bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Discrete-Choice-Experimente zur Ermittlung der Präferenzen für Umverteilung
Authors: Pfarr Christian , Ulrich Volker
Published: April 2016

As in most industrialized countries, the inequality regarding the distribution of household incomes in Germany has steadily increased. By collecting taxes and granting monetary transfers, the government tries to affect the personal distribution of incomes. Whereas the supply of redistribution is relatively easy to determine, it is rather difficult to identify the determinants of the citizens′ demand for redistribution. Most of the literature concerning the individuals′ preferences for redistribution relies on survey based analysis. A shortcoming of these studies is the failure of imposing a budget constraint. Discrete-Choice-Experiments (DCE) solve this problem by forcing individuals to take the consequences of their decisions with respect to their own income into account. This study aims at developing a theory based approach to elicit individuals′ preferences for redistribution using DCEs. For the specific case of Germany, we show how to design and implement such a DCE. In particular, we discuss how the price attribute in a DCE should be specified and which levels adequately define the price an individual is willing to pay for redistribution. We are able to demonstrate that even for a highly complex topic such as redistribution a correctly applied DCE can provide authoritative results. This allows deriving policy implications on how to design redistributive policies which are in line with citizens’ preferences.
Encephalopathy During H1N1 Influenza a Virus Infection / Encefalopatija Kod Infekcije Virusom Influence A Podtip H1N1
Authors: Nesic Ljiljana , Popovska-Jovicic Biljana , Rakovic Ivana , Petrovic Sara , Todorovic Dusan , Mijailovic Zeljko
Published: April 2016

Influenza virus type A is known for its capacity to transform its antigenic structure and create new viral subtypes. The clinical picture varies from non-febrile, mild upper respiratory tract infection to severe or fatal pneumonia. Neurological complications include encephalitis, encephalopathy, Reye’s syndrome and other neurological diseases. Patients with encephalopathy exhibit a disturbed state of consciousness lasting more than 24 hours, and patients with encephalitis exhibit high temperature, focal neurological signs and pathological CSF results in addition to disturbed state of consciousness.

A 54-year old, previously healthy male farmer was hospitalized at the Clinic for Infectious Diseases of the Clinical Centre Kragujevac on the fifth day of disease. In addition to general symptoms of the disease, the clinical picture was dominated by a disturbed state of consciousness (Glasgow Coma Scale score <8). The aetiological agent was an H1N1 influenza A virus, which was isolated from nasopharyngeal secretions. No other causes of infection were demonstrated from both serum and cerebrospinal fluid specimens. Interstitial pneumonia was detected by radiographic examination of the chest. There were also some changes present in the EEG. The patient was cured without consequences.

Because our country is in a whirlwind of pandemic H1N1 virus activity, we should think of all the possible complications that this virus can produce regardless of the epidemiological data and the clinical picture.
Effects of filtering data on testing asymmetry in threshold autoregressive models
Authors: Li Jing
Published: April 2016

Empirical macroeconomic research on business cycle typically filters economic time series in order to obtain cyclical components. This paper examines the effects of filtering data on the test for a linear autoregression against a threshold autoregression. Monte Carlo simulation shows that (1) filtering data in general reduces the power of the test, (2) the power is sensitive to the choice of filters and the specification of the trend and cyclical components, (3) regime-varying variance of the error term can affect the rejection frequency. Empirical evidences for cyclical asymmetry are provided for the quarterly US real GNP.
North European Export Industry and the Shadows of Sulphur Directive
Authors: Hämäläinen Esa , Hilmola Olli-Pekka , Tolli Andres
Published: April 2016

EU Directive of MARPOL Annex VI and its economic impact on the Nordic paper industry is theme of this research work. Empirical data for analysis purposes was gained from a large Nordic paper mill that exports bulk products mainly to Europe (70 % of its volume). The study shows that in the end the industry’s location still has an economical effect, and that the location has a distinct impact on competition through rising transportation costs. Environmental regulation continues and fosters long-term upwards trajectory of transportation cost, which has been experienced by the paper mill earlier during years 2001-2009. Sulphur regulation change to cleaner grades of maritime diesel did not turn as heavy cost increase in the 2015, however, possibility to gain cost benefits in rapidly deteriorating oil markets were not reached either. Therefore, in depressed industrial product markets, like paper industry, implications were such that margins of export industry remained low.
Daily Life Physical Activity Modulates the Effects of an Exercise Program on Lower-Extremity Physical Function in Japanese Older Adults
Authors: Jindo Takashi , Kitano Naruki , Tsunoda Kenji , Kusuda Mikiko , Hotta Kazushi , Okura Tomohiro
Published: April 2016

Background and Purpose:

Decreasing daily life physical activity (PA) outside an exercise program might hinder the benefit of that program on lower-extremity physical function (LEPF) in older adults. The purpose of this study was to investigate how daily life PA modulates the effects of an exercise program on LEPF.

Methods:

The participants were 46 community-dwelling older adults (mean age, 70.1 ± 3.5 years) in Kasama City, a rural area in Japan. All participated in a fall-prevention program called square-stepping exercise once a week for 11 weeks. We evaluated their daily life PA outside the exercise program with pedometers and calculated the average daily step counts during the early and late periods of the program. We divided participants into 2 groups on the basis of whether or not they decreased PA by more than 1000 steps per day between the early and late periods. To ascertain the LEPF benefits induced by participating in the exercise program, we measured 5 physical performance tests before and after the intervention: 1-leg stand, 5-time sit-to-stand, Timed Up and Go (TUG), habitual walking speed, and choice-stepping reaction time (CSRT). We used a 2-way analysis of variance to confirm the interaction between the 2 groups and the time effect before and after the intervention.

Results:

During the exercise program, 8 participants decreased their daily life PA (early period, 6971 ± 2771; late period, 5175 ± 2132) and 38 participants maintained PA (early period, 6326 ± 2477; late period, 6628 ± 2636). Both groups significantly improved their performance in TUG and CSRT at the posttest compared with the baseline. A significant group-by-time interaction on the walking speed (P = .038) was observed: participants who maintained PA improved their performance more than those who decreased their PA.

Discussion:

Square-stepping exercise requires and strengthens dynamic balance and agility, which contributed to the improved time effects that occurred in TUG and CSRT. On the contrary, because PA is positively associated with walking speed, maintaining daily life PA outside an exercise program may have a stronger influence on walking speed. To enhance the effectiveness of an exercise program for young-old adults, researchers and instructors should try to maintain the participant's daily life PA outside the program.

Conclusion:

Regardless of decreasing or maintaining daily life PA, the square-stepping exercise program could improve aspects of LEPF that require complex physical performance. However, a greater effect can be expected when participants maintain their daily life PA outside the exercise program.
Use of B-Mode Ultrasound as a Body Fat Estimate in Collegiate Football Players
Authors: Hyde Parker N. , Kendall Kristina L. , Fairman Ciaran M. , Coker Nicholas A. , Yarbrough Mary E. , Rossi Steve J.
Published: April 2016

Hyde, PN, Kendall, KL, Fairman, CM, Coker, NA, Yarbrough, ME, and Rossi, SJ. Utilization of B-mode ultrasound as a body fat estimate in collegiate football players. J Strength Cond Res 30(12): 3525–3530, 2016—The purpose of the present study was to validate a 7-site ultrasound imaging protocol to predict the percent body fat (%BF) in a division I football team. Body composition was estimated by ultrasound, 7-site skinfolds, and the 3-compartment-water (3C-W) model of Siri, using bioimpedance spectroscopy to estimate the total body water and air displacement plethysmography (using BODPOD) to determine the body density. Pearson's product-moment correlation analyses were run to determine correlations between ΣUltrasound and the criterion 3C-W, and between the ΣSkinfold and ΣUltrasound. Strong positive correlations were observed between ΣSkinfold and ΣUltrasound (r = 0.984; p < 0.001). Furthermore, a strong positive correlation was observed between ΣUltrasound and %BF from 3C-W (r = 0.878; p < 0.001). Based on the significant correlation analysis, a linear regression equation was developed to predict the %BF from ΣUltrasound, using %BF from the 3C-W model as the dependent variable: %BF = 6.194 + (0.096 × ΣUltrasound); standard error of the estimate (SEE) = 2.97%. Cross-validation analyses were performed using an independent sample of 29 players. The mean observed %BF from the 3C-W model and the mean predicted %BF were 18.32 ± 6.26% and 18.78 ± 6.22%, respectively. The constant error, SEE, and validity coefficient (r) were 0.87%, 2.64%, and 0.91%, respectively. The total error was 2.87%. The positive relationship between ultrasound measurements and the 3C-W model suggests that ultrasound imaging may be a practical alternative to predicting %BF in division I football players.
Asociación de polimorfismos genéticos de las razas Cebú y Romosinuano con el desarrollo muscular y peso vivo final
Authors: Camacho Quiroga Ricardo
Published: April 2016

Se desarrolló un estudio en el municipio de Montería (Córdoba, Colombia) para determinar el efecto que posee el polimorfismo de nucleótido simple del gen MYF-5 del BTA5 sobre el peso vivo al sacrificio de una población de 57 animales de la raza Cebú Brahman y la raza criolla colombiana Romosinuano. Por medio de esta prueba se identificó que la variante alélica homocigota 11 no se encontraba segregada dentro de la población, siendo sólo identificados los alelos homocigotos 22 y el respectivo heterocigoto 12. Debido a que el peso vivo promedio al cual llegan los animales en Colombia a sacrificio es de 430Kg, este grupo fue dividido en superiores e inferiores a dicho promedio. Los datos obtenidos fueron analizados a través de un modelo de regresión logística para variables binomiales. Los resultados demostraron que el alelo con mejor comportamiento fue el homocigoto en la raza romosinuano seguido del mismo alelo en la raza cebú, lo que demuestra que existe una asociación directa del polimorfismo homocigótico con una mejor respuesta sobre el peso vivo final al sacrificio del los animales. Por otra parte, se observó cómo las dos variables tienen un efecto sobre el peso al sacrificio, explicando su variación en un 70% aproximadamente.
ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF CARAWAY ESSENTIAL OIL AGAINST STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS ISOLATED FROM PATIENTS WITH FURUNCULOSIS
Authors: Kwiatkowski PaweÅ , Pruss Agata , Dzięcioł MaÅgorzata , Giedrys-Kalemba Stefania , Masiuk Helena , Jursa-Kulesza Joanna , Wojciechowska-Koszko Iwona
Published: April 2016

Furunculosis is a common skin disease caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Infection is characterized by a deep inflammation of the hair follicle. It leads to abscess formation with accumulation of pus and necrotic tissue. Treatment with antibiotics is often ineffective and patients often suffer from recurrent episodes. The aim of the study was to determine the antibacterial activity of caraway essential oil (CEO) against S. aureus isolated from patients with furunculosis. S. aureus strains were characterized by a different virulence factors and resistance to antibiotics. Effect of CEO was evaluated against 15 strains of S. aureus isolated from patients and against 3 control strains. The susceptibility to antibiotics was determined using Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method. The presence of genes encoding virulence factors was determined with PCR method. The presence of slime was examined with Congo red method. The composition of the CEO was evaluated by gas chromatography method with mass selective detector. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of CEO was determined by serial dilutions in tryptic soy broth containing 10% NaCl. Analysis of the oil composition showed that the predominant component was cuminaldehyde (46.7%). CEO showed inhibition activity against control strains and patients strains. The MIC values of essential oil ranged from 10 to 12 µL/mL and from 7 to 67 µL/mL, respectively. Lack of correlation between the antibiotic resistance of the bacterial strains, presence of genes, presence of slime and their sensitivity to essential oil was found. CEO can be used as alternative antibacterial agent in supportive treatment patients with furunculosis.
Changing Societal and Lifestyle Factors and Breastfeeding Patterns Over Time
Authors: Logan Chad , Zittel Tatjana , Striebel Stefanie , Reister Frank , Brenner Hermann , Rothenbacher Dietrich , Genuneit Jon
Published: April 2016

BACKGROUND:

Breastfeeding is an important determinant of early infant immune function and potentially future health. Although numerous studies have reported rising breastfeeding initiation rates and duration, few longitudinally investigated the impact of shifting societal and lifestyle factors on breastfeeding patterns in developed nations.

METHODS:

The Ulm Birth Cohort Study (UBCS) and Ulm SPATZ Health Study (SPATZ) cohorts consist of newborns and their mothers recruited, respectively, from 2000 to 2001 and 2012 to 2013 at the University Medical Center Ulm, Germany. Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate crude and mutually adjusted hazard ratios for study effect (time trend) and individual risk factors on noninitiation and duration of predominant and total breastfeeding.

RESULTS:

Compared with UBCS mothers, SPATZ mothers had lower cessation rates of both predominant breastfeeding by 4 months and total breastfeeding by 6 months: hazard ratio (95% confidence interval) 0.79 (0.67–0.93) and 0.71 (0.60–0.82), respectively. However, this crude time trend was limited to mothers with higher educational achievement. Similar time trend effects were observed among less educated mothers only after adjustment for early cessation risk factors. Mutually adjusted hazard ratios for individual risk factors were similar in both studies: low education, high BMI, smoking within 6 weeks of delivery, and cesarean delivery were associated with early breastfeeding cessation beginning at 6 weeks. In addition, actively abstaining from drinking alcohol was associated with lower rates of early cessation.

CONCLUSIONS:

Our results suggest widening socioeconomic disparity in breastfeeding and potentially subsequent child health, which may require new targeted interventions.
Maize root growth under regular water content, subjected to compaction, irrigation frequencies, and shear stress
Authors: Hossne G Américo J. , Méndez N. Jesús , Leonett P. Félix A. , Meneses L. Jesús E. , Gil M. José A.
Published: April 2016

Maize (Zea mays L.) is an agricultural crop grown in the incompressible and alterable savanna soils, which are, with no trouble, compacted by machinery, consolidated by drying and wetting, and insufficiently irrigated. The objectives were to study the effects of (a) water content and compaction over root length, root penetration and root volume under soil water content requirements; and (b) shear stress, and normal tension on root growth. The methods were: Proctor test, water meters, watering frequency, 30x30x1.5 cm plastic cylinders, randomized block designs and factorial simple treatment, four compaction levels per layer (0, 12, 24 and 36), four soil water contents with four irrigation frequencies (daily, inter-day, every two days and every three days) and water amount of 10% to 13% with mean value of 11.78%. Among the findings: (a) The root length average 74.07 cm, (b) Root penetration with median rate 20.42 cm, (c) Root volume median rate 49.601 cm3. In conclusion, maize root structure was positively influenced by water content more than compaction; the dependent variables root length and volume showed no significant difference in the independent variables studied and root penetration presented significance in irrigation treatments.
ESTRATÉGIAS DE CIMENTAÇÃO EM RESTAURAÇÕES LIVRES DE METAL: UMA ABORDAGEM SOBRE TRATAMENTOS DE SUPERFÍCIE E CIMENTOS RESINOSOS
Authors: Silva Andréa Maria , Figueiredo Viviane , Farias Alcione , Brito Nadja Maria , Catão Maria Helena , Queiroz José Renato Cavalcanti
Published: April 2016

As restaurações livres de metal são buscadas pelos anseios estéticos da população. Para o sucesso deste tratamento restaurador deve-se observar as peculiaridades de cada sistema cerâmico e seguir uma estratégia adequada para cimentação. Este artigo objetiva apresentar o tratamento de superfície das interfaces envolvidas durante a cimentação, a estrutura dental e a peça protética, e elucidar o agente cimentante. Enfatiza os diferentes tipos de tratamento de superfície para cerâmicas ácido-sensíveis, ácido-resistentes e cerâmicas híbridas. A revisão de literatura baseou-se em artigos científicos publicados em diferentes base de dados (PubMed, Medline, Scielo, Bireme e Google Acadêmico), utilizando os descritores: Prótese Dentária, Cerâmica, Tratamento de superfície e Cimentação. Foram selecionados artigos relevantes entre 2002 a 2015 referente à temática em revisão. O conhecimento do cirurgião-dentista sobre as estratégias de cimentação, conforme o tipo de cerâmica utilizada, é necessário para tomada de decisão durante a cimentação e para promover o sucesso clínico do tratamento com restaurações livres de metal.
TRATAMENTO ENDODÔNTICO DE INCISIVO LATERAL SUPERIOR COM CURVATURA APICAL ACENTUADA E LESÃO PERIAPICAL: RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Souza Ronaldo Araújo , Gavazza Fernando , Da Costa Pinto Dantas João , Lago Maurício , Colombo Suely
Published: April 2016

É reconhecida a complexidade do tratamento endodôntico. Algumas situações em particular apresentam características que podem representar dificuldades ainda maiores, entre as quais os canais que apresentam curvatura apical acentuada, necrose pulpar e lesão periapical. Nesse sentido, as novas técnicas de instrumentação e obturação trouxeram novas perspectivas e graças a isso assumiram a condição de fatores determinantes do sucesso. Através do tratamento de um incisivo lateral superior esquerdo com curvatura apical acentuada, necrose pulpar e lesão periapical, utilizando instrumentação manual e técnica da condensação lateral para a obturação, esse artigo pretende discutir se de fato as técnicas mais recentes de instrumentação e obturação do canal são fatores determinantes para o sucesso do tratamento endodôntico.
ADMINISTRAÇÃO PROFILÁTICA DE AMOXICILINA EM CIRURGIAS DE TERCEIROS MOLARES RETIDOS EM PACIENTES SAUDÁVEIS: REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Pedrosa Marlus Da Silva , Dourado Ferro Flávia Ennes , Férrer Pompeu José Guilherme , Da Costa Borba Márcia Socorro
Published: April 2016

Introdução: Cirurgias em terceiros molares retidos são procedimentos frequentes na prática clínica odontológica e estão associadas a inúmeras complicações trans e pós-operatórias. Como consequência, a profilaxia antibiótica é comumente relatada. Objetivo: Investigar as evidências científicas acerca da eficácia clinica profilática da amoxicilina em exodontias de terceiros molares retidos em pacientes saudáveis. Método: Realizou-se uma revisão de literatura nas bases eletrônicas SciELO, PubMed, LILACS e Oviatt Library nos meses de dezembro de 2015 a janeiro de 2016, utilizando como descritores: amoxicilina, antibioticoprofilaxia, cirurgia odontológica e terceiro molar ou dente serotino. Resultados e Discussão: A administração profilática da amoxicilina para extração de terceiros molares é objeto de controvérsia no tocante à sua eficácia clínica uma vez que evidências científicas acerca de suas vantagens e desvantagens ainda são limitadas. Conclusão: Em procedimentos cirúrgicos de extração de terceiros molares de pacientes saudáveis, a prescrição profilática da amoxicilina deve ser realizada com cautela.
EDITORIAL - SOCIEDADE CONTEMPORÂNEA E O PAPEL DA ODONTOLOGIA ESTÉTICA
Authors: De Azevedo Bandeira Juliana Felippi , Tosta Xavier Marcia , Peixoto Medrado Alena , Tunes Urbino Da Rocha
Published: April 2016

A sociedade contemporânea apresenta grandes exigências estéticas; a aparência física desempenha um papel importante nas interações sociais humanas. Há uma busca incessante pela beleza e pela juventude, que não se restringe apenas aos modelos ou candidatos de concursos de beleza, mas também atinge as pessoas comuns. Beleza física comumente se torna objeto de desejo e se associa ao poder, ao sucesso e a aceitação social.
The intron-containing transcript: an evolutionarily conserved characteristic of genes orthologous to nxf1 (Nuclear eXport Factor 1)
Authors: Mamon Lyudmila Andreevna , Kliver Sergey Fyedorovich , Prosovskaya Anna Olegovna , Ginanova Victoria Rinatovna , Golubkova Yelena Valeryevna
Published: April 2016

Background. The function of nxf1 (Nuclear eXport Factor 1) gene is the nuclear-cytoplasmic transport of most mRNAs. A characteristic feature of nxf1 genes in animals belonging to different taxonomic groups is the existence of an alternative transcript with a homologous intron called a cassette intron. Materials and methods. The following databases were used: Genbank (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/); Flybase (http://flybase.org/); UCSC Genome (http://genome.ucsc.edu). To build the secondary structures of nucleotide sequences we used the UNAFold v3.8 suite (http://mfold.rna.albany.edu/). Results. The existence of evolutionarily conserved sequences of intron 10–11 in nxf1 genes in vertebrates, and the presence of two poly(A) sequences of intron 5–6 in nxf1 genes of Drosophilidae, may be adaptive. The nxf1 cassette introns form characteristic secondary structures. Conclusion. The paper discusses the possible functional significance of the intron-retaining transcripts of nxf1 genes.
Molecular genetic study of geographic forms of ladybird beetles Adalia bipunctata and A. frigida
Authors: Zakharov Ilya Artemyevich , Shaikevich Yelena Vladimirovna
Published: April 2016

Background: European ladybird Adalia bipunctata has forms with red and black color of the elytra. On the red elytra usually there are two round black spots, on the black - 2-4-6 red spots. A. b. turanica, A. b. revelierei, A. b. fasciatopunctata and A. frigida differ from the European A. b. bipunctata form by many spots on red or pink elytra. The taxonomic status of these forms is unclear. Materials and methods: We studied DNA diversity of the COI gene of mtDNA with C1-j-1951 и C1-N-2618 primers (Schulenburg et al., 2002) and ITS2 sequences of rRNA with 5,8S and 28S primers (Proft et al., 1999). The analysis of nucleotide polymorphism from aligned DNA sequences of both COI and ITS2 data was done using the MEGA4 software (Tamura et. al. 2007). Results: 20 variable mtDNA haplotypes in the COI gene were found among A. b. bipunctata, A. b. fasciatopunctata, A. b. revelierei and A. b. turanica, but none of them was unique to any form. All studied specimens of A. b. bipunctata, A. b. fasciatopunctata, A. b. revelierei and A. b. turanica, regardless of mitochondrial haplotype, had almost identical sequences of ITS2. Divergence recorded between species A. bipunctata and A. frigida is 1.8% in ITS2 and 4.3 % in COI. Conclusion: A. b. revelierei, A. b. turanica and A. b. fasciatopunctata are geographical variety (or subspecies) of A. bipunctata. Based on the differences in the DNA structure, we suggest that Adalia bipunctata and Adalia frigida are close but distinct indepentent species.
Features of chromosome behavior in meiosis in the common wheat lines containing genetic material of tetraploid wheat species
Authors: Orlovskaya Ol’ga Aleksandrovna , Leonova Irina Nikolaevna , Salina Elena Artemovna , Khotyleva Lyubov’ Vladimirovna
Published: April 2016

The study of the chromosome behavior in meiosis of hybrid lines obtained on the base of crossing of common wheat with tetraploid wheat species showed that introgression of alien genetic material into common wheat genome had no negative effect on its meiotic stability. The Number of defective cells was small, not only at the metaphase I stage, but also on the final stage of tetrads. Variation relative to the level of cytological stability between the studied lines is the consequence of differences in the number and localization of the introgression fragments of the genomes of tetraploid wheat in the hybrid genome. The influence of the cytoplasm on the formation of the karyotype of introgression lines of wheat was found.
Assessment of hybridization propensity between genetically modified oilseed rape and nontransgenic relatives
Authors: Mikhaylova Elena Vladimirovna , Kuluev Bulat Razyapovich , Khaziakhmetov Rashit Mukhametovich
Published: April 2016

The lack of knowledge about the impact on ecosystems restricts the expansion of genetically modified plants. We review the potential gene flow into the environment due to the cultivation of transgenic oilseed rape. The problem is immediate for this crop on the ground of the widespread of its allogamous weedy relatives. The main difficulty in risk assessment is caused by fluctuation in hybridization frequencies depending on the transgenes used, crop’s line and population features and also the imperfection of current methods of molecular diagnostics. For minimization of such risks, preliminary investigation of cross-pollination, inheritance, expression and phenotypical effects of transgenes in hybrids with both wild and domestic relatives is recommended in all regions where GM-crops are going to be grown. On the basis of this data, specific measures and recommendations to prevent gene flow can be developed. Domestic GM-crop lines, properly tested in local ecosystems, can be grown without any environmental threat.
The Distortion of scientific information as a source of formation of tension in The society: the case of GMO
Authors: Daev Eugene Vladislavovich , Zabarin Aleksey Vladimirovich , Barkova Sofia Mikchailovna , Dukelskaya Anna Vladimirovn
Published: April 2016

The current stage of development of society is characterized by extra traffic to each other of the scientific information, its complexity and associated with these distortions during its perception and transferring. Complex social public relations, specialization, lack of education and training lead to misunderstandings between people. Increased level of tension, mistrust, expressed in conflict situations, are creating obstacles to the use of new scientific discoveries and achievements for the benefit of society. The general causes and mechanisms of errors of perception of scientific information are analyzed. Some biosocial and psychosocial aspects of the formation of public opinion by the example of attitudes towards genetically modified foods are considered.
The assessment of micronucleus frequency in lymphocytes in the cohort of coal-miners characterized by different polymorphisms of double strand break reparation genes
Authors: Sinitsky Maxim Yur'yevich , Volobaev Valentin Pavlovich , Asanov Maxim Aydarovich
Published: April 2016

Background: Coal-miners are exposed to a lot of number of harmful factors (chemical agents, ionizing radiation, heavy metals, coal dust etc.). Material and methods: Venous blood samples extracted from 129 coal-miners. Assessment of cytogenetic damage was performed using the cytokinesis-block micronucleus assay (CBMN) on peripheral blood lymphocytes. PCR and gel electrophoresis were used to determine polymorphisms in the genes Lig4 (rs1805388) and XRCC4 (rs6869366). Results: We found a significant increase in the frequency of binucleated lymphocytes with micronuclei (MN) and protrusions in carriers of the Ile/ Ile genotype of the Lig4 gene Thr9Ile polymorphism in comparison to Thr/Thr and Thr/Ile genotypes. Conclusions: Thr9Ile polymorphism within Lig4 gene can be used as potential molecular genetic markers of increased individual susceptibility to the complex of harmful factors in coal-mining conditions.
Specialist geriatric services: A necessity within the radiotherapy workforce
Authors: Abdel-Rahman Omar
Published: April 2016

A large proportion of cancer patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy and radiotherapy services are more than 70 years old. For this subgroup of patients, a general clinical evaluation may not be sufficient to determine an individual’s treatment strategy as there are other non-stand¬ard medical issues that concern the elderlies such as polypharmacy, the need for extra social care, and accessibility to information[1]. In addition, these patients also have increased risks of reduced mobility, as well as emotional and financial difficulties.

 

Therefore, it is necessary to incorporate geriatric as-sessment (GA) into routine medical practice in order to improve individualized care[2,3]. Geriatric assessment is a comprehensive process that evaluates a senior patient’s medical, emotional, social and functional capacity[4]. In the current issue of AMOR, Louise Hogan and Anita O’Donovan from Trinity College Dublin evaluated the experience of elderly patients who used radiotherapy services in Ireland[5]. This was conducted through a number of questions directed at a focus group of elderly cancer patients, assessing different spheres of social dif-ficulties associated with undergoing radiotherapy in this age group.

 

They found that it is important to focus on providing essential information to patients in a calm setting at an appropriate time. They also recommended establishing proper support groups for elderly patients receiving radi-otherapy, as well as encouraging one-to-one discus-sions between patients and members of the healthcare team regarding possible side effects of treatment.

 

In conclusion, it is evident that specialist geriatric ser-vices within radiotherapy departments are a necessity, given the large number of elderly patients receiving radi-otherapy and the specificity of their medical and social needs. It is also believed that a treatment strategy based on a personalized GA for elderly patients will improve the overall treatment efficacy and minimize unwanted complications[6].

 

Conflict of Interest
The author declares no potential conflict of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
Neural Basis for the Relationship Between Academic Achievement and Emotional Intelligence
Authors: Chakraborty Rajib
Published: April 2016

The present study is an attempt to provide evidence to the neural basis of the relationship between academic achievement and emotional intelligence constructs. Sample for the study includes 49 students (25 girls and 24 boys) from VIIIth and IXth classes of a secondary school in Sriram Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The data for measuring Emotional intelligence is collected by using the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire – Adolescent Short Form (TEIQue-ASF), prepared by Petrides, K. V. & Furnham, A. (2006) for adolescents. Academic achievement of the students is measured by collecting the students’ grade point average in a summative assessment. For data analysis, Pearson’s Product-Moment Correlation coefficient is used. The significance of the test is calculated using critical value table for Pearson’s Product-Moment Correlation for the level of significance α at 0.01. The findings of the study establish the prefrontal cortex of the brain as the neural basis for the relationship between academic achievement and emotional intelligence in the chosen subjects.
Support System for Slope Shaping Based on a Teleoperated Construction Robot
Authors: Ootsubo Katsutoshi ,   Gifu University, Kato Daichi , Kawamura Takuya , Yamada Hironao ,   Amada Machine Tools Co., Ltd.
Published: April 2016

[abstFig src='/00280002/05.jpg' width=""300"" text='Slope shaping by using our proposed system' ]Slope shaping is important for the prevention of and recovery from sediment disasters. Because of the danger of direct operation at disaster scenes, teleoperation is the most efficient method for slope shaping. In this paper, we propose a support system for the teleoperation of slope shaping using a construction robot. The system is composed of two sub-systems: an Augmented Reality (AR) finishing stake system and a system for evaluating finished shape deviation. The former is an AR system which presents a virtual finishing stake to the operator of a construction robot. The latter is an evaluation system which measures the actual shape of the slope in 3D and presents its deviation from the planned shape. Moreover, we developed multiple Computer Graphics (CG) patterns of the virtual finishing stake. In this study, first, we verified the usefulness of a real finishing stake quantitatively via subjective experiments. Then we verified the effectiveness of our proposed systems and identified the optimal CG pattern of the virtual finishing stake via the experiments. Based on the results, we discuss the usefulness of the finishing stake and the effectiveness of our system for slope shaping using a teleoperated construction robot.
Image Correspondence Based on Interest Point Correlation in Difference Streams: Method and Applications to Mobile Robot Localization
Authors: Filho Helio Perroni ,   Intelligent Robot Laboratory, University of Tsukuba, Ohya Akihisa
Published: April 2016

[abstFig src='/00280002/14.jpg' width=""280"" text='Similarity map between image sequences' ]Visual recognition of previously visited places is a basic cognitive skill for a wide variety of living beings, including humans. This requires a method to extract relevant cues from visual input and successfully match them to memories of known locations, disregarding environmental variations such as lighting changes, viewer pose differences, moving objects and scene occlusion.Interest point correlationis a visual place recognition method inspired by results from neuroscience and psychology; specifically, it addresses those challenges by converting raw visual inputs to a low-variance representation, selecting regions-of-interest for representation matching, and identifying consistent matching trends. Real-world experiments employing a mobile robot demonstrate that interest point correlation is robust to visual changes, suggesting its founding principles are sound.
Recent Technology of Genetic Selection Indices in Sheep Breeding
Authors: Gunawan B.
Published: April 2016

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The Effect Methodology of FSH Injection on The Ovulation Rates of Dairy Cattle
Authors: Situmorang P. , Lubis A. M. , Triwulaningsih E.
Published: April 2016

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Processing of Dried Yogurt (KISHK)
Authors: Radiati L. E. , Padaga M. C.
Published: April 2016

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The Effect of Water Soaking, Enzyme Supplementation and Microwave Treatment on The Nutritive Value of Rice Bran for Broiler Chicken
Authors: Mulyantini N. G. A. , Lole Ulrikus R.
Published: April 2016

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The Influence of Climatic Factors on Semen Parameters of Merino Rams in A Tropical Environment
Authors: (Ismaya) Ismaya , Summers Phillip
Published: April 2016

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Identifikasi Grade Sapi Bali Betina Bibit dan Koefisien Reproduksi Sapi Betina di Propinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat (Grade Identification and Reproductive Coefficient of Bali Cattle Breeding Female in West Nusa Tenggara Province)
Authors: (Soekardono) Soekardono , Arman Chairussyhur , Kasip Lalu Muhammad
Published: April 2016

The goals of the research were to determine grade of Bali cattle breeding female and coefficient of reproduction of cattle breeding farm in NTB. Research was conducted in West Lombok Regency representing Lombok Island and Dompu Regency representing Sumbawa Island. Determination of cattle grade was carried out by measuring body weight, body length, shoulder height, and girth circle, as well as exterior observation, followed by data analysis with statistical descriptive tool. In order to know coefficient of reproduction, interviewed were implemented to the farmers (respondents), and then data were analyzed descriptively with the aid of table. Results of the study indicated that with the criteria of Directorate General of Livestock Services (DGLS) 2006, based on shoulder height (HS), grade of Bali cattle breeding female in NTB could be classified into: grade I = 36.5%; II = 49%; III = 7.5%; and non grade (NG) = 7%; based on body length (BL): grade I = 38.5%; II = 46%; III = 7.5%; and NG = 8%. When  classification was considered based on island region, it showed that grade of Bali cattle breeding female in Sumbawa was better than that of in Lombok islands. Grade of Bali cattle breeding female in Lombok Island, based on HS was found as the following: grade I = 19.8%; II = 62%; III = 11%; and NG = 7%; while based on BL: grade I = 18.8%; II = 61%; III = 10%; and NG = 9%. Grade of Bali cattle breeding female in Sumbawa Island, based on HS was as the following: grade I = 57%; II = 34%; III = 3%; and NG = 7%; while based on BL: grade I = 61%; II = 29%; III = 4%; and NG = 6%. From technical coefficient of reproduction view point, the calving interval and weaning calf age were still quite long, about 15 and 6 months, respectively.

(Key words: Grade of Bali cattle breeding, Coefficient of reproduction, Bali cattle breeding female)
Kinerja Kerbau Betina di Pulau MOA, Maluku (The Productivity of Female Buffaloes at MOA Island, Maluku)
Authors: Pipiana Justinus , Baliarti Endang , Budisatria I Gede Suparta
Published: April 2016

The objectives of the study was to identify the existence, productivity, reproductive performances and its relation on the reproductive efficiency, body measurements and weight of female buffalo at Moa island, Maluku Barat Daya
regency, Maluku province. There were 96 farmers used as respondents, 222 female buffaloes and secondary data from Agricultural Department in that area that were observed. Survey method and descriptive analysis were applied to
collect all of information required. Body measurement was accompleted by direct measurement on the body, consisted of body length, withers height, chest depth, heart girth, rump height, rump width, and ages of buffaloes evaluated. The
results showed that reproduction efficiency (RE) was 70.91±10.84%. Body measurements and weight of female buffaloes at 2-3 year old were body length 88.92±9.94 cm; heart girth 136.69±21.05 cm; withers height 94.77±7.23 cm;
rump height 44.77±5.54 cm; and body weight 192.46±29.12 kg. At 3-4 years old of female buffaloes, the body length, heart girth, withers height, rump height, chest depth, rump width and body weight were 106,21±4,19 cm; 163.61±16.40
cm; 110.03±6.14 cm; 109.08±5.88 cm; 65.58±6.69 cm; 46.82±4.62 cm; and 253.45±30.79 kg, respectively. At 4-5 year old, the body length, heart girth, withers height, rump height, chest depth, rump width, and body weight of females buffaloes were 116.14±10.98 cm; 174.04±12.12 cm; 115.07±3.23 cm; 113.07±3.74 cm; 67.36±7.44 cm; 48.07±3.74 cm; and 270,42±27,24 kg, respectively, while for female buffaloes of more than 5 year old, were 121.44±12.22 cm; 180.01±16.63 cm; 120.19±3.76; 119.49±13.74 cm; 79.40±5.52 cm; 58.72±4.88 cm; and 292.09±29.76 kg. It was concluded that productivity of female buffaloes at Moa island have not optimalet, but it has good performances which can be further developed.

(Key words: Productivity, Female Buffaloes, Moa Island)
Estimasi Dinamika Populasi dan Produktivitas Sapi Bali di Kabupaten Kepulauan Yapen, Propinsi Papua (Estimation of the Dynamics of Population and Productivity of Bali Cattle in Kepulauan Yapen Regency, Papua Province)
Authors: Samberi Karel Yohanis , Ngadiyono Nono , (Sumadi) Sumadi
Published: April 2016

The objective of this research was to investigate the dynamics of population, productivity, and output of Bali cattle in region of Kepulauan Yapen Regency, Papua Province. The research was carried out for 3 months, started in
July until September 2009. The materials included 103 farmers as the respondent and 211 heads of Bali cattle. The result showed that reproductive efficiency (RE) was 88.38%, natural increase (NI) 18.18% and net replacement rate
value (NRR) of Bali cattle male and female were 234.28% and 189.59% each. The potency and compotition of Bali cattle being exported every year without disturbing the existing population was about 13.11% equal to 354 cattle,
consist of the remains of replacement stock (male cattle) about 4.27% equal to 115 cattle, culled not productive cattle of 3.18% male equal to 86 cattle and 5.67% for female equal to 153 cattle. Dynamic population of Bali cattle from 2004 until 2008 increased 6.6% per year in average and in 2013 population is estimated to be 3,028 cattle with the potency of about 2,153 cattle.

(Keywords: Male Bali cattle, Population dynamics, Productivity)
EFEKTIVITAS PENGGUNAAN CONTROLLED INTERNAL DRUG RELEASE TERHADAP RESPON ESTRUS DAN KONSENTRASI HORMON ESTROGEN PADA KAMBING KACANG DAN KAMBING BLIGON
Authors: (Popalayah) Popalayah , (Ismaya) Ismaya , Ngadiyono Nono
Published: April 2016

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui respon estrus, awal estrus, dan lama estrus serta profil hormon estrogen pada kambing Kacang dan kambing Bligon setelah implan controlled internal drug release (CIDR) selama 13 hari. Penelitian ini menggunakan 7 ekor kambing Kacang, 7 ekor kambing Bligon, serta 1 ekor pejantan. Pengambilan sampel darah dilakukan sebanyak empat kali yaitu sehari sebelum pemasangan CIDR (H0), sehari sebelum pelepasan CIDR (H12), saat pengamatan estrus (H17), dan satu siklus estrus (H37). Pemisahan plasma darah segera dilakukan setelah pengambilan darah lalu disimpan dalam freezer dengan suhu -20oC sampai uji hormon estrogen dilakukan. Respon estrus dianalisis dengan menggunakan Chi square, awal dan lama estrus menggunakan t-test dan untuk melihat konsentrasi hormon estrogen dengan menggunakan metode Enzyme Linked Immunosorbant Assay (ELISA). Pengamatan gejala estrus dengan melihat tanda-tanda visual yang muncul dan menggunakan pejantan sebagai pengusik. Berdasarkan hasil yang diperoleh bahwa sinkronisasi estrus setelah implan CIDR pada kambing Kacang dan kambing Bligon menunjukkan perbedaan yang nyata (P≤0,01), persentase estrus pada kambing Kacang sebanyak 85,7% dan kambing Bligon sebanyak 71,4%. Awal munculnya estrus setelah pelepasan CIDR pada kambing Bligon 40,2±19,3 jam sedang pada kambing Kacang 52,6±18,4 jam. Lama estrus pada kelompok kambing Kacang dan Bligon masing-masing 24,0±8,6 jam dan 34,6±15,4 jam. Profil hormon pada saat estrus menunjukkan bahwa kambing Kacang memiliki konsentrasi hormon estrogen yang lebih tinggi 183,74±149,16 pg/ml, sedang pada kambing Bligon 108,129±59,02 pg/ml. Munculnya gejala estrus pada masing-masing ternak diikuti dengan tingginya konsentrasi hormon estrogen. Ternak estrus mempunyai konsentrasi hormon estrogen sekitar 94,127 pg/mL - 418,368 pg/mL, sedang pada ternak yang tidak mengalami estrus sekitar 20,17 pg/mL - 60,163 pg/mL. Disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan CIDR secara tunggal memberikan respon estrus dan konsentrasi hormon estrogen yang berbeda pada ternak perlakuan, respon estrus, dan konsentrasi hormon estrogen lebih tinggi pada kambing Kacang.

(Kata kunci: Kambing Kacang, Kambing Bligon, CIDR, Estrogen)
OPTIMALISASI INTEGRASI SAPI, JAGUNG, DAN RUMPUT LAUT (PIJAR) PADA TEKNOLOGI PENGOLAHAN PAKAN TERNAK BERBASIS LIMBAH PERTANIAN JAGUNG – RUMPUT LAUT GUNA MENDUKUNG PROGRAM BUMI SEJUTA SAPI (BSS) DI NUSA TENGGARA BARAT
Authors: Gunawan Erin Ryantin , Suhendra Dedi , Hermanto Dhony
Published: April 2016

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui optimalisasi integrasi sapi, jagung, dan rumput laut (pijar) dengan pengolahan teknologi pakan ternak berbasis limbah pertanian jagung–rumput laut yang telah dilakukan guna mendukung Program Bumi Sejuta Sapi (BSS) di Nusa Tenggara Barat. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Kecamatan Bayan Kabupaten Lombok Utara – NTB pada bulan Juli hingga Desember 2012. Peningkatan kualitas pakan meliputi nilai nutrisi dan daya simpannya diperoleh melalui fermentasi jerami jagung yang diikuti dengan suplementasi pakan menggunakan bahan tambahan pakan rumput laut. Perubahan kualitas pakan diketahui dengan membandingkan kadar karbohidrat (gula pereduksi), protein kasar, lemak, serat kasar, mineral (Ca, Fe, dan P), lignin, selulosa, dan hemiselulosa antara pakan ternak komplit, jerami jagung terfermentasi-rumput laut, dan jerami jagung non fermentasi. Fermentasi jerami jagung dilakukan dengan melakukan variasi perbandingan kadar jerami jagung, probiotik (starbio dan EM4), urea dan molases, meliputi PG1, PG2, PG3, PG4, dan PG5. Data masing-masing parameter diuji dengan uji ANOVA satu jalur untuk mengetahui signifikansi efek dari beberapa perlakuan pakan. Uji organoleptik yang dilakukan meliputi warna dan bau. Suhu dan keasaman pakan pada masing masing perlakuan juga diukur. Variabel pada ternak sapi yang diukur adalah perubahan lingkar dada serta panjang badan sapi akibat pemberian pakan dengan jumlah yang ditentukan dalam kurun waktu 5 minggu. Sapi yang digunakan adalah 5 ekor sapi Bali jantan umur 18-24 bulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa jerami jagung fermentasi berkualitas baik memiliki bentuk seperti dalam keadaan segar yaitu memiliki warna coklat kekuning-kuningan, aroma bau yang khas, dan berdaya simpan lama (hingga bulan ke-2 penyimpanan). Hasil uji ANOVA satu jalur pada masing-masing parameter gizi menunjukkan bahwa perbedaan perlakuan fermentasi menghasilkan kadar gizi yang signifikan berbeda. Proses fermentasi jerami jagung meningkatkan protein kasar, gula pereduksi, dan menurunkan serat kasar, lemak, mineral (Ca, Fe dan P), lignin, selulosa, dan hemiselulosa. Peningkatan kadar karbohidrat tertinggi diperoleh pada perlakuan PG5 yaitu 15,50%, sedangkan peningkatan kadar protein tertinggi diperoleh pada PG3, yaitu 11,60%. Pemberian jerami jagung yang disuplementasi rumput laut 10% selama 5 minggu dapat menghasilkan perubahan lingkar dada dan panjang badan sapi tertinggi pada perlakuan PG5+R.
(Kata kunci: Limbah pertanian, Jerami jagung, Rumput laut, Pakan)
PENGARUH PROTEKSI CPO DENGAN FORMALDEHID TERHADAP KECERNAAN DAN PERFORMA DOMBA EKOR TIPIS
Authors: Tiven Nafly Comilo , Yusiati Lies Mira , (Rusman) Rusman , Santoso Umar
Published: April 2016

The experiment was conducted to determine the effect of CPO protected with formaldehyde on digestibility and performance of thin tail sheeps. Fifteen local male lambs aged 9-12 months, were divided into 3 groups of ration treatment. The first group received only the basal ration (R0), the second group received the basal ration and 3% CPO (R1), while the third group received the basal ration and 3% CPO protected with 2% formaldehyde (R2). The data were analyzed by Completely Randomized Design with oneway pattern. The different of treatments were tested by Duncan’s New Multiple Range Test. The results showed that addition CPO protected with formaldehid (R2) in the sheeps diet did not affect dry matter and organic matter intake, dry matter and organic matter digestibility, average daily gain (ADG), but significantly (P<0.01) increase feed conversion rate. It can be concluded that CPO protected with formaldehyde gives more advantage on feed conversion aspect.

(Key words: Thin tail sheeps, Crude palm oil (CPO) protected with formaldehyde, Digestibility, Performance)