bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Isolation and immunoblotting of somatic antigens of Cotylophoron cotylophorum and Gastrothylax crumenifer
Authors: VIJAYASHANTHI R , SOUNDARARAJAN C , RAMAN M , SENTHILKUMAR T M A
Published: December 2022

Paramphistomosis is the emerging fluke infection in young ruminants which results in high morbidity and mortality in tropics and sub-tropics. The present study was carried out to detect the sharing antigens among the purified somatic antigens of G. crumenifer and C. cotylophorum, in  order to use as a candidate antigen for diagnosis of paramphistomosis in sheep. Immunoblot analysis of the purified somatic antigens of C. cotylophorum and G. crumenifer using their specific rabbit hyper immune serum revealed 3 common polypeptides at the range of 27, 29 and 60 kDa. Hence these three immunodominant peptides canÂ be used candidate antigens in development of vaccines against ovine paraphistomosis and also for early diagnosis of infection.
Genetic variation at the TVB locus in Turkish and Iranian native chicken breeds
Authors: KAYA MUHAMMET , MEYDAN HASAN , JANG CAFER PISH , YILDIZ MEHMET ALI
Published: December 2022

Avian leukosis viruses (ALVs) are retroviruses that can induce tumors, as well as reduce growth rate and productivity in chicken. The tumor virus B (TVB) locus encodes the cellular receptor that mediates an infection through ALVB, ALVD, and ALVE subgroups of ALV. Two single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) at nucleotide positions 172 and 184 of the autosomal TVB locus account for the three alleles, TVB*S1, TVB*S3, and TVB*R. The receptor encoded by TVB*R allele prevents viral entry into the cell of ALVB, ALVD, or ALVE subgroups. In this study, both SNPs at the TVB locus of 2 Turkish and 7 Iranian native chicken breeds were investigated by using a PCR-RFLP technique to determine genotypes and gene frequencies at TVB locus. The frequency of TVB*S1, and TVB*S3 alleles changed from 0.857 to 1.000, and from 0.022 to 0.143, respectively, in all studied breeds. The TVB*R allele for resistance to ALV-related viruses was not determined. As a result, it can be concluded that Turkish and Iranian native chickens are strongly susceptible to the infection of ALV-related viruses.
Effect of incubational thermal exposures on the hatchability and early post-hatch growth performance of broiler chickens
Authors: SOREN SHYAMAL K , BHANJA SUBRAT K , GOEL AKSHAT , MEHRA MANISH
Published: December 2022

In the present study, effect of high (39°C) or low (36°C) temperatures during 4th-7th, 11th-14th and 18th-21st d of broiler embryo development was studied. Incubation temperature did not affect embryo growth, but early exposure had higher embryonic mortality. High temperature causes early piping, but increased piping time by 4 h. Midperiod exposure recorded higher hatchability. Late-low temperature exposure had higher chick to egg weight ratio, apparently  improved FCR and higher body temperature, while early-high temperature exposure had lower body weight. In conclusion, mid and late period exposure to high or low temperature for 6 h could improve hatchability without affecting post-hatch performances in broilers.
Piscine diversity, Community structure and Distribution patterns of the West Ramganga River: A mid-Himalayan tributary of River Ganga
Authors: DAS SHYAMAL CHANDRA SUKLA , KHAN AMANULLAH , ALAM ABSAR , DUBEY VINEET KUMAR , JOSHI KRIPAL DATT
Published: December 2022

The study documents the fish diversity, assemblage structure, distributional pattern and composition at different sampling sites along the stretches of the West Ramganga river of mid-Himalayas between 138 and 777 meters above sea level. Altogether 92 fish species representing 8 orders, 23 families and 64 genera were recorded. The most dominant family was Cyprinidae with 47 species (51%) followed by Bagridae with 7 fish species (8%). Labeo was the most dominant genera with 9 species, followed by Barilius (6), Garra and Mystus (4 species each). Species richness showed a trend of rapid decline along the altitude with highest records in the lowland sites, where ~93% of the total fish species recorded were between 138 and 320 masl. The Shannon Wiener Index (H’) was found to be maximum at R6 (3.254) followed by R7 (3.24) and R8 (3.074) sites, all constituting the lowland stretch of the river. Species composition showed a distinct assemblage of cold-water specific genera at higher elevation sites based on clustering As per IUCN status, one species each of endangered (Tor putitora) and vulnerable (Schizothorax richardsonii) category was reported from the river, while 6 species reported, fell into near threatened category (Tor tor, Labeo pangusia, Wallago attu, Ompok pabda, Hypophthalmichthys molitrix, Bagarius bagarius and Ailia colia). The high fish species richness in the river Ramganga provides an updated information for the policy makers to plan suitable conservation measures which is currently lacking in most of the threatened freshwater ecosystems especially in the Himalayan river basin.
Consumer behavioural intention and perception towards organic foods in national capital of India
Authors: SATYAPRIYA SATYAPRIYA , SINGH PREMLATA , SANGEETHA V. , PAUL SUDIPTA , BARUA SUKANYA , MATHUR PULKIT , RATHORE HIMANSHI , KESHAVA KESHAVA
Published: December 2022

Organic food products are gaining popularity among consumers because of improved awareness about health, and protection of the environment. Though the organic food market is keen today but to broaden it further, one must understand consumersâ€™ perception for organic products. In this study, consumersâ€™ behavioural intention and perception was studied towards purchase of organic food. Structured questionnaires were formulated and 1047 respondents residing in the urban sectors of Delhi were approached. The reliability analysis of questionnaires carried out using the Cronbach's Alpha test indicated that for the tested variables i.e. Attitude, Subjective norms and Perceived Behaviour Control (PBC), the value calculated was approx. 0.90. Further, theory of planned behaviour (TPB) applied to the study showed 78% variance amongst the above stated three variables towards the behavioral intention of the consumers for organic food, and PBC was the most impactful variable to affect the overall intention of the consumersâ€™ to purchase organic products. Price value, followed by the origin and freshness of the produce were some of the important factors contributing in decision making. Moreover, consumers prefer to purchase organic foods if they are not very expensive in comparison to the conventional ones. The results provided in-depth insight about the consumersâ€™ behavioural intentions, knowledge, perception and factors contributing to the purchase behavior of organic food commodities by the Indian urban population.
Foliar and soil N fertilization as a function of cropping behaviour of Royal Delicious apple (Malus domestica)
Authors: SINGH DEEPIKA , BHATIA H S , SHARMA S D , SHARMA N C , KUMAR PRAMOD , KUMARI NEELAM
Published: December 2022

The key factor to obtain good yield and high fruit quality in apple (Malus domestica Borkh.) production is tree fertilization. The present study was planned with the objective to investigate the effect of soil applied N sources through foliar Urea sprays on morphometric growth traits, yield and fruit quality of apple cv. Royal Delicious. The trial was carried out on 28-year old trees raised on Crab apple Malus sylvestris (L.) Mill rootstock. Soil application of N sources, viz. Urea, calcium nitrate (CN), N:P:K (19:19:19) + Urea, N:P:K (12:32:16) + Urea and CAN + foliar Urea sprays at the levels of 840, 700 and 560 g N/tree were used. The effect of soil application of N sources and levels along with foliar Urea sprays on growth, production and fruit quality of apple recorded CAN + foliar Urea at 700 g N/ tree as the superior combination for optimum growth, fruit set and yield which was closely followed by CN + foliar Urea and Urea (soil) + Urea (foliar) application at 700 g N/tree. Whereas, fruit quality in terms of fruit size, weight, sugars and total soluble solids were improved with CAN + foliar Urea as well as CN + foliar Urea at 700 g N/tree.
Lentil (Lens culinaris) demonstrations for enhanced productivity at farmers' fields in India
Authors: SAH POOJA , DOGRA ATUL , SARKER ASHUTOSH , HASSAN ADEN AW , RIZVI AQEEL HASAN
Published: December 2022

The Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW) sponsored project on lentil entitled “Enhancing Lentil Production for Food, Nutritional Security and Improved Rural Livelihoods” was implemented by International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), South Asia & China Regional Program (SACRP) collaboration with National Agricultural institutes SAUs and NGOs. This study was implemented in nine districts of four zones i.e. Eastern Himalayan Region (Nagaon, Assam) (Zone-I), Lower Gangetic Plains Region (Malda and Murshidabad, West Bengal) (Zone-III), Middle Gangetic Plains Region (Patna, Nalanda and Muzaffarpur, in (Bihar) and Ballia and Chandauli (Uttar Pradesh) (Zone-IV) and Upper Gangetic Plains Region (Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh) (Zone-V). Demonstrations on lentil were conducted in these zones during 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13. The increase in per cent of yield was ranging between 27.65 to 64.99 per cent. The technology gap and extension gap were ranging between 4.63 to 15.53 q/ha and 1.72 to 5.35 q/ha, respectively. The technology index was ranging in between 25.72 per cent to 64.80 per cent. By adopting improved production technologies, productivity can be increased which will further uplift in the socio-economic level of the farming communities.
Effect of saline water irrigations on physiological, biochemical and yield attributes of dual purpose pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) varieties
Authors: MAKARANA GOVIND , KUMAR ASHWANI , YADAV R K , KUMAR RAKESH , SONI POOJA G , LATA CHARU , SHEORAN PARVENDER
Published: December 2022

A split-plot experiment with four replicates on performance of dual purpose pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) under different saline water irrigation was conducted during kharif 2015 at ICAR-CSSRI experimental farm, Nain, Panipat. The experiment was conducted with 4 main-plot treatment consisting of different levels of saline irrigation water [ Normal(~0.6 dS/m) and three levels of saline irrigation (ECiw 3, 6 and 9 dSm-1)] and two sub-plot treatments of varieties [ICMV-15111 and AVKB-19]. AVKB-19 variety was found robust and more stable than ICMV 15111 in terms of physiological attributes (relative water content, membrane injury and chlorophyll content) at all three periodic observations taken at 50 days after sowing (at 1st cut), 30 days and 60 days after 1st cut. Among biochemical attributes, total soluble sugars, proline, epicuticular wax content increased with increasing stress levels where as protein content decreased with increasing level of salinity stress. AVKB-19 variety accumulated significantly higher osmolyte content than ICMV-15111. Irrespective of salinity treatments, Na+ content (shoot and root) was recorded gradually high with ICMV-15111 than AVKB 19 at all study stages. AVKB 19 variety presented significantly higher shoot and root K+ content than ICMV 15111. Data on green fodder yield showed significant differences between two cultivars across different saline water levels. The AVKB-19 variety produced significantly higher mean green fodder yield (27.96 t/ha) as compared to ICMV-15111(25.51 t/ha). The AVKB-19 resulted into significantly maximum DM yield at the 1st as well as in 2nd cut (5.67 and 5.09 t/ha) over ICMV-15111. AVKB-19 variety produced significantly higher (16.26%) grain yield of 1.93 t/ha as compared to 1.66 t/ha in ICMV-15111. The magnitude of reduction (%) with increasing salinity over good quality irrigation water was observed 10.14, 20.74 and 37.33 with 3.0, 6.0 and 9.0 dS/m salinity water, respectively. Results concluded that AVKB-19 variety of pearl millet proved superior and may be adapted as a choice for getting higher grain as well as green fodder yield with better physiological and biochemical responses under saline environment.
Genetic architecture of resistance to yellow vein mosaic virus disease in advance lines of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)
Authors: BHARATHKUMAR M V , DHANKHAR S K , DAHIYA M S , SRIKANTH M
Published: December 2022

An experiment was under taken in rainy seasons of 2015 and 2016 to estimate the gene action involved in inheritance of resistance to Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YVMV) disease in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench). Thirty okra advance lines were screened against the natural incidence of YVMV disease in northern Indian condition during rainy season of year 2015, which is the most congenial season for population build-up of whiteflies (Bemicia tabaci), the vector of YVMV. Two resistant (HBT-12 & HB-1157) and two susceptible (HBT-49 & HBT-24) lines were identified and crossed in resistant Ã— susceptible fashion to obtain four hybrids and their advanced generations, viz. first and second filial generations (F1 and F2) and backcrosses (BC1 and BC2) to study their segregation pattern for YVMV resistance and to record the days to first appearance of YVMV disease in various generations of the crosses, thereby to reveal the gene action involved in these resistant lines. Qualitative analysis for YVMV resistance through segregation in the F2s and backcrosses of four cross combinations revealed the involvement of two complementary dominant genes in HBT-12 and a single dominant gene in HB-1157, while involvement of additive gene action in all these crosses was revealed by quantitative analysis performed for disease related trait, days to first disease appearance via generation mean analysis.
In vitro micropropogation of Stevia rebaudiana in Bihar
Authors: RASHMI K , SAHAY S , KUMAR H
Published: December 2022

The shoot apex, leaf, nodal stem and internodal stem of Stevia rebaudiana (Bert.) Bertoni were cultured on 21 different media, having different concentrations and combinations of auxins (2,4-D, IBA, NAA) and cytokinins (KIN, BA) supplemented to Murashige and Skoog (MS) basal medium. Besides these explants, the formed callus and developed shoots were also cultured. The tissue culture experiments resulted in establishment of cultures, swelling of explants, elongation of existing shoot, callus formation, caulogenesis, rhizogenesis and regeneration of plantlets, acclimatization of plantlets and ultimately development of micropropagation protocol. During acclimatization, the plantlets regained their photosynthetic efficiency and transpiration mechanism. The size of leaf also increased during acclimatization. In the present investigation a survival rate of 48% was found during hardening. Good callus formation and differentiation of shoots from formed callus showed the possibility of plant improvement through tissue culture.
Influence of different nutrient management practices on productivity, profitability and nutrient dynamics in basmati rice (Oryza sativa) – wheat (Triticum aestivum) cropping systems in western Indo-Gangetic Plains of India
Authors: JAT N K , YADAV R S , KUMAR SUDHIR , SHAMIM M , RAVISANKAR N , BABU SUBHASH , PANWAR A S
Published: December 2022

A field investigation was carried out at ICAR-Indian Institute of Farming Systems Research, Modipuram during 2013-15 to devise the best nutrient management strategy in basmati (Oryza sativa L.)â€“ wheat (Triticum aestivum L. emend Fiori and Paol) cropping system. Investigation used six nutrient management practices, viz. 100% organic; 75% organic + innovative practices; 50% organic + 50% inorganic; 75% organic + 25% inorganic; state recommendation and 100% inorganic. Grain yield and nutrient uptake of basmati rice and wheat were found at par under organic (100% organic and 75% organic + innovative practices) and integrated nutrient management practices (50% organic + 50% inorganic and 75% organic + 25% inorganic), however it was significantly higher compared to 100% inorganic nutrient management. Organic nutrient management, i.e.100% organic and 75% organic + innovative practices resulted in 42.4 and 37.7% higher grain yield in case of basmati rice and 29.3 and 39.7% higher yield in case of wheat, respectively over 100% inorganic; besides being superior in terms of soil available N, P, K and organic carbon. Additional net returns to the tune of ` 53.2 × 103/ha and ` 59.7 × 103/ha from basmati rice-wheat cropping system was recorded under 100% organic and 75% organic + innovative practices, respectively over 100% inorganic. Nutrient management through 75% organic + innovative practices in basmati rice-wheat cropping system resulted in ` 6.5 × 103/ha additional returns over 100% organic nutrient management and it also scored highest in terms of nitrogen use efficiency of both basmati rice (48.5 kg/kg N) and wheat (38.1 kg/kg N). A significantly higher residual soil fertility in terms of available N, P, K and organic carbon in soil as compared to 100% inorganic nutrient management was also observed.
Improving fruit size and quality of sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) cv. Pineapple through auxin sprays
Authors: DALAL R P S , VIJAY VIJAY , SAINI HEMANT , RANA G S
Published: December 2022

A field study was undertaken to investigate the effect of auxin sprays on fruit size and quality of sweet orange (Citrus sinensis L.) cv. Pineapple during the year 2015â€“16 at the experimental orchard of the University. Exogenous application of 2,4-D @ 20 ppm and NAA @ 50 ppm at the end of April and July increased the percentage of medium size fruits, average fruit weight, number of fruits per plant and fruit physical quality with respect to peel thickness and peel content. However, chemical quality in terms of TSS, acidity and ascorbic acid was not affected by any treatment and spray schedule. The foliar application of 2,4-D 20 ppm at the end of April and July gave highest additional income over control.
Effect of organic and inorganic nutrient sources on productivity, profitability and soil fertility in onion (Allium cepa) under Entisol
Authors: SINGH HARVENDRA , SINGH VINAY , SINGH JAGPAL
Published: December 2022

Field experiment was conducted for two consecutive winter (rabi) seasons of 2014â€“15 and 2015â€“16 at Panwari village, Agra,Uttar Pradesh to find out the best combination of organic manures and inorganic fertilizers for increasing productivity, profitability and soil fertility in onion (Allium cepa L.) under Entisol. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with eight treatments and three replications. The results revealed that the fresh weight of onion bulb, and bulb yields increased on application of 100% NPK. The yields of onion bulbs were significantly lower with the suboptimal dose of NPK fertilizers (75% RDF). An additional bulb yield of 7.25 t/ha was realized with 75% NPK+15 t/ha FYM over 75% NPK alone. Application of 75% RDF+6 t/ha vermicompost increased bulb yield by 29.4% over 75% RDF alone. Application of 75% RDF+15 t/ha FYM+20 kg/ha S and 75% NPK+6 t/ha vermicompost+20 kg/ha S increased the bulb yield by 38.5 and 43.8% over 75% RDF, respectively, indicating the superiority of vermicompost over FYM. The maximum content of protein (7%) was recorded with 75% NPK+15 t/ha FYM+20 kg/ha S, but maximum value of protein yield (481 kg/ha) was recorded with 75% NPK+6 t/ha vermicompost+20 kg/ ha S. Application of 75% NPK+20 kg/ha S also improved the yield (29.92 t/ha), quality, and uptake of nutrients by onion bulbs but proved inferior compared to vermicompost and FYM. The uptake of NPK and S was highest with 75% NPK+6 t/ha vermicompost+20 kg/ha S and lowest in control. Net returns (` 1,44,375/ha) and B:C ratio (3.20) were also highest with 75% NPK+6 t/ha vermicompost+20 kg/ha S. Use of organic manures decreased soil pH and their combined use with fertilizers built up organic carbon and available NPK and S in post-harvest soil.
Effect of seasonal variation on the performance of solar photovoltaic pumping system under field conditions
Authors: KAUR MAHEKPREET , GARG SUNIL , SHARDA RAKESH , SINGH KAMAL GURMIT
Published: December 2022

The present study was undertaken to analyse the performance of solar photovoltaic (SPV) pumping system parameters, under different seasons. The average flow rate in summer, monsoon, post-monsoon and winter season was 3.0, 2.17, 3.44 and 2.93 Lps, respectively. The average conversion efficiency in summer, monsoon, post-monsoon and winter season was 14.36, 15.13, 17.04 and 16.85%, respectively. The range of optimum panel temperature should be between 12â€“32Â°C at which conversion efficiency will be maximum varying from 18.39â€“21%. During smog the average solar irradiance and flow rate decreased from 828 W/m2 to 393 W/m2 and 3.09 Lps to 1.59 Lps, respectively, as compared to before smog conditions. The presence of clouds significantly affected/lowered down the current, RPM and flow rate but the temperature did not change much which reveals that temperature has minimum effect on the development of current and voltage in solar photovoltaic cells.
A Case of Auricular Acupressure Combined with Traditional Chinese Medicine for the Treatment of Chronic Prostatitis
Authors: Cen Xuan , Pan Yali
Published: December 2022

The etiology of chronic prostatitis is complex, the onset is slow, the delay is difficult to heal, and it is easy to recur. Western medicine is mainly based on drug relief, the efficacy is not good, Chinese medicine treatment of such diseases has a long history, the efficacy is accurate, the means are rich, now reported a case as follows.
Crónica de una muerte anunciada: el futuro de la Carta de la Energía
Authors: de Sadeleer Nicolas
Published: December 2022

El Tratado sobre la Carta de la Energía (TCE), tratado mixto concluido por la UE y 26 Estados miembros, incluye la resolución de litigios entre inversores y Estados (“ISDS”). En su sentencia Komstroy (C-741/19), el Tribunal de Justicia de la UE dictaminó que la ISDS del TCE es contraria al derecho de la UE. Los negociadores de los 54 Estados parte del TCE llegaron a un acuerdo en junio de 2022 para modernizar el tratado. Este tratado de modernización incluye la exclusión de la ISDS para los litigios intracomunitarios, lo que a la larga debería impedir las demandas de arbitraje de los inversores de los Estados miembros contra España. Sin embargo, al no estar satisfechos con la modernización prevista, siete Estados miembros, entre ellos el Reino de España, se plantean denunciar la Carta de la Energía.
Manual de Medicina Interna Hospitalaria Tomo 3
Authors: Villamar Véliz Doménica Mirella , Minchala Nieto Isabel Doménica , Palacios Mendoza Omar Alejandro , Santana Alarcón Andrea Elizabeth , Abarca Pineda Magaly Rocío , Vintimilla Condoy Adrian Santiago , Vintimilla Condoy Bryan Fabian , Escobar Celi Gloria Inés , Valle Pasaca Danny Hernán , Mendoza Agusto Anthony Iván , Lucon Rivas Johanna Natali , Aldás Erazo Manuel Rafael , Hermida Carrión Edgar Mateo , Yaguana Guajala Ronald Guillermo , Yaguana Guajala Diego Israel , Castro Casanova Tirso Jahir , Toala Mosquera Leonardo Javier , Rojas Castillo Diana Stephania , Moyano Gaibor Cinthya Belén , Paliz Gallegos Maria Celeste , Rivadeneira Jurado Hector Agustin , Rivadeneira Jurado Elias Agustín , Rubio Jadán Jorge Hernán , Chata García Santiago Napoleón , Palacios Sacoto María Doménica , Narea Kaviedes Boris Efraín , Encarnación Quinche José Eliceo , De la Torre Mendoza Leshlie Janine , Apolinario Rojas Alfredo Javier , Apolinario Rojas Luis Enrique
Published: December 2022

De la obra manual de medicina interna hospitalaria tomo 3 nos da 25 temas de enfermedades más comunes que tienen la posibilidad de manifestarse en el primer grado de atención, su especificación, diagnóstico y procedimiento de primera linea. De enorme utilidad para doctores que se hallan llevando a cabo sus rotaciones en las distintas superficies.
Improving language disorders in children with Down syndrome by applying a multimodal intervention program structured in accordance with the Theory of Multiple Intelligences
Authors: Anghel Elisabeta Elena , Agheana Viorel
Published: December 2022

Down syndrome can cause disorders of both cognitive abilities, but also, most often, cause a deficit in language development, and their speech and language develop later and more slowly, hence the importance of finding optimal ways to improve. The purpose of the research is the development, implementation, and validation of the effectiveness of the speech therapy intervention program structured in accordance with the Theory of Multiple Intelligences (Howard Gardner). Participants with Down syndrome in this study obtained significant improvements in the areas of language and communication assessed after receiving the systematized speech therapy intervention, based on the theory of multiple intelligences.
Using Assistive Technology to Improve Decoding Skills in Special Educational Needs (SEN) Students
Authors: Calotă Ruxandra
Published: December 2022

While text-to-speech and other related read-aloud tools have been used before to foster reading comprehension skills in Special Educational Needs (SEN) students, they have been mainly used to translate written text into spoken text, thus enabling poor readers to follow along. This study examines the impact of using such tools to design an adaptive learning curriculum that aims to improve decoding skills by integrating high-frequency words into technology-enhanced phonics lessons. Results suggest this technique is effective in facilitating a better understanding of high-frequency word structure in students with learning disabilities, but less so in strengthening their ability to decode nonsense words.
Impact of professional reorientation of people with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) in the photo & video production industry
Authors: Mitici Daniela , Agheana Viorel
Published: December 2022

This qualitative research explores the therapeutic effects of photography and video making on the mental health of disabled people, mainly paraplegics and tetraplegics. We will see to what extent the artistic creative process and the professional reconversion might concur to the rehabilitation and integration of people with limited physical capabilities. Furthermore, we will determine how they perceive the experience and whether it generated positive or negative thoughts about the acquired disability. Last but not least, we will try to find out if the artistic process has improved the self-esteem of the subjects, as well as their perceived quality of life. Although we found that all study participants have low self-esteem, it does not influence their self-image, with the identified traits generally being positive and adaptive. The study also showed that references to manifested disability are very weak, which indicates that disability is not considered to be a defining characteristic for the analyzed group, but just another aspect of personality.
Emotional difficulties experienced by parents of children with disabilities versus parents of typical children
Authors: Poptean Corina Bianca , Popovici Doru Vlad
Published: December 2022

This study aimed to discover whether parents of children with disabilities report higher levels of depression, anxiety and stress compared to parents of typical children, but also whether having a child with special needs influences the parent's job. By applying the DASS and PSS questionnaires, we concluded that these parents are more stressed, depressed and anxious, but also that they give up their jobs to take care of the disabled child.
Effectiveness of using the resonant vocal techniques in singing voice disorders
Authors: Agheana Viorel , Mircea Ligia
Published: December 2022

Singing voice disorders are an important segment of vocal pathology, targeting a niche of professional and amateur singers of all musical genres. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of using the principles of vocal hygiene and the eclectic vocal therapy model by combining three resonant vocal techniques: humming, the method of disguised yawning and the chewing technique, in the corrective-recuperative vocal therapy program. The positive effects of the vocal therapy used in all five case studies were observed. If the initial assessment relates to altered vocal parameters, pain in the laryngeal muscles and a negative influence of vocal problems on quality of life, the final assessment found normalization of vocal parameters, decreased pain and improved the quality of life.
Sustitución parcial de harina de trigo (triticum aestivum L) por harina de zapallo (cucúrbita máxima) en la elaboración de extruidos de origen alimentario cultivadas en Ecuador
Authors: Sánchez-Malusin Erika , Sánchez-Malusin Tannya , García- Muñoz Marcelo , Bayas-Morejón Favian , Vásquez-Coloma Hugo
Published: December 2022

EL manejo de harinas preparadas ha sido elemental en la elaboración de productos con mayores propiedades nutrimentales, en este sentido, fuera de la harina tradicional, el zapallo (Cucúrbita máxima D) tiene su aporte nutricional en fibra, celulosa, vitamina A, magnesio, también contribuye a la neutralización de ácidos gástricos, enriquece la sangre, regula el sistema digestivo y disminuye el riesgo de padecer enfermedades cardiacas gracias a la presencia de β-carotenos. Es por ello que esta investigación planteó evaluar la “Sustitución parcial de harina de trigo (Triticum aestivum L) por harina de zapallo (Cucúrbita máxima) en la elaboración de extruidos. Para lo cual, se estudiaron diferentes velocidades de rotación del tornillo (120 rpm y 160 rpm), diferentes temperaturas de procesamiento de extruido (100 ºC, 120 ºC y 140 ºC); llegándose a analizar 18 tratamientos, estos tratamientos se valuaron mediante pruebas sensoriales, del mejor tratamiento se analizaron características fisicoquímicas, bromatológicas y microbiológicas. Destacándose tras el análisis sensorial como el mejor al tratamiento la sustitución (80% harina de trigo + 20% harina de zapallo) (a una velocidad del tornillo de 160 rpm) (con una temperatura de extruido de 120°C), dentro de las características biológicas, microbiológicas el producto final, este estuvo dentro de los parámetros y normas establecidas. Se concluye que la combinación del trigo y zapallo pueden ser aplicados como un componente para enriquecer el producto mejorando sus características nutricionales.
Effects of Body Roundness Index on Spinal Anesthesia Block Characteristics
Authors: AKINCI EKİNCİ Nuran , TUTAR Mahmut Sami , KOZANHAN Betül
Published: December 2022

Body roundness index (BRI) is based on the assumption that the human body's shape is an ellipse, which combines height and waist circumference. We aimed to investigate the effect of BRI on spinal anesthesia [SA] sensory levels and hypotension in patients undergoing elective surgery. In this observational study, we prospectively enrolled 18-80 years old patients with ASA physical status I-III who underwent single-shot spinal anesthesia using 15 mg 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine at L3–L4 intervertebral space for transurethral and lower limb surgery. Maximum sensory blockade level at 15th and 30th min, block regression time to L2 level, hypotension, bradycardia occurrence were recorded. BRI, waist, and hip circumference were found as independent predictive factors in a maximum sensory blockade level at 15th min [OR=65.7 95% CI: 1.304-3310, p=0.036; OR=0.733 95% CI: 0.558-0.963, p=0.026; OR=1.065 95% CI: 1.001-1.133, p=0.047; respectively]. Hypotension after SA was not associated with anthropometric variables. BRI can be used as a new practical tool to predict the increased cephalic spread of local anesthetic in patients undergoing SA.
Şüpheli Miyokard Enfarktüsü Hastalarında High Sensitive Troponin I ve Troponin T Değerlerinin Koroner Anjiyografi Sonuçları ile Uyumu
Authors: İLANBEY Bilal , ERSOY Süleyman , YILDIRIM Alp
Published: December 2022

EKG’de ST segment yükselmesi olmayan miyokard enfarktüsü (NSTEMI) hastalarının tanısında high-sensitive troponinler önemlidir. Seri troponin ölçümleri ve belirli cut-off değerlerin kullanıldığı algoritmalar sayesinde miyokard enfarktüsü için dahil etme ya da dışlama yapılabilmektedir. Bazı hastalar dahil etme veya dışlamaya uymamakta ve şüpheli miyokard enfarktüsü düşünülerek gözlem altına alınmaktadır. Gözlem altına alınan ve klinik olarak miyokard enfarktüsü olasılığı yüksek hastalara koroner anjiyografi yapılmaktadır. Amacımız ESC 2020 kılavuzuna göre gözlem altına alınan hastalarda high-sensitive troponin I ve T’nin koroner anjiyografi ile uyumunu değerlendirmekti. 0-1 saat için hs-cTnI 6-50 ng/L arası ve delta 1s değişikliği
Farklı Tuz Konsantrasyonu ile Tuzlanmış Alabalık Üretim Analizi
Authors: DUMAN Muhsine
Published: December 2022

Bu çalışmada, farklı konsantrasyonlarda [(30 mg/g (D1), 50 mg/g (D2) ve 70 mg/g (D3)] tuz ile kuru tuzlanmış balık filetolarının su kaybı, işleme verimini, besinsel değeri ve duyusal kabul edilebilirliği değerlendirilmiştir. Ayrıca, 48 saat tuzlama süresince belli zaman aralıklarında pH ve su aktivitesi (aw) değerleri belirlenmiştir. Elde edilen sonuçlara göre, tuz oranı ne kadar yüksekse su kaybı o kadar yüksek ve verimde o kadar düşük olarak tespit edilmiştir. Tuz ilavesinin besin değeri üzerinde de etkisi olduğu saptanmıştır. Tuz oranı artıkça su miktarı (%69,51) düşmüş, kül miktarı (%6,14) artmıştır. Tüm gruplarda protein ve yağ değerleri arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılıkların olmadığı tespit edilmiştir (p>0,05). Duyusal analiz sonuçları, kontrol ve D3 gruplarının lezzet ve genel beğeni puanları D1 ve D2 gruplarında önemli ölçüde daha düşük olduğunu göstermiştir (p
A Study on Sustainability of Payment Banks in India using Technology Acceptance Model
Authors: Venkatesan Thilak , SS Samitha
Published: December 2022

Payment banks are new era banks that provide limited services but with simple access. The Reserve Bank of India established it with an aim to offer remittance services to migrant labor workforce, low-income households, small businesses, and other unorganized sector entities. Awareness plays a major role in the mindset of the people towards the digitalized mode of the payment system. Payment banks are currently facing many challenges as they are not allowed to lend money. Their major source of income comes only from the interest of the government securities in which they can invest. Despite all these, payment banks are struggling with huge losses and their existence is in a dubious situation. Six out of eleven payment banks are assessing the option of converting themselves into a small finance bank. In this context, the study focusses to analyze the key factors contributing to sustainability of the of payment banks. A measure of the trust and its role was used to test the relationship along with perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. Actual usage was observed as a perception of usefulness and ease of use among the respondents. Payment banks offer a paradigm shift in making India a digital economy.
Significance of Psychological Contract in Education – A Study with Special Reference to Response of Students to Online Classes at the Time of Lockdown Due to Covid 19
Authors: KV Santhosh , Vikas Bhavya
Published: December 2022

Psychological contracts are being studied by many researchers in the present days. This paper attempts to establish the importance of psychological contract during formal education stage, by considering the response of UG and PG students to online classes at the time of lockdown due to Covid 19. With the limited literature research it was found that many have tried to understand the benefits and pitfalls of online teaching. But the researches that establish a relationship between online education and psychological contract were found to be less explored, which is exactly what this paper attempts to do. The objectives of the study is to find out the challenges faced by the students and the faculty members during the online classes and to understand the reasons behind the decreased student attendance. A pilot tested questionnaire was used to collect the data from 246 students and 112 Faculty members from various streams including Engineering, Commerce and Management. The collected data were analysed using Chi Square test. The results showed that weaker psychological contract plays a major role in the decrease in student attendance during the online classes. Other factors include lack of face to face interaction, internet connectivity issues etc.
Should India Lend to GDH the Same Weight as to GDP?
Authors: Char Sudhavna
Published: December 2022

Growth for growth's sake goes against the grain of sustainable economics. It is not maintainable on the basis of full-cost pricing. The billing should include health and environmental costs, including charges for the exhaustion of natural resources, egregious disparities in wealth distribution, and increases in mental and physical sickness. Today’s material growth model transmutes many economic endeavors into preying on current and future generations. Unwittingly, the single-minded pursuit of growth without a global perspective has been resulting in loss of life and property, besides undermining prospects of life’s basics for upcoming generations. This is myopic, ignoring catastrophes hitting home. In this dystopian scenario, it is judicious to shift attention to non- economic vistas such as well-being. This is doable, at least after the basics of life, including education and health care, have been reached to the poor. A holistic growth atlas can then be mapped within the peripheries of sustainable growth. Such mapping would be in qualitative terms as well, factoring in local beliefs, besides in quantitative terms. Policymakers could then hold back jockeying for GDP growth and adopt a serviceable tactic policy to Gross National Happiness.
Gaining a Better Understanding of Higher Education: During and Post-Pandemic Scenario
Authors: Sethi Krati , Roy Manas
Published: December 2022

Because of the coronavirus epidemic, faculty as well as the students have had to respond to “out of the ordinary” difficulty by quickly switching from traditional class - room education to online learning forms via “virtual classrooms”. Students facing challenges and continuing facing difficulties for various reasons required to adapt this modification in this delivery of curriculum becoming un attentive. Few solutions have been developed for students to assist them in freely transferring to virtual classrooms and maintaining proper online learning etiquette. A series of recommendations is offered in the present study to help students so that they can explore and improve their involvement in the classroom held in online or “virtual classroom”. Taking this view into account the viewpoint is that higher education is in the epicenter of this epidemic that serves a varied fraternity of students. Triggering fruitful conversation among teachers dealing with and adapting technology to render their services during this epidemic could be helpful in “re-imagining” and “re-designing” subsequent courses. It is presumed that in the aftermath of the outbreak or in the new normal, this could aid subsequent considerations to generate the superior habits and rules and regulations required to continue this “virtual classrooms”.
ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТЬ ИМПРЕГНАЦИИ ДЕНТИНА ЗУБОВ НАНОЧАСТИЦАМИ ГИДРОКСИДА МЕДИ-КАЛЬЦИЯ ПРИ ЭКСПЕРИМЕНТАЛЬНОМ ЛЕЧЕНИИ КАРИЕСА
Authors: Румянцев В.А. , Бессуднова А.Р. , Блинова А.В. , Заблоцкая Н.В.
Published: December 2022

For the prevention of recurrent and secondary caries of teeth, as well as bullets, antiseptic treatment of the carious cavity, dentine adhesives, laser radiation, etc. are used. However, these methods do not allow achieving effective decontamination and obturation of dentine tubules, in which pathogenic microflora can continue to persist. In the experimental treatment of dentin caries using electron microscopy, the effectiveness of a new technique of galvanophoretic nanoimpregnation of dentin with nanoparticles of a complex preparation of copper-calcium hydroxide was studied. Galvanophoresies was performed using an aluminum foil in contact with a copper-containing preparation. After instrumental treatment of the cavity, it is advisable to carry out nanoimpregnation of dentin for 14 days. During this period, 85-90% of the dentine tubules are obturated to an average depth of 800 microns and the dentine is saturated with calcium, which contributes to the restoration of its mineral composition, disturbed as a result of microbial demineralization. The effectiveness of nanoimpregnation of dentin with copper-calcium hydroxide decreases with age of the teeth, as well as with existing carious cavity.
Vaccine Trust as a Public Trust
Authors: Camposano John Andrew
Published: December 2022

In September 2019, the Department of Health declared a polio outbreak after two cases of the paralyzing disease were confirmed in the country. After outbreaks of measles and dengue in the same year, another outbreak of a vaccine-preventable disease has once again put into sharp focus the declining vaccination rates in the Philippines. Declining rates of vaccination have already been a problem in the country, but this has been exacerbated by the Dengvaxia controversy that further pushed the vaccination rates down. The reemergence of polio, after being a polio-free country for 19 years, presents another opportunity to address issues in vaccine trust.
The Antibiogram of Isolated Pathogens from Tracheal Aspirate among Intubated Patients 2 Months – 5 Years Old with very Severe Community-Acquired Pneumonia Admitted in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of a Tertiary Hospital in Cebu City from 2013-2016
Authors: Dagani Glaiza , Yu Dahlia , Camomot Shanida , Lopez Elmer Kent
Published: December 2022

Objective: To determine the antibiogram of tracheal aspirate cultures (TACS) among intubated children aged 2 months to 5 years old with very severe community acquired pneumonia (CAP). Methodology: A retrospective chart review using total enumerative sampling. Results: 66 out of the 343 patients had positive TACS. The top 5 most common isolates were Klebsiella pneumoniae(37.8%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (25.7%), Acinetobacter baumanii (15.1%), Enterobacter cloacae (12.1%) and Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) (6%). The gram-negative isolates were highly sensitive to amikacin and carbapenems. Majority of these patients (92.42%) had history of Pentavalent immunization. Majority of patients who were TACS positive had history of antibiotic use prior to admission (92.42%), mostly second-generation cepahalosporin (cefuroxime, 32.42%). High rates of resistance to ampicillin and gentamicin were noted for patients with Klebsiella pneumoniae and Enterobacter cloacae isolates. Majority of patients with Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumanii and MRSA expired. Conclusion/Recommendation: Majority of those patients with positive isolates had MDR organisms thus for patients with very severe CAP who already received antibiotic as outpatient, broad spectrum antibiotics should be considered as empiric therapy and TACS be done on all patients with very severe CAP.
Clinical Profile, Microbiology, Management, and Outcome of Pediatric Brain Abscess at the University of the Philippines- Philippine General Hospital: A 5-Year Retrospective Study (2012-2016)
Authors: Montaña Carla Maja Lizl , Ong-Lim Anna Lisa , Camposano, John Andrew
Published: December 2022

Objective: To determine the clinical profile, microbiology, management, and outcome of pediatric brain abscess at a tertiary hospital in the Philippines from 2012 to 2016. Methods: A retrospective study and review of medical records of 50 patients aged 18 years old and below diagnosed with brain abscess from 2012 to 2016 was performed. Results: Majority of patients affected were 10 years old and below (74%), with no gender predilection, and mostly underweight/wasted (68%). Coverage for common vaccine-preventable pathogens was low (38% for H. influenzae type b, 2% for S. pneumoniae). Most common signs and symptoms on admission were fever (62%), vomiting (50%), and headache (50%). The top pre-disposing condition was congenital heart disease (46%), mostly Tetralogy of Fallot (33%). Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) was isolated in 38%) of cases. Sterile cultures comprised 68% of cases. There were two cases of tuberculous abscess. Empiric antibiotics administered for patients seen in 2012 were penicillin G and chloramphenicol, with a shift to a third-generation cephalosporin and metronidazole in the succeeding years. Aspiration with or without drainage was performed in majority of cases (85%). Six underwent complete excision and had a shorter mean length of stay of 57 days, and a lower morbidity rate of 17% with no mortalities. The overall mean length of hospital stay was 65 days. Residual neurologic deficit was observed in 28%, mostly extremity weakness. Mortality rate was 6.8%. No statistical association was found between a predisposing condition and affectation of a particular area of the brain using the Fisher exact test. Conclusion: There should be a high index of suspicion for brain abscess among patients with pre-disposing conditions (i.e. paracranial infection, cyanotic congenital heart disease) presenting with fever, headache, and vomiting. Common etiologic agents in this study were MRSA and Enterococcus. The isolates were sensitive to the antibiotics recommended for empiric therapy, particularly parenteral third generation cephalosporin + metronidazole for 6 to 8 weeks. Patients with sterile cultures were also continued on this regimen. With the high resistance rates to oxacillin, vancomycin should be considered for abscesses arising from paracranial infections and for those with breaks in the skull post-trauma. There was an overall reduction in mortality due to improved imaging studies andidentification of pathogens for definitive treatment, as well as improved surgical techniques over time. A considerable number of affected children however had neurologic deficits upon discharge.
Kendali Cerdas Kelistrikan Rumah menggunakan Node-Red Berbasis Raspberry Pi-3 B+
Authors: Hidayat Bayu
Published: December 2022

Di era ini pertumbuhan teknologi begitu pesat dalam berbagai bidang, salah satunya gadget dan internet. Belakangan ini penggunaan gadget dan internet berfungsi sebagai sistem kontrol dan monitor rumah atau biasa kita sebut dengan smart home. Banyak sekali pengembangan teknologi di bidang smart home, hal ini demi kemudahan dan kenyamanan dalam pekerjaan rumah. Oleh karena itu manusia membutuhkan sebuah sistem yang dapat mengendalikan lampu rumah jarak jauh dengan menggunakan jaringan internet. Terkadang kita sebagai manusia lupa mematikan lampu saat keluar rumah, dengan adanya pengendali lampu rumah jarak jauh menggunakan jaringan internet kita dapat mematikan lampu rumah tanpa harus kembali kerumah. Peralatan yang digunakan yaitu memanfaatkan mini komputer Raspberry Pi, modul relay dan modul AC light dimmer. Raspberry Pi berfungsi sebagai mikrokontroler yang menggerakan modul relay sebagai switch dan modul AC light dimmer sebagai pengatur kecerahan cahaya lampu. Untuk kontrol lampu rumah menggunakan web yang dapat diakses melalui browser pada laptop, komputer dan smartphone. Dan pembuatan web memanfaatkan aplikasi Node-RED. Hasil yang dicapai pada proyek mini ini yaitu menghasilkan sebuah sistem yang dapat mengendalikan kelistrikan rumah jarak jauh dengan jaringan internet dan memanfaatkan aplikasi Node-RED berbasis Raspberry Pi.
Klasterisasi Daerah Rawan Gempa Bumi di Indonesia Menggunakan Algoritma K-Medoids
Authors: Kurniati Dilla , Fauzi Muhammad Zakiy , Ripangi Ripangi , Falegas Alex , Indria Indria
Published: December 2022

Gempa bumi merupakan salah satu bencana alam yang sering terjadi di Indonesia dengan rata-rata 400 kali dalam sebulan. Gempa bumi disebabkan oleh pergerakan lempeng bumi atau disebabkan adanya aktivitas vulkanik gunung berapi. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik Data Mining untuk klasterisasi wilayah rawan gempa di Indonesia dengan menerapkan metode K-Medoids. Data pada penelitian ini diambil dari Badan Meteorologi Klimatologi dan Geofisika (BMKG) pada bulan November tahun 2017 dengan menggunakan 3 atribut sebagai acuan pengelompokan, yaitu magnitude, smin, dan depth. Hasil dari penelitian ini ialah didapatkannya suatu pola untuk menentukan daerah rawan gempa bumi di Indonesia.

Kata kunci: BMKG, data mining, gempa bumi, K-Medoids, klasterisasi.