bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Contribution of aquaculture on livelihood development of fish farmer at Noakhali, Bangladesh
Authors: Adhikary Ripon Kumar , Kar Saurabha , Faruk Al , Hossain Amir , Bhuiyan Md Nurul Mahmud , Abdulla-Al-Asif -
Published: April 2023

The present study was conducted to assess the contribution of aquaculture on livelihood status of fish farmer at Noakhali sadar upazila. This research work was carried out during the period of February 2013 to July 2013. A total of 50 fish farmers were interviewed with a well-structured questionnaire. The survey revealed that average pond size was 0.48 ha with 40% of the farmers having ponds of single ownership, 20% having ponds of multiple-ownership, 30% having ponds of single lease and 10% having ponds of multiple leases.  Poly culture of Indian major carps and exotic carps has been practiced by most of the farmers. Fish fingerlings were stocked from April to June and average stocking density was 12,370 fingerlings/ha. The average fish production cost was Tk 69,870/ha/yr. Although the living condition of the rural fish farmers were poor, livelihood outcomes were found positive and 88% of the farmers have improved their socio-economic conditions through fish farming. The gross income and net profit were Tk. 1, 06,400 and Tk. 1, 00,000/ha/yr respectively. The average monthly income was in range of BDT 15,000-25,000. Their basic need like food, cloth, house, education and medical facility had changed after fish farming. The households have broadly improved their food consumption, family education, standards of living, purchasing power, choice and economic ability through fish farming. The constraints for sustainable pond fish farming in the areas were lack of technical knowledge of the farmers, disease of fishes, multiple ownership of the pond, higher production cost (mainly seeds and feed), in-sufficient supply of fry and fingerlings, lack of money and credit facilities and inadequate extension services. It is therefore essential to provide the necessary training facilities with institutional and organizational supports, credit facilities and extension services for sustainable fish production and livelihoods of rural fish farmers.

Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2018, 3 (2), 106-121
Probiotic properties of Bifidobacterium species isolated from mother’s milk and infant feces
Authors: Hossain Md Nur , Humayun Sanjida , Shabnam Jannatul , Rahman Md Mizanur , Begum Shamima , Ahmed Monzur Morshed
Published: April 2023

Probiotics are live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed. Bifidobacteria are one of the major genera of bacteria that make up the colon flora in mammals and have great beneficial impact on health. This study was performed to culture and characterize some potential Bifidobacterium sp. isolated from mother's milk and infant feces. Eleven isolates were presumptively identified as Bifidobacteriums sp. based on morphological characteristic and biochemical properties such as catalase, oxidase, Esculin test, Gelatinase activities and production of gas from glucose. Probiotic potentials of the isolates were investigated through probiotic potentiality tests e.g. pH tolerance test, NaCl tolerance test, bile salt tolerance test, antimicrobial activity, growth rate in gastric juice, antimicrobial susceptibility (Antibiogram). Four of the isolates BI-3, BI-5, BI-9, and BI-14 were observed as potential probiotic based on their probiotic activities. These isolates showed resistance to stomach pH (pH 3.0), tolerance against 0.3% bile concentration and gastric juice tolerance. Most of the isolates were able to grow at 1- 6% NaCl concentration and the growth declined with the increase of the salt concentration. Proteolytic activity was measured to estimate the probable role of probiotics in protein digestion. For this purpose milk protein digestion was tested and these isolates had showed better proteolytic activity than others. Antimicrobial activity against pathogens showed better probiotic properties. These isolates were found to have moderately antibiotic susceptible to common antibiotics. This experiment revealed that these four isolates BI-3, BI-5, BI-9, and BI-14 have good probiotic properties and can be used as probiotics after successful molecular identification and completion of animal trial.

Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2018, 3 (2), 122-135
Anti-diabetogenic impact of bitter melon (Momordica charantia) and mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) on alloxan induced diabetic rabbit model
Authors: Begum Mahabuba , Aziz Fahima Binthe , Islam Rakibul , Hasan Md Mahmudul , Parvez Misrat Masuma , Sarkar Sumon
Published: April 2023

The increasing prevalence of diabetes mellitus in recent years to the focus of public health interests in Bangladesh. Herbal medicinal plant such as mahogany and bitter melon can be used as alternative of synthetic drugs to avoid side effects and high cost. So the present study was undertaken to investigate the antidiabetogenic effect of bitter melon and mahogany on diabetic rabbits. Four months old rabbits were randomly assigned into five groups (T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5) with 4 rabbits. Group T1 was kept for negative (no alloxan) control, the rest of the group (T2, T3, T4 and T5) were injected with alloxan intramuscularly at a dose rate of 75mg /kg body weight. T2 was positive control group. Group T3, T4 and T5 was considered for bitter melon (150mg/kg b.w.), mahogany (50mg/kg b.w) and combined with previous dose respectively. Suspension of both fruit was tested for its efficacy in alloxan induced diabetic rabbit. Over the course of the trial, observations were recorded for induction of diabetics, blood glucose level, and body weight after 72 hours. Blood glucose level were increased significantly (p<0.05) in all treated groups compared to the control group and the highest induction was recorded in T2 group treated with alloxan. Body weight was decreased significantly (p<0.05) in all alloxan treated groups and lowest was recorded in group T2. There was significant decreased in blood glucose level in all bitter melon and mahogany treated group (T3, T4, T5) compared to the T2 group and lowest glucose level was recorded in T5 group. The present study reveals that combined treatment with bitter melon and mahogany decreases blood glucose level without affecting health of rabbits. The results of this study show that chronic oral administration of a suspension of bitter melon fruits and mahogany seeds in appropriate dosage may be good alternative as anti-diabetic agent.

Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2018, 3 (2), 136-142
Effects of tulsi leaves and ginger solution on growth performance and hematological profiles of broilers
Authors: Akram Md Wasim , Aziz Fahima Binthe , Islam Rakibul , Hasan Md Mahmudul , Sarkar Sumon , Parvez Misrat Masuma , Ripa Sharmin Akter
Published: April 2023

This study was conducted to determine the efficacy of tulsi and ginger as a growth promoter in broilers. A total of thirty day old chicks (DOC) were purchased from CP Bangladesh Ltd. and after seven days divided into three groups (A), (B) and (C). No vaccination schedule was practiced and no antibiotics were added in ration. The (A) group was not supplemented with tulsi and ginger solution in drinking water. The (B) group was supplemented with tulsi solution @ 1ml/litre in drinking water and (C) group was supplemented with ginger solution @ 1 ml/litre in drinking water for consecutive 5 weeks started from 7th day of experiment. Weekly observations were recorded for live body weight gain up to 6th weeks and routine blood test was performed at 21st and 42nd days, to find out hematological changes between control and treatment groups. The FCR value of group (A) was 2.25, in group (B) was 1.99 and in group (C) was 1.90. From this initial study this may be concluded that production of broilers in by using tulsi and ginger was economic than control group. In Bangladesh broilers production is mainly organized by unemployed and its demand is very high because it supports marketing within 35–42 days. Short return of money but major problems is cost of production. The initial body weight (gm) of group (A), (B) and (C) on 7th  of day experiment were 168±8.54, 166±7.95 and 166±7.90 gm respectively and after 42nd day of experiment final body weight were 1561±12.10, 1698±12.87 and 1763±13.28 gm respectively. The net body weight gain were 1393±11.07, 1533±11.98 and 1588±12.10 gm respectively and economics of production were analyzed and found that net profit per broiler was 18.82, 36.13 and 42.53 Tk respectively. It is concluded that broiler production by using herbal extract may be profitable and suitable for human consumption.

Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2018, 3 (2), 143-149
Socio-economic condition of goat farmers and management practices of goats in selected areas of Munshiganj district of Bangladesh
Authors: Islam Md Ahidul , Islam AFM Fayjul
Published: April 2023

A total of 100 respondents were randomly selected to assess the socio-economic condition and management practices of goat rearing in Munshiganj district of Bangladesh. Data were collected through interviewing with pre-tested questionnaires from July to December, 2017. The result revealed that most of the goat keepers were middle aged and illiterate. Agricultural crop farming (47.0%) was the main occupation. Majority of the farmers kept their goats on their own land for at least 2 years (44.0%). Sixty percent of the farmers used own capital and rest of them took loan from bank/or NGO’s loan for rearing goats. The highest numbers of goats were found Black Bengal (55.0%) followed by Crossbred (24.0%) and Jamnapari goat (21.0%) reared mainly for meat purpose (80.0%) in semi-intensive farming system. In this study area, the average birth weight of kid was 0.91 kg and market weight 16.5 kg. Weaning and slaughter age were 4 and 18 months, respectively. The average age at 1st heat, gestation period, post-partum heat period, average prolificacy and kidding interval was 7.4 months, 5.1 months, 45.5 days, 2.1 kids per kidding and 8.5 months, respectively. Fifty four percent of respondents reported that their goats were mated by using a buck belonging to other farmers; the cost was Tk. 20-30 per mating. The farmers fed their goats with locally available roughages and tree leaves in the selected areas. Some goat farmers (5.0%) were practicing to supply concentrate feeds to their goats. The results showed that family member’s especially young women and children (67.0%) are more likely to own and raise small ruminants. They did not follow any vaccination and de-worming programme.

Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2018, 3 (2), 150-155
Qualitative assessment of common edible oils available in Bangladesh
Authors: Quader Md Fahad Bin , Ali Mohammad Shaokat , Ahmed Shamima , Zim AFM Irfan Uddin , Roy Susmita , Ahmed Sumon
Published: April 2023

Soybean oil and palm oil are the most preferred vegetable oils in the world. The aim of the study was the correlative and qualitative appraisement of the edible vegetable oils available in Bangladesh. Five brands of soybean and one brand of palm oil were comparatively assessed to select which one was better for edible purpose. In this study the quality of the edible oils was analyzed by evaluating some physicochemical attributes such as specific gravity, color and odor, moisture content, acid value, saponification value, iodine value and peroxide value using standard methods. A significant difference (P<0.05) was found in all characteristic parameters of different oil samples. The study expressed the following properties as ranged values for soybean oils and single value for palm oil: Iodine value (82.34±0.633 –108.63±0.96 g I2/100 g; 45.68±0.604 g I2/100 g), Saponification value (182.33±2.670–197.39±1.987 mg KOH/g; 203.68±2.346 mg KOH/g), Acid value (0.33±0.06–0.57±0.03 mg KOH/g; 1.07±0.07 mg KOH/g), Peroxide value (1.13±0.01–1.96±0.006 meq O2/kg; 1.09±0.02 meq O2/kg), Moisture content (0.30±0.005–0.63±0.026%; 0.65±0.015%), specific gravity (0.88±0.15–0.94±0.07 g/ml; 0.91±0.03 g/ml). Taking consideration of all parameters the study concluded that Rupchanda and Fresh soybean oil had superior quality than other samples.

Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2018, 3 (2), 156-161
Identification of certain bioactive compounds with anthelmintic properties in Azadirachta indica and Clerodendrum viscosum
Authors: Munsi Md Nuruzzaman , Ershaduzzaman Md , Akther Sonia , Hassan Md Zakir , Rahman Md Mamunur , Mondal Milon
Published: April 2023

This study was undertaken to detect certain bioactive compounds with anthelmintic properties in Azadirachta indica and Clerodendrum viscosum by using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). From the HPLC analysis A. indica showed peak retention time which was similar to standard phenolic compounds including tannic acid (A. indica retention time 3.270 min, STD retention time 3.271 min) and pyrogallol (A. indica retention time 3.948 min, STD retention time 3.795 min). Benzoic acid (C. Viscosum retention time 6.092 min, STD retention time 6.067 min), tannic acid (C. Viscosum retention time 3.322 min, STD retention time 3.271 min) and quercetin (C. Viscosum retention time 4.967 min, STD retention time 4.222 min) was detected in leaf part of C. Viscosum. Most of these ingredients have well-known anthelmintic roles. Thus, it can be concluded that Azadirachta indica and Clerodendrum viscosum leaves contain bioactive compounds with anthelmintic properties.

Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2018, 3 (2), 170-173
Yield gap of major crops in sadar upazila of Mymensingh district
Authors: Mehedi Shahriar Mursalin , Yeasmin Farhana , Haque Md Enamul , Islam Md Rafiqul
Published: April 2023

The aim of this study was to ascertain yield and yield gap status of major crops. The study was conducted in two villages of sadar upazila under the Mymensingh district. Ninety farmers were selected as sample size following proportionate random sampling technique. The researcher himself personally collected data during mid-March to mid-May 2014. Collected data were compiled, coded, analyzed and interpreted as per objectives of the study. It was found that majority of the respondents were middle-aged having a primary level of education, medium farm size, small family size with low agricultural knowledge but the favorable attitude towards the current agricultural system. Boro rice, Mustard, Bitter gourd, and Black gram are the major crops of the study area. Yields of Boro rice, Mustard, Bitter gourd and black gram in farmers' field were found 5,295 Kg/ha, 703 Kg/ha, 12,654 Kg/ha and 771 Kg/ha with mean yield gap of 704 Kg/ha, 396 Kg/ha, 9,345 Kg/ha and 628 Kg/ha, respectively. Farmers' characteristics like age, farming experience, agricultural training, knowledge about agriculture and attitude towards agricultural practices found negatively related to their yield gap of the major crops.

Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2018, 3 (3), 174-181
Culture strategies, diseases and their mitigations in mono-sex Nile tilapia farming in Jessore sadar region, Bangladesh
Authors: Biswas Chinmoy , Hossain Md Mer Mosharraf , Abdulla-Al-Asif - , Sarker Baadruzzoha , Billah Md Masum , Ali Md Afroj
Published: April 2023

A survey was carried out to investigate culture strategies, disease patterns and mitigations in mono-sex Nile tilapia in Jessore sadar region. Data obtained by questionnaire interview, individual interview, telephonic interview, PRA method, mono-sex Nile tilapia farm survey from four villages. It was observed that 30.769% farmers and farm owner had no training about culture of mono-sex Nile tilapia while 69.230% farmers and farm owner received short term training from different Department of Fisheries, different NGOs. Mono-sex Nile tilapia culture in ponds was basically a three-tier culture system. Pre-stocking management of ponds in the study area comprised dike repairing, aquatic weed control, waste soil removal and undesirable species (predator and trash fish) control. Majority (85%) of the farm owners and farmers depends on ground water and only (15%) depends on surface water. About 95% of farm of farm owners controlled aquatic weeds manually. Removal of predatory and undesired fish from pond used different types of chemicals but most used rotenone (80%). Fertilizer of pond preparation (Organic and inorganic) in the study area but mostly used cases inorganic fertilizers had applied at the rate of urea 114 kg/ha and triple superphosphate 60 kg/ha in 4–5 installments. Stocking density of mono-sex Nile tilapia was 200-380 fry per decimal. It was recorded that 85% of mono-sex Nile tilapia farmers and farm owner applied supplementary such as commercially manufactured feed and 12% are applied of farm made feed. It was observed,they provided heavy fertilizer, high stocking density, over feed provided, provided over dose drugs so ultimated result of disease occured. Parasitic related disease, bacterial diseases, fungal diseases, viral diseases were attacked in mono-sex Nile tilapia. Argulosis and Streptococcus were mostly common disease in this mono-sex Nile tilapia farm.

Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2018, 3 (3), 190-200
Prevalence of different dairy cattle diseases in selected dairy areas and farms of Bangladesh
Authors: Talukder Md Azharul Islam , Rahman Seikh Masudur , Miah Md Abu Haris , Shahjahan Md , Ali Md Yousuf , Alam Md Ashadul , Kabir Md Humayun , Munira Sirazum , Billah Md Mostain , Habib Md Rezwanul
Published: April 2023

The present study was designed to have a comprehensive epidemiological data of the circulating diseases in Pubna cattle in Pubna and sirajgonj districts of Bangladesh. Two sites were selected for the study as the Nucleus Breeding Hard (NBH); which is located in the BLRI-RS, Baghabari, Sahjadpur, Siragjang and the community; consists of three villages of Bera upazila of Pabna district namely Khar-bagan, Hatail-aralia and Char-sabolla. The total cattle population was 576 (506 in the community and 70 in the NBH). The overall weather was hot and humid. A total of 965 clinical cases of cattle of different age and sex were diagnosed during the period from July, 2017 to June, 2018.The descriptive statistics suggested that endo-parasites (15.67%), FMD (27.51%), non-specific diarrhea (7.73%) and post-partum anoestrus (7.78%) are the most prevailing diseases in the community and endo-parasites (21.82%), foot-rot (15.15%), non-specific fever (7.27%), dermatochalasis (5.45%) and conjunctivitis (4.85%) are the most prevailing diseases in the NBH. Population data shows that there was an endemic outbreak of FMD in the community between March to May 2018 where almost 50% cattle were affected by the disease though calf morbidity was low (2.69%) but all the affected calf died. Non-specific diarrhea was more common in older individuals (14% in over 3years old cattle) mostly in cows (14.2%) and occurred in summer (9.84%) and winter (8.81%) may be because of the ignorance of the farmers to supply clean water to their animals. Although, we routinely de-worm our cows in the community and in the NBH round the year we found many cases of parasitic gastro-enteritis in both the locations which suggested that our de-worming practice is not working. Repeated study of the same kind can provide us a large set of data on cattle disease prevailing in the area which may provides valuable insight to design and implement priority based research on specific disease and to take efficient control strategies against that disease.

Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2018, 3 (3), 231-236
Study on the hormonal profile in crossbred dairy cows in relation to repeat breeding at Baghabari milk shed areas, Bangladesh
Authors: Islam Mohammed Sirajul , Ali Md Yousuf , Ershaduzzaman Md , Khatun Rezia , Yousuf Md Abu , Alam Md Ashadul , Rahman Seikh Masudur , Kabir Md Humayun , Akter Most Sumona , Rana Md Masud , Sarker Nathu Ram
Published: April 2023

Repeat breeding (RP) is a one of the most significant problem in dairy cattle because it increased production cost of insemination, treatment, feed, labor and management and also increased calving interval with decreased milk production. This study was conducted at the different Bathan areas of Shahjadpur Upazila under Sirajgonj district. The total of 30 repeat breeder cows was selected randomly to determine their reproductive hormonal profile before and after synchronization at the selected areas and repeat breeder cows were marked by ear tag and collected breeding history of each individual cow. All experimental RP were synchronized by the administration of GnRH (day- 0), PGF2α (day-7) and Artificial Insemination (AI) with GnRH (day-9). Blood samples were collected before and after synchronization during standing heat period of estrous cycle of each cow. The total experiment was done and analyzed in the laboratory by using endocrine detection kits (Mono LelacR USA). This present study revealed that the level of luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), progesterone (P4) were significantly differed between repeat breeder cows and synchronized repeat breeder cows. These findings clearly indicated that reproductive hormonal aberrations might be one of the major causes of repeat breeding in Baghabari milk shed areas.

Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2018, 3 (3), 237-240
Evaluación antropométrica, de hábitos alimentarios y actividad física de adolescentes escolarizados en Bogotá, Colombia
Authors: Ibáñez Pinilla Edgar Antonio , Rodríguez Escobar Gilma , Garzón Rodríguez Jacqueline , Quintero Arguello María Constanza , Amaya Riveros Luz Marcela
Published: April 2023

Objetivo: Identificar el estado nutricional de los adolescentes escolarizados, el consumo de alimentos en el colegio y su nivel de actividad física de estudiantes de 13 a 18 años de la Fundación Educacional Ana Restrepo del Corral (FEARC) de Bogotá durante el año 2019-2020. Materiales y Métodos: El tipo de estudio fue de corte transversal en una población de estudiantes de 13 a 18 años de la Fundación Educacional Ana Restrepo del Corral (FEARC) de Bogotá durante el año 2019-2020. La muestra fue no probabilística por conveniencia de 110 estudiantes. Resultados: El sobrepeso, el riesgo de delgadez y la obesidad; entre sobrepeso y obesidad se encontró en un 28,9%(n=44). Las actividades físicas más frecuentes que se realizaron ≥3 veces por semana fueron caminar/correr, jugar futbol y saltar en más del 30%. Los alimentos más comunes consumidos fueron los azúcares procesados, los productos derivados de cereales en más del 20%. Conclusión: El exceso de peso fue más elevado que la encontrada en el país, se observó que los hombres realizan más actividad física que las mujeres, resultados congruentes en encuestas nacionales e internacionales. Los alimentos consumidos posiblemente no están siendo ingeridos con la frecuencia recomendada, lo que podría repercutir en el rendimiento escolar y salud de estos.
A influência da suplementação de vitamina D no tratamento da síndrome metabólica: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Souza Jacivania Ribeiro , Brandão Najara Amaral , Souza Lana Mércia Santiago de , Coutinho-Lima Claubert Radamés O. , Almeida Vera Ferreira de , Silva Luciana Ferreira da , Santos Érica , Araujo Edilene Maria Queiroz
Published: April 2023

Introdução: A hipovitaminose D e a Síndrome Metabólica (SM) são condições que possuem alta prevalência epidemiológica e vários fatores de risco em comum. Apesar dos mecanismos envolvidos nessa associação não serem muito bem esclarecidos, a deficiência de vitamina D tem sido sugerida como fator etiológico no desenvolvimento da resistência à insulina, que é o principal fator envolvido na fisiopatologia da SM. Objetivo: investigar se há eficácia da suplementação de vitamina D na remissão da Síndrome Metabólica. Material e Métodos: revisão sistemática de ensaios clínicos randomizados e de coorte, publicados entre 2016 a 2021, no PuBmed, Lilacs/Medline, conforme as recomendações do PRISMA. Aplicou-se o sistema GRADE para avaliação da qualidade e evidência científicas. Critérios de inclusão, de acordo com a pergunta PICOD (População; Intervenção; Comparador; Output/resultado; Desenho de estudo): adolescentes e adultos com síndrome metabólica, ambos os sexos, em uso de suplementação de Vitamina D; estudos com grupo controle e desfecho de remissão da síndrome metabólica. Resultados: dos 713 artigos identificados, apenas 4 foram analisados, de acordo com os critérios mencionados. Desses, apenas 1 apresentou remissão da SM, pela suplementação da vitamina D, devido a diminuição da pressão arterial sistólica e/ou diastólica, dos níveis glicêmicos e da concentração de triglicerídeos. Conclusão: os resultados encontrados neste estudo ainda são contraditórios e não permitem afirmar a efetividade da suplementação de vitamina D na remissão da síndrome metabólica e que outros fatores, como idade e estilo de vida, podem ser determinantes na ação da vitamina D.
Anemia em felinos – Uma revisão de literatura
Authors: Santos Ana Paula Paim dos , Crippa Liziane Bertotti , Duda Naila Cristina Blatt , Lima Diane Alves de
Published: April 2023

A população de animais domésticos tem um constante crescimento, em destaque encontra-se a população de gatos, que teve um crescimento maior do que a de cães, no Brasil, em 2021. Isso se deve as mudanças ocorridas na forma de vida humana nos últimos anos. A preocupação com a saúde dos felinos tem ganhado atenção devido à proximidade com os humanos. Dentre as diversas condições que acometem felinos, destaca-se a anemia, caracterizada por ser uma incapacidade de distribuição de oxigênio aos tecidos do corpo devido à redução na quantidade de eritrócitos circulantes ou pela redução da concentração de hemoglobina celular. A identificação e classificação dos quadros de anemia é essencial para a identificação da causa base e estipular o tratamento adequado. A anemia é identificada com base no hemograma, através da análise do hematócrito abaixo do valor de referência para a espécie. A classificação da anemia se dá através da análise dos índices hematimétricos (VCM e CHCM) e da resposta da medula óssea (presença de anisocitose, policromasia e contagem de reticulócitos), além disso, outros exames complementares podem ser associados ao hemograma para identificação da causa primária da anemia, como os de bioquímica sérica. O presente artigo tem como objetivo apresentar as principais características acerca da anemia, apresentar as formas de classificação com base nos índices hematimétricos e resposta da medula óssea, ainda, apresentar os principais exames bioquímicos avaliados em conjunto com os quadros de anemia, também, trazer as principais particularidades encontradas na espécie felina que a torna diferente das demais espécies
Phenolic compounds, methylxanthines, and preference drivers of dark chocolate made with hybrid cocoa beans
Authors: Martins Lucimara Miranda , Santana Ligia Regina Radomille de , Maciel Leonardo Fonseca , Soares Sergio Eduardo , Ferreira Adriana Cristina Reis , Biasoto Aline Camarão Telles , Bispo Eliete da Silva
Published: April 2023

The distinct properties of cocoa beans may be due to their different geographical and genetic origins which lead to chocolates with different characteristics. This study aimed to evaluate dark chocolate samples made with hybrid cocoa cultivated in the Bahia State, Brazil, regarding the composition of bioactive compounds (spectrophotometry, High Performance Liquid Chromatography) and the sensory characteristics (Quantitative Descriptive Analysis-QDA®), and acceptance test). External preference mapping was conducted by first using principal components analysis (PCA) on the QDA data, and then relating consumer preference (overall liking) to this PCA space by regression analysis. Significant differences among the cocoa varieties were found. Chocolate samples that showed lower acceptability also presented higher content of theobromine, caffeine, anthocyanins, and gallic acid which conferred greater intensities of bitterness, astringency, and intense cocoa flavor. Lower levels of methylxanthines, monomeric phenolic compounds, and anthocyanins allowed the highlight of fruity, sweet and caramelized notes, which contributed to greater acceptance of the chocolate samples. Therefore, these characteristics can be recognized as consumer preference drivers (negative and positive, respectively) for the high cocoa chocolates. It seems that higher values of ephicatechin and catechin had no negative contribution to the flavor of the chocolate samples. The findings of this study can be used in agriculture and in the cocoa/chocolate industry, suggesting the potential and applicability of promising hybrid cocoa, with important characteristics, representing a genetic material of great quality, that may be classified as fine flavor cocoa, associating greater value to the product, and contributing to meet consumer needs.
Metodologia Scrum: Uma aliada na implementação da LGPD
Authors: Melo Filho Djunio Rosa de , Pereira José Vitor de Aguiar , Queiroga Thiago Abreu Campelo , Carr Caroline Nunes
Published: April 2023

A evolução da internet tem gerado uma demanda crescente por regulamentação a fim de proteger os direitos dos usuários e o mundo físico. No Brasil, o Marco Civil da Internet e a Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) estabelecem normas e garantem para assegurar liberdade, privacidade e responsabilidade na utilização da rede. Este artigo examina como a Metodologia Scrum, um método ágil de gerenciamento de projetos, pode ser uma solução eficiente para implementação e conscientização da LGPD nas organizações. A pesquisa bibliográfica usada como base para este artigo engloba conceitos de engenharia de software, métodos e processos de gestão de projetos, destacando a versatilidade e eficiência do Scrum na solução de problemas complexos e adaptação às mudanças constantes. A adoção do Scrum pode auxiliar as organizações na implantação da LGPD, proporcionando maior agilidade e adaptabilidade às exigências legais. O presente artigo aborda a importância das regulamentações, como o Marco Civil da Internet e a LGPD, para garantir os direitos dos usuários e a proteção do mundo físico. Além disso, propõe a Metodologia Scrum como uma abordagem eficiente e versátil para a implantação e promoção da conscientização sobre a LGPD nas organizações, baseando-se em uma pesquisa bibliográfica que envolve conceitos de engenharia de software e gestão de projetos.
Uso da ferramenta SBAR na transição de cuidado entre a equipe de saúde
Authors: Cardoso Lorena dos Santos , Knihs Neide da Silva , Nascimento Keyla Cristiane do , Guimarães Aline Lima Pestana , Silva Ariadne Matzembacher da , Miranda Gisele Martins
Published: April 2023

Objetivo: mapear recomendações de cuidado da ferramenta SBAR na passagem de plantão pela equipe de saúde em unidades de internação para subsidiar a segurança de pacientes adultos na transição do cuidado. Método: trata-se de uma scoping review, realizada em seis bases de dados, incluindo publicações entre janeiro de 2017 a janeiro de 2022. Com base nas recomendações de Preferred Reporting Itens for Systematic Reviews and MEta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). Resultados: Dos 17 estudos identificados, 35,3% foi publicado em 2020, na base de dados CINAHL (29,4%). O país que se destacou em número de publicações foi o Estados Unidos com 41,20%. Quanto às recomendações para a elaboração de instrumentos de passagem de plantão, identificou-se que deve ser claro, simples e sequencial. Sugere-se o uso de cinco domínios: identidade do paciente, situação atual, histórico clínico, revisão do estado do sistema e recomendações. No que se refere à equipe, o enfoque é no preparo do ambiente, capacitações para o uso da padronização e minimização de ruídos na comunicação. Conclusão e implicações para a prática: O estudo mostra recomendações importantes capazes de subsidiar a passagem de plantão e minimizar risco de eventos adversos, com o intuito de fortalecer a segurança do paciente.
Avaliação do conhecimento sobre diabetes gestacional entre médicos e enfermeiros em serviços de atenção primária de saúde de Cascavel-PR
Authors: Valmorbida Natalia Inocencio , Takahashi Winny Hirome
Published: April 2023

O Diabetes Melittus Gestacional (DMG) é um problema metabólico muito comum na gestação. Considerando que gestações complicadas pelo diabetes apresentam risco aumentado de resultados perinatais desfavoráveis, bem como o desafio brasileiro para a redução do componente neonatal da mortalidade infantil, fica demonstrada a necessidade de um rastreamento correto e precoce dessa patologia. O ginecologista obstetra, o médico clínico geral e os enfermeiros que cuidam das gestantes nos serviços de atenção primária são agentes essenciais para esse fim, e precisam estar familiarizados aos protocolos atuais. O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o conhecimento dos médicos e enfermeiros nos Serviços de Atenção Primária na cidade de Cascavel-PR sobre o rastreamento de Diabetes Gestacional de acordo com os novos protocolos, visto que a diabetes gestacional é uma doença com alta prevalência e muitas vezes subdiagnosticada. O estudo possui caráter descritivo, exploratório com abordagem quantitativa realizado mediante aplicação e análise de questionário estruturado e previamente validado. Ficou demonstrado que os médicos e enfermeiros que atuam na Atenção Primária de Cascavel-PR possuem um índice de acerto relativamente bom às questões aplicadas acerca do diagnóstico de diabetes gestacional. Contudo, de modo ideal, seria satisfatório uma taxa de acerto superior, garantindo que toda gestante tivesse um diagnóstico correto e preciso o mais precoce possível.
Encantar a formação nos cenários de práticas: dimensionamento de vagas de estágios curriculares na Secretaria de Saúde do estado de Mato Grosso
Authors: Nascimento Elisabet Pereira Lelo , Pereira Lelo Nascimento Elisabet , Olivé Aline Nogueira , Valle Maria Luiza Fonseca do , Carmona Silvia Aparecida Maria Lutaif Dolci , Barthmann Vânia Maria Corrêa , Tomaz Silvia Aparecida
Published: April 2023

Este artigo tem a finalidade de descrever o processo de construção coletiva da metodologia de dimensionamento de vagas de estágios curriculares conduzido pela Escola de Saúde Pública para os cenários de práticas dos serviços de saúde da Secretaria de Estado de Saúde de Mato Grosso à luz da diversidade de conhecimento, da importância da complementaridade da formação e das práticas dos serviços de saúde. Trata-se de relato de experiência ocorrida com a participação das autoras, dos gestores e dos trabalhadores entre outubro de 2021 e setembro de 2022, por intermédio de oficinas virtuais de trabalho envolvendo 176 participantes com o objetivo de elaborar e validar a metodologia. Selecionaram-se indicadores e parâmetros que representassem o diagnóstico dos serviços de assistência direta ou indireta, constituídos por hospitais, áreas desconcentradas, superintendências e escritórios regionais. As variáveis utilizadas para elaboração das fórmulas de cálculos foram o número de leitos, a taxa de ocupação hospitalar e o número de trabalhadores de cada serviço. A elaboração dessa ferramenta possibilitou evidenciar a criatividade, a criticidade, a pluralidade de conhecimento, a construção coletiva a partir dos saberes empíricos e científicos, resultando em um método singular e inovador para o Sistema Único de Saúde de Mato Grosso. Considerando a escassez de produções nacionais e internacionais e o ineditismo do método desenvolvido, ambiciona-se que o relato desta experiência produza inquietações e interesse de novas publicações, permitindo ampliação e qualificação da temática abordada para o fortalecimento das Políticas Públicas de Ensino Serviço.
Alterações ambientais e malária na região amazônica brasileira
Authors: Anjos Maria Heloisa Barbosa dos , Silva Valkíria de Sousa
Published: April 2023

Objetivo: Conhecer quais e como as alterações ambientais interferem no controle e tratamento da malária no Brasil. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, de artigos em português nas bases de dados Periódicos da BVS, Scielo e Arca Fiocruz. Resultados: Foram encontrados 115 artigos que, após aplicação dos filtros, critérios de exclusão, leitura dos títulos e resumo, restaram 3 para análise e discussão. Discussão: as interferências humanas no meio ambiente contribuem para a alteração do meio e a criação de condições que propiciam o aumento do número de casos de malária na Região Amazônica, onde se destacam as atividades de mineração com destaque para os pequenos garimpos, o desmatamento, a instalação de usinas hidrelétrica e grandes migrações populacionais. Tais condições contribuem para a formação de meios favoráveis à proliferação e disseminação de mosquitos vetores da malária, tornando o controle da mesma um desafio para os serviços de saúde, uma vez que as ações precisam também ter um olhar para a saúde ambiental. Conclusão: Os resultados confirmam a existência da associação das interferências humanas no meio ambiente e sua relação com o aumento de casos de malária no Brasil, em especial na região Amazônica. Entre as interferências prevalentes, destacaram-se o desmatamento, a mineração (garimpo), a instalação de hidrelétricas e as grandes migrações populacionais.
Complexity of dental management of a pediatric patient with lamellar ichthyosis: case report
Authors: Rodrigues Gabriella Fernandes , Losso André Ramos , Moraes Rafael dos Reis , Duarte Maysa Lannes , Macedo Ricart Gil , Castro Glória Fernanda Barbosa de Araújo
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this case report is to describe the complexity of dental management of a pediatric patient with lamellar ichthyosis. A 9-year-old male patient was referred by the pediatrician to the special needs’ clinic with a major complaint of "tooth in the roof of the mouth", according to the person in charge. The patient's mother reported that he was diagnosed with lamellar ichthyosis at birth and regularly followed up with a medical team, including a cardiologist, due to the presence of mild pulmonary valve stenosis. The physical examination revealed presence of skin peeling, everted lip, mouth breathing, cognitive deficit, and speech delay. The intraoral clinical examination showed mixed dentition, absence of caries lesions and presence of supernumerary teeth on the palate, between teeth 11 and 21, which was confirmed by radiographic examination. Although he was cleared by the pediatrician and cardiologist for the procedure under general anesthesia, this procedure in the hospital setting was interrupted at the last minute and contraindicated by the anesthesiologist, as it would be a high risky due to the patient's airway conditions. Thus, one month later, the patient's surgery was performed under local anesthesia on an outpatient basis under sedation and protective stabilization. The patient remains on follow-up and receiving preventive treatment. Thus, it is fundamental that there is a multidisciplinary approach of these patients to prevent possible complications resulting from dental procedures. In addition, regular dental monitoring is essential to avoid subjecting the patient to invasive procedures.
Impactos das intervenções educativas nutricionais na qualidade de vida de pacientes com diabetes mellitus tipo 2: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Reis Alan Santos , Azevedo Maria Regina Domingues de , Azevedo Larissa Goes , Nogueira Jamila Nery , Oliveira Halley Ferraro
Published: April 2023

Introdução: O diabetes mellitus é um problema de saúde pública, com 537 milhões de pessoas entre 20-79 anos afetadas. A complexidade da patologia, a dificuldade de gerenciamento, e seu impacto econômico, torna importante a busca por intervenções de baixo custo. Intervenções educativas nutricionais são ações que melhoram a adesão ao tratamento não farmacológico, podendo melhorar resultados clínicos e reduzir gastos associados. Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar os principais impactos das intervenções educativas nutricionais na melhora da qualidade de vida dos pacientes com diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (DM2). Metodologia: Foi realizada uma revisão sistemática com base no levantamento de estudos nas bases de dados National Library of Medicine (PubMed), Web of Science, Scopus e Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), no período de 2017 a 2022. Seis estudos preencheram os critérios de inclusão. Resultados: Efeito significativo na qualidade de vida foi observado nas intervenções que realizaram educação nutricional, de modo individual, com suporte e verificações regulares, nas realizadas com grupos focais de acompanhamento, e nas combinadas com exercícios físicos. Os achados parecem indicar impacto relevante sobre componentes da saúde em geral como capacidade funcional, saúde física e mental, bem como melhora do conhecimento, perda de peso, diminuição da circunferência da cintura/quadril e da hemoglobina glicada (HbA1c). Conclusão: O estudo mostrou que intervenções nutricionais podem melhorar a qualidade de vida de portadores de DM2, tendo impactos clínicos, cognitivos e laboratoriais, embora outros estudos sejam recomendados.
Strontium-containing nanostructured hydroxyapatite microspheres for bone regeneration
Authors: Ribeiro Iorrana Índira dos Anjos , Barbosa Junior Aryon de Almeida , Rossi Alexandre Malta , Almeida Renata dos Santos , Miguel Fúlvio Borges , Rosa Fabiana Paim
Published: April 2023

The aim of this study was to analyze the biological behavior and osteogenic potential of nanostructured hydroxyapatite microspheres substituted with strontium (nHASr). Therefore, twenty adult male Wistar rats were randomly distributed into two groups: GnHASr – critical bone defect filled with nHASr microspheres; e CG (control group) – critical bone defect without implantation of biomaterial; evaluated at the biological points of 30 and 60 days. The collected specimens were processed and stained with hematoxylin-eosin (HE) and Masson-Goldner trichrome (TG) and examined by light microscopy. Posteriorly, they were analyzed histomorphometrically to measure the percentage of neoformed osteoid matrix (%OM). In both groups studied, at all biological points, deposition of reparative osteoid matrix (OM) was observed near the bone edges; discrete chronic inflammatory response; connective tissue formation and neovascularization in the residual area of the defect. In the GnHASr, in the two evaluated periods, the deposition of OM was also noticed, both around and inside the microspheres. At 60 days, an area of 7.54% of OM deposition in relation to the total defect area was evidenced in the GnHASr, while in the CG this value was 6.80%. It is concluded that the nHASr microspheres evaluated were biocompatible, biodegradable, bioresorbable, bioactive and osteoconductive. In both groups, the formation of neomineralized tissue occurred in a limited way, which indicates that the concentration of metal used in the replacement did not favor greater osteogenic potential for the biomaterial. The evaluated biomaterial it's adequate for use as a filling material.
Cautelas de enfermagem no resguardo da lesão da retinopatia associada a diabetes - Abordagem teórica
Authors: Paes Elenice de Oliveira da , Hora Aline Barreto , Teles Weber de Santana , Silva Max Cruz da , Barros Ângela Maria Melo Sá , Santos Junior Paulo Celso Curvelo , Rodrigues Silvia Maria da Silva Sant'ana , Torres Ruth Cristini , Calasans Taíssa Alice Soledade , Azevedo Marcel Vinícius Cunha
Published: April 2023

O presente estudo teve como objetivo investigar e compreender a importância do enfermeiro na prevenção da retinopatia diabética, a fim de incentivar mais estudos acerca dessa temática. Para tanto, os materiais e métodos utilizados foram baseados numa abordagem teórica adotando como parâmetros fontes secundárias sobre a temática como a LILACS (Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde), SciELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online) e BDENF (Base de Dados de Enfermagem). O estilo de vida do paciente diabético, incluindo fatores como sedentarismo, alimentação e até mesmo a maneira que ele controla os seus níveis glicêmicos através do tratamento, influenciam nas complicações advindas do DM. O profissional de enfermagem é de fundamental importância nos cuidados e na assistência, durante a consulta de enfermagem, realizando o acolhimento, coleta de dados e anamnese, exame físico, testes, além da educação em saúde. O tratamento das pessoas com diabetes deve incluir ações que promovem mudança no estilo de vida, tanto dos pacientes quanto dos familiares, que necessitam muitas vezes orientações que os norteiam acerca da realidade mediante a doença. Ações de prevenção aos hábitos que são modificáveis, são fundamentais para um bom controle da enfermidade e prevenção da retinopatia.
Spin-Off Empresarial: Uma alternativa de diversidade e alcance no mercado de beleza e estética
Authors: Correia Rafael Vinicius Silva , Silva Roberto Sousa da , Nanni Henrique Cesar , Melicio Rose Kelly I. S. da C.
Published: April 2023

Spin-Off vem da palavra inglesa que quer dizer derivação, aplicada no âmbito empresarial, diversos estudos apresentam que a utilização da Spin-Off como essencial à cultura de inovação. O propósito desta pesquisa é estudar a Spin-Off, entendendo os aspectos relacionados as estratégias dos gestores. Para tanto, será levantado pesquisas bibliográficas e artigos. Assim como, um estudo de caso na empresa no setor de Esmalteria com intuito de verificar o processo da adaptação do modelo de negócio consolidado para Spin-Off alavancando assim a marca da empresa. O resultado encontrado foi a estratégia de aproveitar a nova oportunidade na ampliação da segmentação, que consequentemente os levaram para novos desafios, lucratividade estável e além do que uma empresa orientada a inovação.
Adsorção de poluentes em águas residuárias utilizando biocarvão: revisão sistemática
Authors: Oliveira Andriele Rodrigues de , Barbosa Taísa Andrade , Mendonça Luciana Coêlho
Published: April 2023

A adsorção tem sido utilizada no tratamento de efluentes para a remoção de poluentes visto que apresenta baixo custo, necessita de pouco espaço e é simples de operar. Ao utilizar biocarvão como material adsorvente, o processo se torna mais sustentável por possibilitar a reciclagem de resíduos orgânicos (pirólise). Este estudo objetivou investigar publicações acerca da utilização de biocarvão como adsorvente em águas residuárias, a fim de verificar sua eficiência, parâmetros de aplicação e lacunas de pesquisa. Uma análise quantitativa foi realizada de forma atemporal, com a categorização dos artigos segundo o tipo do poluente, ano e local de realização do experimento. Qualitativamente, analisou-se características como pH, temperatura da adsorção, temperatura de pirólise, matéria-prima e ativação do biocarvão, cinética e isotermas de adsorção, eficiência de remoção e capacidade de adsorção. Observou-se que os estudos ainda são recentes, realizados em pequena escala e as pesquisas mostraram grande preocupação com a remoção de micropoluentes emergentes. A temperatura de pirólise mais utilizada estava entre 400°C e 800°C e a adsorção aumentou com o aumento da temperatura do processo em até 45° C. As matérias-primas utilizadas para produção do biocarvão se mostraram diversificadas e, geralmente, os estudos utilizaram matérias-primas disponíveis na região do estudo. Além disso, o biocarvão apresentou maiores eficiências quando ativado. O modelo cinético de pseudo segunda-ordem e a isoterma de Langmuir foram as que melhor se ajustaram à maioria dos experimentos. Finalmente, identificou-se lacunas relacionadas aos aspectos econômicos, processos de regeneração e descarte do biocarvão, e eficácia com efluentes não sintéticos.