decision making.
Effect of Diversification on Portfolio Risk Management at Rwanda Social Security Board
Authors: Harelimana Jean Bosco
Published: December 2017

The study was conducted to analyze the effect of diversification on portfolio risk management at Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB). Both primary and secondary data were collected under this study in order to capture the total variation of the two variables. A sample of 84 respondents out of 124 was selected using Solvins formula to respond the structured questionnaire and structured interviews. After coding and editing the data was analyzed using SPSS where the overall mean and deviation was used to observe the perception from respondents. The researcher found there was a significance strong relationship between diversification of portfolio on portfolio risk management at RSSB where the Pearson correlation coefficient was found to be 0.964. However, recommendations given focusing on improvement of international diversification to reduce its portfolio risk, to reduce risks through the purchase of a mutual fund and should not directly invest in securities with maturities greater than the limits imposed by investment policy.
Measuring Managerial Decision-Making: The DMQ Methodology
Authors: Frankovsky Miroslav , Birknerova Zuzana , Zbihlejova Lucia , Suhanyi Ladislav
Published: December 2017

Decision-making plays an important role in management as managers´ decisions have a multiplicative impact in various areas of organization. However, managerial decision-making is influenced by a number of personality and situational factors. The contribution thus presents the results of verification of a new, original methodology Decision-Making Questionnaire (DMQ), proposed on the basis of the Vroom-Yetton model of decision-making (Fotr et al. 2006). From the methodological viewpoint, DMQ is based on the dispositional, trans-situational approach to studying personality traits. The factor analysis enabled extraction of four factors explaining 47% of variance. These factors represent four decision-making styles defined by two dimensions (own information – acquired information, I make my own decisions – I make collective decisions with others).
Effectiveness of a Selective Advising Program in Reducing the Degree of Compulsive Buying Behavior among Umm Al-Qura Female Students
Authors: Basyouni Sawzan S.
Published: December 2017

The present study is an attempt to investigate the effectiveness of a selective advising program in reducing the degree of Compulsive Buying Behavior among female students, Faculty of Education at Umm al-Qura University. The sample consisted of (200) female students to verify the validity and reliability of the tool. The quasi-experimental method was utilized through two groups (experimental and control). The results indicated high rates of compulsive buying among the participants (18-30) years, where there was a great difference between the items of the scale and a great desire for buying for many reasons. The study results showed that there are statistically significant differences between the mean scores of experimental and control groups at the pre- and post-test in the compulsive buying scale, significant at (0.005) in favor of the pre- and post-test. There are also statistically significant differences between the mean scores of the experimental group at the pre- and post-test in the compulsive buying scale, significant at (0.005) in favor of the post-test, i.e. the selective advising program decreased the rate of Compulsive Buying Behavior. The results also showed that there are no statistically significant differences between the mean of the experimental group ranks in the post- and follow-up test, which reveals that the advising program is being effective.
Kalosara Revitalization as an Ethno-Pedagogical Media in the Development of Character of Junior High School Students
Authors: Anwar Anwar , Suardika I Ketut , T. Mursidin , Suleiman Abdul Rauf , Syukur Muhammad
Published: December 2017

The aims of the research are (1) to identify types of character through kalosara revitalization as an ethno-pedagogical media in social sciences (IPS) learning at junior high school (SMP), (2) to develop strategy of kalosara revitalization as an ethno-pedagogical media in the development of characters of students, and (3) to develop a model of student character education through kalosara revitalization in IPS learning in SMP as an ethno-pedagogical media. The research is conducted through naturalistic approach. The research subjects are social science teachers at the junior high school, junior high school principals, and local public figures. Data collection is conducted at SMP Negeri 1 Wawotobi representing a heterogenous student group. Data was collected qualitatively using domain and taxonomy analysis models. Research result indicates that: (a) there are 74 values identified and distributed in 18 types of character that can be developed through kalosara revitalization as an ethno-pedagogical media in social sciences learning in junior high school, (b) kalosara revitalization strategy, as an ethno-pedagogical media in the development of characters, is conducted in form of integration in each theme and sub-theme in the syllabus of social sciences subject, (c) The character education development model through kalosara values as an ethno-pedagogical media indicates that there are three strengths of the model, i.e.: it elevates the local culture into national culture, it is a scientific model, and it is easy to understand and implement by teachers and students.
Reviewer acknowledgements for Journal of Materials Science Research, Vol. 7, No. 1
Authors: Green Lily
Published: December 2017

Reviewer acknowledgements for Journal of Materials Science Research, Vol. 7, No. 1, 2018
Disciseda verrucosa (Agaricomycetes, Basidiomycota) – a species new to Poland
Authors: Tomaszewska Agnieszka , Łuszczyński Janusz , Moreno Gabriel
Published: December 2017

The genus Disciseda in Poland until now was represented by two species: Disciseda bovista and D. candida. During the mycological investigations on the macromycetes fungi in the xerothermic grasslands of the Nida Basin, a species new for Poland from this genus, namely Disciseda verrucosa, was recorded. The basidiocarps of this species were found in the village Gacki (50°26'41" N, 20°36'34" E; ATPOL square Fe 24), in the village Wola Zagojska (50°26'41" N, 20°36'34" E; ATPOL square Fe 24), and in the Krzyżanowice Reserve (50°27'13" N 20°33'36" E; ATPOL square Fe 14), in the Ponidzie region. The basidiocarps of D. verrucosa were collected in the xerothermic grass, within Festucetum pallentis and Sisymbrio-Stipetum capillatae associations in the neighborhood of Festuca pallens, Stipa capillata, and Thymus marschalianus. On the basis of collected basidiocarps, macro- and microscopic characteristics were described and compared with other European Disciseda species. An identification key to the species of Disciseda occurring in Poland is given.