bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Investigation of the association between diabetic macular edema and retinal ischemic areas
Authors: Koçluk Yusuf , Cevher Selim , Alyamaç Sukgen Emine , Çiloğlu Emine , Ünal Fikret
Published: August 2023

The present study aimed to investigate the association between diabetic macular edema (DME) and retinal ischemic areas without laser treatment in DME patients, on whom fundus fl uorescein angiography (FFA) was performed.FFA fi ndings of 180 diabetic patients were evaluated in the Eye Clinic of Adana Numune Training and Research Hospital between January 2014 and March 2015. 180 diabetic patients were divided into two groups. 108 patients with DR in whom DME was detected by FFA were classifi ed as Group 1 (DME group) and 72 patients in whom DME was not detected by FFA were classifi ed as Group 2. In particular, whether or not there were any retinal ischemic areas without laser treatment was investigated. While ischemic retina area without laser treatment was detected in 75 (69.4%) patients in Group 1 (DME group), only 27 (37.5%) patients in Group 2 were identifi ed as ischemic retina area without laser treatment. This prominent difference between the two groups were statistically signifi cant (p< 0.001). In patients in Group 1, severe non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) and proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) were determined more as compared to the other group which had no DME. In the present study, retinal ischemic areas were identifi ed to be associated with DME.
Association of resting heart rate and arterial stiffness in healthy adults
Authors: Altıparmak İbrahim Halil , Erkuş Muslihittin Emre , Kocaarslan Aydemir , Günebakmaz Özgür , Kaya Zekeriya , Sezen Yusuf , Aslan Mehmet , DEMİRBAĞ Recep
Published: August 2023

Introduction: The arterial stiffness and resting heart rate (HR) are independent predictors of cardiovascular diseases. There are a few data about the association of HR with arterial stiffness in healthy men subjects. We aimed to evaluate this relationship in healthy male adults in the present study.Materials and Methods: A total of 50 volunteer healthy-nonsmoking male individuals (mean age: 40 ± 12 years) enrolled in this observational study. According to the HR, the individuals were classifi ed as group I, who have HR 50-70 beats/min (n= 25) and group II, who have HR 71- 100 beats/min (n= 25). History of the enrolled adults was recorded and they were physically examined. Blood pressure, body mass index and waist/hip ratio were measured in accordance with standard protocol. Arterial age and aortic pulse wave velocity (aPWV) indicating direct measurement of arterial stiffness were calculated by TensioMed™ Arteriograph.Results: There were no statistically signifi cant differences between two groups with regard to age, body mass index, waist/hip ratio, systolic and diastolic blood pressure (for all p> 0.05). The arterial age and aPWV were significantly higher in group II than group I (both; p< 0.001). HR shows signifi cant positive correlation with systolic blood pressure, body mass index, arterial age and aPWV (for all p< 0.001).Conclusion: We conclude a relation between the HR and the increased arterial age and aortic pulse wave velocity levels in healthy male individuals. However, further studies are needed to clarify the pathophysiologic mechanisms responsible for the association between high HR and arterial stifness.
Second malignancies in Philadelphia-positive and -negative myeloproliferative neoplasms: A single center study
Authors: Solmaz Soner , Korur Aslı , GEREKLİOĞLU Çiğdem , ASMA Süheyl , BÜYÜKKURT Nurhilal , KASAR Mutlu , YERAL Mahmut , KOZANOĞLU İlknur , Boğa Can , ÖZDOĞU Hakan
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Leukemic transformation (LT) of both Philadelphia (Ph) -positive and -negative myeloprolifetarive neoplasms (MPNs) is a well-known subject. However sufficient data are not available in literature from Turkey about the frequency of second malignancies (SMs) except LT in patients with MPNs. In this study, it was aimed to investigate the frequency of SMs in Ph-positive or -negative MPN cases. Materials and Methods: A total of 438 patients diagnosed with classical MPN according to WHO 2008 diagnostic criteria were included in the study.Results: SMs were detected in 15 out of 438 patients (3.4%). In this study, cancer incidence rate was found higher (1149.8/100.000 person-years for males and 540.8/100.000 person-years for females with MPNs) compared with Turkey data. Conclusion: SM frequency is significantly higher than normal population in patients with MPNs. Therefore these patients should be carefully examined for SM symptoms and signs.
Evaluation of postoperative sexual function in patients after trans-obturator-tape operation
Authors: AĞAÇAYAK Elif , BAŞARANOĞLU Serdar , YAVUZ Mustafa , YAMAN TUNÇ Senem , Sak Sibel , TURGUT Abdülkadir , DEREGÖZÜ Ayşegül , Gül Talip
Published: August 2023

Introduction: In this study, we aimed to evaluate postoperative se-xual function of patients, who had undergone colporraphy anterior and transobturator tape operation due to cystocele and stres urinary incontinence.
Materials and Methods: In our study, 52 patients with cystocele and stress urinary incontinence that were admitted to Dicle University, School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology between January 2009 and January 2014, were included in the study. Patients with previous hysterectomy, patients who had rectocele repair during operation, patients in menopause were excluded from the study. Patients completed the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire-12 before and after under going surgery.
Results: Mean age of the patients in our study was 42.04 ± 7.50, average body mass index of the patients was 30.1 ± 3.7 kg/m2. Average follow-up time was 31.5 ± 11.3 months. 22 (42.3%) patients did not completely recovery the postoperative complaints. 2 (3.8%) patients had increased postoperative complaints. The positive correlation between postoperative complaints with dyspareunia was observed (r= 0.355 **p: 0.010). 5 (9.6%) patients developed postoperative complications. These complications, urinary comfortable inability in 2 (%3.8) patients, mesh erosion in 1(%1.9) patient, developed de novo urinary incontinence in 2 (%1.9) patients. The total result according to Pelvic Organ Prolapse Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire-12 was observed significant improvement in sexual function (p= 0.000).
Conclusion: Urinary incontinence negatively affects the sexual life of women. We observed improvement in sexual function of women that had went transobturator tape operation for urinary incontinence.
An atypical localization of pilonidal sinus: The scalp
Authors: Taşçı Halil İbrahim , Çakır Murat , Şentürk Mustafa
Published: August 2023

Pilonidal sinus is a disease generally localized in the sacrococcygeal area that is especially seen in men. Pilonidal sinus cases have been reported to occur, except for this area, in the umbilicus, forehead, clitoris, interdigital area, penis, abdominal wall, neck, axilla, chin and nose, and more rarely in the scalp. A 27-year-old female patient, who had no history of previous trauma or surgical procedure in the scalp, had complaints of a painful swelling for about the last 3 years and an occasional foul-smelling discharge for the last year in her scalp. Her physical examination showed a running sinus opening and sensitivity in the occipital area. Wide excision and primary repair were performed under local anesthesia with pilonidal sinus pre-diagnosis. No signs of recurrence were observed in her 6th-month follow-up. Although pilonidal sinus in the scalp is a rare pathology, it can give way to serious cosmetic problems in patients and it should be especially noted in the differential diagnosis of scalp lesions presenting with fistula formation. A wide excision of the sinus cavity can prove to be sufficient in treatment.
A rare cause of neonatal hypotonia in infants; Zellweger syndrome
Authors: Özçelik Ayşe Aysima , Perk Peren , Keskin Mehmet , DEMİRCİOĞLU KILIÇ Beltinge , Sivaslı Ercan
Published: August 2023

The list of disorders that may present with neonatal hypotonia is long, and the diagnostic process often is complex. Knowledge of the relative frequency of disorders that present with significant neonatal hypotonia will help in the selection of appropriate investigations. modality. Zellweger Syndrome (Cerebrohepatorenal Syndrome) is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder and characterized by lack or absence of peroxisomes in brain, kidneys and liver cells. Dysmorphic signs usually accompany to this syndrome. In this case report, we would like to remind a rare reason, Zellweger syndrome, when searching etiologic factors in hyptonic infant with dysmorphic signs.
Estudo de impactos ambientais à luz dos princípios ambientais do direito: o caso da Barragem de Fronteiras
Authors: Da Silva Karina Albuquerque , E Silva Luana Viana Costa , Da Silva Francisco Luanderson , Da Silva Antônio Tiago Fonseca
Published: August 2023

O Estudo de Impacto Ambiental (EIA) é um instrumento que deve subsidiar a decisão sobre os licenciamentos ambientais de grandes obras, como de barragens hídricas, sendo obrigatória a sua elaboração nesses casos devido ao potencial de causar degradação ambiental. Tem como diretriz central o princípio da prevenção do Direito Ambiental, devendo contemplar propostas de medidas mitigadoras e o plano de gestão ambiental, sempre os relacionando aos impactos identificados, atendendo ao princípio do poluidor-pagador, por isso a importância de ter um diagnóstico e previsão de impactos responsáveis e coerentes com a realidade. Esse trabalho se propôs a analisar o EIA da Barragem de Fronteiras, a qual vem sendo inserida no rio Poti, na parte localizada no município de Crateús, com base nos principais princípios do Direito Ambiental, a fim de subsidiar as comunidades atingidas a buscarem seus direitos quanto a impactos que podem vir a ocorrer. Como metodologia científica, utilizou-se a abordagem explicativa e uma lista de verificação de deficiências adaptada do MPF (2004), e para que a teoria fosse relacionada com a prática, foram realizadas vivências de campo em comunidades atingidas. A partir da sistematização dos dados avaliou-se que o EIA do empreendimento não foi efetivo para a mitigação de impactos, pelo contrário, legitimou o início da obra e agravou os impactos ambientais, violando o princípio do não retrocesso. A falta de publicidade do RIMA e a imparcialidade do EIA representou um grande entrave à fluidez de informações essenciais, dificultando o acompanhamento das medidas de compensação/mitigação propostas pelo empreendimento.
Produção de sementes crioulas na região do Vale do Taquari/RS
Authors: Kolchinski Eliane Maria , Malaggi Betina Lana Rodrigues , Biondo Elaine
Published: August 2023

O objetivo deste trabalho foi realizar um estudo da conservação de variedades crioulas em propriedades familiares do Vale do Taquari. Foram realizadas visitas às propriedades e entrevistas com agricultores e técnicos extensionistas rural. No Vale do Taquari, há um banco de sementes crioulas com mais de 500 espécies e variedades de sementes preservadas e catalogadas, que são disponibilizadas aos produtores. A realização de eventos de troca de sementes é uma das principais ações para estimular a produção e conservação de sementes crioulas na região. Nos eventos ocorrem palestras, oficinas e troca de experiências sobre preservação da biodiversidade, cultivo orgânico, manejo de produção e armazenagem de sementes crioulas.  O tamanho médio das propriedades que cultivam é de 13 hectares. Com relação às espécies, a mais cultivada é o milho, seguida do feijão e observou-se uma grande diversidade de hortaliças e frutíferas. Entre as principais dificuldades apresentadas para manter as sementes crioulas foram a falta de mão de obra na propriedade, carência de estudos e assistência técnica; pouca área nas propriedades para o manejo adequado das variedades e riscos de cruzamento com sementes transgênicas.  As famílias relataram que mantém o cultivo pelo sabor e qualidade, questões ambientais e saúde, valorização dos costumes e manutenção da biodiversidade.
Geopolímero a partir de lama vermelha e resíduo de vidro: uma revisão bibliográfica
Authors: Arcenio Mateus Emanuel , Borba Júnior José Carlos , Silva Guilherme Jorge Brigolini , Abreu Jéssica Paula Silva
Published: August 2023

A indústria da construção como setor de atividades humanas é a que mais consome recursos naturais e utiliza energia de forma intensiva, gerando consideráveis impactos ambientais. Dentre esses resíduos, estão a lama vermelha (LV) e o Resíduo de Vidro (RV). Esse trabalho se propõe a fazer uma revisão sistemática de toda a bibliografia publicada em português sobre o tema. Assim, foram pesquisadas várias palavras-chave em quatro base de dados para encontrar trabalhos sobre o tema. Foi encontrado que a quantidade de trabalhos publicados tem aumentado desde 2018 e a instituição que mais publica é a UFPA. Esses trabalhos utilizaram, principalmente, os ensaios de resistência à compressão e as análises de Difração de Raios-X (DRX) e Fluorescência de Raios-X (FRX) para gazer a caracterização dos materiais.
Questões socioambientais no ambiente educacional: um relato de experiência
Authors: Pereira Miriam Aparecida Orloski de Castro , De Souza Aparecida Gasquez , Soares Elisete Martins
Published: August 2023

Apresentamos um relato de experiência pedagógica desenvolvida no IFRO – Campus Colorado do Oeste, que versa sobre a temática do meio ambiente. A atividade foi desenvolvida com estudantes de primeiros e segundos anos do curso Técnico em Agropecuária Integrado ao Ensino Médio. O objetivo da atividade foi estimular discussões sobre as questões ambientais em nossa instituição, em nossa comunidade e região amazônica. Contou com a participação de professores de Química, Geografia, Biologia, Sociologia, Engenharia Florestal, Zootecnia, História, Matemática e Física. A proposta conteve elementos de natureza interdisciplinar, pois ao buscar uma aprendizagem mais contextualizada, significativa e crítica as turmas fizeram várias pesquisas sobre os temas, orientadas por um professor e coorientados pelos demais professores participantes do projeto. As ações desenvolvidas foram diferenciadas de acordo com o nível de ensino: as turmas de primeiro ano desenvolveram atividades artísticas sobre uma temática ambiental pré-estabelecida e os segundos anos desenvolveram pesquisas e propuseram intervenções sobre uma temática ambiental. Cabe destacar que, pelas muitas experiências adquiridas, optou-se por apresentar nesse relato as atividades desenvolvidas pelo primeiro e segundo anos consideradas mais significativas pela banca examinadora. Por meio dessa atividade pode-se perceber um envolvimento significativo de todos os estudantes envolvidos, na busca para compreender cada tema. Durante as exposições constatou-se que o conhecimento foi significativo e crítico, pois as apresentações foram fundamentadas teoricamente e discutidas controversamente em muitos aspectos, buscando-se chegar a uma proposição mais coerente e justa para todos os seres do planeta. Destaca-se, ainda, a positiva interlocução entre os professores no decorrer do projeto.
Eficiência social das cooperativas de crédito brasileiras
Authors: Espich Denise , Ende Marta Von
Published: August 2023

As cooperativas de crédito são organizações com fins econômicos e sociais, com comprovada importância para a sociedade. Neste sentido, este estudo objetivou analisar a eficiência social das cooperativas de crédito brasileiras, assim como seus principais determinantes, nos anos de 2016 e 2017. Destaca-se a relevância deste estudo para ampliar a literatura sobre eficiência social, ainda incipiente, bem como apresentar um panorama dos níveis da eficiência social das cooperativas de crédito brasileiras. Para determinar o nível de eficiência das cooperativas de crédito utilizou-se de um método de análise envoltória de dados estocástica - SDEA, proposta por Simar e Wilson (2000), e para avaliar seus determinantes ambientais uma regressão quantílica, que se mostrou mais adequada aos dados. Os resultado revelam que eficiência social é atingida por mais de 10% das cooperativas de crédito, porém, verifica-se um grande distanciamento dessa eficiência por parte de algumas organizações. Ocorreu uma redução no nível de eficiência de 59% das cooperativas analisadas de 2016 para 2017. Ainda, os fatores ambientais associados positivamente com a eficiência social são a concentração urbana; tamanho, medida pelos ativos; adequação do capital; número de postos de serviço; poupança por membro e o efeito regional da região Sul. Enquanto de forma negativa pelo tamanho, em relação aos membros, e as incorporações.
Corporate Fraud, Earnings Management and Firm Value: Empirical Application of M-Scores
Authors: Folajimi Adegbie Festus , Aguguom Theophilus Anaekenwa , Ajah Christiana Chizoba , Busari Tajudeen Abimbola , Desi Augustine , Obasi Mba Okoko
Published: August 2023

Background: Corporate fraud and earnings management have been controversial and discussed extensively in the literature, as companies consider the practices strategic and creative to keep their companies afloat and sustain a desired firm value. While this unethical practice has remained illegal, unethical and a global concern, the trajectory to higher incentives by executives to insider dealings to keep the stock price attractive by managers is unacceptable, this study provides new insight and implications of corporate fraud and earnings management on firm value.
 
Objective: This paper investigates the effect of corporate fraud and earnings management on firm value from the perspective of the application of Beneish M-Score manipulation and probability index as indicators to detect corporate fraud and earnings management on Tobin’s Q as a surrogate of firm value The main aim is to establish the consequence of corporate fraud and earnings management on firm value and highlights the forms of corporate fraud and earnings management, stakeholders concerns and unattractiveness of fraud corporate in whatever capacity.
 
Method: Using descriptive statistics and inferential analysis, the study provides evidence that leverage index, sales growth and sales and administrative expense exerted positive effects and channels for corporate fraud and earning management of the selected Nigerian-listed consumer goods manufacturing companies. We found that while each of the day’s sales trade receivables index, assets quality index, leverage index and sales growth quality index exerted positive effects, the gross margin index, depreciation index and total accruals to total index exhibited negative insignificant effects. However, the joint attributes of corporate fraud and earnings management had a positive significant effect on Tobin’s Q as a firm value surrogate
 
Our Conclusion: The study contributing to knowledge, provides new empirical evidence of the application of the Beneish M-Score model as a novelty to the probability incentive for corporate fraud and earnings management in the companies examined.
Tratamiento Actual del Cáncer Tiroideo en Pacientes Pediátricos.
Authors: Lavayen-Alava Ariana Pamela , Quizhpi-Paredes Diana Elizabeth
Published: August 2023

El cáncer de tiroides es uno de los más comunes en adolescentes y adultos jóvenes. La tasa de supervivencia en pacientes pediátricos es superior al 95%, pero la recurrencia es más probable en menores de 10 años y en aquellos con ganglios linfáticos regionales afectados al momento del diagnóstico. Se presenta típicamente como una masa tiroidea asintomática y se clasifica como: carcinoma papilar de tiroides, carcinoma folicular de tiroides o carcinoma de células de Hurthle. Las manifestaciones clínicas incluyen nódulos tiroideos solitarios, ronquera, disfagia o tos, y en algunos casos, metástasis en los ganglios linfáticos cervicales. Diagnóstico: Es complejo y multidisciplinario, se utilizan pruebas de imagen como la ecografía, tomografía computarizada (TC) o resonancia magnética (RM) para evaluar la extensión del tumor y metástasis. Se realizan pruebas de laboratorio para medir los niveles de hormonas tiroideas y la hormona estimulante de la tiroides (TSH). Tratamiento: Tiene un impacto significativo en la calidad de vida, incluye cirugía para extirpar el tumor y la glándula tiroides, terapia con yodo radiactivo, terapia de hormona tiroidea, radioterapia de rayo externo, quimioterapia o terapia dirigida con medicamentos. Análisis: su detección temprana es fundamental para un tratamiento exitoso. Los factores de riesgo incluyen grandes cantidades de radiación ionizante, la predisposición genética, la enfermedad tiroidea autoinmune, antecedentes familiares, presencia de enfermedades genéticas y las mutaciones genéticas.
A RELAÇÃO DAS CÉLULAS ESTRELADAS NAS PRINCIPAIS ETIOLOGIAS DA CIRROSE HEPÁTICA
Authors: Alves Mariana Cassiano , De Morais Júnior Mário Mezêncio , Ávila Beatriz de Oliveira , Rocha Hiaggo Filmiano , Latorraca Elder Francisco , Caputo Lucélia Rita Gaudino
Published: August 2023

INTRODUÇÃO: células estreladas hepáticas (CEH) são células localizadas no espaço de Disse, entre os capilares sinusoidais e os hepatócitos, responsáveis pela deposição de matriz extracelular (MEC) no fígado e que podem levar ao desenvolvimento de fibrose e cirrose hepática. Este estudo analisa a relação das células estreladas nas principais etiologias da cirrose hepática, sendo elas: (a) doença hepática alcoólica, (b) doença hepática gordurosa não alcoólica e (c) vírus da hepatite B e/ou C. METODOLOGIA: consta-se de uma revisão integrativa na qual utilizou a BVS e PubMed como bases de dados, o instrumento DeCS para selecionar descritores e a classificação dos níveis de evidência cientifica da AHRQ para promover os 8 estudos elegíveis. RESULTADO: Entre as cinco principais etiopatogêneses e suas relações com as células estreladas hepáticas, foram observados resultados como a relação da dosagem de PDGF’s para mensuração da gravidade da hepatite alcoólica e não-alcoólica, a atividade da protrombina na diferenciação destas células e a participação da osteopontina no aumento da produção de colágeno-I. Além das correlações entre o HCV e a progressão da fibrose, a presença de vitamina D como supressor da deposição de colágeno e a expressão de SIRT1 no avanço acelerado fibrótico. DISCUSSÃO: foram estudadas as quatro principais etiologias para a doença hepática crônica e para cirrose. Diante disso, observou-se diferentes vias inflamatórias pelos quais se dá a ativação das células estreladas e formação de fibrose, sendo elas, pelo metabolismo do álcool, pelo acúmulo de gordura hepática e também por ação viral. CONCLUSÃO: os achados deste estudo destacam a importância da realização de pesquisas aprofundadas nos mecanismos de ativação das células estreladas para tornar a fibrose reversível no tratamento das doenças hepáticas.
Enhancing clinical recovery of bovine tropical theileriosis by use of antioxidant supportive therapy
Authors: KUMAR ASHWANI , RAKHA N K , VIRMANI MEENAKSHI
Published: August 2023

The present study was conducted to test the hypothesis that oxidative stress plays important role in pathogenesis of bovine tropical theileriosis and the oxidative stress may be mitigated by supportive therapy with anti-oxidants, hastening recovery process from diseased to normal status. Animals (20) clinically infected with bovine tropical theileriosis were divided into 2 groups of 10 animals each and 6 healthy (uninfected) animals were kept as control. Group A animals were treated with buparvaquone alone and group B animals were treated with buparvaquone along with ascorbic acid. These groups were further subdivided into subgroups A1, A2 and B1, B2 as per schizont and piroplasm stage of disease. All infected animals harboured either schizonts or piroplasms of T. annulata and showed high grade fever, anaemia, inappetence and enlarged superficial lymph nodes. Significant decrease in level of haemoglobin (Hb), packed cell volume (PCV), total erythrocytes count (TEC) and total leucocytes count (TLC) along with lymphocytopenia was observed in infected animals. Treatment of diseased animals with theilericidal drug (buparvaquone) led to disappearance of the clinical symptoms, elimination of parasite population and recovery in hematocrit values. However, recovery was significantly better in animals of group B as compared to group A. Oxidative stress was detected by measuring level of lipid peroxidation [malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration] and antioxidant enzymes viz. glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) in plasma of infected animals before and after treatment. There was development of oxidative stress in the animals as confirmed by significant increase in plasma MDA, increased activity of GPx and SOD enzymes as compared to corresponding values estimated in plasma of healthy animals. Ascorbic acid was found better in treating clinical cases of bovine tropical theileriosis. However, addition of antioxidant (ascorbic acid) further hastened the recovery process.
Studies on factors influencing conception rate in rural cattle
Authors: BHAGAT R L , GOKHALE S B
Published: August 2023

The data of 14,937 farmers spread over 29 tehsils in 15 districts of six Indian states revealed mean conception rate as 55.96±0.31 %. State wise conception rate recorded in Bihar was 51.08±0.73%; Jharkhand; 62.03±0.63%; Maharashtra, 56.64±0.74%; Odisha, 59.24±0.91%; Punjab, 47.11±1.03%; Uttar Pradesh, 54.70±0.77% respectively, which was highly significant between the states. The education level of center in-charge, economic status of farmers, animal breed, animal parity, AI sequence and sire breed had significant effect on conception rate while effect of AI season did not significantly affect conception rate in rural animals across the states studied. It was recommended that due consideration need be given to consider effect of significant factors affecting conception rates while planning for improving conception rate in rural animals.
Erythropoietin receptor gene polymorphism in Indian pig lines
Authors: PRAMOD S , USHA A P , VENKATACHALAPATHY R THIRUPATHY
Published: August 2023

A restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) based genotyping test was developed to assess a C/T polymorphism in the regulatory region of erythropoietin receptor (EPOR) gene of pigs. Homozygous CC animals were absent in all the genetic groups studied, whereas the locus appeared fixed with T alleles in indigenous animals. The association of allelic variants with traits like litter size at birth (LSB), litter size at weaning (LSW), litter weight at birth (LWB) and litter weight at weaning (LWW) were explored in Indian Large White Yorkshire (LWY), Duroc, Indigenous Ankamali and F1 crosses between LWY boars and Ankamali sows (CB). All the populations under study had very high frequency of T alleles, with desi group being fixed with T allele. Genotypes of EPOR gene were not associated with any of the litter traits. The allele frequencies remained under HWE except in desi group.
Investigation of direct and maternal genetic effects on days open in Jersey crossbred cattle
Authors: KUMAR ANSHUMAN , MANDAL AJOY , GUPTA A K , VINEETH M R , RATWAN POONAM , KARUNAKARAN M
Published: August 2023

Estimates of (co)variance and genetic parameters for days open (DO) of Jersey crossbred cattle were estimated by restricted maximum likelihood (REML), fitting 6 animal models, including various combinations of maternal effects. Data on 792 records of 223 Jersey crossbred animals, descended from 51 sires and 170 dams were used. The direct heritability estimates for days open ranged from 0.04 to 0.10 depending on the model applied. The additive maternal effects varied from 0.06 to 0.09 in different models in this study, whereas the estimates of the fraction of variance due to maternal permanent environmental effects were practically negligible to very low (0– 4% of the phenotypic variance), irrespective of the models used. Results suggested that direct and maternal additive effects were important for this trait but, the low heritability estimates indicated little scope of genetic progress through selection for this trait.
Effects of climate change on yak production at high altitude
Authors: KRISHNAN G , PAUL V , HANAH S S , BAM J , DAS P J
Published: August 2023

Yak is considered the life-line of highland pastoral nomads who raise them on high altitude ranges under transhumance. Yak production at high-altitude alpine ranges may be affected due to the gradual increase of environmental temperature as a result of impending climate change. The mean environmental temperature of yak habitat at 3,000 m above mean sea level in Northeastern Indian Himalaya, varying from 1.2 to 11.1°C and 7.9 to
19.7°C during winter and summer seasons, respectively, evidencing the heat stress to the yaks in summer with THI more than 52. When environmental temperature exceeds 13°C, adaptive mechanisms of body accelerate respiration rate and heart rate to cope with heat stress in yaks. It was reported that the climate change is already witnessed at high altitude with average rise of environmental temperature 0.01 to 0.04°C/year and the expected increase of 2– 3°C have potentially catastrophic for high-altitude animals and ecosystem. The alpine pasture decreased in vegetative above ground biomass and composition which results in starvation or loss of body condition appeared to be manifested as reduced fertility in yak with low milk yield. Further, climate change may result in increase of pests and diseases at the lower permanent settlements of sub-alpine region thereby making these areas incompatible for yaks. Mitigation of heat stress in yak possibly can be done through three means by physical modification of the environment, improved nutritional management and genetic development of strains that would be less sensitive to heat stress.
Foot-and-mouth disease in elephants in Kerala state of India during 2013
Authors: ROUT MANORANJAN , NAIR NANDAKUMAR S. , DAS BISWAJIT , SUBRAMANIAM SARAVANAN , MOHAPATRA JAJATI KESHARI , PATTNAIK BRAMHADEV
Published: August 2023

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious acute vesicular disease of the cloven-hoofed animals including cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, pigs along with more than 70 wildlife species. During the year 2013, FMD outbreaks were recorded in the southern peninsular India comprising the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. Besides domestic livestock, captive elephants in Kerala were also affected by FMD. The suspected FMD outbreak in six elephants occurred in Neendoor of Kottayam district, Guruvayoor and Thrissur of Thrissur district in Kerala during November - December 2013. The first clinical signs recorded in the elephants were loss of appetite and lameness with mild fever. Frank lesions were grossly evident on the tongue, palate and inner mucous membrane of trunk with exudates from nostrils. There was copious salivation often appeared to be drooling. Severe lameness led to recumbency. Erosive lesions were also noticed in foot-slipper. The foot with blisters turned to open sores making the animals difficult to stand and walk. Clinical samples (foot/oral/tongue/trunk/nasal epithelium) from the FMD-suspected elephants were collected in 50% phosphate buffered saline/glycerol medium (pH-7.5). Supernatants of the homogenized clinical samples were used in a serotype differentiating antigen detection ELISA and samples found negative were further subjected to multiplex PCR. All clinical samples were found positive for FMD virus (FMDV) serotype O in antigen detection ELISA and in mPCR. The VP1 region based phylogenetic analysis indicated the involvement of O/Middle East-South Asia/Ind2001d sub-lineage of FMDV serotype O, which was also responsible for severe disease in domestic livestock in southern states of India during 2013.
Prediction of buffalo bull fertility on the basis of sperm motion traits, viability, membrane integrity, heat shock protein (HSP70) expression and fertility associated antigen (FAA)
Authors: KUMAR AJEET , SINGH JAGIR , KUMAR G V P P S RAVI , CHEEMA RANJANA S , PANDEY A K , SINGH PAWAN , GHUMAN S P S , BRAR P S , GANDOTRA V K
Published: August 2023

The present study was conducted on 20 buffalo bulls to predict the fertility on the basis of: (a) Computer assisted semen analysis (CASA) based sperm motion traits, (b) viability, (c) membrane integrity, (d) expression for HSP70, and (e) assessment of fertility associated antigen (FAA). Six frozen semen straws from each buffalo bulls were analyzed for sperm motion traits, viz. individual motility, progressive motility, average path velocity (VAP), straight line velocity (VSL), curvilinear velocity (VCL), amplitude of lateral head deviation (ALH), beat cross frequency (BCF), straightness (STR), linearity (LIN) and sperm size. Viability and hypoosmotic swelling tests (HOST) were also conducted. Heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) expression and quantification was conducted using a real time PCR. Fertility associated antigen (FAA) was assessed in fresh semen from buffalo bulls using test. Fertility trial was conducted on 250 normal cycling buffaloes following estrus synchronization with GnRH-PGF- GnRH protocol. It was concluded that buffalo bull fertility could be best predicted on the basis of sperm motion traits (VCL, VAP, VSL, ALH, LIN), motility, viability, HOST and HSP70 expression. However, FAA assessment in fresh semen did not indicate fertility.
Improvement of sexual behavior and semen quality by therapeutic approach and zinc supplementation on Karan Fries
Authors: SABHAPATI M , RAINA V S , BHAKAT M , MOHANTY T K , SHIVAHRE P R , MONDAL G , GUPTA A K
Published: August 2023

Sub-fertility is one of the major concerns in crossbred bulls as 42.98% bulls are getting culled due to sub- fertility problems therefore, a study was planned on 18 Karan Fries bulls producing poor quality semen or not mounted. They were randomly grouped into 3 treatment groups of 6 animals each and 2 normal bulls were kept as control. Sexual behavior and semen quality were studied during pre-therapy (1 month), therapy (90 days) and post- therapy (90 days) period. Data were analyzed using ANOVA. During therapy period, first group treated with 10 g of herbal product orally, second group with 0.0082 mg of GnRH intramuscularly at 10 days interval and third group with 80 ppm of zinc for 90 days for each group. The results depicted that herbal and GnRH treatment significantly reduced the reaction time, whereas herbal, GnRH treatment and zinc supplementation significantly improved the libido score and reduced per cent of non-mounts during the therapy and post-therapy period. The volume of semen and level of testosterone improved in all treatments groups. Herbal, GnRH treatment and zinc supplementation increased the average number of good and medium quality ejaculates/month/bull and maximum efficiency achieved during the treatment period. There was increase in percent live sperm and decrease in abnormality in herbal treated and zinc supplemented group. Therefore, it can be concluded that GnRH therapy, herbal treatment and zinc supplementation will be effective to overcome the sub-fertility problem in crossbred bulls.
Effect of omega-3 fatty acids enriched diet on semen characteristics in Marwari horses
Authors: RAVI S K , KUMAR H , VYAS S , NARAYANAN K , KUMARI S , SINGH J , JAN M H
Published: August 2023

The effect of w-3 fatty acid supplementation in the diet on various characteristics of fresh and frozen semen was investigated in Marwari horses. Stallions (6) were fed a standard diet daily from week –13 to week 0 (pre- supplementation phase) followed by supplementation of fish oil, a rich source of n-3 PUFA @64 mg/kg BW from week 1 to 14 (fish oil treatment phase) in diets. Ejaculates were collected from all the stallions on weekly basis from week –5 to 0 and week 9 to 14 during pre-supplementation and fish oil treatment phase, respectively. Effect of n-3 PUFA on ejaculate volume, color and consistency; total and progressive sperm motility, seminal pH, sperm concentration, live sperm and abnormal sperm in fresh semen was non-significant. Similarly, there was no change in the percentage of sperm PTM, HOS reacted sperm, live and abnormal sperm in frozen semen. It was concluded that dietary n-3 PUFA supplementation @64mg/ kg BW to horses for 14 weeks did not affect the semen quality. However, the beneficial effects of n-3 PUFA on semen quality may require longer period of supplementation.
Estimates of genetic parameters for grain yield, agro-morphological traits and quality attributes in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum)
Authors: KUMAR DINESH , KERKHI S A , SINGH GYANENDRA , SINGH JANG BAHADUR
Published: August 2023

A study for estimating genetic parameters was carried out by involving 10 parents and their 45 F1's planted in randomized block design (RBD) having three replications revealed significant variance for all the characters under study. The analysis of genetic components showed that significant additive and dominant components for all the traits. Positive and significant value of "F" for yield and quality components in F1 crosses indicated the preponderance of dominant and positive genes in the parents. The estimates of h2 were found highly significant for number of productive tillers/ plant, flag leaf area, spike length, spikelets/ spike, biological yield/ plant, grain yield/ plant, harvest index, ash content and gluten content, whereas, non-significant values were reported for rest of the traits. The value of (H2/4H1) for all the traits indicated the asymmetrical distribution of positive and negative alleles among the parents. The proportion of dominant and recessive genes indicated presence of dominant alleles in the parents for these traits. The ratio of h2/H21 generation revealed that more than one major gene group was responsible for controlling these traits. Estimates of SCA effects revealed that the best cross combinations namely; DBW 58/ HD 2687, DBW 58/ DBW 17, PBW 590/HD 2687, PBW 373/DBW 17, PBW 373/RAJ 3765, HD 2687/WH 711, MP 1236/PBW 373, MP 1236/HD 2687, MP 1236/PBW 590, PBW 550/HD 2687 and PBW 550/DBW 17 for respective yield components and quality traits may be exploited through heterosis breeding programme to improve these traits in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). It may be concluded from the present investigation that these parental lines can be used as donors for improving both components in future by following bi-parental mating and diallel selective mating system could be the best breeding method in early segregating generations for improvement in these traits.
Effect of water stress on growth and antioxidative defence system in Cucumis spp. at seedling stage
Authors: MUNDALIA LALITA , JOSHI UMA , RAMPURIA SAKSHI , MEGHWAL RAJURAM , KUMAR SUSHIL , SHARMA RAMAVTAR
Published: August 2023

Drought or moisture stress is one of the most significant environmental stresses causing huge loss to the agriculture worldwide, reducing average yield of major vegetables crop by more than 50%. In the current study, antioxidant responses under water stress were compared to detect water stress tolerant genotypes of Cucumis spp. Forty four genotypes of ten Cucumis spp. were evaluated for their respective drought tolerance and effect of water deficient on various morpho-physiological (root length, shoot length, root and shoot fresh and dry weight) and biochemical [Catalase, Ascorbate peroxidase (APOX) and Guiaicol peroxidase GPOX)] parameters. Of these 44 genotypes, 11.36% were tolerant, 29.54% were moderately tolerant and 38.63% were susceptible and 20.45% were highly susceptible. Decrease in root-shoot length, root-shoot fresh weight, root-shoot dry weight was observed in most of the genotypes. The activity of catalase and GPOX was increased in water deficit conditions while the activity of APOX decreased for most of the genotypes. Though none of the growth parameters and enzyme activity was correlated with tolerance level, various morpho-physiological and biochemical parameters, were associated under control and stress conditions.
Productivity, profitability, nutrient uptake and soil health as influenced by establishment methods and nutrient management practices in transplanted rice (Oryza sativa) under hill ecosystem of North East India
Authors: KUMAR RAKESH , KUMAR MANOJ , KUMAR AMIT , PANDEY AVINASH
Published: August 2023

To evaluate the effect of different crop establishment methods and nutrient management practices in transplanted rice (Oryza sativa L.) under hill ecosystem, a field experiment was conducted at Agricultural Research Farm of Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Jharnapani, Medziphema during kharif season of 2011 and 2012.Three crop establishment methods, viz. SRI (system of rice intensification), ICM (integrated crop management) and CTR (conventionally transplanted rice) were kept in main plots and five nutrient management practices, viz. control, 100% recommended dose of fertilizer (RDF), 100% RDF + 5 tonnes rice straw/ha, 100% RDN through FYM and 100% RDN through FYM + 5 tonnes rice straw/ha were allotted to sub-plots in a split-plot design and replicated thrice. The result showed that number of panicles/m2, panicle length and test weight were recorded significantly higher under SRI followed by ICM and CTR, whereas, grain yield was recorded higher with ICM followed by SRI than CTR. Among the nutrient management practices, application of 100% RDF + 5 tonnes rice straw/ha recorded significantly higher yield attributes and grain yield of 4.61 and 4.73 tonnes/ha in year 2011 and 2012, respectively and which was followed by 100% RDN through FYM + 5 tonnes rice straw/ha. Higher nutrient uptake (NPK) by grain and straw as well as total uptake were recorded under ICM followed by SRI and CTR. Similarly, higher nutrient uptake by grain and straw was recorded with 100% RDF + 5 tonnes rice straw/ha. The Maximum gross income, net income, benefit: cost ratio were significantly higher in ICM followed by SRI and CTR. Similarly, the maximum gross income, net income and benefit: cost ratio was fetched with 100% RDF + 5 tonnes rice straw/ha followed by 100% RDF.
Perception of the newly graduated nurse in nursing care during the COVID-19 pandemic: Report of experience
Authors: Silva Vanesa Ricardo da , Frota Francisco Ismael da Silva , Silva Beatriz Frota da , Silva Amanda Bernardo da
Published: August 2023

Upon being hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, and in view of the evolution of the clinical spectrum caused by the new Coronavirus, the world was faced with different challenges: development of vaccines, medications, mechanical respirators and interfaces for ventilatory therapies. At the end of December 2019, in the province of Wuhan, China, health authorities identified a set of cases of pneumonia of unknown etiology, with rapid worsening and highly transmissible. After analysis of swab samples collected from patients, the causative agent was identified as a new type of coronavirus named SARS-CoV-2 with an infectious characteristic, manifesting itself with a relevant impact on the health of the population. Also known as the new SARS-CoV2 viral syndrome, COVID manifests itself in the human body at different levels of severity. It varies between asymptomatic, mild or severe cases, and mainly affects the lower respiratory tract.
A importância da avaliação neuropsicológica para o diagnóstico de TDAH em crianças em fase de aprendizagem
Authors: Schmitt Igor Murad , Remigio Lara Amélia Pereira , Roque Yvina Larissa Farias , Sampaio Myrela Murad , Machado Nailma Taynara da Costa , Pereira Plinio César Lobo , Luz Gabriela Alves , Cruz Andressa Valéria Magalhães , Gonçalves Thiciane Teixeira Ribeiro , Guimarães João Victor Araújo , Schmitt Natália Murad , Sousa Lorayne Lino
Published: August 2023

Introdução: O estudo a seguir pretende analisar a importância da avaliação neuropsicológica para o diagnóstico de TDAH, em crianças em fase de aprendizagem. A princípio, a neuropsicologia é uma área especializada em psicologia aplicada ao estudo do sistema nervoso, e ao comportamento humano, e os processos psicológicos. Dando continuidade, dispõe de uma função fundamental para diagnóstico de doenças como TDAH, Dislexia, Ansiedade, entre outros. O objeto de estudo tem a finalidade de analisar a importância da avaliação neuropsicológica para o diagnóstico de TDAH em crianças. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo tem como finalidade analisar a importância da avaliação neuropsicológica para o diagnóstico de TDAH, em crianças. Metodologia da Pesquisa Científica: A metodologia aplicada foi a pesquisa simples. Em relação aos procedimentos metodológicos para o levantamento de dados e informações, bem como, coleta de dados, terá como base a pesquisa bibliográfica e documenta. Na qual serão utilizados o Google Acadêmico, Scielo, entre outras fontes para contribuir com a pesquisa científica. Em síntese, esta pesquisa tem como caráter o método qualitativo. Resultados: O diagnóstico precoce do TDAH na criança é fundamental para que os pais possam desde cedo procurar de forma antecipada um profissional especialista em reabilitação em TDAH, que apliquem técnicas de tratamento que reduzam o impacto da doença na criança, tendo em vista que, devido aos inúmeros sintomas provocadas, pode ocasionar dificuldades de interação social, e no processo de ensino e aprendizagem. Conclusões: O estudo realizado conclui que a avaliação neuropsicológica é importante na criança para o descobrimento do TDAH de forma precoce, e dessa forma, os pais, desde cedo buscarem alternativas de auxiliar a criança neste processo, levando em conta que, trata-se de uma doença que pode afetar os estudos.
The teaching of the disciplines of financial mathematics and institution of public and private law during and after the pandemic in the course of accounting FEAC- UFAL
Authors: Fernandes Ana Paula Lima Marques , Santos Lidiane Maria dos , Silva Edilson dos Santos
Published: August 2023

On March 11, more than 128 countries identified the presence of the virus (Covid-19) as a pandemic, due to the severity of the disease and the exponential geographical contamination. As it spread, the threat of an economic recession materialized, where educators had to focus on the task of teaching remotely. Highlight the impacts of COVID-19 in the disciplines of Financial Mathematics and Institution of Public and Private Law of the Accounting course, FEAC – UFAL. The methodology adopted was through material already published, such as books, articles, periodicals, Internet, etc. This topic can help in pondering some aspects: During and after the pandemic were their dropouts in the school semester? What is the prospect of adopting active technology in case the crisis is repeated? How to promote the reception of the student of the face-to-face graduation of FEAC by virtuality? In view of the above, as a conclusion, it is observed that the data raise a special attention in the educational context for hybrid education. There is still resistance to the use of digital technologies in the classroom. However, it is necessary to always be willing to learn whether in the technological, interdisciplinary, social-emotional, scientific sphere, based on the dialogue between professor, student, and higher management of a Higher Education Institution.
Mapping in Philanthropy: Exploring the Use of Mapping in Foundation Grantmaking
Authors:   , Casey Jim
Published: August 2023

Foundations provide grants to nonprofit organizations in our communities, who then provide services locally. Choosing which nonprofit to fund, and which not to fund is difficult. This study examines current uses and upcoming uses of mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as part of funding decisions made by foundations. Foundations engaged in strategic funding, especially that which targets specific populations are more likely to use GIS and geospatial analysis in funding decisions. Grantmaking in response to proposals requires less strategic analysis and calls for mapping much less by comparison. As a field, nationally foundations and nonprofits have identified many uses for mapping, spatial analysis and data collaboration. Several overarching challenges to such analysis and collaboration are identified and reviewed. Results of this study indicate the circumstances which may affect foundations decisions to use mapping and spatial analysis. Using mapping for strategic grantmaking is identified as an opportunity for more informed funding decisions.