bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Yetişkin Obez Kadınlarda Gece Yeme Sendromu ve Ağırlık Denetimi Arasındaki İlişkinin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Dandin-Türk Diler Yeşim , Garipağaoğlu Muazzez
Published: September 2019

Amaç: Çalışma, yetişkin obez kadınlarda gece yeme sendromu (GYS) ve vücut ağırlık denetimi arasındaki ilişkinin değerlendirilmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. Bireyler ve Yöntem: Bu çalışma, Eylül 2015 - Haziran 2016 tarihleri arasında Beykoz Toplum Sağlığı Merkezi Diyet Polikliniği’ne zayıflama amacıyla başvuran 100 obez kadını kapsamaktadır. Başvuran bireyler arasından Gece Yeme Anketi’ne göre toplam skoru 25 ve üzeri olan bireyler Gece Yeme Sendromu olan (çalışma grubu=50) ve toplam skoru 25’in altı olan bireyler ise GYS olmayan (kontrol grubu=50) şeklinde sınıflandırılmıştır. Kadınların demografik özellikleri ve beslenme alışkanlıkları bir anket formu ile belirlenmiş, antropometrik ölçümleri alınmış, GYS tanısı için Gece Yeme Anketi (GYA) kullanılmış, bireye özgü zayıflama diyetleri düzenlenmiş ve 12 hafta süreyle izlenmiştir. İzlemde, antropometrik ölçümler tekrarlanmış ve uygulanan diyetlere ilişkin değerlendirmeler yapılmıştır. Bulgular: Yaş ortalaması 40.64±8.7 yıl olan kadınların ortalama GYA skoru, çalışma grubunda 32.9±5.5, kontrol grubunda 13.5±4.9 olarak belirlenmiştir (p<0.05). Gece yeme sendromu olan kadınların gece yemek yeme ile ilgili sorunlarının ortalama 6.3± 6.0 yıldır sürmekte olduğu saptanmıştır. Gece yeme sendromu olan kadınlarda beden kütle indeksi (BKİ) sınıflamasına göre çalışmanın başında ciddi morbid obez olma oranları, olmayanlara göre daha yüksek bulunmuştur (p<0.05). Çalışmanın sonunda, çalışma ve kontrol grubunun BKİ ve bel çevresi ölçümlerinde sırasıyla 2.02±1.5 kg/m2 ile 5.76±4.9 cm ve 2.50±4.5 kg/m2 ile 6.32±4.3 cm azalma gözlenmiş ancak gruplar arasındaki fark anlamlı bulunmamıştır (p>0.05). Sonuç: Gece yeme sendromu olan kadınlarda zayıflama diyeti sonrası vücut ağırlık kaybının, GYS olmayan kadınlara göre daha düşük olduğu, GYS’nin kadınlarda vücut ağırlık denetimi sürecini olumsuz etkilediği saptanmıştır. Vücut ağırlık denetimi ve GYS arasındaki ilişkinin daha kapsamlı çalışma ve yöntemlerle incelenmesi gerektiği düşünülmüştür.
Klasik Nonketotik Hiperglisinemi Tanılı Bebekte İlaca Dirençli Epilepsi Tedavisinde Ketojenik Diyet Uygulaması: Bir Olgu Sunumu
Authors: Akışın Zeynep , Yılmaz Ünsal , Köse Melis , Edizer Selvinaz , Ünalp Aycan
Published: September 2019

Nonketotik hiperglisinemi (NKH), glisin yıkımında görevli bir enzim eksikliğine bağlı otozomal resesif geçiş gösteren bir metabolizma hastalığıdır. Hipotoni, gelişme geriliği ve ilaca dirençli nöbetler ile karakterizedir. Gelişme geriliği ve 45 günlük iken başlayan nöbetler nedeniyle başvuran ve nonketotik hiperglisinemi tanısı alan hastaya yatışının ikinci gününde levetirasetam, dekstrometorfan ve sodyum benzoat tedavisi başlanmıştır. İzlemde fenobarbital eklenmesine karşılık nöbetleri devam eden hastaya ketojenik diyet tedavisi (KDT) başlanması planlanmıştır. Belirgin bir yan etkinin görülmediği hastada, tedavinin üçüncü gününden itibaren nöbet sıklığı ve şiddetinde %50’den fazla azalma görülmüştür. Klasik KDT, antiepileptik ilaçlara dirençli NKH hastalığında etkin ve güvenilir bir tedavi yöntemi olabilir.
The Study of Optimal Molding of a LED Lens with Grey Relational Analysis and Molding Simulation
Authors: Wang Min-Wen , Arifin Fatahul , Vu Van-Hanh
Published: September 2019

Injection molding technology is known as the most widely used method in mass production of plastic products. To meet the quality requirements, a lot of methods were applied in optimization of injection molding process parameter. In this study the optimization based on Taguchi orthogonal array and Grey relational analysis (GRA) is used to optimize the injection molding process parameters on a LED lens. The four process parameters are: packing pressure, injection speed, melt temperature and mold temperature. The multi-response quality characteristics are total displacement, volumetric shrinkage, and thermal residual stress. The optimal molding parameters are packing pressure (90 MPa), injection speed (300 mm/sec), melt temperature (270 °C) and mold temperature (90 °C). The luminous uniformity of the LED is 92.61 % and the viewing angle of the LED is 124.76°. Among the four factors, packing pressure plays the key role in reducing total displacement, volumetric shrinkage, and thermal residual stress.
High Dimensional Parameter Fitting of the Keller–Miksis Equation on an Experimentally Observed Dual-Frequency Driven Acoustic Bubble
Authors: Varga Roxána , Mettin Robert
Published: September 2019

A parameter identification technique of an underlying bubble model of an experimentally observed single bubble in a cluster under dual-frequency external forcing is presented. The measurements are carried out via high-speed camera recordings at a rate of 162750 frames per second. The used frequencies during the experiment are 25 kHz and 50 kHz. With a digital image processing technique, the measured bubble radius as a function of time is determined. The employed governing equation for the parameter fitting is the Keller–Miksis equation being a second order ordinary differential equation. The unknown four-dimensional parameter space is composed by the two pressure amplitudes, the phase shift of the dual-frequency driving and the equilibrium size of the bubble. In order to obtain an optimal parameter set within reasonable time, an in-house initial value problem solver is used running on a graphics processing unit (GPU). The error function measuring the distance between the numerical simulations and the measurement is based on the identification of the maximum bubble radii during each subsequent period of the external forcing. The results show a consistent estimation of both pressure amplitudes. The optima of phase shift and equilibrium bubble size are less significant due to a valley-like shape of the error function. Nevertheless, reasonable values are found that lead to estimations of pressure and temperature peaks during bubble collapse.
Health Insurance Literacy and Health Disparities in the United States: A Literature Review
Authors: Vardell Emily
Published: September 2019

This paper presents a literature review of health insurance literacy with a focus on specialized populations in the U.S. and how limited health literacy skills exacerbate health disparities. This discussion places this issue within the context of contemporary U.S. health care reform and makes connections between health insurance coverage and health disparities. This overview of the research on health insurance literacy covers research across the health insurance spectrum, from awareness of health insurance options to assessments of health literacy skills in specific populations as well as from readability of health insurance informational materials to the availability of multilingual services. In exploring the demographic variables associated with lower health insurance literacy skills, this paper reviews the body of current research in this area to make connections between populations more likely to have unequal access to health care and how having limited skills in navigating the U.S. health care system may compound these disparities. In addition, this paper proposes an Integrated Framework for Health Insurance Literacy as a method for further studying the connections between demographic factors, health coverage, health status, and health insurance literacy skills.
Cover and Credits
Authors: Mallary Kevin J.
Published: September 2019

Cover and journal credits pages for Volume 3, Number 4.
The Bivariate Generalized Rayleigh Distribution
Authors: SARHAN Ammar
Published: September 2019

This paper introduces a new bivariate distribution named the bivariate generalized Rayleigh distribution (BVGR). The proposed distribution is of type of Marshall-Olkin (MO) distribution. The BVGR distribution has  generalized Rayleigh marginal distributions. The joint cumulative distribution function,  the joint survival function, the joint probability density function and the joint hazard rate function of the proposed distribution are obtained in closed forms. Statistical properties of the BVGR distribution are investigated. The maximum likelihood and Bayes methods are applied to estimate the unknown parameters. Both maximum likelihood and Bayes estimates are not obtained analytically. Therefore, numerical algorithms are required to report on the model parameters and its reliability characteristics. Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) algorithm is applied for the Bayesian method. A real data set is analyzed using the proposed distribution and compared it with existing distributions. It is observed that the BVGR model fits this dataset better than the MO and the bivariate generalized exponential (BVGE) distributions.
Methodological approach to computer network design
Authors: Барбарук Л.В. , Лавриненко O.O. , Квасов I.O.
Published: September 2019

This article proposed a methodological approach to modeling computer network for business center. It describes the main problems that can be encountered when designing a network. Developed by meth-od will help to minimize costs, quickly implement the designed net-work to the enterprise and save time. When selecting a program, all criteria were taken into account, and only after that was NetCracker selected.
Efeitos estéticos e de autoestima do peeling para manchas faciais em idosas
Authors: Santos Sheila Cristina , Munaldi Marilia Peruzzo , Oliveira Fabí­ola Santos Dornellas , Melotti Dalger Eugênio , Pimassoni Lucia Helena Sagrillo
Published: September 2019

Introdução: O processo de envelhecimento da pele é inevitável e contí­nuo, decorrente de mudanças bioquí­micas, morfológicas e fisiológicas, que acomete a estética cutânea, impactada por fatores intrí­nsecos e extrí­nsecos. Este processo de envelhecimento gera: linhas de expressão, flacidez, rugas e manchas, provocando baixa da autoestima, levando ao isolamento social comprometendo a qualidade de vida. Objetivo: Identificar a influência do peeling quí­mico Lumix Peel® - Peeling Sequencial Intensivo, no tratamento de manchas faciais e na melhora da autoestima de pacientes idosas. Métodos: O estudo foi composto por 20 idosas; coletou-se o perfil sociodemográfico, as condições da pele e caracterização da mancha. Respondeu-se um questionário de Autoimagem e Autoestima juntamente com registro fotográfico antes e após o tratamento. Na terceira etapa, foram realizadas sessões do Protoloco Lumix Peel® no tratamento de clareamento de manchas. Resultados: Os resultados mostraram que 100% das idosas tratadas apresentaram clareamento geral das manchas faciais e perceptí­vel suavização das linhas de expressão. No que se refere í  autoestima e autoimagem, todas as idosas afirmaram melhora após o tratamento. Conclusão: O protocolo de tratamento estético facial resultou em melhorias das condições gerais da pele das idosas, influenciando positivamente na autoestima e autoimagem das idosas.Palavras-chave: autoimagem, abrasão quí­mica, idoso.
Funcionalidade dos músculos do assoalho pélvico de idosas fisicamente ativas
Authors: Vey Ana Paula Ziegler , Mazo Giovana Zarpellon , Braz Melissa Medeiros , Pivetta Hedioneia Maria Foletto , De Freitas Caroline Silva , Virtuoso Janeisa Franck
Published: September 2019

Introdução: As atividades fí­sicas leves ou moderadas e as vigorosas podem impactar nos distúrbios do assoalho pélvico de maneira bidirecional, uma vez que podem exercer papel protetor para perdas urinárias, bem como constituir-se em fator desencadeador. Estudos voltados í  funcionalidade do assoalho pélvico e ao ní­vel de atividade fí­sica de mulheres idosas ainda são escassos. Objetivo: Analisar a funcionalidade dos músculos do assoalho pélvico (MAP) de idosas ativas fisicamente. Métodos: Pesquisa descritiva com 51 idosas (67,8 ± 5,2 anos) praticantes de atividade fí­sica. Inicialmente as idosas responderam a questões de uma ficha diagnóstica. Para avaliação funcional dos MAP foi utilizado o Esquema PERFECT. A avaliação do ní­vel de atividade fí­sica foi realizada através do acelerômetro. As variáveis estudadas neste estudo foram analisadas descritivamente por meio de medidas de tendência central (média e desvio padrão ou mediana, conforme a natureza dos dados), frequência simples e porcentagem. Para comparar a funcionalidade do assoalho pélvico com a atividade fí­sica das idosas foi utilizado o teste ANOVA one-way. O ní­vel de significância adotado foi de 5%. Resultados: As idosas praticam atividade fí­sica em média há 10 ± 9,24 anos, 2 vezes na semana. As medianas dos componentes do assoalho pélvico foram: 3 para força, 2 segundos para resistência, 3 para repetição e 4 para fibras rápidas. Conclusão: Apesar de a força dos MAP ser considerada boa, não há relação entre atividade fí­sica e a funcionalidade do assoalho pélvico.Palavras-chave: assoalho pélvico, atividade motora, idosas.Â
Treinamento do assoalho pélvico com ou sem eletroterapia no tratamento dos sintomas da hiperatividade do detrusor em mulheres com esclerose múltipla e mielopatia associada ao HTLV-I (HAM/TSP): um ensaio clí­nico randomizado
Authors: Bottini Dayane Aparecida Moises Caetano , De Assis Peterson Vieira , Salgado Pedro Rippel , Domingos João Américo , Christofoletti Gustavo , Pegorare Ana Beatriz Gomes de Souza
Published: September 2019

Â Introdução: A esclerose múltipla (EM) é a mais comum das doenças desmielinizantes, caracterizada pela localização de múltiplas placas de desmielinização na substância branca encefálica e medular. A mielopatia associada ao HTLV-I (HAM/TSP) é uma doença neurodegenerativa progressiva cuja resposta imune é exacerbada. Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito da eletroterapia na musculatura do assoalho pélvico (MAP) sobre os sintomas hiperatividade detrusora em mulheres com EM e HTLV-1. Métodos: Ensaio clí­nico randomizado e controlado com 4 meses de acompanhamento, no qual 20 mulheres em estágio moderado de EM ou HTLV-1 submetidas a um programa de treinamento da MAP associado ou não í  eletroterapia. As variáveis analisadas foram: sintomas de bexiga hiperativa (BH) pelo questionário validado OAB v8, contração perineal pelo esquema PERFECT e í­ndice de qualidade de vida por meio do questionário Qualiveen. Divididas em dois grupos, grupo controle (G2) e grupo tratamento (G1) que foi submetido a um protocolo de treinamento da MAP, realizado duas vezes por semana por 20 sessões e após este perí­odo de tempo todas as mulheres foram reavaliadas. Resultados: Sob-homogeneidade inicial observada nas variáveis pessoais e clí­nicas, o protocolo a que o grupo tratamento (G1) foi submetido resultou na melhora da contração voluntária (p â‰¤ 0,001), teste de esforço (p â‰¤ 0,001), reflexo cutâneo-anal (p â‰¤ 0,001), força de contração (p â‰¤ 0,001), sustentação (p â‰¤ 0,001), contrações rápidas (p â‰¤ 0,001), contrações lentas (p â‰¤ 0,001) e nos sintomas de bexiga hiperativa (p â‰¤ 0,001), em relação í  comparação inicial. Os resultados comprovam a eficácia de exercí­cios de fortalecimento da MAP acompanhados por um fisioterapeuta e o uso de correntes eletroterápicas de média frequência para o tratamento da BH na Esclerose Múltipla e na mielopatia associada ao HTLV-1. Conclusão: O protocolo de eletroestimulação mostrou-se benéfico em pacientes com EM e HTLV-1, promovendo melhora da BH e grau de contração perineal.Palavras-chave: bexiga hiperativa, modalidades de fisioterapia, assoalho pélvico.
A efetividade da fisioterapia pélvica para a vida diária de pacientes com incontinência urinária: estudo experimental pragmático retrospectivo
Authors: De Barros Patrí­cia Zaidan , Da Silva Elirez Bezzera
Published: September 2019

Objetivo: Avaliar a efetividade da fisioterapia pélvica sobre a vida diária de pacientes com incontinência urinária (IU). Métodos: Estudo experimental pragmático retrospectivo. Foram analisados 128 prontuários de pacientes encaminhados í  fisioterapia pélvica para o Hospital Federal dos Servidores do Rio de Janeiro com diagnóstico médico de IU nos anos 2010-2013. Estes pacientes foram avaliados e tratados por fisioterapeutas especializados. Foram coletados pré e pós-tratamento: resultados do International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire- Short Form (ICIQ-SF), a quantidade de protetores diários utilizados, a força dos músculos do assoalho pélvico (MAPs). Além disso, sexo; idade; tipo de IU; a intervenção realizada; quantidade, duração e frequência das sessões semanais. Resultados: Ao comparar os resultados dos questionários aplicados antes e após a intervenção da fisioterapia pélvica, observou-se uma diminuição significativa nos seguintes parâmetros: na frequência de IU de 4,1 ± 0,7 para 1,4 ± 1,5 (P = 0,0001); na quantidade de urina que o paciente perdeu de 4,5 ± 1,2 para 1,5 ± 1,6(P = 0,0001); no impacto causado pela perda urinária de 8,9 ± 1,9 para 1,7 ± 2,7 (P = 0,0001) e no escore final ICIQ - SF de 17, 5 ± 2.8 para 4,5 ± 5,4 (P = 0,0001). Conclusão: Na prática, a fisioterapia pélvica mostrou ser de grande contribuição para a vida diária de pacientes com IU, pois possibilitou o aumento da força dos MAPs, com consequente diminuição de perda urinária e uso de protetores diários, diminuindo significativamente o impacto da IU na vida diária destes pacientes (P = 0,0001).Palavras-chave: Fisioterapia, incontinência urinária, qualidade de vida.
Pulmonary sclerosing hemangioma mimicking bronchial malignancy: A case report
Authors: Bhuiyan AKM Motiur Rahman , Hasan Md Nazmul , Islam Mohammad Tanvir , Ferdous Sharif Md Hasan , Hossain Abid
Published: September 2019

Pulmonary sclerosing hemangioma is a rare benign neoplasm of the lung and predominantly occurs in female patients. Commonly, it presents as asymptomatic solitary pulmonary nodule on chest radiograph. We report a case of pulmonary sclerosing hemangioma who presented with fever and chest x-ray and computed tomography revealed cavitary lesion and mediastinal lymphadenopathy . The chest imaging findings were mimicking bronchial carcinoma. On histopathology and immune-cyto-histochemistry, we found her as having pulomonary sclerosisng hemangioma.The patient is now on follow up without any progression of the disease for last two months.

Birdem Med J 2019; 9(3): 251-253
Medical Quiz: Image Vol.9(3)
Authors: Islam Md Rashedul , Rahman Tanbin
Published: September 2019

Abstract not available

Birdem Med J 2019; 9(3): 261
From the Desk of Executive Editor Vol.9(3)
Authors: Uddin Khwaja Nazim
Published: September 2019

Abstract not available

Birdem Med J 2019; 9(3): 262
Effect of nitrogen and boron on available nutrients in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) and harvested soil
Authors: Shamsuzzoha Md , Jahan Mst Afrose , Mostofa Maruf , Afrose Rashma , Sarker Md Sadiquzzaman , Kundu Partha Komol
Published: September 2019

A field experiment was carried out at the Soil Science research field of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU), Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh to study the nutrient uptake of sesame plant and available nutrient condition of soil after harvesting of sesame. Sesame variety BARI Til-3 was used as test crop. The experiment consisted of two factors. Factor A: Nitrogen levels (N0-3): N0: 0 kg N/ha (control), N1: 50 kg N/ha, N2: 60 kg N/ha, N3: 70 kg N/ha; Factor B: Boron levels (B0-2): B0: 0 kg B/ha (control), B1: 2 kg B/ha, B2: 3 kg B/ha. The experiment was carried out in two factors Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. From the study, it was found that nutrient uptake of sesame plant and the nutrient concentration in post-harvested soil such as total N, available P, exchangeable K, available S and available B was increased with the increasing of nitrogen up to a certain level and boron supply. For the combined application of nitrogen and boron (60 kg N/ha and 3.0 kg B/ha) was found suitable to uptake maximum N, P, K, S and B by the sesame plant and to available the highest nutrient concentration in post-harvested soil.

Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.6(2): 203-213, August 2019
Toxicity analyses of surface water in selected industrial areas of Bogura sadar, Bangladesh
Authors: Alam ABM Shafiul , Bipa Momtahina , Rahman Md Sefaur , Tabassum Nurjahan , Topu Md Al Arafat
Published: September 2019

An investigation was carried out to assess the extent of ionic toxicity of surface water samples for agricultural usage in the Karatoya-Bangali Floodplain (2,577 sq. km). Fifteen water samples were collected from five industrial areas of Bogura sadar upazila to assess the dissolved chemical constituents and also to classify them on the basis of their comparative stability for agricultural usage. Water samples were collected from surface water sources viz., rivers, canals and ponds at Bogura sadar upazila. The chemical analyses included pH, electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), Ca, Mg, K, Na, Zn, Cu, Fe, Mn, Cd, Pb, B, As, CO3, HCO3, PO4, SO4 and Cl. The pH indicated that surface water samples were acidic to alkaline in nature (pH = 6.5-8.8). The electrical conductivity (EC) and sodium absorption ratio (SAR) revealed that all the surface samples were categorized as ‘medium salinity’ and ‘low alkalinity’ hazards with ‘excellent’ and ‘good’ in quality combining expressed as C2S1. Considering TDS all the surface waters were as ‘freshwater’. Soluble sodium percentage (SSP) indicated that all the surface water samples were ‘excellent’ and ‘good’ classes. Residual sodium carbonate (RSC) categorized the surface water samples as ‘suitable’ in quality for irrigation. The status of Ca, Mg, Na, K, Zn, Cu, As, B, Fe, CO3, SO4, PO4, and Cl were not hazards in the investigated area. In all surface water samples, HCO3 ion was considered as pollutant for irrigating crops. Rest ionic constituents were suitable for irrigation purposes. As, B, SO4, Cl and TDS were not problematic for drinking, TDS, Cd, Cu and Zn were not hazardous for livestock usage and SO4 and hardness (HT) were not problematic for aquaculture. But rest ionic constituents for these respective usages were toxic.

Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.6(2): 227-234, August 2019
Nutritional and cooking properties of some rice varieties in Noakhali region of Bangladesh
Authors: Anjum Kazi Ishrat , Hossain Mohammad Anowar
Published: September 2019

The experiment was conducted to evaluate the nutritional and cooking properties of some rice varieties collected from the farmers of Noakhali region of Bangladesh. Noakhali district is situated in the coastal belt of the country and this area also termed as ‘char’ land. All of the selected varieties were grown in saline soil condition. For assessment of nutritional quality, protein, iron and zinc content were estimated. The protein, iron and zinc content ranged from 6.75 to 8.63%, 7.09 to 9.84ppm, 24.52 to 32.34ppm, respectively. The highest amount of protein, iron and zinc were found in Kajalshail variety. All of the rice varieties showed significant variation for all cooking properties studied in this work. The volume expansion ratio (VER) was varied from 1.89 to 2.20. The kernel elongation ratio (KER) was greater than 1.1 in all varieties except Carandol. On cooking Kajalshail variety exhibited highest VER and KER 2.20 and 1.19, respectively. Based on the gel consistency (GC) test, the average GC values ranged from 39.73 to 92.53mm and varieties were categorized as hard, medium and soft. On the basis of alkali spreading value (ASV) the varieties were classified into three groups namely- low, intermediate and high. ASV was found significantly and negatively correlated with gelatinization temperature (GT). The Kajalshail variety was found to have the better nutritional and cooking quality among all varieties.

Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.6(2): 235-243, August 2019
Binamasur-10, the first drought tolerant lentil variety registered in Bangladesh
Authors: Roy Snigdha , Roy Dinesh Chandra , Noor Md Mahmud Al , Ghosh Shampa Rani , Ahmed Farid , Sushmoy Deboprio Roy
Published: September 2019

from International Centre for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) including some advanced lines from Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture in 2006. During Preliminary Yield Trial, the genotype LG-208 produced 18.62% and 29.47% higher seed yield than the check variety BARI Masur-5 at Ishurdi and Magura respectively. Through advanced yield trials, regional yield trials, on-station and on-farm trials from 2010-11 to 2015-16, it was found that exotic germplasm LG-208 showed better performance than check (BARI Masur-5). Genotype LG-208 had significantly highest seed setting and harvest index under 20% polyethylene glycol (PEG) induced drought and considered as the drought tolerant which showed similar performance with field trials in drought-prone areas (Chapainawabganj and Rajshahi). Based on the superior performance of exotic germplasm LG-208 line, BINA has decided with the National Seed Board (NSB) of Bangladesh to register this line as a high yielding drought tolerant lentil variety, named as Binamasur-10 in 2016.

Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.6(2): 253-262, August 2019
A comparative study on the costs and returns of organic vs. inorganic farming practices at selected areas near Dhaka, Bangladesh
Authors: Islam Md Arafat , Khan Nazmul Ahsan , Bashar Raisa
Published: September 2019

Inorganic farming is the norm in most areas of Bangladesh today, especially at croplands near Bangladesh’s capital - Dhaka. However, several recent studies have shown that such practices cause soil degradation overtime, consequently leading to long-term harm to the environment and economic profits. This long-term cost is often avoided by most farmers as inorganic farming is believed to fetch increased productivity/monetary gains, than its environmentally friendly, organic counterpart: the primary aim of this research was to find out the validity of this belief. The research used literature review and analysis of primary data collected about input costs, returns, crop yields, environmental effects, etc., from sixty respondents (mostly farmers and consumers involved in both types of farming), using one-on-one structured interviews, and three focus group discussions at the selected areas of Savar, Sreenagar and Rupganj, focusing primarily on two popular crops – tomato and corn; graphical and tabular analyses were conducted using MS Excel to propose interpretations and record findings. Keeping all other things constant and internalizing environmental externalities, while organic farming was found to produce around 50% and 33% less tomatoes and corns in net terms, respectively, than inorganic farming, the input costs and returns from one cycle of production were found to be lower (50%) and higher (around 200USD), respectively. Hence, from a long-run perspective, organic farming was concluded as the more cost-effective choice both in economic and environmental terms, given that the Dhaka market for organic products are managed better by the producers, consumers and government, alike.

Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.6(2): 289-299, August 2019
Antimicrobial activity in leaf extract of Neem in broiler
Authors: Akhter Rupaly , Sarker Md Wadud
Published: September 2019

The main objective of the study was to evaluate antibacterial activity of Neem leaf extracts (methanolic) against E. coli and Salmonella using different test such as production performances, biochemical, hematological, bacteriological tests and zone of Inhibition (ZOI) method. Azadirachta indica (neem) leaf extract was used to test growth performance, biochemical , hematological parameters and antimicrobial activity against disease causing bacteria Escherichia coli and Salmonella. That’s result indicated, methanolic extract of neem increased body weight, feed conversion ratio, decreased mortality rate from different microbial diseases.it also helped to maintain normal biochemical parameter for better health life of chicken. Neem extract increased leukocyte counts and decreased total viable count of bacteria in cecal faeces. Methanol extracts of varying concentrations 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 and 2.5% was prepared and tested against test organisms using agar diffusion method. Gentamicin of same varying concentrations was used to compare the effect of antimicrobial activity of methanol leaf extract. Data revealed that methanol extract of Neem has shown highest antimicrobial activity. Leaf extract of A. indica (Neem) had exhibited a potent antibacterial activity against various strain (E. coli, Salmonella spp) of bacterial pathogens, it showed almost nearest to microbial activity of gentamycin.

Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.6(2): 337-343, August 2019
Estudio de la competencia lectora y escritora de alumnos con discapacidad de la provincia de Herrera (Panamá)
Authors: Pérez Vega Ferdinan , Calderón Eriberto
Published: September 2019

La lectura y la escritura no solo las podemos definir como herramientas académicas sino como procesos básicos de comunicación inherente a la vida personal y social de los seres humanos. Esta es la justificación para evaluar tales competencias en el alumnado de la provincia de Herrera (Panamá). Concretamente, su desarrollo del lenguaje, en sus dimensiones básicas de forma, contenido y uso, mediante la prueba PLON-R como base para la adquisición del lenguaje escrito. Y seguidamente se aplican las pruebas del PROLEC-R y del PROESC para la lectura y la escritura, respectivamente. Todas ellas como parte de nuestra investigación en la provincia de Herrera en los niveles de primaria y premedia, la cual tiene como objetivo la evaluación de tales competencias de cara a detectar dificultades en sendas etapas para mejorar la calidad lectora y de escritura de nuestros estudiantes. Así se han explicitado en este artículo las deficiencias orales, lectoras y escritoras de acuerdo con los programas anteriores, y se han propuesto sugerencias de mejora contextualizadas y personalizadas, dado que tanto la evaluación como la intervención han sido llevadas a cabo por los propios docentes de los alumnos, en lo que cabría denominarse Investigación-Acción.
Estilos de enseñanza y procesos atencionales en niños en edad escolar
Authors: Gómez-Bohórquez Claudia Pilar Claudia Pilar , Gutiérrez-Montenegro Yamile , Machado-Osorio Diana Enith , Vicuña-de Rojas Jenny
Published: September 2019

El propósito de este trabajo consistió en la revisión y análisis de artículos resultados de investigaciones sobre las variables: estilos de enseñanza, estilos de aprendizaje y procesos atencionales. El rastreo se realizó en cuatro bases de datos, con el objetivo de mostrar la posible relación entre las variables y el estado actual de las mismas. Los resultados del análisis dan cuenta de la relación que existe alrededor del rol docente, el cual está atravesado por características personales y comportamentales, y que este incide en la forma en que sus estudiantes procesan, comprenden, memorizan, integran y aplican conocimientos.
Reseña de la Tesis Doctoral “Desarrollo y validación de una aplicación Web y CD educativa inclusiva para el aprendizaje de la Lengua de Señas Panameña”
Authors: Villarreal Vladimir
Published: September 2019

Como miembro del tribunal de evaluación de la tesis realizada por la reciente doctora Lineth Alaín, profesora de la Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá, y defendida el día 21 de junio de 2019 en la Universidad de Granada (España), quiero hacer una breve descripción del producto de la tesis y del proceso de su evaluación en el que participé directamente. Empezando por el final, la comisión estuvo conformada por dos profesores de la Universidad de Granada, que actuaron en calidad de Presidente y Secretario de la misma. Como presidente actuó el Dr. Sola Martínez, catedrático de Educación Especial y Director del Grupo de Investigación área de la misma Universidad. La secretaría de la comisión recayó sobre el Dr. García Guzmán, decano de la Facultad de Educación, Tecnología y Economía y especialista en atención a la diversidad del alumnado. La Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED) estuvo representada por la Dra. Sevillano García, catedrática de Tecnología Educativa, y la Universidad de Córdoba por la Dra. Marín Díaz, profesora especialista en tecnología educativa. Y por parte de la Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá tuve el honor de participar, al resultar seleccionado por la Escuela.
Material for the archaeological map of northern Afghanistan. The Murghab River ValleyAppendix A: Warwick BallAppendix B: Eric Hubbard
Authors: Gaibov V. A. , Koshelenko G. A. , Trebeleva G. V.
Published: September 2019

The article attempts to supplement the existing database of archaeological sites of Afghanistan, based on the data presented in the seminal book by W. Ball, as well as on recently published materials of the Soviet-Afghan archaeological expedition (by I. T. Kruglikova). These data are considered at a new level, using methods of remote sensing and multi-scale topographic maps of the region previously difficult to access for studying. The object of the research was the area of the valley of the Murghab river and its two right tributaries: Chapnal (Qaisar) and Kurutu Arik. Through the comparison of the complex data it's become possible to increase significantly the number of firmly localized sites of different eras, as well as specify some issues of historical and geographical nature.
Pencitraan Radiologis Uterus Didelphys
Authors: Kustiawan Wawan , Dewi Estherolita
Published: September 2019

Uterus didelphys is a congenital disorder in which there is a failure of merging of the Müllerian duct, during formation of uterine, cervix, and vagina at 6-11 weeks of gestation, which belongs to type III müllerian duct abnormalities, where there is unconnected duplication of the uterus, cervix and vagina. Incidence of uterine didelphys in 2012 is estimated 1: 3000 women. Müllerian duct abnormalities can be observed by imaging such as Ultrasonography (USG), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and hysterosalpingography (HSG). The HSG can show the müllerian duct abnormalities, but cannot distinguish the type of the müllerian duct abnormalities themselves, whereas those on USG and MRI are shown to be able to see antomic in more detail
Bacteria Have Superpowers to Recycle Soil Nutrients
Authors: Tapia-Torres Yunuen , Morón-Cruz Alberto
Published: September 2019

Bacteria are everywhere, and they do not only cause diseases! Bacteria are also involved in many processes that are indispensable for our life on Earth. Many of these processes have to do with the recycling (reuse) of chemical elements that have been here since the formation of the planet. Bacteria play an important role in the movement of the chemical elements between air, water, soil, and living things, allowing life as we know it to evolve. How do bacteria recycle chemical elements so that we can use them? Through important superpowers coded for by their genes!
A study of Genomic Prediction across Generations of Two Korean Pig Populations
Authors: Castro Dias Cuyabano Beatriz Castro Dias , Wackel Hanna , Shin Donghyun , Gondro Cedric
Published: September 2019

Genomic models that incorporate dense marker information have been widely used for predicting genomic breeding values since they were first introduced, and it is known that the relationship between individuals in the reference population and selection candidates affects the prediction accuracy. When genomic evaluation is performed over generations of the same population, prediction accuracy is expected to decay if the reference population is not updated. Therefore, the reference population must be updated in each generation, but little is known about the optimal way to do it. This study presents an empirical assessment of the prediction accuracy of genomic breeding values of production traits, across five generations in two Korean pig breeds. We verified the decay in prediction accuracy over time when the reference population was not updated. Additionally we compared the prediction accuracy using only the previous generation as the reference population, as opposed to using all previous generations as the reference population. Overall, the results suggested that, although there is a clear need to continuously update the reference population, it may not be necessary to keep all ancestral genotypes. Finally, comprehending how the accuracy of genomic prediction evolves over generations within a population adds relevant information to improve the performance of genomic selection.
Detection of Androgen Receptor Variant 7 (ARV7) mRNA Levels in EpCAM-Enriched CTC Fractions for Monitoring Response to Androgen Targeting Therapies in Prostate Cancer
Authors: Hille Claudia , Gorges Tobias M. , Riethdorf Sabine , Mazel Martine , Steuber Thomas , Von Amsberg Gunhild , König Frank , Peine Sven , Alix-Panabières Catherine , Pantel Klaus
Published: September 2019

Expression of the androgen receptor splice variant 7 (ARV7) in circulating tumor cells (CTCs) has been associated with resistance towards novel androgen receptor (AR)-targeting therapies. While a multitude of ARV7 detection approaches have been developed, the simultaneous enumeration of CTCs and assessment of ARV7 status and the integration of validated technologies for CTC enrichment/detection into their workflow render interpretation of the results more difficult and/or require shipment to centralized labs. Here, we describe the establishment and technical validation of a novel ARV7 detection method integrating the CellSearch® technology, the only FDA-cleared CTC-enrichment method for metastatic prostate cancer available so far. A highly sensitive and specific qPCR-based assay was developed, allowing detection of ARV7 and keratin 19 transcripts from as low as a single ARV7+/K19+ cell, even after 24 h of sample storage. Clinical feasibility was demonstrated on blood samples from 26 prostate cancer patients and assay sensitivity and specificity was corroborated. Our novel approach can now be included into prospective clinical trials aimed to assess the predictive values of CTC/ARV7 measurements in prostate cancer.
CuZnSn(SxSe1-x)4 Solar Cell Prepared by the Sol-Gel Method Following a Modified Three-Step Selenization Process
Authors: Shen Xunan , Tang Chengchun , Zhang Chao , Li Guanda , Zhao Yue , Li Wei , Chen Guifeng , Yang Tie
Published: September 2019

In current work, Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 thin films have been prepared by the sol-gel method based on dimethyl sulfoxide solution followed by a modified three-step selenization process. The key process of this method is to divide the Se evaporation and annealing into two different stages: employ a thermal cracking Se source in the Se evaporation stage and an above-atmospheric pressure in the annealing process. The morphological, structural, elemental distributional, and photovoltaic properties of Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 thin films prepared with the three-step selenization process were systematically investigated. It was found that through this modified selenization process, the formations of secondary phases (ZnSe, CuSnSe3) and a fine-grain bottom layer, which usually exists in the traditional one-step selenization process, were effectively suppressed. These improvements could further reduce the carrier recombination and improve the solar cell performance. The best solar cell is obtained with a short-circuit current density of 28.16 mA/cm2, open-circuit voltage of 404.91 mV, fill factor of 62.91%, and a power conversion efficiency of 7.17% under air mass 1.5 (100 mW/cm2) illumination.
Quantifying the Variability in Resting-State Networks
Authors: Oliver Isaura , Hlinka Jaroslav , Kopal Jakub , Davidsen Jörn
Published: September 2019

Recent precision functional mapping of individual human brains has shown that individual brain organization is qualitatively different from group average estimates and that individuals exhibit distinct brain network topologies. How this variability affects the connectivity within individual resting-state networks remains an open question. This is particularly important since certain resting-state networks such as the default mode network (DMN) and the fronto-parietal network (FPN) play an important role in the early detection of neurophysiological diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Using different types of similarity measures including conditional mutual information, we show here that the backbone of the functional connectivity and the direct connectivity within both the DMN and the FPN does not vary significantly between healthy individuals for the AAL brain atlas. Weaker connections do vary however, having a particularly pronounced effect on the cross-connections between DMN and FPN. Our findings suggest that the link topology of single resting-state networks is quite robust if a fixed brain atlas is used and the recordings are sufficiently long—even if the whole brain network topology between different individuals is variable.
The Control Parameter Determination Method for Bidirectional DC-DC Power Converters Interfaced Storage Systems Based on Large Signal Stability Analysis
Authors: Liu Xinbo , Bian Yawei , Cao Meigen , Zhang Zhou , Meng Qinghai
Published: September 2019

In DC microgrid (DC-MG), the loads connected with converters under strict control are considered as CPLs (constant power loads). When the voltage of CPLs decreases, the current increases and the negative impedance characteristic of CPLs cause instability easily. Fortunately, appropriate control for energy storage units could improve the system stability. However, most traditional control methods for bidirectional DC-DC power converters (BDC) connected with battery storage units do not quantitatively consider the stability influences of control parameters. This paper quantitatively analyzes the stability influence of the BDC current-mode control parameters and the negative impact of CPLs and derives the control parameter determination method for BDC interfaced storage systems. Large signal stability constraints are obtained in terms of mixed potential function. According to the constraints, the large signal stability is improved when the BDC control parameter kp increases, while the stability is degraded when the power of CPLs increases. The control parameter determination method is very effective and convenient to apply, and the appropriate parameter kp for BDC is determined. The regions of asymptotic stability (RAS) identify that the proposed control parameter determination method could improve the system stability effectively. The determination method is fully verified by the simulation and experimental results.
Banning Diesel Vehicles in London: Is 2040 Too Late?
Authors: Shammut Moayad , Cao Mengqiu , Zhang Yuerong , Papaix Claire , Liu Yuqi , Gao Xing
Published: September 2019

Air pollution contributes to 9400 deaths annually in London and diesel vehicles are considered a major source of lethal air pollutants. Consequently, the UK government announced its intention to ban diesel vehicles by 2040 to achieve a sustainable zero-carbon road transport system. Since no empirical studies have used a bottom-up approach to seek Londoners’ views, it is therefore worth investigating the public opinion regarding this forthcoming ban. This paper aims to fill this research gap by taking London as a case study. A survey was designed, and fieldwork was conducted to distribute questionnaires to Londoners. Completed questionnaires were analysed using both quantitative and qualitative methods. The findings revealed that the majority of Londoners would be in favour of the ban if they were sufficiently exposed to the appropriate sources of information and were favourably disposed towards environmental protection measures. The results also showed that Londoners were more likely to switch to electric vehicles (EVs) if they were offered generous incentives and encouraged to use scrappage schemes. The present study makes a strong case for enforcing the ban well before 2040. The significance of this research is to provide clearer signals regarding the future of diesel vehicles, which in turn will strengthen the EV policy and uptake.
Energy Demand of Short-Range Inland Ferry with Series Hybrid Propulsion Depending on the Navigation Strategy
Authors: Kunicka Magdalena , Litwin Wojciech
Published: September 2019

Interest in hybrid propulsion systems that can be used on small vessels has increased significantly in recent years. They can replace inefficient and environmentally burdensome conventional systems based on diesel engines. Hybrid propulsion has many advantages such as high energy efficiency and virtually noiseless operation, and therefore it fits well with the current trends of “green shipping” and “zero emission”. The aim of the research conducted was to examine and analyse the varied energy demand of a small inland ferry with electric propulsion depending on the navigation strategy. The work included tests carried out on a model of the vessel. Conventional resistance tests involving towing the model at a constant speed proved to be of no use for the unit, which, during a short voyage, moves with variable speeds and manoeuvres. Therefore, atypical and unique tests were performed to determine the energy consumption during the acceleration of the unit and the parameters of navigation with the propulsion turned off. The work resulted in calculated forecasts of energy consumption by the ship depending on the adopted cruising style and a proposal of the most energy-efficient way to cross the shipping route connecting the two banks of the Motława River in the city of Gdańsk.
Bidirectional Twisted Single-Stage Single-Phase Buck-Boost DC-AC Converter
Authors: Husev Oleksandr , Matiushkin Oleksandr , Roncero-Clemente Carlos , Vinnikov Dmitri , Chopyk Vasyl
Published: September 2019

This paper describes a bidirectional twisted single-phase single-stage buck-boost dc-ac converter based on an output unfolding circuit. This solution is derived by the combination of an inverting buck-boost dc-dc converter and an unfolding circuit. The operation principle, component design guidelines, along with the control approach are presented. The zero-crossing distortion problem is discussed and solved by a simple approach. The simulation and experimental results confirm all theoretical statements. Loss distribution and achievable efficiency are analyzed. Finally, the pros and cons of the proposed solution, along with the most promising application field, are analyzed and discussed in the conclusion.
Identification of Reference Genes for Quantitative Gene Expression Studies in Pinus massoniana and Its Introgression Hybrid
Authors: Mo Jiaxing , Xu Jin , Jin Wenjing , Yang Liwei , Yin Tongming , Shi Jisen
Published: September 2019

qRT-PCR is a powerful molecular research tool to study the regulation of gene expression. However, to accurately calculate gene expression levels, an experiment should include proper reference genes that show no changes in their expression level. Pinus massoniana, P. hwangshanensis, and their introgression hybrid in Mountain Lushan, China, are an ideal model for studying introgression and speciation. Although some research on reference gene selection for P. massoniana has been reported before, no studies on this subject have been performed where P. massoniana and its introgression hybrid were evaluated simultaneously. Here, we investigated ten genes (upLOC, SDH, ACT, EF, TOC75, DMWD, FBOX, PGK1, UBQ, and CL2417C7) identified from transcriptome data of these two taxa for reference gene potential. These ten genes were then screened across multiple tissues such as cone, young and mature stems, and young needles according to qRT-PCR thermal cycling and dissociation. Correlation coefficient, amplification efficiency, and cycle threshold value (Ct) range were applied to evaluate the reliability of each gene. The stability of candidate reference gene expression was calculated using three algorithms: geNorm, NormFinder, and BestKeeper. Base on the reliability and stability, we then offered a list of genes of recommended and not recommended for seven different tissue type and species. Our results demonstrated that different sample lines require different genes as reference to evaluate.